ENECO Tour Stage 3... LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 21, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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Another nondescript stage, from the distant fan's perspective, and another probable sprint if Garmin can hold it together. Actually, they might get a little help from Quick Step, since the stage rolls through Tom Boonen's hometown of Mol. Will hometown pride overcome that nagging sensation that Boonen can't hang with Tyler Farrar in a sprint? Probably. Real action is over the weekend, but this should be fun.
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1st!
Tommeke. Or Guarnieri. Please.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
O/T The Tour of Ireland starts today too.
I’d be happy to do a Helsy style ticker for it but I really can’t as I’m at work and couldn’t give it anything like my full attention, but I can try and update occasionally here unless anyone wants to do a separate thread? There should be tickers around but no live pictures as far as I can tell.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Please--no Ireland updates here!
Those of us in the States might want to watch it on Versus tonight.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Oh ok! I hadn't realised that you had it on tonight.
I’ll keep schtum ;-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
But it's a bummer for those of us who have nothing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well we can create a separate thread if your like, but I shouldn't really spend my working day glued to it!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I understand. We have no feed though so we can't offer. Sorry
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Probably best...
even though i see it no deifferent when we have had 2 races on the same day before,, live coverage is live 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
Delayed TV coverage in a bunch of places--none where you are?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Bummer... Oh well i'll wait for updates from others..
"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
SBS appears on the graphic
however Athletics and the Ashes trump TDI. There is no coverage
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The decathletes are gorgeous!
Actually, i love athletics
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Who won? I missed it last night!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Ah yes, he's quite yummy.
When’s the men’s pole vault final? I’d be bummed to miss that… ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
So who's your favourite?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ergh
Cold dead eyes, cold dead heart. Brilliant though
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But he's so charming and he tries hard
Pathetic, I know
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was there when 'our Cathy' won
Does that count?
Actually running was my thing too although I always liked to swim more. Anyway, your guy will win
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I agree
Wish I could rid myself of the feeling that he’s a ‘cold dead hands’ sort of guy.
I need to stop now…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Bah! I'll be out on Saturday!
The two French guys are pretty fine, and a couple of the Germans too :-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
But the US will be 1 and 2
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But i did see on OneHD they are having Worlds from Swiss live..
Trying to find details..
"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
OOOH! Fingers crossed
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes, they had an add on the other nite...
"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 was on Whirpool the other night
guys over there were saying Foxtel is getting 25 new channels in 2010, including EuroSport!
yeah I saw that
really do hope ONE get into the cycling game, they’ve got pretty much everything else after all.
Another nondescript stage?! I am outraged!!1
Stage 1: Gent, Oudenaarde, Kluisbergen, Waregem, Tiegemberg, Nokereberg. Stage 2: Harelbeke, Kluisbergen, Oude Kwaremont, Kruisberg, Brakel, Berendries, Geraardsbergen, De Muur, Bosberg, Affligem, Grimbergen, Brussel. Stage 3: Niel, Tremelo, Baal, Herentals, Kasterlee, Mol, Balen. Names that (should) resonate with classics, beer and bad weather lovers all over the world!
LoL, I was looking at those names.. and ticking off the ones i've been too
"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
Mmmm classic...beer.
I have goosebumps now. Tommeke lives in Balen, no? But was born in Mol.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I'll give you Herentals
but Balen and Mol won’t do it unless Boonen HTFU and stops acting like a teenager . As for the others, I’m an ignoramus.
Niel: big GVA Trofee cyclocross event “Jaarmarktcross”
Tremelo: home of Niels Albert
Baal: home of Sven Nys
Herentals: home of Rik Van Looy (Rik II), “De Keizer van Herentals”
Kasterlee: home of Ludo Dierckxens, “De Beer van Kasterlee” (where beer means bear, sorry about that)
Albertina got Mol/Balen covered.
OK , I'll give you Kasterlee as well because the 2001 P-R is my favourite ever
As for the first three you must have us confused with the Dirt-Mongering Drew.
The closest I’ve come to a religious experience is when we took delivery of the Demeyere cookware the weekend of Het (Volk) and I realized it was made (or based at least) in Herentals. Surely a sign from above?
