Posted June 30th, 2007
A bit of Monday madness coming.
German Jörg Jaksche, one of dozens of cyclists implicated in the Operación Puerto doping scandal which erupted last year, is set to make a series of stunning revelations about current doping practices.
Jaksche’s lawyer Michael Lehner said on Friday the German, who has protested his innocence but been suspended from all […]
Posted in Dope by Philip | 2 Comments »
Posted June 29th, 2007
Australia’s host broadcaster SBS has just launched it’s dedicated online portal for all things Tour de France. The site will host live race commentary, updates, video, text and a discussion forum.
Of course no multimedia effort is complete without a blog or two and this one is no different, with Mike Tomalaris giving us his point […]
Posted in The Desk, TdF 2007 by Philip | 2 Comments »
Posted June 29th, 2007
He’s gonna get some new wheels but you’re still an ass—e.
Via the always wonderful Velorution.
technorati tags: cycling, bicycles, theft, assholes
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Posted June 28th, 2007
Men like Johan Bruyneel of Discovery are the real obstacles when it comes to the sport cleansing itself of it’s doping problem.
Bruyneel also took a shot at the much-publicized internal doping control programs that CSC and T-Mobile have instituted this year, calling them in-part publicity stunts.
“Maybe this is not smart for me to say, but […]
Posted in Race, Dope, TdF 2007 by Philip | 12 Comments »
Posted June 27th, 2007
Pedal to the metal with this water-resistant iPod speaker case that clamps to your bike frame. Handlebar mounted remote control allows for safe cycling while listening to your tunes. This speaker case is perfect for the beach, poolside, and picnics, too.
This actually looks like a good product.
Product page.
technorati tags: cycling, bicycles, ipod, […]
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Posted June 27th, 2007
You be the judge.
The Sunday Mail.
A man has been charged with having sex with his bike. Robert Stewart was allegedly caught in the act by two terrified cleaners who walked into his bedroom in a hostel.
Stewart has denied the accusation, claiming it was caused by a misunderstanding after he had too much to drink.
The 51-year-old […]
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Posted June 26th, 2007
Via the good people at Detour de France I’ve got a couple of DVD’s to give away.
To refresh short memories I’ve posted before on this highly amusing view of the Tour here and here.
This one won’t be too complex. I’ll pose one question for readers now and one in the final week of the TdF […]
Posted in The Desk by Philip | 16 Comments »
Posted June 25th, 2007
Reaction on a thread at the Telegraph.
Blog reactions: Mark at Stoush worries about the psychological impact.
I think reinforcing the social pressure on men to have penises of a good size is a bad thing, and indeed may contribute to aggressive acting out by young men who indeed do really have small, tremulous members.
I also crossposted […]
Posted in Culture, Roads, Transport by Philip | 7 Comments »
Posted June 24th, 2007
Allan Davis is a young man to be admired for taking responsibility for his actions and showing leadership.
I downloaded and signed it here at home, in Spain.
There was no pressure by Discovery; it was a decision that I took on my own.
I wanted to sign the document. I have not heard from anyone else […]
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Posted June 23rd, 2007
Via Media That Matters.
technorati tags: cycling, bicycles, courier, culture
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