Le Tour Stage 2... LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 5, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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Back in the saddle again? Today's lumpy stage might present opportunities to get away, but Columbia will get their first test as Cavendish's escorts home for a potential sprint. Should be a mellower morning than yesterday, but today the show is over and it's down to work. Enjoy!
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Stage 2 here we come!
Can’t wait to see Fabians Yellow bike.
"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
Should be seein it in about 3 min...
Bah....Cavendish?!
About Fabian
Danish TV2 are sending 6h TdF almost every day, and among the funny facts about Fabian are that he is the one on the team that eat most food (Chris Anker eat second most) and he is the one with the most hair products.
Today his bike will be yellow.
France 4 live-ish now....Village Depart
Bah....Cavendish?!
Strike that....France 3
Bah....Cavendish?!
Team selections
Can anyone explain how they picked the teams for the Tour? I know the ones with a pro license (?) automatically get picked (barring Astana-like scandal), but I’m not sure about the others. What criteria do they use to decide on those last couple of teams?
e.g. Barloworld- I thought they did great on debut, with Soler, and Robbie Hunter etc. I know they didn’t do so well last year (i think), but Soler crashed early, so why wouldn’t they get another invite?
Anyway, I’m not saying it’s the Tour’s fault that I picked Soler for my TdF VDS without checking that he was actually invited (ahem). I just kind of assumed that as a former Maillot Pois winner, they’d have him back. [end grumble].
Alas, Team Commit Me Baby One More Time will have to struggle on with only 9 riders, although I’m very happy about Kreuziger’s TT performance.
by LurkerMcLurkerson on Jul 5, 2009 6:04 AM EDT reply actions
Barloworld had a positive test at the Tour last year
porbably what cost them
That's right
Moises whatshisname. Bugger.
That was why the Fuji team didn’t get an invite this year wasn’t it? They had a rider nabbed in the bio passport snare. But Lampre had one too. And neither team employed the rider when the dodgy values arose. Seems a little arbitrary.
by LurkerMcLurkerson on Jul 5, 2009 6:23 AM EDT up reply actions
wasn't there even speculation
about the timing of several fairly light crashes & basically invisible injuries around that time, relative to the announcement of testing for new varieties of EPO? Very rude if it wasn’t true, of course. And presumably even if it was true for some, it probably wasn’t true for all. And for sure, a microfracture of the wrist can be troubling for a long time. But a lot of people would have been more convinced by, say, a protruding bone. Also, even more contentiously / even ruder to mention, there are rumors that some sorts of doping / hematocrit boosting can trigger (or worsen) to the sort of vein abnormality that killed his teammate. IMHO, given how many people clearly did dope in the past, either this was not diagnosed in the past, or it is only a risk in combination with some other factor (location of injection? Type of doping? Position on the bike, training regimen? Or a baseless rumor born to “explain” a random statistical blip that needed no explanation?). Anyway, I suspect that’s what the non-invite was about. And don’t kill the messenger. If you look at Soler’s VDS point value, I figure some of the powers that be at PdC were integrating some of the same rumorage (or just noticing his long dry spell in results following what seemed to be a minor injury).
No-one really knows
there are usually a few teams pushing to get the last couple of invites, and all sorts of odd reasons lead to one team getting picked over another. Barlo got an entry in 2007 partly because they were registered as being an English team, even though they are based in Italy and have far stronger ties with South Africa. The Vuelta picked 2 Dutch teams this year, Vacansoleil and Skil-Shimano because they are setting out from Holland. Expect to see at least one of them, maybe both, at next year’s Tour for similar reasons.
Good News to start the day (if a little O/T)
Pedro Horrillo is writing a series of articles on the Tour in El Pais – article one and article two – seems he is mending well, if slowly.
Cavendish - "le Mozart du onze-dents" (the Mozart of the 11-tooth sprocket) – L’Equipe
Even with cyclists
you still get the old formula 1 photo syndrome. Back in the days of film, a friend came back with four or five rolls showing pretty much the same piece of track, barely a whole car there in total. Vrooom.
Good morning all :)
I hear Igor Anton and Txurruka have been on the attack? Albertina, we must pray TV goes live soon!
I don’t think Eurosport will be going live at 12.15 as planned as the racing they were showing is suspended for a few minutes for a crash :/ Bleurgh
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
They were only on lap 2 of 11
So yeah, hope no-one’s injured but if it’s suspended can’t we see the Tour till they’re fixed and ready to go ;)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Yay Anton and Amets!
