Tour de Pologne--Stage 7 LIVE
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 8:26 AM EDT
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Final day in Poland is expected to end in a bunch sprint. Bad news for the Netherlands and Switzerland, who are unlikely to knock Edvald Boasson Hagen from his podium perch and finish far enough ahead of him to take Norway's 9-rider World's team away from them. France virtually eliminated themselves yesterday--their highest-placed rider is over 3 minutes back.
Race starts at 14:50 local time, 8:50 EDT
Live ticker in Polish and occasional English
Check cyclingfans for live feeds--according to them will start at 10:10 EDT/16:10 CEST
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are you starting a thread for Burgos as well majope?
by rbjhan on Aug 8, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, haven't been following that race.
Feel free.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 intermediate sprint points up for grabs today, plus 10 for the win.
EBH is 11 seconds behind Ballan…should be an interesting stage.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Attack has 15 seconds:
#52 BRUTT Pavel (KAT) #105 IRIZAR ARANBURU Markel (EUS) #116 ROUSSEAU Nicolas (ALM) #198 PATERSKI Maciej (POL) #204 KVACHUK Oleksandr (ISD)
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 8:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Escape brought back--all together.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ticker says lots of attacks, but nothing has stuck yet.
I’m guessing Columbia doesn’t want those intermediate points gobbled up by a break.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since I missed it yesterday, just went back and watched yesterday's sprint.
Damn. That kid just turned 22 during the Giro. What’s he going to be like in a few years?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm more interested in
which team he will be on….
by rbjhan on Aug 8, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't bother me too much, as long as he gets opportunities.
I think he’d do well to stay put for a year or two, since he’s doing well at Columbia and Sky is still a big unknown, but I’ll root for him wherever he lands.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh he can be on any team he likes
I’m into gossip that’s all…
by rbjhan on Aug 8, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget myp2p for video links
http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=cycling
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morning, umwolverine!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, a morning w/o work...
ha, yeah, right, that’ll be the day….
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo, mez pips
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New breakaway, no word on gap yet.
#3 MCCARTNEY Jason (SAX) #21 ALBASINI Michael (THR) #81 CANO Alberto Mauricio Ardila (RAB) #91 AMADOR Andrey Bikkazakova (GCE) #138 ROUX Anthony (FDJ) #156 SCHOLZ Ronny (MRM)
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go jmac!!!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Advantage 1:05
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
o/t, that's one dead vehicle off to donate-car-for-charity... one more to go
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
Got the Kia?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope. traded in one of the 1997 jeeps for a 2009 honda element
figured a 2.5-3 hour commute twice a day was a little too uncomfortable for the kia soul.
just had the 1994 dodge conversion van picked up
the other 1997 jeep is going to my sister-in-law
so, we’ll be down to two cars…. plus the tow-dolly…
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a loooooong commute.
I feel for him.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Anthony Roux is back with the peloton.
According to the ticker, he has a defect.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's not very nice
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A defect..?!
"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 8, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Presumably a mechanical.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Afternoon all!
Just got back from a 2.5 hour ride…sunny and lots of hills. My legs ache but I feel better for it! Now, where’s my lunch?
"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 8, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. majope just brought home some bagels.
Might not be enough after a nice hilly ride, though.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have chicken in a nice sauce with rice and salad :-)
"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 8, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1:45 for break.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2:05.
Video should start soon.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pictures!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still playing catch up, though. Haven't got to live racing yet.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As opposed to playing ketchup, which can get rather messy.
Okay, let’s get to the race.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2:25. Peloton keeping them on a short leash.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are the red boxes on the profile the intermediate sprint places?
Is anyone here to answer that?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool, thanks.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good morning, majope, how are you?
Thanks for the updates so far. Looks like a nice sunny day over there today, thank goodness.
Hei, Bruce! \o/
As my father use to say, "only the genius can control chaos." There you go: message of the day " -Jens! Voigt, Taking The Lead Diary, "My Suitcase."
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1:55
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O/T: I vacationed in southeastern Poland for three weeks with my husband, back
in 2007. It was really beautiful; it was September, during the harvest, and we drove all over the place, with only a vague idea of where we wanted to go. This is the first time I’ve had a chance to see a stage this week, so it’s really bringing back great memories.
I highly recommend vacationing in Poland. We did some great hiking in the Bieskadi (sp?) mountains, suberged ourselves in a Lemk and Boyk historical church road tour, and met some really wonderful people.
As my father use to say, "only the genius can control chaos." There you go: message of the day " -Jens! Voigt, Taking The Lead Diary, "My Suitcase."
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds nice!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's nice to see J-Mac in a breakaway.
Doesn’t feel like breakaway will be let go today, but it’s nice to see him.
As my father use to say, "only the genius can control chaos." There you go: message of the day " -Jens! Voigt, Taking The Lead Diary, "My Suitcase."
