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Time to Hunt Down Hotitude!!!

Many of us are missing Benna at Le Tour this year. I think this post warrants a stay a little longer as I think new additions and links are being added daily.  And besides we wouldn't want to lose quick glances of Benna just yet.

With just a few more days to go, I think we need to get this post started and get some pics going to show our devotion to noticing more than just good cycling. Ha! With nominations you must try and include a picture. I'm going to leave this top open so to not taint (so giggling) the choices. Have some fun gang and enjoy the fun that this thready should be all about keeping us busy for a couple days!

Maybe by Friday those listed or with the most pics can be put into a poll as we all know how we like us some polls (oh gosh so laughing out loud on that one)! HAVE FUN!

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excellent

i really like this thread. it is the best cafe thread ever.

also, i think there will have to be hottitude updates during the tour. very important.

and where’s katiek? she like so the best at this kind of thing.

by Jen See on Jun 30, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I wonder if the riders ever lurk here

and think, “Wow. They think I’m hot. Cool.”

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 1, 2008 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol, i dunno

if it would cool or creepy ;-)

all in good fun!

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

True

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 1, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zoe,

I hope you meet Ryder someday and he remembers that you nominated him for Tour Hotitude!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryder Hesjedal

from slipstreamsports.com

Country: Canada
Team Name: Team Slipstream Sports powered by Chipotle
DOB: 12/09/1980
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
Residence: Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Height: 6’2” / 190 cm.
Weight: 160 lbs. / 72 kg.
Strengths: Time Trial, Climbing



Now that’s a nice butt!

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jun 30, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

lovely

can we get a photo without the helmet? super key, in my view.

though really, those legs don’t need much help, do they?

by Jen See on Jun 30, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

HONORABLE MENTION

And not just because I owe Gavia either!!!
Shots 99 right on down to 94 (so on a roll tonight Gavia and I bet you thought I couldn’t do it!):

Thanks to Sui Juris!!!



Thanks to Tifosa!!!

My god, these will never get old to take a look at!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jun 30, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions  

i should have thought of this sooner

really, this is the best thing ever. i will have to exact such punishment more often.

and b’sides we need some inspirado for the searching.

by Jen See on Jun 30, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

My goodness Gavia...

This payback is so going to get the better of me once le Tour starts… In a very sick and sad way I hope someone finds that pick (Note to CRASHDAN here) and posts it just to get me out of this. But onwards… down to #93 (Thanks again to Tifosa):

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Benna is as hot as they come but I thought I'd be kind and

leave his nomination up to you. Wouldn’t be fair to steal your thunder.

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 1, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm happy to help our viewing pleasure. :-)

Have to admit I had not paid any attention before this year to him.

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Neither had I

Something has definitely happened to his looks this year. I suppose the Lampre kit doesn’t flatter many people…...

by Albertina on Jul 1, 2008 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

And a wonderfully chisled jaw line.

I think the Liquigas green emphasises his tan very nicely (says she examining the vast new Benna picture on the office wall ;-)

by Albertina on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Some guy at Santini just went nuts

“What do you mean, we have to design a jersey that emphasizes Bennas jaw line?? How the hell do you do that? “

by Jens on Jul 1, 2008 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

He has lovely skin and a lovely jaw line, regardless of jersey ;-)

by Albertina on Jul 1, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oooooooooooooo you've so made my day!

But I’m still in a bad mood about him not being in France. I was hatching a plan to meet him and everything.

by Albertina on Jul 1, 2008 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why post any other pics of anybody else?

