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…
Better than the French? Ha..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
I've been listening to the TdF music for 10 minutes
It’s strangely unsatisfying when it isn’t followed by podiumgirls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
The CTV guy isn't translating it.
I can read French, more or less, but I sure as heck can’t hear it.
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
The weather was appalling

This really doesn’t show it
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.
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
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
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.
Mayor of Rotterdam. Another suit.
Could have gone with a nice, tasteful orange tie. Oh, wait—no such thing.
Talking about all the other sporting events they have hosted
Junior this, 2nd biggest that, blah blah
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
Andy
has no shame showing up in that outfit. If this were the Giro, they’d exclude him from the race on the spot.
+1
the only one I’ve seen so far not wearing a suit.
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
Didn't you watch that advert
that he talked about on twitter
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
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.
pyrenees
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
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.
The summer hiding place
of the cycling zombies
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
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
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.
yes
and lycra for the commute plus day-glo jackets
by thebongolian on Oct 14, 2009 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions
He must get so sick
of kids overtaking him like that. “Mummy, I raced Zoetemelk”
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.
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.
HEEEEELP! I've wandered into a room full of crazy people!
You lot worry me, sometimes.
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
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
Did that just say
a stage finishes in the Arenberg
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
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.
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.
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.
Same finish in Gap as in 2003
hoping to destroy the career of another little Spanish climber?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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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
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.






















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