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Giro di Lombardia--LIVE thread

 

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How happy will Puppy be if he pulls off yet another Lombardia win? Will Phil Gil continue his winning streak? Will the World Champion flash his rainbow on the podium? Stay tuned!

Official start list (pdf)

Live ticker translated to English

Live feeds expected at 15:30 local time--check the usual suspects.

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Robert Gesink (Rabobank), winner of the Tour of beefy ’Emilie

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 7:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hah

"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 17, 2009 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think of how happy I'll be if the Puppy scores a win today

Hint – very happy.

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 7:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Roche, Velo, Klimov and Honig

have 7’10" on the peloton.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 7:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Last race!

ah, what I’m going to do after this?

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In Amsterdam

programme etc. here. How will Kenny cope with the banking.

by Monty. on Oct 17, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cross - you'll learn to love it

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cross ;-)

"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 17, 2009 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks all!

hmm, guess I’ll give cross a try this year…

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You won't regret it

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bet your ass ;-)

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow. When it's raining. Helping set the course this afternoon

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

right, that's your team's event.

Last year after my race, I had some excellent beer from a keg in your team’s tent. Not sure what it was, maybe Wachusett brewing co. Tasty stuff, like an Altbier.

by Mr Van P on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm off for a bit--will probably be back before a 2nd thread is needed

if none of the other editors is around by then. I’m amazed Chris was able to sleep at all.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 7:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Live vid starts when?

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 7:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

15:30 their time.

Less than 2 hours. I think.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds right

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello.

Pippo was a DNS…fever…coming out in sympathy with 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 17, 2009 7:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Stand up for the World Champion.

by fancan on Oct 17, 2009 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forget your wallet, what about your heart?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

Looking for the World Champion to kick in the afterburners on S’Fermo Della Battaglia and Philgil to cover puppys ass and throw him into a quivering mass of indecision.
O/T just started “Dirt Music”, my partner grabbed it first and she says its great. Thanks for that Seahorse.

by fancan on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you for noticing

I hope you like it – both of you :-)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

I just got it out of the library last weekend too. Haven’t started yet though.

by celerity on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go for it! I'm thinking you'll love it

but I could be wrong. What perplexes me is how I ended up joining a cycling rather than a reading thread. My walk on the wildside ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Philbert as a nickname

but I’m a little nutty . . .

by R Mc on Oct 17, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it because he races like a bear.

Cyclovia: Bogota www.streetfilms.org/archives/ciclovia/

by flying dog on Oct 17, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard day for my sports wise

This morning there is the Giro di Lombardia, first Grand Prix skating event and individual events at Gymnastics Worlds – why can’t I ever watch sports that air on tv, in prime time?

by Katiek on Oct 17, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My last chance for VDS salvation

rests on the shoulders of Cyril Dessel. Allez Cyril!

by Monty. on Oct 17, 2009 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

good luck then.

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is this like Emilia... the live thread you have when you're not having a live thread?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 8:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't be

But it’ll be at least another half hour yet before there’s much happening for us.

by Lou... on Oct 17, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok...thanks. Emilia was a heart breaker :(

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morning All

I hope Maaskant decides to ride today. Yes, it’s down to that…

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

break

Rappel de la composition de l’échappée: Nicoals Roche (AG2R-La Mondiale), Marco Vélo (Quick Step), Serguei Klimov (Katusha) et Reinier Honig (Vacansoleil). Recall the composition of the breakaway: Nicoals Roche (AG2R-La Mondiale), Marco Velo (Quick Step), Serguei Klimov (Katusha) and Reinier Honig (Vacansoleil).

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gap around 7 min

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should be about 40 minutes to video.

I’m home. I have coffee. I have doughnuts. Life is good.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 8:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are they cider donuts?

one of the best gifts of fall?

by Katiek on Oct 17, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't notice that Dunkin' had any this morning.

But we did get some of the Halloween-themed Boston Scream. Me, I’m a classicist: jelly. cinnamon.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it me or did Dunkin

start making their donuts smaller? The only type I ever eat are old fashion (the dunkin one with the little handle seems to be discontinued). Last time I had one it had the size and consistency of a Hostess donut.

by Mr Van P on Oct 17, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now that they have put the knife to Krispy Kreme

they are free to begin “value engineering” their offerings. KK still has the best coffee though.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you eat doughnuts in your house

or does your husband always want to analyse them?

by Monty. on Oct 17, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luckily, he's past that now.

He’s also off running a half-marathon this morning. We could destroy the evidence before he gets home. (Or maybe leave him a few to refuel with.)

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way

Barbie Barbie prefers strawberry frosted.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If ever a doll

was meant to be played with…

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So lame

don’t they have him in white yet?

