Certainly. He's a very promising young rider. I worked with a guy who was born in Estonia and keeps up with the Estonian community in the US. He wasn't big into cycling at all, but he knew of Rein and we talked about him during the tour often. Cycling is one sport which the Americans don't dominate. It's nice to get exposure to things beyond our little corner of the world for a change.
I was being serious. "Our" last 8 Tour de France wins have been revoked as cheats. This year and last year a Brit won. The year before, an Aussie. Sure there are other races, but the Tour is the pinnacle each year.
Ah sorry, I was referring to sports putside of cycling. The US are a good all round sporting nation but I would never describe them as the dominant country in world sport.
Say hello to Rein for me!
stalde [OP] 5 points · Aug 2013 · Fuji SL 2.0 105
Is this a dream or Americans actually do know about Estonia and Rein Taaramäe?
FajitaJoe 3 points · Aug 2013 · 2011 Trek Madone 6
Certainly. He's a very promising young rider. I worked with a guy who was born in Estonia and keeps up with the Estonian community in the US. He wasn't big into cycling at all, but he knew of Rein and we talked about him during the tour often. Cycling is one sport which the Americans don't dominate. It's nice to get exposure to things beyond our little corner of the world for a change.
George1231 1 points · Aug 2013
Confused whether this comment about the US dominating sport is serious.
FajitaJoe 1 points · Aug 2013 · 2011 Trek Madone 6
I was being serious. "Our" last 8 Tour de France wins have been revoked as cheats. This year and last year a Brit won. The year before, an Aussie. Sure there are other races, but the Tour is the pinnacle each year.
George1231 1 points · Aug 2013
Ah sorry, I was referring to sports putside of cycling. The US are a good all round sporting nation but I would never describe them as the dominant country in world sport.
White_Lobster 2 points · Aug 2013
Yep, and Jan Kirsipuu. But that's about it.
stalde [OP] 1 points · Aug 2013 · Fuji SL 2.0 105
What about Tanel Kangert? He had a strong performance at Giro.
EpoxyD 1 points · Aug 2013
I forget he was Estonian as well! The guy knows how to ride against the clock, that's for sure!
Schmoopykins 2 points · Aug 2013 · 2018 Emonda SL 6|2019 Roscoe 8
The only Estonians I know are Clement "Puppey" Ivanov and Arvo Pärt. The only thing I know about Estonia is that they can't into nordic
Spartannia 2 points · Aug 2013 · 2013 CAAD10 2, 2010 Giant Defy 1
Love his music.