Benna is the king of hotitude!
Great thread Nikki!

by Veloki on Jul 1, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will Frischkorn

From Slipstream.com:
Country: USA
Team Name: Garmin-Chipotle presented by H30
DOB: 06/10/1981
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia
Residence: Boulder, Colorado USA
Height: 6’ 0” / 183 cm.
Weight: 150 lbs. / 68 kg.
Strengths: Stage Races, All-Around, Track
Pro Since: 2000



"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions  

imagine this

someone I met last year at the Tour (on the “other” bus, same tour company) is going back this year, they’ll be staying at the same hotel in Alpe d’Huez as CSC and Liquigas apparently – she’s very disappointed about Benna not being there but really hoping to run into Fabian and Pozzato…

by guidemd on Jul 1, 2008 1:27 AM EDT reply actions  

I think I may know the same person.....

I was going to go and snoop in the hotel…...(will be in a tent)

by Albertina on Jul 1, 2008 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Planning it is like a military operation.

My list of things to take will soon actually be metres long, and I have the largest map of the Alps the world has ever seen (so impractical for use in a car!). Can’t wait :-)

by Albertina on Jul 2, 2008 7:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

oh, and I'm mad at my Aussie friend

who knows I’m a Cadel fan, and neglected to tell me that the Jan-Feb-Mar issue of the Aussie “RIDE cycling review” magazine was the “Style Issue” – Wilson, Lowe, Walker, Cooke, Lloyd, Gerrans, and Evans all dressed up in fancy suits for a photo shoot … (the problem with Flash is you can’t link directly to images so can’t post anything here – but the prior link has a good shot of Walker and Lowe, and if you click on “Features and Racing” another pic comes up of all of them, there were many more in the issue that I happened upon at the local bookstore last week, but couldn’t bring myself to pay $16 for a magazine that was 6 months old …)

by guidemd on Jul 1, 2008 1:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Do you think Trent gets a good laugh at his messy hair look?

He probably didn’t do that himself.

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 1, 2008 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

We might not have Bennati but we still have his teammate Manuel Quinziato

Data di nascita: 30.10.1979
Luogo di nascita: Bolzano (BZ)
Professionista dal: 2002
Altezza, peso: 185cm – 76Kg

From SFGP in 2005:

by lyne on Jul 1, 2008 2:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Look at you

working those inside connections.

Heh.

by Sui Juris on Jul 1, 2008 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

ha ha ha

pssst you can ‘make’ the autograph say anything (or most anything, wonder if they have a filter) over at their website

by lyne on Jul 1, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

i just snorted coffee

so funny, that lyne.

and quinziato? yes, very hot.

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have a nice pic

I took at Flanders. Will try and post it when I get home. Yes, hot, but not a Benna sadly.

by Albertina on Jul 1, 2008 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Can't forget Cancellara

here he is all casual-like

Must dig up some more once I catch up on the work that piled up while I was out for a week.

by Katiek on Jul 1, 2008 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

The Swiss Bear certainly has something about him...

This is one of my favorite pics this year.
Then here’s a recent one from CSC’s website:

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here too, Monty, here too.

But the Swiss had a bear (for Bern) long before solid, hirsute guys got liberated from twink & clone oppression [wink].

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am so not using that term going forward.

I always thought it was cute. I need to expand my knowledge of European culture!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ewe Ewe Ewe and then Ick and GROSS.

No pictures of that are allowed on here. Thanks.

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

eye of the beholder

I love this site, and this thread and the general welcome here at the cafe. But, have to protest that hottitude is in the eye of the beholder. Take a trip to San Fran where the bears are out and proud (and sometimes cute) as anyone else – and would likely be all about Fabian C’s hottitude. I like women, but lord those tittie shots below don’t do a thing for me—but happy to have the folks that like big mammaries to post them in here.

Not saying that not liking big hairy men is homophobia, but refusing to use the term “bear” again because big hairy gay men have adopted it does generate a small l’ouch from the resident queer in these parts. (Sorry, I’m a long-time reader, verrry infrequent poster, I’m not usually a shrill queer and it doesn’t usually even matter in these parts) I love to ride my bike and I’ve become addicted to following the pros, and I enjoy admiring the hottitude. BUT, the downside of following just about any pro sport is the homophobia. I’m queer and I’m a Frank Schleck fan and then he goes and loses his shit when someone calls him a faggot out in Calif. I’m still a fan, but so totally wish pro athletes could get over themselves and the homophobia.

by kimchi on Jul 2, 2008 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think most things in life are relative to the eye of the beholder!

