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Philadelphia International Championship and Liberty Classic Preview

And thus we approach the end of another Philly Week.  Tomorrow will see an impressive array of domestic and international pros on the streets of Philadelphia.  Oh, and there will be a couple of bike races, too.  The Liberty Classic is the last race in Philly Week for the pro women and the last race for the men is known as the Philadelphia International Championship.



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The Men's Pro Race

The men will race on a 14.4-mile circuit along the Schuykill River for ten laps.  That means 10 climbs up the Manayunk Wall, which reaches grades of 17%. They will then finish with three smaller laps around Lemon Hill and Logan Circle, in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (those of you who enjoy yelling "Sella!" will be inspired with another name here, I am sure).  This brings us a total of 156 miles of racing.  It'll bring successful racers the glory of a Philly Week win and a piece of the $55,250 purse.  The start is listed for 9am, and the race is expected to finish somewhere around 2:30pm.  Men's start list is here .

The Women's Pro Race

The pro women will race four laps of the same 14.4 mile circuit that the men do.  Starting at 9:10am, they'll push hard until 11:30 or so for a total of 57.6 mles.  The women's purse is $25,000.  Women's start list is here.

Factors on the Course

The course is a relatively flat and fast circuit with one serious bump in the middle - that Manayunk Wall.  And really, it's just a bump - not even a 250 foot elevation gain.  Except that elevation gain happens in a lot less feet than you'd like, if you were riding it.   The Wall isn't so much an opportunity for climbers (again, it's a very short part of the course) as a weapon for riders who are feeling strong to use against those that are with them, bludgeoning their competitors with it on each lap until they pop.

The finishing lap has a small, short, and much kinder climb up Lemon Hill, which may also act as a filter for those who are on the edge of blowing up near the end of the race.  More likely, however, it'll just serve as an extra annoyance to those bigger riders who are ready to be done by that point in the day (hi, Maggie!). 

One of the most significant factors on the course is going to be the weather - we're looking at sunny and an expected high of 97°F (that's 36°C for the rest of the world).  I don't want to hear any of that "Oh, that'll be hard for the Europeans" crap - that'll be miserable for everybody

How to Watch

No clear line on whether it'll be available as a live stream anywhere.  Will update if I find anything.

Who To Watch

Go ahead, tell us.  I'll check back in with my thoughts.  But first I need to get to Philly.

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So, would those then be called...

Muur du Manayunk and the Lemonberg?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 7, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Eisel in a break away

He’ll be keen to make something of this week for himself after winning last year and coming up short so far and he’s due.

If I just had one more gear, I...

by SpunOut on Jun 7, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

To clarify

After winning the series last year.

If I just had one more gear, I...

by SpunOut on Jun 7, 2008 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's hot in Kensington today.

Where did the spring go?

Racing for Victory and Free Beer!

by DemonCats on Jun 7, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that a haiku?

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 7, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rollin and Teutenberg to win

yeah like other predictions were so on the mark…NOT that I have to try it again.

by lyne on Jun 7, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm thinking Rory

is going to there fighting it out. Along with Brad Huff for a podium spot. I think Slipstream’s also going to be pretty active. The heat is going to play a big part though. Huge efforts earlier on will no doubt increase a DNF list. Maybe Slipstream will pull out the ice jackets to stay cool up to start time. :-)

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

by nikki on Jun 7, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions  

benna is riding, right?

hard to bet against the guy, even with the jetlag.

i can’t believe rollin won’t find his way into the top five somehow. it would uber-uber-sweet if he won it. uber.

ina to win the womens’ race? hasn’t she won it like a thousand times already? it’s hard to think of a better pick, in my view. damn, that girl is fast.

and, go slipstream! go vanderkitties!

by gavia on Jun 7, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ina has been on every winning team but one since her first race in 96

my money is on her to repeat. It would be the first time ever, that a cyclist – male or female – does the hat trick twice. LA did it in 93 and won $1 million, Ina did it last year and won a car. And Petra Rosser who won the Liberty Classic 7-times is the High Road DS. So yeah, my money is on Ina.

