luckydan
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Taunton , United Kingdom - Male / 27
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luckydan mattwragg's article
Jan 23, 2013 at 5:15
Jan 23, 2013
Doping: Crime and Punishment?
I think that the admittedly "short, rough translation" of George Edwards' comment on the matter is incorrect and I would like to offer my translation. I don't claim to be a translation expert but I have some small experience, spent time living in France, have met the man briefly and have raced and been a spectator at a number of UCC events. To state that he may be "sticking his head firmly in the sand" is arguable.
Original: http://www.endurotribe.com/2013/01/dopage-a-la-mega-la-position-de-georges-edwards-ucc/#toparticle
My translation:
"Thank you for giving me my say.
This news has two aspects: one very positive (if I may say) and the other negative…
On the latter, the anonymous nature of the test results may cast opprobrium on athletes in the top 20. Nevertheless, not all the skills required to perform highly in Marathon DH/Enduro are enhanced by doping, reducing the chances of an undeserved result! Without excusing the poor sportsmanship of the guilty individual.
What I take from this event, is that this intervention is indicative of a preventative approach at the heart of a niche mountain bike discipline that remains marginal and "untamed". At the same time, the All Mountain community may claim to have received positive attention from the sports ethics regulatory bodies.
I'm not in a position to tell the federation what they should do on the matter. However, I will respond to all official information and take action accordingly.
I wish you great pleasure in our shared passion for 2013.
Sportingly,
George EDWARDS"
I don't often log-in to Pinkbike's forums/message systems but can be found regularly on Twitter: @harmon_dan
luckydan luckydan's photo
Jun 15, 2012 at 1:48
Jun 15, 2012
It's difficult to measure with any degree of accuracy (especially now that there is 3M tape covering it). As you can see from the photo it has worn through the paint and a little of the metal. The newer frames recognised this issue and added cable guides in this position.
Selling
May 23, 2012 at 8:25
May 23, 2012
Orange Five 18" Mountain Bike
$1450 GPBOrange Five Mountain Bike For Sale
**--Updated with a price drop on 2nd June, if not sold soon it will be going on eBay--**
A fantastic trail bike with an excellent specification, £1,450 or nearest offer. This price includes postage by courier to addresses in the UK mainland.
Please contact me at dan DOT harmon AT gmail DOT com or on 07904528078. If a private sale is not agreed in the next week it will be listed on ebay.
Frame Size: 18"
Year: 2009
Colour: Passion Red
Tubeset: Monocoque/6061-T6 OS Reynolds Custom Butted Aluminium Tube
Rear Shock: Fox RP23 (TF Tuned)
Swing Arm: Rock Shox Maxle
Forks: Fox 36 Talas R 20mm (TF Tuned)
Front Mech: Shimano SLX
Rear Mech: Shimano SLX
Shifters: Shimano Saint
Chainset: Race Face Evolve XC 2X9
Cassette: Shimano
Brakes: Hope Tech Mono M4
Wheelset: Hope Pro II - Mavic EN321 Disc
Tyres: Continental Mountain King 2.4
Headset: Hope
Stem: Thompson Elite X4 (10 Degree Rise, 90mm Long, 31.8mm Clamp)
Seat Post: Thompson Elite
Saddle: SDG
Handle Bars: Supercross +
Pedals: Supplied with both Shimano SPDs & DMR V8 Flats
Bottom Bracket: Race Face X Type
The bike has been used and there are 3 notable points of minor damage: cable rub on the frame, cable rub on the fork arch (both now protected with clear 3M helicopter tape) and some small scratches on the right fork stanchion.
luckydan luckydan's photo
May 23, 2012 at 7:37
May 23, 2012
Cable rub damage to frame, now protected with 3M helicopter tape.
luckydan luckydan's photo
May 23, 2012 at 7:36
May 23, 2012
Cable rub damage to forks, now protected with 3M helicopter tape.
luckydan luckydan's photo
May 23, 2012 at 7:36
May 23, 2012
Some minor scratches on the right stanchion.
Nov 30, 2010 at 11:46
Nov 30, 2010
