Tour of Ireland, Stage 1...LIVE!
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:41 AM EDT
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The Tour of Ireland has been trimmed down to a mere three days this year (bah to that) but we should still be in for some excitement, with the likes of Astana and Columbia up against various British and Irish teams determined to do well on an international stage. As far as I can tell, there's no live coverage out there. It's available on a highlights/delayed basis on RTE (Ireland), itv Sport (UK), Versus (U.S.), and Eurosport for those who are lucky enough to be able to snuggle down in front of their TVs and watch later (like me, though actually I shall be scrapping for all I'm worth at the Rapha end of summer sale at the time...). There should however be some sort of ticker out there, or at least I hope so, otherwise this thread might be a tad quiet! Go here for the startlist and here for the race map. Individual maps and profiles are linked from this page.
Stage one is a lumpy affair from the Ritz-Carlton in Dublin to Waterford. It could be a chance for a breakaway but I'm not betting against a Cav-fest......
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Yay Do i get the Podium on this?
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Aug 21, 2009 6:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course! ;-)
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we know why it's trimmed to 3 days?
I don’t remember reading why..
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 6:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure...I probably have read about it but my brain can't recall!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know!
My brain is fried this week :/
Probably to make it “more interesting” or something like that. Bah.
Cmon Kristian and Philip Deignan!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I said somewhere else...
All hail The Dude! ;) And the rest of the Rapha boys naturally!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Money I think
Same reason as no live video feed
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Aug 21, 2009 6:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I suspect so
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, skintness
Irish tourist board’s the main sponsor, I think.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a ticker as an iPhone App apparently...but not online?
Anyone have an iPhone…?!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's like phone discrimination!!!
And no :( Mine’s the Samsung pixon
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 6:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine's a rubbishy ancient Motorola which keeps switching itself off for no reason
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, not good.
The only person i can think of with an i-phone is the one i’m having to give text updates to! How bizzare.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't sound like he/she needs them!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's attending something his wife is in
So technically he’s not supposed to be on the phone…
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Iphone here... Hang on have a twitter friend who is getting Iphone TOI updates.. be back..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Aug 21, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ToI iPhone app is really cool
It’s got ticker updates for every stage, stage profiles, information about Ireland, a Graham Watson gallery, and of course, a Livestrong Dublin Summit area.
by dheadrick on Aug 21, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Updates from Shane Stokes
on irishcycling.com (which quaintly asks you to refrain from hitting the refresh button too often…) & also in slightly truncated form on twitter.
Latest update is that after various failed breaks Jay Thomson of MTN is about 6 mins ahead after Mt Leinster.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 7:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does it explode if you keep hitting refresh? :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 7:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like things are a bit crazy...this from Kristian House:
“Talk about the “Lance effect”. This is staggering…"
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rob Partidge of Halfords is enjoying himself...
“Listening to Galway Girl-Steve Earle.. Even though we’re not heading that way it just has to be played loud.. Ireland’s 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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
all my Iphone tweeter has said is
Peleton travelling at 65km/hr
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Aug 21, 2009 7:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, well...that's exciting! Ha!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So about like every other ticker?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Aug 21, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I follow Team Type 1 on twitter and they're doing updates....sort of..
“On the Team Type 1 lunch menu: Panini, energy bars and Dex4 and Chocolate#9 gels, two water bottles and a can of Coke.”
Yum!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 7:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not bad!
I wonder if their paninis are as fattening as the greasy chicken escalope one I had the other day?!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But your panini sounds sooo good!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think one of the problems with updates
is that there might not be all that much mobile phone connectivity in various bits of rural Ireland. Your iPhone app can’t do a great deal about that…
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 7:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thomson has a gap of 5 mins 35 s.
Still not at Mt Leinster.
& I’m off to get a sandwich.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 7:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lunch sounds like a good idea, i should probably see what i can find while it's quiet at Limousin
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why does the phone always go when you're on your way out, dammit??
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sod's law :/
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thomson (MTN) is on Mt Leinster and has 4.52 secs on the field
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 8:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
73km to go, Thomson has a 2.53 gap, no way he's staying away.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 8:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ed Clancy has withdrawn, unsure why.