I think that the winner of the men’s race will be a surprise and that the heat will impact the race. But I would still love to see Rollin on the top step.

by lyne on Jun 7, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

ja, Ina is silly strong

Too bad the womens’ race isn’t longer – it would be more interesting that way. 56 mi isn’t much. Oenone Wood wouldn’t be a bad pick if Ina can somehow be put in a box. Or, Regina Schleicher who almost took it last year. Me, I’d love to see someone new – Kat Carroll or Brooke Miller, say.

Matti Breschel from CSC wouldn’t be a bad pick to win, if he could handle the heat. Actually, either Matthew from CSC ;-)

East Coast heat is hard. So humid and yucky.

by gavia on Jun 7, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep, agreed that they should make the women's race longer

Yeah, in my preview I also mentioned Kat Carroll. Shelley Olds of Proman is another interesting rider to watch. Brooke Miller and Jo Kiesanowski are a dangerous duo for Tibco, and Kiesanowski was on form at Hood. But Ina is just so damned strong.

The men’s startlist is a who’s who of sprinters. I think it really depends on how they handle the heat & humidity. So maybe guys that actually like it will do well. Or maybe this is another year that a break of tough men manages to make it til the end. Count on Team Type 1 to be aggressive as Ed Beamon’s Navigators team was always very aggressive in the past.

Still haven’t been able to find a live stream tho. bummer.

by lyne on Jun 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have been looking all over for coverage

I have not found anything other than WPVI Channel 6 -ABC providing live TV coverage for the locals in Philly. I was checking for audio coverage too. Too bad we dont have that nice coverage from the other day.

.

by roadside on Jun 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

olds

Olds is a great pick, killer turn of speed.

In the heat, Aussie Matt Goss might go well – he was second behind Haedo last year and has a mean little sprint. I like Breschel, but I’m not sure how he will do with heat – it worked okay for him at Paris-Roubaix last year, anyway.

can’t wait – i always like this race, though i’m not sure i’ll be around to catch it live.

by gavia on Jun 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

btw...

is the womens’ high road subject to the same testing as the men? just curious. my understanding is yes, but i was wondering if you knew for sure…

by gavia on Jun 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

yay!

too bad i picked goss in celestin’s picking game instead of breschel. man, sometimes i hate csc. for every race, they send at least two guys who might win. and nearly every time, i pick the wrong one…

lol, yay for breschel, though, i like that kid. supah fast. used to be a model before he was a bike racer, too. but so not as hot as benna.

by gavia on Jun 8, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always forget about Breschel, don't know why

model? yeah not bad, but again you are correct.. no bennati

Missed my winner’s prediction again.
Rollin finished 8th – top Canadian and probably sealed his invite to the Olympics. As expected, Beamon’s TT1 was aggressive.

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

8th is good, oly is even better

Yay for Rollin! That’s pretty sweet. Breschel’s young and hasn’t raced a ton – he had a gnarl injury two seasons ago after colliding with Robbie Mac in a sprint. l’ouch. Top ten at Paris-Roubaix last year, though, and a very quick little sprint.

Funny to see Miguel Martinez racing road again.

by gavia on Jun 8, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

there can never be too many pics of benna ;-)

by gavia on Jun 8, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can I join the McSprinty worship? Yowza.

If suffer we must, let's suffer on the heights. -Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885), 'Les Malheureux'

by Ruthann on Jun 9, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

totally!

there is room for all in the benna worshipping league.

so hotty. :-O~..........

by gavia on Jun 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta lose Ina before the sprint

I hope someone other than Ina wins it. It’s getting a little boring watching her bridge up to the break, then drop it. It looks like the other girls have all the right ideas, Ina’s just a diesel.

by NorCal on Jun 7, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Live coverage doesn't look good

The two race press staffers I talked to had no idea either way (!!!), and the WPVI workers down on the course didn’t think they’d be streaming (but pointed out that they were just guessing). Sorry all – a real shame, I think. WPVI gets props for an entire hour of race and bike related coverage today, though. Makes me want to slap the station managers in DC.