Cippo and Bettini don’t do anything for me but I still love seeing pics of them. As for the “bear”, with the stories I’ve gotten on Fabian the past few years, I have always had cuteness wrapped up in the the ref to the big swiss bear and now… oh man. I have way more issues with people in regards to attitudes and such versus being straight, gay, pink, or purple. Those types of prejudices are just not worth the time for me. I do prefer to not see big 1/2 naked hairy people though. :-) I hope you keep posting and having fun with us!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 2, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeh

Lotta testosterone in sports. You’ve probably already pondered this, but it’s one thing to overcome personal prejudices; it’s another to get a whole subculture to change collectively.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2008 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

agreed--make room for everyone here.

This is the web, y’all (or yinz, I should say). If it’s about racing, even tangentially, it ought to get some space here.

However, posting UNRELATED beefcake and cheesecake, regardless of the flavor, would reasonably be frowned upon. If he, she, or s/he (TV, TS, intersex) does amazing things on a bike, they are fair game. Random hot pix and sex sites, whether societally normative or not? Well, no, that’s not really what PC is about. We’re doing a reasonable job of separating the “cyclist lust” posts from the “race” posts.

I personally find about 80% of the “hottitude” shots thoroughly un-stimulating (though I’m not going to cramp anyone else’s style by saying which ones).

For that matter, Jens Vogt is about as close to a “bear” as you’re going to get on the pro-tour, and we regularly celebrate him. If that’s what turns your crank, post him.

BTW, did Frank go apeshit because he didn’t want to be thought of as gay, or because it’s still massively rude in most places to call someone a faggot? I got mighty pissed a month back when someone called me an “fing bulldagger,” and just as pissed when someone called me and my boyfriend “faggots” and threw a bottle at us. I assure you it was not *my homophobia that was making me angry.

(This IS arguably bike-related because I find I get extra grief in bike shorts, or when Pieter dares to wear a pink jersey.)

by JFS_PGH on Jul 2, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I apologize. Sincerely.

I didn’t meant to insult, degrade or in any other way seem prejudice against gays or hairy men. I am not being flippant. I am an ardent supporter of gay rights as well as the rights for people of all shapes and sizes to be free of prejudice. Size prejudice is the new “acceptable” prejudice here in America. I hope fat bashing doesn’t start here either.

Looking at my comment I realize I didn’t even think how prejudiced it sounded before I posted it.

Gah. So sorry. I hope this won’t prevent people from joining and enjoying the podium cafe family.

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I only posted that link

because I found that film very funny and rather sweet. A Spanish film not made by Almodovar too.

Having said that, the film you should all be going to see in the States right now (if you can put up with sub-titles) is OSS 117, a lot funnier than Get Smart ever could be.

by Monty. on Jul 2, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Monty its all so good! I laughed my butt off when I saw that

and I might now need to check out his one you mention. I am all about the funnies and all!!!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 2, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here it is

The standard upon which hottitude is based

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Haven't you ever

lusted after a “bad boy?” :-) Girl, you do not know what fantasies you are missing.

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 1, 2008 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

*snicker*

cipo, he’s like beyond hot.

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Take a look at the link

I posted in the Tom Steels thread of Cipo crashing in the 94 Vuelta. It’s a miracle he kept his looks and his IQ. It’s as bad as Jaja’s in the 95 Tour.

"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."

by Drew Davis on Jul 1, 2008 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

that was gnarl

the slo mo replay, yikies. especially in the no helmet age.

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wasn't it though?

I am stunned that he wasn’t missing half his face. The first impact looked like he landed fully on top of his head so I don’t know how he walked away from that. At the least he should have cracked a couple of cervical vertebrae.

It’s good to be Cipo.

