Tour de France Stage 1 -- Monaco ITT... LIVE!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
315 comments
Really? This is starting now? I feel a little dizzy... though like the riders, once they roll out it will all seem right. A few thoughts about the ITT, in addition to the analysis in Crashdan's preview:
* Lance and other notables go off at 16:00 or later local time. By my calculation 16:00 = 7am here on the West Coast. Vesus comes on at 6:30. It's all pretty good, though there are a lot of guys getting late (TV time) starts who are less than 10% as interesting as Tony Martin. Let it go, man...
* Weather looks pretty iffy for late in the day in Monaco. I doubt the heads of state will take risks in the turns if there are thunderstorms happening; they'll just slow down a tad. Which means there is a good chance the winner will come from someone early in the day. Someone like Tony Martin.
* Notable start times posted below the fold.
* For newcomers: we chat amongst ourselves during the stage using nested comments. I think you'll find that commentary ranges from funny to respectfully argumentative. I am also regularly amazed at how many truly knowledgeable fans there are. HOWEVER! If you don't follow the sport very closely you are still very welcomed to join the fray. Don't be shy; we all know that the Tour brings in casual fans, and I personally love how so many people love the Tour. So join in when you feel so moved.
* Tech specs: When you have the live thread open, comments will load automatically as they arrive; no need to refresh. However, experience shows that once a thread has about 300 comments, the subsequent ones start loading slowly. So we will announce new threads when we draw closer to the 300 comment mark, as long as something big isn't about to happen. Enjoy!
Thanks to Gryzdylu for these...
Important riders start time:
16:00 Van Hummel
16:17 Armstrong
16:34 Farrar
16:35 Posthuma
16:36 Larsson
16:37 Leipheimer
16:52 Grabsch
16:54 Millar
16:55 Freire
17:38 Zubeldia
17:46 Bruseghin
17:52 Cavendish
17:55 Gesink
17:56 F. Schleck
18:04 Devolder
18:08 Pereiro
18:14 Zabriskie
18:17 Kloden
18:24 Boonen
18:28 Iván Gutiérrez
18:30 Nibali
18:32 Rogers
18:34 Vande Velde
18:35 Clement
18:36 A. Schleck
18:39 Hushovd
18:41:30 Gerdemann
18:43 Moreau
18:44:30 Karpets
18:46 Chavanel
18:52 Luis León Sánchez
18:55 Pellizotti
18:56:30 Efimkin
18:58 Kirchen
18:59:30 Astarloza
19:01 Wiggins
19:02:30 Menchov
19:04 Cancellara
19:05:30 Contador
19:07 Evans
19:08:30 Sastre
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"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 Jul 4, 2009 5:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First I was afraid, I was petrified...
Yes, I will survive these 5 hours. Be strong!
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 5:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Comments loading automatically
This only happens if you are registered and logged in, otherwise you need to refresh the page and work out for yourself what’s changed. So even if you just want to follow, it’s still worth signing up here.
by Monty. on Jul 4, 2009 5:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, this ought to be included in the topic post
Well in the topic of all the
TdF stage threads
by OctaBech on Jul 4, 2009 6:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget the "Z" key to go to new comments posted
"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 Jul 4, 2009 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DZ
i’ve never used the Z….it is so helpful/addicting. from now on it will be called freedom wear.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DZ is addicting?
That tingly feeling, you mean?
(Actually, that Z key is much missed in the rest of my browsing life)
by Sui Juris on Jul 4, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morning Dude
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twitter is sayiing Boonen is sick.
Has diarrhea, hope it is only a 24hr thing, maybe all the stress got to him.. Get well soon tommeke
"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 Jul 4, 2009 5:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SportDome article
Here. Lefevre believes it’s a reaction to what has happened, and says that the TT is not Tom’s goal and that they let him rest until Sunday.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 6:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh thanks for that
"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 Jul 4, 2009 6:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
he should totally pull out of the Tour. THat would be priceless. Then show up Sunday at a crit in Belgium.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Chris...
… my keyboard needed a clean anyway…
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ASO gave Boonen Liquigas?
Lefevere is right up there with McQuaid in saying the silliest things.
by Jens on Jul 4, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you very much, Jens
Now I’ve got to wipe up the coffee from my laptop
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 6:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he's wearing black shorts.
If Jens! Voigt was a planet, he' be the "World of Hurt"
by flying dog on Jul 4, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can officially let my Tour fever out of its cage :)
Hehe. I’m not sure who’s going to win but I am expecting Contador to want to beat Armstrong. Oh and looking forward to seeing what Trek have come up with for his bike and how he’s sorted his Spanish TT champs jersey…
"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 Jul 4, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh the TT champs jersey... Oh me too.. thanx for reminding me.
"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 Jul 4, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, i almost forgot, sure it'll be awesome
The other custom stuff they’ve done for him has always been great.
"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 Jul 4, 2009 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is Kreuziger?
Do you know his starting time?
by Lulanecek on Jul 4, 2009 6:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he choses less face-dominating sunglasses for the race, they looked dangerous like he couldn't see!
"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 Jul 4, 2009 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pardon my French
Kreuziger starts 18:10 according to L’Equipe, pay 1 euro to read it at http://www.lequipetv.fr/Fonctions/services_quotidien.html
by gryf on Jul 4, 2009 6:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we have a Prolgue pole?
I like the pool at the beginning of Time Trials and other big stages. It is fun to see who people think will win.
by profgubler on Jul 4, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
My heart says pick Sanchez or Contador (And why not Luis Leon, technical and has a descent?) but my head says Cancellara
"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 Jul 4, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't count out contador.
This is a good course for him. I could also see Wiggins and Evans doing really well here. Which brings up a question. If Evans was to win the ITT hear, would that finally give him coinfidence to actually win something?
by profgubler on Jul 4, 2009 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly, but he'd still need a strong team to help him.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Certainly, plus Bert wants to prove his point that he is better
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't see the point
The Man has told us he’s going to win. What’s to speculate about?
(I’m only slightly joking. Let’s face it, when he talks serious smack before a time trial… )
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
today's tickers (i'll post others as they become available)
to start, le tour’s official: you’ll need to chose the “DIRECT” tab
\http://www.letour.fr/2009/TDF/LIVE/fr/100/index.html
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 4, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A race today? Really? Honestly?
Excellent!
What time is Perreiro off……………
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 7:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so hoping he stays on this year.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 4, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i been slipping
i really tought the Tour start tomorrow…lol
thanks PDC
by semprenaroda on Jul 4, 2009 7:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back from dinner
what?!
still one hour and half to go?!
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 8:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what i thought the coverage started at 11..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanx done
Ohh SBSTwo lloks good 2130h highlights packages then 2200h live coverage.. 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 Jul 4, 2009 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish they have someone good
for the commentary!
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not sure actually....
last year: Phil & Paul
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah Phil & Paul for the main
Keenan starts it off again? Did you catch the giro highlights? That Paddy Agnew guy was terrible
by Wireless on Jul 4, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never thought I'd see the day where I wanted Mike Tomalris' commentary
by Wireless on Jul 4, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or even...
… those poor cricket commentators who did the TDU on Adelaide ABC radio…
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohh they were bad,
thinking if they need a hand, just call me, have a talent of knowing the riders from there rear :-0. At least I know there names..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 Jul 4, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can only hope
That Keenan remembers how to pronounce ‘Cancellara’. Remember how long it took him to get it right in 2007? Heh, I think he got it nailed about the time that Tony lost the jersey…
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and slightly O/T
does anyone read the age? I compiled a list on cycling websites in it and the cafe got a mention
by Wireless on Jul 4, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaah,
So the other three Aussie cycling fans might be along shortly…
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Flatbagger...
Where is Flatbagger?!
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haven't heard from Flatbagger in a while
by Wireless on Jul 4, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has been busy back at work
But i’m surte he will be 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 Jul 4, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He popped up in one of the women's Giro threads
telling us how he used to thrash one of the girls in the Aussie National team in races around the park when she was thirteen. Is there any statistical link between testicular cancer and being ruthlessly competitive?
by Monty. on Jul 4, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No i didn't see it.
But speaking of papers, did you see the courier mail and the article that stated " Boonen has not ridden the last thre TdF due to being implicated in Op Puerto, but he was cleared"… Was so excited to see an article, then they get it wrong.. Was pissed off
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't read sports sections on local papers
they have no idea what’s going on in cycling
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was written by journalists that are at the Tour.. was like WTF
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oi, I did work experience in sports at a local paper
by Wireless on Jul 4, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying
if you are worthy of gettiing a jersey to go and report at the TdF, get the friggin facts right..
Phew… glad i got that 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 Jul 4, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
....and are you still writing for their sports section?
No? Well there ya go.
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't know what's the paper like in your place
here, nothing but footy!
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well aren't you going to be asking for TDU coverage
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, ru going to report and get media access.
sorry 3rd glass going
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not TDU
Bay Crits and maybe Herald Sun Tour
by Wireless on Jul 4, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the one finishes in Lygon St?
oh I’ll be going
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohh they would be great
But i can’t get leave.. Damn work. saving for TDU and Worlds next year.. PPlus took 3 wks for classics this year..
I see that I should be given more leave from work :-))
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been off the grid for the past few weeks mostly, so
can anyone tell me what CVV’s condition is for Garmin? Has he healed up, and what are they saying about his chances?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
'Morning, buddy!
Healing. Didn’t shine at DL, but was better than expected. Definitely not on the form of his life, as he was last year.
OTOH, it’s been three weeks since the DL, and things may have changed. Today’s stage should be a good reflection of his form; if he can finish in the top 10, I’d say he’s healed up pretty well…
by Ruthann on Jul 4, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Afternoon, Sir.
Yes, a prison of work. I am on furlough for the next 3 days though.
Happy holiday to you.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
It seems that after the initial euphoria you realise “holiday” consist of no small amount of painting and housemaintainance.
And Le Tour of course.
by Jens on Jul 4, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ain't that the truth
Visions of sleeping in past 7am are quickly replaced with cutting the grass, mending the fence, and other annoyances that only seem to pop up when you’ve got more than 36 hours of free time at home.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, the honey-do list
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the dreaded H-D list
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boys cut the grass in other households? Really?
I think I’ve been had.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 4, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christian's gonna win!
(just filling in for Nikki)
by Sui Juris on Jul 4, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lance Just Posted On Twitter
“Hanging With The Greatest Of All-Time” With a picture of him and Eddy Merkx. Does that settle any further debate about who the greatest cyclist is? Lance admitted it, so should we all as well?
by profgubler on Jul 4, 2009 8:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there was room for debate there?
seriously? not in these parts of the internets, I’m sure…
Ô col Bayard, Ô Tourmalet, à côté du Galibier, vous êtes de la pale et vulgaire bibine !
by ton_oncle on Jul 4, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
False modesty
ftw
When I'm on the mic, I'm like global warming, you can't ignore me.
by tehGrindCrusher on Jul 4, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Morning
I just signed up to Podium Cafe just to read the comments. Have fun everyone
by le.tour.fan on Jul 4, 2009 8:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, welcome! Enjoy the 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 Jul 4, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you bring coffee?
First time posters have to bring coffee for everyone in the live thread.
Oh…..and muffins.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you still 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 Jul 4, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't think you'd get rid of me that easily did you?
O/T, you don’t happen to have LBL 2003 in your archives, do you?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why, yes i do...
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent......
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, you need one of these
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=572
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, you need one of these
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=572
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is nice but
I need new shifters before that.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
priorities priorities
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was wine.. and lot's of it. wellwe are at the tour
Beer if we were doing the classics.
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess it depends on your time of day
8:16 in the AM for me so I’m on coffee.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohh yep definately coffee at that time.
I’m sure there will be a coffee or two to keep me awake in the next three weeks.
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's the countdown clock?
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
weather report
Lance & Levi will ride early to avoid inclement weather
by le.tour.fan on Jul 4, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, that and because that's what they were told to do
No much choice in the matter, no?
by Sui Juris on Jul 4, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vacation mage engaged
Back from an am ride and ready for THE RACE!
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Jul 4, 2009 8:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where'd you go Dude?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're at Wrightsville Beach with Sean and family.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Jul 4, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"mage"??
I meant "mode"*
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Jul 4, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I'm guessing flat ride with a headwind in one direction?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
correct
ONe direction you’re Eddy in the other… well, just me.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
by ELVISGOAT on Jul 4, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The key is to pick the Eddy direction for the second half of the ride
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random question but has anyone figured out whether Rai are doing anything similar to what they had for the Giro?
Cos I loved their Diretta one and heard they’d be doing something similar for the Tour but can’t find it..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nope. geo restricted rai due
italy only
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope. geo restricted rai due
italy only
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah thanks, shame
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(raising coffee mug)
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit, gotta get bagels for the kids.
BRB………………
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh btw for those in the UK, you're not limited to just British Euro today..
There’s ITV4, their tv coverage isn’t until 4.30pm but their online coverage should start earlier, seems you can stream it off their website, all legally and stuff…I’ll be testing it today.
I need something reliable and good quality and it could be this, even if it is with Phil & Paul :/
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this tour really could be perfect
i love the percurse, very different from that last years.That Mount Ventoux stage could be mythic
by semprenaroda on Jul 4, 2009 8:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was just at versus home page, they have tour tracker and more
access to broadcast quality video and VOD… for a small fee of course
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was just at versus home page, they have tour tracker and more
access to broadcast quality video and VOD… for a small fee of course
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm what are Versus like for providing Tour coverage?
My friend tells me ok but very Lance-orientated, which i kinda expect really, given it’s American..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Versus
Versus goes Live in 45 min which will give them half an hour before the 1st rider leaves the start house
by le.tour.fan on Jul 4, 2009 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all lance all the time, and lots of other filler crap
i’m hoping that the stage VODs won’t be the same as the broadcast….
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're double posting like a madman today. Excited?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's like.....your....opinion, man.
dude, you’ve been gone for nearly a month. everyone misses the dude references. welcome back.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Donny
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was disappointed the bowler
on your avatar wearing purple wasn’t Jesus himself.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a pederast man - plus I couldn't find an adequate picture
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and by "everyone", that means
bikepig.
by Sui Juris on Jul 4, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i soiled myself with anticipation
oddly, the first recurring thought upon waking this morning wasn’t about le tour, but “Conga-dancing on the wheels…….Conga-dancing on the wheels…….”
PdC is in my head.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 8:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so, is it too early to wake up those lazy west coasters....?
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm pst +1
so, NO. they should be up and conga-dancing on the keyboard.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 8:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a Rumor
Palin quit her job just so she could be a Podium Girl
by le.tour.fan on Jul 4, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Bonjour everyone !
I will be watching TdF live on a TV in another room, so my posts will be limited,
not a bad thing as we all know the threads will be jammed full and busting out all over.
SO ENJOY !
And I will post during TV commercials etc.
My Live TV starts in 30 minutes, any Live Internet video before then ?
by peterfish on Jul 4, 2009 8:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morning, afternoon...
Doesn’t seem so, 2.30 seems the time it all kicks off, so 30 minutes time
"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 Jul 4, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Helsy,
Have you ever met Albertina ?
by peterfish on Jul 4, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not met no, would like to, perhaps at the London stage of Tour of Brit if she's there though :)
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't it 27minutes..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugghhhh 26 minutes
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
56 minutes to the first rider 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 Jul 4, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well aust must be finally getting some presentation coverage..
Seen F all here, except bad articles in the paper
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
26.35 (is that a CycleGirl gap starting already ? )
by peterfish on Jul 4, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well 3 glasses of wine down, now 11min
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pas de fromage ? (no cheese with your wine ?)
by peterfish on Jul 4, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm no i forgot..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thinking that is a definate & by the time the race starts
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had to pay for Versus online
No Versus at my apartment this summer… so I had to drop $35 on it to be able to listen to the wonder that is Phil and Paul.
by BDBrian on Jul 4, 2009 9:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
an improvement from broadcast if you don't get the filler
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I envy...
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You haven't missed
that vacchi.se is online have you?
For all others out there who speak swedish (shut up, I know) this will be a great site for swedish cycling info/debate I’m sure.
by Jens on Jul 4, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can the 4 of you on the site cross post in english so we know what's going on?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's going to cost you
I tried to google-translate to see if i could recommend it but it’s iffy.
Vacchi is the very excellent ES commentator, who together with his sidekick Adamsson have started a site where they will have some basic webcasts of poststage analysis etc. that they can’t fit in the ES transmissions. There are also links to their blogs. Could be gold, we’ll see.
by Jens on Jul 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually wish I could understand Swedish
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, and yes
I saw the first video where they announced the site. But then I forgot all about it. Thanks for the reminder.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was cool and had friends who actually liked the Tour I'd totally have a TDF BBQ
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well if i had friends who liked cycling, sod the Tour, they don't like any of it!
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
def
I’d def go to your barbecue. What are you cooking?
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey
if I am anywhere near you, I’ll be going!
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're in Aus right, UK here ;)
Ermm well i’d cook whatever people liked, but burgers and sausages are a must, being British. There’s sun here so it’d be good
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe one day we can all find a mutual middle place to meet where we can bike, BBQ and discuss all things cycling..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, errm i'm trying to think of a neutral place in the middle of the US+Canada+Aus+UK and it seems to be the ocean so that's not good
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cruise ship it is, then.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 4, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind travelling to Spain you know...
even though it’s closer to you
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes what is that nice Island off the coast of Spain used for early season traiung ?
Lets meet there
by peterfish on Jul 4, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spain?
Spanish men, good weather, nice food and scenery…the accents..
Yeah i’d say that’d be a good place. They used Mallorca/Majorca (depending on your spelling) in Jan/Feb
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody doing a Lance ticker?
Probably already discussed. I’m going to try to keep up with Versus mentions/screenshots of Lance during this tour. I think Excel might blow up, but I’m going to give it my all.
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
I managed not to screen shot Lance once during the Giro, or if i did it was because he crept into the shot due to an attack, thus that is my ambition for the Tour, not to screen shot him again ;)
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't do it
Not only will excel explode- my head will as well
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's getting cloudy in Monaco
The clouds have really increased in the last hour.
http://tinyurl.com/mr86q5
by mysterion on Jul 4, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as those clouds are not dark, . . .
thundershowers can wait another day as far as I am concerned (and I am concerned)
:)
by peterfish on Jul 4, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see you've joined and are posting ;)
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No more lurking
It is le Tour after all
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tour de Lance, that's why you're posting isn't it ;)
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 questions for helsy
1. guess what I’m drinking?
2. guess who jon’s pick is for today?
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon will be picking Levi!
And you’re obviously drinking one of 2 things, ice coffee or pepsi. Perhaps one of both?
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
right on both counts! Hazelnut Iced coffee and Levi
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hehe :)
Now I know you too well :P
Hope you enjoy it! I’m psyched. Fabian will win, or Bert/LL
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you the President of the CVV Fan Club?
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 4, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure...I guess
Not sure about president, but I did start it and i do maintain it
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
West Coaster representing. All is well.
Someone tell me how to post in the live thread and watch TV? I don’t have a laptop :-\
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 4, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morning ya'll
Got up a little late this a.m. I’m still feeling the wine, beer and cheese from Thursday night.
Thanks, again, for all your help…and laughs. Now, let’s get this thing started!!!
by Megabeth on Jul 4, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was an excellent effort btw - sorry I missed the live thread but reading the comments after was enjoyable.
Who cleaned up the house?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Made for a funny morning-read.
Can you combine the Gimp-suit with a little french maid costume and if so could you post pictures?
by Jens on Jul 4, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hrm.
I don’t know if Mark can fit into both at the same time.
by Megabeth on Jul 4, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He says he's limber
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean coitus?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok i got overexcited then I saw the name Martinez and thought we'd switched to TDF
On eurosport, but it’s still Touring Cars…
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morning gang!
Cycling on the computer, Wimbledon on TV, coffee made, what could be better on this 4th of July
by Veloki on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok not live yet
but the program started
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wahoooooo gotto love it.. OK i'm so friggin excited..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barf. Versus has a serious Lance God Thing.
Versus is on.
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 4, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We got to think Spartacus for this afternoon, no?
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got Contador
Finishing second behind Tony Martin.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi all!
VS coverage starting with important voice guy talking about Lance
by Katiek on Jul 4, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good morn all!
OMG, the Lance crap. If he finishes 27th today, will they scrap this for a normal entry?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, they'll try and find some excuse like "Contador let down his tyres!!!"
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
umm NO
Totally loving the versus HD though!!
Skipper: He's one of us, men. You all know the Penguin Credo.
Kowalski: Never bathe in hot oil and Bisquick?
by Clydesdale on Jul 4, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
better get used to it I'm afraid
even the French are catching on over here
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey,
how cool is it that a 12-y.o. registers with the site yesterday and immediately posts “here’s everything I think will happen”? And that he only picked Lance 5th?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was impressed...
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ Lots. That took guts, and he wrote very well!
by Ruthann on Jul 4, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that was the most impressive bit
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like him already. He's got Editor written all over him
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and not like some of the other editors do
where it required passing out and lots of sharpies.
by Sui Juris on Jul 4, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh now, that's special.
I just shifted the machine into the room with the TV. Booted up without plugging in the keyboard first..
“Keyboard failure. Press F1 to continue, press F2 for setup”.
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing makes me cringe more than Sherwen talking about Lance.
by mysterion on Jul 4, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Hummer?
What’s his claim to fame besides lifeguarding?
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Defending the Versus Yellow Jersey
by le.tour.fan on Jul 4, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may not have a cycling background
but I think he does a good job.
by Katiek on Jul 4, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go girls and guys
Except first I have to put up with Duffers (ARGHHHH)…unless he won’t be here?
James I can tolerate..
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ZOMG- No David Duffield!
Got Maggie B and Brian Smith instead, both knowledgable and exciting
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Maggy was doing Eurosport for Tour coverage
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no harmon and kelly?
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only this weekend on British Eurosport
He’s getting back to Sweden on monday
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
roger that
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
Phil’s opening is Astana infighting….
by rbjhan on Jul 4, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not gonna lie
I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for a race. Love the tour.
by WhyWhat on Jul 4, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh c'mon not nice at all.
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice has nothing to do with it!
We’re gonna get enough Cadel as it is, I’m getting damn tired of Tommo saying his name already!
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How's about some Gabriel, then?
I’m happy!
by Lou... on Jul 4, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like there are no other teams there
In three minutes of coverage 11 Lance mentions/photos/
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Albertina around
I just saw that Kristian House has left her a personal message on Twitter. What’s the twitter equivalent of “I’ll frame it and put it on my wall”/“never wash my … again”
by Monty. on Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
She's somewhere, but she's got a friend around and had to help with a garden party
But she’ll have seen it ;)
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok not going to post for a min or two need to concentrate and take it all in
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
updates?
Anyone know where best to find the current stage standings? Video is nice, but I need a Tony Martin update.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grazie
should’ve figured. They list results??
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They usually do the intermediate points and the finish and just update as new peopel come through
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.letour.fr/2009/TDF/LIVE/fr/100/index.html
click on the DIRECT tab
"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 Jul 4, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.letour.fr/2009/TDF/LIVE/fr/100/index.html
click on the DIRECT tab
"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 Jul 4, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it wrong
that I laughed at the Fanarchy ad?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eurosport is doing Planet Armstrong
I think that’s my cue for making dinner.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will be once Eurosport acknowledge the other 19 teams not called Astana :P
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just mentioned CVV. Wow. 13 minutes in.
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 4, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heart VDV
Good Karma to him. Hope he is in good form. I really think he is ready.
by magster2009 on Jul 4, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attempting to steal the kid's laptop and integrate with tv
stay tuned
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
she will break you
if she finds out.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Success! And she's still asleep
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Zoe.....Lyne and I are headed towards you today....
We are off to the Davis Crit.
by steph- on Jul 4, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Update
15:38 – Welcome To The Live Coverage Of Le Tour 2009!
The 96th edition of the Tour de France is due to commence at 4.00pm.
The conditions in Monaco are hot, humid and overcast. Clouds have been
hovering high above the principality early today but so far no rain has
fallen. According to some locals, however, on days like this it’s not
uncommon for a summer shower to happen at around six o’clock in the
evening.
by le.tour.fan on Jul 4, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yumm, just seen Caisse d'Epargne mechanics building up Arroyo's TT bike
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crit with old pros on French ES
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Connie and Dede
(even though they ran this race yesterday and we already know who won)
by Katiek on Jul 4, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ignatias Konovalovas ad!
That is frickin cool!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was aweseom!
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can i get one of these minus the price tag?
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The back of the team truck.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
by Drew... on Jul 4, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, that requires me being there :(
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nooo, i can't paint my Trek, it's too pretty!
"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 Jul 4, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
marry rich.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
by bikepig on Jul 4, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a store full of them (well, close to them)
just down the block. I spend a lot of time there.
by Sui Juris on Jul 4, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE SWITCH TO SECOND LIVE THREAD!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 4, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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