Amgen Tour of California: Stage 2 Live, Thread 2
by gavia on Feb 16, 2009 1:00 PM EST
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Pozzato!
BTW, I was two minutes too slow on the second live thread. Deleting redundancy now…
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris... on Feb 16, 2009 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it really kosher to Pozzato your own thread?
Oh wait this is the ATOC……………………….
by Jens on Feb 16, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CN:
10:03 PST
Levi Leipheimer has suffered a flat and is currently being assisted by three Astana teammates, including Lance Armstrong, to regain contact with the field.
10:05 PST
Carlos Sastre has dropped back to the team car and is looking none too pleased with the weather. It appears he’s trying to get some warmer clothing to combat the elements.
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Lance is pacing Levi back up. Impressed.
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 16, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I told him to do that.
Saturday morning, as Astana rode by for their second ride-through of the chrono, I shouted, “ride for Levi, Lance!!”
Good boy.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Emily sez she's all the muffins herself
this racing is brutal
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
emily made six muffins...
…and has five on her plate.
(Her first MTB race is March 1, so we gotta cut her some slack.)
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
rock
Looking forward to the race report.
by Sui Juris on Feb 16, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Emily, cringing, sez
we just jinxed any chance she has of getting “not last.”
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DFL is better than
DNF. I suspect she’ll be just fine. :)
by Sui Juris on Feb 16, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Be back in a few
Needto actually get a couple things done
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Solvang TT
1. Lance
2. Levi
3. DZ
Predictions?
by boxnard on Feb 16, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So why is the Tour feed like 10 seconds slower than the Versus feed?
Just wondering. Anyone know?
by ursula on Feb 16, 2009 1:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
maybe... tour tracker gets the vid *from* versus??
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly
The tour tracker had a strange rerun of the Golden Gate at the same time that someone commented on Versus showing it as live
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and the picture on Vs is 10x better too.
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 16, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Bruce gap
has many strange and unexplored variations.
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Break on the 1st KOM climb
gap over 3 mins
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it stopped raining, no... yes?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 16, 2009 1:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lead 3.25
"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 16, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude.
I am so sick and tired of Frankie and Boogie Joe talking about facial hair every time Cozza or Z is on the screen.
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 16, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Try "just" listening to these two today.
I couldn’t get ctv up earlier and didn’t have time to play with it.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 16, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and Frankie's dripping is
pretty annoying.
Otherwise they are good.
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Allen Lim on twitter:
“We are discussing multi universe theory in car under the assumption that there are finite elements in an infinite universe.”
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great little and narow road this first climb.
by ursula on Feb 16, 2009 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it's gorgeous!!!
only ridden it in the summer, tho…
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How hard are the climbs?
Will the sprinters be dropped?
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well...
…for around here, it’s a “good” climb, but not considered nasty-nasty. And I’ve never done alpe d’huez to compare.
My guess is that there could be a little stretching out, but I suspect that these boys will all be back together shortly if there are gaps.
Just guessin’ tho.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly what time zone does martin think the us is in anyway?
10:30am is early in the west?
"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 16, 2009 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How has it been over there?
I’m thinking of trying to switch over as I’m taking a quick lunch break for a minute. I like Frankie but today is driving me a little nuts.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 16, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i've had no probs... but, then again i use low and listen instead of watching
"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 16, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I might move over there then.
I can’t watch, too much going on but listening is fair game.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 16, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
tunitas creek!
the creek is on the right, iirc. :)
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you know Santa Cruz at all?
I used to eat at a burrito place there that was either in or next to a laundromat. The burritos were excellent
by roadside on Feb 16, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, no :(
but mmmmmmm burritos!!!!! Soooooo many complex carbs in those beans & rice :D
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
kinda close
to famous big wave surf spot: mavericks
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
by gravel road on Feb 16, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No! the RR jerseys are starting to show
now that some riders are taking off the rain coats, they are so horrible
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yes, frankie, the redwoods are awesome :)
but these aren’t the big ones. :)
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
leaves!
they don’t have leaves!!!
and these aren’t big ones!!!!!
frankie!!!!! argh!
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok... my daughter corrects me, needles are leaves.
but they’re not big!!! lol
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler leading the peloton
the scenery looks amazing
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is sooo beautiful. I love living in NorCal.
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 16, 2009 1:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed it when I lived there for 5 years
I miss it
by roadside on Feb 16, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the rain hasn't done much for Calif tourism
but those heli shots are worth a million – just gorgeous!
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
at least they go the right direction...
…it should generally get better as they go south!!
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
riders getting dropped
Will Cav survive these climbs?