Looks like they’ve been pulled back now though? Yes, I sussed that there was some sort of race related issue on ES. Meh.
Adrenalina Italiana!
Live ticker
The official TdF site have a live ticker
http://gaps.letour.fr/us.html
and at the upper right corner there are a link to Video, that link take you to a site where there are a lot of video links, but I do not know if they are georestrictet or not.
I would like to, but it won't work for me, not sure what's going on there! :s
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Ah thankyou, i was trying to use it from somewhere else and wasn't having 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.
Hehe, yay! Fabian!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Whatt? He never used to give up! :/ pft
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Yesterday Clément said
‘I wont be attacking the next couple of days. There might be some danger because of the wind tomorrow and I will protect Menchov and Gesink.’
Well… that’s kinda funny
That's a fine sentiment, but it's damned early in the morning for that.
Plus, the husband is still asleep.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Good morning my European friends (and others in Upsidedown Land)
Mmm, Costa Rican French roast.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Boca Java's Surfing Safari here...
vanilla, caramel, Kahlua flavored… yumulicious
Sure, I could have stayed in the past. I could have even been king. But in my own way, I *am* king... Hail to the king, baby!
Dude, that sounds like dessert. It's still morning ;-)
But I admit to being intrigued.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
flavored beans only, no booze.
sadly, this ole geezer can no longer handler hair de chien
Sure, I could have stayed in the past. I could have even been king. But in my own way, I *am* king... Hail to the king, baby!
Working on your broken English so you can better communicate with riders from the Continent?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Yeah, i think i could swap my dull view for there right about now :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Gid moaning/ofternuun/ivning
I don’t like car racing.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
I don't like car racing either.
Come to think of it, Indianapolis may not be the ideal town for me.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I feel you there
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Oh yes, but unlike in cycling they're bound to show the podium :P
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
AG2R looks weird...still getting used to the kit.
Dessel interests me, brown and blue kit, beautiful blue bike and…yellow shoes. Now i know he loves his yellow shoes, as do I, but looks odd with that kit
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
So Fabian went with the black shorts instead of matching ones.
But yes, I suppose yellow shorts would make his butt look big.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I quite like the yellow and black combo too :)
Plus with a yellow bike you don’t need the shorts
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Uh huh. Suddenly everybody likes yellow and black--must inform Columbia they're now in fashion.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
The thing is
Tony’s arse is a thing of beauty. A large thing of beauty. Not everyone is blessed in that way. It is possible to have ‘large’ without ‘beautiful’.
Oh no, now I’ve got ‘Baby Got Back’ (Sir Mixalot) going through my head….
Team White Shorts is so going to rule Tour-only VDS.
Starting real soon.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
We've had a setback or two, but team spirit is high.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I was as high as #2 in last year's Velogames competition.
Then got killed in end of Tour points—ended up in the 30s somewhere. But there were thousands of players, so it still wasn’t bad.
This year I have year-long VDS, Tour-only VDS, Velogames, and Versus.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
depends on how they award points though
the SBS one does not pay a lot for final GC
so I went with a bunch of sprinters…
Don't know that one.
But there are only so many I can keep track of anyway.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
They don't give points for any of the other jerseys do they?
Points only seem to be for stage placings and overall.
think so
are you in it as well?
they are pretty generous with the money though…I was in a bit of a shock seeing I can afford Bert and Cav and Fabian and Oscarito and Hushovd….
I am
Some of their pricing was ridiculous. Tyler Farrar costing more than Hushovd etc. But it was nice to be able afford so many of the big dudes.
Maybe we should start a PdC mini-league….
I just did it
If anyone else on PdC has an SBS fantasy team and wants to have a little mini-competition amongst ourselves, the details are
League Name: Podium Cafe
League password: bennalanche
Contador has polka dot sunglasses :)
Wow! White with red spots, gorgeous! French eurosport had a little interview with him, British are talking to “experts instead”
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Van de Walle
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
I'm about to direct message you a link to go with your audio ;)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Go Jussi!
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
WHERE'S MY VDS UPDATE???
Also, you kids have fun, today. Off for a nice ride in Rappahannock’s hills.
I have to go to a flippin rehearsal at 3.30.
Fair to assume that this wretched conductor isn’t into either cycling or tennis! Grrr.
Adrenalina Italiana!
Would your conductor not accept that the TDF is important enough to merit being on visually, even if no audio?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
You'd think...but I already got a snide email when I said I might be a bit late.
