Lance just announced on twitter...
he is riding the tour - shocker - Amazing power of that little app eh? Apparently it was the interview he did with the AP this weekend. So I need 75 words now - how come others can post without 75 words? I am only at twenty words but really wanted the fine readers at Podium Cafe to know that it just popped up on twitter. Given that I now have to come up with 20 more words there will probably be 3 posts already on this subject.
Update, by Chris: Some links:
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Here we come
seems like there is nothing stopping him. The french? Contador?
by King of Doping on
Dec 1, 2008 3:34 PM EST
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The Italians will stop him
My prediction remains that he will ride the Giro to win and the Tour in support of Accountancy. He can’t peak for both.
by Softie on
Dec 1, 2008 3:37 PM EST
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I officially endorse this prediction
I think he knows he can’t beat Bert, so he is peaking for the Giro and helping Astana dominate the Tour. Best case scenario, wins the Giro and top five at the tour. Worst case scenario, second or third at the Giro and helps Bert win the Tour. Not bad for an old man who has been out of the game for a while.
by PopUp Rolen on
Dec 1, 2008 3:42 PM EST
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I was just going to see if anyone posted this
Lance also posted a video link on Twitter a few days ago of the last few kms of the 1993 Worlds Championships that someone had forwarded to him. Takes a few minutes for the site to load (it is an Asian video site) but it is pretty cool. The announcer says Lance is known as a “big head” even back then. Hah.
by ZoeRochelle on
Dec 1, 2008 3:56 PM EST
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Even before that, Zoe.
I have that ‘93 Champs on video (non-Asian edition) and there aren’t any telling interviews or anything. I’ve followed him since his Subaru-Montgomery days and can confirm that back in ’92 & ’93, when he turned pro, he was considered kinduva, how do you say? “duck-head”.
by itswells on
Dec 1, 2008 4:22 PM EST
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Seems he will be riding in support at le Tour
Contador said today that lance is important for Astana at the Tour. Doesn’t sound like a guy who is too worried about Lance threatening his team leadership role. They probably had a nice chat with Johan about this today. Btw. if Lance, even after 7 Tour wins, sacrifices himself full heartily for Bert, and helps his teammate win, then the respect I will have for Lance will go up big time. Good news for versus as well.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 1, 2008 4:09 PM EST
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Alberto will stop Lance :-)
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 1, 2008 5:04 PM EST
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Do you guys see Lance getting bottles for Contador? Really?
I don’t and I’m sure we won’t be seeing that, no way. He might help out, but there has to be more to it than this. He’s not getting anything in return unless Bert rides for him in the Giro. I don’t believe the whole cancer cause excuse he’s given for his comeback and I doubt he would do anything out of the kindness of his heart for another rider.
If I just had one more gear, I...
by SpunOut on
Dec 1, 2008 5:23 PM EST
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I don't see him lugging bottles
But I do see him riding like Levi did in this year’s Veulta. Riding tempo enough to hurt some legs, but not hard enough to blow himself to bits. I think Lance will ride tempo at the foot of the climb, but never slay himself like Jens and Fabian did for Carlos. After putting in the required “team” time at the front, he will try to hang on to Bert’s tire for as long as possible and make up time in the time trials.
The wild card is the stage 20 finish at Ventoux. Harder to predict how the “team player” will act when he’s racing up a mountain, and not against the clock, on the day the Tour will be decided.
by PopUp Rolen on
Dec 1, 2008 5:38 PM EST
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Good call, I agree
as loaded as Astana is, he won’t have to do as much support riding. Getting bottles is such a cliche IMO, riding in support doesn’t just mean fetching bottles, there is a lot more riders do to support their team leaders. As you mentioned Levi rode in support on the Angliru, tearing the field apart and sacrificing his own chances, but he didn’t fetch bottles. I’m curious to see were Levi figures in all of this though.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 1, 2008 5:49 PM EST
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Lance will carry bottles.