Listened in a bunch of euro-team guys in the lobby bar today – Dominguez on their lips in a serious way. (Funny, I suspect Benna is on the lips of the . . . oh, wait. I forgot my audience. I should probably stop right there).

Very cool atmosphere, even if it shuts down a bit early when all the boys and girls have to get to bed. Saw one of our local MABRA region announcers and found out that he’s announcing Manayunk hill this year, and he reminded me that the downhill right after the top will see some serious action. He expects the race to blow apart around the 8th lap, when the second-tier pro teams get separated from the big guys in a big way.

(Apologies for the late and thin update. Real life interfered unexpectedly. All set for tomorrow, though.)

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

You are so funny. :-)

Thanks for the updates!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

oooh Ivan's form is a bit of an unknown as he took a break to have a baby (well his wife did)

interesting that they were talking about him though, the riders typically know who’s on form or not. Dominguez does like it when it’s warm.

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

View from PodiumCafe's Philadelphia Offices

Riders will be circle around Logan Circle, and heading out past the Philadelphia Museum of Art (top right)

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions  

LOL!!! Poor Jimbo... :-P

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome

Thanks dude.

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Get a shot of Liz Hatch

sitting on one of those and I’ll send you a pair of these

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey!

That’s my rain bike!

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

by Chris... on Jun 9, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and Ruthann's post about SAAB

reminds me of something I’d known, but hadn’t thought to post – Rock Racing has also signed on as a sponsor of tomorrow’s race. And there wasn’t even a lawsuit involved!

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Trojans?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

sorry

just sold my last pack.

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Local television coverage

Cut and pasted from the race site:

Live coverage begins in Action News, Sunday morning. Watch the race start on Action News at 9am (runs ‘til 10:30am). WPVI then comes on wall to wall from 11:30 to noon. Watch coverage on Action News at noon, and back at 1pm until the end of race a little after 3pm

But really, if you’re within signal range, why aren’t you here?

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 7:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Live stream?

This link seems to imply a stream…

“Plus, you can watch the portions of both races right here on 6abc.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.”

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6192140

by spaley on Jun 8, 2008 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oscar Sevilla says over at CN today

“Philadelphia is a race that is very famous over in Europe. It is on TV. ”
Hmm wonder where

by roadside on Jun 8, 2008 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Are you seeing the women's race too?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohhhh... the men's race is on the same route at the same time...

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Live feed

They’re showing the last lap of the women’s race. I’m watching it right now.

by Bobke Strut on Jun 8, 2008 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Live stream here...

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/livemedia?section=weather&id=5816143 ... looks like it only works in IE though. Coverage of the women’s race?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Safari

Huh…I’m watching it just fine in Safari.

by Bobke Strut on Jun 8, 2008 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

None of them are working

for me. And I feel a strong urge to blame Cycling tv for some reason

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

mine loaded the sound, but no video

maybe just too much traffic / luck of the draw

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

note to CTV

yeah, I’d probably pay a bit extra for some women’s cycling, and you’d probably get the rights way cheap.

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:23 AM EDT reply actions  

P.a.i.n.f.u.l.l. commentary...

... sounds like these guys when to the WWF school of television commentary.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:23 AM EDT reply actions  

right--a flat is like the sole falling off your shoe

in a marathon. And we know that happens WAAAAY more often than a flat, right?

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Team HighRoad is ANNHILATING the field....

... up the Manayunk… Armstrong dropping out the back.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Where's Chris with his H-bomb graphic...

... for Kristin Armstrong

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Teutenberg in the break up front...

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions  

i was planting corn in state college area yesterday

95 degrees, some cloud cover, and that was pretty brutal just being out there. This is even warmer, and sunny, and humid. Truly miserable.

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Did you use...

.... a Cannondale Six to play the corn?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Grr... "plant" the corn.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Which Penn State farmer

rides the Cannondale System Six?

