Tour Down Under 2009: Stage 4 Live Thread
by Jen See on Jan 22, 2009 6:24 PM EST
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The Tour Down Under continues with Stage 4 running 143 kilometers from Burnside Village to Angaston. Have a look at the stage map and profile. The stage includes a categorized climb at around kilometer 100 and a gradual uphill finish.
A second thread will appear approximately two hours into the race. Feel free to switch when this one becomes unwieldy.
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Wind is forecast at 14 mph so not windy like yesterday
stage preview at cyclingfans.com says there is a 2.5% incline at the finish.
Wind: I enjoyed seeing the echelons
from yesterdays video highlights, yeah it was windy out there like Benelux in Feb/Mar. So cool.
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Jan 22, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in the middle of bathing a child so where do we stand at this point?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Oh well, back to the bath
I guess I’ll check back in when I sit down to work again in an hour or two. I hope Austin Powers is in another break today.
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Whoo hoo, neutral start!
can you say overenthusiastic?
love the CN comment
“11:13 CST
Now, just so we’re all on the same page, the neutral zone is exactly that. Neutral. Nobody is in front, nobody is behind, nobody is anybody. This means that Lance Armstrong (Astana) is in the exact same spot as everyone else. I couldn’t count the amount of e-mails I received during yesterday’s neutral asking if he’d attacked yet…”
LOL
Hey did you enjoy the novel I returned to you with your one line question? ha ha!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ouch. (so giggling)
Next time I ignore thought to give some history and give the simple – yes, she’s his wife. :-P
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
everything's going well
got that increased energy of the 2nd trimester (ie able to actually be productive at work again) – at least until presumably baby gets so big that moving is uncomfortable, sleep is difficult, etc. etc… :-D
Happy to hear it's going good! Milk that 3rd trimester when it hits as much as you can!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Barring another motorbike incident
I’m going with Brownie to repeat, but will be pulling for George again.
Lol..
One second after my post there were post popping everywhere!
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
I'm in heaven for the next 1/2 hour at least. Thanks!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
do you guys know about cyclingfans.com ?
We check there often.
I’m just starting to get swamped at work right now though so I’ve gotten lazy and enjoy what little time I find here at night. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Damn they've got excuses out the wazoo
"Seems all that wire holding up the grape vines is interfering with the communications systems. "
is anyone going to be brave enough today,
to risk all the frustration of trying to listen to a few seconds of racing, and many hours of trees,
on Radio Adelaide?
If you toss up the linkie, I'll probably have it up in the background really really low. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'll be bitching in a few hours I am sure. :-)
But it’s nice for a little background noise.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
U know..
I entered my VDS team.. Someone interested?
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
Better than me. I keep playing with mine.
Sad really, as I pretty much know the roster I want and will end up (hopefully) in the middle of the pack with a team I just love cheering for.
We usually put up a thread the day they’re due, or right after and share, brag, tease, etc.. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Yeah I did that also..
But at a moment I swa my team was perfect (ahum).. So before I lost that feeling I handed it in
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
Sweet! I keep playing but not sure there's much reason to.
I think it’s the part of me that like to be competitive. But then the me that just wants riders I like and will be excited for that takes over. Not that some of mine aren’t going to kick butt though. ha ha!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Haha.. The only problem is..
I didn’t look to the scoring system and the races included.. So Maybe I get very dissapointed if I see then.. Solution: I keep my mouse away from those buttons
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
If anyone is looking for something to pass along some time...
I got a chuckle from this.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ok.. 15the time i see Austin Powers..
So tell me baby, how is he..
Ok.. That sounds terrible
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
LOl. Mike Meyer played Austin Powers and Cameron Meyers powered away yesterday
Natbla came up with it.
Maybe we should wait and taunt the rest of the gang during other races?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I like this suggestion
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I so love Austin Powers..
Watched it over and over again with my sister when we both still lived home..
Only the fact Goldmember is Dutch…. That’s
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
Wind:
the wind’s probably only 50km/h instead of 80 or 90km/h and more of a head crosswind. – Matt White
Sheesh! only 50 KMP.
From CN earlier:
12:17 CST
I’m told that four Mutual Community Challenge Tour participants have been involved in four separate incidents this morning and were treated along the race route and then transferred to hospital. I hope all four of you have a speedy recovery!
Hope Flatbagger wasn’t one of those who crashed.
hey talking about Aussies,
Did you know that of the 16 teams in the TdU, not including Unisa, 9 of those 16 teams have Australian riders on them, a total of 16 riders in race not including Unisa riders?
9 of 17 teams not including Unisa have 16 Aussies on them
plus the 7 Unisa riders = total 23 Aussies on 10 of the 18 teams – impressive !
They seem to have at least three among the top five finishers.
Perhaps it is the “home field/road” advantage or is it something more sinister such as something in the water/trees/wine over there.
Travis Meyer (UniSA) and Camerson Meyer (Garmin-Slipstream) are brothers
did anyone se their interview on Versus 2 days ago? They are so cute!
After yesterday's matchburning fest
Surely the peloton isn’t going to take a rest day today and let this break go.
Someone tell me “No way dude, they are going to bring this back”
It's more then 100km to go!
