AToC 2009 - Prologue LIVE !!
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:41 PM EST
302 comments
Ed: Thanks for getting us moving, Ruthann!
Roster and numbers on the flip.
ag2r – La Mondiale (ALM)
(FRA)
71 DESSEL Cyril FRA
72 DUPONT Hubert FRA
73 ELMIGER Martin SUI
74 GADRED John FRA
75 GOUBERT Stéphane FRA
76 NOCENTINI Rinaldo ITA
77 RIBLON Christophe FRA
78 VALJAVEC Tadej SLO
Astana (AST)
(KAZ)
1 LEIPHEIMER Levi USA
2 ARMSTRONG Lance USA
3 BRAJKOVIC Janez SLO
4 HORNER Christopher USA
5 MORABITO Steve SUI
6 POPOVYCH Yaroslav UKR
7 RUBIERA VIGIL José Luis ESP
8 RAST Grégory SUI
Columbia (THR)
(USA)
21 HINCAPIE George USA
22 CAVENDISH Mark GBR
23 HANSEN Adam AUS
24 BARRY Michael CAN
25 KIRCHEN Kim LUX
26 LÖVKVIST Thomas SWE
27 RENSHAW Mark AUS
28 ROGERS Michael AUS
Liquigas (LIQ)
(ITA)
61 BASSO Ivan ITA
62 CARLSTRÖM Kjell FIN
63 CHICCHI Francesco ITA
64 OSS Daniel ITA
65 GUARNIERI Jacopo ITA
66 NIBALI Vincenzo ITA
67 VANDBORG Brian DEN
68 VANOTTI Alessandro ITA
Quick Step (QST)
(BEL)
41 BOONEN Tom BEL
42 BARREDO LLAMAZALES Carlos ESP
43 DE WEERT Kevin BEL
44 ENGELS Addy NED
45 HULSMANS Kevin BEL
46 SEELDRAEYERS Kevin BEL
47 VAN DE WALLE Jurgen BEL
48 VELO Marco ITA
Rabobank (RAB)
(NED)
51 FREIRE GOMEZ Oscar ESP
52 GESINK Robert NED
53 CLEMENT Stef NED
54 HORRILLO MUNOZ Pedro ESP
55 MOLLEMA Bauke NED
56 NIERMANN Grischa GER
57 WEENING Pieter NED
58 ARDILA CANO Mauricio Alberto COL
Saxo Bank (SAX)
(DEN)
11 CANCELLARA Fabian SUI
12 SCHLECK Andy LUX
13 SCHLECK Frank LUX
14 LARSSON Gustav Erik SWE
15 MCCARTNEY Jason USA
16 VOIGT Jens GER
17 HAEDO Juan José ARG
18 O’GRADY Stuart AUS
Garmin – Slipstream (GRM)
(USA)
31 VANDEVELDE Christian USA
32 COZZA Steven USA
33 DANIELSON Thomas USA
34 FARRAR Tyler USA
35 LOWE Trent AUS
36 PETERSON Thomas USA
37 TUFT Svein CAN
38 ZABRISKIE David USA
BMC Racing Team (BMC)
(USA)
91 ZBERG Markus SUI
92 MOOS Alexandre SUI
93 LOUDER Jeffry USA
94 FRANK Mathias SUI
95 FREI Thomas SUI
96 NYDAM Scott USA
97 MCKISSICK Ian USA
98 GARCIA Jonathan USA
Bissell Pro Cycling (BPC)
(USA)
111 JACQUES-MAYNES Ben USA
112 ZIRBEL Tom USA
113 O’BEE Kirk USA
114 VENNELL Jeremy NZL
115 PIPP Frank USA
116 KEM Omer USA
117 LATHAM Peter USA
118 JACQUES-MAYNES Andy USA
Rock Racing (RRC)
(USA)
161 SEVILLA RIBERA Oscar ESP
162 HAMILTON Tyler USA
163 MANCEBO PEREZ Francisco ESP
164 GUTIERREZ CATALUNA José Enrique ESP
165 PENA GRISALES Victor Hugo COL
166 RODRIGUEZ Fred USA
167 CHADWICK Glen Alan NZL
168 BALDWIN Christopher USA
Colavita/Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light (COL)
(USA)
131 BORRAJO Alejandro Alberto ARG
132 BORRAJO Anibal Andres ARG
133 HAEDO Lucas Sebastian ARG
134 OLSON Aaron USA
135 ROMERO AMARAN Luis CUB
136 WREN Tyler USA
137 GUPTILL Andy USA
138 FRATTINI Davide ITA
Jelly Belly Cycling Team (JBC)
(USA)
141 HUFF Charles Bradley USA
142 VAN ULDEN Bernard USA
143 REIJNEN Kiel USA
144 GAIMON Phillip USA
145 ROUTLEY Will CAN
146 CRANE Matthew USA
147 REISTAD Nick USA
148 CLARKE Jonathan AUS
Cervélo Test Team (CTT)
(SUI)
81 SASTRE CANDIL Carlos ESP
82 CUESTA LOPEZ DE CASTRO Iñigo ESP
83 HUSHOVD Thor NOR
84 KING Edward GBR
85 LANCASTER Brett AUS
86 PAUWELS Serge BEL
87 ROLLIN Dominique CAN
88 ROULSTON Hayden NZL
Team Type 1 (TT1)
(USA)
121 ALDAPE CHAVEZ Moises MEX
122 CALABRIA Fabio AUS
123 MACGREGOR Ian USA
124 JONES Christopher USA
125 KOBZARENKO Valery UKR
126 LILL Darren RSA
127 SOUTHERLAND Phil USA
128 WILSON Matthew AUS
OUCH p/b MAXXIS (OCM)
(USA)
101 LANDIS Floyd USA
102 SUTHERLAND Rory AUS
103 JOHNSON Timothy USA
104 EVANS Cameron CAN
105 WHITE Bradley USA
106 MC CARTY Jonathan Patrick USA
107 MENZIES Karl AUS
108 MURPHY John USA
Fly V Australia (VAU)
(AUS)
151 DAY Benjamin AUS
152 SULZBERGER Bernard AUS
153 ZAJICEK Phil USA
154 GRABINGER Micheal USA
155 DAVIS Scott AUS
156 KEMP David AUS
