Vuelta Stage 12 Almería - Alto de Velefique.......LIVE
by Jens on Sep 11, 2009 6:00 AM EDT
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Come all you rambling boys of pleasure
And ladies of easy leisure
We must say adios! until we see Almeria once again
Time to decide this thing. This is the Mother of all Weekends if you enjoy a
bit of climbing (subestimación del año).
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Bobo on the podium for Frinking
Hmmm. I still want someone riding a horse ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nopooo! I wanted to say Boooobooo as first commentator...
Bah.. Like your version of the douche… More bah
OMG I was trying to leave douche images behind
So you want Bobo behind a microphone and off the bike? That’s helpful to Valverde and Cuddles. Will we hear him on Universal with Matt?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Haha.. Sort of not what i meant..
And I’m glad you have read my corner.. Bobo is the man.. It’s his kiind of climb
Of course I've read your corner
High point of my morning :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
With distinction
I’m thinking it’s a triumvirate not a hegemony over in the preview thread ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A spanish mountaingoat
who is not a GC contender?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well Jesus walks on water
Does he climb mountains?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Think he gets 'extra' help ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They're a bit pretentious
Triumvirates are much more inclusive ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Bah, mountains
But yes, bring on the weekend! I just have to finish fixinf this goddamn *^%#$@& handbag, and the weekend will be MINE, ALL MINE!
(Incidentally, how is it that the fact that I make jewellery – working with stones, metal, hammer, blowtorch, saw, etc – lead people to do stuff like ask me to fix a handbag with a broken zip?! And perhap more importantly… why do I not just say “No”? To the woman’s credit, she did also give me jewellery needing repair… )
I thought the handbag
meant you’d given in on the frock…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Bah!
moutains are the best!
as for your other problem, well, someone asked me how to say something in Vietnamese…..I was like &#&^#_()#)(&^$@&^#
That's scary
and completely f…ing predictable. Anything else here would be political but…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
hmmm
maybe it’s just me,
but I do get a bit annoyed when people can’t tell the difference.
it’s not like they don’t know I’m Chinese.
You're right to be annoyed
When I went to live in Japan, there were heaps of people who confused it with China. I’m rolling my eyes
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And rightly so
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
especially
those two countries don’t particularly like each other.
well, in fact I can’t speak for the Japanese, but Chinese people surely don’t like them….
You know it's mutual
but they’d be united on their disdain of our ignorance ;(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
*shudder*
I sincerely hope that they were shamed and horrified at their… let’s call it ‘cluelessness’…
And that's being kind
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yippee!!!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Four hours to go...
Deep breaths
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nor am I really
but I’m in awe of anyone who copes with a velodrome
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No velodrome, no go :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
hmm
let me think about it after the Vuelta…
maybe in desperation, I’ll go for anything cycling related!
Definately go... Think about the men in lycra you would be missing..
As well as that, we have some amazing track riders who need some PdC love I say!
"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
noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go, you must. It’s fabulous when you’re there, you get no sense of it at all on tv.
Nerther was I,
until the Rotterdam 6 Days back in January ;-)
Saturday
Men’s Madison and Sprint finals, women’s Keirin and Team Pursuit finals. Yup.
That's impossible
It’s so impossible to hate the Madison that they use it to identify replicants.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 11, 2009 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions
OK that's cryptic?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Obviously not long enough.
Sorry.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I have a friend who has told me several times how much she loves cancer
OK, so we work in a cancer research lab and it’s in the context of how fascinating etc she finds it, but still makes me laugh every time thinking of PdC.
no, she is mystified by my interest in it
There is a French guy in my lab though, who I’ve had some good conversations with
My French flatmate however, is completely unimpressed
Direct quote re the TdF:
“Oh, it’s so boring. And in France they show it on TV for 5 or 6 hours every day. It’s just terrible!”
I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry…
If it's exciting and it entertains
sounds like a plan …
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Whoo hoo, the Pogues!
