Smitty Smith got himself a new sponsor .................

10 Safety Tips for Motorists

We all travel life’s roads. I stand before you to ask for your cooperation in providing safe space for cyclists. When you see a cyclist on the road, please, yield to life.
–David Zabriskie, world-class cyclist and founder of Yield to Life

1. Different but Equal

In all states, cyclists are deemed by law to be drivers of vehicles and are entitled to the same rights on the road as motorists. Expect cyclists on the road. Watch for cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle.

2. Patience, not Patients

Patience, especially on the road, is a virtue, and can save lives.

Your patience may involve:

• Waiting until it is safe to pass a bicycle and refraining from tailgating.
• Giving cyclists the right of way when the situation calls for it.
• Allowing extra time for cyclists to go through intersections.
• Recognizing road hazards that may be dangerous for cyclists and giving cyclists the necessary space to deal with them. In conditions where there is not enough room for a cyclist to ride to the right, they are allowed to ride closer to the lane of traffic, and sometimes even in the lane of traffic.

Never engage in conduct that harasses or endangers a cyclist. Above all: Be tolerant. Be understanding. Be careful.

3. A Passing Grade

Do not pass a cyclist until you can see that you can safely do so. You should allow ample space between your vehicle and the bicycle and make sure you do not place the cyclist in danger. If you pass too closely the drag from your car can pull a cyclist off course and cause the rider to swerve out of control.

4. The Right Behavior

Watch out for cyclists when you are turning right. A bicyclist may well be to the right of you and planning to go straight at the same intersection. Do not speed ahead of the bicyclist thinking you can negotiate the turn before they reach your car. The cyclist may be going faster than you think and, as you slow to make the turn, the cyclist may not be able to avoid crashing into the passenger side of your vehicle.

5. To The Left, to The Left

Also look for cyclists when making a left-hand turn. Cyclists who are crossing straight through the same intersection in the opposite direction may be going faster than you realize. It is particularly dangerous on a descending slope, when cyclists pick up more speed.

6. A Back-up Plan:

Bicycles, and the people who drive them, come in all shapes and sizes. When backing out of your driveway always look to see if someone is riding in your path. Children on small bikes might be hard to see. Drive slowly and look carefully.

7. Egress Etiquette

After parallel parking, make sure the coast is clear for opening the car door to exit. Make sure there are no cyclists riding alongside your car or fast approaching. By using the rear view mirrors and by turning around, a driver can spot an approaching cyclist and circumvent a disaster. A cyclist cannot anticipate when a driver will open a door, but a driver can easily detect a cyclist who may be in the line of danger.

8. Respect

Cyclists have a rightful spot on the road. Cyclists also positively impact the environment with each revolution of their wheels by opting to ride rather than drive. Do not resent cyclists. Replace frustration with a smile every time to see a cyclist.

9. Honing Your Horning Habit

Do not to honk unnecessarily at cyclists. If the need does arise to honk your horn to alert a cyclist that you are about pass, do so at a respectable distance. If you are too close, the noise itself can cause a cyclist to lose his or her bearings and create a hazardous situation for both you and the cyclist.

10. Try it, You’ll Like it

If you can’t beat them, join them. Ride a bike. It may just change your life. Riding is good for you and good for your environment. At the very least, it will give you a better appreciation for the problems cyclists face everyday on the road with respect to motorists.

http://www.yieldtolife.org/

2009 T Gator / Lake Charles

Hard to recognize Smitty, or is it his buddy Cael w/ Jeni & Kelly?


Jeni Morrow placed first in her age group and third overall.

58:54:6
Kelly Rhodes placed second in her age group and fifteenth overall.

1:07:03
Congratulations!

Precision Bikes Store Policies

Return & Exchange Policy

No refunds will be given after seven (7) days. All items to be refunded must have the original packaging, in new condition, with the original receipt. There will be a a 20% restocking fee on all items returned. The type of refund is dependent on the type of payment for the item.

Exchanges for lesser priced items will be given in-store credit. All items to be exchanged must have the original packaging, in new condition, with the original receipt.

