Romandie Stage 1: Over the Jaunpass [Update: not!]
by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 12:22 AM EDT
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Update -- Stage shortened due to snow; no Jaunpass.
The more I think about this stage, the more I wonder if the race isn't going to be made right out of the gate. Stage 1 didn't jump out as a massive one when I first looked at it, but here are a few things to consider. First, it's the longest stage of the race, although 176km isn't going to set any records. Secondly, though the climb comes 70km from the line and the remainder of the race is a net descent, there is a strong possibility that the race won't simply come back together. Take a gander:
Mountains may not decide the race if they come in the middle and are followed by flats. If the pack came off the Jaunpass in splinters, then did 40km of flat roads, whatever large peloton behind would probably pin back much of the gaps. A small, elite bunch of climbers grinding away on the flats would probably spend too much time looking at each other to make the most of their advantage.
But that's not the case here. However unreadable profiles may be, we can see that there is maybe 10km of serious descending, followed by some rolling roads for a while, before the climbing starts again. These aren't optimal conditions for a large group to chase back the stage leaders, particularly if the former couldn't hang with the latter on the climbs to begin with. The right group of climbers, with some workers in tow, can get away and stay there.
The first place to look is Caisse d'Epargne. Alejandro Valverde won't be dropped on this climb, it's not that steep (from what I gather), and Valverde will undoubtedly bring a teammate or two along from his gang of veteran helpers. Next, Cadel Evans will likely be there, and can count on Jurgen Van Den Broeck for help. Liquigas should have Roman Kreuziger involved, and maybe Szmyd or Zaugg to help. Euskaltel could have half a dozen guys in there. FdJ another four. You get the picture.
Chances are, the non-climbers will see their chances disappear tomorrow. Whether the climbers whittle down things more seriously depends on how hard they make the race. There's a fair chance that the final selection will be really, really small. One thing I can say: CN's mention that Robbie McEwen will be looking to win here again sounds patently ridiculous. But I agree with one thing they said, that the random breakaways won't be allowed to capture the GC. The big boys will come out, methinks.
Use this as the live race thread, at least the first one. Should be fun!
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Climb details
from Reidencbach the last 8.5 kms of Jaunpass climbs 635 metres – about 7.5% average with one full km at 9.5%
It must have snowed a little at the summit last night – 1509 metres so anyone disliking wet and cold will hate today.
Separately, tsr.ch mentioned that the end of the stage will feature the steep cobbled stretch “La Lorette” entering Fribourg, although I can’t find anything else that mentions this.
But if true, this youtube video from 2007 Tour de Suisse will show that belgium is not the only place with super steep cobbles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_nIM3uFxy8
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 4:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cobblestoned La Lorette is confirmed .... the finish tday will be amazing
la ville de Fribourg est à nouveau dans la course et accueillera le peloton le 29 avril 2009 pour une arrivée d’étape qui s’annonce d’ores et déjà passionnante avec la montée mythique de Lorette.
Badly tranlated:
“The town of Fribourg is again in the race and will welcome the peloton April 29h for a finish that already announces itself to be passionate with the mythic climb of Lorette”
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 4:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My math sucks
The last 8.5 kms climbs more than 660 metres – making it almost 8% avg.
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 4:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the road is made of stones
but are they cobbles? They look rather flat to me, no horrible bouncing visible. Still a good finish of course!
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 5:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I defer to belgiums re cobblestone
but they look like cobblestones to me
and from offical site:
qui empruntera la fameuse montée pavée de Lorette et ses 18% de dénivellation.
“That will share the famous cobblestoned climb of Lorette and its 18% slopes”
pavée = cobblestones? I think
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
But this looks more like Espace Crupelandt than Trouée d’Arenberg. More Cittadella di Bergamo than Koppenberg. Hey like I said, no need to diminish this finish, the citadel climb is hard too.
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heheh
I am sure you are correct.
It is against Swiss sensibilities to have roads that are too bumpy ;)
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And voting rights for women
but you guys are loosing it. :(
by OctaBech on Apr 29, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be clear ;)
I am not swiss and I am in favour of women voting ;)
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember seeing a mountain finish years ago in the Tour
where some spectator in a polka dot jersey jumped over the barriers and rode the last k to the finish line without being spotted by the marshalls. We expect nothing less of the Marmotte spotted one.
by Monty. on Apr 29, 2009 4:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jaun Pass
Is not as easy at is appears….there’s a kilometer of near on 13% gradient about 3/4 up, and, as mention above….i seem to also remember the ave being around or just over 8%. Should be interesting…shame it won’t be televised.
