Tour de France 2010 Presentation........LIVE
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in terms of fashion contest
methinks Spain will win, coz many of the Italians are engaged elsewhere…
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than the French? Ha..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 14, 2009 3:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are not even in it
just as their cycling….
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 3:42 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There'll be no French there at all? How peculiar ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 14, 2009 3:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have a freind who is a photographer attending
Told him I wanted pics of Schleck & Contador.. LoL..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 3:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shut up Conta!

We’ll have a rendez-vous after this section.. Let’s see who has the big mouth than
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way are they going through the Trouée
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 4:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were rumours
But me think that would be too heavy.. I would be fun though.. And Cance could be a contender for the Tour than.. Not that I have trust in that
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just tweeted Scott Sunderland about cobbles
He tweeted back , Definately….
Interesting i think!!
and yes, understand some people don’t like twitter….
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha was nothing wrong with this one..
And would it be in advantage of Saxo?
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.. Good news for them.. They don't have a GC man yet..
But alround king EBH!
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Telling yah Sexybank are lucky i'm staying with them next season
Sky are my 2nd fave… and love EBH…
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sky.. They don't excist yet!
And looking to their riders their riders are ok but not after the first row.. Only EBH and Gerrans had some nice wins this year
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok.. Lovkvist Monte Paschi Eroica also but..
Not too convinced..
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whick link will be best??
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ES says live 13.00 our time?
(That’s 12 your time)
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 14, 2009 4:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well.. Let's see. Just found out there are no subtitles.. So probably miss 3/4 of the presentation
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The tdf official site goes live at 11
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought it was 1130 local?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Oct 14, 2009 4:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok wine is open, one glass down
Ready for the fashion….. Oh Andy you better have doe your hair this time!!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he needs to up the level in fashion department….
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 4:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I reckon, he can look so fantastic one day... and the next it's like WTF
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
last year
at the presentation he’s totally WTF….
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 4:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, c'mon andy do SexyBank proud!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morning everyone!
I need to run down to the archives now so I’m free in 23 minutes…all this energy required at 9.38 in the morning…sheesh!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 4:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hurry girl.... Fashionistas need to be in place
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 4:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure I'll be able to get a working stream anyway...bah!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 4:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you were in the civilized world it would be 10:38
food for thought
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 4:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
l'ouch! ;-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 4:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steephill has multiple links
Seems ES is delayed, CTV doesnt cover the first 30 mins of mush
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 4:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's there... the first link (aso)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Oct 14, 2009 4:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am back from the archives, covered in dust. Bah.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been listening to the TdF music for 10 minutes
It’s strangely unsatisfying when it isn’t followed by podiumgirls.
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 5:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Tour music is hilarious
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a live ticker thing at Cycling Weekly
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/401035/live-tour-de-france-2010-presentation.html
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Try the French stream
Paste this link into vlc
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I have polka dot underwear on too...black and silver though!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll post my photo if you post yours
(just kidding)
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 5:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I just say Cannondale add i just saw - SWeeeeeet
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My first - hmmm sweet..ha, ha
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
enjoying the ads
the fundament for a healthy relationship with CTV
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 5:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can only get the ads, then cut off.. so going french tv now
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had picture, then CTV stopped.
So now I’m back on the ad—for the 3rd time today.
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 5:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i have no probs with ctv per usual... of course, hitting the refresh worked wonders
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Oct 14, 2009 5:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice gorge
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bahahaha! We did just see Tony but it was from above sadly.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
errr
you mean you missed the shot from behind?
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did....oh dear, this day is not going well
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loved the fountain exploding, very sexual
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can tell it's not 5:40 am your time...
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 5:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after the whole year
stage finishing 2am my time….
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 5:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it's nearly 8ish... and 3 wines down... hehehe
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and c'mon, i'm sure they meant it to be sexual too
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK how friggin excited is everyone...
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice cut
from cheering AC with family to grumpy Lance
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 5:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooo Ventoux! Did you spot me?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You flatterer...
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
screen shot please
otherwise you were not there.
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 5:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My heart is pumping way too fast...
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hair on the little kid.
Hey, it’s the closest thing to fashion we’ve seen yet.