I have no doubt. The scenario will be that he goes back to the team car for a chat and when he’s sure that the cameras are on him and rolling he will take on some bottles. It’s just makes PR sense.
" Well, art is art isn't it? Still on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now uh . . . Now you tell me what you know." Groucho Marx
by flying dog on
Dec 1, 2008 7:44 PM EST
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It's a question of personality...
so, no, I don’t see no bottles. There’s no evidence to suggest it. You have to judge by the track record. I say show me, then I’ll believe it.
by Steno on
Dec 2, 2008 12:32 AM EST
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He carried bottles a lot for Hincapie back in the day.
You can go look it up.
by Ryan_Liles on
Dec 2, 2008 3:03 AM EST
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Of course, you're right,
but I’m taking “carry bottles” as a metaphor for altruistic behavior in general, that is, behavior with an unselfish regard for ir devotion to the welfare of others. I don’t think that’s impossible in this situation. Truly, I will rejoice to see it.
by Steno on
Dec 2, 2008 10:10 AM EST
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Thems' some big words.
I think you may be suffering from the media OD that was all Lance all the time during the 7 tours he won and it has whitewashed what the guy did during the early season for his team, particularly Hincapie.
In fact, the last national championship Travis Brown won, Lance helped him during that race as well.
Oh, and let’s not forget his dedication to Casartelli and the repeated gestures he made toward him throughout the years.
Now, do I think Lance has the propensity to be an arrogant ass, yeah, but he has always displayed a very classic and honorable behavior toward his team.
by Ryan_Liles on
Dec 2, 2008 10:46 AM EST
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Did Levi get bottles for Contador in the Vuelta?
I doubt Lance will carry anyones bottles. But I don’t see it mattering either. I would be more worried about him deciding to attack at a bad time for Contador because his legs felt good or something like that.
by jsallee00 on
Dec 1, 2008 5:40 PM EST
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Lance won't win, Alberto will kick his ass...
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 1, 2008 5:45 PM EST
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Armstrong pulls out of the Giro, and races the Tour to win - as he's always done,
any takers?
by lyne on
Dec 1, 2008 5:49 PM EST
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No, I think he really is going for the Giro next year
I might be a sucker on this, but I actually take him at his word this time. i think he really wants to win a different GT and it being in its 100th year makes it even more special.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 1, 2008 5:53 PM EST
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sorry don't see it at all
either he doesn’t start the Giro or he pulls out in the first week
by lyne on
Dec 1, 2008 6:01 PM EST
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Dang
Lyne, you’re so… realistic. Drives me nuts.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 6:05 PM EST
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just tired of the unstopping changing stories around the un-retirement
but I’ll be quiet…
by lyne on
Dec 1, 2008 6:08 PM EST
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Well
I wouldn’t blame you for bowing out of the Lance Paper Chase. The media swarm gets old fast.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 6:10 PM EST
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well he and his PR machine are feeding the media swarm wouldn't you say
I personally find it hard to believe that the guy that was touted as being maniacal about details by his own PR is now changing his mind every interview about what he is doing (and let’s not even go into the testing that he announced in a press conference has not even started and even worse the testing protocols are not even established) – for me, it’s a well orchestrated media blitz to keep his name in the news.
But he better watch the backlash caused by such a blitz, as things have changed since he last competed. At this point, he should take a step back, train quietly and finalize the testing with Catlin.
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 1:23 PM EST
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But it's going to continue for a long, long time...
because it’s obviously the biggest news since VJ Day.
by Steno on
Dec 2, 2008 12:48 AM EST
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It was even in the Times yesterday....
…yes, that’s a BRITISH newspaper writing on a form of cycling that doesn’t involve going round in circles!
