Vuelta Stage 15 Jaén - Córdoba..........LIVE
by Jens on Sep 14, 2009 6:00 AM EDT
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First day after the mountain should be reserved for the breakaway-artists who have saved themselves this weekend. The two climbs up the Jeronimo! just before the finish should be enough to pursuade the sprint-teams to take the day off.
A three man sprint between between the Arvesen, Ballan and Leonardo Duque looks inevitable here. Let me be the first to congratulate Duque on his win.
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Too bad for Bob yesterday. And have to agree with Jens.
It’s breakaway day but not with the names named by him.
Who then?
Stuey’s a classics man ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The jinx thing...
But maybe this is why he’s still here/
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You are a wise man
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Doping talk in live threads?
Sigh…
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 14, 2009 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh no...
… am I the high priestess of ANOTHER sect now?
So no frocks? i draw the line at kangaroo fur
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No Seahorse, *definitely* no frocks
If a frock is required in this sect, I guess that make you the high priestess.
’Roo fur is fine with me, especially if I get to eat the original owner ;-)
Culled roo, good for us I know
and I’ve hit more than I’d like to have… but Hmmm. Frocks …
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Not to mention tasty!
Mmmm… guess who’s now gonna be buying some ’roo steak this week…
Go girl. I'll stick with bream
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Now that would be fun!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
High priestess of sekt
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 14, 2009 7:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Ach, missed the podium. Morning all.
"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.
no you didn't. you're 2nd
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Oh really? My computer must be ordering things oddly then.
Woohoo for 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.
no, podium places are only those first on the left... replies to a post don't count
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Oh really? News to me...but I'll take 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.
Well I have been away and all...I feel very baffled and confused
"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 wait til someone else signs in. Too technical
First past the post or nothing :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i was worried..
you’re always on the podium somewhere
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Someone has to
represent our fine nation!
Evening rbjhan, have you had a fabulous Monday?
What has he said now?
I’ve not been paying attention…
This is a Stuey night
providing he starts ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I thought you were like sticking up for him the other day?
Or did i dream that..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
That would be me. Rbjhan's consistent :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I do my best without being hysterical ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It gets a bit boring, though, don't you think?
Except when it’s with media-brainwashed Aussies, for some reason… Heh, you could always wander over to the SBS website and start a flame-war in the comments section. I promise to back you up ;-)
Aren't they hideous?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's the tone as well
Fans are good…fanatics scare the hell out of me
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Since "fan" is short for "fanatic"
that’s sort of like saying, “I like bikes but I hate bicycles.”
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Once upon a time
meanings evolve as you know ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sure they do.
This one hasn’t evolved too far, though. It’s still funny (okay, at least to me). :-)
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
...she says to an English teacher.
majope, don’t be getting into an arse-kicking contest with a porcupine there..
Echidna please
And nearly any author has many English skills I lack.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I nearly renounced my citizenship
when Tommo stirred them up about Tony…
+1
Then you realise how many of them write many flames …
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
weather was beautiful today ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
for those interested, here's the english ticker link
http://www.lavuelta.com/09/ingles/online/index.html?e=15
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I need to do some work. Bah 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.
Yes. I wanted to save the rest of my leave allocation to do something useful with.
But right now I’d rather be anywhere else! If not Jerusalem then Peebles would be nice ;-)
"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.
Morning all!
Does someone want to do my food shopping for me so i can just sit here, raging headache! :)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
not if you're allergic to caffeine it isn't
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
OK, you win
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hmm Your whole life no chocolate, brownies!, chocolate cake, bon bon or
No beer.. and very disguting alcohol bonbons.. Close call i say
me
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
along with ginger and mushrooms/fingi -- both of which make me quite ill
and, unfortunately, the kiwi family
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
yes... which rules out tomatillos also
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh yes... tomatoes and tomatillod are not in the same family
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
now, the caffeine just gives me bad headaches, so not good if one has a headache
the ginger and mushrooms, i can go into shock…. needless to say, very keen reader of ingredients on labels
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I feel for you.
I love ginger. Mushrooms, too, but I don’t get to eat them much because the other members of my household aren’t fans.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I don't function well without a coffee in the morning
But it’s more the chocolate part that scares me
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
even if i wasn't allergic to the caffeine, to me the smell alone is nauseating
my sense of smell is so acute i taste things i smell
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Do you drink decaf coffee, or does the smell of that do the same thing?
"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.
coffee is coffee... the caffeine doesn't provide the odor
smell of alcohol too, tho not as bad as coffee
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
yes, like the fruit kiwi... which also means no tomatillos
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
What? Pardon?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In my diet, no ginger would be hell
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thankfully, chinese restaurants are very accomodating
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Japanese and thai are my favourite foods
Heaps of ginger. I also drink apple/strawberry/ginger every day
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Asians you mean? ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
whoops, wrong reply area... damn screen moved just as i hit reply
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
best thing, a freezable gel face mask... and lots of small sips of water, and a little nap
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
you learn a lot of tricks when you suffer from migraines, tension, and sinus headaches... and all you can take is tylenol/acetaminaphen
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Ouch.