Watch it Jens
I knew I liked Ted for a reason.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
The goddam plane has crashed into the mountain!
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
Start talking you bum!
We’ve been frantically trying to reach you, Dude.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
Which led to much snickering when I was a kid
My dad worked abroad and when we went to visit everyone made a weird face when I introduced myself. Because you don’t laugh outright at a cute kid who introduces himself as “Toilet” but you’re not un-affected either…………..
Tremelo...that's why I've heard of Tremelo! ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
So long as it's not Farrar again
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But it's starting to have that Cavendish feel about it :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Go Tommeke!
I never thought I’d say that.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Pfft...
…Farrar can win as many races in a row as he want’s as far as I’m concerned.
The more he wins now, the more motivation to keep giving Cav a race, unlike some Tornados I know.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
Your boredom threshold is lower than mine
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hey, an advanced thanks to anyone who'll do updates today :)
I was going to post Ireland updates in Limousin thread but I’ll refrain because spoilers suck and i didn’t realise Versus were showing coverage! Nice. Think you’ll probably get more than we do here… hm.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Looks like you Brits get it on ITV4
Friday 21st August: 7.00 – 8.00pm, (Repeat Saturday 22nd August: 1.00 – 2.00pm)
Saturday 22nd August: 8.00 – 9.00pm, (Repeat Sunday 23rd August: 1.00 – 2.00pm)
Sunday 23rd August: 7.00 – 8.00pm, (Repeat Monday 24th August: 1.00 – 2.00pm)
Monday 24th August (overall highlights): 7.00 – 8.00pm, (Repeat Tuesday 25th August: 1.00 – 2.00pm)
Probably the same thing we’re going to get on VS.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
We do, for an hour which is better than nothing
But i could have sworn they said they were doing live coverage on the weekend ones, obviously not, strange
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
NO! It's horrible :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Excellent
Although the amount of buffering has convinced me not to shell out money for it. Who ever would have believed I’d be singing the praises of Justin TV?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
CTV works best for me on Google Chrome
just a little jerky there. Firefox was impossible—the buffering just went on and on and on…
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I've tried everything suggested by you, Jens and Bruce to no avail
But I appreciated the tips
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I've been watching on firefox
and besides it combining with my 5 other open windows to slow my computer i didn’t suffer buffering much, a little jerky from time to time but so is justin!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
So maybe it's a Mac thing
albeit a very beautiful Mac?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Perhaps, my crappy dell doesn't have the buffer issues but just slows it all down
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
one would think
the amount of complains you see regularly here would’ve convinced you not to give them any money looooong time ago…
I have never even considered it until now
but the last few days put that idea to bed
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm still tempted occasionally by the English commentary
but so far the reliability doesn’t seem to be there. I can put up with problems in free feeds, but if I were paying it would drive me utterly batshit crazy.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
ding ding ding ding ding!
We have a winner.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
It is extraordinary
I think I have pretty fast internet and I’m in Europe so there shouldn’t be far-away-aussie-issues but I still have a badly stuttering feed.
?
I’ve given up on CTV before but it just seems strange that whatever changes they do people still seem to have issues. Wish A&B could move on to somewhere where on could enjoy their superb work.
(I’ve been watching Eneco with no-probs streaming from RTBF and stuttering CTV audio in the background)
I seem to have read that you have feed issues
due to bandwidth or long distances or whatever?
No slur intended. My aussie mocking usually includes the words “barby” or “shrimp”. My repertoire is limited.
No worries mate
but when you’re taking the pis remember it’s prawns and ‘barbie’ :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Helping me mock you?
Is this wise?
I didn’t want to say “Barbie” seeing as it is sensitive now that Haussler apparently is german again.
Of course we were made to have the piss taken
Read about HH. Was trying to work out if I cared. (I don’t), but barbie is another matter.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Speaking of Worlds next year
Have all my Accom booked, and i’m very excited as the apartment I have is on the TT course, away from the main part of Geelong.. But in the Botanical Gardens, .. Wahooooooooooo
"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
Clever girl
A holiday in Geelong. How bizarre
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
OK. That's gorgeous
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah found accom at Torquay, BUT
the accom in Geelong is on the list of hotel the teams etc will be staying in… There are about 9 hotels that have been identified….