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 5:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon give me cyclists, OK cute boy, but I want Men!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hehehehe
well it’s the best so far… don’t they have a red carpet…. Maybe we need to organise that
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the event I'd like to attend pre Tour:
apparently ever year they have a little festival of bikers as they take the Giant of Tourmalet statue back up thr mountain (late May or early June)
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 5:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have the sound turned off so you lot will have to keep me informed
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well you can tell by the picture
he’s not saying anything exciting
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 5:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He never looks like he's saying anything exciting!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't speak french, so the audio isn't helping me much
by celerity on Oct 14, 2009 5:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my link above is simultaneously translated
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes mine tooo
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VDB mentioned and the battle against doping
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 5:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“we will leave no garbage unsearched”
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about marmottes?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 5:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Blaireau and / or Vino is drunk
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 5:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Philippe!!!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The CTV guy isn't translating it.
I can read French, more or less, but I sure as heck can’t hear it.
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very disappointed.... I want a red carpet!!!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 5:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rene Vietto weeping
Ive never seen moving images
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 5:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The weather was appalling

This really doesn’t show it
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'est dure!
C’est Mangifique!
What else dou nyu want to know in French
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 6:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of Euskie fans :-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prudhomme discovered Rotterdam.
Did he claim it for France?
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 6:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why they put a doper up there....
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank isn't a doper..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh yeah sorrry... self-defence Sexybank mode started
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doper or no, he was good value in VDS ;-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mayor of Rotterdam. Another suit.
Could have gone with a nice, tasteful orange tie. Oh, wait—no such thing.
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 6:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Talking about all the other sporting events they have hosted
Junior this, 2nd biggest that, blah blah
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what i can't see him!!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy
has no shame showing up in that outfit. If this were the Giro, they’d exclude him from the race on the spot.
by Katiek on Oct 14, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy....
someone needs to tell him how to dress up for things like this
by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 6:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only caught a glimpse
but it might even be the same shirt as last year.
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 6:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
may be his
“many mountains, no tt” lucky shirt
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
the only one I’ve seen so far not wearing a suit.
by amarone on Oct 14, 2009 6:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he doesn't own one
I can’t remember ever seeing him in one
by celerity on Oct 14, 2009 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is young...
So let him dres the young man…..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't you watch that advert
that he talked about on twitter
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok trust your comment.....Andy hire me hun, i'll look after you
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the heck is that?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pyrenees
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Oct 14, 2009 6:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why does the Pyrenees
have his left hand on hip?
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
always makes you look
thinner in a picture.
by Katiek on Oct 14, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a teapot to me
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The summer hiding place
of the cycling zombies
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough seat
between Lance and Pistolero
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
more exciting
if they announced course at top of Tourmalet and riders cycled up
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK PLEASE GIVE ME THE LINK YOU GUYS ARE WATCHING.. I',M NOT SEEING THE CYCLISTS
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't get CTV
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither am I...interminable video of Rotterdam currently
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those speeches were fatal
need amphetamines to stay awake
by yeehoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody wears helmets in The Netherlands..
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
and lycra for the commute plus day-glo jackets
by thebongolian on Oct 14, 2009 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not much urban lycra up here
but lots of yellow fluoro jackets
by civetta on Oct 14, 2009 6:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends which tribe you belong too
http://www.thelondonpaper.com/life-style/london-cycling-special-which-bike-tribe-do-you-belong-to
I’m a roadie crossed with a fixe
by thebongolian on Oct 14, 2009 6:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say most of the people around here wear them.
I’d never let my kid on a bike without one.
by majope on Oct 14, 2009 6:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must get so sick
of kids overtaking him like that. “Mummy, I raced Zoetemelk”
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is that in the bright yellow T shirt?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jansen or Zoetemelk..
Jansen was on the bridge I thought
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, on the stage
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEEEEELP! I've wandered into a room full of crazy people!
You lot worry me, sometimes.
by Lou... on Oct 14, 2009 6:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yayayayayayayay
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arenberg!!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did that just say
a stage finishes in the Arenberg
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes it did
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Oct 14, 2009 6:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What_The_Fuck
Oh great, let every bastard loose in the Arenberg. Make ’em all ride it. What a fabulous idea. Schleck in the Arenberg… what a stroke of genius that is.
by Lou... on Oct 14, 2009 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo, they're using the bridges in Rotterdam
they should have included a jump
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ITTs look very flat
not good for contador
by yeehoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah! Wimps
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you're saying
I should actually listen, not just look at pretty pictures of P-R?
by tedvdw on Oct 14, 2009 6:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that's something
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bypass Luxembourg?
anti Schleck course
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a bit north focused so far...