(she says, looking at her arsenal… paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprophen, naproxen, codeine, dextropropoxyphene… and daily Betaloc / Metoprolol tartrate to prevent the migraines…)
i live in a very controlled environment
thankfully, not allergic to puppies or bunny
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
A nap. That's what I need.
"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.
today's weather rpt for the stage:
http://www.lavuelta.com/09/espanol/tiempo/index.html?e=15
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
A tad obsessive though?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well, it ain't good
"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 a very confident representation
There’s a meteorologist who’s either a genius or an egomaniac
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
where'd you see that at
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
it was for wearing those baggy oro shorts ;0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Baggy shorts? For real?!
"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.
Hideous from the front. I'd sue if I were him
Not even close to normal Caisse standards
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh my....
"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.
Perhaps they lost their shape in the wash?!
"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 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.
caisse did it on the cheap?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ah,
now I KNOW that you’re vision impaired. It all makes sense…
I'm happy to stand back
and watch the blind leading the blind
I can see Klodi's bum in my head ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
snort
"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.
Little bit of drool on my keyboard ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Weird lot, you guys
But admittedly, I do have that thing… at least 15kg heavier, preferably more than 20. And that rules out a hell of a lot of the peloton, LOL. The Accountant is a definite no-go… he doesn’t even crack 10kg. Just no appeal for me with tiny little men…
I'm more with you than against you on this ;
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yep, but not this one.
Just concentrate on the upper half, AV’s arms are a joy to stare at
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
So true. His arms are well above the average.
I had them (and the rest of him) as my PC background for a long time ;-)
"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.
Climber's arms supposed to be skinny, that's what i love about AV
And yay, of him doing his favourite finish line celebration?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
No, just riding against a mountain backdrop in the Dauphine in 2006.
His legs look amazing too in 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.
Ohhh i have that photo
(no surprise) and yes, very good!
The guy has a good body even if you don’t like the face.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Yep!
"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.
Says No. 1 fan :)
They’re awful all the time
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ahem, no idea what you mean... ;)
You know it ain’t him, i mean the man looks perfectly good in his normal shorts, i’m blaming the gold.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Totally. The gold it is.
"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 pushed them away though
Like when people tried to help he pushed them off…so bit harsh if they did as he didn’t want the help
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
...and there are some crazy fans out there
"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 was late to sign in at least once
because he was too busy signing autographs and taking pics. Silly boy
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
He's worth photographing, no?
"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.
Well i know who i'd be after if i was at the Vuelta..
Well, in between running after David Herrero, Philip Deignan and stalking Erviti :)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Anton...mmm....Intxausti
"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.
Well, all of those too :)
But sadly no Eros or Vigano, they left together :(
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Woe is 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.
Fines
But he said they’re worth it if it means he gets to spend more time with his fans. Nice guy ;)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Awwww! So sweet. We really need to go to Murcia.
"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.
Problem is...
If we saw AV out training with Luis Leon and Jose Joaquin like he does, i’d probably spontaneously combust of excitement
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
I'd certainly fall off.
Mind you, if that happened, being gentlemen they’d be sure to come and pick me up ;-)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Ok my favorite for the day:
Kolobnev, Arrieta and Martinez. Could name 9 other guys but would be worthless
Well they're obviously popular choices...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was being ironic. I was struck by the deafening silence ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well thanks, Frinkster
’cause now I have this song going through my head
I don't love it...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I may not love it,
but after Lou’s Depeche Mode, I think it’s brilliant… and I had an idea that the package was part of the attraction ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sorry, it's the Frinkster's fault!
And once I had that song going through my head, I just had to spread the misery around :-)
I'm thinking warning on songs
is a great idea ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
For sure! +1 I mean. I think I was Rick Rolled yesterday by the Figurehead.
I’m not sure though but it seemed the case from reading the youtube comments.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
Hmmm...
Maybe I should’ve linked to the literal version instead.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 14, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
That video seems to have removed all doubt.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
okay, now that av's signed in and the signing is closed for the stage, can we get this show on the road?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
riders in the neutral zone. feed area has been pushed from 78km to 93km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
not to mention it was suppose tobe 89km, not 78km...
i need a backlit keyboard
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Nuevos intentos de escapada Se marchan por delante MARTINEZ DE ESTEBAN Egoi (006) y HERRERO LLORENTE David (216). Se les unen rápidamente RABON Frantisek (177), GARCIA DA PENA David (215) y COBO ACEBO Juan Jose (101).
