Lance and Levi's Prerace Interview With Mick Rogers

guys talk with mick rogers Recorded: 05/24/2009

by cycotic on May 24, 2009 at 6:33 AM

G'day Lance and Levi, thanks for bringing our fellow Aussie Mick Rogers into the bus. It's great to see the camaraderie between you guys. Go Aussie!

by MikBax on May 24, 2009 at 3:08 PM

I have to agree it is good to see the riders talk about the ride.

by fiftyfifty22 on May 24, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Is Super Mario in the Giro? Bring him on if you can

by Sander91 on May 24, 2009 at 6:51 AM

I want to see Jens Voigt in one of the videos, please!

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 7:15 AM

Oh yeah, Jens Voigt, that would be GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D

by TJAG7 on May 24, 2009 at 8:33 AM

I would like to see Tadej Valjavec in one of the videos.He is from Slovenia as your team buddy Jani. Regards,TJ

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 8:34 AM

Now I actually want to see Pauwels from Cervelo. He would have won the stage today, if it wasn't for his stupid director, he's pissed, that would be a fun interview. :-D

by Rozen on May 24, 2009 at 8:55 AM

I would like to se Tomas L?ist.

by Rozen on May 24, 2009 at 8:58 AM

Lovqvist! :D

by LfromMass on May 24, 2009 at 9:12 AM

I would like to meet Andrey Zeits. What a great young rider!

by Adelinex on May 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM

Lovqvist would be cool. He's doing pretty good =)

by ddorsett on May 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM

I love that Australian accent...so bring all the Aussie's in. Seriously, Mick seems to be a great guy...on the quiet side unlike DZ. Nice opposition after DZ. He seems to be a powerful rider with great potential.

by thebtman on May 24, 2009 at 9:23 AM

I think these videos are great and its nice to see the actual people concerned doing their own media thing, as its much better than usual press BS. Good luck Lance and keep living strong. More Johnny Porno pls!

by iz29 on May 24, 2009 at 9:34 AM

Many thanks again for the posts. It looks like you are enjoying yourself. Nice to see Basso attack. Seems like Liquigas will be attacking. "Forza Astana". Enjoying the Italian press bitching and moaning at each other. I wonder if you think Liquisgas is doing themselves a disservice with two guys as captain?

by Malgaciapela on May 24, 2009 at 9:40 AM

Yes, Levi. In 2003 Gibo Simoni won the 10th stage Montecatini terme-Faenza, with Colle Albano and Monte Trebbio in the final, as today. He took away the pink jersey to Garzelli and kept it to Milan. Bye!

by ERIOPEL on May 24, 2009 at 9:41 AM

It's nice to have Michael "Mick" Rogers sharing an interview with you and Levi, very much appreciated.

Well, as far as the next superstar cyclist to be interviewed, I was going to ask another Australian cyclist by the name of Rory Sutherland, but since only the ones in the Giro, what about Yaroslav "Popo" Popovych from Team Astana? or Denis Menchov, or Danilo Di Luca? Anyone from these three will be just fine. I'll give you my next list later.:-)Thanks for sharing this video interview.

By the way, good ride today at Stage 15. Good luck tomorrow. Take care.

by GPREBOIS on May 24, 2009 at 9:46 AM

Eh Lance, why don't you welcome on your bus "Il Mito", that is to say the great Michele Ferrari, one of your best friends? You're nearby Bologna, he must be around. Or maybe he is in Sankt-Moritz or in Tenerife, on the Teide...who knows. He would have been great to hear him, he knows eveything about cycling and training

by Nazar_Lviv on May 24, 2009 at 9:46 AM

Hello from Ukraine!!! :) It would be great to see Yaroslav Popovych. Thanks :)))))

by mjsanchez1002 on May 24, 2009 at 9:48 AM

LA why not get your old buddy George up for an interview?

by GPREBOIS on May 24, 2009 at 9:49 AM

Better: tell Di Luca to come, and ask him why he trained a month around Los Angeles this winter, when it's so great to ride instead in Tuscany or Liguria...? What did he do there, in the Balco's region?

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 10:04 AM

If you're going to interview L?ist, just note that it's with an ?t an o. :-D

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM

It pronounced with the swedish letter, o with two dots. ;-)

by Rachelgio on May 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM

BIG GEORGIE!

by Budda09 on May 24, 2009 at 10:08 AM

Ok ... now you guys are showing off! :)

by JohanBergman on May 24, 2009 at 10:13 AM

I vote for Lovkvist as well!

by glennrobinson68 on May 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM

Want to see a tete-a-tete with Chechu! (you said he was the nicest human in the race). Dont let him just come on and say hi - ask him 'what he's got' til something comes out! :D

Alternatively, what about one of those girls who gives the pink jersey wearer a kiss/flowers at end of each stage. What's goin through her head when she's kissing a sweaty skinny bike rider on the podium?

by ognuno on May 24, 2009 at 10:34 AM

It would be nice to see young Belgian Kevin Seeldraeyers for an interview

by ggillett on May 24, 2009 at 10:36 AM

Jen's Voigt would be interesting to hear from!

by judychav on May 24, 2009 at 10:41 AM

how about paulo bettini?--Technically not a rider, but he is riding on a motorcycle for those of us on the west coast (no universal sports) we see and hear him everyday!! Loved paulo in the amgen tours!!!

by hwskene on May 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Can you try to get Mark Cavendish on video?

by Abratka on May 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM

I think a "quick second" with Jens Voigt would be good...