NOTE: No refunds or exchanges on bikes, lights, computers, batteries, tools, tubes, clothing, or used items. There will be no refunds given on repairs, labor, installed parts, or close-outs.

New Bike Service Policy

Precision Bikes offers a limited service policy with the purchase of a new bike. We also honor the "Manufacturer's Limited Warranty" by their terms and conditions. The Manufacturer's Limited Warranty is printed in the bike owner's manual. We offer a 30-day free tune and 90 days of free minor adjustments from the date of purchase.

NOTE: Normal wear, tubes, tires, paint, plating and use other than specified in the owner's manual are not covered.

Deposits

Deposits may be accepted for bicycles, parts, and/or repairs. There is a minimum of 50% of the total amount of the bike, part, or repair. The deposit will hold a bike or part at the sale price for thirty (30) days and at the regular price for sixty (60) days. There will be a 20% restocking fee, plus any freight and labor if any, should a customer default on their agreement.

NOTE: All deposits expire six (6) months from the first deposit.

Privacy Policy

Precision Bikes takes the protection and proper use of your personal information seriously. We respect your privacy, and take great care to safeguard information in our possession. Your preferences for use of your information are our highest priority. Precision Bikes does not share customer information (including e-mail addresses) to any individual or company.

Sunday Morning Ride

There will be a Ride

(Weather Permitting!)
leaving from Red's

7:00AM

Weather:

Temperatures mid 40's @ 7:00AM

Winds @ 5 mph NW
No Rain At All...

Criterium International on Versus!

One For The Thumb !

Besides the hot Belgian action this weekend there's this other race in the Ardennes of France that's happening this weekend too: The Jens! Invite aka Criterium International. You know the basic scheme:

1) Saturday there's your basic sprinter's stage though last year Laurens Ten Dam managed to stay away on the break. Barely- he won by 10 seconds over the pack- but he did stay away. There are three climbs on this stage that does make that break possible.

2A) Sunday is a twofer. The morning is the "Mountain" stage, a short 98.5 km romp in the Ardennes with nine Ardennes-type climbs- eight Cotes and one Col. One of the early climbs is of the 9% range- and it reappears near the end too. This is where Jens! should launch himself.

2B) Sunday afternoon gives us an 8.3 km ITT that will give us the final selection. Pretty flat but kinda twisty. Last year in the rain the riders were Very Careful on their bikes. That's it- a very functional stage race that in truth is used by almost all of the riders as on-the-job training. Except Jens! of course, who doesn't know the meaning of the word, "training." So he keeps winning the thing. Four times, now. Can he win a fifth?

Here's the startlist and it looks like Saxo Bank is very serious in helping Jens! again.

Here's the final GC from last year so you can get an idea of who might be competitive here.

Looking at that list, only Monfort among the top non-Saxo boys is back. Rabobank isn't here at all while Caisse d'Epargne is bringing a B team. (Somewhere in france, Oscar is feeling... depressed right now.) Looking further at the startlist, I could see Garmin, Columbia (Albasini, Monfort, Grabsch), Astana (Kloden and Brajkovic) and some others (Hivert? Casar? Karpets? Nocentini? Astarloza?) who might combine the TT/climby skills in enough abundance to bother Jens!.

On Versus

Sunday 03-29-2009

4:00 PM-5:00 PM (local times)

SRAM S80 Front Clincher

SRAM S Series Front Wheels feature a structural woven carbon rim with a great strength to weight ratio.

* Aluminum brake and tire surface provides smooth all weather stopping and high tire security
* Hybrid-toroidal rim shape for airodynamic properties
* Durable anodized hubs with low friction japanese bearings
* Hand build in the USA
* Quick release skewers are included
* Recommended maximum rider weight is 220 pounds

Item Specifications
Color Silver
Weight 951g
Hub/Brake Compatibility Rim Brake
Rim Depth 82mm
Valve Presta
ISO Diameter 622
Valve Length Long 56+ mm
Wheel Size: 700c
Tire Type: Clincher
Spokes: 18spokes
Front Wheel Type: Road
Front Hub Spacing: 100mm
Front Axle: Type 9x1
Spoke: Info Silver
Rim: 700c Clincher 82mm
Skewer: Included Yes
Price: $630.=

Saturday Morning Ride

There will be a Ride

(Weather Permitting!)
leaving from Red's

7:00AM

Weather:

Temperatures mid 50's at 7:00AM

Winds 11mph WNW

Probability of Precipitation 70%

(tapering off to 10% @10:00AM)

Tequilo and Chicqilo in Store!

