Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: What If This Is It For The Celtics? End Of An Era Looming

Tour de Suisse... Cancellara Coronation... LIVE!

Suisse-cheese-live_medium

Today is the day Fabian Cancellara is elected king of Switzerland. By, what, 5pm local time(?) Tony Spartacus will have completed his 38.5km circuits around Bern at a rate that will leave not only his rivals but an entire country gasping. The response will be swift and severe, with the current Swiss government swept out of office by Monday morning to make room for Cancellara and a phalanx of domestiques to serve in his cabinet. All that remains unknown at this time is whether Cancellara will use his new offices for good, or will run amok on power, glutting himself at the Swiss National Chocolate Reserves deep underneath Lake Geneva... thus rendering his form unsuited to further stage racing and undermining his authority at home.

Aw, hell, I'll pick Tony Martin for the overall win. Hey, whatever happens, it'll be a fun day. It's also Father's Day, speaking of running amok on power. I plan to wake up in time for the final riders, whom I will watch as my kids feed me challah French toast smothered in syrup. And not that manufactured crap -- real maple syrup from New Hampshire (which is every bit as good as the pricier Vermont stuff). Yep, this is gonna be fun.

Comment 344 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

Remember in 2004

When the Tour de Suisse was decided during the final TT by one second? Ulrich beating a Swiss – Jeker.

Let’s hope for some unexpected drama today.

PS – podium?

sometimes life is a false flat

by Willj on Jun 21, 2009 3:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Keep hope alive!

Seriously though, one undercooked mussel on his pasta last night and it’s game on!

Abruzziamo!

by Chris Fontecchio on Jun 21, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but only fair drama

no punctures or audience cause crashes.

by OctaBech on Jun 21, 2009 3:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

If Tony Martin were to beat Cancellara by 35 seconds then I would become a devout Columbia fan

That being said, my top 5 is going to be
1. Cance
2. T-Mart
3. Kreuz
4. Klodi
5. The Golden Mullet (‘Cause I’ve got a Golden Mullet…I’ve got a Golden twinkle in my eye…)

by Vlaanderen90 on Jun 21, 2009 3:15 AM EDT reply actions  

aapparently I'm a hater.

I do not want to see another Columbia win here….
come on Tony!

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

What's this?! I thought I'd be on the podium,

but all you continental types got here first! Boo.

Adrenalina Italiana!

by Albertina on Jun 21, 2009 3:33 AM EDT reply actions  

hey

I thought I’d be 1st…

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 3:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't think I can stick around

… for Tony’s high-speed victory lap this evening :-(.

Sooo… I’ll say it now – WOOHOO! STAND UP FOR TONY!

I was built to be the best, number one and nothing less. Leave me to my destiny…

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 4:26 AM EDT reply actions  

July is sorted.

By means of my DVD recorder, and strategic use of annual leave (my roster for July is a dog’s dinner… didn’t have enough leave accrued to just take the three weeks off, so I sat down with the parcours and narrowed it down the the most important bits…)

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

recorder?!

I don’t know how you can live without live racing….hey but that’s just me!

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

we were asked to take 3 weeks unpaid leave if you recall

but don’t think I can take them in July.
Year-end time, it’s gonna be simply crazy.

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Unpaid leave

The bastards should thank you for taking it whenever you &^%#$ chose. Grrrrr.

Heh, in my workplace the response would have been immediate ‘unpaid leave’, taken by the vast majority of the workforce (… for a walk down to Trades Hall).

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 5:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

utility

that’s different.

we (as all CA firms) are in a bad market, KPMG fired about 300 around Xmas time as I remember.

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

True...

although not so crash hot for those of us who drive a desk, with the sell-off hanging over our heads.

I’m giving serious thought to shifting into the field next year. There’s a scheme where we can move into an apprenticeship without loss of wages. And in many ways, the thought of being a sparky or linesman (‘linesperson’, if you like) really does appeal. Plus my job would be just that little bit safer ;-)

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 5:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm still hoping to go to Paris next year

take my 3 weeks leave then.
Can’t do reduced hours as I’m actually quite busy, which is a good thing!

at least they are saying with the unpaid leave/reduced hours going on, no more redundancy!

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 5:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, it's definitely second choice

… and I have managed to get 11 days off out of the 14, so I’ll be watching most of it live!

