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Happy to see Astana picking up the asymmetry Movistar has left behind.
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don't know about that big stripe across the back, looks a bit odd to me but we'll have to wait and see I guess
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Random question, generally what is on those nose plugs riders have in their nostrils warming up before TTs? Menthol? Eucolyptus or something?

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dereksmalls wrote:Random question, generally what is on those nose plugs riders have in their nostrils warming up before TTs? Menthol? Eucolyptus or something?


Just nose holes widener. Bigger holes-more air :)

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vmb95 wrote:
dereksmalls wrote:Random question, generally what is on those nose plugs riders have in their nostrils warming up before TTs? Menthol? Eucolyptus or something?


Just nose holes widener. Bigger holes-more air :)

Really? I doubt that. I understand the nose strips holding the nostrils more open, I use them myself, but plugs up there before I don't see that having a lasting effect over a long distance. Your nostril will go back to normal size very quickly once removed.

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I always thought it was to stop their noses dripping!
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Surely no one believed Brad would not go and defend his title.


Did they...?


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nathanong87 wrote:
bruno2000 wrote:Pro Riders at Quick Step are pussy's ;-)
Cycling Tourist are hit guys...


that cycling tourist owns the team

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The nose plugs actually have some type of liniment or menthol concoction to help open & clear the airways...pro's have been doing this for decades...

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Nice to see astana in campagnolo..

And first Specialized Pro bike to be fitted by Campy EPS.

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Quick step bikes were Campagnolo equiped few years back FYI

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Wasn't that when they were Merckx?
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I mean first Specialized protour bike fitted with Campy EPS

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Bettini's Spesh w/Campa:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30027398@N ... otostream/

Edit: Beaten to it.
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pastronef wrote:Blanco (Rabobank) on BELL helmets (they change from giro after 17 years)

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Giro and Bell are the same company...

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