Paris-Nice Stage 3... LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 7:00 AM EDT
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Another somewhat flat stage, though the Col de la Bosse could be a wildcard, a cat-3 7km climb that may shed a few riders in the middle of the race. Otherwise, it's the usual question of whether the inevitable escape will make it to Vichy before the sprinters do.
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Good morning, all!
The official site reports heavy rain and 7 degrees (45 F). Brrr.
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
Couple of DNS reported
Ireland’s Daniel Martin (Garmsin-Slipstream), who had been sick for a few days, Spain’s Jose Angel Gomez Marchante (Cervelo), involved in a crash yesterday, and Dutchman Joost Postuma (Rabobank) did not start. France’s Remi Pauriol (Cofidis) broke his collarbone and did not finish yesterday.
Haussler will be in green today, Aitor Hernandez in polka dots, and Tony Martin in white. The accountant in yellow.
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
Thank something for Bert...
Or my VDS chances in this race would be collapsing at an even faster rate.
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http://www.letour.fr/2009/PNC/LIVE/us/300/index.html
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
video coverage to start btwn 14.35 and 14.45
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5 with 45 second lead
Stephane Auge (Cofidis), Maciej Bodnar (Liquigas), Jurgen Roelandts (Silence Lotto),
Christophe Le Mevel (FDJeux) and Tom Veelers (Skil Shimano).
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
Gap is now 1.15
Looks like the peloton is letting them go.
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
148.8km to go, gap 3.55
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Long way to go in the cold, pouring rain.
Bad enough for the ones who at least grab some glory at the end, but I wouldn’t blame Joe Peloton for thinking about a nice, cozy desk job right now.
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
Could be snowing,
like it’s done in the past. Agree with you though, I think I’d rather ride in snow than 45F and rain. That’s pure hypothermia weather.
"I didn't look for him and I didn't see him. If you base your race on another rider, most of the time you lose."
Tom Boonen
I got caught out in 40 degrees and torrential downpours 25 miles from home this weekend
Most miserable riding ever. Luckily there was a train into the city to be had. Snow and cold is a cakewalk compared to chilly and rainy.
rather ride in snow?
only with a mountain bike ;) do the team cars carry them? ;D
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gap 6.10
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
gap 6.55
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
2nd hour average speed 34.5 km/h for leaders
Average from the start, 39 km/h
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
Pauriol out for six or seven weeks
Cofidis team director Francis Van Londersele confirmed to www.letour.fr that Remi Pauriol, who broke his collarbone in the second stage, would require surgery: “He won’t be back in action for six or seven weeks,” he said.
ctv LIVE now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
6.45 gap
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
86km left
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Would someone please..
pass me the coffee? My brain is still asleep
+1
I think this morning was worst than yesterday with adjusting to the time change. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
+ gomez gomez times infinity
I was a solid 1/2 hour late this AM
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bummer
yesterday we were able to watch the belgian site’s live video streaming here in france, but not today. Funny all the french were applauding the belge station for the streaming, saying the french stations should learn to follow the belges’ good example. And today, well … that’ll show em! And i was ready with my earphones today to listen while “working”.
Tom Veelers
The guy is doing great up till now. Didn’t he come in top-10 yesterday?
He did well in the Rabo Cont squad but moved to Skil this season. I hope he will get some nice results this year. And he isn’t in the VDS so I don’t have to be sorry that I didn’t pick him if he does.
I think so
gap has come down some and they’ve still got a long way to go. We’ll have to wait to see, however, what effect that cat 3 climb has.
Free live video feed in the U.S. ?
Tried all the streaming video links on Steephill.tv…..nothing working…. :(
I'm watching a free feed...
via http://www.cyclingfans.com It’s working fine.
Morning all
Oy, just awoken by my youngest. I in the middle of a dream where I was hanging out with the Godfather of Soul. Also, through conversation it became apparent that he was now working at the Treasury Department.
Anything happening?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions
Does anybody have audio ES?
if so, would you please post a link as I can’t find it on their site anywhere
mms://ulswmod003.bcst.uls.yahoo.com/slot016?StreamID=4233983226pl_auth=b64a59543684ff38cf7d809706d816626ht=30%26b=dnsd
well, not really....
riders going to cars
by Bruce Suomi on Mar 10, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
60km, 5.07
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just slogging along
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by umwolverine on Mar 10, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
it's raining
well, ok, not a whole lot at the moment.
quest-ce que c'est
Bosse?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't get it
why don’t the teams make rain jackets in team colors? Is this honestly a budgetbuster?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions
Seriously...
