Tour de Langkawi 2004
February 12, 2004 – Canada's Roland Green has been riding consistently in this year's Tour de Langkawi, and it seems he may be biding his time for the infamous Genting Stage. Pedal had a chance to catch up with the two-time World MTB Champion and here's what he had to say..
Pedal: Ah, Roland, what's up with the brown duct tape in the TT? You know, they do make aero helmets.
Green: Yeah, they said about five minutes before the start for us that we couldn't wear aero helmets. But they had already let a bunch of Asians wear their's. It was totally fubar.
Pedal: How are you feeling about Genting? Will there be enough hill to leapfrog up in the GC?
Green: I'm definitely hoping for a good finish up Genting. With my form so far this year, I would be happy with a top ten . Peter [Wedge] is always strong on the climbs so I think he will do a good one as well. I'm looking forward to it.
Pedal: So, what do the Colombians eat every morning for breakfast? They're pretty impressive…
Green: I think they eat bull semen croissants and rhino horns. (Laughs) But seriously, I think they like the eggs and pastries.
Pedal: Did your team-mate Alex Lavallee cut his hair yet?
Green: Soon, after a few beers on Sunday he will have no choice.
Pedal: Thanks Roland.
Green: No problem, Matt.
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Tour de Langkawi 2004
February 11, 2004 – Canada's Peter Wedge normally finds himself riding off-road with the Kona squad, but right now he is riding alongside his fellow Canucks at the Tour de Langkawi. The New Brunswick native had a rough start to the tour, suffering illness, but has bounced back to take a solid ride in the TT and aiming to support Roland Green as he makes his bid to take back some time on the Genting stage. Pedal had a chance to catch up with Wedge.
Pedal: Peter, first things first, what's up with Eric's tape job on his helmet during the TT?
Wedge: Don't even get me started on the helmet thing. All I can say is it's a good thing Eric won, so no one can laugh…
Pedal: You had a pretty good ride in the TT for a sick rider. How does that work?
Wedge: Well, I was sick, but am feeling much better now. We will see how Genting goes, but I am here to ride for Roland, so my GC doesn't really matter so much.
Pedal: How about those Colombians? What are they eating every day for breakfast?
Wedge: Yeah, I don't think the Colombians eat breakfast, maybe that is why they are not fat like us.
Pedal: Your teammate Alex Lavalle must be getting a tad hot with that hair of his. Thoughts?Wedge: As for Lavallee's hair, I bought scissors yesterday and we are going for mullets to be unveiled soon.
Pedal: We'll be waiting, and good luck.
Wedge: Thank you.
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