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Giro d'Italia Stage 1 TTT, LIve, Part 2!!!!

P1030707_tiny by ursula on in Live Races

Giro-live-tt_mediumToday's lineup for the curtain-raising 20.5km Team Time Trial on the Lido di Venezia:

15.35: Columbia
15.40: Rabobank
15.45: Barloworld
15.50: Garmin
15.55: AG2R
16.00: Diquigiovanni
16.05: Bouygues Telecom
16.10: Xacobeo
16.15: Silence
16.20: Acqua § Sapone
16.25: Quick Step
16.30: Liquigas
16.35: Fuji
16.40: Cervélo
16.45: Saxo Bank
16.50: Katusha
16.55: ISD
17.00: Milram
17.05: Lampre
17.10: Caisse d'Epargne
17.15: LPR
17.20: Astana

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We are so in trouble.

It hasn’t started and it’s thread 2! ha!

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 9:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Just missed the new thread podium

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Don't ask me - I can't tell time.

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Me neither... I beg umw to help all the time.

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol

I wasn’t asking you!

by ursula on May 9, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

4

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Morning Chica!!!!

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

hehehe hey chica!!!! to you

"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 9, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

I see Tema Colombia!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Noo.. But Lance has won

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ooh.. They are High Road

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Me too!!!!!!!!!!

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

So the Rai pre/post stage shows

are basically a televised version of “old fogeys arguing over sport in a bar”?

by Jens on May 9, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions  

And you think that this place is different?

most of them are ex pros, but the sort that won one or two stages in their life.

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think so.

And Eurosport’s English-audio feed is still covering football, I think.

by Ruthann on May 9, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

nope

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on May 9, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

1 minute!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions  

It's on like Donkey Kong!!!!!!

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

start!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Ciao ciao ! !

bella bella bellissimo ! !

by peterfish on May 9, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Love the old guy with Bulba/Cassani

looks like he has snuck into the booth…

by Jens on May 9, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Ferrucia Garda

that’s his name, don’t yet know what he did but he was talking about arriving here in ’73.

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

How nice!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

got two players up but one of them is Nord Pas de Calais

so maybe there will even be more cobbles today (speaking of getting a fix).

by JFS_PGH on May 9, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

they are right?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

not to diss you.. But for my English understanding

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ok Thanks!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

I just said "we're"

because I’m riding along in spirit. ;)

by Katiek on May 9, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

NP

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hi

yay! we got pictures! and soon will have coffee!

Kirsten

by Kirsten on May 9, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions  

The moto needs cruise control

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions  

First intermediate? 4.07

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions  

No

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

First Intermediate THR ? 55.8km/h

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions  

Anyone seeing

the 4 Jours de Dunkerque?

Greipel attacks from the peloton at 30km to the finish. Caisse leading the peloton.

by semprenaroda on May 9, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Have you a link?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

big race

Costa is the virtual leader now!!!

by semprenaroda on May 9, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sidewinds?

They look kinda jittery.

by Jens on May 9, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Wind speed about 8 mph right now

not sure of the direction. They go out on the more exposed side, of course

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, either that, or something about the drafting and the back wheels

isn’t working 100% right for them. Sudden jerks to the side look like being sucked sideways near a big rig.

by JFS_PGH on May 9, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

What did Rabo?!

Gaps, Gaps, Gaps boys..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm just glad i can get coverage

Maybe broken… but damn bring on the giro

"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 9, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Ooh my.. Those girls.. Barlo off

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions  

The girls behind the cyclist who start.. Just watch

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Busted!

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wasn't positive!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

ummm maybe not

I just had a closer look and checked their credentials and they do seem maybe under aged illegal ?

by peterfish on May 9, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

THR 6.59 Rabo 7.06

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Columbia passing the golf-course

and apparently the first Italian airport. In other words the commentators are flannelling.

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Intermediate 2 THR 13.29 I think

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Garmen in da house

Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.

by OnTheRivet on May 9, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Go guys!

Beat Columbia! No, wait—don’t, you disrespectful bastards!

No, wait—I want to see VDV in pink!

No, wait..;.aw, fuck it. Race your hearts out, boys, and let’s see what happens.

Oh, Tommeke.

by majope on May 9, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Podium Girls

(with some men in lycra blocking the view)

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions  

1 THR 6.59 2 Rabo 7.06 3 Barlo 7.12

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Intermediate 2.. 1 THR 13.29? 2 Rabo 13.49

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions  

It's right

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

In!

OK, Universal sports doesn’t like the mac, but I have vid on the PC and Eurosport audio. How can anyone complain?

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Wow that was a big cheese

Parmeggiano ready to take on gruyere in the size contest

by JFS_PGH on May 9, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions  

today's Bruce Gap

25" more or less. Like clockwork…

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

sweet

Universalsports.com video plus Eurosport UK audio. Life is good.

by phantom_51 on May 9, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions  

+1 but don't forget expert commentary at PdC

God bless teh internets

Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.

by OnTheRivet on May 9, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cac lead, boring chioce

could have let someone else have the glory if they win.

by Jens on May 9, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions  

He's probably thinking

that the first across stops the clock. And he’s a hog.

by ursula on May 9, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cavendish first?

so he’d be in pink if it holds.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 9:58 AM EDT reply actions  

a little confuse

the peloton compact but stretched. Costa is there and i think Rosseler too.

