Giro di Lombardia--LIVE thread
by majope on Oct 17, 2009 7:03 AM EDT
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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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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?
In Amsterdam
programme etc. here. How will Kenny cope with the banking.
Rotterdam was available on the web last year
that’s at the beginning of January. But otherwise I don’t think so.
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.
Tomorrow. When it's raining. Helping set the course this afternoon
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
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 Peter Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
Forget your wallet, what about your heart?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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.
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'
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'
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?
My last chance for VDS salvation
rests on the shoulders of Cyril Dessel. Allez Cyril!
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'
Shouldn't be
But it’ll be at least another half hour yet before there’s much happening for us.
Ok...thanks. Emilia was a heart breaker :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Morning All
I hope Maaskant decides to ride today. Yes, it’s down to that…
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
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
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.
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 Peter Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
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
Can you eat doughnuts in your house
or does your husband always want to analyse them?
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.)
So lame
don’t they have him in white yet?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
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'
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'
So you're volunteering
to make him his very own pie floater
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'
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.
Ok, i'll make a note.. ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That is unbelievable dedication to the sport.
Am I still asleep?
by Spot of Bother on Oct 17, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
+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
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.
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'
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'
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'
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
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
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
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
2 foul spices if ever there were any.
by Peter Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
No taste buds!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But I could put cumin on
everything…
by Peter Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
But not without coriander/cilantro and ginger :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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
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
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'
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.
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.
Does he still have all his bits?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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.
Glass half full ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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…
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…
I think all I have in the race is Gilbert, Boom, Vansummeren, Costa, Meier, and Lovkvist.
Phil Gil my best hope.
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.
what? you don't default all your video feeds to chrome already?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
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.
What a beautiful course!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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)
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'
Got it!!
In Japanese no less. I am being rude.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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?
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.
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.
Dunno
what’s the kanji for “kilometer”?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Justin yv
Japanese feed
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
buon giorno
hope for some Rui Costa action!! He just won one stage and finished in 3rd in Volta a Chihuahua!
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 Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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.
The Worlds?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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.
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'
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.
Big split
with Astana guys on both ends. Adio Vino?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:00 AM EDT reply actions
So...so...ne?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ne!
Harden up please! shitsureshimasu
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't tell you
how much fun I am having now…
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
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
Franco is watching from the course somewhere
I told him to paint PdC on the road.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
I feel kind of sad seeing Ballan in the lampre jersey
we didn’t get to him in the rainbows very much this year
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 Peter Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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
Church bells ringing
I got chills.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions
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.
wouldn't surprise me
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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 !
but the extraterrestrials are gaining.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
Hey!
Those guys don’t look Japanese.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions
yo, cyclingfans has RAI links up now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Whew ! managed to wake up before first podium!
(of which I am not going to go for, have fun anyone else)
:)
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.
The race only starts when RAI is up and running!
Cyclovia: Bogota www.streetfilms.org/archives/ciclovia/
Where's Goose Larsson?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions
Larsson
but I can’t tell where he is
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Bridging
almost in the front group. Riis plays his first card.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
ISD!
It burnnnnnssss!
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions
That owl print
is like eyes in a creepy portrait that follow you.
by Spot of Bother on Oct 17, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
that's ISD?
how horrible…
Ô col Bayard, Ô Tourmalet, à côté du Galibier, vous êtes de la pale et vulgaire bibine !
If they drastically improved it
it might only be horrible.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
It's like watching a car wreck - you don't want to look, but you have to....over and over and over
Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....
by Cyclingrush on Oct 17, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
And it may be gauche as hell, but if I had one of their jerseys, I'd wear it proudly.
Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....
by Cyclingrush on Oct 17, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I would rather watch a low-res RAI feed than any other high-res non-English feed
Nothing beats listening to a race in Italian
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
sumimasen
nan desu ka?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
37"
just really dangling off the front.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions
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.
Cut your hair, lose your strength?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Santambrogio
looks like a shaggy Puppy.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
Ah
well shaggy Puppy also looks like shaggy Puppy. His buzzcut days are long gone.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 17, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
Every time they show the break, Martin is in front
Wonder if he’s feeling super strong or too much youthful exuberance
That is some large peloton,
I don’t remember past editions having so many in contention,
here at start of Civiglio ?
Is it just me
Or does it look like someone crept up behind Sammy and pulled his shorts down.
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.
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 . . .
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