CycleTweet du Jour
by Chris... on Nov 5, 2009 10:35 AM EST
in Cafe Happy Hour!
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More first-person wisdom from the cycling world:
@stevendejongh:
Back at the pool, boys want to play some games in the pool.
Steven DeJongh's last 15 consecutive tweets have been about his boys. This is a man who is happy to have retired.
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And he has joint custody with their mom so he appreciates
all of the time he has with them. It is endearing.
by ZoeRochelle on Nov 5, 2009 10:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It truely is...and I beleive part of why
he retired was his divorce. His kids are his priority.
by cyclingdiva on Nov 5, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And Lance has been listening to much to Alanis
Good morning. Local paper says today is the birthday of both Ryan Adams AND Bryan Adams. Ironic.
by Jens on Nov 5, 2009 10:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
These days 'ironic' seems to mean bloody anything
coincidental, paradoxical, mildly amusing, unfortunate: anything is fair game, it seems, to have ‘ironic’ substituted in its place.
‘Seminal’ is another one. It doesn’t just mean important, or good, or whatever else people seem to think, but it has to have a sense of novelty, of being the start of something, from which later developments were made. So ‘Back in Black’ was not a seminal rock album; it wasn’t even a seminal AC/DC album, and (since they haven’t changed a bit since then) you’d be stretching it even to call it a seminal AC/DC-with-Brian-Johnson-as-lead-singer album.
I’ll shut up now.
by Drongo on Nov 6, 2009 6:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm voting for 'salient'.
HSC marker’s word of the week
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Nov 6, 2009 6:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends. If you were marking a history exam
There might be all sorts of talk about the ‘Ypres Salient’, which would be perfectly okay.
Another bugbear of mine is ‘literally’. As in, ‘He literally exploded with rage.’ No, he didn’t.
by Drongo on Nov 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good one.
But I thought that word was already banned. ;-)
Cancellara was robbed! There is none better.
by Mark Frank on Nov 6, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
"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 Nov 6, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Back in Black was the greatest fucking album EVER!
no matter what you call it…or exactly whatever you are ranting about, I lost you somewhere in there.
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 6, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah good for him
Although, will he be more or less on the road as a DS than as a rider? Usually the former, I think.
by tedvdw on Nov 5, 2009 10:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
tweets of day (yesterday)
for me was all the entries at #bikemovies of made up cycling movie names:
The two best I saw:
1. The Big Zabriskie
2. Singing Indurain
Moo
by Willj on Nov 5, 2009 10:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was hysterical! I could hardly keep up with them all. Here's my favorites
Col of the Wild
Last Tango in Paris-Roubaix
Single-speed White Female
The Nightmare Before Chris Horner
Crash: The Frank Schleck Story
The Brakes of Wrath
The Pinarello Prince of Persia
Dumb and Dumber: The Piepoli and Ricco Story
For Whom the CowBell Tolls
Free Wheely
by ZoeRochelle on Nov 5, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked
“I Ventoux Die”
but a bit too obscure
free wheely ha ;)
Moo
by Willj on Nov 5, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Singing Indurain" was the best
Also “Gear and Clothing in Las Vegas”
by Veloki on Nov 5, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another one!
Backstedt to the future
by ZoeRochelle on Nov 5, 2009 11:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, My fave so far today
is this one from Marco Pinotti: https://twitter.com/marcopinotti/status/5451151754
Marco, dood…
by gavia on Nov 5, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Has he been watching too many David Lynch movies?
by tedvdw on Nov 5, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that's it.
I liked the random say-whatness of the thing.
by gavia on Nov 5, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he left just one word out
Rabbit? Horse? Becco? But it still would have been weird :)
by tedvdw on Nov 5, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
New Continental team in America. @BAHATIFDN
Bahati Foundation Professional Cycling Team
The team is on a mission to inspire underprivileged youth to rise above their circumstances. Rahsaan Bahati is the founder and spokesperson and the team is serious about racing. The team has already signed Nathan O’neil, Hilton Clarke and Cesar Grajales and several others. They are in talks with some riders who were on Pro Tour teams this year (Garmin guys maybe?) Hopefully these guys can make an impact in more ways than one.
(Maybe Rahsaan will be available for a PodiumCafe interview to promote this new project.)
Cancellara was robbed! There is none better.
by Mark Frank on Nov 5, 2009 12:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All they got was Jason Donald and Hilton Clarke...
from Garmin and Fuji respectively. So for anybody who thought they would get anybody big, well they didn’t. Clarke will return to riding crits all season and Donald is decent and will help O’Neil
by Vlaanderen90 on Nov 5, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get a life
This thread screams PDC members need to get a life and forget the minutae of others….
by csimmons44 on Nov 5, 2009 1:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Far too late for that, I'm afraid.
A life? What is this thing you speak of?
by gavia on Nov 5, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you know Gav... that part where you go surfing, ride your bikey, hang with your friends
at the beach. Mine is going to work and helping the people, raising my kids, going to night classes, watching cycling, hanging with friends, etc.
I know, we need to get a life. This enjoying a few laughs and cycling commentary with our cafe friends is uncalled for lifeless stuff.
by ZoeRochelle on Nov 5, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There is a strict law in this country the prohibits it's citizens from having
something called “fun”. Did you not know this?
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 5, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There is?
Oh fuck, I’m so in trouble now.
by gavia on Nov 5, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
in California that law was repealed by Prop something-or-other. Not that there was ever such a law in San Diego County, anyhow.
