Giro (minus Benna) Hottitude Thread
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 6:18 PM EDT
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Dear readers, today the ladies of Podium Cafe are dressed in black. We are wailing in unquenchable misery. We have run out of tissues. Our over-used hankies are in the wash. We have red eyes and red noses. We are wondering how we will face the month of May. The uninitiated might question our mourning, for the Giro is nearly upon us, and what can be better than bikes, sun, mountains, fashion, wine and gnocchi? But today we heard a piece of news so distressing that our worlds stood still: Benna, that paragon of hottitude, is, baring a miracle, out of the Giro. We hope that our PdC group prayer sessions may result in this miracle, and yes majope, laying on of hands is in this case imperative. But we are not optimistic.
So, what are we to do? Shut ourselves away in our distress and wish it was June already? No! For there is more hottitude out there! We will find it! We will strive unceasingly until it is uncovered! We will overcome! A thorough examination of the start list, and the contents thereof, has been mooted. I will begin. Someone has to.
Now the startlist we have presently is not all that complete, but we will try. Please add more, and more!
I give you Signor Eros Capecchi. With hair gel like this he really should be at Leaky still, but he's gone off to Fuji-Servetto:
And of course, at Leaky, well, how could we forget?
Ignore the hair (ie lack thereof) and look at the eyelashes.....
via sport.ard.de
There's lil' Tommy Voeckler, who is certainly beloved of French housewives:
J-Rod, anyone?
via www.7sur7.be
"Killer" charm?
via d.yimg.com
This chap won't mind Benna's absence...
Dario Cataldo (left) has some promise, no?
We like Thomas Lovkvist:
Filippo "legend in his own mirror" Pozzato (quote courtesy of Filippo Simeoni)
via www.pedalmag.com
I feel certain there's more undiscovered talent out there. It is your mission to find it!
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OK cn't see his face BUT
Hayden Rouslton assets are certainly worthy of this Hottitude.
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mm, indeed
Would be nicer without the road rash, though.
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh assuredly so!
But is he doing the Giro though?
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes according to cycling fever start list
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er, not as far as I can see.
The only Cervelo boys listed atm are Deignan, Pauwels and Sastre….
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cervelo Press Release today
Cervelo TestTeam’s pre-selection for the Giro d’Italia 2009:
Philip Deignan (IRL), Simon Gerrans (AUS), Volodymir Gustov (UKR), Jérémy Hunt (GBR), Ted King (USA), Ignatas Konovalovas (LTU), Daniel Lloyd (GBR), Joaquin Novoa (ESP), Serge Pauwels (BEL), Hayden Roulston (NZL), Carlos Sastre (ESP).
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
by jsallee00 on Apr 23, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaah! So Roulston is legit then :-)
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very handsome. You are
good at finding the hidden treasures ;-)
I think Simon is a cutie too. Love the Aussies.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 29, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rollin picture is awesome! Look at the look on that ladies face! hee hee
I need to go find me a start list.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant Roulston...too many R's on that team.
Thanks for the start list…
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hayden is now out of the Giro :-(
He has been forced out with an ankel injury, but i think his rear deserves to sty as part of this post… Recover soon hayden..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on May 6, 2009 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooo dear, poor guy.
Yes, his rear can stay :-)
by Albertina on May 6, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
Or does it look like he’s standing there and posing for the women? And perhaps, for the men?
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 24, 2009 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the grey haired man on the right who worries me
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The woman standing next to him seems to be worried too
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 24, 2009 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does look like he is posing or asking them to look at it.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I have a booboo on my butt?
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 25, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garzelli
How is it possible for that dude to be so bald and yet have such luscious eyelashes?
This is really quite mysterious.
I have always regretted that Crescenzo d’Amore is no longer riding. The name plus the hottitude was quite a remarkable combo.
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crescenzo was hot? Lemme go and look.....
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, the eyelashes are an enigma.
I wish mine were as luscious. You’d never need to remember to apply mascara in the morning!
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One needs to look presentable in the office.
You never know who might walk in.