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 5:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Goooood morning!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 5:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Aah well.. There wasn't a purpose left to comment in here..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 6:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Podium was already settled... ):

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well then your purpose

in posting should have been to pay homage to Tony, the new king of Switzerland ;-)

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ha! I'll never do that!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 6:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

what?!

don’t like Fabian?!

seriously frinkster…..

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

See.. I wished I never post here!

But yeah.. Personal don’t like him.. Only riders who’s cool from the Saxo squad is Breschel

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Woah there!

Exactly what do you have against Stuey and Jens!? How are they not ‘cool’?

(and be careful with your answer about Jens!. You might not get lynched over Stuey, but Jens! is a different matter around here…)

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

.. I'll keep my moth shut

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

mouth

do you know what “moth” is?

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Now I do.. Something I don't want in my mouth

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:23 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."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Disgust, disgust...

Let me say it this way.. You don’t score bouns points with it..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Serioulsy indeed.. who doesn't like that SexyBanker

"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 Jun 21, 2009 6:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohh I'll pay Homage to Fabian.. Wahoooo Go SEXYBANK........also

there maybe two sexybank winners tonight, Jakob Fuglsang at the Tour of Slovenie…. So SexyBank is going off tonight.. and wine has just been opened here..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Saxo won the KOM in Ster Elektrotoer.

According to the live ticker there are no mountain points today, so Andre Steensen has it locked.

I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish

by majope on Jun 21, 2009 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohh thanx for that.. YaY to Andre..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gid moaning

Or perhaps, afternoon. The orchestra have finished their preparations for todays coronation, they will play Also sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss.

Bork, bork, bork!

by TheFigurehead on Jun 21, 2009 6:54 AM EDT reply actions  

Good morning all & happy Fathers day to any Dads :)

Mine’s a happy one, I got him some chocolate and series 2 of The Wire!
Although he deserves it, he’s driving me to Heathrow airport this afternoon so no live coverage for me, but I’m taking my laptop in the hope they have wi-fi so i can at least check the results.

Final podium I’m thinking Spartacus, Kreuzy-ears, T-Dog (Martin). Can’t see anyone pipping Fab for the stage win since it is his hometown. Plus of course we must follow the pattern of only Saxo or Columbia winning anything this race (yes Gasparotto should win the blue sprint jersey but really does anyone care?!).

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 6:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Viel spass in America!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is that Dutch for have a good time?

If so thanks! Sure I will. And i’m back just in time to obsess over the TDF :D
Enjoy whatever you’re up to over the next week

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's german.. But don't have an umlaut on my keyboard..

What are you going to do in America

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ah apologies for the language mix-up

I did do German for a bit at school but things went downhill when we got a teacher that couldn’t speak English, so we learnt nothing :/

I’m visiting a friend so she’s got lots of things planned to do and visit, but mostly just hanging out and seeing stuff. I like photography so hopefully snap some stuff while there. Helping her out a local bike race too which should be fun :)

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Np.. And it seems fun.. Are you also going to meet some Pdc'ers and who's going to write your blog

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Errm I'm not sure..

We were trying to accost Josenka from here to meet but not sure what’s happening there. And she’s trying to convince Nikki too :)

No-one is going to write my blog, it’ll just have to manage for a week with nothing new

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Haha, what are you implying? That i somehow favour him?

Don’t know how you draw that conclusion ;)
But sadly no, my laptop will be going back home with my Dad and all of the pics are on there. Sadly that means no sexybankers either cycle girl :( But fear not everyone deserves a holiday, this will be mine and i’ll be fully devoted to the world of blogging and pics again a week on Tuesday

I’ll also be missing the Spanish nat champs which are on Friday/Sat so someone better do me justice should any of my favourite Spaniards win ;)

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

At least a Spanjaard wins..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

True :D

A virtual repeat of last years podium would please me.

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm going for J-Rod

becasue….yes, he’s on my team!

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

One reason why he don't win..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

J-Rod would be fine if it can't be AV/Oscar P/LL Sanchez

Not sure who else is doing it off Caisse, but I’d love love love Erviti to get a look in should he not work for any of the big guys.

