Rotterdam Six Days Live Thread, Day 2

One suggestion

Maybe you could add Day 2 to the thread title? If it’s anything like yesterday, one thread ain’t going to do it for the next five days.

To clarify, the elites start at 1:15 EST today (the UIV Talent Cup at 12:15 is a U23 madison). But if people are really bored, the live cam is going already, so you can watch people walk around holding papers and plugging in cords. And a couple of guys slowly riding around the track.

Today’s schedule here.

Time conversion thingy here.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 11:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

lol

well, i figured we’d need more than one. just not quite awake enough to come up with a good title :-P

I’ll put the schedule thingy in too. Yay!

by gavia on Jan 3, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Instead of adding day 2, you should add party night live!

because today is party night in Rotterdam. It will be a blast and we will be standing a lot.

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You know it!

I’m warming up my knees already. But I vote we keep Day 2 in there somewhere, in case we ever need to find the thread again.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Right now we can watch them all drink coffee.

Which reminds me, I need a refill. Drank what was left after spilling some on the keyboard earlier. :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

How fun! We've already checked in.

Good Morning Phil. :-) Did you rest your legs last night? tee hee.

Good morning to majope and gavia too! I’ve been at work for hours so I am ready for some good distractions.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

my legs are well rested

and fully recovered for a another day of standing up for the champions.

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And you didn't link it?

Or are you waiting for some audio to help give us the full flavor. :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just wait a second, it's coming

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

mmmm, coffee.

But it’s in rotterdam.

OK, in to work now, back for the fun later, I hope. (Feed not accessible at work, somehow.)

by JFS_PGH on Jan 3, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Did you try the alternate?

Link here.

Also, might be a browser plug-in thing. My husband’s laptop wouldn’t open the original link in Firefox but would in IE.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That link works in VLC too

Screen captures are very much a possibility tonight.

P.S. evening all

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey Monty!

So happy you joined us! More skoda jokes I hope. :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I put this in the other thread, apologizing to Colby.

But it was a fun read. And it explains the derny race a little bit. I still don’t know that I get it as the moto cars confuse me, do they just pace and how do they not just force the pace of the rider up to win? I’m going to have to go read up.

Here again is the link to Daniel Holloway’s site. He’s got some good pics and the earlier posts help give a feel for what a circus and how huge these things are over there. I don’t think we have anything here (meaning in the US) to compare it to these days.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

And by moto cars, I so mean moto's. The bikes. Not cars.

I am pretty sure for the huge 6 days though that they guys are brought out in cars. Big openings but I don’t recall seeing any of that type of thing here yesterday.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok before we get going, to get pumped up

one must watch this

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You changed the video! Nice.

This one should help keep the guys watching. :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, it's the official video

at least that’s what it looks like

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and mine and nikki's future carrer

oh, this will be a fun thread
(and I don’t mean we will becoming Zabel, the other guy in the pic)

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

So laughing my ass off right now.

And we aren’t even starting yet. You really are a Macho Man Phil.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah thanks

and you are simply the best

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Morning

Just checking in hoping for some disco rave madness to get me pumped for my ride. All I’m getting are two elderly gentlemen drinking coffee while they play the NFL theme song…

by Jimbo... on Jan 3, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Morning Babe!

Are you pumped yet? We can find some more youtube from yesterday’s songs to help you get ready to ride!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

er anyway to make the video bigger?

got a few minutes before I have to run and do all weekend errands.. sigh

by lyne on Jan 3, 2009 12:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

never mind.. got it

boy this reminds me of the early days of watching races on the net

by lyne on Jan 3, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's like they stole someone's iPod

and put it on shuffle

by Jimbo... on Jan 3, 2009 12:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think they stole my wife's iPod

by Jimbo... on Jan 3, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you sure it wasn't yours?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Some linkies...

What is Six-Day Racing?
A quick read of Wikipedia on 6-days.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I have audio but no video....

But I got to leave anyway. May be able to check in later.

Have fun all!

by Veloki on Jan 3, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Video is gone but the audio is still there.

I hope it comes back – soon.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it isn't on for the juniors

but having only the audio isn’t that terrible with 6 day racing

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It looks to be back. :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Really...

current music? What has happened?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 12:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You didn't know

that the track cyclists were trying different things and smoking funny things, and that they were singing sweet home Alabama all summer long? Because that’s what they do.

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Do the youngin's not get all the lights and fun?