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

sounds like they are killing the web feed

and going to T.V., but that break looks like a done deal anyway (?)...

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:30 AM EDT reply actions  

No... looks like it's back...

... they must have the intern working in the truck.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

John Eustice to provide commentary!!!!!!

Oscar Sevilla better watch his back.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

I think Eustice

would like to be watching Oscars back…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

and his rippling muscular thighs....

... washboard stomach… and pretty baby face… such a … a strong.. European champion…

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Feed working now

The weather man has a thermometer

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

No... no he said he isn't a professional meteorologist...

... he’s just an idiot with some mercury.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gap is 10 seconds... women's race

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Beltman off the front

wave at the peloton going the other way

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 11:37 AM EDT reply actions  

women's race

break is now 7 people, and Beltman out in front of that, about 3 miles to go

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:37 AM EDT reply actions  

I think less...

... Frothing John Eustice said one or one and a half mile to go…

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Eustice: "Beltman has a beautiful style on the bike...

... just like Danny Pate… long and lean… “

You can’t make this stuff up…

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey... that's the fountain...

... in the view from the PdC Philly office mentioned above :)

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

GO BELTMAN GOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:43 AM EDT reply actions  

VAI VAI VAI

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:43 AM EDT reply actions  

y caduta!

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow... the soigneurs for the women's teams...

... are seriously cute!

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions  

man, that was dramatic

beltman holds on,

Ina wins sprint for 2nd,

bad crash in the sprint, rider still down

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Woohoo... good thing I brought a laptop home from work...

... I’ll have Philly Week on one machine… Dauphine on the other… Euro 2008 on the TV… mainlining the Eurotrash sporting goodness… all i need is a cappucino and a brioche…

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:49 AM EDT reply actions  

um, just checking...

are people OK with this being a “mixed thread?” (I know, kinda late to ask.)

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Mixed how? Boys / Girls? Philly / Dauphine? Cycling / Soccer?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

US plebes / euro nobility

I figure I’ll manage to mis-post several times…

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions  

What's going on?

Just got back from Starbucks and they have the Weather Guy up on the live feed… between this and the ground breaking Bruyneel book shilling over on C.TV I’m not feeling the love…. the.. hot… steamy… John Eustice love…

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like the feed will start again at 1PM EST / 10AM PST...

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

The race is back on the feed...

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

yea!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Nikki!

Where ya been?

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I tried to get a ride in this morning before the storms hit us again.

Wicked weather here with the storms. I’ve already put in a call about being late for the bday party.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's Fast Freddie!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Awwww... it's only the "6" action news now...

... not the 69ActionNews with John Eustice and Oscar Sevilla covered in drawn butter.

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Do we knew who these announcers are?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

The mouth breather with a strange thing for Oscar Sevilla...

... is John Eustice… no idea who the other’s are…

Stuart O’Grady, the Australian quintiplegic, was seen still climbing to the finish line… using his lips alone.

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Current on CN:

Current Situation: Men’s Race
Edward King (Bissell Pro Cycling Team), Davide Frattini (Colavita-Sutter Home), Brad White (Team Successfulliving), Daniel Ramsay (Time Pro Cycling) and Tyler Hamilton (Rock Racing).
Yosvany Falcon (Toshiba – Santo p/b Herbalife), Kasper Klostergaard (Team CSC), Luis Amaran Romero (Colavita-Sutter Home), Ivan Stevic (Toyota United Pro Cycling Team), Antonio Cruz (BMC Racing), Taylor Tolleson (BMC Racing), Martijn Maaskant (Slipstream/Chipotle p/b H30), Cameron Evans (Symmetrics Pro Cycling Team), Enrico Franzoi (Liquigas), Michael Sayers (BMC Racing), Jason Mccartney (Team CSC), William Frischkorn (Slipstream/Chipotle p/b H30), John Fredy Parra (Toshiba – Santo p/b Herbalife), Jason Mccartney (Team CSC), Edvald Boasson Hagen (Team High Road) and Enrico Franzoi (Liquigas) at 1:15 Peloton at 2:25

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay I heard them say Maggie was trying to bridge.

