De Ronde van Vlaanderen... LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Apr 5, 2009 2:41 AM EDT
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The long wait is over. I'm going to start a very early live thread for pre-race chatter and some early news, if there's any to discuss. See you when the video goes live.
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link for sporza
http://www.sporza.be/cm/lmc/wielrennen/voorjaar/Comp_Ronde_van_Vlaanderen
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
link for sporza
http://www.sporza.be/cm/lmc/wielrennen/voorjaar/Comp_Ronde_van_Vlaanderen
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
includes a ticker and interactive map
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
includes a ticker and interactive map
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
well, pooh....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
well, pooh....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yeah, I'm crawling up the walls
ohh….you seem to be posting everything twice
nah, just the once.. strange that
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
nah, just the once.. strange that
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
poss same here in usa
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
poss same here in usa
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Kroon: not satisfied with top 10, wants podium at least.
Syas: lack of wind does not automatically mean an easy race. Hopes to arrive at the Muur with 3.
Langeveld: breaking up the race is not our job.
Says he prefers to win himself, but will be very satisfied when Nick or Juan do.
Nuyens: if only one of crosses the line first, that's important
Has a dog named Pippo! Says it does look way better than the rider.
By choice
I do have a digitenne attached to my laptop that should allow me to follow the race with the NOS. That drives me into the arms of Mart Smeet, oh, the horror.
Or I can follow it on the NOS website. I’ll have to see what works better.
Van Avermaet: Kwaremont is the start, 30 man at the Muur.
Likes that he is 1 of 3 main men at SL, for the first time in this race.
Helicopters not in the air yet
because of mist. First kilometers will not be on tv. Mist will go away quickly is the forecast.
other ticker
http://www.nieuwsblad.be/Sportwereld/extra/live/wielrennen/2009/wrel2009-rvv-race/live/index.html
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
other ticker
http://www.nieuwsblad.be/Sportwereld/extra/live/wielrennen/2009/wrel2009-rvv-race/live/index.html
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Lampre guy on the front behind the commissioners car
Won’t see that very often this afternoon. Alas, Ballan.
First flat of the race!
But still in the neutral zone. Official rules: start can not be given until everyone has rejoined.
A FdJ rider dancing up and down on his bike
Testing the tires. Could have used that floor pump, probably
a tad anxious?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Picture breaking up slightly
Going back to the studio with sideline commentary, rider analysis and pictures from last year. I’m going to put some croissants in the oven. Goeiemorgen!
Oh right, end of the first hour anyway! Switching to handball
Where’s that rolling eyes smiley when you need it?
i'll be back in a while... tnx for updates
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Sporza
It mentions the stream is interrupted and will be resumed 12.40 cet. Not sure about geo-restrictedness then.
Quickstep had problems with UCI before the start
Quickstep did the team presentation in retro Quickstep outfits but the UCI forbid it. They are therefore riding in their normal kit. Lefevre and the public loudly booed this decision.
hello from the top of the Muur
Got a ringside seat front row right at the final turn on the big grassy knoll. Two leffes into what is going to be a great day. Amazed at how steep it is. We’ve drove it, walkeed it and ride it on Friday. PdF party here in2010. I’ll try and figure out how to post a pic from my iPhone if I can.
Enough already!
I’m not jealous! Why would anyone think that I’m jealous! Jeebus…
No longer that I call them tights, I call them freedom ware.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 5, 2009 5:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, absolutely
No longer that I call them tights, I call them freedom ware.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 5, 2009 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Dammit..........I hate technology
better job hiding the beer next time….we’re on to you!!! ENJOY!!!!
Envy factor is to the tenth power with modern technology to show off with.
Have a great day!
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
Way awesome!!!!!!!
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177 km to go:
Lars Bak (Saxo) and David Boucher (Landbouwkrediet) and Sebastian Portál with a small lead on the peloton.
When the women pass by
Nr 81 Emma Johansson in the red/white kit is the one you need to cheer for. You will have the thanks of a greatful swedish nation.
Morning all, especially the sleepy-eyed West Coasters.
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Indeed! As an honorary Texan (which of course, is its own country), I fart in Americans' general direction
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LOL! Just don't inhale!
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Morning, and thanks again for the Twitter tutorial. I told my wife I sent my first tweet yesterday, and she just rolled her eyes - until I told her why I sent it.
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We've been waiting for you. I'm sure the number of comments will now explode now that you're here.
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What....no Chalk signs...
Did you need to stay in the saddle on the Muur to stop the back wheel from skidding over the cobbles Pop up Rolen?