Watching the exchanges and they’re actually pretty smooth. I just have no idea who’s racing.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You don't know who's racing

did you you know that Sir Chris Hoy is racing, I’m not sure the organizers have made that all that clear yet.

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think they really need to put his name in lights.

I mean really. I did not know he was racing and he going to like win everything so they really should give him big props. ha ha.

The lights are all dark. The intro to our afternoon teams is next right?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, the pros will be introduced in a few

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oooh, the dramatic music!

Maybe they’re starting intros early.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

The lights are certainly stepped up.

These have to be cool as hell to actually be at in person.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I feel like I could conquer Troy right now

that’s how much this music is inspiring me

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

With a wooden bicycle.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hi, everybody. Looks like I just got here in time.

Starting out with a little Robbie Williams music, I see!

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's football night in Rotterdam

huh what?

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hi everyone.

Can’t believe I missed some live racing yesterday…

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

you missed more than just live racing

but tonight is party night so you should see plenty of fun stuff

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Can't wait to find out what the entertainment is tonight.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, that's what I'm looking forward to the most

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hei, Bruce!

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hei Ruthann! :)

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

OMG! Hi Bruce!

Now the party is on. The Bruce Gap is here! Sweet!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lolz, Hi Nikki! :)

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

More trouble with the live feed today.

Maybe more people are tuned in.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They all saw how much fun we had and needed to check it out.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's funny to hear the "NFL on CBS" theme music here...

over and over again. I’ve just replenished my coffee, Italian Roast, mmmm. I’ve got a couple of Stellas in the fridge for later :-)

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm still at work.

So it’s Green Mountain caramel vanilla cream coffee for me. But I did score some pizza for lunch. They may be mean with mandatory Saturdays but at least they feed us. :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ramen for lunch here.

Cooks in 3 minutes.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Green Mountain coffee is good stuff, by the way.

My sister in Vermont sends it to me for Christmas.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not complaining, work does supply some good stuff.

But I really like my El Gallo blend from Intelligentsia.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

here,

Lapin kulta

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hee. "Lapp Gold."

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

:D

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Why does it not surprise me a bit that you knew that instantly?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like beer. :-)

Not in such large quantities as when I was in my twenties, mind you, but all the same….

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's that experience note after the 21 huh? :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah boy.

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

still haven't figured out the link thing properly,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapin_Kulta

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And my first thought

was rabbit stew

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

"aromatic and fruity nose and a crisp and smooth taste"

Sounds rather like an apple.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

oh, we do have ciders too!

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yum!

I recently had some really good apple cider stuff (really was wine) but when warmed up, oh my, so good.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, cider is for ladies. :D

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Aren't they wearing them out by having them ride around the track so often during intros

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm thinking those about to race, don't mind the warm up.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

are they racing now?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This should be the points race.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

love is in the air

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I love that they crank the music

but for the riders, when they switch the tempo’s that has to be a mental thing they have to block out right? Other wise the tempo would go all funky with each change in song.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they do what I do when I run

and chant in their head to keep a steady pace when the music gets distracting?

Or not.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I might regret asking this....

but what to you chant? Or do you funnel Jens! like chanting rituals to push you through?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Poetry.

AE Housman, usually. The TIME you won your town the RACE, we CHAIRED you through the market PLACE…

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

dare you to try Auden / As I walked out one evening

Pick you up for drunkenness, they would.

by JFS_PGH on Jan 3, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice one.

Bleak. And easy to memorize—strong sense of rhythm and rhyme. Might indeed add it to the repertoire—thanks.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bell lap - ride!!!!!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Stop being so demanding

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, at least I haven't told anyone to stand up yet. geesh. (~wink~)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Soon though, we may have to stand up

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What is this music?

It reminds me of old movies when they fast forward the scenes.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

2 rounds for the sprint?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

nope

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I haven't looked around on the site hosting this lovely entertainment

but is there a startlist? Yesterday we had the running results for each race on the side but I don’t see that, at least not yet. Dekker was in the red/white spotty striped jersey yesterday. The pink guys did well through out the day. Hoy was in white, right?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

here

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweetness! ~Thanks!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Here

is the sprint line up

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Grazie! Helps a lot.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ohhhhh.... YEAH!

Stand up everyone. Go on. You know you want to!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

STAND UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Can I sit yet?

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep. Rest up when you can!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. Save your strenght.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That's how we spell strength in Indiana.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

tee hee.

If I ever have to watch my grammer here, I am screwed.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Or spelling.