So now I really do have to turn up at 3.30.
Adrenalina Italiana!
Uh-oh, snide e-mail? :/
I wouldn’t even mention it then, just pray your favourites don’t win, or if they do you record it
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Yes. On his way home from a training ride.
He’s not at full fitness, but everyone else might fall over!
Adrenalina Italiana!
I put the VDS points in the post-stage thread yesterday
With yesterday’s points, your year-long team sits 94th.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Oooh Dan Lloyd is still in the Eurosport commentary box!
I forgot Sean was there yesterday, since Dan spoke a fair bit he got to sit and say less than normal, plus Dan answered David faster than Sean normally does
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Aaaaargh! This is killing me!
WHY do SBS insist on inflicting upon us half an hour of Tommo drivelling, Phil drivelling, Gabriel’s bloody cooking segment… it’s torture, I tell you!
BTW, anyone watching SBS… any idea WTF Tony was on about with “three plus three is six, and one is seven”? I am assuming it wasn’t just a spontaneous random demonstration of his arithmetic skills….
Stef Clement is doing 32% of the work in the break currently
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
I love statistics like that
Speaks to my inner geek
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Waiting for Vs to come on, but Trading Places is running now.
Dan Ackroyd just ate a piece of salmon through his santa beard. Priceless.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
It certainly is :-)
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
It certainly is :-)
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
apparently so
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Fränk
FFS!
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Didn't see that one coming
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Totally out of the blue
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh Frank! Frankie Schleck and Igor Anton
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
johan bruyneel is twittering from the team car
Sure, I could have stayed in the past. I could have even been king. But in my own way, I *am* king... Hail to the king, baby!
"Lance is biding his time and still has an excellent chance to win"
Signed – Johan
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Wow, I think I might have a gap on you there
Where are you at, Bruce?
Yeah I know that, mate
… I was asking about ‘km to go’ ;-)
So he almost hit a car and a bike?
Christ, he’s worst than Danielson
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Some fun facts about your breakaway?
Why not, naff all else going on now Schleck is drafting (to the point of re-Schlecking) and upright (for now, touch wood)..
The rider with the newest win is of course Clement, he won Stage 8 of the Dauphine last month. Clement is also the youngest, 26 years of age. Dessel and Auge are both 34, while Veikkanen is 28.
The tallest rider in the breakaway? Well Dessel and Clement are both 5 foot 11.5 inches and Auge and Veikkanen are both 5 foot 8, how equal!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
The first 8 seconds of Vs coverage leads off with
“Yesterday the world was focused on Lance Armstrong’s first race back in the Tour de France.” And Bob Roll is going on and on that Lance still has a strong chance to win.
May have to go to the mute early
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
So they really think he can climb better than Contador, Schleck, Sastre, Evans, Menchov, Liqui boys etc etc
Oh dear
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Except Jussi
Who should have an additional 30 secs. The Bruce gap.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Your gap or the gap to the peleton?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
That was Carlton but yes...
A stomach wax ball or something from a whale, the town of Grasse used to use them to make perfume till whale stuff was banned, random fact he gave Harmon and the boys
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
I know what you mean
Dullsville! And he had no idea what was going on most of the time
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
I think it was when he appeared to say that Pierre Rolland won LBL
that finished me off. That and translating “puncheur” as puncture. Although perhaps that was meant to be a joke…
Ambergris from the sperm whale
Why do I know this stuff? I have no idea.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions
David Harmon, thank God.
They seem to have acquired Dan Lloyd too, who’s not short of a word or two!
Nope!
In the commentary box for the actual racing is Sean Kelly, Dave Harmon and for a stage or two Dan Lloyd (Cervelo) and in the studio is James, Magnus Backstedt and Brian Smith, Duffers nowhere to be seen as of yet so cross your fingers and toes it stays this way
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Looks like everyone's predicting Cav for today.
How’s Thor doing these days? Anyone? Bueller?
Sure, I could have stayed in the past. I could have even been king. But in my own way, I *am* king... Hail to the king, baby!
Quiet lately but working on his sprint form
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
isn't that called an Ulrich?
Sure, I could have stayed in the past. I could have even been king. But in my own way, I *am* king... Hail to the king, baby!
How bad did the car look?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
I assume Brice Feillu is Romain's brother
Is he also a sprinter?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
Yep, younger bro, he's 24 at the end of this Tour
And yep, also a sprinter, slightly more of an all-rounder than Romain but not much
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Thanks
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
No problem!