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Or put some Sexybanker pictures that would be sweet

"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 Jun 21, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

True...and Cancellara was awfully close to him in that category

So if he won today would he nick that too? Poor Gaspa

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 7:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gaspa

What a let down.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

more so than T Dekker?

I think not.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

oh that one

I had no expectations for him.
so no let down.

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

harrumph.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Aaah.. Hotmail doesn't work!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Maple Syrup - handmade is best

Nothing like Maple syrup where you personally drilled the trees, slogged through the mush in March with 5 gallon buckets of sap, threw wood on the fire in the boiling hut and filtered the syrup yourself :-) It really does taste better that way! Dipping a cup in the boiling sap and throwing a teabag in is awesome also!

Of course filtering out the moths and other crap that gets in the sap gives you a different perspective too! Although boiling it down 40-1 or so does kind of make it ok.

by Markk on Jun 21, 2009 7:31 AM EDT reply actions  

You have to boil it a long time.

Because all the neighborhood boys are peeing in the sap buckets.

But if you can get to the buckets before your brothers do, there is absolutely no drink in the world more refreshing than ice-cold maple sap.

I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish

by majope on Jun 21, 2009 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Startlist

At Feltet.
136 Maxime Monfort – Team Columbia – Highroad 16.19
137 Rein Taaramae – Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne 16.21
138 Kim Kirchen – Team Columbia – Highroad 16.23
139 Vladimir Karpets – Team Katusha 16.25
140 Damiano Cunego – Lampre – NGC 16.27
141 Andreas Klöden – Astana 16.29
142 Tony Martin – Team Columbia – Highroad 16.31
143 Roman Kreuziger – Liquigas 16.33
144 Fabian Cancellara – Team Saxo Bank 16.35
145 Tadej Valjavec – AGR La Mondiale 16.37

Bork, bork, bork!

by TheFigurehead on Jun 21, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions  

From Angela's ashes yesterday.. Beutifull essay..

The boy, 11 years old, lives in Ireland and is very poor. Lost a brother and sister and has to wrote an essay for school..

‘Jesus and the weather’

This is my composition. I don’t think Jesus Who is Our Lord would have liked the weather in Limerick because it’s always raining and the Shannon keeps the whole city damp. My father says the Shannon is a killer river because it killed my two brothers.When you look at pictures of Jesus He’s always wandering around ancient Israel in a sheet. It never rains there and you never hear of anyone coughing or getting consumption or anything like that and no one has a job there because all they do is stand around and eat manna and shake their fists and go to crucifixions. Anytime Jesus got hungry all He had to do was walk up the road to a fig tree or an orange tree and have His fill. If He wanted a pint He could wave His hand over a big glass and there was the pint. Or He could visit Mary Magdalene and her sister, Martha, and they’d give Him His dinner no questions asked and He’d get his feet washed and dried with Mary Magdalene’s hair while Martha washed the dishes, which I don’t think is fair.Why should she have to wash the dishes while her sister sits out there chatting away with Our Lord? It’s a good thing Jesus decided to be born Jewish in that warm place because if he was born in Limerick he’d catch the consumption and be dead in a month and there wouldn’t be any Catholic Church and there wouldn’t be any Communion or Confirmation and we wouldn’t have to learn the catechism and write compositions about Him.The End

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Paragraphs

frinkster, they are VERY important.

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol.. I copy paste the text from the internet.. Yhey are not in there

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

1 Sébastien Rosseler QST 00u23’21’’ 2 Rui Alberto Faria Da Costa GCE op 0’18’’ 3 Damien Monier COF op 0’25’’ 4 David Le Lay AGR z.t 5 Cyril Lemoine SKS op 0’27’’ 6 Lieuwe Westra VAC op 0’29’’ 7 Bert Grabsch TCO op 0’35’’ 8 Jürgen Roelandts SIL op 0’39’’

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Rui!!!!! :D Yes i know the big guns haven't done yet but w/e

He’s not an awful TT guy given his skinnyness.

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

That should be gone not done :/

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Isn't Rui Costa in the top 10 of the classement?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Then thay are ready really really fast no?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

No, was 13th in GC after yesterday's stage.

I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish

by majope on Jun 21, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Halfway throug?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

More like, what race?

Rosseler and Grabsch is not in the TdS.

Bork, bork, bork!

by TheFigurehead on Jun 21, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's 4 Jours de Dunkerque

Frinking messing with us this morning.