Grammar, dear.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I do so suck at spelling.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And be careful, I tend to try to create new words too.

Yesterday was getter – get better

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like new words.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bring on the Madison.

I love this race.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

what is next?

a man with a gun

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

At least it went off unlike yesterday.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And Pollack puts his sunglasses back on after the award ceremony: how can

he see where he’s going?

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Keeps the lasers from blinding him?

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, yes: of course! :-)

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

bell!

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My scoreboard on the side isn't working

anyone else having this prob

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 1:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, off and on. Hit the link again, above, it helps more than just refreshing the page.

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah yes, tis works thanks

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Helloooooo!

I’ve arrived ;-)

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Woo hoo!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh dear...

… I wandered in here, having woken up at 4:30am and having trouble getting back to sleep.
Big mistake, LOL.
I’m hooked… the sky is now light, and I have just accepted the fact that I will be trading my Sunday morning sleep-in for the racing :) …Waiting for a lul, so that I can go and make porridge.
(oh geez, Creedence?!)

by Lou... on Jan 3, 2009 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We'll help you get through it. :-)

There’s an intro of riders coming up that will be a good time for drink refills.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What's this, some kind of elimination race?

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Team elimination race

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Right. I don't think I've ever seen one of these before...

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's a very difficuly concept

the last team on the bell lap is eliminated, very hard to understand :)

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thanks,

I have no idea what is going on.

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

and by difficuly I meant difficult

see, it’s so hard to understand that I can’t even spell right anymore

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Every Bell/Sprint lap, another team is eliminated.

I think it’s one of the easier ones to get. I’m still trying to find more details on the derny.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's rather a fun concept I think!

Most entertaining, even when you know very little about the competitors…..

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

why are they ringing the bell all the time?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Is this not the same music as yesterday?

We’ll be clinically insane by day 6.

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm standing!!!

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

STAND UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If it's like yesterday, he's going to win everything.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course :-)

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And then you get to stand up specifically for him.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I shall stand to attention in full patriotic fervour

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, no you shan't.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well Bos is quite hot, so who's complaining?!

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hottitude trumps patriotism.

Must make a note of that in my “Plans to Conquer the World” notebook.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ha! Yes, that can happen,

eg Bennati over Cav. I’m such a bad Brit!

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

That makes me a better Brit than you, and I’m American. Go Cav!

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The shame of it :-(

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Cav's cute in his own round-cheeked, curly-haired kind of way.

And that Italian boy? Eyes too close together.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

What twaddle ;-)

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's why he looks so good in sunglasses.

I admit it: Benna is Emperor of Shades.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Way to go THEO!!! Rock on!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm standing, Theo!

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh no! Hoy lost!

We must stand up for Bos

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for holding back Bruce. We know you saw that first. tee hee.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Suck on that Sir Chris

Sir Theo just wooped you and I am standing because of it

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don't be mean.

There are Brits in the house :-(

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh you are shameless

suddenly you recognize a Scotsmen as a Brit, only when they are winning eh?

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I do actually have a Scottish mother.

And I love haggis.

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fine but dont you think

the Scottish are a bit pissed that they get any recognition when Hoy wins, suddenly he is a Brit first and foremost

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah maybe.

That’s more the case with Andy Murray though. People really don’t like him much and are quite glad to call him Scottish….then he woops Nadal’s behind and he’s British. I think Hoy is rather popular all over the country.

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

When they win their Brits

well you might as well take advantage of them playing as Brits and not Scots, oh and Murray is a little whining prick btw

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

agree with you about Murray.

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So do I.

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bos is the one who's switching to road next year, right?

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yes. A nice addition to hottitude.

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Next year is going to be interesting

Several guys who put some focus on the track with the Olympics are putting it back on the road.
I think it will make for some fun times in April.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope Bos can make it to the finish line....

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like Tom Jones, I swear.....could it be?

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

And ther are Brit lurkers as well.

We lurk goodly

by whitbyfish on Jan 3, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You're not doing a very goodly job of it now. I can see you!

And welcome to the conversation.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hiya!

Where on our lovely islands are you from? Whitby perchance?!

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweetness. I love this.

We’re pulling out some quiet lurkers today. :-)
Hope you guys stick around and join in some more!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hello fishy!

Hey, remind me someone…how late does this fun stuff run? I’m still in lab with a recalcitrant browser or two, or a block (not sure which, it tries to launch the player then gives me “this URL is not valid.” It was valid at home on my laptop…

by JFS_PGH on Jan 3, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Goes to after midnight their time.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Merely

another four hours or so to go

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sweeeeet!

by JFS_PGH on Jan 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh my. Not sure even I can take four more hours!

