CROSSVEGAS!

I can only imagine this was a drunk-fest of epic proportions, first big cross race of the year in VEGAS...during Interbike! I know we all wished we could be there to see Jeremy Powers walk away on his Rapha powered Focus to a 20 second victory, with his only real competition coming from ex-teammate Tim Johnson but here are some pictures to give you an idea. Its good to see big boy cx racing in the US, usually this is the biggest race of the year however the Elite Worlds will be held in Louisville this year and its going to be ridiculous DON'T MISS IT! 

Worlds Time Trial

Big shout out to American Evelyn Stevens who took silver in the women's tt losing to surprise surprise ZE German Judith Arndt. Stevens crossed the line with the best time and had to wait it out only to be bested by the soon to be retired 4 time champ Arndt. Look for Evelyn to take this title next year as well dominate the woman's road race on Saturday and women's race scene in general. USA USA!

 Tony Martin successfully defended his time trial world championship yesterday, nipping young American Taylor Phinney by 5 seconds (damn!). Martin looked to be running out of gas near the end but managed to hold on, we'll see if he has what it takes to fend off the Americans in the coming years. Tejay Van Garderen solidified the USA's tt strength with a 4th place. Borat's cousin (Vasil Kiryienka) came in 3rd and Alberto Contador proved he's nothing without his carne coming 3 minutes back in 9th. 

Fastest Mile

track from Matt Pourbaix on Vimeo.

Here's a video of another LNS friend Alex Gil crushing the Fastest Mile held this past weekend at the Brian Piccolo Velodrome with a time of 1:57 taking 1st place overall. Yeeaa do the math, no wonder they call him the man child. Keep an eye out for Gil at Collegiate Track Nationals in Frisco,TX September 20-22nd.

YESSSS!!! Tropical CX

Florida CX season is just 6 weeks away! Get your shit together and come out to Key Biscayne the first weekend November to shred. We will have some sweet GoPro footy of the courses coming soon!

Collarbones

If you've been here you know, If you haven't you are likely soon to find out.

Get Pitted

Bianchi

Super Mario

 Any one else and this video may seem far fetched or have a high element of cheese. However if you are familiar with the man you realize that this video was not scripted and simply filmed during the course of his average day. Helicopters, sports cars, bombing the downhills of the Italian Mediterranean with villains in hot pursuit all just an average Tuesday for Cipo.

FILM BOND from Mcipollini on Vimeo.

Afternoon Delight

Cervelo, top notch! Have to love what they are doing with their...products?

World Championships 2012

Because we here at LNS are all for friendly(or hostile)wagers, it's time to run down the contenders for the 2012 World Championships in Limburg a punchy fast course that will suit guys who can climb as well as sprint. PLACE YOUR BETS!!!!!

The earing is obviously the source of all his power, PhilGil is the favorite in Europe's version of Vegas which is basically the whole continent. He's on top of the board at 3/1 for obvious reasons would you bet against him?

The Slovakian super man who burst on to the scene this year at the TDF is getting his well earned respect sitting at 7/2, and I for one would not be surprised to see the Saganator wheelie across the line. 

 Because no European betting line is complete without a Spanish under achiever we'll throw Valverde in here at 8/1. Some other riders of note include Tasmanian Matt Goss 11/1, Eddy "Boss" Boasson Hagen sleeping at 12/ 1 and Oscar Freire at 16/1. However coming into form at just the right time as champs always do, at 14/1 don't be shocked if Tommeke Boonen has a "HOLLLDDMAAADICKK" moment and throws those colored bars on his back. Have your bets in by Sept 23rd ladies, and stay tuned for watch party info.

Game Face

Everyone has one, some are better than others. The worst you ask, unquestionably Cadel Evans but more on the flying chin later. The best race face goes to my man Tommy Voeckler, the pro peloton may not like you but fuck those guys. Keep attacking Voeckler!

Popping Bottles

Only acceptable providing that you are A) on the podium following a bossy performance and B) bottles were supplied to you free of charge. Being surrounded by and spraying of beautiful women in tight race promotion attire is also encouraged.

Dear Triathlete

I wish you could find another activity to fulfill the third leg of your athletic farce. This way we would never have to cross paths and you could stay out of our bike shoppes as well as off our roads. I don't understand why you feel the need to interrupt a bike ride in order to run and swim but thank you for doing so in a manner that allows us to mock and lampoon you to no end. Luckily for you Cross Fit came along and saved you from being the least liked of the sporting community, however I'm sure that's a passing fad and you will be back on top soon! Here are some pictures which I feel sum you up pretty well, that is all have a nice day.

-LNS

Off Season

 Philippe Gilbert always does it right, will you? Whether it be another discipline such as track or cx racing, signing multi-million dollar contracts before the season you plan to take off and chill or just drinking with your friends and trophy's, enjoy!