Where’s the video?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Announcers

The woman is Jessica Grieco. She was a world-class track rider/crit rider back in the late 80s-early 90s. The guy in the middle…not sure who he is. I think he’s a local Philly news guy.

by Bobke Strut on Jun 8, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy shit is it hot over there.

And I thought my ride sucked. I hope the slippies had the cooling vests out this morning.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Does Tyler really worry anyone at this point?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Tyler Hamilton

has a broken wrist and is wearing a cast apparently. He gets the O’Grady award for today

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

feel for tyler

racing with a cast on his wrist in those temps

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I was a huge fan of Tyler but lately he just hasn't had it.

HTFU to him though riding.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

the woman is the best commentator IMHO

maybe she’ll get to say something from time to time.

by JFS_PGH on Jun 8, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Benna DNS

Megabeth is going room to room at his hotel…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought they said he was at the start?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mancrush

said he was not riding

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mancrush would know...

... Mancrush has him locked in the hotel’s valet closet for later tonight.

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

She's our Rebecca today!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Meatball

Posted this morning on home site.
http://www.slipstreamsports.com/2008/06/08/keeping-cool-for-philly-scorcher-torture/

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Niiiice...
They’re warning against strenuous physical exercise outside today due to the extreme UV index and scorching temperatures.

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maggy bridged!!!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm liking our Jessica announcer.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Another break?

At least they seem to be short.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Was that Meatball or Martijn up front?

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Do they not know that we can hear them???

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Blue black and white for CSC?

Can we get back to today’s stage?

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

Mornin' Lyne!

The girl is much better.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah ok..

i’m a impatient guy..lol

by semprenaroda on Jun 8, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

current...

13:37 EDT
Three racers give it a try with an attack: Gregorio Ladino (Tecos-Trek), Darren Lapthorne (Team Sparkasse) and Michael Stevenson (Amore & Vita-McDonalds). They get 10 seconds for their effort, but are reeled back in.

13:38 EDT
Francisco Matamoros (Tecos-Trek) and Svein Tuft (Symmetrics Pro Cycling Team) make their break off the front.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the black screen is a shot from here.

Pitch black outside and rain and wind are pounding.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we get some coverage of today's stage? ! ? ! ?

He seems to know that story really well. I wonder if he stalked him up on the mountain?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Svein's in the 3 man break!!!

Maybe he and Dominique Rollins can set up their own two man team!

Racing for Victory and Free Beer!

by DemonCats on Jun 8, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Hill Results

13:46 EDT
Our latest Lemon Hill KOM results are 1 Glen Chadwick (Team Type 1), 2 Svein Tuft (Symmetrics Pro Cycling Team), 3 Francisco Matamoros (Tecos-Trek). The three leaders have worked themselves into a position with a gap of 1:20. They see five laps to go as they pass through the finish. That means two more trips up the Wall during full laps and then three short finishing circuits.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

If Svein wins today in this heat...

he can add it to his win in the freezing cold in Richmond last spring.

Give that man a contract in Europe!

Racing for Victory and Free Beer!

by DemonCats on Jun 8, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions  

SempreNaRoda...

... Final: AUS=0 CRO=1

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's take a break from our "it's hot outside today coverage"...

... to bring you a few moments of racing… but first, a word from our sponsors…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh... oh my... MotoGP coverage today as well!!!

Catalunya Grand Prix… y’all might need to send paramedics by here… one more sporting event today and I will seriously OD… Philly Week, Dauphine, Austria v. Croatia, Catalunya, Germany v. Poland, USA v. Argentina…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

You forgot Luxembourg wrapped up earlier.

F. Schleck took third.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hydrate ... check...

Fortify… check…

in twenty minutes… I leave home… and head to the pub for German v. Poland…

Hydrate = Guiness
Fortify = Fish and Chips

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Nadal blitzed

Federer in 3 sets in the French Open final.

by Veloki on Jun 8, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bobke Strut?