QR Tequilo

The Quintana Roo Tequilo triathlon bike has been completely redesigned from its predecessor. All of the aluminum tubesets have been machined down to perfection to maximize aerodynamics and weight.

The end result?

The Tequilo is extraordinarily stiff, light and aerodynamic.

In addition F.I.S.T. certified geometry

enables you to obtain the optimal fit and postion.

Size: 52cm Price: $1599.=

QR-Chicqilo
The best value women’s triathlon bike on the market. Lightweight, aerodynamic and female specific components for the seasoned and new triathlete alike. The frame is lightweight AN6 alloy aluminum, custom drawn into butted, aero tubesets. Redesigned for 2009, the Chicqilo has what it takes to best your personal records, do you?
Size: 52cm/Price: $1599.=

The Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act

While training for his first triathlon, the inaugural New Orleans Half IM, 28 year old Dr. Colin Goodier was hit by a truck and killed on June 9, 2008 on River Road in Baton Rouge. With the support of his family and fitness enthusiasts throughout the state, a Bill will be introduced to our legislators this spring by Representative Michael Jackson.
If passed, this will be Louisiana’s first Law to protect the rights of cyclists. Not only will the Law’s verbiage outline cyclists’ equal right to our roads but it deems motorists must give 3 feet of space when passing cyclists and it prohibits harassment of cyclists.
The Law will serve as a catalyst for education, signage, public service announcements, etc… making the general public aware of the rights of cyclists, saving lives around our state.
How can you help? Here are 3 simple steps:
- Go to www.louisiana3feet. com
- Click the first red link to thank Representative Michael Jackson(larep061@legis. state.la. us)

for introducing the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act
- Click the next red link to find out your Louisiana House and Louisiana Senate seat’s e-mail addresses by going to their personal pages. Write them a note asking them to vote FOR the Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act in the upcoming legislative session.
http://www.legis. state.la. us/district/ zipcode.asp
For more about Colin Goodier, please visit a blog dedicated to his memory:
http://colingoodier .blogspot. com/
Check the LA 3 Feet website ( www.louisiana3feet. com ) frequently to find out the latest news. Updates will be posted on the Home Page or on the Forum. Check out the state’s legislative website to see the status of the Bill.

Happy Humpday!

Just keep the foot on the pedal and Friday will come around pretty quick!

A kind reminder to block your

Thursday Evening April 2nd

starting at 7:00 PM

Macca Talk @ Red Lerille's

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Lance's Crash

Lance Armstrong crashed in the first stage of the Castilla y Leon race yesterday in Spain. Armstrong was transported via ambulance to the hospital where it was confirmed he did suffer a break of the right clavicle. Armstrong will return home to the States to make a decision on surgery options. “In 17 years as a pro I have been lucky to avoid one of the most common cycling injuries. The crash has put my upcoming calendar in jeopardy but the most important thing for me right now is to get back home and rest up and begin my rehab,” said Armstrong. Astana Team doctor Pedro Celaya was with Armstrong at the hospital. “Lance suffered a fracture of the middle third of the right collarbone as well as some bruises on his right hip and arm,” added Dr Celaya.

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It is amazing not to read anything about the awesome sport of Cyclysm in our newspapers, (or for that matter, see anything on TV), until Lance Armstrong crashes and the big 'come-back' is put in jeopardy!

All of a sudden, even the local newspapers are dedicating a 'half-size' page to this!

And I am sure ESPN is running it on their 'ticker'.

Versus??? Probably some more PBR!

Smitty's TTT Report from La Place

CONTRE-LA-MONTRE

Translated from the French, it means "against the clock".

