Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
The first commercial is a part of the Versus, TakeBackTheTour.com campaign.
The second video is a commercial for the state of Pennsylvania called, Weavers.
The Tour starts on July 5, clear out your DVR!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Team High Road Will Ride in the 2008 Tour de France as “Team Columbia” Under New Sponsorship Agreement Supporting Columbia Sportswear Company’s Outdoor Brand Leadership.
GENEVA, Switzerland and SAN LUIS OBISPO, California – June 16, 2008 – Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, and California-based High Road Sports, Inc., the owner of Team High Road, today announced a new team sponsorship agreement that prominently places the Columbia brand at the starting line of the 2008 Tour de France on July 5.
Click here to read the rest of the article.
I’m stoked that Hincapie will have some sweet fleeces to wear around San Luis Obispo.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
True or False? Standard pushing is for the pros. If you want to shape skiing or climbing, you have to ditch the job, move into the car and find a deep-pocketed sponsor. The tiny window afforded to weekend warriors couldn’t possibly be enough time with which to make an impact. Right?
Today, we bring you the Crusade, the story of two stockbrokers, an engineer and a nuclear physicist who, with a little help from the Internet, helped shaped American ski mountaineering without ever leaving their backyard. There will be no helicopters. No corporate expeditions. No photo shoots. Just a decade-long odyssey from the ambitious imagination of youth across the Cascades’ steepest faces all the way to the unsettled wisdom of adulthood. It turns out weekend warriors are just as capable.
Click here for more info on this episode of the Dirtbag Diaries by Fitz Cahall.
There will be an an expanded photo and video version later this week so make sure you check out the site. I actually haven’t listened to this show yet. I can’t wait for the ride home!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Product for Review: Luna Sport Recovery Smoothie – dark chocolate
Alright, as the sole female product reviewer on this forum I gotta represent and do product reviews that work well for female athletes. This is a review on the Luna Sport smoothie recovery drink (dark chocolate) (it also comes in Strawberry/Banana but I have not tried that one yet). First, the taste factor because we all know we girls aren’t going to hit it if the chocolate tastes nasty …
LUNA Recovery Drink Review
By: Hanhster (the Monster)
Outside All Day Contributor
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
HT The Goat for the video and story.
Way back when, Chad was on the US Postal Service cycling team. He showed a lot of potential, so he was invited to participate in a camp at an Olympic training facility. It was at this camp that he had a meeting with Armstrong that apparently changed his life forever.
This guys story is heartbreaking.
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Final Spot on Triathlon Team Decided on Final Leg
By Andrew Hood
June 23, 2008
Bobby Julich won’t be heading back to the Tour de France for another crack at the maillot jaune. The 36-year-old veteran ? third overall in 1998 ? was left off the nine-man, Tour-bound squad revealed Monday by Team CSC-Saxo Bank. “I think we could have taken two teams to the Tour de France, with so many good riders to choose from,” said team manager Bjarne Riis on the team’s Web page. “We have taken the nine sharpest riders and we hope we can meet our ambitions with them.”
Click here to read the rest of the article.
I’m curious how Andy Schleck will do in his first tour.
Team CSC-Saxo Bank for 2008 Tour de France:
Fabian Cancellara (Swi)
Carlos Sastre (Spa)
Andy Schleck (Lux)
Fränk Schleck (Lux)
Nicki Sørensen (Den)
Jens Voigt (Ger)
Stuart O’Grady (Aus)
Kurt-Asle Arvesen (Nor)
Volodymir Gustov (Ukr)
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Final Spot on Triathlon Team Decided on Final Leg
By JOHN BRANCH
June 23, 2008
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — There were 34 male competitors in the Hy-Vee Triathlon, a World Cup event that served as the final Olympic qualifying race for the United States. But as far as the former Olympians Hunter Kemper and Andy Potts were concerned, there were really only two. Battling for the last of three places on the team headed to Beijing, Kemper outran Potts in the 10-kilometer run, the race’s final leg, to make the Olympic team for the third time.
Click here to read the rest of the article.
Congrats to Jarrod Shoemaker, Matt Reed and Hunter Kemper. Andy Potts is still a freakin stud!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
As I was typing in the upstairs office tonight with my shirt off I got pissed as I looked in the mirror! I’m back up 7 pounds since March 29. The real tipping point came on Saturday during my ride with Greg Sellers. Greg hooked me up with a Motor Tabs team jersey. I love the jersey but I have a nasty case of jersey gap when I wear it, uggh. It’s time to get serious about my weight again. I’m banking on Breakaway Training to get me back down to where I want to be. There’s something about Felipe’s plans that keep me motivated to train.
The plan is lot’s of riding and eating well plus documenting what I eat (food journal). The other essential part of the plan is to train well with the nutrition products I have access to. This will allow my training to be quality. Effective use of Bonk Breakers (pre), Motor Tabs (during) and Fluid Recovery (post) will provide the energy and recovery that’s necessary.
Lastly, I’ve chosen my next race, the Rim Nordic Cross Country #4, Aug. 17, 2008 in Lake Arrowhead, CA. I’ll race beginner and enjoy myself while watching Dave pound out 4 laps and attempting to kill his arch enemies.
It’s on like donkey kong! 5:30 am here I come…
Andy B
outsideallday.com
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Today I lived vicariously through my good buddy Derek Yankoff (not joking), as he competed in his first full Ironman. Derek completed Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 12:55:39. Ironman.com allows for “split time” athlete tracking throughout the day so I would hit refresh whenever I could make it back to my computer. The most impressive split of Derek’s day was his marathon time (4:46:41), unreal after a 112 mile bike ride!
If I’m honest there is a little bit of jealously that Derek was able to do it before I did and complete it in a time I could never dream of. Maybe I’m more competitive than I think I am…
Get some rest my friend and I’ll buy you lunch sometime this week when you get in town. I couldn’t be more proud of you!
Andy B
outsideallday.com
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