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 7:42 AM EST
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Well i'll have to respectfully disagree
I do see him pulling out if he loses a chunk of time early.The 2 mountain stages in the first week benefit him in that he can see very early how good he actually is. I think he is too competitive to pull out if he is right there in contention. But if he’s already out of it then I could see him heading home early, but I don’t see that happening.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 1, 2008 6:06 PM EST
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Right with you Lyne
Just don’t see him serious about the Giro….and now that he has proclaimed he is riding Le Tour….hmmmm….how long before he pulls out of the Giro?
By the way….invites to the Tour have not been sent yet right?
by steph- on
Dec 1, 2008 7:38 PM EST
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could you imagine the versus coverage of that scenario?
unbearable, I’d say.
by jsallee00 on
Dec 1, 2008 5:54 PM EST
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mmm, yes
I like how you think.
My main complaint about this news? Tuttobiciweb felt the need to run that stupid Liebowitz nude shot with today’s headline. Really, do I have to see that again? Too many re-runs. We really need some new material here.
by gavia on
Dec 1, 2008 8:44 PM EST
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Heh
Reason #1,306 not to buy used bikes from pro cyclists.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 8:50 PM EST
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Uh huh.
See what happens if Benna’s used bikes ever go up for sale.
by majope on
Dec 1, 2008 8:58 PM EST
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Benna's bike? Can I have that already?!
Might be a bit on the large side, but Benna does have little legs…..
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 7:43 AM EST
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A lot of Lance's endorsements
are aimed not at hard core cycling fans, but at the general public who can probably only name one or two cyclists. While we’d think it’s very cool if he really rode support for a teammate, most people would hear that story as simply “Lance failed in his comeback”. I just don’t see him going to the Tour and not aiming for a win, but I’d love to be wrong.
by Katiek on
Dec 1, 2008 9:08 PM EST
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Oh, great. I can get back to living now.
by Sui Juris on
Dec 1, 2008 6:37 PM EST
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Lance has posted pics of him and Levi surfing today at Astana "Boot Camp"
on his Twitter feed. Love that he is using Twitter for real. Its fun.
by ZoeRochelle on
Dec 1, 2008 6:56 PM EST
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I see they're working hard the the training camp then!
Oh, and ‘Levi and I’? Bad grammar there Lance!
by Albertina on
Dec 1, 2008 7:01 PM EST
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Similar to the paint ball play at other team's camps.
But at least surfing works on your balance. I can see how it would help their riding. But its probably just fun for the team to get to know each other.
by ZoeRochelle on
Dec 1, 2008 7:16 PM EST
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heh, heh
Wanna go surfing Lance? We’ll take you surfing…
by gavia on
Dec 1, 2008 8:45 PM EST
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evil one aren't you?
perhaps he’d like a day like sunday no?
by Fred Marx on
Dec 2, 2008 9:41 AM EST
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I wish I could surf!
Looks like so much fun, but the sea doesn’t so that where I come from….
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 10:04 AM EST
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hmm, not really, does it
You could go to France or up to Ireland. Ireland looks really quite chilly, though ;-)
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 12:13 PM EST
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I had a bit of a try in west Wales, where the waves are slightly larger.
You get a lot of surfers out there, near St David’s, the smallest city in England. There’s a gorgeous beach called Whitesands. Amazing sunsets there. (my piccie)
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:35 PM EST
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Gargh, just realised...
…St David’s isn’t the smallest city in England, coz it’s in Wales! I meant Britain…
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:36 PM EST
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I love the photo!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 9:37 PM EST
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What happened Sunday?
One of my facebook friends from San Jose mentioned hellacious surf too.
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by Chris... on
Dec 2, 2008 10:15 AM EST
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North of Point Conception
Bleh. I deleted my previous to drop an edit, and then lost it. Some daze.
NorCali and Central Cali went big. There was a big storm in the North Pacific, that picked up some nice tropical stuff from Japan. North of Point Conception here in Cali got walloped, and some spots south of the point, that work on a steep, long period, north swell had double-overhead plus sets coming through. Not too many of those though, 300 degree swell angle is iffy for most spots below the Point, cuz it shadows and there’s islands and crap in the way.
