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Title: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 11:00:00 AM
I was waching the Tour de France today, partly because I enjoy the strategy behind the sport and partly becuase I wanted to see some people crash.

It occured to me that professional cyclists have trmendous cardiovascular condition but no size to them - somethign like the complete opposite of pro bodybuilders.

These athletes must truly love their sport in order to walk around looking like frail 90 year old crack addicts. They don't even look like men, they look like little boys.

I can't imagine anyone wanting to be super fit but completely lacking any size. What's the point of being able to do all that if you can't bend the bar squatting or pick up a car?

I'd rather be a monster who has trouble walking up a flight of stairs than be fit and lacking a physical presence.

(http://media.rivals.net/media/jpg/2001052300291041.jpg)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on July 20, 2006, 11:02:54 AM
I was waching the Tour de France today, partly because I enjoy the strategy behind the sport and partly becuase I wanted to see some people crash.

It occured to me that professional cyclists have trmendous cardiovascular condition but no size to them - somethign like the complete opposite of pro bodybuilders.



This just now occured to you?

Besides you're comparing athletes to bodybuilders........don't get me started!
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: The True Adonis on July 20, 2006, 11:04:13 AM
I was waching the Tour de France today, partly because I enjoy the strategy behind the sport and partly becuase I wanted to see some people crash.

It occured to me that professional cyclists have trmendous cardiovascular condition but no size to them - somethign like the complete opposite of pro bodybuilders.

These athletes must truly love their sport in order to walk around looking like frail 90 year old crack addicts. They don't even look like men, they look like little boys.

I can't imagine anyone wanting to be super fit but completely lacking any size. What's the point of being able to do all that if you can't bend the bar squatting or pick up a car?

I'd rather be a monster who has trouble walking up a flight of stairs than be fit and lacking a physical presence.

(http://www.worth1000.com/entries/222000/222145SxBW_w.jpg)

Whatever strikes your fancy.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ribonucleic on July 20, 2006, 11:04:51 AM
As fellow leg shavers, you should extend your iron-calloused paw to them in brotherhood.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on July 20, 2006, 11:05:22 AM


I'd rather be a monster who has trouble walking up a flight of stairs than be fit and lacking a physical presence.

(http://www.worth1000.com/entries/222000/222145SxBW_w.jpg)

A little backwords on your priorities arn't ya?
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: benchthis on July 20, 2006, 11:06:09 AM
ha ha i laugh when they accuse lance of cheating
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: The True Adonis on July 20, 2006, 11:07:03 AM
ha ha i laugh when they accuse lance of cheating

Why?

Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ToxicAvenger on July 20, 2006, 11:08:02 AM
you r comparing a legit sport to bbing..

i mean i love bbing but a sport it aint..
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: jaejonna on July 20, 2006, 11:10:43 AM
I think cyclist are the only athletes that use comparable amounts of drugs as BB do!!! like 1-2 ration
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ribonucleic on July 20, 2006, 11:11:55 AM
The athletes with the most impressive physiques are Olympic sprinters. To wit: Ben Johnson...

(http://www.ndr.de/sydney2000/images/1988_ben-johnson300.jpg)

(http://www.acromedia.com/blog/images/ben_johnson.jpg)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ToxicAvenger on July 20, 2006, 11:12:24 AM
I think cyclist are the only athletes that use comparable amounts of drugs as BB do!!! like 1-2 ration

yeah
cyclists
EPO, blood doping and GH...

bbers
2 long to list..

Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: tommywishbone on July 20, 2006, 11:31:07 AM
The power those little guys can generate on a bicycle is un-fing-believable. You have to be there on a climb or roller when they accelerate and rage at their anaerobic threshold. Mindboggling. Strange, I know, but a sight to see and even worse to actually experience.

And any extra bodyweight aka muscle, is a huge liability in the high mountains.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on July 20, 2006, 11:36:25 AM
The athletes with the most impressive physiques are Olympic sprinters. To wit: Ben Johnson...

(http://www.ndr.de/sydney2000/images/1988_ben-johnson300.jpg)

(http://www.acromedia.com/blog/images/ben_johnson.jpg)

Not impressed, lol.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ribonucleic on July 20, 2006, 11:37:07 AM
Not impressed, lol.

You prefer Greg Louganis in some wet Speedos, I take it.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on July 20, 2006, 11:38:31 AM
Your the one posting pictures of little black guys saying your impressed! HAHAA
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 11:41:37 AM
the American that won today's stage was much shorter and smaller than his wife

LOL - kind of like Labrada and his wife
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on July 20, 2006, 12:07:22 PM
Lets see...

Tour de France = 3445 miles balls out

Bodybuilders = stationary bike 20min level 1......oxygen!

Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Earl1972 on July 20, 2006, 12:57:58 PM
This just now occured to you?

Besides you're comparing athletes to bodybuilders........don't get me started!

you need counseling for your bitterness :-\

E
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ribonucleic on July 20, 2006, 12:58:59 PM
you need counseling for your bitterness

Then again, you need counseling for your used-Levrone-trunks fetish.