"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
Oh thats a definate ..YES
"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
Oh stop that
Until I hear him say it himself.. I’m still claiming him as an Aussie… and as he isn’t riding for Germany this year, he is still eligible to ride for us next..
"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
Read CN, he's riding for Germany in 2010
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I did
Still ot from his mouth, it states HH said that he will ride for Germany… doesn’t say who interviewed him, when the interview was…. and Seems that the interview came from the BDR federation and what HH apparently told the BDR federation…
It’s still not a done deal for me, until I see him interviewed and say it….
"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's odd.
He’s spent years saying he’s going to switch to an Aussie license—what did you people do to piss him off?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Had more good cyclists?
Don’t know really
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
or Shane. It's his generation's version of Bruce
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thinking he might be just keeping BDR Fed happy for now..
Mike Tom spoke to his dad today, his dad says he still wants to ride for Aust…. something weird is going on…
"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
Must admit, i did wonder
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Other sources add
that UCI wouldn’t allow him to compete for Australia
http://www.radsport-news.com/sport/sportnews_58948.htm
"Winning only builds ego, but getting dropped builds character" - Steven Cozza
Hhhm Can you tell me why the UCI wouldn't let him?
Otherwise i’m going to have to google translate the whole article..
As long has he gets a CA licence then there is no reason they can stop him..
"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 has to do with
the fact that he rode for Germany earlier
"Winning only builds ego, but getting dropped builds character" - Steven Cozza
Yes as a junior..
He can ride, as long as he hasn’t ridden for Ger for 2yrs, if he rode junior, 3yr if open. so if he doesn’t ride this year he is eligible to ride for Aust. The statement in the article is by the BDR fed, not the UCI..
"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
or could be 3yr for either.. But he still meets the requirement
"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
or he has modern talking hair
so he must not ride for Australia. Never underestimate the power of the ‘bloke’.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Seems reasonable
but I don’t really buy the “I changed my mind”. He sounded so determinated before
"Winning only builds ego, but getting dropped builds character" - Steven Cozza
It has that Astana feel about it
Sort of greedy
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hope springs eternal..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Jens has been told
about prawns. And the correct spelling of the name of a certain inner Sydney suburb. He just refuses to accept…
I suspected, but someone has to be the whipping boy ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A and B seem great although the buffering is a little disruptive.
I love a Scottish accent too
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There's a Tour of Ireland thread up if anyone's interested....
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
OK, so what's the definitive word...
… are there likely to be moving pictures which are accessible Down Under? And do not involve endless buffering and ads which associate the work of Gustav Holst with cycling shoes?
Switch the time zone on your computer and try RTBF.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Gracias, will give it a go.
I shall now travel backwards in time, and see what happens…
Two more riders out of Eneco
Gregory Rast and JJ Haedo both gone.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
The only good thing about him
is that he looks very good. Saw him up close a few years back at the finish in Copenhagen, and he is absolutely good looking. Too bad that he is not so good on the bike.
Matt Goss on the other hand is a very good bike rider and I hope that he stays on Saxo Bank.
by LittleOldLady on Aug 21, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
He's not a bad sprinter
he just seems to lack those final % of stamina to get to the end of the bigger races intact. On a smaller team maybe he’s have more protection but Saxo almost always have better riders to protect.
Agree
but it is lacking those final % that is so disappointing.
by LittleOldLady on Aug 21, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
He does fine in small races
but when the competition and terrain get tough, he cant even hold on. It bothers me that Riis sometimes seems to favor Haedo over Goss, despite the constant lack of results when doing so. Matt’s a keeper, JJ outta go back to the American peloton, it better suits him.
Peloton all together.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Ticker graphic shows Terpstra, Timmer, and Villa with a 1:01 lead.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
The best-placed of these is Villa, 6:38 off the lead.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
The vluchters have 1:37.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
'Vluchters' is a great word
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Video in about 10 minutes, but it doesn't look like it's going to be exciting today.
Unless having the cameras on them makes the riders frisky. 3-person break still has a bit over 2 minutes. Reckon we have another bunch sprint coming.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Is T Rex working for Mavic now?
