Paris - Tours...............LIVE
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 2:58 AM EDT
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Time for the sprinters last waltz of the season. Don't be fooled though, the recent editions have been anything
but long parades too an inevitable bunch-gallop. The thing is, as much as this is the Sprinter's Classic, it is also the Breakaway-artist's Classic.
For pointers on how to do it the hard way watch Erik Dekker's amazing win in 2004.
This is the last year we will see the classic finish on the Avenue de Grammont. Due to the laying of tram-tracks they will not use the never-ending avenue in the future.
Startlist, Official site ( with ticker)
Livevideo: Should be available from 15:25 CEST (9:25 US eastern, 00:25 AEST)
CTV carries the race live and free in the US, other links from Steephill and Cyclingfans
*UPDATE FROM CHRIS: Go Tyler! *
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Morning/evening
I did great at Emilia VDS wise (great= made ursula cry)
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more worry about his price tag next year....
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 4:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and I are pretty close in the standings
I’m 27 places/614p behind after Worlds. I might overtake you but you should be OK with Cunego holding the fort.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 4:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah
another of my not so smart investments….
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 4:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cunego?
he’s scored 1100 already. Is that bad?
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his problem is the Giro
I certainly was expecting more.
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His problem is I picked him.
I expected little from the Giro, but much more in the Ardennes.
by Mr Van P on Oct 11, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VDS points... imagine our surprise ;-)
I need to get myself invited to dinner with the South American guys downstairs. When they haul out the barbie… oh man, the aroma that wafts up… it always makes whatever I’m having for dinner seem very unappealing :-( . Gonna have to try to start conversing beyond the occasional ‘hello’…
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 3:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not my fault you are not in the competition
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said it was?
But barbie sounds good…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that I have A Plan...
… next weekend, I shall wait until the beer has been flowing for a while and then saunter past their barbie and comment on how good it smells ;-).
Oooh… this would also be an excellent opportunity to fast-track my Spanish!
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 4:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope they're not Brazilian;)
But excellent plan. Have a nice bit of something … beer will do… to add to their fare. Failsafe!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it
Brazilians generally speak Portuguese ;-). My Chilean mate tells me that they can’t be Chilean, from my description of the delicious aromas…
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 4:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my point
that they might speak Brazilian. Mind you, I spent weeks with Brazilians who had political asylum in Vienna. Lovely… (sigh)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Portugese...oops
You get my drift though?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yes...
… I have already decided that my offering will have to be beer. I’m no cook… and certainly not on a par with them, by the smell of things!
Must check the recycling bin tomorrow to see what the favoured beverage is…
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call..
there’s always ciabatta or such. Perhaps I could start a cooking thread? (Joke! although I’m pretty good at it :))
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a 'fault' at all ;-)
’tis a choice, and one that I am quite content with thankyouverymuch!
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 4:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes it's not about love or hate rbjhan ;)
So One HD came through for cycling?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
30 min highlight show
oh well, it’s better than nothing.
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I wouldn't say that.
It can be rather amusing at times, as an observer ;-).
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 4:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
I wouldn’t mind playing either, but I have almost no competitive streak, so my desire to win is completely undermined by the, He’s so nice’, ‘What a legend’ etc. No chance of me ever winning anything ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Competitive?
For me, it is in part down to a lack of the ‘gambling’ streak. (Like, I don’t even bet on the Melbourne Cup!).
I have a competitive streak, but this is stuff that is beyond one’s own control… it’s the gambling streak that is required, I think ;-)
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skeletons in the closet..
Lots of gamblers in my family, although fortunately not the nuclear part. I always have a throw away bet for MC. Win as often as most. It’s always in the lap of the gods.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 4:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure how this works but
should the Farrar v. Greipel still be writ large, and one of the many Emilia threads pushed to the side? (Just for tonight…) Doesn’t need an answer, just an observation. The sprinters won’t be yesterday’s news for another day.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly... that's why it's here.