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now we know he's really German

Strawberry in Inverell = social death ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is obviously Euro Barbie Barbie

Pies and beers in Oz for 25 year olds who come from the bush ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you're volunteering

to make him his very own pie floater

by Monty. on Oct 17, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little bit of vomit in my mouth

I’ve never actually seen one. I believe they’re a South Australian delicacy. I thought you Poms sent them ;)
Seriously, I’ve heard about them, but they’re region specific, thank God.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HH is not going home to Australia until next month.

That’s probably some rustic little Euro coffee shop that just happens to serve American-style doughnuts. Besides, there’s Barbie…and then there’s Barbie Barbie. Not necessarily a one-to-one correlation.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, i'll make a note.. ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cannot wait... This is awesome

"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 18, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So he's watching Lombardia on that laptop?

"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 17, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right now he's following along on PdC.

But yes, I’m sure he’ll be watching once the feeds start up.

by majope on Oct 17, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, I got the following to help me hold on to the Poulidor slot in the Ed Liga

No winners, but some solid top 15 ers

VALJAVEC
IGLINSKIY
VOECKLER
MAASKANT

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Live video

Good morning, is there live video today and where?

by CDC1495 on Oct 17, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi everybody

Woke up before my alarm. Must be a bike race today or something. ;-)

by Veloki on Oct 17, 2009 9:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1!

My wife thinks I’m an idiot. Morning, all.

by Spot of Bother on Oct 17, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm watching the world gymnastics until the bikeys start

The commentators are so bigging up this Brit pommel horse guy. He’s sure to fall off.

"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 17, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Any guy who's prepared to risk the pommel horse deserves 'bigging up'

Great expression ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morning. So what are the numbers telling you?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

evening!

you are up early….

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

    * 92 km
    *
    * Les quatre hommes de tête n’ont plus que 3’30" d’avance sur le peloton. A mesure que l’on se rapproche de la Madonna del Ghisallo, la tension monte dans le paquet.

by CDC1495 on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bruce! Hello... I've missed your dulcet tones ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

see cyclingfans

"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 17, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

france eurosport available

"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 17, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

showing clips from last year's race

"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 17, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

wasn’t there when I opened the page, heh. I’m a bit too fast….

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pumpkin pancakes anyone

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bill Sonoma

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as long as there's no ginger or nutmeg, sure

"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 17, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No taste buds!

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But not without coriander/cilantro and ginger :(

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or any spice/spice mixture related to giner or nutmeg

i’d prefer not to die from an allergic reaction, thank you very much

"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 17, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of pumpkin... great recipe.... you can make lots and freeze the custard for later

http://www.recipezaar.com/Pie-in-a-Pumpkin-43595

"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 17, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's an amazing capture

one you rarely see…

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaaand the Brit pommel horse guy fell off. Told you!

"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 17, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No :-(

"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 17, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ooops

oh well, not very good anyway. I wasn’t expecting him…

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does he still have all his bits?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but no medal :-(

"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 17, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glass half full ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi, everybody. Beautiful scenery already. We've had a great cycling season this year,

haven’t we? \o/

Holy cow, I’m loaded for a win today: in the VDS, I’ve got The Kid, Moreno, Martin, Mollema, Zaugg, Barredo, Boom and Monfort. In the Ed’s League, I’ve got Fuglsang, Roche and Visconti. Now, for a cup of coffee…

by Ruthann on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, great strategery on my part: wait until the last race of the season!

Good grief. Also, I believe nothing will dig me out of the basement in the Ed’s. It’s embarassing, but who knew Freire, Sastre and McEwen would have the years they’ve had…

by Ruthann on Oct 17, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me?

Gesink, Fuglsang, Horner, J-Rod, Sam San, Boom, Mollema, Ginanni.

Game. On.

by ursula on Oct 17, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have puppy

J Rod, Boom, and someone else….

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Justin feed is exellent

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not working at all for me! I just have a blank black box :-(

"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 17, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, finally it's loaded, but it is indeed choppy

"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 17, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a beautiful course!

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If an Italian doesn't win today

it will be the first time in 20 years that no Italian won a Monument. (fact relayed by Sporza commentators)

by tedvdw on Oct 17, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the way the French say 'Gerrans' ... no doubt as it was meant to be said ...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 9:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Got it!!

In Japanese no less. I am being rude.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Velo's had enough

"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 17, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to ride the last 100K of this race one day

I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?

by Drew... on Oct 17, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I heart that guy

"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 17, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

coolio

"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 17, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

buon giorno

hope for some Rui Costa action!! He just won one stage and finished in 3rd in Volta a Chihuahua!

by semprenaroda on Oct 17, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bom dia

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

evening

oh yes,
Rui Costa!

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is so awesome

My Japanese is pretty rusty, but the announcers are very pleasant and seem to be agreeing with each other a lot. Gambatte kudasai!