I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish

by majope on Jun 21, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Loool... Sorry.. I copy past ir for somewhere else without thinking..

It’s Dunkerque probably/.. Sorry…

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd just like to say how pleased I am....

….that my little buddy Rein Tarramae is doing so well in a big race…i wonder if he’ll make Cofidis squad for the Tour.
Oh…and good-whatever-time-of-day to you all.

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Is that 22:00?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

10:00

Never figured out what PM and AM are

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

What's a meridiem??

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

12b O'clock.. Midhour?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

You know that.. Probably want to know the translation :)

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol.. But mediaan= middle.. MAybe has to something with that.. I'll check it on wiiki

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Meridiem= mid day

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

like meridian

which is a line dividing a globe in to two equal halves (along a longitude line) the meridiem divides the day (diem) into two equal halves. Indeed “middle” of the day, relative to the sunlight… until we came up with the silly modern ideas [wink] of time zones and daylight saving, rather than each town using local time, based on the sun being at the highest point at noon.

by JFS_PGH on Jun 21, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's the problem..

My head says a= after! after noon..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes indeed... 2200h too

"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"

Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009

by CycleGirl on Jun 21, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

only because my bed doesn't have anyone to share with at the moment.. so TV wins out

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sooo... why TWO tellys?

I’m intrigued….

(and I must say that having a bed to oneself is somewhat under-rated. I have just started getting used to it, after 12 years of sharing, and I am loving the fact that it is ALL ‘my side’!)

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh you're one of those

… folks who end up diagonally across the bed- on both sides, so to speak- with your poor bed-mate dangling off a corner…

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

One for the long and one for the bedroom..

Both digital HD flatscreens…

Ohhh love having my side all to myself, but also happy to share it every now and then…

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

oops lounge..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

LoL I love them..... Ohh and Philippe won again last night..and SexyBank tonight :-))

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

well go ahead and take i say..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pantani!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Someone call??

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

not sure he knows your story!!

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

I do..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure i do anymore

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

but first day back at work tomorrow.. thats huge!

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

And think he's still too young..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Was it on CN?

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

It was on podiumcafe :)

http://www.podiumcafe.com/2009/6/18/913256/cofidis-tour-team#comments

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Merci...i been hibernating.

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm too awake ;)

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

well, that's a lumpy profile today

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Not very, yes, I mean no? Er, I don't what I mean

But it goes up and down between 450 and 500 m, not a climbing time trial by any means. First climb looks like it could be around 3%, 2nd one around 5%? (repeat for 2nd lap).

by tedvdw on Jun 21, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

tickers appear useless today

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Maybe they too think it's all over thus the people writing them have gone to the pub

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

no wonder the tickers are worthless so far, not going live until 15.30 local

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile in the Ster Elektrotour

The leader Niki Terpstra has exactly the same time as the runner up Gilbert. Terpstra was appointed leader because of his sligthly better time in the opening prologue. It is a flat race today so the intermediate sprints will become very interesting.

RIght now 2 men are in an escape group but Silence-Lotto is chasing hard to catch them before the first intermediate sprint.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Awesome!

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Silence has been driving the bunch the whole day now

Milram with Terpstra are right behind them. I’m afraid Gilbert is a far better sprinter so I’d like to see more breakaways!

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Terpstra was impressive in the Dauphine

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see Terpstra win this

but Gilbert will be hard to beat. I’m excited because I have them both on my VDS.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

THR joins the race to the intermediate sprint too

They want to protect Greipels lead in the Points classification apparently

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bunch in one group now

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

MRM has Forster and Stroetinga.. I should let them sprint

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

I saw that result yesterday and thought WTF

I could have celebrated twice… But looking forward to seeeing gilbert take it..
He did say he would try… and Wahoo

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Result

1. Borut Bozic
2. Tom Boonen
3. Phillippe Gilbert

Gilbert virtual in yellow

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Putant merdre!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Allez Phillipe!!!

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Aaah shut up!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

That was about the Gilbert thing!

I mreally like him.. If he isn’t head to head against Terpstra or another Dutch

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol.. We have to take all the victories we can!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

You can see speed skating in Australia?!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well we can take the gold, once everyone else falls..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

I dear you: Name one speed skater :)

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Joey Cheek

hails form near me.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Elvisgoat is the only one with a correct answer..