"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."

by Drew Davis on Jul 1, 2008 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would like to nominate almost all of the rabobank boys

In the goofy-cute, playful-hot category, if there is one. With Ten Dam way on the goofy end. Sorry, link only, so do click: Rabo vogues!

More Ten Dam: goofy cute, or just goofy?

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 11:17 AM EDT reply actions  

alas, no dekker

td is super cutey. i think i need to see more of de temmer to decide :-P

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, well

I always think laughing skinny geeks are hotter than beefcake boys. (Remember, I voted for Bettini over Benna; my choices will always be suspect.) I’ll post some for everyone else’s enjoyment, fair enough?

One more for me, though:

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have no problem with your love of Bettini

But I happen to think pics like this so rule…. (Thanks Tifosa!)

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

now, for more classic hottitude: LLSG

there’s a blog that is very…devoted…to LLSG. If you want more, go there.


Also, for a set of very fine pictures of several riders, check this out.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

source

adding the link for the picture, by way of giving credit; this is GNU-free
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Sylvain_Chavanel.jpg (Ralf Seger)

by JFS_PGH on Jul 6, 2008 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

up until about halfway down

it was quite welcome, that is a little disturbing. note to all kit designers – PLEASE for the sake of the fans, only every design dark/black knicks

i am master of my fate, i am captain of my soul

by randie on Jul 9, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was meant to say ever,

not every

i am master of my fate, i am captain of my soul

by randie on Jul 9, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sylvain

Definitely NOT a helmet head.

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 10, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

While we are on spaniards: David Lopez Garcia

Here he is
racing

(literally) crashed (not the best way to display one’s legs, but still)

And finally, winning!

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions  

link (I think this is where I got it)

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0frBatKehQeLl/610x.jpg
There are multiple variants of this on the web, don’t know who the original credit is.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 6, 2008 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

We should get chris

to feature “Hottie of the Day” on the front page during the tour. Like Pez does with the women. We do do a quick poll after each stage, the next day the hottie picture would appear.

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 1, 2008 11:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Um........yeah

That’s not going to happen.

"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."

by Drew Davis on Jul 1, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Drew would be the one setting it up

if it was for the hottest Podium of the girl shot…. tee hee! :-)

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

definitely we will have to have many updates on the hottitude. with illustrations.

but a hottie of the day? that might be a tad over the top, no?

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not necessary

Just google “cycling” and “hottie” and it takes you right here.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Valverde

showing his profile

and his perfect teeth

by Katiek on Jul 1, 2008 11:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Very interesting thread.

I’m secure enough in my manhood to acknowledge Benna’s hottitude.

However, since the title is not exactly gender specific, and If you ladies wouldn’t mind, I’d like to post one of my fave’s courtesy of PEZ.

by swells on Jul 1, 2008 12:33 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Sweetie... this thread is here for some fun - have at it!!!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

um, using the word "cycling" to search,

There are over 988 stories, more than 602 fan posts, and well over 4,000 comments you could instead be reading. So…go for it.

If this (admittedly surface) admiration thread encourages a few disheartened people to get really, really into the tour, how is that a waste? We spent plenty of time encouraging one (1) guy who was depressed because he didn’t have Lance, or a Lance substitute. We seem to have 4 or 5 devoted PC participants who are similarly bummed at being sans Benna. So, explain: how is hottitude less valid than…we’ll call it “national pride,” rather than “jingoism”—as a criterion for getting really into a bike race?

If you want to post a comparison of all the teams’ bikes, that would be very cool. Their gearing choices? Also cool, and instructive. But the bikes don’t win races without the guys, any more than the guys win races without the bikes. Most of the posters here bust their sweet butts every week bringing you actual coverage and analysis. We’re not discussing lipstick—we’re discussing (ahem) “crowd-pleasing quotient” of the racers.

