6ix
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| 09/17/2014 11:00 AM |
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Definitely going to watch it. Any guesses on what he can accomplish? I'm going to say around 52.5km. That's just a little shy of what Indurain did back in 1994 on his Pinarello Espada. Since the equipment and positions now legal for use are about on par with what the riders were using back in the early 90's, I think Jens will hit around the same distance. If he gets closer to Rominger's records then I have to shake my head a bit since Tony was juiced beyond belief back then!
And as for Boardman's 56k record, that one still blows my mind. I know the superman position is incredibly aero but I can't figure out how you can generate enough power while in such an extreme AND LONG tuck. |
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THE SKINNY
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| 09/17/2014 11:04 AM |
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| i bet he can do in it 55 minutes. |
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| How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/17/2014 12:22 PM |
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| Trek is steaming it live from their site. |
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| Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
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longslowdistance
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| 09/17/2014 02:14 PM |
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| He's not a trackie as far as I know. He will suffer. |
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Dale
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| 09/17/2014 03:38 PM |
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I wonder how many times he'll look over his shoulder to see when his solo break-away gets swallowed up by the field  |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/17/2014 08:29 PM |
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| Old habits die hard, Dale. |
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| Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
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ChinookPass
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| 09/18/2014 10:53 AM |
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| If he gets it, he will just be keeping it warm for Tony Martin/Specialized. my prediction |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 09/18/2014 10:58 AM |
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CP, Jens knows that and has even acknowledged it. He is aware that with the change in equipment rules, it should be relatively *easy* to break the current record for someone of his abilities.
He is doing this to close out his career on a high note and etch his name in the record books...even if it is just for a short period.
If nothing else, it is a savvy marketing move. |
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THE SKINNY
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| 09/18/2014 11:58 AM |
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| is this a record that's usually attempted by older/retiring riders? or do older/retiring riders tend to do better? |
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longslowdistance
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| 09/18/2014 12:43 PM |
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| Historically, when the hour record was the top prize in cycling, riders went after it whenever they could take it, but best personal efforts often came at the end of their best years, just before the decline began. |
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ChinookPass
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| 09/18/2014 12:43 PM |
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The hour record is a race against everyone and no one.
It used to be seen as a notch in the belt, but has been legislated into obscurity. It's ripe for revival. Most riders have too many other obligations. Add to that, it is hard. |
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79pmooney
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| 09/18/2014 01:42 PM |
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It's happening now at Trek's website. (I hope this is a legit livestream.)
http://www.trekbikes.com/hour_record/
Many years ago, Joni Mitchell wrote a song describing it. The Circle Game.
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longslowdistance
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| 09/18/2014 02:14 PM |
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| Bravo Jens! Retire with an exclamation point!
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Bring on Sparticus and Sir Bradley. We could enjoy top riders trading records just like back in the day. 52, maybe 53 ? |
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SideBySide
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| 09/18/2014 02:19 PM |
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| Nice job! 51.115. |
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stronz
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| 09/18/2014 02:25 PM |
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| 31.9 mph. for an hour straight..... I mean sheeehit.... I find it hard to go 24-25 for anything more than 5-10 min. Anyone who rides slightly more than casually understands how hard it is to do. Chapeau Jensie! |
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