Comments on: What Would You Ask A Pro?

By: Patti

Patti — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:12:11 +0000

Do you really “need more cowbell”? It seems so loud and I did it anyway but I wondered does it irritate you?
Is it bad spectator form to take pictures during the cool down ride?
How on earth do you find time to meet a girl, and then convince her to date you long term?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:33:24 +0000

What was the worst ride of your life?

What was the best one?

What is your pre-race ritual?

What is the longest you can go without riding barring injury (my wife’s)?

Which race do you want to win the most?

By: fliesonly

fliesonly — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:27:25 +0000

This ones probably been asked already, so I’m sorry if it’s a repeat, but…

Do pros ever really “turn it off”?

I do some amateur races (mostly mtn bike stuff) and I, of course, try to be as competitive as possible while actually racing. But even during “fun” rides and/or “training” rides, I find myself competing with those around me. I don’t like getting passed on climbs and I usually take off and try to be the first one the reach the parking lot (i.e. Finish Line).

So I guess I’m just wondering if an actual pro can go out with a another rider or a group of riders and honestly, truly, really not care about getting beaten to a stop ahead sign, or to the top a climb, or to the “parking lot” finish line? Are they ever non-competitive?

By: Ripkenfan

Ripkenfan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:30:02 +0000

Fatty,
This is an idea I love. I want to know who has the quirkiest superstitions? Does someone out there sleep in their cycling shoes? Who tucks their shirt into their underwear at dinner prior to a race? I also want to know the superstitions of the people you are interviewing. Things like that. Thanks Fatty.

By: Geo

Geo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:05:33 +0000

What do you take from bike-to-bike? When switching teams the bike sponsor can change. While you must ride their frame, what components (seat, pedals, etc) do you insist on always using no matter what frame?

By: shawn

shawn — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:01:36 +0000

Wow, tons of questions for roadies, but what if he interviews a pro mountain biker?
What is your favorite trail or mtb destination?
How often do you get to ride there?
Do you enjoy riding on the road for training, or will you do everything in your power to find dirt or gravel for training?
Gel, waffles, or chews?
If you had a day job other than cycling, what do you think it would be?

By: Jeff Bike

Jeff Bike — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:54:46 +0000

Hey Fatty
I Googled “supermegaduperstar” your the 5th listing. You have made it. I think you need to use “belovedsupermegaduperstar” that would be a better discription and should Google first.

By: roan

roan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:11:35 +0000

Q. As a pro racer all the routes are predetermined, what race/location was so burned into your brain that you would return to ride at leisure ? You know the ride that you would stop to smell the flowers or have coffee at the corner cafe ?

By: Cookster

Cookster — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:46:59 +0000

If you are out on a general ride do you stop to help other cyclists in need, would you talk to someone riding who obviously hasn’t got their bike setup correctly about a better steup.

when at home and you need something from the corner shop, do you ride down to get it or take the car?

By: leroy

leroy — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:32:39 +0000

My dog wants to know if Levi ever rides with his chihuahuas.

Do they ever drop him?