If you're feeling a bit depressed after the latest on Lance, then perhaps this video, of Martyn Ashton putting a Pinarello Dogma 2 road bike through a Danny MacAskill-like test will make you feel a little happy.
OK, maybe not super happy since you and I would never be able to afford all the blown tires that resulted from these stunts, let alone the $16,000 Cdn necessary to acquire this puppy, but happy to know that there is more to road bikes than bike lanes and training rides.
And while I appreciate the Page 3-Britishness of the after-ride bike-cleaning team, would anyone really WD-40 their entire drive train after such a workout?
I am constantly amazed at the ability of anyone who can handle any bike that well but I shudder to think of the damage to that beautiful bike bouncing on and off all those jumps. On the other hand there is no reason in the world for a bicycle costing over $10,000 dollars except for the ego stroking it represents for some wealthy noob.
Posted by: David Hendry | October 12, 2012 at 07:17 PM
Definitely a fun video. As for the WD40, I agree but were you aware that they just launched a new comprehensive line of bike products: You'll have to check it out: http://www.wd40bike.com/
Thanks again for great blog.
Posted by: Stephen Crewson | October 12, 2012 at 09:22 PM
And check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee54EP-nho4 for "the Outtakes" from making Road Bike Party.
Posted by: AlanM | October 22, 2012 at 04:06 PM