If you could ask Sean Kelly a question, what would it be ?
Sean Kelly is one of the greatest cyclists in the history of the sport. A man with 193 professional victories to his name. An Icon to many and a hero to all. If you could ask him a question, what would it be ?
You can ask your question in the comments section below, or on Facebook or Twitter and I will post up the 10 best questions and answers.
Barry
14 COMMENTS
Freddy Jansegers
I was wondering wich gear Sean used when he was training at the Mahon Falls or Tickincor. Being a Belgian, I don’t have an idea how steap these climbs are. I’m coming to do the Sean Kelly cycling tour next year and was wondering if a 34-27 gear is ok. I’m a well trained rider.
Peter
Hi Freddy,
I climb these hills on 36-27T. I am not a well trained rider, but have been cycling regularly for the last 3 years and cycled the Tour three times. Actually, my first one I managed on a 39-26T, just (that was what the bike came with).
Regards and Good Luck next August!
Peter
Freddy Jansegers
Many thanks Peter!
David Furlong
Did Sean ever race cyclocross competitively? I’d imagine he’d be fairly handy at it…
Peter
Sure, hi did – have a look at the picture above :).
Freddy Jansegers
Peter, I think this is a picture of a Paris-Roubaix edition, can’t say which year…
dapower
When is the audio-book version of Hunger coming out?
I’d pay lots of money to listen to Sean narrate his life story…the words would come alive.
Paul Lafford
If Sean Kelly was in the modern day peloton, what would be the biggest difference he would observe, as compared to his time? Can I be greedy Barry and ask one more. How does Sean think he would have fared against Froome and Contador etc?
Pat Murphy
What modern day cyclist does Sean think is the most similar to him on terms of style of rider, overall strengths and weaknesses ?
pat breen
Has sprinting become too dominated by the modern sprint train? How different in this regard was sprinting in Sean Kelly’s era(s)? Which was a better race?
Tadhg Delaney
What 5 traits does he believe are the most important to get to the tnof the sport and what lessons has he learned in the way there
Tom Morrissey
What team did Sean have the best craic with.
Dave o Keeffe
any training tips for a flanders sportive in April 2015?
pironuvu
Training on cobblestones, but where do you find them in Ireland?