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Tour de France 2010 Presentation........LIVE

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Contador vs. Lance Staring-contest
Spain vs. Italy Fashion contest
This show will have this and tons more. Oh, and the 2010 route as well. Pyrenées, Baby!

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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

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

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

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

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

Bahhhh

"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 4:45 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

here

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

hehehehe

"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 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

that picture is from ParisNice

by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 6:06 AM EDT 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

Rotterdam mayor

has very good French

Moo

by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh

Let’s say he practiced a lot.

by tedvdw on Oct 14, 2009 6:10 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

+1

certainly looks similar

by rbjhan 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

hah

this explains the logo best

Moo

by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:20 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

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

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

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

tour de france

coming from outer space

by yeehoo 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

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

Boo again

finishes before the Troue

by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:25 AM EDT 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

grrr

skiiping mountain behind me

Moo

by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:28 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

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

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

Cheaper

than dragging them down to a level where the ground is soft enough to dig a hole and bury them

by Monty. on Oct 14, 2009 6:52 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

zzzz

ha ha ha, done that so many times

by Monty. 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

+1

very hard coming off the 2nd rest day tho.

by rbjhan on Oct 14, 2009 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

and up the perty side i think

by yeehoo on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

and with Marie and Soulor earlier I think (which are attractive climbs)

Moo

by Willj on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 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

9 stage Ramaz and Avoriaz

by Grzdylu on Oct 14, 2009 6:46 AM EDT 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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