Last year he won Stage 5 of the Tour Alsace and Stage 2 Paris-Correze
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
I've heard climber
that’s how they were portrayed in Procycling . The different brothers, one climber one sprinter.
Hmm could indeed be, i remember him being more of an all-rounder
But honestly i’m weaker on the smaller French riders, can’t get motivated to learn tons about them
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Average speed for the second hour of racing has been 36.4 km/h
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Just?! Jeeze, poor you! :/
It hasn’t been super exciting but it’s interesting to watch, more than studio crap anyway
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
They just caught us up with highlights
Frank looks like he’s used to crashing by now. Had a very resigned look on his face
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Haha, Harmon said when they walked past Saxobank mechanics yesterday they were...
Building up Cancellara’s yellow frame while having a pizza and beer party! Sounds fun :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Cancellara's mechanic is removing some cheese from the bike right now
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, but...
Tony’s arse definitely looks big in black
Tony's ass would look big in stripes
Let’s face it – his ass is huge.
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Oh no!
I have no problem with it ;-).
Upthread there was talk about ‘yellow shorts would make his arse look big’
That would've been one giant chicken
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, c'mon
Bjarne’s boys always have, ahem, tastefully done shorts ;-)
Carlos wore yellow shorts last year.
Don’t remember what Frank did, but will check…
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Black if memory serves
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
He crashed if memory serves
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Joke - whenever Frank is mentioned can crashing be far behind?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
You're right. Sastre did too, except for the all-yellow skinsuit in the final TT.
So I guess not big on the yellow shorts as a team.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
VS doen't choose the camera shots, it's a french feed
Sure, I could have stayed in the past. I could have even been king. But in my own way, I *am* king... Hail to the king, baby!
Yep and the French, well the ones doing the Tour..
are always good on scenery
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Internet feed on my netbook: screen 3 inches wide.
Versus on our friends’ HD TV: 4 feet wide.
It has its purpose.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Vs does choose to show the 4 jerseys whereabouts, along with an Astana jersey. I am not making that up
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
I guess they could use the excuse that Astana are best team (hint the yellow numbers)
But then why just show a certain rider..
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Not only that, but how the fuck do you measure the position of an entire TEAM?
or is it just the secret LA jersey?
Assholes.
What the fluorescent numbers?
Well they finished with Contador, Kloden, Levi and LA in the top 10 so they’re currently best team, riders highest up in GC…
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Yellow numbers = leaders on team classification
That’s not new at all.
Indeed, i thought that was you meant though, nm
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Ohhh ok
I’m not watching Vs so apologies
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Nw - you've got ES?
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
It's just Lance and to a lesser extent, Levi
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Er. There is a team ranking, and Astana is currently number one.
Versus didn’t make that up.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Yes, but they are showing the Astana jersey so everyone knows which team is Lance's
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Sorry, my point wasn't about the numbers...
…it was about the Vs. ‘Astana’ Jersey in their time gap display.
I understand the need for hype, but fucking hell that's over the top
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
signature test
"The Map is not the Territory" ~ A. Korzybski
by le.tour.fan on Jul 5, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions
What an awful, awful, awful show
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Boonen interview :) Thanks Eurosport
He’s wearing that new jersey well
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Anyone else thinking Cofidis' Look bikes are pretty nice atm?
Red and white, fairly classy..
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Hang on...more desperate housewives!!! Where's the cycling?!
Was supposed to start at 2! Aaaaaaaargh!
Adrenalina Italiana!
That's a capital offense
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
It said half 2 when i checked! ITV either don't care
or don’t have much money to buy more?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
:( Aww
Good news is your boys are safely in the peloton chilling. Anton had elbow grazes, i got a screen shot going on the blog after the race, it’s in lot number…2, he seems ok though
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
The dog is now lying on the keyboard.......
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Who does the Dog like to Win the stage ?
"The Map is not the Territory" ~ A. Korzybski
by le.tour.fan on Jul 5, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Must be a small dog
If you can type around him
14 lbs of terrier mix
She likes Cav today, but is secretly a Boonen fan
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Never get between a Dog & its Boonen
"The Map is not the Territory" ~ A. Korzybski
by le.tour.fan on Jul 5, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to have to shun you now
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
Hehe, I want the medical car, white convertible Audi A4, i could have one of those quite nicely
Not the A or S5 but it’ll do.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Ohh my Caisse boys...that's Rojas chasing back on no?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Or else what?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Excellent!
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Jul 5, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
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