And I didn’t privately email because it’s Sunday and maybe he has better things to do. It was just a thought.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Chris mucks around with the timeline too much
He mostly does it for deadline reminders for competitions and stuff.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries.
As I said, just a passing thought. It’s a shame there’s no last minute voting though. Anyway, not an issue.
That said, today’s race is current. Emilia’s VDS competition are done and dusted.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is actually the one thing I can think of
that has gotten worse in the PdC 2.0 . In the old SB Nation format there was a space for polls in the right sidebar.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 5:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind. If
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...I can find it anyone can :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well that's all clear now ...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
I just turned on the Sun Tour hilights… it’d Matt and MACCA! Holy shit… what a fantastic combo! I was RIGHT!
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 5:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
clearly you missed the earlier part
when they said Phil will be there later….sorry to bust the bubble….
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 5:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're with you! M and M hmmm :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't I tell ya?!
Oh yes, I want Matt and Macca for the Tour. For sure. And for P-R. OK, let’s just have ’em doing all commentary… they truly are a critical mass of cycling Clue :-)
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 5:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree... but there's a third Australian voice. Who is it?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a third man here????
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sound like Turtur
You can keep him :-(.
He’s the one who was sidekick to Phil for Beijing… and during the TT made the comment:“Who’s this Larsson guy? He’s jumpin’ out of ’is skin today…” (Phil: “Well, he’s the Swedish TT champion…”)
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 6:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. At least I'm not imagining it
And Turtur makes sense. Three actually doesn’t hurt in some ways. Time for everyone to catch their breath.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Macca.. 'Ker/see/poo'
His pronunciation is entertaining ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 6:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds about right, though
Perhaps more like Keerr-see-poo?
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is far too subtle for Macca...but he was OK ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi all. Is there a live ticker somewhere?
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 11, 2009 6:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not looking good Bruce.
I couldn’t even open the official site for the race at Cyclingfans. I had hoped there might be ticker info there.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I realized that after I posted it...
bah
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was assuming the official site
would have it once the race started but it doesn’t.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd assist, with my omniscience...
… but I’m going to bed soon, sorry..
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 6:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stuey was scratched. I'm working out who I want to win
…which is usually different to who eventually takes it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 6:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick glance at the startlist...
… Arvesen, Chava, Oscarito, Pippo, Danilo. That’s my short list ;-)
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 6:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oscarito is probably at the top of my wish list
But after his ride at the worlds, I’m hoping also for the further redemption of Boonen.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 6:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thank you.
His role will be to block for Chava.
(Failing that, his role will be to not cross the line first…)
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
French ES ticker live here
http://www.eurosport.fr/cyclisme/paris-tours/2009/paris-tours_mtc358342/live.shtml
Break has 4min gap, 170km to go. Break:
Martin Elmiger et Cédric Pineau (AG2R-La Mondiale), Matthieu Ladagnous (Française des Jeux), Damien Gaudin (Bbox Bouygues Telecom), Jean-Luc Delpech (Bretagne-Schuller), Jonathan Thiré (Auber 93), Matthew Haymann (Rabobank), Aart Vierhouten (Vacansoleil), Tom Veleers (Skil Shimano) et Lazlo Bodrogi (Katusha).
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 11, 2009 6:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would that be free in North America?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eurosport for you, mate ;-)
Me… I’m off to continue reading about the 1967 Mt McKinley/Denali balls-up, before the eyelids close…
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to CTV it is.
So 9:25 EST (if my conversion is correct0.
by Mr Van P on Oct 11, 2009 7:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course I deal with Central Europe all the time at work, so
it would be pretty sad if I didn’t know…
by Mr Van P on Oct 11, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can do CET - EST, but not *your* EST
That’s asking too much!
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I discovered I have the program built into my Mac ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but can it work without electricity?
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even my computer has a battery!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My internet connection has a back up
battery in-case of power outages. Of course my wifi router needs electricity, so it doesn’t help much….
by Mr Van P on Oct 11, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I *am* pleased!