Have you ever written to PEZ to ask that they not put up pix of girls who (often as not) have NOTHING to do with cycling, because it’s off topic? Well, maybe you have, but I suspect not. How about threads on which jersey looks good? Oh, that’s not superficial to the race outcomes, not at all. Lighten up, and find a thread on this site that makes you happy. There are tons and tons of choices.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

besides, EVERYONE can use another reminder:

Thin, red bike shorts? No, you probably don’t want to do it. (Unless you would wear a pair of 3-year-old speedos, and you don’t mind causing car crashes.) That, my friends, is a public service to everyone on PC.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 1, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha!

that, and the shammy tuck. boyz, you really must remember the shammy tuck. it should be in the rule book somewhere. dear pat mcquaid…

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously -

This is way more interesting than gearing choices!

by cg. on Jul 1, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

PEZ????

Seriously I don’t know what PEZ is…...except the candy dispenser. I just really don’t see the point of admiring a sports athlete because one thinks they are attractive. Aren’t sports about performance? Anyway get on with the fanboy love, I will go find another thread as per your suggestion.

by Colin Emerson on Jul 1, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

that's fanGIRL to you, mister ;-)

this hottitude, it is very important. a girl can’t live on serious cycling posts alone, you know.

by Jen See on Jul 1, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha Funny

PEZ = candy dispenser
Exactly! dispensing eye candy for men with their Daily Distraction feature
That is why we must have a male hottitude feature here every now and then.

Colin – you must be new here, you are way too serious. You will be a goofy as the rest of us in few months, give it time. Welcome!

by roadside on Jul 1, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hi Colin!

Just smile and know that from time to time it’s just about fun. Nothing gets taken away from the incredible knowledge the gang has here and this (as I thought I pretty much stated up top) is all about some fun goofing around while we wait for Saturday. As you’ve noticed it’s just off on the side and no where near the front page and might show up in Happy Hour. It is just meant for some giggles and fun. :-) Welcome though and I hope you enjoy the rest of the house!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you really not know PEZ?

look here.

Their pelopix are wonderful, I enjoy the history posts, the Eurotrash is good (though gavia and co are by now even better) and their toolbox is sometimes insightful. The articles vary in quality, some being fantastic. I’m sure someone gets something out of the “distractions” section.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 2, 2008 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

No tour, but yep that's hot!

If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when are you going to have time to do it again?

by CannonDowell on Jul 1, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions  

this girl is very famous

i already saw her in other photos in blogs, sites…etc lol
A breasts like that are unforgettable;)

by semprenaroda on Jul 1, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah - the guys are getting into it! :-)

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

And

she would be…..? Ay caramba.

"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum."

by Drew Davis on Jul 2, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Liz Hatch

google can get you plenty more photos of her.

by rocketpress on Jul 2, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sylvain

for sarah…. isn’t it sarah who likes Sylvain?
hmmm, this is fun ;)

by kimchi on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

So

he never smiles then?

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

way late to this party

But yes, I’m the girl who likes Sylvain. ;) Even if my username is no longer ‘sarah’

181 & 165

by callmecayce on Jul 9, 2008 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

US Olympic RR Hotitude

USA Olympic Team Hotitude!!!

Levi:

George:

Christian:

Jason:

Dave:

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 1, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

DZ

is one sexy bitch

by Jimbo... on Jul 1, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I find nothing wrong with that pic - at all... :-)

I’m all about fun pics and supporting our guys. I found some funny ones of DZ but I prefer no mustache on him as I think he just looks better with out it. I actually even prefer his beard over his mustache but I support him regardless of facial hair choices! :-)

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 2, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK my $.02

I’ll defer to the experts, but I say Hincapie is the best looking guy here. But I’ll run this by my wife just to make sure.

"If writing too much about the Classics is wrong, I don't want to be right."

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2008 11:16 AM EDT reply actions  

oh.

I read that wrong. I thought you wrote “But I’ll run this by his wife just to make sure.”