157 CANTWELL Jonathan AUS
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It's 3:42pm and there's no live thread yet, so here we go....
No coverage on c.tv for me yet; anyone else got it? It was supposed to start at 3:30, and after the Innertube news finished….just a black screen is all I’ve got.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Try the tour tracker
http://tracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/ it’s still silent (here at least) but I’ve got piccies.
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some sound now
One Two this is Phil
Is this working
Shall we turn it down?
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if the tour tracker has their voice feeds feeds crossed with Versus
I only hear paul and phil talking (not live yet)
Cycling TV not working in spite of a number of tries
- on to plan C – VERSUS
by roadside on Feb 14, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Must be
I was expecting to hear Frankie Andreu and Joe Silva.
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great hearing Phil do an American accent
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't tell them please
We’re off very quickly so I don’t want you guys pissing around
The first hour is shit
Lots of heavy breathing from Paul
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's working! Svein Tuft on the road! And the sun is shining.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Gustav Larrson leaves the start house.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey ruthann
I’m trying to get the link now!
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
had trouble w/ firefox...
…you had to maximize to get the picture…
Save The Legs!!!
by jack376 on Feb 14, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching the ToC tracker. No sound, annoying.
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 14, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
early response from down under....Go bretty lancaster
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How did the Op go??
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
34 staples in the back of my head but I feel like a ride today
No problems CG…switch on in 20 days
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 Good to see you here today.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't miss it for the world...looking forward to hearing from you :-)
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Svein in at ?? no time given.
Huge crowds all along the course, excellent to see. Maggy talking about how nice the Specialized TT rig is.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sound
But no commenting, only Liggett mumbling
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 14, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah it's working
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I got perfect sound....shame I'm not switched on yet
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ctv is working....w/ commentary, maggie talking
Save The Legs!!!
by jack376 on Feb 14, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
having no probs with ctv
"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 Feb 14, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i'll be switching to es audio for david and brian
"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 Feb 14, 2009 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Morning!
Urgh. Coffee, I think. And food. Might help. Maybe.
Well Tony’d better kick arse today – I’ve passed over a couple of hours of Sunday-rates overtime to watch him do it! (no internet at work… bastards)
by Lou... on Feb 14, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Fabu
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Helloooo all!