I just wish more people would organise alternative power supplies for things that suddenly become vitally necessary to them when the power goes out. Starting with tropical bloody fishtanks…
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, nasty..
I have power again by the way ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to say that I care
…. but you’re in Country Energy’s network area – so, sadly…
(on a personal level, of course, I am pleased!)
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had no idea
and i like Country Energy ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now the truth came out
you only pick on me!
baaaaaah
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that would be the plan
You’re the youngest ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
certainly not!
quite a few teenagers around this place….
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 7:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, but the early crew
who also don’t need a passport for the Worlds next year. That’s you ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're the one...
… with a bizarre confidence in the network ;-).
Heh… “I’m not in a blackout zone”… I seem to recall. You’re on the grid? = you’re in a blackout zone!
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and you are the one
with a bizarre opinion of modern technology.
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless you're off the grid rbjhan, it can happen..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but are you going to stop use something
because there is a chance it might not work under some extreme conditions?
gosh, is there anything that’s 100% certain??
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you're right
but I hate that more things rely on electricity all the time…because I have lived through bad blackouts.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What...
… make use of what you actually need, and don’t just use it for it’s own sake?
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what you need
and what I need
are clearly not the same.
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it about what we want rather than need?
Isn’t there more than one tier?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you are going down that way
other than food and basic accommodation, what else do one really need?
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd want warmth, music and books
And my dishwasher ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and you are saying I want too much?
bah
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could do without the dishwasher
at a pinch …
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you do want Cunego to win both L-B-L and Giro so....
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that's a different story
I want him to win LBL…not the Giro!
by rbjhan on Oct 11, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I don't have liquid in my mouth right now
My keyboard would be toast…if I had a toaster :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I waited weeks to tell her
It was only when I realised what Firefox had that I thought to look for a Mac version on mine ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to thank all of you for the vote of confidence
:-)
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr van p was just making conversation
We know that you look after us. How do you think Lou worked it out so fast…because she didn’t have to ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oi!
I read it… never mind the ‘you all’ bit! And I duly noted that you have taken our daylight savings on board. I am both touched and impressed.
by Lou... on Oct 11, 2009 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I hate the new daylight savings time
All it means is an extra 6 weeks of going to work in the dark.
I always get pissed when my cycling club can start their weeknight rides earlier (while I’m still at work).
by Mr Van P on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it,
but when i lived in western NSW and it was still light and about 32 degrees C at 9pm, I was not a fan..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 man group
7’ gap to peleton
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 7:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Elmiger is in this break because he's not on form
otherwise it’s a waste of his talent.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 7:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
13:20 Ritiro del vincitore del Giro dell'Emilia, Robert Gesink
He tweeted: still a bit troubled by yesterday’s cramps, didn’t want to force it with Lombardia to come.
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superprestige Ruddervoorde (cyclocross)
Free, unrestricted live webcast from 16:45 CEST (in about 2h 25min)
http://www.vt4.be/superprestige
More on the race: http://www.cyclocrossruddervoorde.be/
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 8:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, nice. Thanks for the info and link. G' day, Aussies! And good day to
everyone else.
by Ruthann on Oct 11, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Ruthann... not much action yet ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all fairness to little Tommy
he’s had a big year.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morning all. For those craving live action, Chicago marathon is streaming on Universal
30 minutes into the race and they are ahead of world record time. I thought about heading out to see it, but simply too cold for casual spectating this morning.
by PopUp Rolen on Oct 11, 2009 8:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Better the cold than the heat they had in 2007
the one year my husband decided to run it. My kid and I waited and waited in the park near the finish line, listening to the constant wail of ambulance sirens and every once in a while checking the list of people who’d been taken to the hospital.
Very different to watch it today and see the runners in hats and arm warmers!
by majope on Oct 11, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, after two warm years, they finally got some good weather for running.
They showed a shot of the mass start, and all you saw were articles of clothing flying in the air to the left and right as people we re abandoning them before running. Pretty funny looking.
by PopUp Rolen on Oct 11, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coffee...