Same guys as the Bobke Strut blog? If so, love it. But you need to post more…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bobke Strut in the house

Thanks for the kudos. I’ll try to post more! But the blog is a one-man show and there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day.

by Bobke Strut on Jun 8, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Word

Not complaining. But you do good work and good work is in short supply

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by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

He so has an illness with rock racing now with the kit.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Injury

something from the Giro, or so says Mancrush

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by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhh thanks

I’m sure he offered his assistance to massage him

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah... I suspect...

the bear trap Megabeth set for him outside his hotel room was bound to cause an injury of some sort.

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry channel 6, but you have nothing on 69 from earlier this week.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh my god...

... did you realize it’s hot in Philly today? I had no idea!

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously

Could we PLEASE see some of the last lap? Please? ?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

so instead of seeing the race we see a guy refreshing, lol

by King of Doping on Jun 8, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

We're going to cut away from the race quickly...

... to bring you breaking coverage of a cat stuck in a tree…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Pssstt...

... your microphone is on...

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

One of them is going to

let loose with the profanity pretty soon…

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by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

CN is lacking today too

14:22 EDT
Tuft is driving the field. He’s getting some help from High Road, Rock Racing and Sparkasse.

14:23 EDT
Magnus Backstedt (Slipstream/Chipotle p/b H30), who launched a blistering attack one lap ago, decides to call it a day and abandons the race. It’s 98 degrees – it seems like the temperature just keeps rising.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish there was a NRK coverage of this race!

by King of Doping on Jun 8, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

The blinky eye lady would be a plus at this point.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

time gaps

Current Situation: Men’s Race
Francisco Matamoros (Tecos-Trek), Svein Tuft (Symmetrics Pro Cycling Team), and Glen Chadwick (Team Type 1)
Martin Kohler (BMC Racing) at 0:55
Peloton at 1:20

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I am so missing ctv right now.

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I'M IN

Couldn’t get the feed to work on Mozilla Firefox had to go to I.E.
Has Eustice thrown down his mic and man-tackled Sevilla yet?

by swells on Jun 8, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

You haven't missed much with coverage.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

They were all in a huddle.

Did they pat each other on the butts too?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Oooh it hurts so good.

Jeezus – ANOTHER frickin’ break?

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Mancrush is amusing

But that other dude is creepy

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

You know they're suffering...

... and it hurts… ahhh… I remember the suffering… it hurts… it really hurts… it.. it… unnngggghhhh it hurts sooooo good… soo soo good… oscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscaroscar

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

LMAO!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know it's really bad

when you start wondering what commercials we’re missing on the TV coverage!

by Veloki on Jun 8, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Will do...

... I’ll just have a word with Thor…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you. :-)

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tee hee hee...

I just read you’re new signature!

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

High Road is deep....

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

They so have to be drinking off camera.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Heard later tonight from John "Mancrush" Eustice's hotel room...

“Oscar puts the lotion in the basket or it gets the hose”

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I"ve been waiting for this all day!!!!

... I … I mean WE… WE’ve been waiting for this all day! Oscar attacking…

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Schwing!

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

OMG we now have Sevilla drool to deal with.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh... they cultivate this naughty boy image...

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Naughty Boy?

yes…your alter ego, Freak!

by swells on Jun 8, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Off the Muur du Manayunk...

... and heading to the Lemonberg

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Mancrush is so getting some entries...

... in the drinking game…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

And look

Another shot of Chicagoland weather.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

get into their saddle ?

and you guys have been there.

can’t make this stuff up

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Creeps

is trying to get inside the riders heads…

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I meant

inside the riders pants

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see HR and a slippie!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

they.... waaaaant... them...

in their sites :-P

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, does Huff get anything

if he gets an overall lead for the 3 races?