Here’s what the NorCali big wave spot, Mavericks looked like.
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 12:10 PM EST
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Reading that makes me wonder
just how funky I sound talking about cycling. So confusing.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 1:54 PM EST
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lol
If you lived in Cali, it would be probably be a little less confusing. Point Conception is that big bump that sticks out as you go up the coast from SoCali.
The off-shore islands are confusing – it’s easy to forget they’re there until you go to the wrong beach at the wrong time looking for surf. d’oh :-P
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 2:10 PM EST
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:-) Good thing Albertina and Cyclegirl
haven’t read it yet – “point conception” – “steep, long period” – “north swell” – “spots below the point”. Blushing goodies, that sounds, well, ummm, interesting. ha ha.
I wonder if one of our new threads for December should be – “Cycling things that sound dirty, but aren’t…” Gosh knows we have some fun “dirty” pictures to include. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 2:15 PM EST
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bahahahaha!
i will never read a surf report that same way again ;-)
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 2:25 PM EST
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I have now...bahahahaha!
A splendid turn of phrase you have there Gav ;-)
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:38 PM EST
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And yes
I am now facebook friends with Nikki and Albertina. So the day hasn’t been a total loss.
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by Chris... on
Dec 2, 2008 3:11 PM EST
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speaking of facebook
you should create a podiumcafe group
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 6:42 PM EST
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Totally agree.
I think you should set one up. :p-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 9:39 PM EST
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Yes go ahead!
I’m all for as many places as possible to chatter and gossip :-)
by Albertina on
Dec 3, 2008 8:06 AM EST
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WOW
that blows m mind.
Also, when does he get an Astana jersey of his own?
by Hons on
Dec 1, 2008 7:32 PM EST
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That is so pathetic!
An unidentified American Tour de France podium finisher. I think it’s time to give ESPN massive shit over this.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 7:33 PM EST
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I am no Levi fan...
…but dang, that was soooo wrong.
by steph- on
Dec 1, 2008 7:37 PM EST
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And he got a Bronze for the US at the Olympics!
Really sad.
by Veloki on
Dec 1, 2008 7:40 PM EST
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Am thinking
pure laziness. Something that zipped over the wires, and ESPN didn’t take two fucking seconds to identify Levi. Or, they don’t have a single person on staff who has ever heard of another cyclist outside Lance. They seem to outsource all their coverage.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 7:52 PM EST
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Saved for posterity
In case they get a clue, then try to deny it ever happened.

by majope on
Dec 1, 2008 7:52 PM EST
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Well done.
I think it’s time to go large with this in its own thread.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 7:53 PM EST
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ppppppppbbbbbbbbbbbbttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s only freaking december first. We have way too long to endure this tripe. when do the Aussies start racing again? Yes I’m bitter, I just returned from a week in misty San Diego, to find it’s almost been warmer here in UT and it’s drier for sure…… We actually lost snow pack over the last 7 days.
by Fred Marx on
Dec 1, 2008 11:10 PM EST
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Feel free to come get your snow pack.
It’s landed here in Chicagoland and was a bitch to shovel tonight. Feel free to come and get it. You can have it for free. really. you can. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 1, 2008 11:23 PM EST
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Guest room is all yours.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 1:55 PM EST
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Cry me a river
Nothing open in Washington yet. It was 55 degrees in the Cascades yesterday.
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by Chris... on
Dec 1, 2008 11:31 PM EST
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Just to t you know, it's 30 degrees here
and it was damn hot whe i rode….
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 3:05 AM EST
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It's because of comments like that
you had to wait a million months to get your bike. It’s called karma.
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
by Jens on
Dec 2, 2008 5:41 AM EST
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LOL Jens..