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may not be at the Giro this year
but it’s hard to beat Contador for eyelashes
by Katiek on Apr 24, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now our luxembourg riders
3 for 1, love it..
(photo courtesy of Sportspress
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice, but they're certainly not in the Giro!
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOPS.. wrong startlist hehehehe
told you i have jetlag….. Oh well no rollin pick either
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Afraid not!
When the rest of the start list is finalised there will be many more gems to uncover I feel sure ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok i'm certain Fabian is starting
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he is! You have full license to post as many Fabian pics as you please ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now which pics to choose
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I notice a number of riders are going with the shorter shorts this year. Not complaining.
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 23, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope!
Definitely no complaints here on that one :-)
Not really a fan of the shorts down to the knees look. Interferes with the viewing!
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh absolutely!
The muscles above the knees are oh so impressive
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps the riders complained the longer ones made evening-out tanlines harder.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they want to even out their tan lines?
I thought tan lines were desirable? Or do I have a warped sense of style?
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All change requires is one complaint from a disgruntled rider.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't forget my Philippe - although lotto now..
and with this shot we get a little tast of AV..
(photo courtesy daylife)
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 23, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gilbert is riding the giro?
lol, i feel certain that valverde will give it a pass ;-)
too bad, cuz he’s cutey.
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though it pains me, I must go to bed.
Have fun chicas!
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
surely he is worthy?
via: Vanity Fair
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oooh, remarkably nice photo
Since when did he look that good?
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha I don't know something about him. Maybe it is the lips?
No, the eyes…or the hair?
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was a great photo of him at the tour a few years back
woman photographer, not one of the usual suspects.
i’ll see if i can find the linky to her work. it was amazing!
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it Lance's photographer, Elizabeth?
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so, no.
Checking old bookmark files…
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes Kloden makes me do a double take.
I think, ‘gosh who’s that?’, and then I realise. He can look remarkably good.
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had that same reaction
to a few pics.
by Katiek on Apr 24, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Fabian...
One of Timm Kölln’s
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 23, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fabian with a different sort of bike...
Source: Roberto Hegeler?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 23, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, that is a find
Hadn’t seen that one before. Many, many many thanks.
:-O~……………
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Believe you me if they're out there I will fine them.
Roberto Hegeler might have a few under Portraits but there’s still some up at Probon.ch
Source: Roberto Hegeler.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 23, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, that is coolio
I wish more of them would do the model shoot thing.
Well, okay, maybe not Rebellin. But you know what I mean. The shoot Basso did a few seasons back was pretty cool. But Cance, lovely!
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not photoshoot but it is so definitely hot.
Source: Melanie Duchène.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 23, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really, i have no problem looking at him all day...
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 23, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looks like he knows he's got hottitude in this one.
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 23, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's posing like that just for us, I'm certain.
:O~…………………..
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is still one of my fave Fabian pics
by Katiek on Apr 24, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bigger version, with no text
here (click to enlarge)
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be better if he'd lose the shirt!
Sorry, I’m still a bit stunned by the sight of his pecs and six-pack, in the picture a little way upthread, LOL.
by Lou... on Apr 24, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tommeke has some modeling pictues...do you want me to bring
those over? hee hee I’m sure he will be watching the Giro does that count?
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead. Any excuse for Tommeke.
No really, ANY excuse ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sleeveless Twofer:
Source: Getty.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a hilarious expression on Tom's face!
I’d love to have been party to this conversation
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nnnggghh...
What was it that I once heard about cyclists with their shirts off? Bullshit, I say. ’Cause that there is perfectly OK with me…
by Lou... on Apr 23, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can never get enough of this guy. The hair ;-)
Via: capture-the-peloton.com
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's a cutey
at least, we have him to look forward to at this giro :-P
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he may have to be my on screen boyfriend for this year.
In the absence of…….waaaaaaaaaaaaah!