Yum
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CTV live coverage
Opened right up. Way to go CTV.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greipel abandons!
according to race radio, says @Vannieuwkerke
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way!
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was in the last echelon for most of the day
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yikes that sucks
German fans must feel the way I did when Hesjedal abandoned during the Worlds
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it!
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi RU
I needed him to give me some insurance on my Poulidor status in the Ed Liga VDS.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should be worried
Lombardia is perfect for Valverde.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can he race in Italy?
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooooohh that's right [slaps forehead]
Dang, I’m sorry Chris
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a drunken funeral for my Ed's League VDS.
A couple of months ago. But the hangover lingers…..
I’m doing OK on the big VDS, though; I think I’m holding pretty well around 53rd place. :-)
by Ruthann on Oct 11, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm barely in the 100's... 87th I think.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
QS & Lotto driving the chase.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Morning! Ha ! I timed it perfectly !!
I thought I had slept in, no alarm, I stumble to the computer, amd Live starts right now, I Love Podium Cafe
I heart you guys (OK OK I know you will tell me to get back to bed and stop with all this affection stuff) :)
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's OK. You're just having a vulnerable moment.
We all love the PdC, too. So it’s OK. \o/
by Ruthann on Oct 11, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GP Beghelli
1. Ventoso (Carmiooro A-Style)
2. Visconti (ISD)
by Grzdylu on Oct 11, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ventoso has been on a tear of late...I think he has won 4-5 races in the last month
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was profile of last km like: steepish / flattish ?
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks. I just looked at the profile it shows a downhill finish ?
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Ventoso won, then it would have to be flat
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.instantrimshot.com/
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See website
here and click link to PDF for Altimetria.
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is nice to see Aart Vierenhouten in the breakaway...It is the last race of his career
at age 39
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Servais Knaven at the head of the bunch
Paris-Roubaix winner.
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks Cycling TV
hey, my video quality seems pretty low,
any suggestions are there settings on cycling TV for a higher quality picture?
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Astana not invited today
Paris-Tours = ASO. Astana big opponent of radio ban during the Tour (=ASO).
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mikhailov...Guess it is a collarbone
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having trouble loading CTV?
I’m not even able to load the front page. Anyone have a direct link (are we allowed to do that?)
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe CTV think that Quebec isn't part of north america?
by Ed K on Oct 11, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would surprise me much less than it should.
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talks are on-going: VDB to Landbouwkrediet
Srsly.
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've heard this song before
I think I know how it ends.
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go
Landbouwkrediet management denies. Damn!
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm stuned
Ctv came up and worked immediately. Has this ever happened before?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was one guy in Arizona once.....
but I think it’s just a myth
by Jens on Oct 11, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first time I tried to load it today, it wanted my password.
But it worked the 2nd try.
by majope on Oct 11, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 cotes coming up
Cote de Crochu at 26 km to go
Joue les Tours at 16 km to go
Cote de l Epan, 500m at 8%, at 8 km to go
Cote du Pont Volant, 400m at 7%, at 5 km to go
Cote du Petit Pas d Ane, 500m at 7%, at 4 km to go
profile of last 10 km here
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Urban legend
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's the thing
Now I’m actually thinking of getting the cross package
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, hello Chris
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coffee?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no. You need to get me another cup.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not seeing Columbia near the front.
Do they have someone in the break?
by flying dog on Oct 11, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone should tell the CTV guy that Greipel is gone.
He keeps mentioning him as here.
by majope on Oct 11, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I havent been to the site in months so this is entirely possible
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from cyclingnews ticker:
Germany’s André Greipel (Columbia-HTC) has abandoned. He was in a crash not so long ago
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from cyclingnews ticker:
It is only three times that the race has finished in a bunch sprint in the last 10 years
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...but it is in a pattern now because the other bunch sprints were in '03, '05, and '07
so ’09 has to be one
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but I thought he was a time-trialist?
I’m hoping QS officially pass the sprinting baton on to Allan Davis today.