In the cycling world, it refers to the time trial or "race of truth".

It should be called, "poking yourself in the eye with a fork".

One might ask, why would you call it that?

To which the answer would be; "because the only time it feels good is when you stop."

The race in question was the 2 man TT put on in LaPlace this past sunday (3/22/09). It was a 40K (25 mile) out and back killer TT. Precision Bikes showed up and proved that we can stick forks in our eyes with the best of 'em! Participants included Eryn and Scott Schilling. Scott didn't think it was bad enough to go all out in a 25 mile time trial...he stayed out all night watching disney movies (I imagine that is what one does until 5 in the morning - I really have never been in a nite club). Scott you are the man. Mom said, "If you gonna be stupid boy, you better be tough" and Scott you are one tough individual and a good brother for not letting lil sista down!!

Jonathon Falgout raced the Cat 4 with someone from another team, but we still love him. Fact was, we didn't have a match for the speedy lil bastard. Then in the Cat 5 there was the team of Saul Dupuis and Tony Morrow. These boys looked like they had a fork in each hand at the end of the 25 miles. I had tried to explain to them that if they ever started feeling good during a time trial, not to worry, that it would pass. Tony's wife, Jenny, took plenty of excellent pictures. Their five year old son Cael was there to witness the festivities as well (more on my new buddy later).

Glenn "wheelie king" Richard and Trevor "Tri Canuk" Casper competed in the 35+ masters. And please don't let that genre fool you. Those 35+ boys will tear you a new one. They managed a blistering 56':56" time for 3rd place in an extremely tough category. Congrats!

Dodd "Doodie" Foreman and Mark "Antonio Banderas" Miller competed in the prettiest hair category. No, I'm sorry that would have been Cat 5. They put down an impressive time of 58':39" to blister the field and take 1st place. Besides their matching skinsuits and booties, and the fact they are full bore tri-geeks, they were definately the two fittest/fastest guys to pass me in the TT. (Don't tell them that they were the only ones to pass me). Congrats you two tri-wheenies - now get back to ironman. Dodd secretly told us after a couple of beers on the ride home (OK he didn't drink them I did...) that he wants to become a "roadie". I think I saw him in his garage with a hacksaw taking care of his aerobars once and for all!!

In the Fass Fass category as they say in my village...

Cat 1,2 we were well represented by the team of Brian "just off training wheels" Rizk and Jeb Falgout. Just to put things in perspective for you monkeys that have read this far into my report....Brian is still considered too young to ride a full set of cogs. His gearing is blocked at a 15 cog. You will understand the gravity of this statement when I tell you what these two yutes accomplished. Their time of 53':28" (not a typo and no I don't hvea dyslexia) was more than enough to win the whole shooting match. For those of you reading at home without a calculator, this translates to an average speed of 28.0521 mph. That will get you a ticket in most neighborhoods. You guys are incredible - Congrats!

Last but not least, was moi! and my teammate Eli "Elias" Ellsworth. Just as a little joke I signed up that morning under the "Pen Name" Elizabeth Smith. Damn joke cost me a one day license. I was attempting to have us race as Eli and Eli, well you know about the best laid plans. Enough said! That morning Cael Morrow, the five year old son of Tony and Jenny Morrow, became my new best friend. We met in the parking lot at Precision Bikes at 5am and I think Cael had more caffeine in him than I did. Kids tend to think I am a kid too...due to my tremendous height and my sourpuss/adultlike demeanor. He was a trip. I was peeing behind the team vehicle when he snuck up behind me with a stick and informed me that he thought the stick was bigger than me. I urinated all over my leg I was laughing so hard. I'm still not sure if he was referring to my height or something else (I prefer to think the stick was atleast 6 feet or longer!!). I digress...

