Olympic Men's Road Race... EIGHTH THREAD!
by crashdan on Aug 9, 2008 4:54 AM EDT
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So, the front group
Cattle, Tintin, Menchov, CVV (?), Sorenson, some Spaniard… Nice looking group there
i had
chipotle for dinner in honor of cvv….
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Heating up indeed Phil...
... and if it continues at this pace, a certain man by the name of Levi Leipheimer just might have a chance… and if that happens, we’ll have to get the defibrilator out for Zoe
I know, it said "als" instead of "ist"... don't give me any crap...
It Is Truly Going To Be...
...every rider for himself in the final 20 km.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 4:58 AM EDT reply actions
Please Shower...
...before stepping onto the podium.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 4:59 AM EDT reply actions
He'll Be Back...
...his team car is just slow pulling him to the front.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Botero's helmet...
...looks like it’s Army-issue green.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 4:59 AM EDT reply actions
Showers remind me to fall out showers at a nuc plant.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
He wants revenge for that 3-minute loss the one day
And he’s got a good number of his GC contenders up with him.
us women's soccer
just kicked off on USA
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Wow... Menchov is one ugly cuss isnt he...
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Fewer Than 20...
...left in the lead group.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:01 AM EDT reply actions
My god... my stream just went to night vision.
Holy Thickness Batman/
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
text commentary
says michael rogers is in there? truth?
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
you guys just see the handshake between Tin Tin and someone???????
I know, it said "als" instead of "ist"... don't give me any crap...
Andy, Cadel, Menchov... uh... Kohl??? I don't know... some dude looks like he's in Pois...
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helicopter camera
is pretty much pitch black from smog. awesome.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Here's Your Race...
...these five guys.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:04 AM EDT reply actions
If they have a chance of top 20, you don't think a bunch would stay
for placements. I’m always impressed with guys in the top 25 of big races like this.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Levi is FLYING down this descent...
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Well, yeah
When you’re guaranteed 100% to not be able to win any other races this season, wouldn’t you want to try and win this one? I mean, Contador has the Vuelta already.
What a great group it is
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Aug 9, 2008 5:06 AM EDT reply actions
Botero and Leipheimer...
...trying to catch the chasers.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:06 AM EDT reply actions
That little hump was telling...
...the five in front look stronger than the chase.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:06 AM EDT reply actions
With The Uphill Finish...
...you have got to like the group in front at this point.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:08 AM EDT reply actions
how much is left?
nbc sucks.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Yeah... but it's not Gerrans either...
I know, it said "als" instead of "ist"... don't give me any crap...
Wow... look at all the Government issued Beijing 2008 Flags...
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Kolobnev and Kangaroo dude out the back of the lead group...
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in other news
i somehow got my girlfriend hooked on watching cycling during this race (i know, right?). bodes well for the future!
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
Seriously... wait till you let her listen to Brian and Anthony!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Kolobnev and Mick look done now
And that 2nd big group is looking more appealing to catch on, still.
Chase group has both Levi and CVV in it...
... but the gap is pretty signficant… +30
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So is the air better
in the tunnels than outside?
by cyclingchallenge on Aug 9, 2008 5:13 AM EDT up reply actions
15 second gap now
I assume that’s to the big group and not to Kolobnev and Rogers… but I could be wrong
quartets are way more fun than trios in the olympics
jussayin’
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
11k to go...
:15 to Kolobnev / Kangaroo Dude…
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Hmmm Andy is having to do all the work
With Bettini and Valverde being in the chase group….
Here’s hoping he pulls it off
GO ANDY!!!!
Damn... and not a single one of them is on my VDS...
... bollocks
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I wonder how much traffic
usually on these roads?
by cyclingchallenge on Aug 9, 2008 5:14 AM EDT reply actions
Letzebeurg? Really... that's how you say it?
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And when they move... it's ... welll....
... sort of a Luxembourgalong
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Did I really just see Cancy in the chase group???
Where did he come from? I thought he’d been dropped
Must have missed it
I knew he was on the front when the bell went, but when the break happened after that he was way back so he’s ridden some to catch up
Question is whether it was a good idea with Wednesday to come
How much more climbing on this last lap
for Andy to kill them with his accelerations?
19km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Chase Group 1...
...is going slower than Chase Group 2.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:15 AM EDT reply actions
sorry, 10km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Ahh... thank you NBC Commentary...
... Apparently Samuel Snatchez is in the lead group…
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8km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
uphill finish?
isnt there one of them? just a bit?
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
I appreciate it... thanks Bruce :)
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Gaps
0:13 to Kolobnev/Rogers
0:35 to the Evans/CVV/Levi group, who are finally working now as they’ve attacked away from a couple of riders
Rebellin is Italian????
This whole time I thought he was french
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no fooling around
and you get a medal – it shouldn’t come back i’m thinkin. Bronze is better than some victorys
only is 8 9 8 now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Gap Between The Chase & Leaders...
...is about 150 meters.
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:19 AM EDT reply actions
Rebellin
devours short uphill finishes. He won the Ardennes triple crown each with a similar finish profile as this.
Is it just me...
... or do all of you also keep thinking you left the kettle on?
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I suspect they're racing...
... for a set of steakknives back there…
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Someone please FREE ANDY
from these other two. Pretty please…. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I tried to tell them...
"I won! I won! I don't have to go to school anymore." -- Eddy Merckx, after winning his first bike race
i want
to hear phil and paul get excited about the EXCITING FINISH….
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
TONY!!!!
... oh that shot was badass of him hauling the mail up
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Don't stop there man....
Vai Vai Vai Vai Vai Vai Vai Vai Vai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RIDE YOU SON OF A BITCH RIDDDDEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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THey're all together under the kite!
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I'm out... see y'all after the finish...
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Holy crap... that will be the most bad ass third place I'll ever see....
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Jesus... look at Samu's face...
... it’s GREY!
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wahoo !!!!
as i channel steph
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yeah... not quite the sort of post we expect from your sweetheart...
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TT Stud Scores 3rd!!!
Sweet job Sparticus!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Fab - all that effort worth it in a sense as he got a medal, but hope he's not stuffed for
Wednesday! But he does look in great form and considering so many experts didn’t give him a cats chance in hell in the race I’m SO happy for him
That's the Olympics for you
Andy deserved a medal for all the work he put in when he was in the lead trio, but then Fabian deserved a medal for coming from nowhere to get back with the leaders…
burgos final stage coverage starts in 3.5 hours
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
So Spain Wins...
...the Tour de France and the Olympic road race. What’s next?
by Chief Commissaire on Aug 9, 2008 5:30 AM EDT reply actions
don't forget the giro, wimbledon, euro 2008 (soccer)
am i forgetting anything?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
'Night folks.
....or morning. Good read.
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Aug 9, 2008 5:38 AM EDT reply actions
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