Pretty Cool: DiLuca's Pre-Race Ritual

donrhummy

I think this is pretty neat to watch. Even with the best mechanics in the world, DiLuca doesn't take any chances and checks everything on his bike.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/lin ... 1571653424

vermooten

That means I've got to start doing that. Cool.

redddraggon

Don't people do that before they go out on the bike anyway?

ricadus

I think for all subsequent days in this giro his ritual will have to include prayer.

andrewgturnbull

ricadus wrote:

I think for all subsequent days in this giro his ritual will have to include prayer.

He might need a bit more help than that...

secretsqirrel

redddraggon wrote:

Don't people do that before they go out on the bike anyway?

I'm glad I'm not the only one, and in good company too!

For DDL it is down to professional perfectionism, for me it's down to the insecurity of being my own mechanic and learning from past (often embarassing rather than dangerous) mistakes.

I remember watching 'A Sunday in Hell' and Merckx incessant faffing about with spanners and measuring everything. It is a wonder some of us ever get out of the garage. :?

Made me feel better.

Kléber

I think his pre-race ritual includes a few other practices

moray_gub

redddraggon wrote:

Don't people do that before they go out on the bike anyway?

I feel tyres and maybe get track pump out pressure up then a wee pull of the brakes and spin of the wheels thats about it . Usually once a week i might do a full check but daily nah dont bother.


cheers
MG

drewster_70

Without sounding lad a complete sad git, did anyone notice that Di Luca has his front brake on the right (the correct way!!)?

donrhummy

Moray Gub wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

Don't people do that before they go out on the bike anyway?

I feel tyres and maybe get track pump out pressure up then a wee pull of the brakes and spin of the wheels thats about it . Usually once a week i might do a full check but daily nah dont bother.


cheers
MG

I check spokes and shifting once a week (and clean/lube the chain once a week). But I check brake rubbing before every ride.

I noticed he also checked for cracks in the frame and seat post. Does anyone else do this?

GroupOfOne MkII

Personally I prefer this video > http://www.cycleto.com/girovideo.html?bcpid=1551054974&bclid=1543290355&bctid=1571653424 Stuff the bikes

MaaseyRacer

GroupOfOne MkII wrote:

Personally I prefer this video > http://www.cycleto.com/girovideo.html?bcpid=1551054974&bclid=1543290355&bctid=1571653424 Stuff the bikes

Your link goes to the di luca video. Were you referring to the Millar vid?
http://cycleto.com/index.php?option=com ... cle&id=187

ricadus

Probably the Giro Casanova one.

GroupOfOne MkII

ricadus wrote:

Probably the Giro Casanova one.

Possibly
Apologies on the wrong link, something obviously distracted me :oops:

ave_it

Think he must have skipped the bike check before stage 20, his brakes must have been rubbing or something due to the time he lost

noggincp

great website BTW

Chucky212

ave_it wrote:

Think he must have skipped the bike check before stage 20, his brakes must have been rubbing or something due to the time he lost

ya cant always be the best ! Must be hard to lose for the guy!

ricadus

drewster_70 wrote:

Without sounding lad a complete sad git, did anyone notice that Di Luca has his front brake on the right (the correct way!!)?

If he's right-handed maybe he feels he has better control braking into corners with them wired that way.

(even sadder that i resurrected this thread)