We all have our issues.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on July 20, 2006, 12:59:36 PM
you need counseling for your bitterness :-\

E

LOL...not bitter!
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Bast175 on July 20, 2006, 01:00:19 PM
Ben Johnson took steroids.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: nycbull on July 20, 2006, 01:05:30 PM
I can't imagine anyone wanting to be super fit but completely lacking any size. What's the point of being able to do all that if you can't bend the bar squatting or pick up a car?

I'd rather be a monster who has trouble walking up a flight of stairs than be fit and lacking a physical presence.

(http://www.worth1000.com/entries/222000/222145SxBW_w.jpg)

Agree with you there, I live in NY and I know some broadway dancers, what they can do with their bodies is mind blowing. The training the do and the condition is unbelievable. But when you see them on the street in just jeans and a T, guys and girls, you would never know they ever worked out. They even look kinda sickly skinny.

Thats one great positive about bodybuilding, we get something visible to show all our work.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ribonucleic on July 20, 2006, 01:10:08 PM
Ben Johnson took steroids.

What's your point?  :)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Earl1972 on July 20, 2006, 01:13:48 PM
Then again, you need counseling for your used-Levrone-trunks fetish.

We all have our issues.

and you need counseling for your obsession with me :D

intenseone - yes you are, I'll pray for you :P

E
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 02:05:02 PM
(http://thebikegame.com/home/images/stories/blickem/blickem-laiseka.jpg) vs (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big/2004oly_ian_mro2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: GHGut on July 20, 2006, 02:28:07 PM
One name baby:

STEVE BRISBOIS!
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 02:39:29 PM
One name baby:

STEVE BRISBOIS!

was he really natural or was that a gimmick to sell supplements?
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on July 20, 2006, 03:03:20 PM
(http://thebikegame.com/home/images/stories/blickem/blickem-laiseka.jpg) vs (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/big/2004oly_ian_mro2.jpg)

The guy on the left make's more in a week than the guy on the right does in 5 years...and the guy on the left will out live the guy on the right by about 30 years........would you trade you're life to look like the guy on the right??
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 03:06:25 PM
what's the point of living till 100 if you're a frail little wimp the whole time? I'd rather die as somebody memorable and accomplished than live as a pathetic nobody.

Where's the pride, dignity, and glory in being 120 skinny pounds? I see none.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: delta9mda on July 20, 2006, 03:28:19 PM
Why?


hes the most tested athlete ever and never had a positive. that is why.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: tommywishbone on July 20, 2006, 03:34:44 PM
what's the point of living till 100 if you're a frail little wimp the whole time? I'd rather die as somebody memorable and accomplished than live as a pathetic nobody.

Where's the pride, dignity, and glory in being 120 skinny pounds? I see none.

Just as Coleman will not be ripped @ 280 after he retires, Pro cyclist are not rail-thin @ 145 after they retire. They both do what is required to win in their sport. When that is done... they look like normal... well you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 03:43:21 PM
Just as Coleman will not be ripped @ 280 after he retires, Pro cyclist are not rail-thin @ 145 after they retire. They both do what is required to win in their sport. When that is done... they look like normal... well you know what I mean.

I respect pro cyclists' athleticism, at least pertaining to their chosen sport. Their feats are truly impressive.

I would simply not want to look like one.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Brixtonbulldog on July 20, 2006, 03:47:25 PM
1.  Cyclists do look frail as hell.  But hey, whatever, right?

2.  Another sport besides sprinters that have more impressive phisiques... male gymnasts.  Incredible upper body strength with it.

3.  As a whole professional cyclists make way more money than most bbers... guess that's why they don't give a f**k.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: tommywishbone on July 20, 2006, 03:48:18 PM
 :)  Agreed BPJ.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Drij on July 20, 2006, 04:00:00 PM
what do you think Carl Lewis took?
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: alexxx on July 20, 2006, 04:04:54 PM
Bodybuilding is a harder sport than cyclin. How many cyclists can become bodybuilders? None! How many bodybuilders can become cyclists all of them. All they have to do is pick up a bike an ride.. wow very rough!!! ::)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: walking sculpture on July 20, 2006, 04:06:55 PM
I know no one cares, but I am really excited about this shit so humor me for a second....

The skinny "American" who won today is Floyd Landis. He pulled off one of the greatest perfomances in cycling in today's stage. Yesterday, he ran out of steam  in the mountains, lost the yellow jersey - went from 1st place to 11th place. Today he won the stage (another severe mountain stage) by over 5 minutes and is now in third place (30 seconds behind the leader). Epic stuff. Tomorrow is a time trial which is a specailty of Landis, so he has a very good chance of winning there. Saturday is the final stage of the tour and I believe Landis will win the tour de France....and then repeat next year. Just like Lance Armstrong....The guy is bionic...he can only beat himself....
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Woten on July 20, 2006, 04:13:02 PM
hes the most tested athlete ever and never had a positive. that is why.

Yeah, sink tests, your point was?
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: ieffinhatecardio on July 20, 2006, 04:17:57 PM
hes the most tested athlete ever and never had a positive. that is why.