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sammy

"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 17, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He hasn't raced since the Vuelta so who knows?

"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 17, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Worlds?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh...woops! Big fail from albertina!!!

"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 17, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Throw away your orange jersey and hang your head ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What an impressive cow...where's Will?

"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 17, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

baahahaha

preparing for the tour party?

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are all hauling ass.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so desu ne

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...so...ne?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ne!

Harden up please! shitsureshimasu

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nani?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Chris

your Japanese is not bad at all!

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't tell you

how much fun I am having now…

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

forza hoogerland

will he be able to stay with the group when he get caught or is it just a TV coverage breakaway….either way, i like it

by Choo Choo on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Franco is watching from the course somewhere

I told him to paint PdC on the road.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel kind of sad seeing Ballan in the lampre jersey

we didn’t get to him in the rainbows very much this year

by celerity on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

These live feeds are spoinling me

I would rather watch this in French than Phil and Paul on Versus (which I no longer have-Direct TV). Nothing against P and P but Versus’ coverage of Monuments has been on a steady decline since Paris Roubaix 2002.

by Mr Van P on Oct 17, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno if its Versus or Cycling...

…even this year’s coverage of the Baseball playoffs seems to involve nothing so much as Fox and TBS competing to see who can have the most pointless and inane commentary.

by Ed K on Oct 17, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true true...

tho, i’m looking at upgrading my dish network standard receiver to a dvr for next year for the grand tours, unless, of course, directv will be kind enough to pick up rai-international and tv5monde out of canada…..

"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 17, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am very excited

that we can get Eurosport starting next month….

by rbjhan on Oct 17, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Church bells ringing

I got chills.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Ô col Bayard, Ô Tourmalet, à côté du Galibier, vous êtes de la pale et vulgaire bibine !

by ton_oncle on Oct 17, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lovely isn't it!

"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 17, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Une grand tradition"

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Oct 17, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Google translator:

The human head has 35 "lead over the peloton.

Ô col Bayard, Ô Tourmalet, à côté du Galibier, vous êtes de la pale et vulgaire bibine !

by ton_oncle on Oct 17, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My feed has indigestion

"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 17, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

Those guys don’t look Japanese.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5 at the front

Larsson trying to bridge

by Bruce Suomi on Oct 17, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew ! managed to wake up before first podium!

(of which I am not going to go for, have fun anyone else)
:)

by peterfish on Oct 17, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, RAI has saved my bacon :-)

"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 17, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The race only starts when RAI is up and running!

Cyclovia: Bogota www.streetfilms.org/archives/ciclovia/

by flying dog on Oct 17, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Larsson

but I can’t tell where he is

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bridging

almost in the front group. Riis plays his first card.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Larsson, Santambrogio, Martin, Carrara, Hoogerland, Deveneyns

"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 17, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rabo in a familiar position

reacting to other teams. Some things never change.

by ursula on Oct 17, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

silly me I missed Madonna del Ghisallo

I hate alarm clocks that don’t work

by peterfish on Oct 17, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The bells were ringing too! Lovely

"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 17, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ISD!

It burnnnnnssss!

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's ISD?

how horrible…

Ô col Bayard, Ô Tourmalet, à côté du Galibier, vous êtes de la pale et vulgaire bibine !

by ton_oncle on Oct 17, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

"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 17, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sumimasen

nan desu ka?

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah thank you rai

justin wouldn’t let me watch without “upgrading”

by yeehoo on Oct 17, 2009 10:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone has to make up for Pippo's absence...

"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 17, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

37"

just really dangling off the front.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Happy Puppy growing his hair...?

"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 17, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cut your hair, lose your strength?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Oct 17, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santambrogio

looks like a shaggy Puppy.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, def Puppy, he has quite a bit of hair coming out the back of that helmet!

"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 17, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah

well shaggy Puppy also looks like shaggy Puppy. His buzzcut days are long gone.

ABRUZZIAM...uh oh

by Chris... on Oct 17, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do to actually

"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 17, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you don't understand Italian

you missed a great story about the 1956 edition. Here’s the story; Magni could never forget Coppi’s tears that day.

by Monty. on Oct 17, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Every time they show the break, Martin is in front

Wonder if he’s feeling super strong or too much youthful exuberance

by PopUp Rolen on Oct 17, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is some large peloton,

I don’t remember past editions having so many in contention,
here at start of Civiglio ?

by peterfish on Oct 17, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me

Or does it look like someone crept up behind Sammy and pulled his shorts down.

by Monty. on Oct 17, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is NOT the best place to park!!

"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 17, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

curious why they could not have pulled bus THROUGH the intersection ?

I know I know European / Italian roads and intersections funky & tight, but come on . . .

by peterfish on Oct 17, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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