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you could do far far worse
he really is quite lovely
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
I don’t think those photos do him justice….
by rbjhan on Apr 24, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i used my imaginary photoshop tool
to improve them a bit ;-)
agreed, much more hotter than that…
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
imagine what he's like in person....
emmm…..
even tv shots are better than most photos….
by rbjhan on Apr 25, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petacchi is definitely hot
Here he is wearing a t-shirt with his picture on it. Two Petacchi pics in one!
by Tifosa on Apr 23, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but how many points do you lose for wearing a t-shirt with yourself on it?
I’m thinking: a lot.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 23, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhmmm... Petacky
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 24, 2009 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is as tacky as Cipollini painted on the side of the team bus?
Source: Sirotti
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cipollini is in this picture?
I can only see one person here…
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benna on the brain?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha did you read what Mario said about Benna?
Cycle sport a couple of months ago? Very nice article.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I'll fetch it later and quote some bits :-)
by Albertina on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooo forgot. I'll do it, remind me!
Like I need reminding where Benna is concerned….
by Albertina on Apr 27, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here are a few things...from Super Mario.
from Cycle Sport April 2009
His nickname is panther because his sprint is elegant and powerful. He is often compared to Boonen but Daniele is a better climber when he is on form and his sprint is much classier. Boonen stomps all over his bike while Bennati is a lot smoother without loosing power.
He wishes he was more aggressive and he said he certainly would NOT have let Cav come through the gap in the Giro sprint, but that is the way Bennati is and it would be wrong for me to change him. He is one of the good guys.
He has always had a soft spot for him even though the two have very different characters. Mario describes Bennati as his ‘cycling son’.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 27, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benna has said elsewhere
that his friends started calling him “pantera” because of his dark complexion.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 27, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very cool, thanks!
LOL, yeah, Boonen, not so pretty in the sprint, by any means. That headbanging style, sheesh. Surprised he can see straight when he’s doing that. But he more than makes up for it on the cobbles.
by gavia on Apr 27, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny...after I read that I wasn't offended
because it is true. He does stomp on his bike but I find it sexy! ;-) I beleive that is part of the power. My friend in Belgium told me today that Tom still can’t put his foot in a cycling shoe :(
by cyclingdiva on Apr 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This man knows how to dress!
Source: no clue
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For some reason this reminds me of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader...
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 23, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It also violates the First Rule of Shooting Basso
Thou shalt not hide the eyes.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 23, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding?
Basso has eyes that say “No, I did not give you the clap. Would these eyes lie to you?”
by Sui Juris on Apr 23, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I like Basso in a hoody.
He looks soooo mean ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You prefer him in the suit? I like the hoody look. Maybe I'm dark ;-)
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Much improved...
But of course the sly, sly smile remains.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 23, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The smile certainly makes him look like he's hiding something....
but it’s nice :-)
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps he is hiding his hair products from other [Italian] cyclists?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Garzelli--nice eyes, and a nice smile
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 23, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, he had hair that year
Bleached out blonde. Very cutey.
by gavia on Apr 23, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ladies seen this website before?
by cyclingdiva on Apr 23, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow. Basso looks so mischievous while doing the laundry nude.
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 23, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That comment made me snort before saw the picture! He certo has a very naughty glint in his eye.
Gibo looks really rather good. Di Luca slightly freaks me out though, sitting in that luxurious chair with nothing on.
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is something decidely odd about that diluca shot, for sure
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he's about to get up and summon you to his lair
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"summon you to his lair"
and this is a bad thing?
I’m with Gav (as always), just point me in the right direction, Dani…
(PS, agree about the photo, it really is kinda creepy. He looks way better on tv, as do most of these guys. Only wish I knew how they look in person…)
by amarone on Apr 25, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The nudity + throne-like chair adds up to Caligula for me somehow.
Like, “Bring me six virgins, two horses, and a vat of garum.”
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 25, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Di Luca is stunning in person
He’s also one of those people who seems to radiate energy. You can practically see sparks flying off him ;-)
by Tifosa on Apr 25, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I've always thought.