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

At some point I'll need to bow out for an hour or so to run.

Just started another layer of that homemade fudge my friend gave me for Christmas…

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yumee

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And the show is at 23:15. Last night was an ABBA tribute band.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

How the hell is Barca loosing to Mallorca

oh watching some Footy here while the buffering gets worse and worse on the track, errr

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

don't know,

but Liverpool just won. :)

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

But the big news out of Britain is the casting of the 11th Doctor.

At least, if you ask my kid.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Indeed. Some kid called Matt Smith.

A 26 year old doctor!

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Only seen a few pics, but there seems to be some hottitude potential.

But my favorite new series Doctor was Eccleston, even if Tennant is prettier.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Eccleston was earthier

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

More intense.

And, well. A better actor.

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by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't cycling.tv stream this last year?

I bumped into Brian Smith at a stage start in the Tour Of Britain.He’s even more miserable in the flesh

by whitbyfish on Jan 3, 2009 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You don't like Brian?

I miss B&A during the races. It’s been a long while since I’ve tuned in and watched on demand stuff on ctv. Need to figure out if I’m renewing or not this year. So many races had alternate links yet some key ones didn’t.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Brian had a really great call of the race. I think on and off the bike he has his ‘race face’ on, at least as soon as he sees a race start. The Tour Of Britain was a weird sight. I was at the start in Darlington, a post industrial town in the North East, very much a football town. You wander around of there is DI Luca stood in the market square looking clueless as to ‘how did it come to this’.I swear Wiggins looked badly hung over.

by whitbyfish on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So do they blow the foghorn when someone goes up a lap?

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think so

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Pretty sure that it appeared that way after watching for a bit yesterday.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Dekker's hair is more voluminous than it was last year

by Albertina on Jan 3, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Some info on the riders...

These two (pretty sure their the ones riding this tonight) have quite the palmares.
Danny Stam – Dutch rider
Franco Marvulli – Swiss rider
Bruno Risi – Swiss rider
Chris Hoy - GB and Scotland
Theo Bos – Dutch Rider

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yup. Quite the palmares on this one.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

as opposed to a fig leaf, say?

by JFS_PGH on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Man overboard again!

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else think this Madison is going faster than yesterday's?

Or is it just their music choices making it feel that way?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think it's the yodeling

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Risi tyring to go to put everyone up a lap?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Damn, that exchange was awesome.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I need to learm up

on this Madison stuff. Looks like barely controlled madness! These boys can handle a bike they can.z

by tshawytcha on Jan 3, 2009 2:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I love all the exchanges.

I’m a little surprised we have not seen any wipe outs during them. I know these guys are pro but at these speeds, usually someone misses the mark.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes but Angel Gomez Gomez isn't riding

imagine if he were, talk about some major wipe outs

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

~giggling~ :-)

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wuudsmak?

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

awesome.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+ a million

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I also need to learm how to spell

by tshawytcha on Jan 3, 2009 2:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Venga Bus is coming!

this was totally the home run song for the Rockies this year, so I am jamming

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

what are they doing?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

What happened with Dekker? 3 laps down?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Schep & Llaneras trying really flippin' hard to steal a lap from the other leaders.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My friend in California

keeps IMing me links to French Canadian genealogical records so I can translate dates for her, despite knowing that I’m watching races right now. Would it be wrong to start making dates up?

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nope

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like you.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

send 'em to me, I can't watch anyway.

Got 2o minutes or so.

by JFS_PGH on Jan 3, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

She's gone quiet for now.

But I may take you up on that…

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I had a co-worker come over and want to chatter

as he was waiting for some reports. I told him to pull up a chair to watch as I was hard at work. He laughed. Didn’t pull up a chair but did watch for a bit before going back to his desk. Good times here today.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Dekker!

trying to move from dead last into second to last place

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

What has happened to those guys today?

5 laps down? bummer.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Risi and Stam win it.

Solid effort, they were sprinting for laps more often than not.
Wonder what the points totals were.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Okay, off to run.

See you in an hour or so.

Google is my domestique.

by majope on Jan 3, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm in the middle

of the book on Major Taylor so am very psyched to get to know this

Love the Star Wars theme also!

by tshawytcha on Jan 3, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I started 2 books on him but then got pulled away.

