Tour de France Stage 1 -- Monaco ITT... LIVE! Fourth thread

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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
Olympic Men's RR I think
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
yep... what a hoot that was
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Something like that. Loads of fun that night!
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
why
didn’t I think of that??
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
what’s the point?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Do riders
get excited about being cheered on by a machine??
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Grabsch going slow isn't exactly a surprise
Pretty slow in the first TT at DL too
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
late season peak??
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
ooh
my tech division is in the kitchen
Kirsten
oh boy....miller is not going to be happy
Bah....Cavendish?!
oohh!
Levi a tad snippy! Are he and Frankie not buds?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
didn't get that on France 2....what he say?
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Frankie asked if he was having probs on the decent
Levi gave a smart assed answer like “really, and I thought I was doing well…”
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
sorta
joking, but maybe in a non-joking way
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
very snarky
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
"Thanks for telling me I looked tentative"
Said it was only his 3rd day on the TT bike.
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Here:
Frankie said that Levi looked tentative on the descent and Levi said “Gee thanks.” in a sarcastic way and that he thought he was going good on the descent.
he was, for levi
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Lang +58 at int
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
Chapeau for Millar for not going down there
Touch and go.
Lost one of my live feeds, but found aother and hopefully using ITVs when they go live
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
only 15 minutes :/
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
What's up with that corner?
Haven’t seen the likes of that in a while.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
What, you have sun?
Doper
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 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey Jens - Have I told - You suck!
Have a great vaca and enjoy your day!
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
you're about 5 min behind
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Yikes. Millar got hurt there.
who’s the next big name on the course?
Oj jens!!!!
"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
Jens! time!!!
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
In case no one noticed - some German guy from Saxo is on the course
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I think J E N S could do a good time...
Bah....Cavendish?!
Not that he'll come close to winning but yes in a 1 week race he'd do well
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Terrible shades on O Grady
Bah....Cavendish?!
Ohh Go Jens!!
"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
HuH you get that from what?? We love Jens! here at PdC
"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 ok.. my bad
"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
Nikki when does Christian Start?
And what is with number 51, I hear a lot about it but I don’t know what it means.
6:34 local time over there.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
and Stuey.. YaY SexyBank..
"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
u fancy those shades though?
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh god, how to stay awake...
… I am sooo not in form for the Tour :-( . I am seriously considering setting an alarm for 2:50am, just in case…
Yes indeed, i'm here and so should you... Harden up and open a bottle of wine and go forth and watch
"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
that's right!
HTFU
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Some of us
were up at 5am, ’cause of an inability to say no to Saturday overtime…
i was awake at 5, but i have been in training
"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
lang's taking his dear sweet time
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
just off the beach?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone I should care about ride for them or are they like A2Gr?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
tho, i do like conta's little smile in the start house at the dauphine
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Lang didn't seem to be going hard at all
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
NO photos from P-R, ok people?
Just don’t do it!
Yep has a gastro problem..
:et’s hope Qst made the right choice..
"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 should be right
in a day or two.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
only if its showing on the skin suit?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Ok, I appoligize
voluntary 10 scond penalty added to my time
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Yay, Eisel!
Jeeze it’s muggy here. Think we’re gonna have thunderstorms tonight
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
It wasn't a complaint, i love thunderstorms
But yours sounds more exciting!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Eek! At least you're ok
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Sunny, breazy, and 74 (f) in Mtn Maryland
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I thought he won already
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Yes indeed Ruthann
give us Jens!
"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
yep indeed.. wahoo
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
We have quit our day jobs
And will be going on a tour after the Tour. Don’t miss us at your local joint.
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 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Not the Euterpe gig?
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 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
now they're closing French feeds?
I’ve resorted to Russian
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
something awesome
in Denmark?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Too bad you don't understand Danish
We have Jørgen Leth commentating this year :-)
by LittleOldLady on Jul 4, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope. Still good to see him though. :-P~~ ha ha.
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
Perhaps not, but he looks good on the bike..
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Nice
That’s my pick for the Lanterne rouge
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 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Only problem is that he would be part of the lead out train for cav
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Which means that he needs to go slooooow in the mountains
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 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Bye, all
Biking off to Wash. Nationals game — perhaps Lance will win, because I know the Nats won’t.
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
did an internship there last year
and went to a Nats game.
Painfully empty, devoid of any enthusiasm from those that were there. Terrible for sports, although the ballpark itself is very nice.
Is it? Kinda looks stupid on TV
so does the new Mets ballpark. Guess I’m spoiled having the best park in the majors here in town.
give it time
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Not before the Pittsburgh Pirates
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
easy or I'll open a Terrible Towel on your ass
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Great park, not so good ownership - for the pirates
As a regional resident (1.5 hours south), I enjoy listening to the broadcasts too. Though its a little like reruns on TV in terms of the outcome.