Eli and I are both trail men. He usually rides them on a mountain bike and I like to run'em. This race wasn't about trails however, it was about 25 miles of concrete, concrete, and more concrete. I did see two dead snakes! He is a class act and will become a roadie to contend with. He drug my sorry butt for 25 miles, slapped me around and called me Suzy (kept telling him I was Elizabeth). What a ride it was. Miller and Doodie passed us just after the turn around. You can ask them about how I told them how awesome they were and how proud I was to be passed by two fine upstanding young men such as themselves. (OK the words I used couldn't be used in Prison or on a Fishing boat). Nonetheless, I only threw up in my mouth twice and I thoroughly enjoyed the pain inflicted upon me. One final thanks to Glenn for providing me with free beer after the race and not kicking me off the team for registering as a girl with no affiliation to our team.

Come to think of it, I never want to be part of a team that would have me as a member anyway...

SO THERE!! Until next time, mongoose out!!

Pictures from TTT La Place

Glenn Richard and Trevor Casper

3rd Place Masters 35+

Brian Rizk and Jeb Falgout
1st Place Cat1

Dodd Foreman and Mark Miller
1st Place Cat5

Smitty "Elizabeth" Smith and Cael Morrow

1st Place "Short People"

La Place Two Man Team Time Trial/25 Miles Results

Brian Risk and Jeb Falgout
Winners Cat 1
Time: 53'30"
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Glenn Richard and Trevor Casper
3RD Place Masters 35+
Time: 56' 56"
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Mark Miller and Dodd Foreman
Winners Cat 5
Time: 58' 39"
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(note: This was Dodd's formal debut as a ROADIE!)

(We are still waiting on the results of Elizabeth Smith)

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Congratulations to all participants!

La Place Two Man Team Time Trial/25 Miles

Good luck to the

Precision Bikes Racing Team

at the 2 Man Team Time Trial

La Place, Louisiana

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Also best of luck to all participants in the

Opelousas Duathlon

Sunday Morning Ride

There will be a Ride

leaving from Red's
7:00AM
Weather:
Temperatures upper 50's @ 7:00AM
 Winds @ 5 mph E

No Rain At All...

Saturday Morning Ride

There will be a Ride

leaving from Red's
7:00AM
Weather:
Temperatures mid 50's at 7:00AM
Winds 6mph E

No Rain At All...

Your Anonymous Request is our Command

Casey in action at Precision Bikes! 

Precision Bikes -Saw Mill Road- Time Trial

Precision Bikes needs your help!

We are trying to set a date for the first 2009 -Saw Mill Road- Time Trial.
Tuesday April 7Th would be a possibility.
However this is right after the New Orleans Half Ironman.
Given the fact it is only a 10 mile TT,
it would be nice to get the first one of the year started on that date.
Here is how you can help us:
Leave a comment (at the bottom of this post) in the event you have an interest to ride.
That way we'll have a "feel" for how small/big the field will be and
it will help us to determine to start the 1st TT on the 1st Tuesday of April or May.
Thank you very much for your input, Mark.

Look 576 TT Frame

Just arrived at Precision Bikes!
L/XL Look 576 TT Frame $2300.=
To be build up to your specifications.

Please follow our motto:

"GET FAST"

Life is Short

If you don't care for the X-Box,
come visit us at Precision Bikes
and pick out a toy to your liking.
So that you too get to play before it is all over!

New addition, New interior design at Precision Bikes!

Precision Bikes has a new addition!
Casey Miller has joined the crew @ P.B. as of last week.
The evidence is visible upon entering the bike shop!
Casey has a keen eye for proportion, design and color coordination.
We hope you are as pleased with the changes as we are!

Casey's organizational skills should help any of you, to shave about 30 minutes of your shopping time, thus more time to be spend on the bike, run or swim!

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Just come and get it...

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Please inquire at the shop for price and availability.

Paris-Nice Final Stage Results

Revealed as the best young rider in the Race to the Sun in 2006, Luis Leon Sanchez won the 67th Paris-Nice race on Sunday, proving he had come of age and reached a new stage in his career.

The 119 km final stage around Nice, with its three classic climbs - Col de la Porte, La Turbie and Col d’Eze, was as exciting as the race had been since the start in Amilly thanks to Alberto Contador, who launched a brave but unsuccessful attempt to salvage his pride after losing the yellow jersey to Sanchez the previous day. The 2007 Paris-Nice and Tour de France winner attacked at the foot of the Col de la Porte and stayed in the front until the Col d’Eze. In the long descent towards Nice, he was joined by Antonio Colom, who won the final stage ahead of him, and Frank Schleck, whose Saxo Bank teammates led the chase all day.