Has Phil Liggett forgotten how to commentate?
by Albertina on Feb 14, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they were having problems and I don't think they know the mic is on, so to speak.
by Ed K on Feb 14, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that's what it sounds like!
Quite funny but rather annoying….
by Albertina on Feb 14, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rollin on the course. He's one big guy, for sure.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time to crack open that Stella, I'm thinking. Cheers, everybody!
Watch for Dan, he says he’s going to be hanging around the finish (hopefully with a big PdC sign! :-))
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
STELLA!!!!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can't get CTV to work
It told me I had to download something, I did, and it still didn’t work. That’s okay, Versus is starting now.
Google is my domestique.
by majope on Feb 14, 2009 5:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Glad not all of PdC is out at the race
and there are some people here for the live thread
by Katiek on Feb 14, 2009 5:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I thought I’d put on Eurostar audio instead but they’re covering some luge race in Canada! Not helpful!
by Albertina on Feb 14, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wish vs would live stream
"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 Feb 14, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is He ?
on my live window he is still replaying last year, do you have a link to live Puil?
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes my tour tracker is still replaying last year
is yours live prologue right now?
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've got the link directly from the ATOC site
and it seems to be current
by Katiek on Feb 14, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes the ATOC site
has same picture as eurosport which says live
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had my tour tracker playing for 1/2 hour now,
what I just did was close it and open a new one – LIVE ! ! !
thanks Willj
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Surely Cavendish could've sprinted it!!!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cav is wearing white bibs
thats why he nearly fell off
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to tell him
Hope Adam has taken notice of what i told him :-)
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, Cav has a tricky moment on that left turn!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
THANKS Ruthann for the thread I was thinking of starting one myself
hello all !
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
CTV in France
Anyone having trouble with CTV in France…says not available in my country
by bradBordeaux on Feb 14, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Try the official site
http://tracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eurosport should have it
"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 Feb 14, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet
they will be starting in an hour or so. May or may not be live.
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no it's on now
watching it channel 410 on sky (the HD starts in an hour)
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That must be a British Eurosport thing
German ES has luge on and French is meant to be showing the same stuff.
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lance rode the course and twittered that
its “Pretty straight fwd. Will be won and lost between .5k and 3k. All headwind there.”
by roadside on Feb 14, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Excellent effort! Yeah.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
someone on twitter said
cavendish almost went down on a corner
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mick rogers
showed his new TT on twitter yesterday, anyone see?
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Albertina, are you with Bruce? You've got a Bruce Gap of 28 seconds
over me! :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cycling News has current live texting
here
(sorry if someone already linked it)
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Standings thus far
1 Svein Tuft (Garmin – Slipstream) 4.37.06
2 Mark Cavendish (Columbia-Highroad) 4.37.77
3 Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell Pro Cycling) 4.38.53
4 Charles Bradley Huff (Jelly Belly Cycling Team) 4.40.12
5 John Murphy (OUCH p/b Maxxis) 4.40.75
6 Dominique Rollin (Cervélo TestTeam) 4.42.85
7 Carlos Barredo (Quick Step) 4.43.59
8 Brett Lancaster (Cervélo TestTeam) 4.43.77
9 Stef Clement (Rabobank) 4.45.02
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 14, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for that!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone have a list of start times?
