Paris-Nice Stage 7... LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Mar 14, 2009 6:00 AM EDT
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Eleven rated climbs? Uphill finish? Paris-Nice's penultimate stage is a perfect day to make up for lost time. A perfect day for someone like... Alberto Contador. Damn.
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Hello
at 40km
Peloton split in two
The first two parts of the bunch are now back together. A group including Lorenzetto and Cadel Evans (Silence Lotto) is still 20 seconds adrift.
Contador in the first group with 2 teammates.
Brake:
The ten men in the lead are Christophe Riblon (AG2R), Juan-Antonio Flecha (Rabobank), Sebastien Joly (FD Jeux), Karsten Krron (Saxo Bank), Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas), Stephane Auge (Cofidis), Alexandre Pichot (Bbox Bouygues Telecom), Joan Horrach (Katusha), Maxime Bouet (Agritubel) and Martin Velits (Milram).
Gap 2.20’
Morning, Bruce!
Just off for a run, but wanted to say hi so you didn’t feel too lonely, keeping track of the race all by yourself.
He has no charisma--Thomas Dekker, on Cadel Evans
and I'm going for a short ride.
I’ll be back soon to catch up on your comments. thanks
Lead goes down
Km 93 – Only 1:40 left for the break. The Columbia riders work for Martin as Stephane Auge (Cofidis) could be a threat for the mountain’s jersey.
better late than never
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
yo, bruce.. how ya doin'?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
it's saturday... can't complain
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
martin picking up more grimpeur points today.
and lorenzetto trapped back in the second group. haussler in the first. lorenzetto could lose the green jersey to haussler today.
hi all
I’m attempting to do PN & TA & Manu-Liverpool at the same time,
we’ll see if it’s a good idea or not…
adventurous
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Good morning, all. Thanks for the updates, Bruce.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
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
That is hilarious.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Morning all, afternoon here
I have 80km in my legs, the kids are quiet on their bedrooms. Totally ready for some live action!
Go KROON!
justintv not working today either.
Should be on the tv around 2:45 here, i’ll just wait and follow the posts
how many are in the break?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
here they are
Christophe Riblon (AG2R), Juan-Antonio Flecha (Rabobank), Sebastien Joly (FD Jeux), Karsten Krron (Saxo Bank), Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas), Stephane Auge (Cofidis), Alexandre Pichot (Bbox Bouygues Telecom), Joan Horrach (Katusha), Maxime Bouet (Agritubel) and Martin Velits (Milram).
that makes more sense
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
tnx
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
8 rider give up
Mickael Cherel (FD Jeux), Thomas Fothen (Milram), Marcel Sieberg (Columbia), Tom Vellers (Skil), Mickael Buffaz (Codidis) Javier Aramendia and Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel) and Romain Feillu (Agritubel) have all called it quits.
samu? what's he doing up there?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
sorry, read that wrong... thought that was the break..
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
the break
Riblon (ALM), Flecha (RAB), Joly (FDJ), Kroon (SAX), Kreuziger (LIQ), Augé (COF), Pichot (BTL), Horrach (KAT), Bouet (AGR) et Velits (MRM)
Beautiful helocopter shots today, a nice, sunny day.
Sammy DNS? He must have left his early-season form out on the road yesterday, exhausted.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Good morning :-)
Lovely views and coffee. Nice way to enjoy a Saturday morning.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
'Morning, Nikki! Tea for me. Folding laundry here, once again :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Think Drew had those drinks for us yesterday? ha ha
Work out in and now chillin’ while watching. Work kept me from watching much all week. Other than Wed of course. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
qotd ?
From the CN ticker….
“One rider is lurking near the front and looking around to see what is going on. Don’t be surprised if he attacks again today – if you are called Jens Voigt you have to live up to your name.”
priceless
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Inaki Isasi goes out the front, trying to catch the break up ahead. I thought Isasi is a sprinter?
He must have one of the most loyal fan clubs around, his name is painted on roads all over Europe! :-)
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Wish list
I’d like to see the bow and arrow victory salute today. Or maybe Kroon can put the crown on his work.
sneaky fox
Caisse d’Epargne team chief Yvon Ledanois obviously has plans for Luis Leon Sanchez to attack ALberto Contador but he obviously would not tell www.letour.fr: “There are still 60 kms left in the stage and to reveal our objective would be revealing our strategy,” he said when asked if Sanchez was now going for overall victory or securing second place behind Contador.
good morning
j.tv seems very stop and start…
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
I so love the heli shots of the switchbacks as they snake around them.
