VeloNews: Frishchkorn reports on crazy stage 19
In his daily Fresh Korn diaries, Will Frischkorn writes about how intense and painful stage 19 was despite the fact that it was supposed to be a transition stage before Saturday’s individual time trial “That uphill start I mentioned — I don’t think we ever dropped below 40ks on it. Unreal. Constant attacks, most by [...]
Charleston Gazette: Frischkorn says Tour 'moving forward'
The Charleston Gazette talks to hometown hero Will Frischkorn about the optimism surrounding the recent suspensions for positive doping tests at the Tour de France. “There’s a definite feeling of moving forward,” said the Charleston native who is competing in his first Tour. “It’s actually catching people these days. There’s very few people taking the [...]
Velonews.com: Frischkorn reports on crazy stage 16
As part of his daily VeloNews diaries, Will Frischkorn writes about the intense stage 16 in the Alps and life in the gruppetto. “I didn’t see much more of what went down at the front after this point … gruppetto had my name all over it. What started as a group of around 20 was [...]
VeloNews: Frishchkorn Into the Alps
In his daily VeloNews diary, Will Frischkorn writes about the pouring rain and crashes that greeted them for their first day in the Alps. From the diary: “I was sixth in our line, just behind Christian, and watched as each of my teammates hit the deck, then followed suit. A Gerolsteiner bike ended up below [...]
Jerobaum Jollies
Passing through some of the world’s finest vineyards, Jonathan Vaughters couldn’t pass up the opportunity make a quick stop in Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a few libations. Here he and Will Frischkorn – both wine aficionados – are clearly thrilled to have in their possession a jerobaum of 2004 Domaine du Pegau, one of the region’s best. [...]
VeloNews: Frishchkorn's Tour diary, stage 14
Writing for VeloNews, Will Frischkorn gives a play-by-play of the hot stage 14. He also talks about having some down time with family members and looking forward to opening the bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape Jonathan Vaughters purchased for him.
Will's "down time"
I’ve been amazed at how busy we are here in France. With one of the biggest differences from just “any other bike race” being the constant media attention. So first and foremost, there always some time devoted to the press. Many quality hours have been spent with the space legs on, effectively immobilizing you for [...]
VeloNews: Frishchkorn's Ch, ch, ch, changes
As part of his daily VeloNews diary, Will Frischkorn writes about the stage 11 and the change in the nature of the race with big time gaps and a GC contender to protect. He also writes about the unfortunate positive tests of Beltran and Duenas. “I think it says something positive as well that people [...]
VeloNews: Frishchkorn reports on first real Tour mountain stage
Writing for VeloNews, Will Frischkorn talks about his impressions of the first real mountain stage of the 2008 Tour de France. “That’s where I am now, the first day in the mountains behind us and a solid drive still ahead. Christian, absolutely killing it out there, jumped up a spot to third overall. Tomorrow’s mountain [...]
VeloNews: Frishchkorn's Tour diary, stage 7- Ouch!
Writing for VeloNews, Will Frischkorn recounts the difficulties of a very intense stage 7 through the Massif Central. “Today was on! The first true blood comin’ out the ears, kick each other in the balls, scrape knuckles on the road sorta stage. Last night David sent out a message to all of us to “mentally [...]
ESPN.com: Two for the road Danny Pate and Will Frischkorn
In her third installment of ESPN.com’s series on the progress of Team Garmin-Chipotle H3O, Bonnie Ford profiles two of the team’s American riders who are making their Tour de France debut: Danny Pate and Will Frischkorn. “Danny Pate and Will Frischkorn couldn’t be more different. But they share the same cause: ride a strong and [...]
VeloNews: Frishchkorn's Tour diary, stage 6
Writing in his daily VeloNews Fresh Korn column, Will Frischkorn talks about the cheeses of the Auvergne region, keeping cool as the racing heats up and the “gruppetto”. From the diary: “The first was a Category 2, really just a long drag, and while the climbers cruised up front, by half way up the sprinters [...]
Huntington Herald Dispatch: Frischkorn ranked 57th in Tour
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch features Charleston native William Frischkorn and his performance at the 2008 Tour de France.
VeloNews: Frishchkorn's Tour diary, stage 5
Writing for VeloNews, Will Frischkorn reports on the longest stage of the 2008 Tour de France. From the diary: “With a nearly straight on wind at our backs we cruised at 45ks an hour with little stress. Lots of time to catch up with others in the bunch and relax a bit. For me it [...]
VeloNews: Hoods Tour Notebook stage 4
VeloNew’s Andrew Hood writes about the ‘Garmin Party’ after the finish of the stage for time trial and the team’s goals for the next few stages. From the ‘Notebook’: “At just 12 seconds off the jersey, the team is hoping the yellow jersey is a possibility in Thursday’s summit finish to Super-Besse. ‘That’s what we’re [...]
Frischkorn VeloNews Diary: The race to relax
In his daily VeloNews Tour de France diary, Will Frischkorn talks about having the unique experience of being one of the last riders to start a Tour de France time trial. “I gotta tell you, it was a pretty wild feeling to be rolling over to the start ramp of the Tour de France, with [...]
Boulder Daily Camera: Boulder rider 3rd at Tour
The Boulder Daily Camera features local resident Will Frischkorn and his amazing performance during stage 3 of the Tour de France. From the article: “I felt pretty darn good. I’m ecstatic to have done this,” said Frischkorn, who has been a member of the Boulder squad since before it became an international contender. “It’s weird [...]
VeloNews Mr. Roger's Tour: Will Power
Velonew’s Neal Rogers profiles colleague and Boulder neighbor, Will Frischkorn as a talented rider, effective domestique and awesome guy. From the journal: “…a journalist jokingly called me a ‘fan.’ That’s not something any reporter wants to hear, particularly from another journalist. But I had to concede the point. Monday was one of those days when [...]
Charleston Gazette: Frischkorn anticipated early breakaway
The Charleston Gazette talks to hometown hero Will Frischkorn about his epic breakaway during stage 3 of the 2008 Tour de France.
Tour Stage 3: Will's aero advantage
Featured Athlete: Will Frischkorn When Will finished today, he was tired, but he wasn’t blown. At 5020 Kilojoules, an average power of 274 Watts (303 when pedaling), and less than 30 minutes of zero time, the day was about as good as it gets for a 5 hr day. But, when I went over Will’s [...]
The Wall Street Journal: Tour rookie nearly steals a stage
Bicycling’s Joe Lindsey, writing for The Wall Street Journal, covers Will Frischkorn’s epic ride and amazing second place finish during stage 3 of the 2008 Tour de France. “Will’s exuberance almost won it today but his inexperience lost it,” said Mr. Vaughters. “But he’ll be in that position again many times over his career. And [...]
Missing Saddle interview with Will Frischkorn
Missing Saddle features this special podcast interview with Will Frischkorn after his 207 km breakaway and second place finish in stage 3 of the 2008 Tour de France. His efforts earned him the Most Aggressive Rider award and the privilege of sporting a red race number for the next stage.
Boulder Daily Camera: Boulder's Frischkorn second in Tour stage
The Boulder Daily Camera features hometown hero Will Frischkorn on his epic ride and second place finish during stage 3 of the Tour de France. “I felt pretty darn good. I’m ecstatic to have done this,” said Frischkorn, who has been a member of the Boulder squad since before it became an international contender.
VeloNew Fresh Tour Korn's stage 3 diary
Will Frischkorn writes from the massage table about his epic ride and second place finish today in his daily VeloNews rider journal.
