Unusual facts about Pro Cyclists
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From The Cycling Podcast...
Vincenzo Nibali lost his virginity at age 170 -
Daniel Oss once represented Italy in a tractor pulling competition0
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Not quite a pro cyclist, but Declan Quigley got married in Vance0
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Bernard Hinault's brother Brian produced records for David Bowie, Roxy Music, U2, Genesis and Coldplay (amongst others). He also appeared in the last ever episode of 'Father Ted'.0
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Primož Roglič was the Junior World Ski Jumping champion in 2007 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primo%C5%BE_Rogli%C4%8D).0
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OCDuPalais wrote:Bernard Hinault's brother Brian produced records for David Bowie, Roxy Music, U2, Genesis and Coldplay (amongst others). He also appeared in the last ever episode of 'Father Ted'.
I missed this one the other day, but it is mint. Hat.It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
TakeTheHighRoad wrote:Not quite a pro cyclist, but Declan Quigley got married in Vance
Ha ha! Not quite! He's barely a professional commentator.0 -
Rodrego Hernandez wrote:TakeTheHighRoad wrote:Not quite a pro cyclist, but Declan Quigley got married in Vance
Ha ha! Not quite! He's barely a professional commentator.
In my defence, it was mentioned on the coverage of Paris Nice, which is a Pro Race.....0 -
Tour of California young rider winner Neilson Powless can open a can of tuna using his feet.Warning No formatter is installed for the format0
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Rasmus Quaade is so hipster he named his donkey Bubblegum, because the early stuff was soooo much better.Warning No formatter is installed for the format0
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Routier wrote:Chris Froome is a robot built by Dave Brailsford. Once he and his automaton have managed to take over the world of pro cycling Dave intends to wrest control of the planet known as 'Earth' from Barack Obama.
Wiggins is the first to fall: who will be next?
There's no mention in the UCI rulebook that you can't have the electric motor in your legs. Robocop style. Instead of having it inside your bottom bracket.... FACT
"The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0 -
Seven years later and I have absolutely no idea what that was about at all.
EDIT: Just worked it out with some help from Google. Obvious really.
Anyway...
Remco Evenepoel was named after the band REM
Ion Izagirre has a recurring dream of a donkey eating a carrot on a Basque dual carriageway, where sometimes he's the carrot
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Pedro Delgado was named after a Scottish indie band
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Simple Minds?
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