We are just about done with our next book, The Hardmen. At its core is the question: how hard is hard enough when it comes to effort.
None of us really know the answer, but when you can’t stand up after winning a Tour de France stage, even with the help of several adoring fans and staff members, you got pretty close.
Chapeau, monsieur Millar.
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@Gianni
Come and try the one at Calshot over here. I believe it is the second smallest in the world. You actually feel compression on the banking.
@Teocalli
What's on my list it to sit in the stands at Gent, drink some Belgian ales and watch a shietload of racing on that track. Riding it would be fun too but I don't think I would get access.
@Gianni
a friend of mine and myself were just talking about this two weeks ago. this is totally doable, isn't it? man i would be like a little kid. even moreso than usual. haha
@Teocalli
Felt that at Newport last night. I was apparently doing about 60kph at the time though. I actually said 'wooooow!' The coach didn't tell me off for being an infant, he said 'yes, it's great isn't it?!'
@Cary
Just saw the most insane derny race at Ghent. The final 6 or 7 laps were ridden three abreast. Keisse is absolutely smashing it.
@DVMR
And the following Madison was absolutely mental. 3 teams in the hunt, and they all managed to take 10 laps in an hour. Except wiggo and cav managed to get one more right at the end to take the overall.
@DVMR
derny racing is the coolest thing ever. those guys are gods of sport.
@Cary
Just got back from two days there with my son. Absolutely superb event. Seriously, seriously old school. Like a tiny music festival ... of bike racing. Lovely city too.
Very emotional seeing Brad and Cav racing in the champs jerseys. Only slightly marred by Brad's heinous bars.
this thread has me researching a vacation to Belgium next year. it is possible to see the Ghent six, and catch the Duinencross @ Koksijde in the same week. i'm not getting any younger. time to make it happen!
@Cary
Me too. not sure about this or the spring classics, but I really want to experience all of it. Plus, I spent part of the day researching a Jaegher frame, would love to pick it up in Belgium.