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not the second one
he may just hang on up this one
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
trees pretty much to the sky
knocked out the heli
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 1:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we don't know
because nobody started the post -race thread yet.
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if i go make more coffee
the pics will come back
i get the blue jersey today
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh crap...
I put the coffee maker bits in the dishwasher, which I just started running.
I’m gonna get it.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nothing against the Pescadero deli, but...
…it’s all about Duarte’s Tavern and the cream of artichoke soup!!!
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that's too funny
"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 16, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why, oh, why
Why is it that they FINALLY get a female “correspondent” on Versus and she presents herself as a cycling idiot?
by Megabeth on Feb 16, 2009 1:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Back from work now!
Do we have pictures or has the weather done us in again?
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we have video but the motos are down
should get back soon
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i tried
i put the pizzas in the oven too.
something exciting should have happened while i was gone.
I mustn’t have sacrificed enough.
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't you got to the loo or something?!
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bring me a beer?
(hey, it’s 2pm already. Celebrating presidents and whatnot.)
by Sui Juris on Feb 16, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wine in this household
santa cruz mountains and ben lomond do some Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I should be accurate
wine and cytomax
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
happiness is
cycling though the vineyards of the wine you are drinking
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I cycle...
…and Kirsten drinks.
Division of labor.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately, I can
only imagine. A shame the peloton can’t stop at Bonny Doon today (big fan of them).
by Sui Juris on Feb 16, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i gotta get to the store
I use racing to learn about wine. Look at the stage maps, see what wine regions the riders go through, buy a wine for each stage.
12 hour days at work b/f the prologue meant no wine purchased yet.
it stopped raining. maybe today. i’ll have a lot of drinking to catch up on, tho
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what's rain?
I put fenders, a Schmidt dyno hub (built the wheel myself), and awesome lights on your bike.
Get going!!!
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
when you installing the couch?
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great minds think alike
shower may be necessary
cat would not like a walk in the wet
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well I'll go out too if you take the cat out on a leash in the rain.
I’ll bring the camera.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did my part
Brought wood in
walked the dog
move an old Imac to the basement
But it didn’t help
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had the happy fortune last night of discovering some Christmas chocolates I'd forgotten about :-)
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am mid diet
and hating these great comments
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm supposed to be mid diet but it isn't working.
I just love eating too much! (munch munch munch)
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I tied myself to the trainer on Sunday.
I didn’t lose any weight :-(
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
VS/Tourtracker feeds the same, but different on CTV.
by Sui Juris on Feb 16, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
CN:
11:01 PST
The break is still together on the climb and the time gap has now topped 4’00 to the peloton, at 4’05. Carlos Borredo is still setting tempo in the break.
11:02 PST
There is a huge crowd amassed at the summit for the KOM. The break is now inside of 1km to go to the summit.
The peloton is splitting up under Rock Racing’s tempo.
11:04 PST
Thomas Lövkvist (Team Columbia – Highroad) has had a flat on the climb and is getting help from a teammate.
11:07 PST
When the peloton descends off of the KOM it will pass through the town of La Honda. Evidently, the peloton will pass by the residence of Neil Young. No word on whether he’s at home.
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If a race is held in the woods and no one can see it - did it actually happen?
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oooo philosophy!
I’m trying and failing to remember which philosopher discussed this…I think he spoke about a tree rather than a race however.
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The application of philosophy is a true test enlightenment (or boredom)
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw Gavia.
Or possibly the continous dull tones of Booger and Frankie have driven me nuts.
by Jens on Feb 16, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the latter I fear
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they're calling him "Boogiedown Joe" or something.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ah, tour tracker...
I was resisting that sideshow until now. at least they have rider gps data
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bikeradar 3-time world champion Oscar Freire (Rabobank) was dropped on the Tunitas Creek climb, now making his way back through the caravan #atoc
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha -- that was from cyclingnews.com.
Why, oh why, can’t we subscribe to the race radio streaming over the ’net????
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
apparently the race radio is also down...
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sunny and clear in albania
but albanian race radio says the top 5 are all albanians
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Allen Lim says it stopped raining:
"Just handed off musettes with hot tea and lots of good food. It stoped raining. Yes! "
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
clear skies at the finish
"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 16, 2009 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
video back on!
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL! Booger and Frankie trying to explain Bassos "breakaway....." jersey
Good luck!
by Jens on Feb 16, 2009 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well... wikipedia does claim that Ivan lost his mother to cancer in 2005.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He did indeed. I just remembered that.
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So who else has been impacted by cancer in the peleton?
That way we can take guesses at today’s winner.