Even just watching him on tv I get the feeling of that energy you mentioned. Glad to know I wasn’t wrong :)
btw, getting pretty jealous of you… ;)
by amarone on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting pretty ridiculously excited at this point
After planning this trip for a year, I can’t believe it’s less than two weeks away! I’m dying to start packing, but it’s still a bit too soon. Maybe tomorrow :-)
by Tifosa on Apr 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you happen to have a little extra room in your luggage
for a fan of Italian cyclists?
I’ve been seriously thinking of going to Italy for a week or two in May for some years now, but I never get to the stage where I actually book the tickets or rent the apartment.
by amarone on Apr 25, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have to admit,
I thought the idea of seeing them without their clothes on was more appealing to me than the actual pictures.
Agree with Gavia, the one of Gibo was best.
by amarone on Apr 24, 2009 4:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The upper body of a cyclist
is not typically something to get that excited about.
by Uncle Ted on Apr 24, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basso looks a bit weedy really.
I prefer him with his clothes on.
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh c'mon Albertina
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Albertina.
Some cyclists look just great without shirts: Boonen, Cancellara, Dekker—while others should just leave them on: Basso, anybody named Schleck, godhelpme Benna.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benna?
In all seriousness, Benna has a nice body! Not at all weedy.
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what makes these hottitudes so much fun
Everyone has there own choices and likes…
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 24, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, didn't look so hot in those mud bath pics.
If there are others I should know about, please direct me to them and I’ll be happy to reassess!
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you look beyond the mud, the body is nice.....
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have never seen the mud picture. I need to see it ;-)
Just my opinion…sprinters seem to look the best without clothes.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the links in old threads don't work
So go here, search Bennati, and the pics are on the 8th page of results.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The woman appying the mud still scares me
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think she scared Benna too. hee hee
I don’t see anything wrong with that body! Mud or no mud ;-)
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks chica!
I knew you’d agree :-)
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
have to agree
heart me some benna, but the mud bath, er….
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
subtlety is sexy
in your face… not so much
by lyne on Apr 24, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For me, it's not so much the mud and/or lack of subtlety
as it is that I think his chest looks both thin and rather soft—not surprising for a cyclist, but there are much better in the peloton.
Even so, I think with the proper attitude he could rock those pictures—unfortunately, he looks ill at ease, which doesn’t come across as sexy to me.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd have to disagree with that...
the cyclists body is divine, espcially if it’s naked against yours.hehehe…
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 24, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Savoldelli
has a very large, er, trophy.
by Katiek on Apr 25, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's give the blonde boys some love too. Here's to Edvald Boassen Hagen
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 23, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And a little Edvald-dolphin fun
via pedalmag.com
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 23, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That dolphin certainly seems to like him
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those dolphins always make me cringe a little for some reason - lol
by lyne on Apr 24, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait until you see the doc. "The Cove" and you will
know why you have that feeling. It was at Sundance this year. Very good!
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like
we’re going to have to get busy with the rec button, girls, if we want to keep this one from dropping down the list too far.
busy around here, these days.
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes please, do rec!
This post is of vital importance! Can I rec my own posts? No?
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the "rec" at the bottom of the op
if the post gets a bunch of recs it’ll stay at the top for easy viewing. we would not want it to get lost, now would we?
well, i suppose that would be an excuse to start over…
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only because you ladies begged for it ;-)
and we know he will be watching the Giro!
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
that is a very strange fashion mash-up there. but i do like the hat.
next time, more hat, less clothes ;-)
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tommeke--listen to gavia! She is very wise.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG it happened - I diagree with THE G
don’t like the hat but like the rest of the outfit
by lyne on Apr 24, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he could take off the hat too
if you insist.
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, cut out the clothes.
I love the look on his face….
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only someone would PhotoShop that out...
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The World Champion stripes
always a nice look. I’’ll need to get busy with a start list and Google Images tonight when I get home from work.
by Katiek on Apr 24, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one always puts a smile on your face ;-)
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes, that one never gets old :-)
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always think of it as "Tommeke, Warrior Princess"
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, that one's awesome
and what’s under your skirt, tom?
