Giro (minus Benna) Hottitude Thread
by Albertina on Apr 23, 2009 6:18 PM EDT
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PrintDear 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
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
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!
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
The Rollin picture is awesome! Look at the look on that ladies face! hee hee
I need to go find me a start list.
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
Yes, the eyelashes are an enigma.
I wish mine were as luscious. You’d never need to remember to apply mascara in the morning!
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
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
Afraid not!
When the rest of the start list is finalised there will be many more gems to uncover I feel sure ;-)
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
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
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
nope!
Definitely no complaints here on that one :-)
Not really a fan of the shorts down to the knees look. Interferes with the viewing!
Perhaps the riders complained the longer ones made evening-out tanlines harder.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
Do they want to even out their tan lines?
I thought tan lines were desirable? Or do I have a warped sense of style?
All change requires is one complaint from a disgruntled rider.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
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
gilbert is riding the giro?
lol, i feel certain that valverde will give it a pass ;-)
too bad, cuz he’s cutey.
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!
Sometimes Kloden makes me do a double take.
I think, ‘gosh who’s that?’, and then I realise. He can look remarkably good.
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
Fabian with a different sort of bike...
Source: Roberto Hegeler?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
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.
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!
Not photoshoot but it is so definitely hot.
Source: Melanie Duchène.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
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
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
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.
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?
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…
Petacchi is definitely hot
Here he is wearing a t-shirt with his picture on it. Two Petacchi pics in one!
by Susie Hartigan on Apr 23, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
Is as tacky as Cipollini painted on the side of the team bus?
Source: Sirotti
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
ha ha did you read what Mario said about Benna?
Cycle sport a couple of months ago? Very nice article.
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’.
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
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.
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 :(
For some reason this reminds me of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader...
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
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
are you kidding?
Basso has eyes that say “No, I did not give you the clap. Would these eyes lie to you?”
Much improved...
But of course the sly, sly smile remains.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
Perhaps he is hiding his hair products from other [Italian] cyclists?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
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
wow. Basso looks so mischievous while doing the laundry nude.
by ZoeRochelle on Apr 23, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
"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…)
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
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 Susie Hartigan on Apr 25, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
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… ;)
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 Susie Hartigan on Apr 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
The upper body of a cyclist
is not typically something to get that excited about.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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…
lol
that is a very strange fashion mash-up there. but i do like the hat.
next time, more hat, less clothes ;-)
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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!
Oh amen to that!
He needs to win this thing again at some point. Can they not design a worlds course with cobbles? ;-)
Juan Jose "JJ" Haedo.
Currently he is scheduled for the Giro.
Source: John Segesta?
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
not bad. Lets wrustle up some more blondies. The Italians do not have the hottitude market cornered.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
Angsty Cavendish is better since mouth is not hanging open.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
Christian Meier
from Cyclingnews.com
He is cute, but I don’t know if that alone gives him a place on the Giro roster
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.
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.
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) :)
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?
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.
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.
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
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?
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 ;-)
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 ;-)
No kidding.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I was checking out google images for Kjell and wasn't entirely convinced
but he does look good on skis
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.
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
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.
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….
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. :)
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
"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
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
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
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