I could give daily weather forecast from Australia if you like, plus beach report..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 5:55 AM EST
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Yes you could, yes you could
You could also get flaming saddlesores that burn with the power of 15 suns. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
by Jens on
Dec 2, 2008 7:42 AM EST
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lol
I was going to say that winter comes to us all, but actually, does it ever get cold in Brisbane at all? So not fair.
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 7:49 AM EST
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Not really,
May have to put a jumper on for a week or two :-)
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
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by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 4:19 PM EST
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Ah, international English
As silly as “jumper” sounds for an article of clothing, I suppose it has more charm than “sweater”.
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by Chris... on
Dec 2, 2008 4:54 PM EST
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I read jumper and pictured a cute little
overhaul’s outfit like the ones from oshkosh b’gosh.
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by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 5:15 PM EST
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Jumper isn't international?! Well I never!
Do you ever call them pullovers? My Dad is however the only Englishman I’ve ever heard use the word!
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:42 PM EST
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ha ha for me a jumper is a dress that you wear over a turtleneck or a shirt
wore a lot in elementary school (and the tights would match the turtleneck!!)
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 6:44 PM EST
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Really? You live and learn!
And by turtleneck, I assume you mean polo neck? ;-)
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:49 PM EST
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don't think so
a turtleneck sweater has a turnover collar – see http://tinyurl.com/66eshx
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 6:53 PM EST
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Yup, that's what we know as a polo neck jumper
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:57 PM EST
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really? interesting
coz a polo for me as a collar just like a shirt…
who knew!
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 7:06 PM EST
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That's a polo shirt.
Polo necks are entirely different ;-)
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 7:08 PM EST
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lol of course
come to PdC to learn about cycling … and more
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 7:09 PM EST
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Know, that's funny.. Well done Jens..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 4:18 PM EST
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surf report for Bells would be nice
with pic’s of course.
by Fred Marx on
Dec 2, 2008 9:43 AM EST
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No your being like my brother
….who glady gives me weather updates from his house in Hawaii when I post about the snow here.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 1:57 PM EST
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so, we're going to visit your brother, when?
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 2:07 PM EST
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I'm ready when you are.
He lives on the big island and keeps telling me to come visit.
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by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 2:20 PM EST
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lol
that sounds fun. i’ve been drooling over hawaii photos lately. yum.
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 2:26 PM EST
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oohhh the Big Island is absolutely beautiful
I’d be up for a return visit ;)
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 2:29 PM EST
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very!
I was there a couple times as a kid. Super purty.
Oooh, warm water.
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 2:43 PM EST
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Maybe you can explain
(hopefully the same pic appears) as to why this guy has a board for what appears to be a calm river like area?
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by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 2:50 PM EST
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hmm
I’m going to guess that he’s just going for a paddle to check out the scenery. It would be a nice way to spend an hour or so, I would think.
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 2:54 PM EST
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I think that would be more my kind
of surfing. The safe kind. Just keep your balance and float out. Yep. Think I can actually do that. LOL!
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Dec 2, 2008 3:06 PM EST
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lol
He’s probably not even going to stand up. Just paddle around.
You could totally have fun surfing in happy splashy waves somewhere. It’s not hard or scarey if you pick the right spot. The spot the Astana kids went looked fun and low stress.
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 3:12 PM EST
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realistically? The beach is probably right behind the photog
and the better break is on the other side of the river…. Hawaii is know for obscure little places that break big, but are a beotch to get to…
by Fred Marx on
Dec 2, 2008 7:49 PM EST
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eh, based on what the text said?
it sounds like a deep valley surrounded by mountains.
by gavia on
Dec 2, 2008 7:50 PM EST
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My brother would agree.
Keeps telling me about an amazing beach near him that only locals know as you have to hike to get to it.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 9:41 PM EST
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They have albatrosses in Hawaii, no?
I have a strange obsession with the birds. So beautiful in the air but so funny on land!
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 6:45 PM EST
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just backcountry
trails are for sissies.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris... on
Dec 2, 2008 10:16 AM EST
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Question...