Rob Hayles was in trouble on Mt. Leinster. The sprinters teams are keeping tempo
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, saw that...not a good day at the office for Halfords!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:( Hope Ed is ok!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Borris...what an endearing name for a town!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 8:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I liked that.
I saw that a delegation from the Northern Ireland Dept of Culture & Sport was at the race start this am. If they could have a stage or two further north that would be a pretty good way of expanding the race & splitting the cost.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thomson's lead is over 4 minues again!
Surely Columbia can’t be liking this?!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 8:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're probably doing that "no-one will help us, it's not fair!!! fine, we won't work either" thing
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess something like 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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely they've gotten over that by now?
What do they expect?
by Jens on Aug 21, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It didn't stop them moaning about it during the Tour though :/
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mt Leinster climb results
1, Jay Thomson (MTN Cycling) 15
2, Matt Wilson (Team Type 1) 12
3, Marco Pinotti (Columbia HTC) 10
4, Jose Luis Rubiera (Astana) 8
5, Andrey Grivko (ISD-Neri) 6
6, Craig Lewis (Team Columbia HTC) 4
7, Morris Possoni (Columbia HTC) 2
8, Michael Schar (Astana) 1
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 8:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish they'd actually tell us how far to go....
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Far too useful that would be
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good on ya!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philip Lavery of the Irish national team is chasing 1'52 behind Thomson.
No idea where they are though, other than past Coppanagh.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Much appreciated.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astana leading bunch at 3'25. Lavery still 1'45 behind Thomson.
They are after Coppanagh & before Inistigoe… you’ll have to work the distances out yourselves, I fear!
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 9:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So maybe 45km to go, ish?
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if the tickers will be better other days?
Not that i’m around tomorrow anyway
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not around tomorrow either
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...updates!
We’re on the cat 2 Inistioge climb. Lavery has joined and overtaken Thomson and they have 2.48 on the bunch. Chapeau young Lavery!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't he like 18 or 19?
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Impressive ride, no?
I’d be surprised if they stayed away…but you never know.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still impressed at him making up that gap by himself!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really impressive, which is probably the point! Good lad. ;-)
I expect Columbia will wind it up though.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely, yes.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ToI
They have a real nice logo for their app.
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as you'll see from the thread
we’re technological primitives, so alas we wouldn’t know…
Are you getting their updates, then?
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's so exciting, I can't believe you're missing it.
;-)
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, peloton split into three on the climb
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh eek.
Hope ‘my’ boys are in the right bit!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
14.42
“Lance Armstrong shows his tactical nous as he was 6th over the climb with the bunch split in three parts.”
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed
Your quote is 11 words, the explanation of the quote is 10 words.
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it does kinda need explanation!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have an excellent quote
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cav not there.
With about 25 k to go the front group is:
Marco Pinotti, Morris Possoni (Columbia HTC), Lance Armstrong, Janez Brajkovic, Haimar Zubeldia (Astana), Stuart O’Grady, Jakob Fuglsang, Karsten Kroon, Matti Breschel, Alexander Kolobnev (Saxo Bank), Philip Deignan, Gabriel Rasch, Daniel Lloyd (Cervélo Test Team), Andrey Grivko, Igor Abakoumov, Denys Kostyuk (ISD – Neri), Russell Downing (Candi TV – Marshall’s Pasta), Mathias Frank, Florian Stalder (BMC Racing Team), Frederik Wilman, Lars Peter Nordhaug (Joker Bianchi) and Steven Kruijswijk (Rabobank).
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah! No Kristian! :-(
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rubiera dropped
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Less than 20kms to go
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The gap is increasing – 1`56 now. Some real big hitters in this group. Just one Irish rider – Philip Deignan. Most of the pre-race favourites are here, with very strong representation by Astana and Saxo Bank in particular.
15.03: Inside the final 20 kilometres, and it’s now 2’28 – they are pulling away all the time…this is certainly a very decisive move. If you’ve missed this, we’d suggest your GC chances are gone.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do Deignan, glad he's still up there!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently there are crosswinds at the finish and the actual finish is dead flat
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a single Rapha rider in the break. I'm sulking.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:( I don't think they'll be thrilled with that
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. They were up for this.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gap is 2'28
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fifteen kilometres to go to the finish in Waterford. Looking at this group, former stage winner Breschel is certainly one of the quickest, and he’s got plenty of team-mates…can he do 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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tailor-made finish for him, if he messes it i'll be shocked
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he must be the favourite
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't put it past the ISD boys, Grivko especially to attack..