Early days yet...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The last thing I dreamed before I woke up this morning involved a shop called
Garcia da Pena.
A sign?
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Echolons!!!!!!!
Valverde, en el segundo grupo El líder de la Vuelta, VALVERDE BELMONTE Alejandro (051), rueda en el segundo grupo a 9 segundos del primero. El terreno es favorable.
Samuel Sánchez, Evans, Mosquera y Gesink, en el primer grupo SANCHEZ GONZALEZ Samuel (001), EVANS Cadel (161), MOSQUERA MIGUEZ Ezequiel (211) y GESINK Robert (154) ruedan en el primer grupo, que amplía la ventaja con el de VALVERDE BELMONTE Alejandro (051) a 18 segundos.
Nooooooo... :(
Pelotón agrupado El Caisse d´Epargne, equipo del líder, VALVERDE BELMONTE Alejandro (051) ha neutralizado a los 60 que marchaban por delante. Pelotón agrupado y la etapa que rueda muy rápido.
Phew
"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.
Yeah, but AV wasn't!
"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 want a break which contains the two of them alone! ;-)
"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.
You're jinxing your man...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
As a vuelta 'virgin'
is it possible to give me a one line summary please?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
put it in a short way
rainy day, he was in the back, allegedly getting another raincoat from the team car.
peloton split.
Astana and EE put the hammer down
he lost 3 mins.
end of story.
What a beautiful day that was
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 14, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Bah
"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.
Thanks :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Funny how when the race actually starts, we become quieter!
"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.
Lou did you see Cunegos trophy?
A bonsai olive tree executed in silver.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/64th-vuelta-a-espana-gt/stages/stage-16/photos/87592
How would you like solder that?
I'm sure it would make a lovely puddle
on my bench ;-). Urgh… getting that up to >700 degrees C… surely no human being has reflexes that quick…
So is the breakaway the group that has Samsan?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well i picked a good time to go out..
If there were echelons and stuff. Good to know it’s all back together ;)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
One of them days then, where it's going to take a while to get the "right breakaway"
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
It seems like everyone's on the alert today
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We are not taking the bait!
Lou gave us Depeche Mode
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Also, while we're here
Make sure that Córdoba ends up on your itinerary sometime. In a continent where 90% of the cathedrals could be culled, and nothing of value would be lost, Córdoba’s Mezquita is definitely worth checking out.
I'm not sure
I’d call it good, but it’s definitely interesting. The Mezquita is one of those places that were forever being remodeled by the latest conquering religion. Roman temple, Christian church, Moorish mosque, Spanish cathedral. All incorporating what came before.
was ghastly in my opinion,
but yeah, interesting i guess – the columns of the original mosque had been built of torn down christian churches. Then later when the christians took back over they built a cathedral inside the mosque – that’ll show em. What a mess. Was probably nice when it was originally constructed. But the Alhambra in Granada was my favorite down there.
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12 corredores son cabeza de carrera: BOOM Lars (152), ROELS Dominik (184), MARTINEZ Serafin (217), MEIER Christian (117), DUQUE Leonardo (074), REYNES MIMO Vicente (178), KOLOBNEV Alexandr (196), EFIMKIN Alexander (013), VELITS Martin (188), HERRERO LLORENTE David (216), IGLINSKY Maxim (035) y KAISEN Olivier (166).
Go Meier!
Let’s see another Canadian win today.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Okay, okay.
As long as it’s Boom.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I hate that song
it was meant to be funny … well … really meant to be, because it might have been not that funny at all.
Hang on, I thought you meant Egoi Martinez!
"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.
Your predictions have been very prescient today
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well I bet that's clear now Helsy ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
If it goes to a sprint I say Duque
But I fancy one of the Xacobeo boys- Martinez or Herrero :)
Gotta back the Spaniards.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Imagine my surprise
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My heart says Kolobnev to kill them on the climb near the end and go solo
But I really want to see Xacobeo do well, lord knows the Spanish domestic squads need all they can get
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Bruce will be here first
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Maybe it has been mentioned before, anyway...
Zeke got a 20-second penalty yesterday for receiving a water bottle on the last climb.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
For those of you who haven't left the thread recently
Boasson Hagen won the stage in Britain.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Yes, according to what's been posted in the ToB thread.
EBH is second.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I thought Reus was never going to be a good rider anymore...
But from what I’ve read, the pace was so high, there were only 50 riders left in the peloton at the finish, when Reus won.
Great stuff
The peloton split in the finale.
It was a twisty run in…the gap was 11 secs between the two bunches I think
"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.
Yeah, Breukink's statement was repeated in the whole Dutch medie.
I really have no idea how great it was. Haven’t heard time gaps or saw summaries so can’t tell. But that he can win a stage there is a good sign. If he can back on his old level is doubtfull. He was the greatest cyclist in his category. