Comments on: Staff Writer – George Hurst

By: jeff

jeff — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:48:41 +0000

Hi George! Thanks for the note on my latest post, and will imagine you at “the wall” drinking Duvel and cheering on the guys Sunday. What better way to spend an afternoon! Awesome. ENJOY!

By: James Webster

James Webster — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:22:52 +0000

I was watching as Andy was pulling away from Alberto and , from what i can tell Andys chain slipped from the (Small?) ring and was caught between the small and big rings.

My question is. did Andy put so much pressure on the chain ring that it flexed to the point that the chain came off?
This isn’t a RadioShack question per say but has it happened to the Radioshack team where they put so much force on the chain ring and frame they warp it enough to kick off the chain?

Trek may want to take note of that little ditty.
I have a Trek 1420 from about 94. I rode it in the Boulder Co area. On the Boulder Canyon i would get out of the saddle and the chane would skip gears and come off. This happened on the crom moly frames ( bianci )So I went to the Al frame of the 1420. and at 200 lbs it was a much stiffer frame and held a gear as long as i didn’t try to shift while putting pressure on the chainring. (I Still have the bike and ride it)

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:03:53 +0000

Hey George
Just wanted to comment on such a brilliantly written article “Heart Break in the Alps”. I dont think anyone could capture the pain that i was feeling as i watched those events unfold and willed Lance on maybe more than Phil Ligget was – and man was he ever!
It kills me that you have been that close to Lance, he was here in Cape Town, SA this year and it was a dream come true to have him race our biggest race.
Keep the articles coming, your tone, style and passion is unmatched, and you are one writer who shares my love of Lance.
Thank you.

Carla

By: Heronemo

Heronemo — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:39:30 +0000

Hola George,
Thanks for the great coverage of the Tour. The prerace interview and photo w Johan was awesome.

I’m currious, how r u viewing the race? Driving yourself from spot to spot? Or riding in a car w other journalists.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:33:36 +0000

Chris was born in Okinawa Japan as you have him being born in Bend. Thanks!

By: TeamRadioshack.us

TeamRadioshack.us — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:48:27 +0000

Hi Jim, you are right. Haimar Zubeldia is on the team, and the Irizar profile has been updated.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:36:54 +0000

Is Zubeldia still on the roster? If so, isn’t he a Spainard as well (along with Irizar and Rubiera)? Thanks, George

By: George

George — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:15:27 +0000

Thx for the kind words guys. It inspires us more to write about these inspiring athletes. Pls keep reading.

By: Jeff T

Jeff T — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:38:57 +0000

George,

Great article on Levi Liepheimer! I love reading about passionate and accomplished cyclists – it inspires me on my daily 16 mile cycle commute to work. As a commuter in the U.S., I am noticing the growth in cycling here that is no doubt a result of the Tour de France excitement created by Lance and the Postal team in early 2000! Thanks for your service to U.S. cycling and keep up the good work in promoting this great worldwide tradition!

By: Tim Hurst

Tim Hurst — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:14:38 +0000

I didn’t know you were a staff writer, there isn’t a better writer for Team RadioShack Cycling News. I read a lot of your articles an they are great. Yes, a lot of good bike riders do come out of Belgium. Good luck with this, I know you will do great.

By: George

George — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:14:01 +0000

Jeff, thx for the kind words and the insight on the fan’s involvement. I think you’re exactly right. More people are going to follow the races this next year than ever before – worldwide. It’s as if Tiger or Federer made a comeback. If the top riders were honest, they’d admit that they initially thought this past year’s comeback was a sideshow, a distraction. Now? I hear a little fear in their voice.

By: Jeff from San Diego

Jeff from San Diego — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:47:49 +0000

George, I want to congratulate you on such a passionate article that should motivate everyone to join in the sport of cycling. I know that the Tour of California drew probable twice as many newcomers to the event with Lance being there. The hill climbs were littered with LANCE in the road.

Keep up the fight!