Am I the only one who recognized those lyrics? Surely not.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
Pogues fan here too
but was so glad to escape douche thread I didn’t read Jens’ intro :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Gesink & Weening reccying the Alto de Velefique yesterday
DJ Bobo on the mic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9LS6F7F9PY
Serious demeanours... natural partners for Matt
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Can you give Stuey a little love over the first mountain?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Maybe...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No... too old school
But he’d feel the love ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nup. Just a fan of good men ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well.. Tell him I'm sorry...
Vino is in the breakaway! You can’t ask to spread my love to someone else
He'll forgive you
I’d like to say he’ll also ride Vino into submission, but damn, it’s the mountains Stuey!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
'Good man'?
That’s a bit… insipid for Stuey. ‘Badarse’, yes… ‘good bloke’, by all means (you and I know that it is NOT the same as ‘good man’)…
abandons
Tyler Farrar, Vitaliy Buts, Linus Gerdemann, Marco Marcato and Alberto Fernandez Sainz all did not start today
Poor old Linus
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Break:
HESJEDAL Ryder (114), RAMIREZ ABEJA Javier (027), FREIRE GOMEZ Oscar (151), GARCIA DA PENA David (215), VINOKOUROV Alexander (039), FERNANDEZ BUSTINZA Bingen (076), BOZIC Borut (202), EL FARES Julien (075), SANCHEZ PIMIENTA Julian (081), FEDRIGO Pierrick (041) and O’GRADY Stuart (198)
DURAN DAROCA Arkaitz (105) trying to bridge
Gap under a minute
Well pin your colours to the mast :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh come on...
…mate, it goes without saying, surely :-). Only one of ’em would have me in tears…
You're right...joke only
Think our hankies will be dry but man.. I love the gesture
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Heh
although I’m sure that the other would have more people in tears, for different reasons, LOL
Death before dishonour?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
as=than no?
And if you are in the breakaway you want to.. Only he’s never going to make it in this breakaway.. But he could be a springplank for Gesink
I personally think you would make a much better commentator than Gesink
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
From today's sports update on Dutch tv
Interviewer: “They say Valverde always has one off day.” [btw, I hate interviewing by statements]
Bobo: “Well yeah, I guess we’re all waiting for that right now! :-)”
Now this is a break I'd like to see stick...
But I think my favourites at least will be back in the pack by day’s end :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Of course the reply button
got lost in my enthusiasm..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well Stuey's a good excuse ...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Now Bruce, if Stuey bonks
Could you break it to us gently please. Very partisan and partial audience :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Fingers crossed...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hellooo!
I’ve just battled my way out of the Damascus Gate against the flow of several thousand muslims on their way to Friday prayers…sheesh!
"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.
We're not feeling sorry for you yet..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What about when I tell you that I nearly got mown down by a massive cart of pitta bread...?
"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.
Were there olives, hommus?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ooooh man
My green curry has suddenly lost it’s appeal…
Fancy 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.
Cauliflower!
"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.
Think pickled ginger. I LOVE it
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Pickled cauliflower can turn pink
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 11, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions
a bit of hommus, tomatoes and cucumber..yum!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
All over the place.
"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.
Gothenburg ring any bells?
That spelling is bad isn’t it?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You are the bringer of good tidings...for now :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No cause to at the moment
weapons holstered ;-)
we know that if you have to, you'll let us down gently ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm going out again now...what a lovely sunny day it is! Bahaha ;-)
I’ll be back for the live feed though!
"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.
Wow, you guys have been busy!
Interesting break. My housemates are currently putting together their ikea stuff and cursing me for making them go out so early, mwuaha
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
This is for now the Stuey love thread
We realise that may change ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Duran made it!