Winner of the first and 6th stage, Contador was the main animator of this year’s race but Sanchez amply deserved his victory with a one-minute lead over Schleck and 1:09 over Sylvain Chavanel, who was unlucky to see his chain snap in the last descent.

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Final General Classification:

1. SANCHEZ Luis-Leon 68 CAISSE D’EPARGNE 30h 53′ 51″
2. SCHLECK Frank 81 TEAM SAXO BANK 30h 54′ 51″ + 01′ 00″
3. CHAVANEL Sylvain 41 QUICK STEP 30h 55′ 00″ + 01′ 09″
4. CONTADOR Alberto 51 ASTANA 30h 55′ 15″ + 01′ 24″
5. COLOM Antonio 141 TEAM KATUSHA 30h 55′ 38″ + 01′ 47″
6. VOIGT Jens 88 TEAM SAXO BANK 30h 55′ 50″ + 01′ 59″
7. SEELDRAYERS Kevin 46 QUICK STEP 30h 56′ 20″ + 02′ 29″
8. HIVERT Jonathan 191 SKIL-SHIMANO 30h 56′ 48″ + 02′ 57″
9. TROFIMOV Yury 137 BBOX BOUYGUES TELECOM 30h 57′ 28″ + 03′ 37″
10. LE MEVEL Christophe 76 FRANCAISE DES JEUX 30h 57′ 51″ + 04′ 00″

Rip van Winkle Duathlon; Precision Bikes finishing strong!

Jamie Scott and Jim Winter
representing Precision Bikes claimed 1st place!
Jamie won the women's overall
Jim claimed 1st in the Masters.

PARIS-NICE today on VERSUS

Paris-Nice 2009 is over and it has made for an incredible finish!

We will wait posting results,

until you've had a chance to watch the 2 hour recap of the race
on Versus Today @ 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM

Stage 8 Nice- Nice - 119 km

Sunday March 15 2009
(Final) Stage 8 Nice - Nice 119 km

The final stage of the race will start and finish on the Promenade des Anglais. The first difficulty will be the Col de la Turbie (7.2 km with 7% average slope) before the Col d’Eze and the downhill to Villefranche-sur-Mer.

Televised on VERSUS:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(local times)

10,000+ Visitors... and still going strong...

The tracker seen in the left column, just below the 'weather' keeps on ticking!

Thanks so much for visiting us
here and in the shop!

It is because of you

Precision Bikes

has become what it is today!!!

What alcoholics do when really bored...

What to do,
when it takes so darn long before
Versus finally shows the entire Paris - Nice Race in a 2 hour segment on Sunday.

Paris-Nice 2009 - Stage 7 Results

Attacked by all sides, race leader Alberto Contador suffered a spectacular setback in the 191 km 7th stage of Paris-Nice on Saturday, handing his yellow jersey to Luis Leon Sanchez (Caisse d’Epargne), who also won the nail-biting battle of Fayence.

Seemingly invincible after his victory on the Montagne de Lure on Friday, Contador cracked completely in the descent from the top of the Col de Bourigaille to the finish, losing ground dramatically after being systematically attacked by Sanchez, Antonio Colom (Katusha), who finished second, Frank Schleck (Saxo Bank) and Sylvain Chavanel (Quick Step).