Why is the announcement not posted at the Astana website?
by Steno on
Dec 2, 2008 12:38 AM EST
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It is now.
News Flash in the scrolling Latest News box on the right side of the page.
by majope on
Dec 2, 2008 7:33 AM EST
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There's no "i" in "team"
For some odd reason, Astana put the roommate setup on its website.
Alberto with Jesus
Assan with Chechu
Jani with Sergio
Valeriy with Alexsandr
Horner with Haimar
Max with Dani
Roman with Dmitriy
Andreas with Gregy
Berik with Andrey
Levi with Steve
Benji with Popo
Bolat with Sergey
Michael with Tomas
Lance by himself
by PopUp Rolen on
Dec 2, 2008 8:28 AM EST
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Why would they post that?
It must be revenge from that spokesperson-guy who was left out of the loop and made comments like “Lance to Astana? What is you , drunk?” the day before Lance joined Astana.
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
by Jens on
Dec 2, 2008 8:33 AM EST
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Alberto with Jesus
And the Accountant’s stock goes way, way up in the Bible Belt.
by majope on
Dec 2, 2008 8:44 AM EST
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well, it would
you know, if they were big on reading.
by Sui Juris on
Dec 2, 2008 8:52 AM EST
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At least they edited it
It originally said “Lance with Michele”.
by mysterion on
Dec 2, 2008 8:58 AM EST
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What a terribly odd thing to make available!
And Lance gets a room to himself I see…..hmmmm
by Albertina on
Dec 2, 2008 9:00 AM EST
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easier to sneak in a sleazy twin or two......
by Fred Marx on
Dec 2, 2008 9:44 AM EST
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WADA violation
Celibacy decreases testosterone, therefore an Olsen would be a performance-enhancing technique.
by Softie on
Dec 2, 2008 10:39 AM EST
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Fun giggles with this stuff today.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 1:59 PM EST
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that is very odd.
I am wondering how much the traffic increased on the Astana website since the Lance comeback announcement.
by ZoeRochelle on
Dec 2, 2008 12:01 PM EST
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Had to laugh at AP article
with the headline: “”http://www.usatoday.com/sports/cycling/2008-12-02-reaction-to-armstrong_N.htm" target="new">Tour officials ho hum about Lance’s return"
These quotes made me chuckle as well:
Eric Boyer, head of the International Association of Professional Cyclist Groups and sporting director for the French team Cofidis, said simply: “I don’t want to react. It doesn’t interest me.”
Francaise des Jeux manager Marc Madiot mocked any concerns that Armstrong might have about safety, and took a not-so-subtle dig at his home state of Texas.
“You can tell him simply that France isn’t Texas. We’re not in the Far West in France,” Madiot said. “We are honest and respectful people. That’s all.”
by Katiek on
Dec 2, 2008 1:09 PM EST
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darn edit function
here’s the link to the article
by Katiek on
Dec 2, 2008 1:10 PM EST
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More from Astana
Would this be news if it weren’t on “Armstrong’s Team”
http://sports.yahoo.com/sc/news?slug=ap-astana-helmet&prov=ap&type=lgns
by jsallee00 on
Dec 2, 2008 4:43 PM EST
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Well, it is the off-season
Cycling’s a bit thin on news these days.
And at least they could identify the team mate.
by majope on
Dec 2, 2008 4:58 PM EST
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Ha!
They caved! A day after our relentless assault of logic, they’re painstakingly identifying Max Iglinsky! We must use our power for good, not evil.
Oh, and I love December training pics. That must be Yaro-Pop in the Lotto shirt, but who’s sporting the Euskie kit?
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris... on
Dec 2, 2008 7:51 PM EST
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I like Zubes. His eyebrows amuse me.
I’m quite sad he left Euskie actually, though I can see why he did…
by Albertina on
Dec 3, 2008 8:12 AM EST
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except that it's not Iglinsky in the photo, it's Horner
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 7:53 PM EST
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Sweet jeezus!