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
Figuratively and tongue in cheek speaking, of course
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You've missed a great photo by popuprolen, and the usual witty conversation
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Ladies - cover your eyes!
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Don't they have windscreen wipers?
Why hold a race in Malaysia during the monsoon season!!!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
De Ronde nearly got cancelled because of sun
“It’s impossible to ride in these conditions " said one flahute
Hola
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Good Morning, Afternoon, and Evening All!!!!
PopUp!!!! I am SO jealous but I can’t wait to talk to you when you get back here!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Do we have any idea where CycleGirl is going to be?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Busy getting our pics signed no doubt! LOL!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Bloodcontrols before the race
Landbouwkrediet, Topsport Vlaanderen-Mercator, Française des Jeux and Vorarlberg got tested. So basically all the favourites should be clean.
Pro Conti need to be in it to gain Wildcardstatus for big races
let’s leave it , it will get you a headache this early in the morning.
Need to be on passport program to get wildcard for Protour events.
Speed on the descent can easily be lost when you slam into a tree.
Good morning, all. It's here, it's here! It's been snowing all night here, so I've woken up to a winter wonderland (again!)
But the coffee is hot and the beer is chillin’ in the ’fridge, so all is well in the world this morning.
Please keep the snow away and the beer close by!
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Gotta love that cheer
Because at this point in the year? “Winter wonderland” is not what comes to mind.
Agreed. Cabin fever comes to mind....
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Good Morning Ruthann!
Where the hell has Drew been?!??!?!?!
We got rain here, to turn into snow tonight. Ugh.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Summer
We had a nice little barbecue here last night
No longer that I call them tights, I call them freedom ware.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 5, 2009 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Way cool
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what is the deal with those frame numbers?
hate to get aero with those bad boys all up in your grill
Loved the kids on cyclosportif day
Speeding by the pretenders and the posers with super-technique on the Muur.
Morning Ursula... coffee is calling. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Earmuffs!!
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Fortunatley there's an Frites cart in town that's open till 3 am
I kid you not. That’s where I just was.
I'm so jealous!
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Early to bed, what?
4 hours of sleep here. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Anyone have the Road to Roubaix movie?
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Yes, and it's FABULOUS.
You can do a search here and look for the two or three threads we had here about it when it came out. You’d love it, it’s very well done.
Yeah, I thought the PdC crowd had discussed it previously.
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At least Silverlight restricted
No longer that I call them tights, I call them freedom ware.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 5, 2009 6:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Evening all!
… or whatever it happens to be in your timezones.
Another hour and a half ’til Eurosport kicks in, yeah?
Evening Lou....
nice to be able to watch a race before bedtime eh!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
Garmin-Slipstream's Directeur Sportif Jonny Weltz
For me Rabobank is the strongest team, stronger than Quick Step and the only team who can decide the race."
Team Red Shorts--Let us show you what we've got
Maybe the strongest team, but also the one the consistently forgets how long the race is and blows up well before the finish.
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Don't forget to include the standard anti-jinx disclaimer!
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Mirco Lorenzetto (Lampre-NGC) was victim of a crash and was transferred to hospital.
from CN
Team Red Shorts--Let us show you what we've got
sweet
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I am so happy to have them back.
Once again, is it wrong to have missed them this much?!?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
hopefully
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Saxo, Cervelo, another rider down
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Gee, that's swell!
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He soooo looks like a cross between a German and an Aussie. Uncanny.
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Hola. You might check earlier entries in the thread
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looking around now
and no luck so far. Try Justin.tv until something comes up. And something almost always comes up.
Good morning all.
what time does Sporza go live?
by Peter Fontecchio on Apr 5, 2009 6:56 AM EDT reply actions
3 min and I'm live....RTBF
though been here since 8 this morning
Hola Nikki.
Is it the link at the top of the post or a different one? When i push the play arrow it is just black.
by Peter Fontecchio on Apr 5, 2009 6:59 AM EDT reply actions
georestricted
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
d'oh...
last week I was fortunate enough to watch Brabantse Pijl. No such luck for this one I guess.
by Peter Fontecchio on Apr 5, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Huge fall, including Vansummeren
Garcia Acosta broke his wrist earlier, according to Sporza live ticker.
Team Red Shorts--Let us show you what we've got
i have returned....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Morning all...
Lo Pan is not pleased. Someone take CTV out to the woodshed for me and put one behind it’s ear. :|
Dude... why WOULDN'T Thor ride the chicken?
Where else would you expect to find cows?
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Morning, Veloki & UM
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that's a bad thing?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Brian just typed he reads here everyday!
How cool is that?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
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