Why Not Me? Thomas Voeckler!
by Josenka on Jun 30, 2009 10:50 PM EDT
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No Tour de France preview is complete without paying compliment to the anointed savior and sweetheart of French cycling, Monsieur Thomas Voeckler of the not-so-French-sounding name.
Why He Will Win: Unconfirmed anonymous sources have leaked this statement from the former French Champion (translated from the French): "Because French citizens believe in me I've had many, many victories [four] this year; that's more than Armstrong, Evans, Sastre, and all those Luxembourg riders. Unlike other contenders, I attack; I haven't been as success as Hinault but my Giro performances have me well on my way. I've worn the maillot jaune before, but cracked under the pressure. This year I'll win it for the twenty-fourth anniversary of Hinault's last win for France. "
Why He Will NOT Win: Duh, he is French!
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That quote is brilliant – I almost don’t want to say so because I half think you made it up! ;)
by plinytheelder on Jun 30, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As far as I know the quote is 100% Certfied Fake.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Jul 1, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yaaaaah! I believe n the qupte!
Could be from Coeckler! Perfecto. You have my vote
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 Jul 1, 2009 2:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh, really makes me wish I had my dream job of writing bullshit press releases.
Mon coeur appartient à les forçats de la route.
by Josenka on Jul 1, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best part about the quote is you make him sound as if...
…he’s channeling the French General Staff before World War I, at least as they’re portrayed in The Guns of August. Unfortunately, the recent history of French cycling makes it clear that, well…these ideas are still alive and well.
by Ed K on Jul 1, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I attack.”
by Jens on Jul 1, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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