Now I get it. Ouch!
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris... on
Dec 2, 2008 8:51 PM EST
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No Chris... Ouch is that other team. ha ha
But yeah, do they just not like our guys Levi and Horner. What the heck is up. I try to be so careful with names but make some oops sometimes but I do try. And I do correct the second someone points it out.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 9:45 PM EST
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Hahaha! Oh. Dear.
This story was even in our morning paper today…..is it really that important? Most odd!
by Albertina on
Dec 3, 2008 8:11 AM EST
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They even have this in Sporza
link, notice the difference though, in Sporza the title mentions Horner and says nothing about Lance, everyone f**king knows who Chris Horner is in Belgium, not so much in the US.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 2, 2008 5:06 PM EST
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Horner: Known in Belgium and not in the USA
And that sums up what’s wrong with America.
Chris should be a god in this country.
"All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it."- H. L. Mencken
by ursula on
Dec 2, 2008 6:52 PM EST
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More TDU announcement
My goss was right, Team Katusha are coming, yayayayayay… I’m excited, can’t wait to catch up with my insider hehehe
also Garmin…
http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/2009/?q=Teams
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 7:57 PM EST
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well since Tour Down Under is a ProTour race, all proTour teams should be racing in it
who are the wildcards tho?
by lyne on
Dec 2, 2008 8:00 PM EST
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UNI SA will be racing
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 8:09 PM EST
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Katyusha aren't just coming, they're coming to dominate sprints
McEwen, Steegmans, and De Haes, they clearly want to get Robbie some more wins in his home country.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 2, 2008 8:04 PM EST
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Katusha are coming to win - Agree, sprints are what won it last year...
I think Steegman will be going for it too..
and yes, can’t wait for him to arrive (insider)
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 8:12 PM EST
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Sprints are what won last year, but isn't this year supposed to have a tougher stage?
would you happen to know that? I thought I read somewhere that there was supposed to be a pretty hilly stage, I sure hope so.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 2, 2008 8:23 PM EST
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Yeah they are throwing in a few more hills, but the hills are just hills nothing like Europe.
But it will still come down to the sprints i believe,, Just my thoughts though..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 8:32 PM EST
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Yeah but maybe there will be more attacking this year
obviously I don’t expect any big climbs down under but I would like to see guys like Rogers being more aggressive.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 2, 2008 8:34 PM EST
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There were attacks this year,
It’s just they were caught every day..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on
Dec 2, 2008 8:50 PM EST
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Well that's true, but I'm hoping they won't be caught this year :)
I guess I should have said more successful attacks.
I don’t know how much this profile exaggerates the climbs
TDU 2009
but it seems to be a good chance at attacking and staying away.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on
Dec 2, 2008 8:56 PM EST
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wait, there are hills in Australia?
by ZoeRochelle on
Dec 2, 2008 10:16 PM EST
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and before I get bombarded by smart alek remarks -
I do know there are hills in Australia.
by ZoeRochelle on
Dec 2, 2008 10:18 PM EST
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Happy note... Timmy Duggan is listed as riding.
I found that to be pretty exciting to see that he’s going to be racing again after such a hard year after his fall. Good lucks and cheers to him on his continued recovery!!!!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on
Dec 2, 2008 9:49 PM EST
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"Pourquoi je vais faire le Tour"
Interview exclusive
http://www.leparisien.fr/sports/exclusif-armstrong-pourquoi-je-vais-faire-le-tour-02-12-2008-328866.php
You said you were afraid of being attacked by spectators on the roads. Are you really scared?
“No! It is like many stories that begin small and end very large …”
by lucybears on
Dec 3, 2008 4:07 AM EST
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press conference
Lance Armstrong held a press conference in Tenerife this afternoon. Here is what he said.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/Lance_Armstrong_press_conference_from_Tenerife_article_273421.html
by lucybears on
Dec 4, 2008 11:05 AM EST
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