Or in my opinion. Only name I knew..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

LoL.. we are all right..

but glad you said – Only name i knew…

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Steven Bradbury

ohh and australian hehehe

"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"

Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009

by CycleGirl on Jun 21, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

That isn't speed skating is it?!

But when I heard his story I rembered his finale again.. It was too fun to watch

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes speed skating..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

oops here

Olympics

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't know him.. I was 0 at that time..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

OMG...I could be your father

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Were it not for your “flat bag” … ;)

by tedvdw on Jun 21, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nooo Nooo, it’s not true! That’s impossible!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Awww...

and on Father’s Day.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I love that scene

and look at this.. a family get together

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's cruel isn;t it.. But I don't want to play games anymore.. Enugh is enough

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was looking to this one :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqp-tH9P-zc

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

A father too!!

The Frinksters on-line family here at PdC keeps growing and growing../.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would like as head of the family :S you said The Frinkster Angels..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Australia isn't prison island?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

We have nationals of him so watch your steps..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohh I'll be cheering once Philippe takes the win, and the Jersey...

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

That would be

Tais-toi!

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

tais toi=chatterbox?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohhh NOPE.. do i really want too

"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"

Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009

by CycleGirl on Jun 21, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

It was a scream

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

oh well...

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

I woulda picked bozic!

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

So Tom is now Phillippe's lead out man.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

but

Gilbert is in yellow and i shall have some espresso before posting more

by nicknorco on Jun 21, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Other bonus seconds

To be had at the second intermediate sprint (150 km) and the finish (179). I sure hope Terpstra can do something.

I also wonder if the initiative now shifts to Milram. They’ll have to reign in the breakaways now if they want to give it another go with Terpstra.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

No breaks now, correct?

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Borut Bozic now trails Gilbert by 11 secs

He has a theoretical chance too.
By winning two more sprints there are 13 extra seconds up for grabs.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why theoretical?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Small chance

He’ll win both the second intermediate and the bunch sprint.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pedro Horrillo

Will be leaving the hospital next wednesday. He has months of recovery ahead of him but at least he’ll be home.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 8:33 AM EDT reply actions  

fantastic news... thanx..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

+1

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, home is where the heart is or something like that :)

Great news!

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

WAKE UP AMERICANS!!!!

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 8:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Sssssshhhh!

Shouting, at this time of night!

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

whatever makes you think we're not awake?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

CNN

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

huh?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon guys...help me here!!

What makes us think that the Americans are not awake??

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

what exactly do you want us to do about it?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

I've been here for hours.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

You're not an American then

No true Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge.

Bork, bork, bork!

by TheFigurehead on Jun 21, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds good to me.

I think…

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

2 guys up the road at Ster

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Gap to over a min.

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

I used to live near Bern and cycled, drove, and walked much of the course in the past.

Depending on whether the course is clockwise or counterclouckwise, there is a short and nasty climb/descent right before/after they race along the Aare river. Watch for helicopter shots of the Marzili baths (a park stretching along the Aare. It has several pools and grassy areas — and is free to enter). It is my kids’ favorite part of the city.

It’s a pity the course doesn’t run through the old part of town. When Ullrich won the TdS several years ago they finished on the cobble stones just above the river, which was beautiful.

I hope the sun is shining and that I get good internet video — Bern lalways ooks great on a summer day.

by pigilito on Jun 21, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions  

(I cropped out the road sign for “Wankdorf”)

by tedvdw on Jun 21, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Too bad. For Americans it's a hilarious name.

Thanks for the direction arrows. That means the riders will descend from Bern to the Aare. Should be a few scary moments. I hope someone will watch out for Frank Schleck.

by pigilito on Jun 21, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would if i was there :-))

"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"

Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009

by CycleGirl on Jun 21, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh sorry....

I thought your comment was in relation to ‘Wankdorf’

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nope but funny..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol I will not laugh.. I will noy understand either ;)

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

No freaking way!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ha...i used to be a liftie and patroller at thredbo

I’ve seen the needle at -30 up there

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nah...the needle was rooted.

But it was cold…especially after a big night in the Keller bar

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Right everyone, enjoy watching Suisse!