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a girl can hope
especially if a solid wind blows up…
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can't forget this lovely Tommeke add
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 6:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love this one. I didn't know if this one was allowed...;-)
by cyclingdiva on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rear shots of any of the riders are allowed...
As long as they are tasteful…. My favourites are the Dekker shots.. Wait till we have a rear of the year post..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually not always - some of the shots used in previous threads make it impossible to browse at work
by lyne on Apr 25, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be in favor
of going for a “link only” on nsw shots in the hottitude – meaning if the dude’s got no clothes, we link only rather than paste in the photos.
what do you think? others?
by gavia on Apr 25, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I'd browse the hottitude threads at work.
Well, given that I work on my couch, sure, I would. But if I worked in a place where such things were frowned on, I might just wait until I got home.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 25, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when at work, hottitude doesn't get looked at
it is definately a home based hobby…
If we start making rules for some pics and not others then we may as well just link all photos.. I don’t agree with links for certain pics, just my thoughts.. Everyone know when it’s a hotitude post, it’s fair game.. and i believe none of the pics thathave ever been posted are in the gratitous /porn area..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure as long as they don't appear in other threads (and they have)
then whatever choice is fine by me. I’ll just avoid the hottitude threads
by lyne on Apr 25, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean you'll avoid the hotitude threads?
Has the sun gotten to you or the wine?
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 25, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's practically posing
to show off hotitude here. Or as hot as you can be in the rain.
by Katiek on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he looks best in these colors....
by cyclingdiva on Apr 26, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh amen to that!
He needs to win this thing again at some point. Can they not design a worlds course with cobbles? ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 26, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Jonas....nice jaw line.
source:YellowMonkey/Blnguyen
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 on the jaw.
He needs to remove the sunglasses so we can have a closer look though.
by Albertina on Apr 24, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm that be a hard task.
…but I will see what I can find.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 24, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Jose "JJ" Haedo.
Currently he is scheduled for the Giro.
Source: John Segesta?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 24, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
....and have you seen his brother...on Colavita.....whoa!
by steph- on Apr 26, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haedo brothers and dad
Cycling news
by cyclingdiva on Apr 26, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
Source:Kirsten Robbins
by cyclingdiva on Apr 26, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fredrik Kessiakoff is listed as a “possible” starter on Cycling Startlists
by Katiek on Apr 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not bad. Lets wrustle up some more blondies. The Italians do not have the hottitude market cornered.
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Stubbe - Lotto
This pic isn;t his best but i’m still looking
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom just announced no Giro... Oh well nice pic though
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very nice find!
are there more where that came from?
by gavia on Apr 24, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not bad at all! I like this blonde
by cyclingdiva on Apr 25, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, well done!
This is just the kind of detective work which is needed.
by Albertina on Apr 26, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dario Cataldo - Quickstep
Photo courtesy of Emmanuel Isard
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 7:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one will require our hairstyling abilities
But, we can’t go past in hotittude..
Franco Pelizzotti
photo from velobike site, nit sure of photographer
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 7:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have this thing for Giovanni Visconti
Photo is from this Giro website, some nice pics there too..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 7:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has 'cycle' written on his glasses?!
by Albertina on Apr 26, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now what type of cycle could he possibly mean?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 26, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryder Hesjedal
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 25, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice photo, i'm smiling :-)))))
You always seem to find the best shots….
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 25, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great smile.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 25, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha, no complaints on that pic, two for one. :-)
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cavendish can be a cutie
and that’s the only reason I’m linking this pic, really.
by Katiek on Apr 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And of course that is the ONLY reason we will all be opening that one up over and over and over. LOL.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 25, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LoL Well done Katiek
Love it when cavendish is cute!!!!!!!
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 26, 2009 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha....I almost didn't open it because I don't think
he is cute. But glad I went for it. ;-)
by cyclingdiva on Apr 26, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's cute in this picture.
Getty Images, this year’s ToC
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 27, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad puppy
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 28, 2009 3:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree there nice pic
I also saw a pic of him in a UK cycling mag a while back, he lookd wow in that too… I’ll see if i can find it.