by Albertina on Feb 14, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
start times
http://www.fox40.com/common/medialib/other/149621.pdf
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
14:10:00 Bradley White (USA) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
14:11:00 Scott Nydam (USA) BMC Racing Team
14:12:00 Serge Pauwels (Bel) Cervélo TestTeam
14:13:00 Tadej Valjavec (Slo) AG2R La Mondiale
14:14:00 Jacopo Guarnieri (Ita) Liquigas
14:15:00 Grischa Niermann (Ger) Rabobank
14:16:00 Kevin Hulsmans (Bel) Quick Step
14:17:00 Steven Cozza (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
14:18:00 Mark Renshaw (Aus) Team Columbia – Highroad
14:19:00 Fränk Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank
14:20:00 Christopher Horner (USA) Astana
14:21:00 Enrique Gutierrez (Spa) Rock Racing
14:22:00 Michael Grabinger (USA) Fly V Australia
14:23:00 Will Routley (Can) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
14:24:00 Aaron Olson (USA) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
14:25:00 Christopher Jones (USA) Team Type 1
14:26:00 Peter Latham (NZl) Bissell Pro Cycling
14:27:00 Karl Menzies (Aus) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
14:28:00 Markus Zberg (Swi) BMC Racing Team
14:29:00 Edward King (USA) Cervélo TestTeam
14:30:00 Stéphane Goubert (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
14:31:00 Kjell Carlström (Fin) Liquigas
14:32:00 Pedro Horrillo (Spa) Rabobank
14:33:00 Marco Velo (Ita) Quick Step
14:34:00 Thomas Peterson (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
14:35:00 Michael Barry (Can) Team Columbia – Highroad
14:36:00 Jason Mccartney (USA) Team Saxo Bank
14:37:00 Janez Brajkovic (Slo) Astana
14:38:00 Francisco Mancebo (Spa) Rock Racing
14:39:00 David Kemp (Aus) Fly V Australia
14:40:00 Phillip Gaimon (USA) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
14:41:00 Anibal Andres Borrajo (Arg) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
14:42:00 Moises Aldape Chavez (Mex) Team Type 1
14:43:00 Frank Pipp (USA) Bissell Pro Cycling
14:44:00 Jonathan Patrick Mccarty (USA) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
14:45:00 Jeffry Louder (USA) BMC Racing Team
14:46:00 Carlos Sastre (Spa) Cervélo TestTeam
14:47:00 Christophe Riblon (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
14:48:00 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Liquigas
14:49:00 Pieter Weening (Ned) Rabobank
14:50:00 Weert Kevin De (Bel) Quick Step
14:51:00 Thomas Danielson (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
14:52:00 Thomas Lövkvist (Swe) Team Columbia – Highroad
14:53:00 Stuart O’grady (Aus) Team Saxo Bank
14:54:00 Yaroslav Popovych (Ukr) Astana
14:55:00 Victor Hugo Pena (Col) Rock Racing
14:56:00 Bernard Sulzberger (Aus) Fly V Australia
14:57:00 Bernard Van Ulden (USA) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
14:58:00 Andy Guptill (USA) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
14:59:00 Valeriy Kobzarenko (Ukr) Team Type 1
15:00:00 Andy Jacques-Maynes (USA) Bissell Pro Cycling
15:01:00 Cameron Evans (Can) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
15:02:00 Thomas Frei (Swi) BMC Racing Team
15:03:00 Inigo Cuesta (Spa) Cervélo TestTeam
15:04:00 Cyril Dessel (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
15:05:00 Daniel Oss (Ita) Liquigas
15:06:00 Bauke Mollema (Ned) Rabobank
15:07:00 Kevin Seeldraeyers (Bel) Quick Step
15:08:00 Tyler Farrar (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
15:09:00 Andy Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank
15:10:00 José Luis Rubiera (Spa) Astana
15:11:00 Chris Baldwin (USA) Rock Racing
15:12:00 Scott Davis (Aus) Fly V Australia
15:13:00 Kiel Reijnen (USA) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
15:14:00 Davide Frattini (Ita) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
15:15:00 Matthew Wilson (Aus) Team Type 1
15:16:00 Jeremy Vennell (NZl) Bissell Pro Cycling
15:17:00 Rory Sutherland (Aus) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
15:18:00 Ian Mckissick (USA) BMC Racing Team
15:19:00 Hayden Roulston (NZl) Cervélo TestTeam
15:20:00 Martin Elmiger (Swi) AG2R La Mondiale
15:21:00 Brian Vandborg (Den) Liquigas
15:22:00 Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank
15:23:00 Walle Jurgen Van De (Bel) Quick Step
15:24:00 Juan José Haedo (Arg) Team Saxo Bank
15:25:00 Ben Day (Aus) Fly V Australia
15:26:00 Jonathan Clarke (Aus) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
15:27:00 Luis Romero Amaran (Cub) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
15:28:00 Darren Lill (RSA) Team Type 1
15:29:00 Tom Zirbel (USA) Bissell Pro Cycling
15:30:00 Alexandre Moos (Swi) BMC Racing Team
15:31:00 Thor Hushovd (Nor) Cervélo TestTeam
15:32:00 Rinaldo Nocentini (Ita) AG2R La Mondiale
15:33:00 Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank
15:34:00 Kim Kirchen (Lux) Team Columbia – Highroad
15:35:00 Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step
15:36:00 George Hincapie (USA) Team Columbia – Highroad
15:37:00 Tyler Hamilton (USA) Rock Racing
15:38:00 David Zabriskie (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
15:39:00 Lance Armstrong (USA) Astana
15:40:00 Christian Vande Velde (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
15:41:00 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) Team Saxo Bank
15:42:00 Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas
15:43:00 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia – Highroad
15:44:00 Floyd Landis (USA) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
15:45:00 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana
Google is my domestique.
by majope on Feb 14, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if anyone's tour tracker is still showing last years replay
simply close it and open a new one, it will start live for you.