They’ve plenty of time to get them back..
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
Hmm I'm out..
We’ll see.. Think Rabo wants the leaderjersey as THR will do.. Caisse Has Rojas which perfecly suits this finish
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
Oh George knows better, we all want the Twittering
We don’t care if Johan is concentrating on the race
Too bad DZ's not racing in this one. Wonder what his conversation would've been. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Everyone - would you email Greg Johnson the commentator at CN and tell him
to pay attentino to keeping the “Current Situation” updated at all times. He’s been slacking on that. SHoudl do that with every change.
email: commentator@cyclingnews.com
Sounds like Cyclegirl
might’ve been at the 2nd feed zone today. That girl needs to check in here.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
no. the peloton has a break on the end of its line and they are very slowly reeling them in.
Still 70Km to go. Slow race today.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 22, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
I just went looking.
What the heck. Where is everyone?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'm so glad he's still riding this year, he's so great.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Hi, everybody, whaasuuuup? I'm here, any excitement Down Under?
Per the guy at CN…
Current situation – Km 72
Lead group – Vladimir Efimkin (AG2R La Mondiale), Andoni Lafuente (Euskaltel – Euskadi) and Travis Meyer (UniSA)
Peloton at 5.25 minutes
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Very slow.
Might be safe to hide the 2nd thready. I know I won’t make it till the end at this rate.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
eh, no worries
we can always delete it later. i’ll leave it up for now in the event something astonishing happens.
like the race leader slamming into a motorcycle and splitting the peloton?
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 22, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Like George Flying off ahead and winning the stage solo?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Wooking for wabbits:
Our team doctor who’s in the car just said: look what a big rabbit!But it was a kangaroo.we were too late to take a picture. Looking 4 more. – from Johan’s twitter
Hey Ruthann...
Heatwave here today!!! We hit 36!!! That’s 50 degrees warmer than one week ago.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'll never forget weather like that one year in Denver when I lived there.
We were running out of food. No one wanted to g outside to the grocery store it was so cold and dangerous.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 22, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Cool! That means you saw liquid water today! This is the time of year that
makes me forget what the color green looks like.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
I did I did! It was great.
Made it feel like spring. No kidding – we actually walked out with out our coats all zippered up today. You would’ve thought it was like in the 50’s or 60’s. Funny how that warm-up plays with the mind.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
-14 per my car. I think it reported -18. I just know it was F'in COLD.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Thus, I can NOT wait to see you in a few weeks!!!! Bring on some sun and fun!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
even if its 50 and rainign you'll be ahead
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 22, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously, just meeting the bunch from here will be the highlight.
The sun is just the cherry on top. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
raining right now, but it's a warm kind of rain ;-)
long-term forecasts say dry february. could change, natch.
Chicagoland for me now.
Grew up 3 hours north and they were even colder last week. The sucky part is that this weekend it could be back into single digits.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Don't shoot me, but what/where is Mud Duck?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Awesome!
How has it been over your way? What part? I’m thinking at some point a trip up to see Ruthann is needed. We could make our own PdC party – Northern Midwest style!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
We could so TOTALLY have a party!
Can we stop over at the mall too? Love the huge lego world.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
MN's got nothing on us down here.
Only two seasons here… Winter and Road Construction.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Yes, and let me join the crowd that loves the
description under your profile! So apt. (Though I would add opera to that :-) )
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
This is sad to admit...
But being the cheesehead I am living in Chicagoland, a few years back I was bet at a bar that I couldn’t name 20 cheeses in under a minute. Smoked it and loved the beer. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I don't think that's sad at all, pretty cool actually, and free drink with that knowledge
So who can knock that?
The gift I got at Christmas's from this bunch
was always related to cheese as a joke. The best year was this huge box loaded with cheese balls, cheese in a can, cheese crackers. It was hilarious. All tied back into our Packers vs Bears fun too. Good times.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Did it come with a foam cheese hat?
Because, really, nothing says “Cheesehead” like the ubiquitous foam-cheese hat. :-) And I know whereof I speak.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Ha ha. Nope, not that one.
But I do own one. It was at, played a part at my wedding. Funny it lasted longer than the wedding – Doh! Fun times!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
If you take it to the TofCA, it will make it easier to see you
in the crowd! Y’know, for when they pan across the fans crowding the start gate at the TT…
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
OMG - that would be hilarious. I could ask riders to wear it for pics!
Now if I could just figure out how to get that to fit into the carry on as I’m not checking luggage. And being at O’Hare – I am not wearing it on. :-P
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ship it to Jimbo. He'll take care of it for you!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Could you see him riding with it as his helmet?
Those damn happy cows out there. They got nothin’.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Lafuente trivia:
Born in Guernica (hmm, interesting!)
Birthday: 06/09/1885, so he’s not quite 22 1/2 yrs old (using euro dating, I assume)
3rd year rider for the Euskies.
Love cyclingbase.com!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
1885 - holy crap! And they said Zabel was old. tee hee.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Bwah! ...Oops. Fingers faster than the brain again :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
This is a much duller stage today.
