April Fool's . . . Here we go--post your links HERE!

[BumbleBeeDave]

Yes, it's almost THAT day, so on Monday at least some of the cycling media is going to be testing our perception--and their credibility--by challenging us to tell the difference between the ridiculous and totally implausible news in cycling--and the April Fool's gags! :p

So here's a thread where you can post them as you see them or remind us of greatest hits from yesteryear.

I think it's a safe bet some of this year's crop are going to involve Phat Pat McQuaid, but for me it's going to take quite abit of creativity to beat out my favorite all-timer . . . :banana:

BBD

[echelon_john]

Breaking News: Andy Schleck Finishes Race; Makes Zero Excuses!

[regularguy412]

Breaking News: Andy Schleck Finishes Race; Makes Zero Excuses!

Even Better :

'A.Schelck Wins, Drops Everyone Including Cancellara On The Descent'

:rolleyes:

Mike in AR:beer:

[MattTuck]

Breaking News: Andy Schleck Finishes Race; Makes Zero Excuses!

http://cdn4.coresites.mpora.com/rcuk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/rsnt-schleck.png

Be careful, A.S. isn't fooling around.

[zmudshark]

Andy's left handed? No wonder he can't shift:eek:

[BumbleBeeDave]

Let's see if anybody does anything this year. If I'm remembering correctly Velo News did not last year.

BBD

[Elefantino]

This (https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/nose/) does not work on my smartphone.

[Lewis Moon]

Today's CX Mag site is full of them. (http://www.cxmagazine.com/)

Geoff Kabush as Wolverine (http://www.cxmagazine.com/geoff-kabush-to-play-wolverine-broadway-april-1-2013)

Cross Vegas moves to Pawnee, Indiana (http://www.cxmagazine.com/crossvegas-announces-move-city-pawnee-indiana-named-host-largest-cross-race-april-1-2013)

Marianne Voss to me mentored by Danica Patrick (http://www.cxmagazine.com/marianne-vos-surprise-announcement-midseason-april-1-2013)

[Elefantino]

This (http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/04/01/charles-bronson-forsakes-signature-wtb-tire-in-favor-of-vigilante/) bike comes with a holster?

[phcollard]

Not sure it's an April's fool but I liked it.
RockShox anyone?

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526494_472911036096525_607451429_n.jpg

[crownjewelwl]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=127094

[BumbleBeeDave]

This (http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/04/01/charles-bronson-forsakes-signature-wtb-tire-in-favor-of-vigilante/) bike comes with a holster?

. . . for Easter! :p

BBD

[ultraman6970]

Well this is for real...

He is in the bask tour right now, i dont see him finishing this one either, too many climbs and no juice.

Besides starting by this two... the climbing will be nasty... 1st day are like 3 cats 3, 2 cats 2 and one cat 1 in the middle just to cut the group a little bit.

DOMBROWSKI
Contador...



Breaking News: Andy Schleck Finishes Race; Makes Zero Excuses!

[GregL]

I can't tell if this is a joke or not:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/04/news/desperate-for-race-miles-schleck-to-start-paris-roubaix_280117

[danielpack22@ma]

MMMMMmmmmm Bacon!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mPrc1fybxqE

[ultraman6970]

Better be a joke because saturday (if he finishes the race) he will be in spain and that little vuelta is tough as hell. Second situation, with the super clumsy bike handling he has better for FC not being at his Wheel or he will end up with another broken collarbone this season :D


I can't tell if this is a joke or not:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/04/news/desperate-for-race-miles-schleck-to-start-paris-roubaix_280117

[cdn_bacon]

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/04/news/taylor-phinney-to-launch-italian-fashion-line_280122#post-comments

[Nooch]

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[FlashUNC]

April Fools just confirms how many unfunny people there are in the world.

[Ahneida Ride]

http://mashable.com/2013/04/01/gmail-blue/

[cp43]

I went to the Cane Creek site looking for brake levers, and found this:

http://canecreek.com/resources/images/home/CHURN_Press_Release-CC.pdf

IMHO, a great April Fools item.

Chris

[BumbleBeeDave]

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/04/news/taylor-phinney-to-launch-italian-fashion-line_280122#post-comments

Pretty sneaky . . . It just sounds too plausible. Plus it's the only story on the site thatcould even dimly be a joke. In pastg years they made every story and ajoke and it was pretty obvious.

BBD

[rpm]

Don't tell me people are taking this story seriously:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/04/news/shimano-di2-breakdown-reveals-remote-control-capabilities_280111

[bikerboy337]

I like this one...

I went to the Cane Creek site looking for brake levers, and found this:

http://canecreek.com/resources/images/home/CHURN_Press_Release-CC.pdf

IMHO, a great April Fools item.

Chris

[cdn_bacon]

i went to the cane creek site looking for brake levers, and found this:

http://canecreek.com/resources/images/home/churn_press_release-cc.pdf

imho, a great april fools item.

Chris

hahahahah!

G.o.l.b

[cdn_bacon]

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/sports-garage-shimano-di2bs-system-first-look-36887/

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2013/04/01/pedros-launches-conditions-appropriate-tire-levers#.UVm-h77D-Hs

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2013/04/01/sram-unveils-revolutionary-new-bicycle#.UVm-ib7D-Hs

and a beaut..

http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/introducing-the-brooks-2013-special-editions-peter-flopsy/

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . Firefly announced a new model today.

BBD

http://fireflybicycles.tumblr.com/image/46848607043

[ultraman6970]

Wonder how will lok the model for the frog physique guys :D

Nice di2... activated with the butt chicks movements :D

[pdmtong]

this is the annual velonews joke
http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/04/news/taylor-phinney-to-launch-italian-fashion-line_280122


my two favorites:
velonews contador hand injury
http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/04/news/road/reconstructive-surgery-places-contadors-season-in-doubt_110106

and

rapha for the climbinglead
http://spinwell.co.uk/2011/04/01/rapha-for-the-nodder/

[rwsaunders]

Fixie rental in Paris...

http://bikeshare.com/news/sharecycles-unveils-fixed-gear-bike/

[Tony T]

A few days late, but a new Firefly:

http://24.media.tumblr.com/9cf4c4f76cdb2030e3419e90748b3239/tumblr_mkkyxaUt8l1qgwe7to1_500.jpg (http://fireflybicycles.tumblr.com)