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all of the hoopla that Davis got, he didn't win any stages in the Giro
and he has come very close all season, since Down Under and he hasn’t won anything…which is bad for a sprinter.
There is no difference who sprints, Boonen or Davis, if they are going to get second or third
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis isn't on the start list?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O/T: Did anyone hear the news? Irizar is going to the Shack. It's on CN.
by Ruthann on Oct 11, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lotto has a rider off the front
advantage Gilbert
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHere the hell is Farrar?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not Lance. We won't get minute to minute updates on his where abouts.
by flying dog on Oct 11, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's
the Sprinters’ Lance.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just curious if he;d gone the way of Greipel
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Anthony or Brian?
Damn…. half the reason I bothered with C.TV
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the other half?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frinking there too?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anthony and Frinking?
I’d pay to hear that.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, thought you were talking Albertina
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you think we won't get written accounts
and pics? Can’t wait.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 11, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are there still 2 up the road?
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Rock Racing!
This is a good race for them.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What race are you watching?...
They not be here
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ended yesterday..they won with Sevilla
by Vlaanderen90 on Oct 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
l'Avenue de Grammont is sprinter's Alp d'Huez
by Grzdylu on Oct 11, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Champs D Elysees is
Grammont is maybe the Crois de Fer or something better
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Champs is more prestigious, of course, because it's the Tour
But the Avenue de Grammont is 2600 m long. Endless.
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep I always forget how much of a corner there is
at the fountain with 500m to go on the Champs.
It looks deceptively non-turny from the camera shots, but it really separates the bunch doesn’t it!
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, my CTV video quality seems pretty low,
any suggestions are there settings on cycling TV for a higher quality picture?
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Justin just dropped US signal
Boo
Amazing helicopter shots today
by MavicMoto on Oct 11, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J Rod
“Why in the hell am I here?”
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If piti has to be there
so does his lieutenant.
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's hating it.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent!
20 km to go, means they’ll be in just around the time the Superprestige webcast starts
by tedvdw on Oct 11, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 cotes left
Joue les Tours at 16 km to go
Cote de l Epan, 500m at 8%, at 8 km to go
Cote du Pont Volant, 400m at 7%, at 5 km to go
Cote du Petit Pas d Ane, 500m at 7%, at 4 km to go
profile of last 10 km here
(scroll down and click on LAST KM link)
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CTV just called Grieple for the win
priceless
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, CTV dude *really* needs to know about Griepel
…he just predicted him for the win..
by Ed K on Oct 11, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Farrar
Am beginning to think “Wenatchee Wonder” isn’t good enough. Kind of 1950s. Better ideas?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd think someone on the Innertube would mention it for him?
by Ruthann on Oct 11, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You really think so?
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about...
The “Good” Tyler?
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have absolutely no suspicions about the boy, but
I still think that would be tempting Fate.
by majope on Oct 11, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is everyone elses CTV video quality poor
or is it just me ?
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just you
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bwaahhahhahhaaa
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it must be your systems configurations
tsk tsk
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That head-on camera shot is very jerky on my stream. Otherwise OK.
by Ruthann on Oct 11, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry bout that bit of picture breakup
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you guys are all my friends,
I would hate to have enemies !! LOL :)
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting painful now
Martin, GREIPEL DROPPED OUT! Jeebus.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Oct 11, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going to be so confused when he doesn't see AG in the mix at the end.
by majope on Oct 11, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling at least 5
“there is Greiple…no…
oh, there is Greipel coming up the …no…
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just mentioned Griepel 4 times
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Won't you all feel foolish when
Griepel beats Cav today
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Oct 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man, that's gonna totally screw up my vds!!!
/snark
by Ed K on Oct 11, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Lance can win
why can’t Greipel?
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Oct 11, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that's it...
Lance can’t win.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Oct 11, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there not someone posting here that can post on the CTV forum that Greipel is in the Kneippe?
by Yossarian12 on Oct 11, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
beautiful camera work
a little too beautiful there, too close.
Veelers is FLYING !
by peterfish on Oct 11, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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