So when does the break get caught? Any bets
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Ooh! Dr. Evil is in the trio chasing
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Go, Ryder, Go!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
With work these days it feels like it.
I miss last year when I lived on 3-4 hours a night. As work picks up, that becomes the norm and I get used to it. I’m not used to it yet.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'm for Stuey, too. He's due. Really.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
I'm going for George in the top 5!
Winner, I’m liking Stuey wanting one too.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'll take Abdujaparov, Cippollini, or Bontempi
Uh…no ok wrong decade, I’ll take Brown again.
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Jan 22, 2009 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
By what....say, 15 to 20 years or so???
Heh.
I should have said Freddy Maertens.
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Jan 22, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well, yesterday they blew the timing and had literally
only the last 3 seconds of the finish covered. Hopefully today is better. One of the announcers is pretty sharp though, and can recognise some of the riders. :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Anyone for Travis Meyer as most aggressive today?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
that'd be cool. He will not be outdone by big brother.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 22, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
My vote is for Dr. Evil for most agressive
Definitely keep it in the family
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Aren't both the Efimkin brothers riding Down Under?
If so, then methinks Vladimir and Travis are giving it to their bros.
Only 98 more comments to go.
Get to it. Slacker.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
gapped as in dropped
Aaron Kemps (UniSA), Gert Steegmans (Team Katusha), Bernhard Eisel (Team Columbia – High Road), Guillaume Blot (Cofidis), Olivier Kaisen (Silence – Lotto), Scott Davis (UniSA), Markus Eichler (Team Milram) and Willem Stroetinga (Team Milram) have all fallen off the back of the peloton
in France they say when you are dropped
perde Pied
means lost footing, lost your feet
It was my moment of infamy – in a french newspaper they said about me " Peterkin perde pied" in a1983 race near Calais
it is old and yellowing but I will scan it and send to you, or include it
when I someday (hopefully) / within a week do my fanpost
Finally some decent music!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Jens! is in a group off the front!
All bets off – he’s the man!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I pick Allen Davis for another win for the fast dancers
Might as well be consistent. Its up hill finish again
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Per CN:
14:49 CST
A chase group is now off the front as well. It includes Michael Rogers (Team Columbia – High Road), Nicki Sørensen (Team Saxo Bank), Jens Voigt (Team Saxo Bank), Imanol Erviti Ollo (Caisse d’Epargne), Dries Devenyns (Quick Step), Francesco Reda (Quick Step), Martin Müller (Team Milram), Maciej Bodnar (Liquigas) and Aleksandr Kuchynski (Liquigas). This group is 100 metres ahead of the peloton.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
oh oh I should have read above about Jens - thanks Ruthann
I change to Jens – and I am glad Phil is not here – he would say NO peterfish you cannot change – meanie that Phil is
The chase group was caught
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
typical man.... always changing his mind. :-P
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'll stick with Stuey
Jens! will help get him up there.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
What's Garmin up to today?
Only heard about Ryder way earlier.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
No idea but I'm liking the music the last 20 minutes.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
It beats the tree and jellyfish chatter.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Agreed. They even played Smokey Robinson's original "Ooh Baby Baby." Classic.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Okay that was spooky.
Is Whitey reading us?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I had just asked about the GarMen a bit above.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Looks like they are setting up Brownie
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Go fast dancers!
Here comes davis
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
yesterday they jumped in with Literally ONE second to go
today they totally ignored race finish – SHAME ! on them
+100 What the heck?
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
crazy thing though, I just popped a Sade CD in the stereo about an hour or two ago for our dinner,
and I have not listened to her in a long long time, and here is radio is am dissing . . . playing Sade ! !
LL Snachez charging hard too
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Yes!
Well at least he’s consistent
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Davis, Brownie, Sanchez, O'Grady
3 Aussies in the top 4 ain’t bad
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I'll go out on a lime and pick him again for tomorrow too!
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I think George has a great shot at tomorrow.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Limb, outo n a limb
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Lime does go well with Tequila
But I’d settle for lemonade if it were available
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Lime goes well with corona too. Just saying.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Doseque w/ Lime is much better
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Not bad either. :-) Not as common here though.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
NOt very common here - just better
Only can get it at the local Mexican place run by a family from Tiajuana. How they ended up here in the middle of nowhere is interesting.
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I think I had it down in Mexico.
If it is one in the same, good stuff indeed.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Definitely an import and good
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Let's not go to it.
Easier to dump it. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
shh! don't let any lurkers know
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Where was Hons? No helping us out tonight. Slacker.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Any idea where Austim Powers and Dr. Evil finished?
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I give up, good night see you all tomorrow !
radio is not coming back, i will look to video highlights later.
Have a good night all.
Need to get to bed. I’m sure next week the early calls and meetings will be nowhere. I thought I had them trained last year but I guess they may need a refresher on the cycling calendar.
Have a good night peterfish!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Good luck with the retrianing
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
See what happens when I'm not there for a live thread
you guys can’t even get to a second thread…I’m very disappointed in you all :)
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
I was trying to help out a bit but....
had friends over and they weren’t exactly the cyclingfan types. But they did bring nice beverages.
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Jan 23, 2009 8:48 AM EST reply actions
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