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 28, 2009 5:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angsty Cavendish is better since mouth is not hanging open.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Apr 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christian Meier
from Cyclingnews.com
He is cute, but I don’t know if that alone gives him a place on the Giro roster
by El-Ve on Apr 26, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really OT, but I just have to post my happiness somewhere, and I'm hoping this is the right place...
I’ve just had a really good sports fan weekend: my all time favorite athlete won a quite important tournament for the fifth time in a row (tennis is actually my favorite sport, cycling is second) and one of my two favorite cyclistc won a major race (the absolute highlight of my weekend!)
And my other cycling favorite won a stage yesterday.
And as to why I’m posting in this thread; all my favorites look quite good, although that is not the reason why I’m their fan. They all go for it and fight till the end, even when they eventually lose.
Sorry for not having any pictures to explain my feelings.
by amarone on Apr 26, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh I quite understand amarone!
It lifts me unbelievably when my favourite sportspeople win things (and crushes me when things go badly-the flip side of the coin!). To have three things like this happen in one weekend is fabulous.
by Albertina on Apr 26, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Albertina!
btw, I don’t remember – is Andy one of your favourites? For some reason I get the picture of Benna in my head when I see you posting in hottitude (with a little bit of Valverde on the side) :)
by amarone on Apr 26, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy's not one of my big big favourites but I do like him and I'm super pleased for him!
Benna with a little bit of AV on the side is a pretty good assessment….there’s Boonen too of course ;-) So you’re a Nadal fan?
by Albertina on Apr 27, 2009 4:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, big time. Have been since I first saw him play in 2004.
I really love the way he plays, it’s just so relentless. And he seems like such a nice person too. Totally ruthless on court, but a sweet young man off court.
And he was just 17 when I first saw him play, so I could never think of him as hot although I do like the way he looks, especially on court.
by amarone on Apr 27, 2009 7:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, I've always been a Federer fan, ever since before he was famous.
When he’s on his game his play is a thing of beauty. Because I loved Federer, I never supported Nadal and hated to see Roger beaten by him. It’s been particularly painful to watch his recent decline, often at Nadal’s hands. It took me days to get over the Wimbledon final last year! But I have to say that now, I’m learning to love Nadal too. There is something irresistable about his tenacity, and you’re right, despite the on court persona he seems really modest.
by Albertina on Apr 27, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what I love most about Rafa
is his winning mentality
and how he shows no frustration (or any kind of negative energy) at all
toughest guy on tour, mentally and physically
by rbjhan on Apr 27, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally understand, Albertina.
I have trouble liking Federer, but I do appreciate his talent. Btw, the first time I saw Rafa was a match in Miami Masters where this kid most people had never heard of, beat Federer in straight sets. I was just amazed. And next year when Rafa began the clay dominance I became hooked.
And I feel for you re Wimbledon, I was quite crushed the year before. But last year’s final I could watch dozens of times :-)
But isn’t there one Spanish tennis player whose looks you appreciate? Feli perhaps?
by amarone on Apr 27, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes, I believe the Spanish boys would win the Davis Cup for looks!
Feli is gorgeous :O~…………. Ferrer is acceptable too, and Ferrero. Oooo, and Tommy ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 27, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen that picture of Robredo before, nice!
All of the Armada boys are my favourites and I really enjoy the real Davis Cup. But honestly, I do concentrate on the tennis and not on their looks.
Still, it doesn’t hurt that most of them look quite delicious ;-)
by amarone on Apr 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is permissable to appreciate the tennis and the looks ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 27, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 27, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Truly.
Go here for hours of viewing pleasure: http://www.feliciano-lopez.com/index/gallery.php
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I'm never going to get dinner ready. LOL
by cyclingdiva on Apr 29, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dinner can be overrated. :-P
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 29, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
got any photo of Verdasco?
he’s nice, too
by rbjhan on Apr 27, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations....I was extremely excited for Andy.