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

They're so done.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Svein is givin' it hell right now.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

The heat has gotten to these guys.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

he’s dragging behind that motorbike. That’s amazing…

by King of Doping on Jun 8, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Svein

and those guys in the booth are nuts

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Best commentary yet

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by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Svein Tuft... Svein Tuft... ohhh Svein Tuft...

... he’s sooo tough! Yesss!!!

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

How is Esquire getting through this whole commentary...

... without using the words “suplex”, “DDT”, “Squared Circle” or “off the top turnbuckle”

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Meatball?

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Mikey!!!!!!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice bikes...

lotsa BMWs

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Meatball

setting up Will or Tyler?

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

The riders that cross in the last 5...

... deserve the cash for the day. How you go through that just for the honor of finishing… hard … freakin’ ... core…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

two more trips up the lemon

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

nevermind,,, last one

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay so they f'd up, not me!

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh oh... Eisel up in the break...

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Rory O-Sutherland.

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I would so prefer Towle!!!!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

What the hell is this on CN:

Provisional results
1 Oscar Sevilla (Spa) Rock Racing
2 Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Team High Road

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by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

HIGH ROAD

THAT was a smooth move. Go to the front, sit-up, team-mate attack! Smoooove.

by swells on Jun 8, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

GOAL Germany!!!

Germany: 1
Poland: 0

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

wait for the revenge of Poland

1-1 my predict, but German can win 2 or 3 – 0 already….lol

by semprenaroda on Jun 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

You love the ties!

I’m betting on 2-0 Germany … great way to set themselves up to get out of Group play intact… tomorrow will be great… Group C beating each other to death.

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crushing it around the fountain...

... Oscar Sevilla towards the front…

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Waaayyy reduced field

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Matti Breschel...

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

That was some good racing

Which Italian Pro Tour Team rides the Cannondale SystemSix?

by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

And now...

... 75 intravenous drips will be setup…

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

by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Now they all ride staight to that fountain!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah... no shit...

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

And megabeth offers to help them dry off! :-P

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome pics!!!

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love the shot of Will!

The man looks hot – all puns intended!

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by nikki on Jun 9, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

great race, horrible coverage

imagine how sweet it could have been with good coverage

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You all may find this amusing

I have been demoing the tile on kitchen counters while watching this race and contributing. I just wanted to share that…

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by Jimbo... on Jun 8, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I've been hanging...

Team Discovery posters in the stairway up to the loft…

Hanging Cycling Posters Wins… Fatality.

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, I'm off to head out into the storm.

Catch ya’ll later! Dan – remember:
Hydrate = Guiness
Fortify = Fish and Chips

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Framing and hanging my posters took longer than I thought...

so it’s going to wind up being Leffe and Salami and Cheese sandwiches instead of heading to the pub… just as good… and less expensive too!

I paid $4.99 a gallon for premium yesterday… not in a touristy area either… just regular ol’ Chevron in Calabasas, CA

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by crashdan on Jun 8, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anything I write now

will be superfluous, clearly.

However, none of you were at a bar cooling down after the race when this fellow sat down.

Hint: It’s not David Gergen.

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

chicka chicka

bow bow.

I could not convince Megabeth to go get a picture with him, sadly.

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

That guy should keep drinking after the horrible commentary today

The channel 6 announcers comments In summary

Its hot
Rock, bad boys of cycling because of skulls on team kit
its hot
endless Commercials
Mike left on during commercials – (announcers unaware) – Panic- There is no such rider on the CSC team – OH BMC!
Tyler broken wrist -brave
Its hot
Rory O Sutherland
Reporter in hydrant spray

by roadside on Jun 8, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

and that guy has been calling the race for 24 years

if I heard it correctly.

But really? The folks watching here had a much better sense of the ebb and flow of the race than I did. So my write up is going to be a little different, tomorrow. A few more pics up soon, I hope.

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why not you?

You’re no Oscar Sevilla, but Mancrush would love you. Just tell him you cycle and show him your shaved legs… And nice stealthy camera-on-the-table shot.