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Cozza
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
by flying dog on Feb 14, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh I can't wait to see the big guns riding
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hi guys!
So excited. Ctv up. Versus on. Chatting here. Woo hoo!!!!!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hi, woman: welcome to the fun!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey babe!!!
Staying warm up there?!?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You betcha :-) I'm enjoying a nice Stella as we speak. It's very very good.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
be quiet !
( or ship me one Fed Ex right now please )
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey Ruthann where is up there, what country ?
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
She's in a mix of Cheeseland and Viking territory. ha ha.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, I'm a commuter b/n MN and WI.
I have the best of both worlds. :-) But it’s cold in both places, yet. Brrrrrrrr. Nice to see the CA sunshine today, let me tell you!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Ruthann
got another pic for you like your profile pic:
go to www.elizabethkreutz.com > index > Lance’s Comeback > Training Camp-SantaRosa image # 8 of 79
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
different flavors of hell
I’m telling you.
by Sui Juris on Feb 14, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chilly. Little snow this morning but not all that bad for Feb. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha Ha Ha I thought you were in California when I asked tee hee hee
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. Still in Chicagoland. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And why are you not there Nikki??
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Leave on Wed!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey what is happening with that book of autographs for the Tour de Guene boy?
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm bringing it with on Wed.
Have some friends all on board to sign it. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
(lo0k at my post in that Feb 7 thread I wrote a comment this morning)
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Replied to it earlier today.... :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
just went over ther and read it
must be soooo great to be doing that wish I could help
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Horner on the road! Go, Chris!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Steven!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
schleck
a litter gingerly around that turn
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
helohah - what countries are everyone from lets do a poll - me I am in Canada
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Australia!!
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Geneva, Switzerland
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Southern California
will be at the last 3 stages live – can’t wait!
by Veloki on Feb 14, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta, Georgia
soon to be Washington, DC, I hope.
by Sui Juris on Feb 14, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Frank looks great from behind :-)
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(like Pereiro hey ? - not that I was looking)
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well Pereiro, did look good
He is leading the Rear of the year, i think.. It was there so photo was taken
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
South Australia
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aussie Aussie Aussie
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
awww beat Svein by only .12 of a minute - Go Aussies !
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
.12 of a second
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
by flying dog on Feb 14, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The advantages of a large.....nose.
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rolls eyes...
Arse, mate. The word you’re lookin’ fior there is ARSE, LOL.
(speaking of which… c’mon Tony!)
by Lou... on Feb 14, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Standings so far...
1 Mark Renshaw (Team Columbia – Highroad) 4.36.96
2 Svein Tuft (Garmin – Slipstream) 4.37.06
3 Mark Cavendish (Columbia-Highroad) 4.37.77
4 Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell Pro Cycling) 4.38.53
5 Charles Bradley Huff (Jelly Belly Cycling Team) 4.40.12
6 John Murphy (OUCH p/b Maxxis) 4.40.75
7 Chris Horner (Astana) 4.41.41
8 Dominique Rollin (Cervélo TestTeam) 4.42.85
9 Carlos Barredo (Quick Step) 4.43.59
10 Brett Lancaster (Cervélo TestTeam) 4.43.77
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 14, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
You are in charge of dropping these in!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have been hitting refresh
waiting this to hit the main page…..
Better late than never, especially since my time machine is not working yet…
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Bruce!!! How is Santa today?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fine, as always.
Have you been kind so far?
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course. LOL. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey wait.
I even volunteered to help with the book signing for the little boy. Surely that helps right?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That Santa took as a very serious +
, you’ll get buried with gifts come Christmas, assuming you stay nice that is. Looks very good for you, gotta say!