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Umm, not...this...year
I’m happy they are coming to town in a few days, great chance to take the wild card lead for my rocks
Are the Pirates rubbish....
I’m way out of touch with the States
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
see previous Towel comment...
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm ... relegation might make them more competitive.
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Jens!!!
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Thought Jens! would have gone better...
Bah....Cavendish?!
Have they set a date?
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Think Andy will be wearing white....
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
nice one Ruthann :)
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
why are they trying to sell me
oil and car insurance
Kirsten
atleast its not a car
renault laguna coupe from eurosport
in case you run out of gas
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
So much for ITV showing it online, just tried it, says "Not broadcasting" really?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Well i'm watching on tv with Eurosport...but,
for me blog and the purpose of screen shots was going to use ITV’s online service which seems to not be working :p So i’ve found an online alternative which i shall say no more of because i’d like it to keep working
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Perhaps, but i'm fairly happy with the one i've found
Must try and investigate if there’s one that will be consistent all way through this tour like i had in the Giro
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Ok, Levi time holding up well - I see no worse than 5th at this point?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
hmmm... we're slowing down on the commenting here people
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hey, that only happened once...
and it was a triple post, so to be accurate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Happened a couple of times, actually.
You had at least one double as well as the triple. Maybe more.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
today?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
apologies... slow loading probs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
It's cos Lance finished, they think it's all over
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
ohh definately not
"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're settling into TT mode...
Bah....Cavendish?!
by bradBordeaux on Jul 4, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Jens!
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Sexybank Overload..
"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
No such thing
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
start ramp
Why don’t they have a finishing ramp? Could be fun.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
like it.
Pop up at the top, stick the landing, and then they record your time.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Paul: Saxo should change their tactics??
yellow jersey. LBL. Tour de Suisse. Yep, better try something else.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions
not enough drama
builds character- you know
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
The new Specializeds look so strange, gotta agree with Harmon the handlebars just look not legal
But the UCI people will have looked over them, just breaks the “2 sets” rule, whatever. Rules are confusing
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Millar: braking issues
Carbon is a piss-poor braking surface.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
boy, sorenson rocks all over his bike there...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
His first Tour. Jens!Jens! finished 11th, for now. He looks great to me, nice and lean.
You know, coming from an uneducated eye. :-)
Oops, meant to say it is Jens!'s 12th Tour start. Insert that in there, sorry.
My fingers are too excited!
one hour to go
will my wife wake up in time?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions
Two hours?
Sastre doesn’t start 30 minutes from now? Shee-it. I have to stain the deck before the heat comes on…
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
harumph
Minus the kids I would be totally down for a four-hour prologue. But right now I’m entertaining them with coins, which are being thrown around the dining room. Parenting 101!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
You've gotta be joking!
It’s not even 2am yet!
And enough about that ‘heat’ thing :-(. Hmph. Can’t feel my feet here..
Since no-one else will give him any love...Moinard is on the road!
Soft spot for Amael
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
A meal? I thought these guys were on a diet?
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Haha ;)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
I'm sorry - another 10 second penalty
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
I mentioned him in the preview
minus the unlaut, or whatever the French version is.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
5 yrs of French
and I never heard that word.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I can't get my keyboard to do all the fancy things for him, the Germans or the Spaniards
But i did see that :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Van Hummel takes a clear lead in the Lanterne rouge
The skill he shows in his foucs on his goal is amazing – aready over 2.5 minutes in arrears
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Ciolek about to start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is Linus holding his hand?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Yep, we can hope right?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Tell us how you really feel about that
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 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
and?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh man, what is Romain Feillu wearing?!
A Gold helmet?!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
oh, he did not look well...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
there's steph's cutie
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
BROOS?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
no, arashiro
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Ok
I’’m down with that.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Arashiro looks like an excitable kid, love it :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
WOOHOO!
My wife is awake!!! I am freeeeeeeeee
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions
Ohhh no fair!
We get the Sidi one with Contador chasing a shoe…
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
say what?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
We normally get
Ads for treatments for ‘male dysfunctions’ …
that used to be bettini
in rainbows no less
btw, chris (whomever), approaching 275 comments on this thread
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Oh George.
In HD on big screen. Swooon. :-)
For kicks, just checked my VDS team, 14 riders in this thing. Nice. :-)
I love C, not because he rocks as a cyclist, but because deep down he's a band geek! LOL!
Paul saying it isn't a bad tactic for Astana to send out two guys early
as if they decide who goes when.
They don't?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
PLEASE SWITCH TO FOURTH LIVE THREAD
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
er
FIFTH
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 4, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Benna Benna benna
"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
















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