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 4:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PS.
I have some photos, if someone can tell me how to put them in a post
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 4:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit reply
then click the little “image” icon, then insert the url of the image
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 4:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might have to put them on Flickr or something similar first
Can’t do it straigth from your own hard disk for obvious reasons.
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by Lopex on Apr 29, 2009 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right, so much for building up the excitement ...
Course shortened due to snowfall in the mountains.
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 5:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From Twitter
http://twitter.com/kmoerenhout/statuses/1647528152 “Today’s stage shortened because of snow. Back to hotel, start at 15.00.”
http://twitter.com/CadelOfficial/statuses/1647529412 “Another late start here in Romandie. Snow has forced a course diversion; a long wait for a fast intense stage for us.”
http://twitter.com/christianmeier/statuses/1647532426 “Start of stage one delayed and shortened due to snow at higher altitudes, should be a sprint for Tyler and a bit more recovery time for me..”
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 5:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more
http://twitter.com/louderjeff/statuses/1647535395 “Romandie St. 1 delayed and shortened due to snow on Col du Jaun. Looks like ~80k of fury starting at 3:00. Good thing I did that 3k opener.”
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 5:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And another
http://twitter.com/wegelius/statuses/1647726870 “Stage shortened. We have come to nearby uci centre in aigle to eat. Very nice track they have here.”
OK, I’m done playing Twitter RSS feed.
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good old Charlie
I’m glad he’s riding the Giro again, he was always good for a snarky comment or two in the morning.
by Monty. on Apr 29, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allen Lim on Twitter:
Sometimes I feel like twitter is my neglected Chia Pet. Just more clutter? Hmmm…
I brake on descents
by nicknorco on Apr 29, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rebellin positive @ Olympic Games!
No-one has seen this yet?! Got to be posted on Podium Cafe!
by Reeppp on Apr 29, 2009 5:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't taunt him for being a twat :p :)
by OctaBech on Apr 29, 2009 5:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does have a very fitting avatar!
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by Lopex on Apr 29, 2009 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Route changed due to snow
Because of snow on top of the Jaunpass / Col de Jaun today’s route has changed.
Only 80km left and start is at 15:00h.
by FrankV on Apr 29, 2009 5:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK Will, this does NOT get you off the hook
we fully expect you to ride the stage anyway. We’ve seen you riding in the snow before so don’t try using that old excuse.
by Jens on Apr 29, 2009 6:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is everyone? Jaunpass is deserted?
(kidding)
ok they blinked before me, I was in gas station on way and heard on radio about the cancellation (phew …. very stormy but had my balaclava packed)
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allright, let's focus on the race now
Valverde or Freire might wanna take the stage win and leader jersey today. I put my money on Freire
by Reeppp on Apr 29, 2009 7:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes i agree Freire can set a win for Rabobank…if i look on the profile of last 3km posted on steephill website it seems to be absolutely flat….on the other hand i am reading about cobblestone finish in Fribourg…do you know something more about the finish of this stage?
by Jugi on Apr 29, 2009 8:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what is the course like now then?
Do they just start after the Jaunpass and miss out all the first section?
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 8:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, same start and finish but shortcut
http://tdr.label.ch/main/actualite/actualites/index.lbl?uid=A43F270A-02E2-4C10-8FAA-66EA20350805
la Direction (…) a décidé de raccourcir de moitié la première étape de ce 63ème Tour de Romandie qui passera donc de 176,2 km à 87,6 km.
En conséquence, le départ, prévu à 12h35 sur la place du Marché de Montreux a été repoussé à 15h00. Le parcours évitera donc toute la partie comportant notamment le Col du Jaun de 1ère Catégorie culminant à 1.508 mètres et se rendra directement de la ville de Bulle à Broc pour gagner ensuite Fribourg où l’arrivée reste prévue après 17h00.
The original route over the Jaunpass almost backs onto itself so they just cut that loop. See http://tdr.label.ch/main/course/parcours-etapes/villes-tapes-du-tour/
by tedvdw on Apr 29, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that's annoying... bunch of wimps... ride in the snow...