The hard-fought battle finally went Sanchez’s way as the Caisse d’Epargne leader took his third stage victory in the Race to the Sun and his first leader’s spot. Sanchez now leads Chavanel by 1:09 in the overall standings, with Schleck third, 1:21 behind. Contador is fourth, 1:50 off the pace. Tomorrow’s finale around Nice should be quite interesting!
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General Classification after stage 7:

1. SANCHEZ/CAISSE D’EPARGNE 28h 05′ 45″
2. CHAVANEL/QUICK STEP 28h 06′ 54″ + 01′ 09″
3. SCHLECK F/TEAM SAXO BANK 28h 07′ 06″ + 01′ 21″
4. CONTADOR/ASTANA 28h 07′ 35″ + 01′ 50″
5. VOIGT/TEAM SAXO BANK 28h 07′ 44″ + 01′ 59″
6. COLOM/TEAM KATUSHA 28h 08′ 01″ + 02′ 16″
7. SEELDRAYERS/QUICK STEP 28h 08′ 14″ + 02′ 29″
8. HIVERT/SKIL-SHIMANO 28h 08′ 42″ + 02′ 57″
9. TROFIMOV/BBOX BOUYGUES TELECOM 28h 09′ 22″ + 03′ 37″
10. LE MEVEL/FRANCAISE DES JEUX 28h 09′ 45″ + 04′ 00″

Saturday Morning Ride

We are riding!

Leaving from Red's

7:00AM

Weather:

Temperatures lower 50's

Winds 6mph NW

80% Likely Light Rain or No Rain At All...


Rain Jackets for sale at Precision Bikes!

Paris-Nice 2009 - Stage 6 Results

As expected, Alberto Contador (Astana) claimed back the yellow jersey he had held after winning the first stage in Amilly thanks to another climbing lesson on the 1st category climb that closed today’s stage. The Spaniard won the 182.5 km sixth stage on his own after surging six kilometers from the top of the 1,600 meter high Montagne de Lure.

Contador, the 2007 Paris-Nice winner, crossed the line with a 58 seconds lead over Luxembourg’s Frank Schleck and Spain’s Luis Leon Sanchez (Caisse d’Epargne) .

France’s Sylvain Chavanel (Quick Step), who had taken the yellow jersey from the Spaniard in the third stage in Vichy, fought bravely but finished 1:49 behind. He still managed to retain third place overall, 1:24 behind the 2007 Tour de France winner and nine seconds behind Sanchez.

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General Classification after stage 6:

1. CONTADOR/ASTANA 23h 21′ 08″

2. SANCHEZ/CAISSE D’EPARGNE 23h 22′ 21″ + 01′ 13″

3. CHAVANEL/QUICK STEP 23h 22′ 32″ + 01′ 24″

4. SCHLECK F/TEAM SAXO BANK 23h 22′ 46″ + 01′ 38″

5. SEELDRAYERS/QUICK STEP 23h 23′ 09″ + 02′ 01″

6. VOIGT/TEAM SAXO BANK 23h 23′ 14″ + 02′ 06″

7. SANCHEZ/EUSKALTEL - EUSKADI 23h 23′ 22″ + 02′ 14″

8. HIVERT/SKIL-SHIMANO 23h 23′ 37″ + 02′ 29″

9. COLOM/TEAM KATUSHA 23h 23′ 43″ + 02′ 35″

10. TROFIMOV/BBOX BOUYGUES TELECOM 23h 24′ 17″ + 03′ 09″

Twas The Night Before Roubaix

Twas The Night Before Roubaix

By: Mongoose Smith (2009)

Twas the day of roubaix, when all through the trailerhouse not a creature was pedaling, not even a mouse. The fresh gravel was poured on the road with care, in hopes that the cyclists soon would be there. The race director Mitch was truly insane, he hadn't taken his meds, he tried to sleep as visions of bike crashes danced in his head. And mama in her camo gown, and me in my precision bikes cap, had just settled in for my morning crap! When at the base of the hill there arose such a clatter, I turned from the outhouse window to see what was the matter. A way down the hill I saw a flash, I looked just in time to see Will Jones crash. The blood on the breast of the new fallen cyclist, gave the lustre of mid day objects below. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a white glistening Colnago, and some trigeeks in the rear. With the hairy young man, I watched them hammer, I knew in a moment it must be Antonio Banderas. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name! Now, Will! Now, Smitty! Now, Scott and Eryn! On Eli! On, Glenn! On, David and Brian! To the top of Irondale road! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all! As dry leaves that before Katrina did fly, when they meet with an obstacle, they mount to the sky. So up to the hill top the coursers they flew, with their bikes full of gatorade and packets of gu. And then in a twinkling, I heard as they grew near, the grinding and knashing of each little gear. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, down the hill to my hose spigot, Miller (Antonio) came with a bound. He was dressed in a Precision Bikes kit, from head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with gravel and soot. A bundle of e-gel he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled, his curly hair how merry! His ass cheeks were all chaffed, the color of cherry! All signs of the bonk, that hit him at mile 90, with no carbs in his body, he rode like a little old lady.The stump of my hosepipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke from the gravel road circled his head like a wreath. He had long flowing hair and a little round belly, that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly 50 year old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all his water bottles, and turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the hill he rose! He sprang to his Colnago, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, as he rode away blowing a kiss,
"I hope the half ironman in New Orleans ain't nothing like this"