Like Albertina said it is so rewarding when our favorites win and crazy how it can dampen our spirits when things go badly.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 26, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Andy is amazingly talented and love to watch him race.
And he figures prominently on my VDS team. I’d call him cute rather than hot, though—and yes, I know many of you disagree. But if he keeps winning me points, I may come around!
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 26, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you in that he's cute, but not up on the hot scale.
For me, it might be the age thingy. I feel old but so many of the riders I like I find calling “kids”. Oh man.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
by nikki on Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is exactly how I feel about Andy.
I like to watch him race, and yeah he is cute, but really too young for me to call him hot.
by amarone on Apr 27, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fantastic
moi, I love that tennis player as well :-)
by rbjhan on Apr 27, 2009 5:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So then you're probably loving the clay season at the moment... ;-)
by amarone on Apr 27, 2009 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah~~~
even though I live in Melbourne
Roland Garros is my favourite
by rbjhan on Apr 27, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a shame AG2R
isn’t going to be at the Giro, since this is a rather nice pic of Nicholas Vogondy.
(hey, I’m stretching here, I’ve gone through the tentative startlists, and it’s not easy once you get beyond the obvious contenders)
by Katiek on Apr 27, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we're quite done with the startlists yet
Ben Swift is a cutie:
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 27, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Markus Fothen
(source: Getty Images)
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 27, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both good finds
and a number of the teams don’t have their full teams listed yet, so there could be cuties to be named in the future.
by Katiek on Apr 27, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liquigas named Quinziato to their team
That definitely gives us another one :-)
by gavia on Apr 27, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really Gav, couldn't you find a picture?
Dammit, why can’t I get on Google?! This is a catastrophe. And Altavista isn’t helping me here.
by Albertina on Apr 27, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something like this?
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 27, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good one!
He looks like he’s inviting you to go and sit next to him ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 28, 2009 4:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my ..I'm so putting this pic on the fan page facebook
Very inviting photo…
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 28, 2009 5:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finland, Finland, Finland...Finland has it all
Turns out they aren’t all Italian at Liquigas:
Kjell Carlström, source http://svenska.yle.fi/
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 28, 2009 7:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Wegelius moved to *Lotto
He’s born in Finland (and judging from a tweet, his Swedish is quite good), so Liquigas had almost an invasion of Finnish riders for a while.
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 28, 2009 7:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but he's really one of ours ;-)
by Albertina on Apr 28, 2009 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can have him as much as you like
But I remember the incident in Madrid 2005. Is he still out of the national team?
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 28, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardly unique at the Worlds for a rider to support a teammate
or at the Olympics, for that matter—remember the Telekom sweep of the podium in Sydney?
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 28, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not
But obviously British Cycling didn’t like it.
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 28, 2009 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No they didn't.
Don’t think he’s been in the team in a while.
by Albertina on Apr 28, 2009 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was checking out google images for Kjell and wasn't entirely convinced
but he does look good on skis
by Katiek on Apr 28, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He certainly seems at home in the snow.
Rather more so than Mr GP
by Albertina on Apr 28, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
note from gav
I did remove the teen planet linky. I also just learned that removing a comment, removes the replies. So, anyway, that’s where those three posts went.
In other news, it is quite fabulous that Gilbert will ride the Giro. More hottitude, more better.
by gavia on Apr 28, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As mentioned earlier, Glad Philippe is there....
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Germaine Greer ever got wind of this thread....
well I don’t know….but it would be interesting….and irritating, that much is certain.
by bradBordeaux on Apr 28, 2009 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh that women!
I bumped into her in Newnham from time to time. I once blundered into a TV interview which was taking place on the landing near my room. She didn’t look amused….
by Albertina on Apr 28, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was checking out the Barloworld lineup on CN
and was reminded how much I miss Giosue Bonomi.
by Katiek on Apr 28, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh gosh yes!
We so need to go on one of his cycling holidays…..all of us. He wouldn’t know what had hit him!
by Albertina on Apr 28, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LoL I'm laughing out aloud here
imagine us during the trip, ladies- no pics please, just one more…… Our Hotittude thereads would never be the same.
