tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post2021069786731855679..comments2023-09-29T06:53:44.495-04:00Comments on Bloomington Velo-News: Eric Young wins USA Cycling Professional Criterium National Championship!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-83387471273813210312011-08-25T06:44:43.099-04:002011-08-25T06:44:43.099-04:00I wouldn't say I've known or do know Mike ...I wouldn't say I've known or do know Mike very well but in the interactions that we've had and watching him race I have the upmost respect for him. While he was training and living at Eric's for a few months he was always very helpful to our team as riders and friends offering advice and often giving mechanical issues a look at. He's had some decent results as a PRO as well. Of course his role is different than Eric's is with the Bissell team. One thing is absolutely clear here that has no bearing on Mike: Eric is a freak of nature. He has outstanding "pop" in his legs as a sprinter. Don't let his success cloud what others are doing for the Bloomington cycling community. Also Mike did break his clavicle no more than a month ago...great job Mike in Grand Rapids I enjoyed watching you race. KBS and Bissell were making the race and you came out the gates charging. Facetime!Zachary Luskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05670136773653198577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-19524213648745960862011-08-24T21:58:32.707-04:002011-08-24T21:58:32.707-04:00And Adam, this is the funniest thing I read today....And Adam, this is the funniest thing I read today...<br /><br />"Anytime someone dares me to walk a mile in their shoes I do it! Because, hey free shoes and I am now a mile away from that person!"<br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006434978890973603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-59048383858282957062011-08-24T21:54:15.596-04:002011-08-24T21:54:15.596-04:00Ok, I don’t make nor do I enforce the rules. IUSF ...Ok, I don’t make nor do I enforce the rules. IUSF does that and they decided that Eric was not a pro until he signed a contract and that happened after the race; it is their race and their call. What I do know is the there is a certain elasticity to many of the Little 500 rules, That elasticity is best discussed with Dana Cummings and/or Jordan Bailey. Why don’t you do that and get back to all of us here and let us know how the discussed went.<br /><br />Adam, that is the funniest thing I read all day!<br /><br />TomTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006434978890973603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-62860790197641866682011-08-24T20:40:00.951-04:002011-08-24T20:40:00.951-04:00Old Timer -
You're living in the past. There...Old Timer - <br /><br />You're living in the past. There's another race in April.<br /><br />Mike - <br /><br />Eric wasn't handed the keys to the Bissell train without earning them. You've had some awesome results and everyone on here knows that. There's no need to even respond to those who say otherwise.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753870563360234460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-35292722268486191412011-08-24T20:20:28.432-04:002011-08-24T20:20:28.432-04:00If the correlation between joblessness and go fast...If the correlation between joblessness and go fast-ness were as positive as we're led to believe, the US would be a cycling power house.adamrodkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543060137853459081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-28792027076726017032011-08-24T17:17:36.055-04:002011-08-24T17:17:36.055-04:00Tom,
I'm a little confused by your quote and ...Tom,<br /><br />I'm a little confused by your quote and one made by Eric after his very impressive win.<br /><br />You said, "Eric sets himslf apart from the others as he achieved this milestone in his first year as a pro, actually in the (first)5months of his pro career."<br /><br />However, Eric says, "In camp in February our directeur Omer [Kem] pinpointed this race for me and a couple of guys, we really wanted to win it. I didn't really believe that was in the cards for me but it's been an incredible year..." <br /><br />Based on Eric's words hasn't he been a pro for more like 7 or 8 months? <br /><br />But then I'm really confused, because if he and the Bissell director targeted this race for him in February then that means he was a pro while racing Little 5?<br /><br />Surely Eric has his dates confused? Tom can you clarify why a professional cyclists was allowed to race Little 5?<br /><br />thanks,<br />Old TimerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-18439730275219978982011-08-24T16:04:55.256-04:002011-08-24T16:04:55.256-04:00Mike's, a cool dude in my book & works his...Mike's, a cool dude in my book & works his tail off. Alot of people on this board think they know everything about cycling just because they have ridden Little 5 for a year. Take that focus you might have had for the month of April & multiply it by 12 & you'll have a *small* glimpse of what he & pro's go thru. <br /><br />I rarely get on this site anymore because of the negativity & thought I'd be safe reading these comments since it's "the off-season" - I guess not. Grow up fratstars.<br /><br />Mike is the kind of guy that I'd tackle onto concrete and then go mess up his couch - that's how cool he is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-47334526139081668452011-08-24T13:10:35.306-04:002011-08-24T13:10:35.306-04:00Why so much hate on this freaking blog. Thank you ...Why so much hate on this freaking blog. Thank you RJ and others for sticking up for me. Many of you just don't get it and that's sad. Is Eric a rich spoiled kid too because he races for a Pro team and doesn't get paid either? Its how people start there racing careers. <br />PS. learn how to spell peoples name correctly.<br />STOP THE HATE!Mike Shererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428483874546901000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-4187465641670578562011-08-24T03:47:21.460-04:002011-08-24T03:47:21.460-04:00"You also get results when you are the sprint..."You also get results when you are the sprinter of the team, rather than when you are a work horse." - Sherer<br /><br />While I agree with everyone that Sherer is a great racer, this statement is not pro. Be humble about your role on the team, not use it as an excuse for not winning. I'm sure Eric would be the first to say that there's no way he would have won without his team. So Sherer, let your team speak of your contribution. All riders understand that sprinters would be nothing without their team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-6048364299022907672011-08-24T00:16:54.527-04:002011-08-24T00:16:54.527-04:00"there have only been two...bahati and eric. ..."there have only been two...bahati and eric. Sharp won the amateur title in 2001, not the professional title"<br /><br />oops, Sorry...