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the guy commentating
from the back of the bike. Can you imagine Phil or Paul doing it? Very entertaining!
by Seahorse on Aug 8, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be amazing
until a crazy descent or freezing rain. But in principle I agree.
by Seahorse on Aug 8, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Again O/T: Did any of you read about the two Canadian races
getting ProTour status starting next year? Sweet!!
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1:20
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd sprint coming up.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st sprint was
1. #204 KVACHUK Oleksandr (ISD)
2. #21 ALBASINI Michael (THR)
3. #94 LASTRAS GARCIA Pablo (GCE)
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the quote you have as your sig line.
I can’t wait to see coverage of GHH’s Tour win on bartape.net.
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love those videos.
Looking forward to that, too.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ many on the videos. They're really good, aren't they?
I’ve been trying to turn on my non-cycling friends and family by sending them links to that site.
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you anticipate my every need Bruce.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How far to go?
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd sprint:
1. #152 FOTHEN Thomas (MRM)
2. #94 LASTRAS GARCIA Pablo (GCE)
3. #21 ALBASINI Michael (THR)
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TV just showed 1:05 for break.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe I am saying this
TD just won the ITT in Burgos…
by rbjhan on Aug 8, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Loks like its the same horses every day. Part of the caravan?
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine's on commercials. I hope it goes back...
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on ads, but I'm hoping the race will be back
by Seahorse on Aug 8, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colgate Plax!
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colgate Total too. Polish must need tooth care.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you who were following TVP feed
The race broadcast shall resume in about 20 minutes that is after the news
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can anyone in Europe open myp2p?
I get 504 Gateway time-out
by Bruce Suomi on Aug 8, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Aug 8, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in Europe, but I'm getting a 504 too.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not in Europe but I get an error also. Internal server error
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, back from the shocking Burgos TT!
"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 8, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh really? Gosh....
"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 8, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a really short TT
Valverde was 3rd today +3
by steph- on Aug 8, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no. tomorrow
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, another tomorrow
"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 8, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the interim tune in for today's mountain stage in Portugal
Click here
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its bright in Portugal
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've found that fromsport doesn't work as well as justin
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It works for me in the UK
but check some other links at CF
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of the later mountain stages at VaP have a potential to be epic
Consider this 28,5 km climb
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gap 1:25
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What feeds are people using?
I can’t find anything which works…
"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 8, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they are at the Polish news right now.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. How inconvenient.
"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 8, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third sprint:
1. #21 ALBASINI Michael (THR)
2. #94 LASTRAS GARCIA Pablo (GCE)
3. #182 MARCATO Marco (VAC)
Unless Ballan loses seconds at the end, he’s got the win.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gap 1:10
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theoretically possible that Lampre messes up the catch, though.
Albasini is only 29 secs back after taking points in the intermediates.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gap down to 40 secs.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grzdylu, śledzisz wyścig na bierząco?
Czy peleton wjechał już do Krakowa?
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
enough with the food commercials
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
New attack.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to racing.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
#197 RUTKIEWICZ Marek (POL) , #203 STANNARD Ian (ISD)
are the attackers.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stannard is way back, but Rutkiewicz is only 16 secs.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Helsy isn't here...she likes 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 8, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peloton coming up.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trio. Who's the FdJ guy?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got it--Mourey.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still a gap on my screen.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope they catch them.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
EBH can't get the overall win without a gap, but a 3rd stage would be nice.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, i'd go for that
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The DS of Team Txirrindulariak concurs
"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 8, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, since we're all in agreement...
Columbia, you may proceed.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Astana on the front
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Astana on the front
Bazayev feeling brisk?
by Bruce Suomi on Aug 8, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Did you see the dude on the bike path trying to race with the bunch? He was actually bookin pretty good.
by sylvan on Aug 8, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He should lay off the crepes.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greipel
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greipel.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(regrets last minute VDS shuffle once more...)
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too. Ah well.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wait. No regrets. I kept Greipel. Yay! again.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you have evil flakes for breakfast?
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL. I almos took him off because of TDU injury but 2 points seemed like an excellent investment.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it was!
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if my other guys hadn't been injured or sick for half the season...
I wouldn’t be in 88th Place
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if there hadn't been a TdF...
sigh
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll think twice about TdU injuries next year
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garmen up there, too.
And Greipel takes it! Yay!
by Ruthann on Aug 8, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Then Weylandt, Goss, Pronk
"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 8, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay ColumbiaHTC!
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3. Weylandt.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh yay - nice when he shows himself
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greipel is so... muscular.
for a cyclist that is.
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, if the peloton was all together, I don't think the bonus points made enough difference to change GC
Ballan wins, Norway takes the 9 riders for the Worlds.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will we get the podiums? ::hoping::
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about Cav?
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interview with Greipel
“So, how do you compare yourself to Mark Cavendish, the best sprinter in the world?”
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The FIAT podium girls are wearing big red tents. WTF?
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
VaP Stage 3.
1#Sinkewitz
2#Podgornyi
3#Machado
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballan looks happy.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 12:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what was that giant thing they handed him? Acardboard phone?
