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by Chris... on Nov 8, 2009 11:04 AM EST in Cafe Happy Hour! Comment 22 comments

Today's dose of first-person wisdom from the cycling world:

Chicchi80:

New controll antidoping at 9 o'clock!!!!

BTW, I am pretty sure this tweet came after the visit, so it's not a warning of some sort. But, is he excited by a visit from the controllers? Yes, I know, it does instill some confidence knowing they're doing their job, but still... Or maybe he is excited about the hour. He should be, but my guess is that he's exasperated about having to get up at 9. To which I say, on behalf of parents everywhere, fuck you. Oh, and by doping controller standards, I hear 9am is pretty lux.

O/T, I have a number of offline PdC projects in the works, so my absence for 48 hours is not a sign of inactivity. And if that doesn't satisfy you, then I guess I'll write "I love the classics" 500 times as punishment.

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Yeah, I’d say 9am is a resonable time given I’ve heard of their preference for 6am!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Nov 8, 2009 11:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

true dat

it always makes me worry when they moan as well

"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 8, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nah

We piss and moan about the annoying things in our everyday lives too. The ones that are worrysome are the ones who feel compelled to mention every time they are tested.

by Jens on Nov 8, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

also true

being a cycling fan is a worrisome business

by benrazor on Nov 8, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Finally got the internet back?

And 9 am. For a real spotsman.. Penauts

What do you fear most?
1. coup d’etat
2. putsch

by Frinking on Nov 8, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Peanuts

What do you fear most?
1. coup d’etat
2. putsch

by Frinking on Nov 8, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, finally back! :)

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Nov 8, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hear hear!

Parents on this side of the Atlantic fully agree!

De FIETS en anders NIETS

by Lopex on Nov 8, 2009 12:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He sounds overjoyed

"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 8, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Is Chicchi a religious fellow.

May not enjoy having Sunday morning with his family being crashed.

Cancellara was robbed! There is none better.

by Mark Frank on Nov 8, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Meh

I wake up well before 9 am to watch you race, you can wake up and do your stupid doping control.

by gavia on Nov 8, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Double Meh

We’ve got to get up far before 9 (and on less sleep!) to be able to ride and earn the money to support riding. They can get up every once in a while for part of their job.

by dansel on Nov 8, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For sure

My sympa is pretty much non-existent for the doping control complaints. Not like they’re making pennies, either.

by gavia on Nov 8, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be a happy girl if I'd been able to lie in until 9 today....I feel blotto.

Is it really morning…and it’s a new working week?! BAH.

by Albertina on Nov 9, 2009 4:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is it really morning? Erm... no ;-)

Take heart – I survived Monday, and you will too :-)

by Lou... on Nov 9, 2009 4:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I will? Thanks for the reassurance...I will overcome!

At least I get to leave work at 4.15…I have yet another concert tonight.

by Albertina on Nov 9, 2009 5:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

not entirely convinced I will

but we will see ;-)

by civetta on Nov 9, 2009 5:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I recommend a hearty cup of tea. I feel a little better now.

It would help if a new ice age hadn’t arrived in my office however….

by Albertina on Nov 9, 2009 6:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Heating's bust again?!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Nov 9, 2009 7:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well there's no gale coming out of the vents anymore.

I think it’s just that it’s got colder outside so it feels generally colder indoors. Might be time to put the heating on….but it’ll be ages before they do it. My colleague for some reason isn’t cold, but I am! I like warmth…perhaps I should move to Spain.

by Albertina on Nov 9, 2009 7:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs