Tour de France Stage 1 -- Monaco ITT... LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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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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Vive Le Tour
"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
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.
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"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
DZ
i’ve never used the Z….it is so helpful/addicting. from now on it will be called freedom wear.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
DZ is addicting?
That tingly feeling, you mean?
(Actually, that Z key is much missed in the rest of my browsing life)
Morning Dude
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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
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
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
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 Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, Chris...
… my keyboard needed a clean anyway…
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
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.
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
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.
Where is Kreuziger?
Do you know his starting time?
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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… )
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
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.
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
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
yeah Phil & Paul for the main
Keenan starts it off again? Did you catch the giro highlights? That Paddy Agnew guy was terrible
Or even...
… those poor cricket commentators who did the TDU on Adelaide ABC radio…
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
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…
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
Aaah,
So the other three Aussie cycling fans might be along shortly…
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
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?
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
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
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
....and are you still writing for their sports section?
No? Well there ya go.
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
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
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
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.
'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…
Heya
I hope he gets a good ride, for his own sake if no one elses. That was a crap break.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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.
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.
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.
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
the dreaded H-D list
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Boys cut the grass in other households? Really?
I think I’ve been had.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
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?
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 !
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Excellent......
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Vacation mage engaged
Back from an am ride and ready for THE RACE!
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
Where'd you go Dude?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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.
correct
ONe direction you’re Eddy in the other… well, just me.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
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.
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.
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
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
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.
(raising coffee mug)
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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.
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.
this tour really could be perfect
i love the percurse, very different from that last years.That Mount Ventoux stage could be mythic
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
Thank you, Donny
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
i was disappointed the bowler
on your avatar wearing purple wasn’t Jesus himself.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
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.
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!
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
i'm pst +1
so, NO. they should be up and conga-dancing on the keyboard.
Incroyable! Incroyable! Incroyable!
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
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 ?
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
I envy...
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It's getting cloudy in Monaco
The clouds have really increased in the last hour.
http://tinyurl.com/mr86q5
as long as those clouds are not dark, . . .
thundershowers can wait another day as far as I am concerned (and I am concerned)
:)
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.
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.
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.
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 :-\
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!!!
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.
+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?
He says he's limber
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
You mean coitus?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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.
Morning gang!
Cycling on the computer, Wimbledon on TV, coffee made, what could be better on this 4th of July
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
We got to think Spartacus for this afternoon, no?
Bah....Cavendish?!
I've got Contador
Finishing second behind Tony Martin.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
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 Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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?
heh
Dude has “musty old wardrobe” written all over him.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
better get used to it I'm afraid
even the French are catching on over here
Bah....Cavendish?!
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 Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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
I'm not gonna lie
I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for a race. Love the tour.
well
you’re on the right website.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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!
Heh
guess the time they first mention Columbia. I’ll say 6:45
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
6:43
and no Columbia mention yet.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
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”
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.
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
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 Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions
grazie
should’ve figured. They list results??
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
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 Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:39 AM EDT reply actions
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.
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.
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.
she will break you
if she finds out.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Success! And she's still asleep
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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
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.
Crit with old pros on French ES
Bah....Cavendish?!
Ignatias Konovalovas ad!
That is frickin cool!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions
that was aweseom!
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
No
you’re awesome!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
The back of the team truck.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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.
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.
there's a store full of them (well, close to them)
just down the block. I spend a lot of time there.
PLEASE SWITCH TO SECOND LIVE THREAD!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions
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