Comments on: #bikeschool: We Are Family http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family Sun, 19 May 2013 20:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Stevie Dexter http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family/comment-page-1#comment-6799 Stevie Dexter Wed, 18 May 2011 00:19:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=4386#comment-6799 Thanks for your comments and RT’s guys and gals. Appreciated

]]> By: Anello Grande http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family/comment-page-1#comment-6798 Anello Grande Tue, 17 May 2011 15:44:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=4386#comment-6798   Great post, I remember watching Casartelli’s fall, and Lances tribute stage win later in the tour. It was amazing, and even if a helmet wouldn’t have helped in his situation, it very easily could have for many others. Saying that you don’t wear a seatbelt because it wouldn’t help in some crashes. Wouldn’t it make sense to wear it for the times that it will? Anyway, I try not to judge or pressure anyone in any way because it is their free will. Casartelli’s fall, and Lances tribute stage win later in the tour. It was amazing, and even if a helmet wouldn’t have helped in his situation, it very easily could have for many others. Saying that you don’t wear a seatbelt because it wouldn’t help in some crashes. Wouldn’t it make sense to wear it for the times that it will? Anyway, I try not to judge or pressure anyone in any way because it is their free will. 

]]> By: Bob Avery http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family/comment-page-1#comment-6797 Bob Avery Tue, 17 May 2011 14:30:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=4386#comment-6797 EXCELLENT post, Stevie!  And don’t forget the memorial t from Stomach of Anger – proceeds of which go to Wouter’s family.  You can order the t here: http://stomachofanger.com/108.shtml. 

Keep a lid on top and the rubber side down! 

]]> By: Darryl http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family/comment-page-1#comment-6796 Darryl Tue, 17 May 2011 14:21:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=4386#comment-6796 Thanks Stevie, what a beautiful post and tribute to Wouter.  The Twibbon you created is so thoughtful as well.  Your emotions and soul really came through in this one, buddy.  Incredible.

]]> By: Heather Nielson http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family/comment-page-1#comment-6795 Heather Nielson Tue, 17 May 2011 13:52:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=4386#comment-6795 Very well written Stevie and an excellent memoir to Wouter as well as to the sports’ inherent danger in general.  Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Averi http://lovingthebike.com/pro-cycling/bikeschool-we-are-family/comment-page-1#comment-6793 Averi Tue, 17 May 2011 13:16:00 +0000 http://lovingthebike.com/?p=4386#comment-6793  Beautifully written.  I had never really watched a professional race (my husband watches the Tour de France every year), but I decided to watch the Giro this year since my interest has increased.  I have to say I am in awe of the sport.  Truly in awe.  From how closely the peloton rides together to how they dig deep to complete those unbelievable mountain climbs.  And I worry about hills.  When I saw the aftermath of the crash, I was deeply saddened for his family, friends and teammates.  Thank you for this story.  (@avewave)
 ~Averi

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