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay! QS added Addy to the line up!
source: wielernieuss.be
by cyclingdiva on Apr 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Addy is rather cute! Never noticed this before...
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
QS has a lot of cuties ;-)
Here is an old school picture of him. 
Source: capture the peloton
by cyclingdiva on Apr 29, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH my Love this new pic of Thomas Lovkvist....
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 30, 2009 4:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks like he should front an Emo band...
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on May 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice new pic I found, hope you like
Photo courtesy of Sonja Csury
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 30, 2009 4:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Certainly compared to this,
I really don’t get the Lovkvist-love.
by tedvdw on Apr 30, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree Ted.
He is certainly no Boonen, Addy, Basso, Bennati, Etc.
by cyclingdiva on Apr 30, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong with Lovkvist
We can’t all prefer Italians—hottitude threads would woefully lack diversity!
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on Apr 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no, nothing wrong with him at all!
I’m fairly partial to him :-)
by Albertina on May 1, 2009 4:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another Italian that looks good
Photo courtesy noami durant
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 30, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops Francesco Reda
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Apr 30, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really surprised
that nobody has mentioned this Giro fave
by Katiek on May 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm. Not majorly into the furry scene myself, but I promise not to judge.
We can all coexist peacefully, whether we like Italians, Northerners, or large plush mountain goats with striped socks on their horns.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on May 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you implying that Girbecco goes both ways?
Or when it comes to interspecies attraction, does gender even matter? Not having a clue makes me feel decidedly provincial.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on May 1, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both "not found"
Perhaps they need to be embedded in a page to be accessible?
by tedvdw on May 1, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they work for me
try hitting refresh, and if that doesn’t work, then I give up. But if Girbecco isn’t your type, you’re not missing much. :)
by Katiek on May 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For me, Refresh doesn't work, but hitting Enter does.
Just a common hiccup with Katiek’s links—maybe she’s one of them weird Mac people or something.
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on May 1, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right you are! Strano.
(Safari on Mac for me.)
by tedvdw on May 1, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird on a Mac too and neither works for me.
source: bikeshow.tv
by cyclingdiva on May 1, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll admit to being weird, but I’ve got a regular old Thinkpad. Sorry that the links don’t work for some, but that refresh/enter tip was the extent of my technical knowledge.
by Katiek on May 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it time to start a second Giro Hottitude Thread to really annoy certain parties?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on May 6, 2009 2:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No no no, that honor should be all yours as one of the resident hottitude experts.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on May 6, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we could just have a Giro photos thread
that just might happen to include a lot of pics with an emphasis on hotitude as well as some other interesting photos that don’t fit into any other thread.
by Katiek on May 6, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi there. itswells here...
I just thought I’d drop by the hottitude thread to toss this out there. When I’m 58, I hope I’m rolling like this…
photo: PEZ Cycling News
O lactic acid, where is thy sting?
by itswells on May 7, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should somebody with the nickname Killer
have hair that looks like Buster Brown from the back?
by Katiek on May 7, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fabulous!
What an interesting little boat party that must have been…….
by Albertina on May 7, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"All right, all right--Basso, you can have Block Haus, but I want Veusvius for Levi, capisce?
Let’s get Gibo’s stage out of the way early—Stage 4 work for you? And I’ll take the uphill finish in Bologna. Now, the time trials…"
You need to do this race two or three times before you can win, despite what Cunego showed us last year: winning in his first try--Frank Schleck, on Amstel Gold
by majope on May 7, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be a fly on that boat ride....
Basso is looking very thin to me.
by cyclingdiva on May 7, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm...
My guess is Deignan, Gerrans, Gustov, Hunt, King, Konovalovas, Lloyd and Pauwels. And therefor the invisible on the left side belongs to Sastre.
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on May 7, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gosh, I never knew you were such a leg expert! ;-)
by Albertina on May 7, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've spent many years studying legs
I am the legman.
Bork, bork, bork!
by TheFigurehead on May 8, 2009 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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