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 11:01 AM

Jens Voigt is the funniest guy EVER. He can speak english, but he has such a funny German accent. And he's VERY enthusiastic.

by LeCorbusier on May 24, 2009 at 11:02 AM

Lance !
Lovqvist would be great

by bl4ck on May 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM

yea, everybody likes Vens Voigt, the king of breakaways.

by bl4ck on May 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM

yea, everybody likes Vens Voigt, the king of breakaways.

by dawnapedersen on May 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM

How about Ivan Basso? He would be great.

by JanBB on May 24, 2009 at 12:57 PM

These videos are the best thing ever!!! Thank you for bringing us into your amazing world. I have to believe Eddy Merckx is floatin' around the course somewhere,,, bring him in for
"The Back of the Bus" video.

by RALPHSTANLEY on May 24, 2009 at 1:04 PM

WHY DON´T YOU INTERVIEW RUBIERA, A HARD-WORKING AND TRUSTWORTHY GUY WHO IS ALWAYS, OR AT LEAST HE TRIES TO DO SO, AT THE DECISIVE MOMENTS?

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

Yay, Voigt, can't wait! :-D

by SPANIARDRIDER on May 24, 2009 at 1:17 PM

I want to see Carlos Sastre if is posible, Chechu is a friend of him he can recruit him to some funny. Carlos also likes to much do these things

by eswinburne on May 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM

I def think you all should take a vid in the High Road Bus...if not the Lampre bus... I mean, come on, where's the cycling spirit of unity..

by SarahMariaSaxo on May 24, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Carlos would be great. :-D

by jamman on May 24, 2009 at 2:01 PM

Hey Lance, How about Basso.

by leshewett on May 24, 2009 at 2:15 PM

Thanks Lance. Great videos. Great riding guys. Looking forward to Jens. How about Allan Davis in Studio Fade?? Good luck to the whole team today. Go Levi - you can do it!!!!

by bugwan on May 24, 2009 at 2:46 PM

Thanks for the interview/chat guys, great to see a fello Aussie on the bus!
I'd love to see Jens Voight in the hot seat. He's a real character in the movie "Overcoming", so I'm sure he'd put out some quality humour for your audience...

Cheers
David Bugden.

by ziaboulder on May 24, 2009 at 3:17 PM

How about an interview with Marco Casartelli? Or, from the the team Popo or the peloton Gerrans or Wegelius?

by ziaboulder on May 24, 2009 at 3:20 PM

Saw you on the top of Mogollon -- Thanks again for coming to New Mexico.

by s2fy on May 24, 2009 at 3:22 PM

Bring Liz Kreutz on as a special guest. Ask her what's it like to hang on the back of a moto photographing the Giro. The only women (I think?) doing this should have some interesting stories about the testostorone-laden peleton. Maybe ask her if she would review the new DZ-Lips product that @dzabriskie is coming out with. :-) (OK-Maybe not...)

by joebriceno on May 24, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Lance, any chance you can get an interview with Di Luca?

by JLDeputy on May 24, 2009 at 3:41 PM

I can't even imagine riding as many miles in 1 day as you are but u sure are fun to watch. LOL
Hugs,
Jen

by larryk9 on May 24, 2009 at 3:42 PM

How about the only Canadian in the race Michael Barry?

by laughwithme on May 24, 2009 at 4:24 PM

Lance, You should have Liz Kreutz on the bus for a interview. She takes such awsome pics of you and the team. I would like to hear how she decides what to shoot and why? Geez Lance, get a gal on the bus for all us gals that watch cycling. She is part of the team too!

by liam753 on May 24, 2009 at 5:53 PM

I know you probably won't get to read this at the bottom of all these comments but.. It would be great if you could talk to Julian Dean - Garmin, the lone New Zealander in the Peleton.

Loads of Lance and Levi fans down here in New Zealand and it would be great to see you guys talking to one of our own :)

by kidscientist on May 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM

WWJD - What Would Jens Do? :-)
Honestly, all of these videos are outstanding. It has really been fun to watch them. Thanks!

by StEbeling on May 24, 2009 at 7:23 PM

Hard to get cyclists to talk! Jens is a prime candidate and maybe David Millar would have some great insight. Agree with the look inside with the vids. Outstanding!

by REDCYCLE13 on May 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM

These videos are becoming more entertaining than the actual Giro! Keep it up! Get Danielson on and ask him why he is in 82nd place? The next Lance my ass!

by Martinlind on May 25, 2009 at 12:12 AM

I Would like to see Ivan basso or Jens Voigt :D

by matox75 on May 25, 2009 at 1:34 AM

Hi lance you doing an amazing job! Thx for the videos i'm really enjoyin' it. Can we see Di Luca?

by micksbiggestfan on May 25, 2009 at 2:47 AM

thanks for making my day/week/year...as mick's biggest fan , I really got a kick out of seeing that footage!

by cycotic on May 25, 2009 at 4:29 AM

Levi is so cute!

by drichi2009 on May 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM

Huh? Bette Midler isn't in the Giro this year?

by mauriceism on May 26, 2009 at 3:19 AM

Hey Lance,
Never watched the Giro since 1985 when I was rooting for Bernard Hinault. I now just watch it to get inspiration of you in your comeback. Really interested what your listening to in your iPod while warming up for a time-trial on the indoor trainer. Is it something that gets you pumped and ready to explode out of the gates and keep the energy high, or is it something to mellow your thoughts of how you will ride the race.

Cheers

Maurice