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL. It's just the start of good deeds. Promise. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now Nikki, tell the truth. You know what they say about Santa being so jolly....it's because
he knows where all the bad girls live. :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am such a good girl is sad. LOL.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We are all good girls here Nikki!!
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Define 'good'...from who's perspective!!
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Photo Cavendish TT bike
ZoeRochelle took and posted this photo earlier
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like dry roads - from what I can see - that's good
by Veloki on Feb 14, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
current Sacramento weather
12.4 °C ( 55 °F)
Partly Cloudy
Wind: 8.7 km/h / 2.4 m/s from the East
Wind Gust: 11.1 km/h
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody cheer for Teddy King! Woo Hoo!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
getting in early.....GO STUEY!!!!
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am really liking the Cervelo kit: that "e" wtih the accent on the sleeves is very cool.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Michael Barry
great to see so many Canadians in a big race
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Especially this bunch!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee
see we have the ORIGINAL Stand up !
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
avec tous les quebecois
il faut le chanter en francais
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A la claire fontaine
m’en allant promener
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone!
I’m giving up. The tourtracker works great but I just have too crappy bandwidth. Too frustrating to watch especially since Thor will win it . Have fun all!
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bummer Jens. Can we send good vibes your way to try and help?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does your uncle work for a swedish internet províder?
That might help.
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL. Sorry. Can Santa help. I mean really. ha ha
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ES?
Don’t tell me you don’t have it?
It will start in 20 or so mins, come on, stick around!
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in a little house in the country, we barely have colour TV
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Buy some crayons
George Yellow, Levi Blue
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'm having trouble keeping up
Stupid painted on abs, do you know how hard they are to colour?
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, thats bad then...
but still do stick around until you get fed up with the bandwidth.
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
'Bye, Jens. What a bummer.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any questions for Maggie?
I’ll post them over there.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like TT Columbia - White Bibs- Noooo
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Frankie Andreu now interviewing Sooty
Is it right to find cancer funny
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
she has a crush on Big George
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
She was more interesting
when her microphone didn’t work
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brian reporting that Garmin's Tom Peterson missed his start time??
Is that what he said?
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's what he said.
Isn’t it Martin? and Maggie?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. Oops. STELLA!!!!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats your nickname from now on Ruthann, you will from evermore be called "Stella", OK ?
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(blushes) Well, I don't know; there are others here more deserving of the
sobriquet. Besides, I have bad memories of last year’s Giro, when Chris would post Brando screaming “Stella!” everytime Sella attacked. Too many bad memories, I’m thinking… :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just opened up my bottle of Adesso. Yummy.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just googled Adesso, not much luck
what’s it all about ?
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Italian red wine. One of my favorites. Order it in as I've yet to find a place that carries it here.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Full name on bottle...
Adesso… Cagnina Di Romagna
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just had Bacon and egg breakfast, love sunday mornings!!
Riding will be this afternoon, once it cools down
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just did 25 miles on Rock Creek Park...
and now I get to drink Circus Boy- The Hefeweizen.
I knew Jack Hoegaarden. It’s no Jack Hoegaarden.
Racing for Victory and Free Beer!
by DemonCats on Feb 14, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right, but remember
the impostor still won.
by Sui Juris on Feb 14, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
VS doing a profile on Cavendish
he’s got a cute doggie!
by Katiek on Feb 14, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Apparently he has a donkey too.
He and Tommeke should have lots to talk about
by Albertina on Feb 14, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Geez i was imagining something so different hehehe
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Smiling.
If I was only watching Versus I’d be annoyed already with all the commercials. Cheers for ctv showing all of the riders. Too bad we couldn’t get Maggie to say weeeeeeee. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And it's now confirmed:
OUCH does not have a big Band-Aid on their butts. I’m disappointed.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's up with that name
OUCH? Expect to crash a lot?
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 14, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OUCH Medical Center
http://www.ouchmedicalcenter.com/
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yah it will be a tough first few days for him
especially if cold wet weather happens
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that why he was cornering like an old lady?