And have a good week, I’m off to a hotel ready to fly to America tomorrow, just picked my seat, heh! Going to a local race and possibly another while I’m there so you never know, perhaps a fan post when i’m back. Ciao all!

"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.

by Helsy33 on Jun 21, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions  

Good Luck, spass and ahterver you need!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

whatever

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

ciao

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gap to 4:30 at Ster

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions  

That race is over GC-wise

Poor Niki Terpstra. But I do like his fighting spirit.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wait

Milram really going at it at the front of the bunch now. It broke up because of that. They’’re doing 50k/h now.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

There are 2 in the breakaway.. Why panic(sp?)?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Err

Terpstra is behind Gilbert in GC now. They’re trying to do something about it…

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why is it over GC-whise?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Where do you see Terpstra gain a second on Gilbert?

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Intermediate or last sprint.. He's not that bad in sprints..

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

2nd part of the bunch

Down 20 secs now. But I doubt Gilbert will be in it….

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yellow and Green

Are in the first part of the bunch. Where is Gilbert!

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

GIlbert and Boonen in first group too

Borut Bozic is not however. Vacansoleil is regrouping to bring him back.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wahoooo Philippe

Do you think i should send congrats msg to him now, or wait till morning.. don’t want to jinx him.. need to go to sleep

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Off to breakfast

bb later

"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH

by ELVISGOAT on Jun 21, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Bacon??

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions  

OK I'm going to bed, need sleep...

and we all know my favourites only win when I’m not watching..

so have to say, YaY Philippe, YaY Fabian, and YaY Jakob…..

O

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Nighty!~

errrr....am i supposed to sign this??

by Flatbagger on Jun 21, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I'm hittin' the sack, too

Yawn. Work tomorrow, and all that.

But rest assured that I shall STAND UP for Tony, first thing in the morning!

by Lou... on Jun 21, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions  

you guys all leaving?

what am I supposed to do then….

by rbjhan on Jun 21, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

Go to bed?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't worry

Video soon, more will come…

by tshawytcha on Jun 21, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hang around with those wicked Dutchies of course!

Ga staan als je voor Holland bent!

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Stand up

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

I should have made a live thread for the Ster race today

It is an awesome race. Can’t wait to see the 15 minute summary tomorrow.

2nd bunch is drawn out on a line now. Skil and Columbia are putting the hammer down in the first bunch.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:49 AM EDT reply actions  

2 escapees

Are doomed. 1st bunch is coming closer fast!

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

OK how long to go.. maybe i can force myself to watch Philippe take the yellow :-)))

"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 Jun 21, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

1st bunch is gaining time on the second

They have 27 secs now. The two escapees are 10 secs in front.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

All together now

So much for the exitement.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

They're doing 60 k/h niw

Almost at the 2nd intermediate sprint

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Somebody else will have to keep you up to date about Ster

I’m going to the park with my two sons.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohh i'm thinking Phil might, and i say might.. be going to the TdF...he is tired though, long season so far.

Response from Cadel on Twitter to my tweet..“-Phil at the Tour? Normally he was programmed to have a break for the end of the season”

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions  

i hope he's there

though he is definitely due for a rest

by nicknorco on Jun 21, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

No way

He said so in a post-race interview yesterday. He’s aiming at the Belgian NC and have a break afrer.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way.": Alberto Contador, shortly after waking up from brain surgery.

by Lopex on Jun 21, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

well it depends what the Team wants...

but yes.. he is needing a break.. let’s wait and see… I’m happy either way.. just being greedy and would love to see him riding through july..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Phil?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gilbert :)

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

his friends call him Phil :)

i don’t know him personally so i stick with Gilbert

by nicknorco on Jun 21, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

and he signs of on his emails/Msgs Phil

I use Phil, Philippe, Gilbert just depends on what i’m writing

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

LoL.. yes they must be..

Cadel speaks highly of him actually.. Read a few interviews, and his tweets..

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes he does

Cadel is speaking very positively about the team, too, these days

by nicknorco on Jun 21, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Are you writing Gilbert?

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

HuH what?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

we need a new thread.. anyone here who can put it on the front page?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Bah.. I haven't got that privilege yet...

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not I... Majope was here earlier...

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

cn has a live ticker... sorta useless at the moment

http://live.cyclingnews.com/

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Loool!