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well predicted..
though which one attacked uncertain. All back together now anyway.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Break is still together. 23 riders. 5kms.”
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An ISD rider is attacking and there are 7 riders a bit ahead apparently...
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh...old news
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, don't worry, I was unclear
but it was back before I’d even typed anything!
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Peleton at 1’46 with 4kms to go. Break is fragmenting”
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Jani Brajkovic bringing split back for Astana”
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Russell Downing wins stage"
"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden
by run Bevo run on Aug 21, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow, good for him!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's in super form, no?
What chance a place in the team for Mendrisio do you think? He was on the training camp…
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd hope he'd have a good chance.
As you say, he’s in good form & in the British team’s rather sorry performance in Varese last year he was the only one who really had a bit of a go…
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he did better than anyone else.
He’s a real tough cookie.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently no chance of his going to Mendrisio whatsoever
according to Phil Griffiths quoted by the comic. I’m not sure I’m keen on how entangled he thinks the Worlds squad is with recruitment for Team Sky, but maybe that’s just how he’s seeing it. Don’t think so, somehow, though.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I just saw that. Bummer.
I watched the highlights earlier and he was awesome. That was some sprint! I really believe he deserves a spot with Sky, and if not there I hope he gets his chance somewhere else. He’s had a really raw deal IMHO.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
though since he’s yet another rider from my neck of the woods I’m a bit biased in his favour. ;-) But it seems like BC’s long-term worlds team-building plans just don’t include him. I’m afraid that with both Team Sky & BC (currently much too similar to each other to be really fair?), if you ain’t part of the gang, you ain’t part of the gang. Another reason why, although you probably wouldn’t wish *Lotto on anyone, I really hope Adam Blythe makes it.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on Adam Blythe.
It takes guts to go your own way…good on him. Talented kid.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Kolobnev 2nd
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Helsy (or anyone else), if you see any Rapha tweets on the race might you be able to relay them to me....?
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for the thread Albertina
It really was like flying blind
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Aug 21, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will do :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing yet from any of them...
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah!
Do you follow Deano 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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
first 6
1, Russell Downing (CandiTV – Marshall’s Pasta) 196km in 5 hours 10 mins 37 secs
2, Alexander Kolobnev (Saxo Bank) at 2 secs
3, Matti Breschel (Saxo Bank)
4, Philip Deignan (Cervélo Test Team)
5, Haimar Zubeldia (Astana)
6, Marco Pinotti (Columbia HTC) all same time
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone ever actually eaten any Marshall's Pasta...?
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just wondering if I'd ever heard of it in a context other than cycling, let alone eaten it.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here!
Apparently it’s the number one pasta in Scotland….hmm
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.marshallsfoods.com/
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heavens, tartan pasta
I’ll look for some when I’m next in Edinburgh in gratitude for their support of cycling. Quite like the website, mind.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I'm not keen on the tartan additions to Candi TV's kit this year.
They looked much better last year when Pinarello was their co sponsor.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the updates guys
Got a little chaotic there with Eneco and Limousin ending fairly close and my laptop slowing up as usual :/
Yay for Russ!
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
by Helsy33 on Aug 21, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I can only maintain this three races at once while working thing
for a short period of time!
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Work? What is this thing of which you speak?
I can’t believe it’s only 4pm. Can’t this day end already?! I’m off to raid the Rapha sale at Condor’s after work….
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MA degree show opening tonight.
Gonna be a late one.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you teach art?
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, run the art school gallery
I teach a bit, mind, mainly museum practice & so-called “curating”.
by civetta on Aug 21, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah right. Nice!
I have some friends who went in for that kind of thing post history degrees.
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched on ITV
beautiful route. Shame to have Lance and Liggett in the same race again
Moo
by Willj on Aug 21, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know.
Hellooooo, there are other riders in the friggin race!!
"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.
by Albertina on Aug 21, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
1. Russell Downing
23. Lance Armstrong
68. Mark Cavendish
82. Adrien Niyonshuti
by Skunkface on Aug 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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