This is the most enjoyable 4:54 of a late Thursday afternoon. It's time for the Cosmo Catalano Milan-Sanremo 2013 recap. Please let it be yours. It is a brief recount of the critical moves, displeasures, and faux paux of the Pelotongs at Milan-SanRemo 2013. Remember that discussion? Narrated by Cosmo Catalano, we now have the truth of Milan Sanremo 2013. Cast Talor Phinney. Carl Sagan's very notte-so-smart son Peter Sagan, Pozzatto … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
On Bikes, and Biking.
It's been a while -- almost 20 years -- since I left my mini truck at home to instead be senior photo'd with my road bike. It was the purest macho I could conjure. I've ascended hill and dale with my enthusiasm for our sport fluctuating for decades. From the posters of Bugno & Lemond on my bedroom wall as a kid to the boxes of extra bike crap in the crawl space, to an extremely sophisticated penchant for the finest chianti - I've come a … [Read more...]
Lance Armstrong’s Live Juiced Legacy
Often as I roll through my training blocks here, I sense the contraband flows through the Southwest like Benny in a four wheeled drift through Daytona. I am not sure if this a correlation regarding proximity to the Border, or the result of public policy or what. No matter what, since Superissimo has posted me here - so far away from Superissimo HQ - as a cyclist I almost can't help this sense of feeling on the Lamb. I mean, the border (ie; … [Read more...]
Notches of ‘Nache
It's been years since a certain fellow, a dear hombre of ours, opened a big greasy umbrella under which seedy Cycklebloggers could commiserate and stand sheltered from the industry's funnyless precipitation. Of course, this group of like-actioned folks aren't the spawn of one particular region, one shop, one CAT, or one bar. We creep deep, all of us. We are nation-wide. For years now, you've seen the likes of us: a little more leather, a … [Read more...]
Eddy Merckxury T-Shirt
Now in popular demand the Noir Eddy Merckxury T-Shirt. Inspired by the original Snake Hawk design mashup "Merckxury Rising." Le Merckxury Rising shirt is of finest quality petted soft cotton for no abrasion wearing all days. Will have most benefit for Glow Time. Double sided printing with the Eddy Merckxury on front, and Superissimo logo drape across nape of back for Profession. Thank you: … [Read more...]
Cat 6 T-Shirt Noir!
Superissimo has acquired a recent shipping container of tunics for your perusal. New to the stack is Cat 6 Noir... now in blåkke. Pick on up in the Producte Shoppe where it is so goode to buy!!! … [Read more...]
Ed Choose Superissimo Marbarro
1976. Eddy choose the R6 Sigaret for support in hard times of training and racing. This make sense. So it was then also that he signed for use of Superissimo Marbarro Bar©® for best R6 enjoyments while on bici. We are happy of this! Please see! Eddy Merckx: "ik ben overgegaan op Superissimo Marlbarro Wunderbar. Zij voor mij is dat de erste nicotine-enteerarme sigaret die zoveel smaak heeft" Translation: "I switch to Superissimo Marlbarro … [Read more...]
The Choke
I have been following the advice of a questionable (albeit very reasonably priced) soigneur this winter season. He tells me to load up before bedtime. Crostini, flaxseed oil, and an acidic beverage. I agree to do this to the maximum, as Dåv and I agreed; for interseasonal glory. I go with the chianti, as the hard cider precipitates unmanageable fermentation. Eww. Before sleep, I don my arm warmers and a Lita Ford shirt, place the empty … [Read more...]
Taylor Phinney’s 2013 Tirreno-Adriatico DNF
Taylor Phinney's 2013 Tirreno-Adriatico DNF As important as it is that 22 year old son of David Phinney - Taylor Phinney's 2013 Tirreno-Adriatico DNF campaign held no pre-emptive importance to the young talent, it is with due-respect and grandissimo congratulations that Superissimo reports Taylor Phinney did not DNF Stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico like. This is in direct contrast to the fate of established pro's like Andy Schleck, Stuart Ogrady, … [Read more...]
Pre-Paid, Loser
Everything was worke so well. Chemie? Oui. Creme Chamois? Mmm-hmm. Nice. Saddle? Ooh, waxy! Even le chaussette hauteur was perfect this time. Parrrrrrrr-fait. Oh, and the sun. I don't forget that, too. So nice. Laps ticked by like a Xanax plane ride. OOH! Another prime? Pour Moi? Why, okay! It was time now to take the race, so as I see the finish, and pedale to win, why does this happen? I push the … [Read more...]