…not that he’s alone in that!
by Lou... on Feb 14, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Updated leaderboad
1 Mark Renshaw (Team Columbia – Highroad) 4.36.96
2 Svein Tuft (Garmin – Slipstream) 4.37.06
3 Mark Cavendish (Columbia-Highroad) 4.37.77
4 Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell Pro Cycling) 4.38.53
5 Charles Bradley Huff (Jelly Belly Cycling Team) 4.40.12
6 John Murphy (OUCH p/b Maxxis) 4.40.75
7 Peter Latham (Bissell Pro Cycling) 4.41.14
8 Chris Horner (Astana) 4.41.41
9 Dominique Rollin (Cervélo TestTeam) 4.42.85
10 Carlos Barredo (Quick Step) 4.43.59
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 14, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
VS showing a Calif tourism ad
Why don’t they use the one with Levi?
by Katiek on Feb 14, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Afternoon, boys and girls
from the Crown Room on Concourse A at ATL. Some kind soul left a complimentary T-mobile hotspot login on the table. Woo hoo.
by Sui Juris on Feb 14, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hi Sui!!
Are you coming out next week?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fantastic!
The cycling gods are smiling on you
by Albertina on Feb 14, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hotlanta
Racing for Victory and Free Beer!
by DemonCats on Feb 14, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the dirrrrty South.
(Heh. How sad is it when you get culture shock returning to your own neighborhood?)
by Sui Juris on Feb 14, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you there with Megabeth?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you mean the hot chick
slamming down vodka tonics on the other side of the table?
by Sui Juris on Feb 14, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the one!
Hope the whales were fun!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
VS doing another profile
apparently Lance once had cancer – who knew? No mention of whether he has a dog, or a donkey.
by Katiek on Feb 14, 2009 5:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Important part of my childhood
That , and summers in Rangoon.
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you gotta be kidding me,
it’s now live on ES!
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did it once in a sleeping bag at the Glastonbury rock festival when it rained for three days
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, sorry...
Winter sports aren’t really big around these parts.
May I ask why (you ask)…?
by Lou... on Feb 14, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ES is showing it,
I’m waiting for cycling….
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it is like that picture I posted of a rider piggybacking another
in a TdUnder thread, only you piggyback on ice (doubles luge that is, anyways) doubles luge is BIZARRE
by peterfish on Feb 14, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Crap that Eurosport show
when there’s a bike race going on. See Moto GP, Dressage, synchronised swimming, synchronised aerobics.
by Monty. on Feb 14, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do like the biathlon though
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too, but 4 Norwegians on top 4 today, ehm.
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ole Einar
is a legend
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When they combine downhill skiing and shooting - then I'll get interested
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol...!
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moving targets?
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
by flying dog on Feb 14, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How about those moron spectators with cowbells?
by Jens on Feb 14, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That works for me.
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
by flying dog on Feb 14, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wearing my old Ingemaar Stenmark beanie to keep the flies off my head
….he could shoot i bet…i used to do Telemark slalom cross
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
61st place for Sastre
Google is my domestique.
by majope on Feb 14, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
for the distracted and interested
i just published an article on the new season of cycling in Portugal.
hope you enjoy.
by semprenaroda on Feb 14, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whohoo...!
Danielson…!
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 5:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In at 4:49. He was pushing it hard.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Frankie is saying it's a
make or break year for Danielson
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like JV is really mentoring him this year; I'm interested in seeing how he does....
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And HOWDY, orangekick, so nice to see you!!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 - Hi Orangekick!
Winter hibernations for many of you.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great to be back
Btw, this is by far the best chat on the internet—what a smart group.
Cheers….!!!!
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
betcha he's a huge investment - and JV is protecting that investment
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what his new wife is saying too!
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by Flatbagger on Feb 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Well, if he sharpens his sideburns, I'd think she should start worrying!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lovkvist in at 4:45, 19th place currently.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 5:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
tour tracker
working beautifully – at least it doesn’t send my laptop to bluescreen like CTV does.
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So Maggie read my question. :-)
Now to get him to say wee. ha ha.
Martin says C. Maggie says DZ for overalls.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
howdy, late to the party as always :-)
how many riders to go?
by gavia on Feb 14, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Stealthy Lurker. ha ha.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol, well, not *that* stealthy
i really did just show up ;-)
by gavia on Feb 14, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how many riders to go?
do we need a second thread n?
by gavia on Feb 14, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
none of the big names, yet
the contenders have yet to ride.
