http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/ Autoblog Comments for Schumacher back on two wheels for pro bike race http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 1st 2008 2:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/
This is great for 4-wheel and 2-wheel racing. The 2-wheel inustry gets huge propganda from a automotive star (used to be the highest paid athlete in the world). 4-wheelers benefit from the star validitating the skills involved in 4-wheel sports as many of motogp fanboys think real racing is done on two wheels. They beleive the driver is much more involved, whereas these fanboys think F1 guys just have heavy feet with capable electronics.

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He's an automotive celebrity that's trying something new.
That something new also involves automobiles.
In what way is it surprising that this would be noted on an automotive blog?

Schumacher doing well on bikes could have huge effects.
This man has a very large following of fans, and I would think he has the potential to interest many of those fans in a different type of racing. Increased popularity has the potential to change motorcycle racing, putting more money in the sport. More money could allow faster technology advances, speeding trickle down to street bikes. More popularity could mean more motorcycle sales and usage, changing the automotive landscape. The resulting decreases in fuel consumption have significant political, cultural, economical, and some would even say environmental effects. I'd call that newsworthy.]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:21PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 1st 2008 7:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/
April fool !]]>Apr 1st 2008 2:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 1st 2008 5:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 1st 2008 2:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 1st 2008 10:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/
Nicki Hayden does not have Schumacher's stature and legacy in bike racing. If anything, you could have compared this news to Valentino Rossi competing in some open wheel racing event and almost finishing up on the podium.]]>Apr 2nd 2008 1:30AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=94443&ru=279 , Michael!Thanks for all those beautiful races. No one will surpass your records!]]>Apr 2nd 2008 4:08AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 2nd 2008 8:16AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/
"Driving a 2004 Ferrari F2004, Rossi finished eighth fastest of the 15 drivers, completing 53 laps, with a best time of 1.12.851. Schumacher covered a total of 71 laps, setting the third quickest time of the day at 1.11.814. Rossi was faster than a number of established F1 stars on the day"

I'm not knocking Schumi as a motorsports legend, but I'd bet my house he couldn't come within 10seconds of Rossi's lap time on Motogp bikes. Let alone get within 1 sec.]]>Apr 2nd 2008 9:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/01/schumacher-back-on-two-wheels-for-pro-bike-race/Apr 3rd 2008 2:23PM