Which is an assignment I’ll take anytime, btw.

by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm,

my link didn’t seem to work, let me try again:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos.php?id=photos/2005/features/hincapie_day/greenville24

by Katiek on Jul 2, 2008 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

When you get those sulky links

The secret is to highlight a few random words in what you are typing, then click the little picture second to the right (of those in the gap between the heading bit and the main comment) and paste the link in the little box that appears.

by Monty. on Jul 2, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

You folks just couldn't let this thread die, could you?

There it was, about to scroll off the front page, and – bang! – people finally figure out how to use the rec buttons.

Ah well. Just as we have porn to thank for advances in internet tech, we have your coarse ways (I wag my finger at you!) to thank for adoption of all of Podium Cafe’s features . . .

by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2008 12:32 PM EDT reply actions  

guilty

but in my defense, I’ve used it on other threads, too.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 2, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

people should go back and recommend the "levi interview" and the "Frank Schleck crash" fanposts

There has been a lot of good new stuff added since they went off the front screen, and that would restore the balance of, if not the universe, at least the PC subject matter.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

My appologies in advance

but Levi in a leather jacket will always remind me of the following from Bike Snob NYC:

it’s the Malaysian pop star named Letle Viride (pronounced LET-li VI-ri-day)

by Hons on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

There ya go. Someone had to go and make funsies of Levi.

But that is quite creative Letle Viride. Heh.

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know we're all being tolerant of others' opinions...

but putting George and Levi in the same post is just somehow wrong disturbing not what I would do.

by cg. on Jul 2, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'd totally dedicate a thread just for George

wouldn’t ya? And see, I thought of it but wasn’t sure I’d have the time to full fill that fun and the Benna postings I am in need to work on….. LOL!!!

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 2, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

cg and I are having a competition

to see who is the biggest George fan. I am in the lead because I named my cat after him. What you got to bring to the table cg? ;-)

Just here for the view

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmmm...

I have a picture of George and me on my fridge. (And it’s a real picture – not PhotoShop’d!)
[I don’t have a cat.]

by cg. on Jul 2, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He brought you flowers...

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 2, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nikki's Bottle Runners

C, Will, and Fabian… see above. Here’s the rest. All about team spirit here at this camp!

Andy Schleck:

Danny Pate:

Adam Hansen:

Trent Lowe:

Markus Fothen:

Kanstantin Siutsou:

Martyn Maaskant:

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 2, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

hey lyne...

....where is that Fabian Wegman pic? smile

....and Valverde is mucho,mucho HOT even with a thinning hairline!!

by steph- on Jul 5, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

You can't seriously call this a hottitude thread...

... and not have any pictures of the original definition of hot. I am of course speaking of Super Mario.

If I knew how to steal and post a picture of him, I would.

by bobinson on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

I don't get what you girls see in this...

Photo from: http://www.bikecal.com/tdf99/cipo-caesar.jpg

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 6, 2008 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Or in this...


Photo from: http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/Mario%20Cipollini.jpg

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

And this is so NOT hot...

As seen on Cycling News:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2008/tour08/index.php?id=/photos/2008/tour08/tour081/bettiniphoto_0028495_1_full

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 6, 2008 2:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Eeek!

What actually is that? Is it human?

by Albertina on Jul 6, 2008 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

At least he has a shirt under his bib

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giggling. His watch is even yellow.

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 6, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Photobucket pix seem to have been deleted

Looks like credit, explicit or implied, was emphatically NOT given for some of these… links may be safer. I’ve gone back and tried to credit a couple of the pix I found by googling. I was under the mis-impression that the “add picture” symbol was linking in the picture, rather than stealing it without clickability, but that’s obviously not the case.

by JFS_PGH on Jul 6, 2008 11:56 AM EDT reply actions  

I voluntarily took down the images I posted that were not mine

because there is no way to edit posts here so I could not go back and credit them even if I went through the process of getting permission or even seeing if the owner could be contacted. So the effort would have been in vain. Some were posted under creative commons attributable license, but there again, no editing ability. Sorry to screw up the thread. I thought it was the best thing to do.

