Oct

1

Armstrong Interbike Press Conference Video

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Here’s another highlight video from our friends at Cyclefilm. This one is from the Lance Armstrong press conference that took place at Interbike last Thursday morning. For your viewing pleasure in case you missed it or if you were there and want to relive the event. Definitely worth a view. Supporting cast includes: Greg LeMond, Don Catlin, Taylor Phinney, and 200 members of the cycling and non-endemic press. Also, look for Eddy Merckx following Lance as he enters the room.


Lance Armstrong Returns – Press Conf Las Vegas from CYCLEFILM on Vimeo.

Sep

29

CrossVegas Video

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From Markus at Cyclefilm, who I met at the show, here’s a nicely done highlight reel of the racing at CrossVegas last week. Lots of Lance Armstrong footage. Thanks for sending me the link and nice work!


Lance Armstrong Returns – Las Vegas Cyclocross from CYCLEFILM on Vimeo.

Sep

25

CrossVegas, Armstrong and Museeuw

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Just a quick post tonight since I’m dead tired after trying to fit in every event on the calendar it seems.

Well, Brook, Chris and their team pulled off another stellar event tonight at CrossVegas. I’m certain there were significantly more people at this year’s party, – I mean, race – and all seemed to be having a great time. There was plenty of mexican food and beer and some hot racing.

Speaking of racing, the buzz on the floor and online today was whether Lance Armstrong would be racing and sure enough, all the rumors were confirmed. I caught Lance at the Trek trailer getting his number pinned on. Took a bunch of shots, but with absolutely zero light, my point-and-click camera was only able to get one of them slightly right:

Lance Armstrong at CrossVegas during Interbike

He looked pretty fit and strong in the race despite finishing far back from the leaders. I also noted that the bike industry crowd in attendance was very supportive of him and cheered excitedly for him on the whole.

Another pro (ex) rider in attendance was Johan Museeuw. I saw him chatting with someone in the VIP area (yes, I play a vip occasionally) and when there was a pause in the conversation, I introduced myself to him and invited him to be on Good Morning Interbike on Thursday morning. He’s here showing off his line of carbon/flax fiber bikes – which I haven’t had a chance to go look at yet. He said yes AND confirmed that he will be racing Thursday night at the USA Crits Finals race at Mandalay Bay – continuing the tradition of the ex-superstar pro in the race. Minor thing I noticed,was that Johan’s got a really firm handshake and is taller than I expected.

Alright, that’s all I got for now – gotta crash. So much more to to post and talk abot from day 1 that will have to wait.

Sep

24

Lance

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There are a lot of rumors floating around the show and online universe about Lance Armstrong and his possible appearance at Interbike this year. Here’s a brief rundown:

Yes, Lance will be at the show this year. Following his event with the Clintons in New York earlier today, he hopped on a plane for Las Vegas. He is on the start list and confirmed for the CrossVegas event this evening. I got a call early this moring from Brook Watts the promoter of CrossVegas with the confirmation from Lance’s agent that he was definitely racing. Shuttles are provided from the Sands for badged show attendees and exhibitors.

On Thursday morning at 9am he will be holding a press only event in one of the Venetian ballrooms adjacent to the show halls. Yes, it is a media-only event. If you are not media and have some tie (legitimate or otherwise) to Lance that you feel necessitates your attendance, please ask his people for permission. Thanks.

At this point, I’m not sure what his plans are for after his press conference.

Hope you’re enjoying the show so far!