A New Catchphrase

VELONEWS:

Team CSC has joined the wristband bandwagon this year, but it sports an interesting slogan that isn't raising money for a charity or some do-good organization.

Instead, the letters across the black plastic wristband underscore the team's philosophy in this year's Tour: "Harden the Fuck Up."

"Stuart (O'Grady) brought them for the team in London and asked everyone to wear them," said Team CSC rider Frank Schleck. "If it's tough, we look at the wristband and we do what it says. When it gets hard, you harden up. So far it's worked pretty good."

I will make this my mantra during Mitchell, along with some other good uns that my team has sent me...


Danna said...
"Everyone hurts. The trick is not minding that it hurts."
- some bigshot Euro roadie, I forget

when asked how to get faster: "Mash down harder on the pedals"
- Ned Overend

"It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you look while you play the game."
- Danna, quoting some other smartass.

Caroline said...
Okay, this is a quote from one (I think McGruder)of the guys at Mex. last Tueday night in reference to my time trial tonight (7/12). He was quoting a pro sprinter, don't remember who.... anyway, forgive the "bad" word:

"Don't ride like they are going to give you a candy bar if you win...ride like they are going to kill your f'ing girlfriend if you don't!"

And the voice I always hear in my mind when i am racing is Melissa:
"PEDAL-PEDAL-PEDAL-PEDAL!"

Dawn said...
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."
Steve Prefontaine

Amy said...
Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
-Will Rogers
(Some inspiration to keep moving even when you think your legs might explode if you do:)