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some dark horse points

to today’s yellow jersey (don’t click on the link if you don’t want spoilers from today)

by Katiek on Jul 7, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I suppose

an actual link would have helped my preceding post

by Katiek on Jul 7, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Armadillo

When Leipheimer is done mating with his Time Trialing bike... does he bite its head off and eat it?

by crashdan on Jul 8, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lots of oil used on that one

maybe a tad bit too much? Oddly erotic yet disturbing image. Who is the photographer?

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 9, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

mmmmm

yummy

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 9, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, we know they're cyclists by the tan lines

But which cyclists are they? Is it Dekker on the left?

Funny which muscles they have and which ones they don’t, i.e. lower abs, from the look of all but the middle one.

by NE Observer on Jul 9, 2008 11:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Spray tanner

can be so useful for pics like that!

by Katiek on Jul 9, 2008 12:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Have you seen this adorable one of Will Frischkorn

in the TT yesterday?

http://flickr.com/photos/slipstreamsports/2651018216/

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 9, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

So that's

what a recovery ITT looks like.

by Hons on Jul 9, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I'd say that's a "I'm too sexy for my bodysuit" look

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 9, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ewoud Broeksma's site seems to be down

but I did find this site Original Olympics which has some great images by the same photographer. Mostly nudes of Olympic athletes.

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 9, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, I recognize

Bobby Julich, Lance and George, who is the dude on the left?

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 10, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

oooog

his name is totally escaping me right now. he retired early. ack… my brain, it hurts…

by Jen See on Jul 10, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it might be

Kevin Livingston

60% of the time, it works every time.

by bethie on Jul 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeff Evanshine

I have this poster in my garage.

by swells on Jul 13, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

George's hair us just cracking me up... :-)

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 10, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Nikki! He does look kind of sexy though with that come hither look.

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 11, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Hincapie had any kind of legal team

he would have killed the distribution of this photo long ago. The hair, the hairband and the ears, my god, the ears.

by Jens on Jul 11, 2008 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow. Too funny. Where did you find it? Is it yours?

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 11, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, that's the point!

He IS attractive. Or WOULD BE. Except (IMHO) for that hair.

by NE Observer on Jul 13, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's what the helmet is for

covering the hair that is…..

i am master of my fate, i am captain of my soul

by randie on Jul 15, 2008 4:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's those Russians

I’ve always been a sucker for that Teutonic look.

"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn’t work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me."
Emo Philips

by bethie on Jul 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

because he's been

throwing himself against this wall for a while, now, and the sheer determination of it makes you think that he’s deserving of a decent result.

Add in his getting screwed by Rasmussen, along with a healthy dollop of “Well, Evans can’t just march to the end w/o challenge” and we’ve got the beginnings of a Menchov cheering section.

by Sui Juris on Jul 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does my bum look big in this?

"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn’t work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me."Emo Philips

by bethie on Jul 14, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sarah Düster

Photo from some dude named SuiJuirs…

After a hard day of watching a Tour stage, I like to unwind with Verbotene Liebe

by crashdan on Jul 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

You just like the lip biting... :-P

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 14, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I admit it...

Lifeforce Girl hits many, many marks for me.

After a hard day of watching a Tour stage, I like to unwind with Verbotene Liebe

by crashdan on Jul 15, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

is that what the cool kids do nowadays?

Hang by the hotel pool with their current jersey on the back of their lounge chair?

Look like Frank stole Cadel’s chair! or maybe Cadel is taking a dip in the pool and Frank snuck in for a quick photo with the yellow.

Go Team Zoe!
Cavendish, Di Gregorio, Fothen, Kirchen
, Kreuziger, Lowe, Siutsou
, Ten Dam
, Y.Trofimov and Vandevelde

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 15, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

there was

it was midnight oil….

i am master of my fate, i am captain of my soul

by randie on Jul 17, 2008 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

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