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe 40 ish?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes I think about 44
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by Willj on Feb 14, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to date
1 Mark Renshaw (Team Columbia – Highroad) 4.36.96
2 Svein Tuft (Garmin – Slipstream) 4.37.06
3 Mark Cavendish (Columbia-Highroad) 4.37.77
4 Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell Pro Cycling) 4.38.53
5 Charles Bradley Huff (Jelly Belly Cycling Team) 4.40.12
6 John Murphy (OUCH p/b Maxxis) 4.40.75
7 Peter Latham (Bissell Pro Cycling) 4.41.14
8 Chris Horner (Astana) 4.41.41
9 Dominique Rollin (Cervélo TestTeam) 4.42.85
10 Carlos Barredo (Quick Step) 4.43.59
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 14, 2009 6:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Left to finish:
15:01:00 Cameron Evans (Can) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
15:02:00 Thomas Frei (Swi) BMC Racing Team
15:03:00 Inigo Cuesta (Spa) Cervélo TestTeam
15:04:00 Cyril Dessel (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale
15:05:00 Daniel Oss (Ita) Liquigas
15:06:00 Bauke Mollema (Ned) Rabobank
15:07:00 Kevin Seeldraeyers (Bel) Quick Step
15:08:00 Tyler Farrar (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
15:09:00 Andy Schleck (Lux) Team Saxo Bank
15:10:00 José Luis Rubiera (Spa) Astana
15:11:00 Chris Baldwin (USA) Rock Racing
15:12:00 Scott Davis (Aus) Fly V Australia
15:13:00 Kiel Reijnen (USA) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
15:14:00 Davide Frattini (Ita) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
15:15:00 Matthew Wilson (Aus) Team Type 1
15:16:00 Jeremy Vennell (NZl) Bissell Pro Cycling
15:17:00 Rory Sutherland (Aus) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
15:18:00 Ian Mckissick (USA) BMC Racing Team
15:19:00 Hayden Roulston (NZl) Cervélo TestTeam
15:20:00 Martin Elmiger (Swi) AG2R La Mondiale
15:21:00 Brian Vandborg (Den) Liquigas
15:22:00 Oscar Freire (Spa) Rabobank
15:23:00 Walle Jurgen Van De (Bel) Quick Step
15:24:00 Juan José Haedo (Arg) Team Saxo Bank
15:25:00 Ben Day (Aus) Fly V Australia
15:26:00 Jonathan Clarke (Aus) Jelly Belly Cycling Team
15:27:00 Luis Romero Amaran (Cub) Colavita / Sutter Home p/b Cooking Light
15:28:00 Darren Lill (RSA) Team Type 1
15:29:00 Tom Zirbel (USA) Bissell Pro Cycling
15:30:00 Alexandre Moos (Swi) BMC Racing Team
15:31:00 Thor Hushovd (Nor) Cervélo TestTeam
15:32:00 Rinaldo Nocentini (Ita) AG2R La Mondiale
15:33:00 Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank
15:34:00 Kim Kirchen (Lux) Team Columbia – Highroad
15:35:00 Tom Boonen (Bel) Quick Step
15:36:00 George Hincapie (USA) Team Columbia – Highroad
15:37:00 Tyler Hamilton (USA) Rock Racing
15:38:00 David Zabriskie (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
15:39:00 Lance Armstrong (USA) Astana
15:40:00 Christian Vande Velde (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
15:41:00 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) Team Saxo Bank
15:42:00 Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas
15:43:00 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia – Highroad
15:44:00 Floyd Landis (USA) OUCH Presented By Maxxis
15:45:00 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 6:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
AJM took off right before Evans. Wow, he came in in 9th, good job!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
by Ruthann on Feb 14, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see that Thor is on the start list
I’ll pick him for the win.
live to ride, ride to live
by orangekick on Feb 14, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone here from Rebecca lately? Will she be checking it at all?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ES has new a Sidi commercial with
Alberto, Samu and Simeoni.
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 14, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Approaching 300 posts.
New thread might be a good idea.
Google is my domestique.
by majope on Feb 14, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tyler is off.
Ctv behind tv by like 10 secs at least.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 14, 2009 6:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go SexyBank..Yaya andy
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
by CycleGirl on Feb 14, 2009 6:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SWITCH TO NEW THREAD!
All together now :-)
by gavia on Feb 14, 2009 6:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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