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
by nrs5000 on Nov 6, 2009 1:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
I think I’ll start anonymously criticizing others on the internet. That looks like lots of fun.
Tickets are bought, Belgium here I come!
by jsallee00 on Nov 5, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
well played
"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09
by benrazor on Nov 5, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I waited until my 10th comment here
before insulting Jimbo
Moo
by Willj on Nov 5, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In case I never thanked you for that
thank you for that
by Jimbo... on Nov 5, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, good one and rec'd
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 5, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"forget the minutae of others..."???
Man, that’s what keeps us going. Well…that and BACON!
"My facking goat didn’t wear Robes! Does he look Scottisch?!" Baron von Frinkenstein
by itswells on Nov 5, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you did that
you would have the fullest life possible, no doubt.
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
by nrs5000 on Nov 6, 2009 1:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly what do you think twitter is there for?
it’s there for people to allow others to know what they are doing, or how they feel about something. If it’s between friends or if it’s celebrities just tweeting their thoughts. The whole point of twitter is for others to see what you are up to, so speaking about someone else’s twitter message is not intruding others life or whatever you are accusing us of. Btw, why don’t you forget the minutiae of us members then, if that’s what you are so worried about?
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 5, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 million
you people are despicable, that’s the reason I always come back, so I can get my daily dose of disgust. Now stop being such nice people and go back to getting a freaking life asshats.
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 5, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So that's what you look like without a bike at your side
very interesting
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 5, 2009 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if that's Fabian's
can the ladies tell us how many grams it weighs?
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
by nrs5000 on Nov 6, 2009 1:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We're still working on that one. We need to come up with a foolproof scientific method.
This may take many many months of investigation but we are up to the task.
"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 Nov 6, 2009 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes it's easy to forget I come here to read about bike racing
Which makes it all the more fun.
by dansel on Nov 5, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Csimmons
you don’t get the concept of a cafe then? We named this place for a reason. And if you think people should forget the minutiae of others, why exactly did you open this thread?
"Harder! Better! Faster! Stronger!" Philippe Gilbert
by Chris... on Nov 5, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad you could join us, csimmons
You know what this thread screams to me?… The original post – well, we take pleasure in the happiness of others. And there is no great harm in stopping to reflect on the important things in life and what one’s priorities are. Also – it’s the ‘off-season’ and there really isn’t too much news of any great significance happening, but we’re all good mates (well, mostly – at a minimum we are polite and respectful to eachother) and we like to hang out and chat together :-)
by Lou... on Nov 6, 2009 2:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Note from the Gav
Hey all, At Ted’s request I took out his post with the scary linky. That means that the posts replying to it, also went away as this thingy does not quite have the brains to re-tree the thread. Um, anyways, that’s where that stuff went. I disappeared it. Ha! ~Gav.
by gavia on Nov 5, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Communist!
What do you fear most?
1. coup d’etat
2. putsch
by Frinking on Nov 6, 2009 2:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Frinkster
is Fascist the word you’re looking for there?
(I am in no way suggesting that our Gav is even slightly Fascistic. I am merely questioning the Frinkster’s odd choice of term here…)
by Lou... on Nov 6, 2009 2:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's his version of Tourettes ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Nov 6, 2009 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you hate communists Lou?
They could be very friendly and you know the Kazachen are living in a communism?
(Now I hope Tedvdw spots the post later than Lou)
What do you fear most?
1. coup d’etat
2. putsch
by Frinking on Nov 6, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
could we shun Ted for a couple of hours plz
Moo
by Willj on Nov 6, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have twitter so I'll put mine here
20,000 Liquigas Under the Sea
Cyrano de Fedrigo
Andy Get Your Gun
Diary of a Frank
by LurkerMcLurkerson on Nov 6, 2009 12:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
a bit passe but
There Will Be Blood Transfusions
"The road is our agony, but also our daily bread; and at night, when it is deserted and the moon glistens on the asphalt, the ridiculous dreams of racers like us pass up and down it."
--Dino Buzzati
by nrs5000 on Nov 6, 2009 1:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
a bit prickly are we
I was curious how many comments absolutely nothing could get.
Sorry, I’ll close the basement door, go back and gather around the dungeon master….I’ll check back in around March.
by csimmons44 on Nov 6, 2009 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
a little criticism
is fine for CN and whoever else but not for the inner circle of PdC eh Jimbo? Sorry, I know its best to stick to the likeminded.
by csimmons44 on Nov 7, 2009 12:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Using your third comment ever to criticize people's personal lives
is just poor social-skills, period. If you have other ambitions than trolling I suggest you try again.
by Jens on Nov 7, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely ridiculous comment
people who work for CN get paid to write about cycling. And we don’t critizce them perosnally, just their work. You come in here saying people just blogging on the internet for fun, not getting paid or anything, have no lives. Not even close to the same, maybe you should stop talking out of your ass trying to make your comment seem like it is a perfectly normal thing to say to people who you don’t even know.
Look, it's a bird...no, it's a plane....oh never mind it's just fucking balloon boy
by Phil H. on Nov 7, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
very good, feel the hate....
the dark side is strong within you, give in to it…
by csimmons44 on Nov 7, 2009 4:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I got you..
You work for Garmin isn’t it? This is their Evil plan!
Just admit it
What do you fear most?
1. coup d’etat
2. putsch
by Frinking on Nov 7, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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