Happy 51st Birthday Mario Cipollini - Page 2

HenryA · #16 03-22-2018, 02:14 PM

Yes, the predictability was interesting - it created supreme anticipation because everyone knew it was coming and knew it was almost irresistible. It was a great display of the complete mastery of one version of “how to win a bike race”.

And what a character!

Tony T · #17 03-22-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RonW87

There's a guy located north of Toronto who used to distributed Cipollini brand bicycles. At one point a few years ago he mentioned that Mario would be stopping in Toronto (perhaps on his way to Interbike?). I thought "that's interesting" but didn't think about it again. A few weeks later I'm riding on our usual "donut" ride north out of the city. I look to my left to see a tall guy all dressed in black kit in a really long and low position. I then did the ultimate double-take because, sure enough, there I was riding alongside the Lion King himself.

Nice!

wc1934 · #18 03-22-2018, 04:20 PM

Cycling needs more characters like him - I guess he is best known for his wild kits (Julius Caesar, Saeco anatomical muscle skinsuit etc), his antics, and his comments.
But he did change cycling with his speed trains - huge number of stage wins.
Best sprinter ever? He gets my vote.

KJMUNC · #19 03-22-2018, 04:25 PM

One of my all-time favorite characters. Got to interact with him at the 2004 Tour de Georgia and he lived up to the legend in every sense. I own his Liquigas team bike from his last year as a pro and I love riding it....you can't get any longer/lower on such a huge frame!

dancinkozmo · #20 03-22-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RonW87

There's a guy located north of Toronto who used to distributed Cipollini brand bicycles. At one point a few years ago he mentioned that Mario would be stopping in Toronto (perhaps on his way to Interbike?). I thought "that's interesting" but didn't think about it again. A few weeks later I'm riding on our usual "donut" ride north out of the city. I look to my left to see a tall guy all dressed in black kit in a really long and low position. I then did the ultimate double-take because, sure enough, there I was riding alongside the Lion King himself.

did he win the king city sprint ?

MattTuck · #21 03-22-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HenryA

Yes, the predictability was interesting - it created supreme anticipation because everyone knew it was coming and knew it was almost irresistible. It was a great display of the complete mastery of one version of “how to win a bike race”.

And what a character!

There are a lot of gifted riders that are able to win a few races on their tactics and talent alone. But to win again and again, when everyone knows you're strong and how you're going to win the race, that takes a special kind of talent.

choke · #22 03-22-2018, 05:11 PM

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foggypeake · #23 03-22-2018, 08:11 PM

Not only was he a great sprinter, but he understood how to make racing a spectacle. He lived by the idea that there is no such thing as bad publicity - and was one of the first to exploit the media to maximize his PR.

KJMUNC · #24 03-22-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by foggypeake

And I would absolutely kill for the 10 speed shifters in this image.

No doubt....same used by Jan too

GOTHBROOKS · #25 03-22-2018, 08:34 PM

i have an autographed cipo poster above my bed. hes wearing brikos and riding a yellow pinarello but not blazing cigs. he is 100% david lee roth on a bicycle.

v531xc · #26 03-22-2018, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GOTHBROOKS

i have an autographed cipo poster above my bed. hes wearing brikos and riding a yellow pinarello but not blazing cigs. he is 100% david lee roth on a bicycle.

I was thinking maybe more the excess of Tommy Lee, but I see what you mean with the flamboyance and hair of DLR

likebikes · #27 03-23-2018, 01:01 AM

came to this thread expecting to see only pictures, only half disappointed.

oldpotatoe · #28 03-23-2018, 06:47 AM

The guy who will never wear out the top buttons of any shirt.

oldpotatoe · #29 03-23-2018, 06:47 AM

[QUOTE=GOTHBROOKS;2335167]i have an autographed cipo poster above my bed. hes wearing brikos and riding a yellow pinarello but not blazing cigs. he is 100% david lee roth on a bicycle.[/QUOTE]

really?

Tony T · #30 03-23-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GOTHBROOKS

i have an autographed cipo poster above my bed. hes wearing brikos and riding a yellow pinarello but not blazing cigs. he is 100% david lee roth on a bicycle.

Post a pic.