A small group at front with less than half a minute for the peloton.

Riders try to bridge, Minard now.

by semprenaroda on May 9, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Intermediate 2

1 THR 13.29 2 Rabo 13.49 3 Barlo 13.57

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Peterfish!

I’ve missed you. :-)

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions  

1 THR 6.59 2 GRM 07.04 3 Rabo 7.06 4 Barlo 7.12 5 AG2R 07.24

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Intermediate 2 GRM 13.37 + 8

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Garmin need to haul ass

Cavsters were fast after the split

by Jens on May 9, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Intermediate 2 1 THR 13.29 2 GRM 13.37 3 Rabo 13.49 4 Barlo 13.57

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Morning all.

What’s going on?

Oh, that’s right…bike race.

O lactic acid, where is thy sting?

by swells on May 9, 2009 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

that's it

you’re banned.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I did not.

Jens, stop starting shit.

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ha ha. We love him though. :-)

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Garmin needs to kick it up and GO!

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Garmin looking tight

and smooth. we shall see

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

garmin's train order

danielson, millar, dean, farrar, wiggins, cvv, meyer, dz. pate off the back

by andrewp on May 9, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

DZ, on the front!

O lactic acid, where is thy sting?

by swells on May 9, 2009 10:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Finish THR 21.50

2 Rabo 22.28
3 Barlo 22.44

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:09 AM EDT reply actions  

No.. 8 sec behind

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Video had Garmin faster.

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Video is wrong

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Now we have English commentary on US!!!!!!!!!

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Xacobeo

lordy, ANOTHER baby blue kit?

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Xacobeo off

The true favorites in the chrono

Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.

by OnTheRivet on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey guys

Have any of the Aussies got pictures? Can’t get Universal as it’s geo restricted..

"If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?" Unknown

by Jodes67 on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Rai

very very very broken up though!

by rbjhan on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

very broken up...

as in have to refresh every 5 seconds coz the screen’s frozen?

"If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?" Unknown

by Jodes67 on May 9, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

damn

guess I’ll have to rely on the Cafe for my info..

"If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?" Unknown

by Jodes67 on May 9, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

or somebody up there might love me....

and now I get to live with buffering, but better than no pics at all.

"If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?" Unknown

by Jodes67 on May 9, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hate to be a heretic

but sometimes not having this place open can cure the stuttering.

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I thought so before

but now this buffering is making me really mad….

by rbjhan on May 9, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

thank god it's only today

I got Rai International for other stages.

by rbjhan on May 9, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

will have to try that tomorrow..

in the meantime, I’ll just rely on you guys.. :-)

"If winning isn't everything, then why do they keep score?" Unknown

by Jodes67 on May 9, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

OK, here we go with Garmin

Meyer dropping back a bit. Only five left.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

english commentary?!

By someone who tries to pronounce names and teams right / in their native languages? Though there’s a bit of Irish or spanish or the “garmin.”

by JFS_PGH on May 9, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

eurosport maybe?

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on May 9, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

i could deal with this...

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on May 9, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Me too.

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

seen lyne yet?

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on May 9, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Tee hee.

I can’t help but laugh.

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

1 THR 21.50
2 GRM 21.56
3 Rabo 22.28
4 Barlo 22.44

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Franzoi wins Parijs-Roubaix and I win a date with the VDS of Team Txirrindulariak..

by Frinking on May 9, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

wow

OK, espresso time.

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

+1

just got mine

Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.

by OnTheRivet on May 9, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who was first over the line

for Columbia?

O lactic acid, where is thy sting?

by swells on May 9, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Cav

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Damn! Garmin behind by 6

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

we normally do

but he seemed to drop at the right time, so no real reason except habit, is there?

by JFS_PGH on May 9, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Commentary

Who is this guy giving the english commentary? Any ideas?

Alpe Du Huez is my favorite place on earth!!!!!!

by mrmorales on May 9, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Commentary

Funny thing is that it just popped up out of no where. I thought I was losing my mind.

Alpe Du Huez is my favorite place on earth!!!!!!

by mrmorales on May 9, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering what other window I had opened refreshed.

Took me a bit.

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

it's es

"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind

by umwolverine on May 9, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think that might be the answer

to CTV’s “perhaps we have somethingto offer” question.

by Jens on May 9, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

no its not

Harmon and Kelly are on ES

by steph- on May 9, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes there is.

Thinking hard - really hard - of something witty to say....

by Cyclingrush on May 9, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

David Millar

It’s a shame. We prepared well. 6 seconds isn’t much. We did well, that’s sport.

by Monty. on May 9, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions  

so

Rabobank had a big blow in second part of the course…

by semprenaroda on May 9, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Bam!

I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!

by nikki on May 9, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

this Brice Feillu

is even worse than is brother. Always attacking!!!

by semprenaroda on May 9, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Diquiwhatever

not great

CQRanking.com, you complete me.

by Chris Fontecchio on May 9, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

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