Lovely.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
QST helping Astana on the front now. They're upping the pace.
This is the time of the year where I have a real hard time seeing guys in new kits. Chava on QST? Horrach on Katusha? Hurts my brain.
OTOH, the Cervelo guys are easy for me to remember now. 47k to go.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Yeah, the changes are taking me some time to get used to too.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I'm in. We could all chip in and get it for 1-2 weeks time slots.
Our very own time share.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
i could
take the care of the place for you. Live in the servants quarters. You know, water the plants and stuff.
Ricky Bobby Shout Out!
By Martin. Cool.
“If you ain’t first , you’re last.”
Come on, man. I had a rough night and I hate the fuckin' Eagles, man!
Good morning Egoat!!!
How was that breakfast?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Haussler punctures, is back on the bike.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Isasi still out front!? That must have been a different Euskie rider that got passed before?
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
which is as articulate as i can get without more espresso...
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
Me too, a year too late
Hi everyone.
Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.
'Morning, Jens!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
well, planning ahead...
if he keeps it up this year, and he’s young yet…
morning, Jens – still warming up with the sentences…
You may very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment.
Bruce you have ES Player too right?
Can I find T-A there too at some point? ES 2 is showing aren’t they?
Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.
They're going on the finishing circuit now, through the 1K banner with about 40k left in the race.
About Seeldrayers: I agree, he’s a sharp kid.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
conta isolated
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Bert riding alone? Wow, that was fast. 34k to go.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
lots of downhill until the uphill kick to 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 Mar 14, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't look for any of those guys on the TdF short list for Astana
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
Yeah, except Noval, maybe :-) Popo, I'm sure, will get a scolding.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
popo will be there
"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 Mar 14, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Riders dropping back fast, now. Flecha caught from the break.
Lulu has a teammate, Frank has Jens! with him, Sandy Casar and Chava on the back of the small leading group.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
C.TV!!!!!!!
THEY HAVE FLASH POPUP ADS COVERING THE LOGIN FIELDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
toni knows better than that....
"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 Mar 14, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Crashdan makes it in before the finish. Yeah. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
conta marks
"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 Mar 14, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
lulu too
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Schleckage warning?
Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.
only the 3 spaniards in front
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Well... I mean it's not Clovis or anything...
… but I guess it’ll do.
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
bffs... tho that's way generous
"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 Mar 14, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
He's got a direct twitter connection with them.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Kreutziger hanging with Chava, in the group behind. Jens! and Frank S. in between the two groups,
but not together…oh, wait, Jens! catches him and attempts to pace him back to the leaders. Have I mentioned how much I love Jens!! this morning yet? :-P
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Flat to the finish or is there something hilly in the way?
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
rolling, uphill kick
"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 Mar 14, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Close the account management window and just keep the media player pop up
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
no issues here and my log in screen gets shut once the video is up and running.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Why do you love cancer Nikki?
Oh wait… wrong bunch of jackasses.
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
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 Mar 14, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Fischer
somebody know something about Fischer in this moment ?
Ugh, Frank be careful on those corners!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Oh, yeah! 21k still left to go!
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
buds... conta prob a little pissed that toni changed teams
"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 Mar 14, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, of course. I hadn't thought of that.
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
Check this ...
http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=32098&part=sports
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
get away from frank
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
toni jumps
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
and again, lulu follows, conta too
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
All six together... for now...
… someone’s gonna hit the hammer…
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
Crashdan <3 CTV
Did your favourite rider just win Montepaschi Strade Bianch Eroica Toscana? OK then.
conta marks
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I can't belive I slept in!
morning, all… reading posts… contador and lulu in a break?
Contador, Lulu, frank, Jens!, Chava, Colom
Tete de la course
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
gap forming
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Very generous of him...
He’s letting someone else take the second step on the podium.
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
13.5k to go
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
13km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'm getting really slow.... new thread soon? please?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Lulu likes to win these late PN stages, gap 25"
"It's official. For the next four years, it will be pronounced 'nuclear' " --Seth Meyers
1.13
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
chava at 1.24
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
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