The pain and suffering are felt in the peloton maybe more than up front!
Lots of people blog about Cycling. But it strikes me that there is a huge part of cycling that is nameless–virtually lost within the sea of surging Lycra and carbon fibre that is the Pro-Peleton. These are the Cycling Domestiques.
Cycling is about teamwork. At least that’s what they say. Yet so much time and energy is devoted to the Superstars-the guys we know simply by their first names- Lance, Alberto, Tommeke, Cadel, Levi, Andy…..
But who are these other guys in heavily Logo-ed, overly bright Lycra, pedaling twice as hard while maneuvering through the peloton and carrying what looks like half their body-weight in water bottles and nutrient bars?
These are the guys who make the superstar’s life easier- the superstar’s race-day entourage-his escorts in the peloton, they are the Cycling Domestiques. This is a blog about them. It’s their story, their lives, and maybe the moment their own star shines a bit brighter.
February 9, 2010 at 1:31 am |
Good on ya–looking forward to reading more. You’re right–nobody ever talks about the little riders.
February 9, 2010 at 10:32 am |
I think it is an excellent idea to highlight the domestiques in their own blog! Often overlooked, which is a shame because they give their all for their team. I look forward to your posts! Thank you for thinking of them and spending the time so we can all know them.
February 12, 2010 at 6:04 pm |
Excellent idea! The spotlight too often falls on the superstars but cycling is much more than that! Blog away.
February 17, 2010 at 1:46 pm |
Love it! The unsung heroes of racing need a voice too.
February 17, 2010 at 2:11 pm |
Sean Yates was a great domestique in the Motorola team. Peter Thomson raced against him a couple of times.