As I would buy one too. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
It's convenient in the Dolomites
(when you’re supposed to be in Mexico ,that is)
Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.
and this
is what the sponsor… wait, don’t answer.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
powerclimb
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
Has a bunch of links to video & audio...none of which are working in the US right now... :( but a good site nevertheless...
by JoeOxfordCT on Mar 10, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
ah right
thanks
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Justintv link
still isn’t working for you Joe?
ctv isn’t for me either but at least that link I gave you above is working.
for?
video links?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
CANNONDALES
are the Mavic spare bikes or at least that is what ES just said. Just spraypainted yellow. Wonder if they are precluded from touting that? Most likely.
52km, 3.50
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morning
brrr – looks cold and wet out there. must have espresso…
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
Oh. Well that's just splendid.
rtbf worked like a dream yesterday but now it’s telling me it’s geo restricted. What the heck am I supposed to do with my afternoon now??!
bennalanche?
It’s been a while
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Ooooh, I might be able to help at lunch with that one. tee hee
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
work?
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by umwolverine on Mar 10, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Hay!
We don’t use the W-word here… this is a cafe, after all.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
ah
sorry to hear that. Hope you’re able to find an alternative.
Columbia
obviously confident
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
france 4
I think has the cycling live but no “access for all” internet link
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Yep, that's right...it's on France TV...so will only be available on France
by bradBordeaux on Mar 10, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
France 4 on http://fr.justin.tv/hoarau_tv
by bradBordeaux on Mar 10, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
they do some sports mive
on internet but not many
or you can by access with ADSL service – if you live in France
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they certainly are
did I see that the gap is under 4’ now?
OY
Did you see that Agritubel guy get right into the team car slipstream when he realized the pack had picked up the pace? Charming…
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
Gap at 3'09"
am I reading that right? The resolution isn’t so good so I’m having a bit of difficulty reading it…
seems like kind of a long way to go
to be pushing it this hard, doesn’t it?
yes, it's interesting
but they’re sure fracturing the peloton
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
no kidding
it almost looks like they’re about to break away from the front.
check that
they are off the front, with the exception of a relatively small group of riders
echelons baby, echelons... whoopee
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I can barely watch (at work)
but the audio keeps pulling me in. Rabo is killing this thing right now. Did they pass the sprint spot yet?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
who is rabo driving for? i thought posthuma didn't start
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who's with rabo?
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37km to go
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Rabobank did this same thing during Het Nieuwsblad
And it didn’t pay off for them there, I wonder how they’ll fare this time. Setting up a breakaway for Flecha in the last 10k perhaps?
my question earlier,that is
I assume they’re setting it up for Flecha, but with Rabobank these days, who can tell?
They are trying to get the win for VoeckletrI bet
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gaps not too big behind rabo
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Now this is starting to make sense
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no big worry at the moment
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by umwolverine on Mar 10, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm not
he wasn’t looking to do much on this stage, just hanging in…
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
and now it looks like he's not doing that either
did anyone anticipate this action?
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
Chavenal is hte highest placed in the group
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who the *hell* is the agri guy helping al?
and is he getting screamed at on his radio now.
where's his team?
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someone's gonna get seriously slapped upside the head tonight
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by umwolverine on Mar 10, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Contador is the man!
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Still, its impressive to watch him try
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moreau
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Man this is really hard to just listen too.
I keep popping over to video. Go Rabo. Loving this.
Any work on who is in that little lead pack?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
i'm loving Rabo almost as much as Cervelo :)
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
CN is saying Contador is actually trying to bridge to the second group not the first
Is that right? I can’t tell from the video
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i thought the math was 30 secs?
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by umwolverine on Mar 10, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
ES is now confirming the bridge to the second group for Contador
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Damn
Rabo have mastered the art of random aggression.
Go Burghardt!
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions
So Rabo won't care if the second group catches as long as the third and contador doesn't
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Did someone blow this up with a bomb?
Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.
Total carnage out there
they’re strung out like they’re on alpe d’huez.
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moved to BELGIUM!!!
Wow.
Just tuned in here, and to French TV, I was expecting a lame-o flat stage but what I see is a detonation. Rabo on a seek and destroy mission?
"....Up Sestriere on a rental clunker in jeans and loafers? Brother, lemme buy you a beer."
by Rolls on Mar 10, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions
One wonders if this is what they had in mind at Het Volk...
just way better execution.
sometines it just takes practice
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PLEASE SWITCH TO SECOND LIVE THREAD
Getting ready for the conclusion
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
PLEASE SWITCH TO SECOND LIVE THREAD
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by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 10, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
Chavanel has taken over from Rabobank at the front
And is ripping up the front group
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