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"Reality has a well-known Contador bias." -Sui Juris, PdC Editor
by ZoeRochelle on Aug 8, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a clue!
"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 8, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh-kay. today's the 1st day the rtp feed worked for me...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Aug 8, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's possibly fortunate we can't understand them
but the looks on the riders’ faces tended to signal the facile nature of the questions I suspect.
by Seahorse on Aug 8, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top ten (according to screen--will verify later) )w/VDS GC pts:
1. Ballan 150
2. Moreno 125
3. EBH 100
4. Weening 80
5. Reda 60
6. Rutkiewicz 50
7. Szmyd 40
8. Marcato 30
9. Lastras 20
10. Gavazzi 10
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Top 20 from the official website
1 BALLAN Alessanandro 41 LAM 28h 46’ 13’’
2 MORENO FERNANDEZ Daniel 98 GCE 28h 46’ 23’’ + 00’ 10’’
3 BOASSON HAGEN Edvald 22 THR 28h 46’ 24’’ + 00’ 11’’
4 WEENING Pieter 88 RAB 28h 46’ 25’’ + 00’ 12’’
5 REDA Francesco 34 QST 28h 46’ 29’’ + 00’ 16’’
6 RUTKIEWICZ Marek 197 POL 28h 46’ 29’’ + 00’ 16’’
7 SZMYD Sylwester 67 LIQ 28h 46’ 29’’ + 00’ 16’’
8 MARCATO Marco 182 VAC 28h 46’ 36’’ + 00’ 23’’
9 LASTRAS GARCIA Pablo 94 GCE 28h 46’ 39’’ + 00’ 26’’
10 GAVAZZI Francesco 45 LAM 28h 46’ 39’’ + 00’ 26’’
11 ALBASINI Michael 21 THR 28h 46’ 42’’ + 00’ 29’’
12 IGLINSKY Maxim 13 AST 28h 46’ 44’’ + 00’ 31’’
13 HOOGERLAND Johnny 184 VAC 28h 46’ 48’’ + 00’ 35’’
14 LOOSLI David 46 LAM 28h 47’ 02’’ + 00’ 49’’
15 VALJAVEC Tadej 118 ALM 28h 47’ 20’’ + 01’ 07’’
16 LAGUTIN Sergey 185 VAC 28h 47’ 23’’ + 01’ 10’’
17 LOPEZ GARCIA David 95 GCE 28h 47’ 23’’ + 01’ 10’’
18 MORAJKO Jacek 191 POL 28h 49’ 22’’ + 03’ 09’’
19 CHARTEAU Anthony 92 GCE 28h 49’ 22’’ + 03’ 09’’
20 KIRYIENKA Vasili 93 GCE 28h 49’ 44’’ + 03’ 31’’
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, confirmed then.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All VDS points for Poland:
Alessandro Ballan 210
Edvald Boasson Hagen 180
Daniel Moreno Fernandez 145
Pieter Weening 90
Andre Greipel 70
Francesco Reda 60
Marek Rutkiewicz 50
Angelo Furlan 40
Borut Bozic 40
Jacopo Guarnieri 40
Jurgen Roelandts 40
Marco Marcato 40
Sylvester Szmyd 40
Allan Davis 20
Chris Sutton 20
Francesco Gavazzi 20
Pablo Lastras Garcia 20
Danilo Napolitano 10
JJ Haedo 10
Wouter Weylandt 10
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks!
190 – is that good for the ToP?
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's better than Bruce.
And exactly what I got.
With Di Luca’s B-tests coming back positive, expect another bump for EBH.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hurrah for EBH!
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes 3 of us...I got 190 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 8, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All of us from the same two riders.
Nice to see Weylandt getting some more points. It’s been a while.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it has and is!
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, sorry Bruce
but then, i’m still trying to make up for serious losses in July…
"The soul selects her own society then shuts the door" - wise words from Majope
by nicknorco on Aug 8, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great tour for Daniel Moreno Fernandez! I am so happy for him:-)
by 4estru on Aug 8, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Went through stage's picture gallery
The thing Ballan got on the podium wasn’t in fact a cheque(how I even came up with this, doh!), but keys to a new Fiat 500 – courtesy of Tour’s main sponsor. Took me a while to connect the dots.
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Haussler wasn't in this race.
Fiat makes a special Barbie edition of the 500.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Aug 8, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
Have you noted before the striking resemblance between Poland’s best female tennis player, A. Radwanska and him; it creeps me out quite a bit, actually.
Trying hard not to study for my exams, as you can tell.
by Toadie on Aug 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone drink! Basso's having dinnar again!
"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 8, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do Norway have to send 9 riders to Mendrisio?
Because maybe the will only send 7 riders, the ones that the Norwegian federation thinks is good enough. Feltet says that the riders are “Edvald Boasson Hagen, Kurt Asle Arvesen, Thor Hushovd, Gabriel Rasch, Lars Petter Nordhaug, Stian Remme and Frederik Wilmann.”
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Aug 9, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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