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by umwolverine on Apr 29, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh well, asturias stage 2 streaming is at 15.15 local
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by umwolverine on Apr 29, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
La Lorrette finish
does anybody know how far from the finish line is this famous La Lorrette cobblestone uphill climbing?
by Jugi on Apr 29, 2009 8:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CTV live
Am I allowed to say that, or will I get told off again?
by CTV-ROLD on Apr 29, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
he took his feet warmers off while riding
I can barely do it sitting down
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what's up then?
Breakaway of three….Rast and two others…the captions are too fuzzy to read!
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Serrano (Fuji), Rast (Ast), Bak (Saxo) in the break
by Bruce Suomi on Apr 29, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3' 14" lead
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
35 kms live I think
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All waving to the camera very merrily
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you would too if someone gave you have the day off.....if you get my meaning
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not only day off
but a reprieve ;)
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dangit
I spent a lot of energy last night getting really excited about this stage.
One of the benefits of the Tour: you never wake up to find the stage has been lopped off.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too,,,,,tried to dig up my photos of the pass....no luck
it’s a bitch really
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the TdR
usually avoid these mountains due to the snow?
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most big passes are closed always this time of year
so I think they sometimes uses lower ski stations as they are ploughed like the mountain stage last year at
Zinal
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tour: you never wake up to find the stage has been lopped off.
Col d’Iseran 1996 was snowed out ;)
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew
someone would come up with one. But it’s rare, compared to the Giro.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine it's even more rare in the Vuelta
has it ever happened there?
by Le Comte on Apr 29, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Columbia
doing what they do, pulling back a break in a reasonably but not too hard stage.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Commentators seem pretty sure it was TinTin going to SingSing
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bad joke that didn't quite come off
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But who knows?
Maybe Rebellin got a job on Wall Street or Bloomies, bought a smart bungalow in the suburbs and plans on taking the commuter train? THAT would be a twist now.
by ursula on Apr 29, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not
He could do just as well as the muppets we got runnin Wall Street as it is…
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wall Street needs some CERA....
helps recovery apparently…
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know it's all Rabon's fault.
The shortening of the stage I mean.
Where did he last win a TT? Murcia- which had a shortened stage too.
by ursula on Apr 29, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN YOU FRANTISEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKK!!!!!!
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
onto the fribourg loop
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Swooosh!
Now I’m not saying anything at all bad about the spring racing here but…
It’s nice seeing these swooping descents on these faster wide roads after a spring of narrow donkey paths. Change of pace I guess.
by ursula on Apr 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here are the cobbles
Lorette
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian likes their chances
Tough place to pin back a small break on these winding roads.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Col de Lorette!
Ouch. Are those loose cobbles??
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2.52
Presumably they aren’t about to blow up. It’s only what, 60km?
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice stage in Asturias
Switze4rland now… :)
by semprenaroda on Apr 29, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm off. I don't want to find out who wins before they've won!
See you later no doubt….
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adverts stream no probs...
typical
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a day....
5 hours in the saddle, new VeloMagazine arrived, Romadie, and Champions League tonight…..
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barca-Chelsea?
Haven’t seen a score
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chelsea were disgraceful in a nil-nil draw....three times the fouls fo Chelsea
dreadful
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chelsea haters ;)
come on you blues
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad
I didn’t invest a second in that match.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad
my champions league this year finished at the quarters.
so I don’t have to get up at 4:30 am anymore!
by rbjhan on Apr 29, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
goin to be Manu unfortunately
as long as it isn’t an all English final
my brother in law is the Chief of Operations at the NeuCamp
hopefully tickets for the final
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
saw a game there once
last row in the corner …. fun stadium
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kinda want MANU to be in the final
but for some different reasons….
by rbjhan on Apr 29, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so they can both lose the domestic title
in my dreams…..
by rbjhan on Apr 29, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
well Barca couldn’t get past Chelsea’s defense yesterday. I doubt that they would make too much of a dent into Man U.
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 29, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elite chase group
I’m not convinced yet.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow serious clouds
they are getting lucky as there has been some serious rain/snow around
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to leave you guys to avoid spoilage
laters
by bradBordeaux on Apr 29, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1.44
15km to go
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12 km
1’28"
closing a little
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Euskies
drilling it on the front.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hm
Wonder if they need any fish lawyers in the Freibourg region?