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by Jimbo... on Jun 9, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

taking good pictures

of pretty people is really really easy:

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Mark!

All your photos are great, but this one, ooh la la!

by Veloki on Jun 9, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

That boy is purdy

No arguing with that. Nice photos Mark.

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by Jimbo... on Jun 9, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think the temperature just went up a few degrees

thanks…

so how did you manage the heat? were you out on the course?

by lyne on Jun 8, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

The rumour is that

Benna was giving Oscar a word of warning about a certain announcer . . .

(This is going to be it for me for a short bit. Back with a few more tonight, and then my write up/full photo story tomorrow).

by Sui Juris on Jun 8, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Great shot

That look says “this race is going to suck”... Excellent photos all around.

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by Jimbo... on Jun 9, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Captions...

... “And then the guy with the microphone said he was going to touch you down here… can you believe it??
... “No, no, no… that thing’s called a “Chain” and you really don’t need it… trust me.”
... “You see that guy taking my picture right now… he’s going to post it on a blog and about a dozen women are going to type drooly face icons about me.. Suck it Oscar… I have righteous groupies”
... “Seriously, if I don’t coil it up it slaps me down here at the ankle”

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by crashdan on Jun 9, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL!!! Too funny you are Mr. Daniel! LOL (at work)!!!

Hey Mark – when do we get a write up and link to more photos? ! ?

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

by nikki on Jun 9, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh. my.

:-O~..................

that second photo is quite beautiful. um, wow.

by gavia on Jun 8, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Hope you had a good time

despite the heat, and thanks for the photos. :)

by Katiek on Jun 8, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Now I want to know who told me he didn't start.

I thought they even panned a very quick glance at the very start of the men’s coverage.
He did have a DNF but our man started. We were so robbed!

Thank you Thank you Thank you to Sui Juris for helping us out!
Can’t wait for a write up and more pics! :-)

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

by nikki on Jun 8, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey now...

... she’s pretty cute!

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by crashdan on Jun 9, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

replying to my own picture

In my next life, I want arm muscles like hers.

by Megabeth on Jun 9, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol

laura van g is really, really buff! she’s also over 40 and screaming fast. nice, too :-)

by gavia on Jun 9, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

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How the GP Montreal will be won*...and VDS smack
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Dutch Worlds team announced
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Pop Go Many People. Anton into three jerseys
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Belgian Worlds Team Announced
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Stage Predictor Game: Stage 11
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Stage Predictor Game: Stage 10
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Hear the Cry, Hear the Cry of Youth (Tour de L'Avenir)

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Fun Read! Riding l'Alpe d'Huez
some 2011 and 2012 nat'l champs announced
Bicycles of Hope - CNN video article in Zambia
Roy Sentjens provisionally suspended
Riis boots A Schleck and O'Grady from Vuelta
New Racing Post
Giro di Lombardia teams announced; no RadioShack invite
Luis Leon Sanchez confirmed to Rabo
Tech-Mechs Eurobike Porn
Landis files ‘whistle-blower’ lawsuit

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SBNation.com Recent Stories

PARIS - JULY 25:  Lance Armstrong of team Radioshack adjusts his earpiece during the twentieth and final stage of Le Tour de France 2010 from Longjumeau to the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 25 2010 in Paris France.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) +3 updates

Report: Lance Armstrong's Former Teammate Admits To "Systematic Doping"

BORDEAUX FRANCE - JULY 23: Cyclist Alberto Contador stands on the podium as he is presented with the yellow jersey at the conclusion of stage 18 of the Tour de France on July 23 2010 in Bordeaux France. England’s Mark Cavendish won the stage while Spaniard Contador kept the race leaders yellow jersey. The iconic bicycle race will include a total of 20 stages and will cover 3,642km before concluding in Paris on July 25.  (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) +28 updates

Tour de France 2010: Alberto Contador Wins, But Andy Schleck Makes A Statement

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Ivan Basso Completes Career Comeback, Wins 2010 Giro d'Italia

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