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don's see that being a winner at any point
But I am a little biased
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how far to go ?
is tour tracker correct?
(british eurosport has been showing cavendish life highlights)
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cervelo
They rode a great race in Qatar, were THE dominant team, what has happened to them?
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the roads have gone uphill
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I figure thay are more of a Classics team then a tour team.
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With this type of weather
is it okay to drink Chimay or do we have to wait for Het Volk
by Teel22 on Feb 16, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
always ok to drink
quality belgium beers
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why are they showing the finishing line again?!
by Albertina on Feb 16, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
white lines
They’re talking about Boonen
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gap now under 4 mins
I still can’t believe Pevenage is calling the shots for RR….
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just realized
the altitude stuff is feet and not meters …..
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by Willj on Feb 16, 2009 2:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't Hamiliton wearing the US champ kit?
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 2:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he might be
it’s very subtle. a little red and blue within the skull
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lost his luggage
trashed the hotel like rock stars and couldn’t go back for it
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just in time
a Snuggie commercial on VS
by roadside on Feb 16, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I saw a review that said they weren't so great
You overheat after a while and they are too long, very cumbersone..
by NE Observer on Feb 16, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CN
1. Steven Cozza (Garmin – Slipstream), 2. Jason Mccartney (Team Saxo Bank), 3. Valeriy Kobzarenko (Team Type 1), 4. Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell Pro Cycling)and 5. Carlos Barredo (Quick Step),
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 2:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
very slow bike change and then the Garmin car doesn't help Cozza get back up
they need to get their shit together
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Garmin needs Phil driving the team car. Who do they think they are?
Professionals?
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 16, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a Trek?
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have to ask
The stolen bikes can be anywhere.
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
American pronounciation :-D
“Taap and baattom of the climb”
by Jens on Feb 16, 2009 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Try listening to Nascar
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was at a NASCAR race when Nixon resigned.
They stopped the race, played part of his resignation speech over the loudspeakers—then the crowd got restless so they cut it off and started up the cars again. So much for history.
Google is my domestique.
by majope on Feb 16, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
fan video of peloton going thru Seacliff 'hood in SF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThPJukifQh0
(from a fellow SF Randonneurs club member)
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
any estimate how long until the end?
I’ve got a quick chore to do and I’m trying to figure the timing
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
about 30 to 45 mins maybe
"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 16, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agree
still quite a ways to Davenport
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gap 2.55
"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 16, 2009 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cyclingnews:
“And while we’re on the topic of the Golden Gate Bridge, here’s something our crew found out this morning. Evidently, Astana apparently paid for the race to go over the bridge so they could get scenic footage for a video of Lance Armstrong, but we’re not sure how the weather affected their efforts.”
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no, that's just what the toll costs these days
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
What was the alternative?
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
start in SF
instead of Sausolito
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, youse all correct... thought it was later in the day
"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 16, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like Friere for today.
No reason at all. Just do.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If he was already dropped on the first climb
then there is a real good chance he will get dropped again on the second climb
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
Sandbagging. :P
Yes, I’m probably totally wrong.
Let’s here some more calls. Who do you like for today, everyone?
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bold call
Lance. Astana kills it up the last climb and Levi and Lance make it to the line together and Levi gifts him the stage.
Yes. I am drinking already.
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 16, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
me too, though it's late here already
I go for Hincapie
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see those people at the beach NOT watching the race?
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 16, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hippies :)
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it Gav?!?!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 16, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Will we see some action on the last climb?
by Bruce Suomi on Feb 16, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling Jens! will try something
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There will be lots of action, but we won't see it
and there won’t be results for the KOM until tomorrow.
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Based on the VS commercials
people who watch cylcling get pizza delivered while they sit on the couch in their snuggies trolling dating sites and trying products to enlarge parts of their anatomy. And they also seem to like bull riding and extreme fighting.
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lance taken down by phot bike! - cn
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
snuggie -- stat!
ok, but seriously, that stinks. :(
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe even a 50 bike pile up
and its not even rush hour yet
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, continuing to be terrible...
…but is this like, how Lance is assured of getting the ‘most courageous’ jersey back?
by Ed K on Feb 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
current commercial
folks can’t get into ctv
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wow. Frankie laughing at the fact that Armstrong crashed
I know you’re not a fan. but that is a bit tacky.
by PopUp Rolen on Feb 16, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was laughing at the fact they got info of CN
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by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Frankie is misunderstood, he is a fan,
but he just was saying under oath what he thought he heard is all: re the hospital room thing.
Don’t think he was actually laughing at Lance’s crash, just the situartion – but yeah he should not have laughed I guess
by peterfish on Feb 16, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
afternoon everyone, I just logged in
whats up ?