<br /><br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-18720671076805692862011-08-24T00:14:59.786-04:002011-08-24T00:14:59.786-04:00As tempted as I am to say derogatory things about ...As tempted as I am to say derogatory things about Anonymous 10:25pm, I'll just say this:<br /><br />I've known Sherer for quite a few years now and he's no spoiled rich kid, he works hard- no doubt about that. He's one of the nicest guys I know, a talented athlete, and he's helped me out plenty over the past few years. He's gotten to where he is with hard (and ironically unstructured) training and maybe a little good luck. But he's had to live at home to save money and couch surf some when traveling just like the rest of us. Mike's just a rad dude who loves riding his bike. I'll stick up for him any day.<br /><br />-RJRJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048075973943764252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-6218729456585326432011-08-23T22:46:18.113-04:002011-08-23T22:46:18.113-04:00The other guys on this podium don't look too h...The other guys on this podium don't look too happy...because EY just crushed their dreams!adamrodkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543060137853459081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-65352598568464598742011-08-23T22:42:35.548-04:002011-08-23T22:42:35.548-04:00easy dude, sherer's one of the nicest people y...easy dude, sherer's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. He's doing his thing and going hard and had a pretty damn good season. It takes a lot of natural talent for anyone to reach his level, combine that with his work ethic and you've got a hell of a rider. Everyone's entitled to their opinion but keep that to yourself and maybe try talking to the guyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-39988897846180139242011-08-23T20:51:10.724-04:002011-08-23T20:51:10.724-04:00Lol - 3 months out of school and you're referr...Lol - 3 months out of school and you're referring to IU students as "kids". You'll fit right in with us at Nick's on Friday before the race.Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753870563360234460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-31307647582190948262011-08-23T18:39:12.277-04:002011-08-23T18:39:12.277-04:00Thanks for the support, everybody! I really apprec...Thanks for the support, everybody! I really appreciate it. <br /><br />hope this inspires all you IU/little 5 kids to ride year round, even in the horrible indiana winter....Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008412232054656147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-15809537436310740512011-08-23T18:32:09.899-04:002011-08-23T18:32:09.899-04:00there have only been two...bahati and eric. Sharp ...there have only been two...bahati and eric. Sharp won the amateur title in 2001, not the professional titleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-7113758163936213662011-08-23T17:36:42.631-04:002011-08-23T17:36:42.631-04:00Eric makes the 3rd IU person to hold the title, th...Eric makes the 3rd IU person to hold the title, the first being Benjamin Sharp. Eric sets himslf apart from the others as he achieved this milestone in his first year as a pro, actually in the 5 months of his pro career. <br /><br />Impressive Sir!<br /><br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-85433320806088810672011-08-23T13:07:21.152-04:002011-08-23T13:07:21.152-04:00Lyle- Ha the details of the debate are a little ha...Lyle- Ha the details of the debate are a little hazy due to great Scholars Inn hospitality but I am happy to have (maybe) tied. However Rashaan and Eric now have 1-national PRO title each so not sure who's number 1 ;) Step it up Eric! <br /><br />http://bloomingtonvelonews.blogspot.com/2011/02/best-non-l5-riders-2002-present.htmlGeraint Parryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697936070060476586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-63065419022043865522011-08-23T10:09:28.076-04:002011-08-23T10:09:28.076-04:00Thanks for the love GP. Congrats to Eric. He has h...Thanks for the love GP. Congrats to Eric. He has had some stellar rides this year. You also get results when you are the sprinter of the team, rather than when you are a work horse. Just putting it out there. Its been a season of ups and downs for sure.Mike Shererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05428483874546901000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-71113658087710943062011-08-23T07:55:52.107-04:002011-08-23T07:55:52.107-04:00Auto correct sucks. Should have read Geraint, not...Auto correct sucks. Should have read Geraint, not GearingLylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-1037158165931438322011-08-23T07:54:25.628-04:002011-08-23T07:54:25.628-04:00Gearing, looks like I won our debate! A shame we ...Gearing, looks like I won our debate! A shame we can't discuss further over a pint.Lylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-27577065444140635132011-08-23T07:35:34.567-04:002011-08-23T07:35:34.567-04:009:53PM - What?9:53PM - What?Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753870563360234460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-64612929204284573682011-08-23T00:52:35.712-04:002011-08-23T00:52:35.712-04:00young wins another bike race!young wins another bike race!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-42605540085665212952011-08-22T21:53:41.924-04:002011-08-22T21:53:41.924-04:00Still think little 5 should be intramural event?Still think little 5 should be intramural event?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4015054368585963511.post-16978447346145303722011-08-22T21:26:58.621-04:002011-08-22T21:26:58.621-04:00FOR GOD SAKES SOMEONE GET THIS BOY A WIKIPEDIA PAG...FOR GOD SAKES SOMEONE GET THIS BOY A WIKIPEDIA PAGE GOING PLEASE! Right now on Wikipedia "Eric Young" is some WWF wrestler :-D <br /><br />just sayin'<br /><br />after that, someone needs get get an ultra pro website setup up with some flash animation at the beginning where he takes his shirt off in slo-mo.<br /><br />put some ad banners on there and it would be a gold mine for all the sorostitute web traffic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com