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there was a big report today
on the quality of water in lake geneva
and people eat the Perch
(does that help?)
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
Pack up the kids! I’m on my way!
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately (?!)
the water quality has really improved ;(
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perch? Ruthann and I like Perch.
I think her and I need to go test the quality of this. We will do it in the name of Cafe research. :-)
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 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just passed the 10 k
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like I'm about 10-15" behind you...
by Le Comte on Apr 29, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gap is really closing
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
Brian debunks Global Warming, thanks to the snowstorm. Bad form!
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CAV is going to get another win
no sweat….
piano, piano, piano....
by shabba deuce on Apr 29, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait...I see Theo Bos coming next to Cav
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 29, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he has
a foreign object in his hand!
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even with those ominous clouds
it’s still so pretty… wish I was there.
by Le Comte on Apr 29, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no room for leaders
to play games
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gap dropping
The leaders will have to have some wattage to spare when they hit the cobbles again.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stopped showing the gaps on ctv
why do they do that?
by Le Comte on Apr 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how big is the lead group?
piano, piano, piano....
by shabba deuce on Apr 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 leaders. the chasers, pretty huge peloton...
by liteberer on Apr 29, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Serrano (Fuji), Rast (Ast), Bak (Saxo) in the break
I think
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
flamme rouge here
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony Martin goes
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow nice
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't want to give away ;)
for the laggers
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stream slowing to a crawl.
Goddammit.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rast takes yellow
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bak, then Rast
I think Tony Martin got 4th…
by Le Comte on Apr 29, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh good
I missed the finish. Stupid CTV. Why does the stream suddenly slow on the low setting at the end of the race?
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Play with the timeline thing on the bottom of the vid when that happens
If I click just before or after the current position it usually goes ok. By the way, if you had wanted to see what good internet TV was if you watched the Masters Golf on masters.org. High res, really sharp, real pic in picture (you could pic what you wanted) and no stuttering for hours.
by Markk on Apr 29, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VDS
Serrano 40 points
Bak 25
Rast 10 + 6 for the yellow jersey= 16
by ursula on Apr 29, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grupetto arriving
5’37" back
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Schumacher confirmed second positive
at cyclingnews
by Teel22 on Apr 29, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind me some Serrano right now
Yes, I mean the ham
Oh my, I've just fallen in love with Roger De Vlaeminck's sideburns.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 29, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From CN:
1 Ricardo Serrano Gonzalez (Spa) Fuji-Servetto 2.08.35
2 Lars Ytting Bak (Den) Team Saxo Bank
3 Gregory Rast (Swi) Astana
4 Tony Martin (Ger) Team Columbia – Highroad 0.28
5 Haimar Zubeldia Agirre (Spa) Astana
6 Koldo Fernandez De Larrea (Spa) Euskaltel – Euskadi 0.31
7 Jacopo Guarnieri (Ita) Liquigas
8 Tyler Farrar (USA) Garmin – Slipstream
9 Markus Zberg (Swi) BMC Racing Team
10 Michael Schär (Swi) Astana
General classification after stage 1
1 Gregory Rast (Swi) Astana
by Albertina on Apr 29, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what are the chances this happens Saturday?
I see the finish town is almost as high as the final mountain, so if they are able to get into Saint Croix they should be able to go over the climbs hopefully. If not, the Tour will be decided on the TTT and no were else, which would suck.
In Chauncey we trust!
by Phil H. on Apr 29, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Higher, actually
As to the weather… we wait.
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by Chris... on Apr 29, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checked the weather in Saint Croix
it is expected to RAIN on Saturday, which means no SNOW, so I’m optimistic about the stage happening as planned.
In Chauncey we trust!
by Phil H. on Apr 29, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
weather looks a lot better
and the other climbs are less high hopeful
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting comment by the new yellow jersey leader
He said that he spoke with the other two in break group and they let him win the intermediate sprints – if he didn’t contest the KOMs. And the time bonus pretty much locked him the jersey.
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by Willj on Apr 29, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wondered whether there had been some arrangement.
it didn’t look like they were contesting.
by Albertina on Apr 30, 2009 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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