SB Nation User Blog: Albertina

Are we aware that Trivia Monday has started?

Albertina — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:10 -0000

Are we aware that Trivia Monday has started?

Being a competative individual I feel compelled to point this out. I hope to improve on my rookie season :-)

Cyclocross World Cup, Plzen, LIVE!

Albertina — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:37:23 -0000

What better way to shake off those post-Lombardia blues than to indulge in a bit of muddy fun? The crossers head to the Czech Republic today for the second round of the world cup. The first round in Treviso was won by Niels Albert; can the Prince from Tremelo strike twice? He's been in prolific form so far this season but lost to Sven Nys in the Superprestige fixture last Sunday, and Nys' form is clearly building. Or can home boy Zdenek Stybar upset the Belgian party to improve on his recent string of second places? Enjoy!

Coverage is on Cycling TV and Sporza, starting at 13:50 CEST and 14:00 CEST respectively, links here. There is a start list here.

Albertina and Helsy33 do the Cycle Show

Albertina — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:15:59 -0000

This weekend just past saw the Cycle Show in London's Earl's Court Exhibition Centre. Hurrah for the Annual Droolfest! I teamed up with Helsy33 and another friend named Ross (he really needs to be on PdC. We did our best to sell it to him) and in we marched, armed with cameras and determined not to be tempted. Our bank balances after all are not proverbial black holes (bah!). Theoretically, living as I do in London, I had the easiest journey of the three of us to get there, only nobody told me there was a half marathon in central London. Surrounded and trapped by 15,000 runners I ended up doing my best Niels Albert impression across the middle of Hyde Park, but no matter, it was good for me. There are MANY photos on the flip. Helsy will doubtless add more. She is after all a Proper Photographer.

The fashion this year seems to be for all manner of bike parts to be displayed in see through cases containing blue lights. Funky though, no?

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The Specialized stand was something of a Cancellara fest. Here is Tony's yellow jersey bike from the Tour, in front of his mustard jersey from the Vuelta. So very yellow. Only someone named Spartacus could get away with this!

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Here's one for Nikki....I present Christian Vandevelde's shoes! My Dad called me a geek for photographing these. Is he right, or was this in fact a very normal thing to do...?

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Whose legs are these? And more importantly, just what is Helsy33 looking at?

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Arty Viner. I heart Italian bikes.

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More blue lights. You see, it really is all the rage.

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Thor's green jersey Cervelo. DROOL....I have nothing else to add.

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Sweetness from Zipp....

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I want these wheels. But am I alone in thinking the font of 'Lightweight' is just slightly naff?

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The Dude is in Australia but his jersey is in London. I hope he remembered to take another one with him. There were a couple of giant piccies of Mr House around the Condor stand but we couldn't quite pluck up the courage to ask if we could take one home. Instead we took a picture of the pictures. This seemed to amuse the young men on the next door stand who came and asked whether we liked him. I think I may have blushed rather dramatically.

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Now what is going on here? You tell me. No idea what this gentleman was up to. Perhaps he always dresses thus? The photo is blurry as I was terrified he might turn round and see me taking it....but on second thoughts, really, what did he expect?!

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Would they have noticed if I'd nicked a couple of these...?

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The Dogma....oh my, what a thing of sensual and boundless beauty. Bah for not having much money....BAH I say! And yes, that really is glitter! I like sparkles, I like Pinarellos (Pinarelli?!)...so what object on earth could be more fair? Excuse me, I think I need to sit down.

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I'm not usually a fixie type of girl but this is just pure retro joy

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Prize booty! Because it's all about the freebies. This poster was lovingly conveyed home on my bike. But carrying a large poster in one's hand while cycling is no easy task, especially if the thing is to reach home in pristine condition. But hey, what's a crumple here and there?

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Sylvain Calzati to Team Sky

Albertina — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:48 -0000

Sylvain Calzati to Team Sky

British women prefer men who cycle

Albertina — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:57:00 -0000

British women prefer men who cycle

Nobody asked me...but yeah, I suppose I agree ;-) But really, only 7% of people asked found cycling kit attractive?! So do my opinions on the matter make me a freak...?

Valverde once again undone by canines....and Basso joins the party too

Albertina — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:16:04 -0000

Valverde once again undone by canines....and Basso joins the party too

Come on CN, where are the photos?!

Silence Lotto become Omega Pharma Lotto in 2010

Albertina — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:31:36 -0000

Silence Lotto become Omega Pharma Lotto in 2010

According to Stephen Farrand on Twitter this is the case. What a blessed tongue twister...aargh!

World Championships: Women's TT

Albertina — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:13:09 -0000

We have lift off! What we know so far: Van Dijk looks good and commentators chicken out of pronouncing long Basque names. The first group is nearly all underway; top seeded riders start at 16:00 CEST. Enjoy!

I need more words....erm....well, I'm overjoyed as the BBC are showing this on their website, I'm on my lunch hour and the feed actually works in my office. Bliss abounds.

Start list here.

Albertina's Middle East photo collection...totally off topic...

Albertina — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:18:10 -0000

Albertina's Middle East photo collection...totally off topic...

I know this is nothing to do with cycling but some people expressed an interest in my holiday piccies. There are many more; this is just a selection!

Cycling on Sporcle

Albertina — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:35:50 -0000

Cycling on Sporcle

Am I the only one who didn't know about this marvellous website full of time-wasting quizzes?! It's amazing. I'm hooked. Anyway, try the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia ones on this page. And tell us how you did ;-)