 ::)

If you think he didn't use drugs I have some beach front property in Iowa that you're going to love.

Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 04:20:53 PM
I know no one cares, but I am really excited about this shit so humor me for a second....

The skinny "American" who won today is Floyd Landis. He pulled off one of the greatest perfomances in cycling in today's stage. Yesterday, he ran out of steam  in the mountains, lost the yellow jersey - went from 1st place to 11th place. Today he won the stage (another severe mountain stage) by over 5 minutes and is now in third place (30 seconds behind the leader). Epic stuff. Tomorrow is a time trial which is a specailty of Landis, so he has a very good chance of winning there. Saturday is the final stage of the tour and I believe Landis will win the tour de France....and then repeat next year. Just like Lance Armstrong....The guy is bionic...he can only beat himself....

that's the stage I watched - impressive stuff, to be sure

I was particularly amused tho by how his wife dwarfed him  ;D
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: tommywishbone on July 20, 2006, 04:23:14 PM
Bodybuilding is a harder sport than cycling. How many cyclists can become bodybuilders? None! How many bodybuilders can become cyclists all of them. All they have to do is pick up a bike an ride.. wow very rough!!! ::)

Hmmmm. I pick up a bicycle and I'm a bike racer... so I join the gym and gain 5 lbs and I'm a bodybuilder?

To excel at either require extreme dedication (obviously), and to win as a pro in either discipline requires fanaticism beyond belief.

Just as Professional bodybuilders do things that you or I will never do, Pro cyclist do things that you or I will never experience.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 20, 2006, 04:31:50 PM
I read that some sleep in special chambers that restrict air flow to mimick the conditions of a high altitude. Apparently this improves their cardiovascular conditioning

I guess it's no different than Jay waking up every two hours to eat. Gotta feel bad for his wife . . .
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on July 20, 2006, 06:12:19 PM
Bodybuilding is a harder sport than cyclin. How many cyclists can become bodybuilders? None! How many bodybuilders can become cyclists all of them. All they have to do is pick up a bike an ride.. wow very rough!!! ::)
Dude, the question should be is how many bodybuilders became competitive cyclists....answer..1 Kal Szalack (sp)!


Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: alexxx on July 20, 2006, 06:18:23 PM
Dude, the question should be is how many bodybuilders became competitive cyclists....answer..1 Kal Szalack (sp)!




I read the dictionary look bodybuilding. ;)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: dirk digler on July 20, 2006, 07:59:43 PM
Pro cyclists are judged by a clock, pro bbers are judged by old gay men.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Crusher on July 20, 2006, 08:58:37 PM
Pro cyclists are judged by a clock, pro bbers are judged by old gay men.

Total truth!!  That sums it right up....
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: dzulboy on July 20, 2006, 10:08:32 PM
As fellow leg shavers, you should extend your iron-calloused paw to them in brotherhood.

esp considering they take just as mucha shit  and few of them drop dead every year    sorry but rideing a bike isn;t a sport tome either 
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: jr on July 21, 2006, 01:45:59 AM
The funny thing is that many pro cyclists have better calves than most pro bbers. Actually that's pretty sad.

(http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2004/tour04/stage11/JD_tdf04_stg11_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: MAXX on July 21, 2006, 03:10:29 AM
I was waching the Tour de France today, partly because I enjoy the strategy behind the sport and partly becuase I wanted to see some people crash.

It occured to me that professional cyclists have trmendous cardiovascular condition but no size to them - somethign like the complete opposite of pro bodybuilders.

These athletes must truly love their sport in order to walk around looking like frail 90 year old crack addicts. They don't even look like men, they look like little boys.

I can't imagine anyone wanting to be super fit but completely lacking any size. What's the point of being able to do all that if you can't bend the bar squatting or pick up a car?

I'd rather be a monster who has trouble walking up a flight of stairs than be fit and lacking a physical presence.

(http://media.rivals.net/media/jpg/2001052300291041.jpg)
wow you exemplify the meaning of the word "meathead"  :-\
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: marcos chacon on July 21, 2006, 04:09:42 AM
CYCLIST TAKE A LOT OF DRUGS, INCLUDINS EPO,GH,STEROIDS,INSULIN ,.......IS NOT HUMAN WHAT THAY DO IN A TOUR DE FRANCE OR GIRO,3 WEEKS 200 KMS EVERY DAY ,IS NOT NORMAL.THEY EAT UP TO 6000 CALORIES A DAY MORE THAN SOME BBDERS, AND I KNOW WHAT I AM SPEAKING ABOUT CAUSE I HAVE AN EX-PRO CYCLIST IN MY GYM. ANY WAY THEY DO WHAT THE HAVE TO DO,JUST LIKE US ,NO PROBLEM.
Title: Re: Pro Cyclists vs. Pro Bodybuilders
Post by: Ex Coelis on July 21, 2006, 12:06:38 PM
if you're gonna kill your body with epic drug use you might as well have something to show for it

life's to short to walk around with small muscles