Comments on: Chris Horner is Good and Fast http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-is-good-and-fast/ Team RadioShack Cycling Fan Site Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:19:27 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Marco Bell http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-is-good-and-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Marco Bell Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:34:08 +0000 http://www.teamradioshack.us/?p=577#comment-629 George, Chris Horner has been one of my idols for ages. Back when other Yanks were showing their talent in the major tours, Chris was putting in his time doing some real damage to the National set. It was so exciting when he got signed with Beloki's team (Once, or whatever it's incarnation was at that time), and then tragedy, Damn!! It did start to appear that he might have some trouble staying upright, but as you so very well described in your article, it's murderous being among such 'controlled' chaos at those speeds! I'm twenty-five years past my retirement from (club)racing, but I will NEVER forget how much commitment is required from those that desire to compete, and individuals like Chris Horner, are a phenomenal example of what true professionals have to go through. My hat's off to "The Big Grin" Chris Horner! And I think your job as scribe is safe. Nice work! George,

Chris Horner has been one of my idols for ages. Back when other Yanks were showing their talent in the major tours, Chris was putting in his time doing some real damage to the National set. It was so exciting when he got signed with Beloki’s team (Once, or whatever it’s incarnation was at that time), and then tragedy, Damn!! It did start to appear that he might have some trouble staying upright, but as you so very well described in your article, it’s murderous being among such ‘controlled’ chaos at those speeds!
I’m twenty-five years past my retirement from (club)racing, but I will NEVER forget how much commitment is required from those that desire to compete, and individuals like Chris Horner, are a phenomenal example of what true professionals have to go through. My hat’s off to “The Big Grin”
Chris Horner! And I think your job as scribe is safe. Nice work!

]]> By: Matthew http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-is-good-and-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-619 Matthew Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:05:48 +0000 http://www.teamradioshack.us/?p=577#comment-619 I concur with David's comment. As a pro-wanna-be ("discovered" road cycling just a little late in my adult life :) I very much enjoy reading about the discipline that the pros, men and women alike, instill. But it is also nice knowing that they are indeed human as well. It is my understanding that for one month during the off season (which isn't long) George Hincapie will consume what ever he wants: pizza, ice cream, beer (probably light, which is my beverage of choice), more pizza. He says this will typically put on ten pounds or so prior to getting back on the saddle. Anyway, great articles and please keep them coming. I concur with David’s comment. As a pro-wanna-be (”discovered” road cycling just a little late in my adult life :) I very much enjoy reading about the discipline that the pros, men and women alike, instill. But it is also nice knowing that they are indeed human as well. It is my understanding that for one month during the off season (which isn’t long) George Hincapie will consume what ever he wants: pizza, ice cream, beer (probably light, which is my beverage of choice), more pizza. He says this will typically put on ten pounds or so prior to getting back on the saddle. Anyway, great articles and please keep them coming.

]]> By: George http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-is-good-and-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-593 George Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:52 +0000 http://www.teamradioshack.us/?p=577#comment-593 David, Great seeing your comments out there. Saw the last one too but didn't get a chance to respond. We're going to try to write about everyone on the team eventually and I promise to work in some off-season training regimes. Take care friend - and pls keep reading. David, Great seeing your comments out there. Saw the last one too but didn’t get a chance to respond. We’re going to try to write about everyone on the team eventually and I promise to work in some off-season training regimes. Take care friend – and pls keep reading.

]]> By: David Mastervich http://www.teamradioshack.us/chris-horner-is-good-and-fast/comment-page-1/#comment-592 David Mastervich Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:53:27 +0000 http://www.teamradioshack.us/?p=577#comment-592 Hey George, These are great "get to know them" articles, thanks. I would love to see a small bit of information on their training regime. What do these guys do during their off months vs their build for their competitive months. I always find it fascinating to see the work any athlete does in preparation for their sport. Keep them coming. Hey George,
These are great “get to know them” articles, thanks. I would love to see a small bit of information on their training regime. What do these guys do during their off months vs their build for their competitive months. I always find it fascinating to see the work any athlete does in preparation for their sport. Keep them coming.

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