Eneco Tour Stage 5 LIVE! (Amstel Edition)
by Jens on Aug 23, 2009 6:00 AM EDT
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Another bumpy day in the low countries. 204 km from Roermond to Sittard-Geleen. Familiar country for spring-classics fans, todays stage has an Amstel Gold theme. Apart from featuring the two signature climbs of Hollands greatest race, Eyserbosweg and Cauberg, it's sure to run on the winding, narrow roads that make for a long hard day for those trying to contain a constantly attacking field.
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Podium?
Where is everybody?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
my thoughts exactly!
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
Having a little chat over at Plouay thread.
Love a nice bit of multi-tasking.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think it's that Sunday effect! :/
I know i have to pop out a few times to do things i’d rather not.
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
So nobody found it worth noticing 3 riders have an advanatgage of 17'35 with 127km to go?
Names are Mouris(VacansOleil), Deroo(Skill) and de Lis(Euskaltel)
Speaking for myself
It wasn’t so much about not noticing, as that my French wasn’t up to the task
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I officially can't multi-task
I was thinking I was still in the Plouay thread.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That would be me
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Mouris, eh?
Brings back six-day memories…
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
sweet thanks :)
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
Not sure if anyone's interested
And don’t worry I won’t provide spoilers, but there is a live ticker for the Tour of Ireland
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ireland ticker
http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/471
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
so nice to hear non p&p commentary...
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
onto the eyserbosweg..
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
No, but the Tour of Ireland is
Excellent ticker
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
afternoon :)
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
me too!
you got to love maggie
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
yeah, tis a bummer
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
don't think farrar is in the front group
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
Are where?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hi, everybody. Got the coffee on. The sun is out. And how is our own
little world-wide cycling fan community this fine day? :-) (Sorry, making fun of the innertube a wee bit.)
Coffee. Bagel.
Life is good.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Well, I learn something new every day.
I never knew the Topsport Vlaanderen team was sponsored by the Flanders government to promote their top sport. I thought “Topsport” was just another name of a business sponsor.
me too!
you got to love maggie
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
It's just so nice to have the c.tv commentators on...
I’m just recently recovered from the P&P Show during the Tour coverage on VS, which I found barely tolerable compared to A&B&M.
And really, no one can I.D. a rider in the peloton like Anthony and Brian. It’s a gift.
EBH, Montfort, Rogers
GvA Vansummeren, VdB
Posthuma Langeveld Flecha,
Chavanel,
Bak,
Bakelants
van Goolen
Niballi
+more
Colombia: EBH, Montfort and Rogers
Silence: van Avermaet, Vansummeren and Van den Broeck
Rabobank: Posthuma, Langeveld and Flecha
Quick-Step: Chavanel
Saxo: Bak and van Goolen
Liquigas: Niballi
Astana: Morabito
Lampre: Gavazzi
Topsport: Bakelants
They say 15 leaders. This are 16 names. Dunno which one is the false one
I really want to spoil
because i’m following it, but don’t want to incur the wrath of the masses :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Feel free to start your own thread
but please, no spoilers today!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Honestly
Tour of Ireland ticker is too good to replicate
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You don't need to replicate the ticker--just go discuss what's going on to your heart's content.
While leaving the rest of us in blissful ignorance.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I understand how it works
Not interested in doing it. i’m no Helsy. Can’t keep up with three threads at once, plus most of you will watch it later. Maybe then you can tell me about it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ah, gotcha.
Sorry, can only go by what you post.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Would have done a thread but I only got in 10k before the end. Sowwy.
"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.
Noone's fault
Ticker was quite good. Just noone to ooh and aah with :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
don't do it :)
"at the end of the day, it's only the tour de france."- bradley wiggins (and majope)
I won't. Know that delayed TV is important.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Barcelona :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Naturally ;)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Ride, boys, ride! I'm really enjoying the racing on these beautiful little roads,
just beautiful racing.
It really is :)
"When he accelerates, he's like Superman emerging from the telephone booth!" La Gazzetta journo Paolo Condo talking about Edvald Boasson Hagen.
My CTV feed is gone
Any suggestions about a region free alternative? :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
RTBF
http://www.rtbf.be/sport/cyclisme/autres-courses/la-5eme-etape-de-leneco-tour-direct-video-49272
Set your computer’s time zone to CEST.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Wow, thank you
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Anyone watch the video interview of Michael Ball by Neil of ROAD Magazine?
He says that Rock Racing didn’t get invited to Tour of Missouri because he didn’t underwrite the race, among other things. Always controversial that guy. And he licks his lips a lot.
http://www.declinemagazine.com/Nucleus/roadvideo.php?itemid=3848
Hello all. Great ride today but needed water and food so badly!
It’s hot. And windy. There were hills. Gettng my head around what’s going on in three separate races is making my brain hurt….aaargh! Less than 10km to go in Ireland. Sorry for the lack of live thread; I was out. I won’t give away any spoilers ;-)
"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 prefer windy and hot, although for one stretch today the crosswind was brutal!
"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.
56 km to go in Eneco, 57 to go in Plouay.
Going to be tough if both finish at the same time.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Both threads are quiet
Watching instead of talking?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Too busy switching back and forth to say anything.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Good day all.
My head hurts. I think I’m a bit dehydrated.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
Hard 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.
Flight from Guatemala and too little sleep I think.
"…I saw bloody Cavendish coming, really fast…"
HH
You think?
Check your passport, maybe there’s a stamp.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Elsewhere, and for myself
I’d suspect a night on the ‘grog’. is it a result of wholesome activity, like riding?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
38km to go
And looks like the boys are having fun playing in the crosswinds. Looks like the front group came back together though. (Peleton still 1:20 back)
well, not as exciting as a classic a day but...
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 23, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
A summer version?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Working okay for me.
I have CTV in Chrome and Plouay in Firefox—don’t know if having them in different browsers helps, but theoretically if one browser crashes the other will still be up.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
tried that with IE and chrome. Everything froze
by Bruce Suomi on Aug 23, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah. That sucks.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I have both of them in Firefox, plus lots of other stuff going on
and everythinh is working fine.
Now that's multitasking!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
And how does the laundry affect the computer :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Excellent response/tactic
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
.. and I'm also watching two programs on tv,
really difficult to keep up with everything ;-)
Trouble is that Plouay and Eneco are still only about 1 km apart
they’re likely to finish at almost the same time…
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
They hate us.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I have to drop Plouay. Old computer has it's limits.
by Bruce Suomi on Aug 23, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
My head has its limits too
trying to retain everything
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
using my daughters brand new MacBook Pro.
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 23, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
That's what I'm using
It’s my head that has the problem
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Gap dropping quickly
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I'm with M&M: I'd love to see Flecha leap ahead, maybe soon,
and TT by himself to the finish! They are going to get caught soon, so … so….. so….
Did I just see him riding at the head of something?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Down to 24 secs.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Crosswinds splitting them--now the climb...
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Chava goes again.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Vansummeren punctures!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
And another Chavanel attack.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Now Bak has a big gap.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
3 km
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I wondered what happened to him; wasn't he chasing Bak? Looked like he was almost there
earlier. Bak is mashing a huge gear up there, looks really strong.
Bak, EBH, Gavazzi according to M&M
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Excellent!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nice 5k drive to the finish for Lars Bak
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
Wow! I didn't expect that.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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