Break:
Arkaitz Duran (Fuji-Servetto), 20th, at 5:48
David Garcia (Xacobeo Galicia), 34th, at 11:11
Alexander Vinokourov (Astana), 36th, at 15:27
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream), 53rd, at 21:25
Julien El Fares (Cofidis), 54th, at 21:41
Oscar Freire (Rabobank), 63rd, at 27:30
Bingen Fernandez (Cofidis), 84th, at 37:01
Pierrick Fedrigo (BBox), 93rd, at 40:24
Javier Ramirez (Andalucia Cajasur), 106th at 47:49
Borut Bozic (Vacansoleil), 119th, at 54:09
Stuart O’Grady (Saxo Bank), 133rd, at 1:00:40
Julian Sanchez (Contempolis-Ampo), 148th, at 1:07:42
Txtxtxtx!
"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.
He's hilarious
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 11, 2009 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions
it went like this,
Having lunch watching the heads of the 4 UK cycling mags eating on different tables.
It’s like watching 4 male lions looking looking to be the alpha!
cyclingweekly is eating a hoisin duck wrap, Rouler Jon Cannings from Bristol is eating rice!
Wiggo again
Procycling are just heading to the toilet with the latest copy of cycling weekly! for reading or paperwork????
As long as they dont use the piece on the TT champs, maybe use the bike review section, no one really reads that, do they?
My all-time fave
… was when he’d been told to promote the Garmin 705, during the Tour ;-)
Btw. We will see Carlström for the first time in Finnish champ jersey today
Liquigas must be happy… :)
Finnish colours and lime green... challenge
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Gap 7.15'', break:
Arkaitz Duran (Fuji-Servetto), 20th, at 5:48
David Garcia (Xacobeo Galicia), 34th, at 11:11
Alexander Vinokourov (Astana), 36th, at 15:27
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream), 53rd, at 21:25
Julien El Fares (Cofidis), 54th, at 21:41
Oscar Freire (Rabobank), 63rd, at 27:30
Bingen Fernandez (Cofidis), 84th, at 37:01
Pierrick Fedrigo (BBox), 93rd, at 40:24
Javier Ramirez (Andalucia Cajasur), 106th at 47:49
Borut Bozic (Vacansoleil), 119th, at 54:09
Stuart O’Grady (Saxo Bank), 133rd, at 1:00:40
Julian Sanchez (Contempolis-Ampo), 148th, at 1:07:42
So Borut's back?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There could easily be a second coming tonight...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well, that's so not fair
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
cause tve-i doesn't get it until 16.00
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
it's on tdp )teledeportes)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
according to the guide, it's suppose to be stage 12
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
This is it
Arkaitz Duran (Fuji-Servetto), 20th, at 5:48
David Garcia (Xacobeo Galicia), 34th, at 11:11
Alexander Vinokourov (Astana), 36th, at 15:27
Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Slipstream), 53rd, at 21:25
Julien El Fares (Cofidis), 54th, at 21:41
Oscar Freire (Rabobank), 63rd, at 27:30
ISASI FLORES Inaki, 74th at 34:18
Bingen Fernandez (Cofidis), 84th, at 37:01
Javier Ramirez (Andalucia Cajasur), 106th at 47:49
Borut Bozic (Vacansoleil), 119th, at 54:09
Stuart O’Grady (Saxo Bank), 133rd, at 1:00:40
What happened to Julian Sanchez (Contentpolis rider) did he get dropped or never in it?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
it's a pleasant 61F here in central virginia
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
paris-bruxelles is tomorrow, live, free on ctv
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Show off!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
This looks a pretty hard stage
But I though I read Cuddles saying not much would happen here (due to wind etc) – anyone more informed?
Is it the 'Take No Prisoners' thing?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Totally other ways to do things.
Gesink, Valverde and Basso have always teammates arround.. Evans was on his own
So why are his shorts different to other Astanas?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
If the rule follows...
They should sign Capecchi because the two have been inseperable this Vuelta
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
As I said, Fun Bobby
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 11, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
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