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Top 10 atm :

1. Burghardt (THR) 47’42,5
2. Chavanel (COF) + 5’’
3. Meyer (GRM) + 7’’
4. Vandborg (LIQ) + 19’’
5. Hushovd (CTT) + 31’’
6. Ballan (LAM) + 41’’
7. Haussler (CTT) + 50’’
8. O’Grady (SAX) + 57’’
9. Lancaster (CTT) + 58’’
10. De Greef (SIL) + 1’00

by Bruce Suomi on Jun 21, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Dekker a second faster

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

okay, where did you find that at...

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

tnx. but talk about untimely tickers

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Greetings, everyone. Ctv says 6 minutes to live race coverage, so I'd better

get some coffee on. Nice to see so many here today!

I’ve been looking forward to this stage: I have to admit, I’ve watched the Tony section of the prologue a few times, just to get a fix. Watching Spartacus TT is poetry in motion to me… I’ve missed him so!

E-goat, dear, are you back from breakfast yet? Can you post a 2nd live thread? I cannot. (Maybe that’s why my Ed’s League VDS team sucks so bad?? No power!)

by Ruthann on Jun 21, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Sporza live

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

kruezinger in the house

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

and maggie picks klodi for today...

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

so, about a half hour of coverage today shall we say?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh I'll say 2 hours

Gotta let Zaugg finish, right?

by ursula on Jun 21, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

mean you are

pity it’s too late for a new thread, eh ursula?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah. Very sad- me and the lack of new thread

Okay- I just got here. I’ll get on a new thread here…

by ursula on Jun 21, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

definitely mean

i am undaunted – go Oliver!

by nicknorco on Jun 21, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

fabu....

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions  

there or here?

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions  

valjevic is off

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions  

and I have to go...

to brunch. Oh, wait….free wifi…how rude would that be? (Sadly, very.)

by JFS_PGH on Jun 21, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Any news on Ster E, since Lopex has gone??

"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 Jun 21, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah.. Second intermediate

!. Bozic
2. Boonen
3 Gilbert..

If Bozic wins the bunchsprint he winst the SET.. Gilbert virtual lider

Crashdan: "Veni Vidi Vici beats Wing Kong Exchange... … and I’ll change my signature to a backwards smile for a month."
Frining "It's what he thinks.. But he always do.. I eat my shoe if he ride top 15 in le Tour" about Devolder

by Frinking on Jun 21, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Every sprint, every cobble, every mountain pass from the world of Pro Cycling

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Sorlin_small
Passo dello Stelvio - A Brief History
Unicorn_160_x_160_small
Marmottes Without Contract!

Recent FanPosts

Kelly_legs_small
Giro Stage Predictor: Stage 19
Small
Can Ryder win the Giro?
Cutenessoverload_small
Why haven't there been single-day races that resemble particularly difficult Grand Tour stages?
Small
Visiting Copenhagen, any tips on renting a bike or where to ride?
Kelly_legs_small
Giro Stage Predictor: Stage 18
Schermafbeelding_2012-05-09_om_14
Belgium and Bayern Thursday Thread
Kelly_legs_small
GIro Stage Predictor: Stage 17
Small
The Pain I saw on Mt. Baldy (ToC)
Kelly_legs_small
Giro Stage Predictor: Stage 16

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Giro d'Italia Podium Cafe

Celebrate the Giro d'Italia at Podium Cafe!

Check our Giro Section for race updates, on-the-scene reports, and other hijinx.

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recent FanShots

Talking about women's cycling
pdc national champs ride sunday in greenville sc
Trivia time: 
1 Where's the picture shot?
2 Who's the dude riding the race bike?
3 Who's the girl riding the omafiets?

Waaay too easy for this crowd, I know.
Picture by Nieke 0562
Should I, shouldn't I? Or am I being an idiot?
Lee Rodgers Diary: A Memorable Day in Kuala Lumpur
cycle faster. do yoga. - An Evelyn Stevens video
life in an atoc team car
airbag bike helmet
Oldest Race in the US.
Ooohhh - some toys are being thrown out of the pram!

+ New FanShot All FanShots >


Editors

Farrar_and_cafe_small Chris Fontecchio

Espresso_cup_small Jen See