That could be problematic if a rider has a flat and the neutral service dinasour eats him. Makes for great tv though.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
I think it's a brit interpretation of "Servais Knaven" actually
but I bet that would put slow wheelchanges into perspective.
what about if
Servais Knaven got eaten by a T Rex?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
Heh. That would never happen
Knaven is a Roubaix-champ.
Most dinosaurs have great respect for the monuments.
And LeFevere
is known to keep a few in his backyard. I’d imagine he’s trained them to eat Silence Lotto riders. That would explain their recent (lack of) results.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
Okay, you had to know I would look it up...
While experts debate over whether the T-Rex could run at all, if they could their top speed would be about 40 kph. It’s doubtful a pro cyclist would have to break a sweat to keep ahead of that.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
These are Silence Lotto riders we're talking about
I’d put money on T Rex
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
Oh...sorry!
You guys have a point. Not a bad idea, though. Turn a couple of T-rexes loose on the team and see who survives. I put my money on Van Avermaet, Gilbert, and Vansummeren. Who else?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
They say you can scare off bears by flailing your arms
If that works on T-Rex as well Hoste could be in the clear.
Unless the T-Rex interprets the arm-waving as a sign of distress
and targets him first.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Indeed! And speaking of moaning...
Dino porn! (safe for work).
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Let that be a lesson to us all.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
(Sorry, couldn't resist)
If you’re in trouble he will save the day
He’s brave and he’s fearless, come what may
Without him the mission would go astray
He’s Albert, Albert, Albert Timmer
Without him life would be much grimmer
He’s handsome, trim, and no-one slimmer
He will never need a zimmer.
He’s Albert, Albert, Albert Timmer
More reliable than a garden strimmer
He’s never been mistaken for Yul Brynner
He’s not bald and his head doesn’t glimmer.
I have no idea who that is
but this is my new favorite song. Is there a video to go with it?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
Albert Timmer is in the break
But the song is actually about Arnold Rimmer from Red Dwarf
Youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2WgWXAELx0
Polemica on CTV!
Black socks vs. white socks.
Well, it’s better than the speculation over *Lotto’s teeth.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Ha! I don't buy it...
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Maybe...just maybe...
Anthony and Brian are a wee bit bored?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
That was the point
White sox if they give them to you. Black sox if you have to buy your own. Hence Lance.
Dunno, had some white socks that have stayed greyish after lots of washing.
(Still better than black, though.)
In the good old days
The rule book said that socks should be white and shorts black, at least in Denmark. Do not remember if I read it somewhere or if the Danish ES commentators said it at some point this summer. They should never had changed that rule.
by LittleOldLady on Aug 21, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
That is an excellent rule, and one I NEVER shift from.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
How many kms are left please?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Thanks Bruce.
I’d like to tune in now, but it slows my laptop down too much so hanging out for the 5km mark
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
No.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Can you nominate a sprinter?
Brian thinks so.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
"We need someone to do Koldos job"
" X , you ride into everyone in the sprint until someone falls over"
If they do that, fetch the T-Rex.
Sorry, Albertina.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I'm here...I won't take offence. Much ;-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Must be close to making the catch soon..
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Ah, thank you
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
20 km, 42"
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
20 km, 42"
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
It's not spontaneous in my case. I really did hit "Enter" a couple of times.
Impatient for something to happen, I guess.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
For a minute I thought it was a triple, because Bruce's post showed up in between mine.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Is he here?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Maybe if he were better looking I could keep track.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Ahem
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Good for the homeboy!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Thank goodness
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yay!!!! This makes me happy :-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Beautiful sprint buildup
EBH tried to lead out Renshaw but they lost each other a bit. Tom outsmarted Farrar for better position.
It's a gorgeous jersey. I want one.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
So BOSS HOGG looks set to take this thing.
will tyler and boonen be able to hold their precious few seconds on him over the TT.
by bought with blood on Aug 21, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
I think he was a bit surprised he went so well in the prologue, so maybe not great...
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Doubt the GC will look the same after the weekend
Those ardennes-profiles might not turn it all on it’s head but there are bound to be changes.
Wiggo seems to have lost a bit in the TT with his new found climby legs.
by bought with blood on Aug 21, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions
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