I’m pretty sure I have the Six Day Racing book at home too. If not, it’s made it’s way to the top of my wish list for books to get. It would be quite fitting right now.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If we started the sprint in the reverse order

they would only get to play this song like once or maybe twice. Each rider (generally) beats the person in front.
Levy must be fun to meet in person. He entertains the crowd and seems to want them into it as much as possible.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice win by Levy!

I loved that he got the crowd so into it.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I really like how the riders are inciting the crowd to clap and cheer.

This is so wildly different than anything I’ve ever watched; what a hoot.

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If you ever want to go for a trip in Dec/Jan...

I’d be happy to make plans. We, I think, should scope at least one of these out in person.
Bring back some pics and fun stories. If we planned it right, we could try and hit one that Holloway is at.
I keep bringing him up, kids got serious talent and good head on his shoulders.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll have to read that site tonight, thank you. And, you mean that I should come to Chicago, right?

Or do you want to go to Holland together? :-)

It just started to snow here; I guess we’re due for a couple of inches tonight. Looks pretty. It’s actually pretty warm today, 24 degrees above zero :-)

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The tickets look surprisingly reasonable

See here. Tonight is the most expensive evening at 32.50 Euro a head.

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That's cause tonight is Pary Night!

I’ve paid way more than that for a 2 hour concert.
This an easy 6 hours of total entertainment and good riding. Worth the money if you ask me.
Did you notice Cafe night coming up. Sweet.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

cafe night

they noticed how much we are into the event and so they made a night for us? how sweet of them

"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt

by Phil H. on Jan 3, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought so. They want to make sure their fans are happy.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, if we're going to do it, we should do it right.

6 days of Burnaby baby!
We do have a track here and they race it all the time with track championships going on every week of January I beleive. I need to go and scope it out a lot more as there’s no way I want to officiate any until I see some in person.
We have a storm starting up here too. It was 26 above when I came in this morning but that was hours and hours ago. I can see snow starting to stick outside.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

26 above

Isn’t that below if you count in Celsius

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

26F (I was meaning above 0)

The degree thingy messes me up. It’s looking a wee bit colder out there at the moment.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch

It feels cold here and all we have is a litle frost

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Did the conversion and it came out to -3 C.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Christmas Eve morning it was -13F with a windchill of -32F.

It was long, cold walk to church that evening. Anything less than 0F is bad, even for us.

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn. That's cold.

I had loads of snow up at my mom’s. I swear they had close to 4 feet on the ground and it snowed 3 more times while I was there. Then it rained in the day I came back. Helped reduce the snow leves, induce flooding, and of course make it really sweet and oh so foggy for the drive back.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bring on the Thunder! Go Bos!

I hope he smokes Hoy again. ha ha.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No smoking in this round.

Theo looked good but not fast enough.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch.

I found this on Jason Kenny. First one across the line wins.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I like this race

because Meatball scored Gold in it last winter!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Tsk Tsk

Blonde jokes anyone?

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Careful... I'm still here. ;-P

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And I am sure

that you would have managed to make a better job of firing the starting pistol too. I guess that’s why they had a second starter there.

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hee. They had a "backup Blonde."

(No offense, Nik; I started out my life as a Blonde, though it didn’t last.)

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Giggling. Anything at this point. It's been a long day here.

I’d be laughing the whole time if I had to shoot the gun. I still think the best job is the one who gets to hold the seats for the standing starts. LOL!

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So, they are now giving away a Skoda to the winner of this race?

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

An "Auto Supersprint!"

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

who won the car?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

anyone? I don't know.

The side bar is just showing the overall with Lampater/Marvulli in the lead.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Llaneras and his partner?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup, Schep/Llaneras, with Schep crossing the line first.

by Ruthann on Jan 3, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

so Schep gets the car?

by Bruce Suomi on Jan 3, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they have to share it?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Team Time Trial....

2 guys, one guy takes the lead for the first few laps to build speed, then sling shots his partner up front to finish off the last lap?

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I thought that

the last two laps were times, one each.

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So the last two laps are what get counted?

Warm up laps, then two sprints, with a madison sling exchange where the 2nd guy comes around to finish the sprint? I really(!!!) need to read up more on track.

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

by nikki on Jan 3, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I make no claims about being right here

that’s just the impression I got last night and tonight. Actually I don’t even know if they are following the same rules tonight as they were last night. It looks like they crank it up for a couple of laps to let the announcers get the crowd going, then the bell rings and they do two laps, slingshotting after the first.

by Monty. on Jan 3, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs