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Teach My Friend About Professional Cycling
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 09-08-2013 08:11
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Hi everyone! I was just trying to explain the world of pro cycling to a friend of mine, but didn't know really what to say. I was hoping you guys could help me and post stuff here that he could learn about. Pretty much about how cycling works, what happens in and between races, the different types of races and stuff like that. I must warn you, this is no easy task, to start of my "course" I asked him how long he thought a stage was... He said 6km. I asked him to guess again and he said "18km, or is that way too long?"
Please help my disadvantaged friend.
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| Selwink |
Posted on 09-08-2013 08:41
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First of all, I would start with the distinction between the road race, individual time trial and team time trial. Then the flat, hilly, and mountain stages etc. If he is able to find out who is strong at what, he should be able to find out the favorites for some races, which is the next part you will talk about. You can teach him at least the WorldTour races and some semi-classics. You could also give him a little insight in all the great talents around. I think he should know the basics then
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 09-08-2013 08:43
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Thanks a lot 
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 09-08-2013 08:50
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Not want to be asshole or something like that, but i laughed pretty much on this: "18km, or is that way too long?". 
I agree with everything Selwink said, let him watch some TV races after you tell everything above to him. 
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 09-08-2013 09:00
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admirschleck wrote:
Not want to be asshole or something like that, but i laughed pretty much on this: "18km, or is that way too long?".
I know that was hilarious!!!
Edited by Cycleman123 on 09-08-2013 09:07
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 09-08-2013 20:13
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Here's a small TdF guide with some Cycling terms to help as well. It is Sky's though, I'm afraid 
https://www.teamsk...39,00.html
Also, let him watch some cycling stage that involved a lot of tactic. I've heard that f.e. Olympics 2012 was a great inspiration and introduction in watching cycling for a lot of guys.
Also, don't forget to tell him that Kelderman is the next big thing in stage-racing
Edited by Jesleyh on 09-08-2013 20:14
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| HaRe |
Posted on 09-08-2013 20:23
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Easy. Let him watch some races, especially TDF, Giro, Vuelta.
I learned everything I know about cycling in 3 years by watching every grand tour and some races like paris-roubaix. etc.
During the races you explain to the friend what a type of race that is. (TT, Flat, Mountain, Hilly)
Then when he learns about that, learn him about the history of cycling. I learned from wikipedia these past 3 years |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 09-08-2013 20:44
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Might also be worth bringing up the difference between stage races and classics. It seems to me like a thing people who don't follow cycling are confused by.
I wouldn't go into much detail about specific riders, though. Better to let him watch a few races to build up interest first.
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 09-08-2013 21:34
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Thanks so much for the help everyone!
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| Wilier |
Posted on 09-08-2013 22:18
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Simple! Let him play PCM! |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 09-08-2013 23:42
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But don't tell him about Lance Armstrong |
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 10-08-2013 04:33
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Wilier wrote:
Simple! Let him play PCM!
I'm working towards him to be able to competently play it
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| Cycleman123 |
Posted on 10-08-2013 04:37
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sutty68 wrote:
But don't tell him about Lance Armstrong
This is a conversation I had with him, prepare to laugh
Me "Do you know who Lance Armstrong is?"
Him "Isn't he the guy that went to the moon?"
*later*
Me "Why was he bad?"
Him "Because he went to the moon without his parents' permission?"
Me "No, he took steroids."
Him "What!? He took drugs on the moon!? How did he take them there? Don't they do checks!?"
Now you all realise my problem
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 10-08-2013 05:05
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Jesleyh wrote:
Here's a small TdF guide with some Cycling terms to help as well. It is Sky's though, I'm afraid
https://www.teamsk...39,00.html
Also, let him watch some cycling stage that involved a lot of tactic. I've heard that f.e. Olympics 2012 was a great inspiration and introduction in watching cycling for a lot of guys.
Also, don't forget to tell him that Kelderman is the next big thing in stage-racing
Definitely show him this guide by Team Sky. It is a great starter. Except for the fact that it's team sky 
Also everything else people have said are good ideas. But definitely show him Fabian Cancellara and Jens Voigt. They are the only 2 robots in the professional Peloton.
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 10-08-2013 06:30
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Cycleman123 wrote:
sutty68 wrote:
But don't tell him about Lance Armstrong
This is a conversation I had with him, prepare to laugh
Me "Do you know who Lance Armstrong is?"
Him "Isn't he the guy that went to the moon?"
*later*
Me "Why was he bad?"
Him "Because he went to the moon without his parents' permission?"
Me "No, he took steroids."
Him "What!? He took drugs on the moon!? How did he take them there? Don't they do checks!?"
Now you all realise my problem No offence, but he is a lost cause unfortunately. |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 10-08-2013 08:34
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Well, actually, I played PCM only just after I discovered the basics of cycling, and it helped me learn a lot about cycling and especially it's cyclists. Though I must say that I already knew a lot of cyclists before that, I always like to be good informed about a sport when watching it. I did always watch the TdF and check results once in a while.
Anyway,'point is, after getting the basics, PCM is a great way to get more into cycling...
Edited by Jesleyh on 10-08-2013 09:12
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| cio93 |
Posted on 10-08-2013 08:50
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Jesleyh wrote:
Well, actually, I played PCM only just after I discovered the basics of cycling, and it helped me learn a lot about cycling and especially it's cyclists. Though I must say that I already knew a lot of cyclists before that, I always like to be good informed about a sport when watching it. I did always watch the TdF and check results once in a while.
Anyway,'point is, after getting the basics, PCM is a great way to get more into cyclists...
Finding some gay ones should help as well... 
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 10-08-2013 09:13
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cio93 wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
Well, actually, I played PCM only just after I discovered the basics of cycling, and it helped me learn a lot about cycling and especially it's cyclists. Though I must say that I already knew a lot of cyclists before that, I always like to be good informed about a sport when watching it. I did always watch the TdF and check results once in a while.
Anyway,'point is, after getting the basics, PCM is a great way to get more into cyclists...
Finding some gay ones should help as well...
Yeah, that sounds wrong, I meant cycling ofc
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 10-08-2013 23:19
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Cycleman123 wrote:
sutty68 wrote:
But don't tell him about Lance Armstrong
This is a conversation I had with him, prepare to laugh
Me "Do you know who Lance Armstrong is?"
Him "Isn't he the guy that went to the moon?"
*later*
Me "Why was he bad?"
Him "Because he went to the moon without his parents' permission?"
Me "No, he took steroids."
Him "What!? He took drugs on the moon!? How did he take them there? Don't they do checks!?"
Now you all realise my problem
I think you should give up now as your mate seems to be in another World |
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 10-08-2013 23:20
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Is your friend 5 or?
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