Where are all the favourites and Mancebo ?
by peterfish on Feb 16, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
12:21 PST
Armstrong is back on a spare bike, being paced back to the peloton by Chechu Rubiera.
However, there is also word that a massive 50-rider crash has affected the peloton.
"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 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
from cn
"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 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
IF true the break will make it to the finish
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
cn
12:21 PST
Armstrong is back on a spare bike, being paced back to the peloton by Chechu Rubiera.
However, there is also word that a massive 50-rider crash has affected the peloton.
by gregm on Feb 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey gang
I stole someone’s Mac, found free wi-fi, and just wanted to say howdy!
Where the #@&$ is my Time?
by Jimbo... on Feb 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Love the twittering you're doing! Good giggles.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
by nikki on Feb 16, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Phil says Lance has crashed and Versus quickly goes to an unplanned commercial
before mass hysteria breaks out in the states
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
crash
Correction, that’s 15 riders who went down. OUCH riders and Quick Step riders were affected. One of the riders ended up under a parked car.
Kirsten
by Kirsten on Feb 16, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
echelons
"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 16, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we all love echelons!!!!
"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 16, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
echelons complete me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
todays Echelons brought to you by Snuggie
Use the remote, read a book, enjoy a snack!
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hola wolverine
I am in santa cruz now and saw sun!! Did you see your Chechu pics?
by steph- on Feb 16, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes. tnx muchly
"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 16, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Echelons!
I just figured I’d keep the momentum going.
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Feb 16, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Break is tearing it up now...
seems they’ve heard about the crash.
by Ed K on Feb 16, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No words needed for that post
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
12:29 PST
Torrential rain is now pelting the break.
All of the riders who went down in the peloton are back on their bikes and are in the process of bridging back to the field. One rider is receiving aid from the race doctor.
"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 16, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure its not the wet coast?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Same in Oregon
Sunny al this week. Not natural.
by ursula on Feb 16, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A Quickstepper just swung off for a natural break
and Paul accused him of trying to start a new echelon
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Little shit starter :)
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
gives new meaning to “pulling through”
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that's where rainbows come from
"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 16, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
main group just left san mateo county
entered santa cruz county
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Keep your eyes on Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell Pro Cycling).
…he is a local boy and knows these roads!
by steph- on Feb 16, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i thought you were keeping yours on basso?
"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 16, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he will go over the top at the front
and fall like a stone
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His brother abandoned due to the crash
according to CN
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I pick Cozza for the win
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
why doesnt he just sit up
and use both hands?
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ever patient chechu hanging around for la
"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 16, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who just went shooting up the gutter?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ok. I just want to thank them for pointing out...
how bleeding hard it is to do all the hands off the bars stuff these guys make seem effortless. Like changing clothes while riding.
I was seriously beginning to wonder if I just sucked for not being able to even contemplate that.
by Ed K on Feb 16, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol, takes practice
but if you spend enough hours on the bike, it gets pretty easy.
unless you have a pitted chris king headset. meh.
gav <—- has a pitted chris king headset
by gavia on Feb 16, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but the faithful tell me that this
is not possible :)
by Sui Juris on Feb 16, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they wore snuggies
it would be much easier to disrobe
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Paris - Nice?
He won a stage last year, didn’t he? A little bump at the end, and he got away.
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on Feb 16, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
think you're right
I do remember a nice solo win from that guy somewhere in the early season.
Good rider.
by gavia on Feb 16, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a rainy day, too
If I remember correct
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yep, it was
lol, i can remember that, but not exactly what race. silly.
by gavia on Feb 16, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F. Schleck getting a good view of Lance's rear
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
by Phil H. on Feb 16, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whom is Lance towing?
Why are Barredo’s shorts so short?
by NE Observer on Feb 16, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Someone should ask these questions in the press conference to follow
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why am I betting the ladies are not as excited as that title might otherwise lead one to believe.
by Ed K on Feb 16, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
major strip session
"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 16, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why couldn't this happen
before Cance abandoned?
by Katiek on Feb 16, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok, so maybe they were "leg-warmers" and not pants
doesnt have the same ring to it
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Craig Hummer has provided hours of insightful commentary
as we have come to expect
by MarginWalker on Feb 16, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Jacques-Maynes abandoned
Apparently hurt in the pile-up and on way to hospital.
by Ed K on Feb 16, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah good idea
There will be mucho comments soon
by ursula on Feb 16, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ditto
"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 16, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he would do the commentary more frequently
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
by natbla on Feb 16, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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