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Ha ha, "Fête du chrono"
Sorry. “Radio Nations” stream: http://str1.dif-fm.com:8020
by tedvdw on Oct 18, 2009 7:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello.
There’s a cross stream too for those of you with muddy inclinations ;-)
"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 18, 2009 7:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh of course
It’s at an unacceptable hour on a Sunday night / Monday morning, and there’s a live stream :-(. Naturally. Just to taunt Lou, who has a challenging day at work on the horizon, and cannot be staying up late :-(.
Ah, it’s OK… we already know who the winner will be ;-).
by Lou... on Oct 18, 2009 7:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still trying to work out what's going on...
but PG has had three, so I wonder if tiredness mightn’t prevent a fourth so soon?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not tiredness... the quality of the competition ;-)
by Lou... on Oct 18, 2009 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on the same page now ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody actually getting the video?
It seems like it might be loading, but it’s taking a long time, and CyclingFans says it buffers a lot.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine doesn't work. 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 18, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine finally started, but it took forever to load.
Romain Bacon is finishing right now.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm getting it live. Still a while til the Elite Mens?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Oliver Kaisen is just starting, from Silence-Lotto.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks... that's what I mean about 'think' :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They must be running them at the same time?
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes a sort of sense..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My feed has a 'bubbly' audio, but it's Grivko :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, Grivko started next after Feillu.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of men standing round chatting, not much racing
Are they only showing the starts?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I haven't seen is the best time so far. Bruce?
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is confusing, they don't show them.
I don’t understand French so I have no idea what the times are
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 18, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have jumpy video now
"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 18, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So the espoirs are finished now. Should be all elites from now on.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last question and I'm sorry to ask, but how long is the course?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Bruce
Negotiating my way round the site has been a challenge.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you see that?
Circuits et profils shows 48.5 for elites.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not the best site in the world, is it?
Takes 3-4 tries for me to load any of the pages, too.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew. That was my problem too
but given my limited computer skills I was thinking it was me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vino about to start--he'll be the last on the course.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm apologising ahead of time
but I hope he wins.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm only up to Monfort. Is that right?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My video has gone...I only have a screen of logos!
"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 18, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That seems to happen randomly
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the logos are just the empty podium. That's why I guessed no cameras on the course.
Nothing else to show if all they’ve got is cameras at start and finish, and no one is currently starting or finishing.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Voeckler in the house?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. I thought they were all on course now. I saw Vino a while back.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was lurking... but Gilbert has taken off
Fashion observation: I love Voeckler’s black booties, although they don’t particularly go with his kit ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like your feed is behind, Vino started a while ago
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 18, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get it. Are TV feeds hemispherist too?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that can happen if the feed stops and starts.
I would recommend she stop it and restart to catch up, but with this feed there’s no guarantee it would restart.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harbonnier just finished--he was the 2nd elite to start.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would be helpful if we saw the times...
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 18, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They keep reading off a list of times, but they're all in the 32 minute range
so perhaps intermediate times?
Wait—as I was writing that, they started listing times over an hour. Will try to listen harder next time.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone finished in 1h 4mins +secs
The Swede TT Champ(?)
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 18, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm on podium ceremonies :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So at the intermediate check, it was
1. Vino
2. Monfort
3. Peraud
4. Krivtsov
5. Gilbert
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many left on the course?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On mine there are assorted spectators doing nothing :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivier Kaisen just finished, in 1:05:01 or thereabouts.
Not a podium time, but I’m damned if I know exactly where he is.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe he's in 3rd for the moment.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behind whom?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're doing brilliantly
My feed has just started reloading of its own accord. I’m not hopeful..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've put up with some choppy feeds etc without much whinging
but I’m increasingly irritated by the milling crowds. Ridiculous..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great time.
He’s now 3rd.
I THINK it’s Krivtsov in 1st and Peraud in 2nd.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the glorious uncertainty..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the time I've figured out they're reading results, I've missed part of it!
Terrible high school French.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching this but have become distracted by the gymnastics.
Now I have no clue what’s going on!
"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 18, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's ok..we don't either and my feed is gone
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Britain have won another medal...miracle
She may even win…..but I’m not counting my chickens
"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 18, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You understand I have no idea who 'she' is :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
British gymnast...Beth Tweddle
"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 18, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep!!
And she’s won!
"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 18, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to her.
I hope it makes up for all those years in school being called Twaddle.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Peraud is 1st atm, 4 to finish.
I think.
by Bruce Suomi on Oct 18, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Voeckler finishing out of it--over 1:03:23 or so.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine our surprise ;)
but nice booties…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You heard it first from me
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Started last, finished ahead of Gilbert.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Given the field and I suspect Gilbert's fatigue, it's not surprising
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hats off to him for racing again today... a real road warrior!
Thanks for updates. It was very helpful.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's not a popular win but Vino has at least been out competing not whinging
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, you don't have to be defensive unless someone attacks.
by majope on Oct 18, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even vaguely defensive, but surprised at my goodwill towards him
Shorthand is not always my strength
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Longo won the women's race
She’s 51 years young next week.
http://www.wielerland.nl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8485&Itemid=38
by tedvdw on Oct 18, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
VINOOOO!
YESSSS! GO YOU GOOD THING!
I knew you’d do me proud today. (er, last night? Yesterday?). I can’t wait for next season :-).
And well done, Seahorse…I might have to have a chat with the Frinkster about possible toy snow leopards ;-)
by Lou... on Oct 18, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was fun
And Majope and Bruce are kind ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap...
i’m lame and didn’t see this thread and posted another one…i’m a dumbass.
by rowyco on Oct 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not the first and you won't be the last
Just for the record, I think he was riding clean, but generally it’s not good to speculate. Best left to the experts, even if they seem fallible ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Oct 19, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm *glad* that you took it outside ;-)
And now I’m gonna try to excercise great self restraint, and stay clear of it :-)
by Lou... on Oct 19, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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