What goes here?
by jimmythecuckoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same finish in Gap as in 2003
hoping to destroy the career of another little Spanish climber?
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Had to leave for a moment...what they doing in the Jura?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was odd
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1. Rotterdam TT 8km
2. Rotterdam-Brussel (winds)
3. Brussel-Spa
4. Wanze- Arenberg portte du hainau (3 sections)
5. Cambrai- Reims (sprinters)
6. Epernay – Mortagies
7. Montargis- Guegnon 245km long 2 climbs
8. Tournus- Station des Rousses. First climbs 6 climbs last climb 4 km from the finish
9. Station des Rousses- Morzie 2 first categorie climbs uphill finish
10 ? – Saint.. La Madeleine including. Finish down
11. Chambery- Gap
12. Sisteron – Bourge le Valence (Sprint)
13. Bourg de Peage – Mende (First part hilly. End Laurent Jalabert climb)
14. Rodez- Revel (Anybody’s game)
15 Revel- Ax 3 Domaines (Por de Payere? Finish uphill)
16. Paye(?)- Bagners de Luchon (2 climbs finish below)
17. ?- Pau (Tourmalet)
Rest day
18. Pau – Col de Tourmalet (3 climbs Marie Blance, Col de Boulet, Tourmalet)
19. Salies de Bearn- Bordeaux
20. Bordeaux- Pauillac
21. Longjumeau- Paris
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 6:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
contador and armstrong
wearing the same suit??? How embarassing. They should have talked, oh la la.
by yeehoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that just the one TT
penultimate day, 50 odd km
by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Virenque
sounds sad they he can’t do this years mountain stages
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
where did the site go!
What goes here?
by jimmythecuckoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what Alpine climbs do we have? Have they said?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramaz, Avoriaz
Colombiere, Saisies, Avarais, Madeleine and probably more I missed
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Drove over the Aravis in the middle of the night in the summer. It will be nice to see it in daylight and not when I’m terrified for my life!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty pass
bizarre they sell LOTS of cow pelts at top
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
and the place at top saved my life with a very fine crepe last week
by thebongolian on Oct 14, 2009 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zz
1. ROTTERDAM – ROTTERDAM (NL) (ITT) 8 Km
2. ROTTERDAM (NL) – BRUXELLES (B) 220 Km
3. BRUXELLES – SPA (B) 160 Km
4. WANZE (B) – ARENBERG / PORTE DE HAINAUT 180 Km
5. CAMBRAI – REIMS 165 Km
6. EPERNAY – MONTARGIS 185 Km
7. MONTARGIS – GUEUGNON 225 Km
8. TOURNUS – LAMOURA / LES ROUSSES 160 Km
9. BOIS D’AMONT / LES ROUSSES – AVORIAZ (Morzine) 175 Km
rest
10. MORZINE – SAINT JEAN DE MAURIENNE 210 Km
11. CHAMBERY – GAP 175 Km
12. SISTERON – BOURG LES VALENCE 190 Km
13. BOURG DE PEAGE – MENDE 190 Km
14. RODEZ – REVEL 195 Km
15. REVEL – AIX 3 DOMAINES 170 Km
16. PAMIERS – LUCHON 150 Km
17. LUCHON – PAU 200 Km
rest
18. PAU – COL DU TOURMALET 165 Km
19. SALIES DE BEARN – BORDEAUX 175 Km
20. BORDEAUX – PAUILLAC (ITT) 51 Km
21. LONGJUMEAU – PARIGI 140 Km
by Grzdylu on Oct 14, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cav wont win 6 next year then...
What goes here?
by jimmythecuckoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second stage Tourmaelt is strange though
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 6:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops.. First stage..
They have 2 big mountains and after that 60km flat
by Frinking on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
superb stage
mountain top finish on Tourmalet
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 stage – fragments LBL
4 stage – P-R
8 stage – LES ROUSSES – 4 km from finishline
by Grzdylu on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Circle of Death
Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, Aubisque long flat finish into Pau
by Jens on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have goosebumps
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Oct 14, 2009 6:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Queen stage I think: best stage of Tour
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramaz closed for 2 years
fixing collapsed cliff road
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 stage – Colombiere, Aravis, Le Saises, Madeleine and doooownhill to SAINT JEAN DE MAURIENNE
by Grzdylu on Oct 14, 2009 6:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
north side Colombiere
is becoming a regular
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contador
Tougher than 2009 course …. a climbers course … I like the profile
Moo
by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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