Mongoose Smith (2009) All rights reserved for the insane!

Paris-Nice 2009 - Stage 5 Results

France’s Jeremy Roy (FDJeux) won his maiden pro victory in the 204 km 5th stage of Paris-Nice in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc on Thursday only 24 hours after finishing 150th and last in the previous stage in St Etienne. His spectacular recovery helped the 25-year-old Frenchman, who launched the decisive move after 13 kilometers, beat his breakaway companions Thomas Voeckler (BBox Bouygues) and Tony Martin (Columbia) with a brave surge in the last eight kilometers.

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General Classification after stage 5:
1. CHAVANEL/QUICK STEP 18h 32′ 56″
2. GARATE/RABOBANK 18h 33′ 02″ + 00′ 06″
3. FLECHA/RABOBANK 18h 33′ 32″ + 00′ 36″
4. CONTADOR/ASTANA 18h 33′ 32″ + 00′ 36″
5. SEELDRAYERS/QUICK STEP 18h 33′ 33″ + 00′ 37″
6. SANCHEZ/CAISSE D’EPARGNE 18h 33′ 41″ + 00′ 45″
7. MILLAR/GARMIN - SLIPSTREAM 18h 33′ 46″ + 00′ 50″
8. COLOM/TEAM KATUSHA 18h 33′ 51″ + 00′ 55″
9. KARPETS/TEAM KATUSHA 18h 33′ 53″ + 00′ 57″
10. VOIGT/TEAM SAXO BANK 18h 33′ 59″ + 01′ 03″

Glenn Richard Rouge-Roubaix

And who said:

"You can't have fun at Rouge-Roubaix?"

Paris-Nice 2009 - Stage 4 Results

Christian Vande Velde avenged a painful start to Paris-Nice when he won the 173.5 km fouth stage of Paris-Nice on his own on Wednesday. The Garmin-Slipstream team leader, whose teammate Bradley Wiggins did not start, attacked 20 km from the classic finish line on the cours Fauriel in St Etienne to score one of the most significant victories in his long career.
Fifth in the Tour de France last summer, Vande Velde had crashed heavily in the opening time trial in Amilly, losing most of his chances for final victory. For today though, the 32-year-old rider from Illinois threw down the gauntlet and took a 14 second win over Jonathan Hivert (Skil Shimano) and Mirc Lorenzetto (Lampre).

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General Classification after stage 4:
1. CHAVANEL/QUICK STEP 13h 31′ 36

2. GARATE/RABOBANK 13h 31′ 42″ + 00′ 06″

3. FLECHA/RABOBANK 13h 32′ 12″ + 00′ 36″

4. CONTADOR/ASTANA 13h 32′ 12″ + 00′ 36″

5. SEELDRAYERS/QUICK STEP 13h 32′ 13″ + 00′ 37″

6. SANCHEZ/CAISSE D’EPARGNE 13h 32′ 21″ + 00′ 45″

7. MILLAR/GARMIN - SLIPSTREAM 13h 32′ 26″ + 00′ 50″

8. COLOM/TEAM KATUSHA 13h 32′ 31″ + 00′ 55″

9. KARPETS/TEAM KATUSHA 13h 32′ 33″ + 00′ 57″

10. VOIGT/TEAM SAXO BANK 13h 32′ 39″ + 01′ 03″

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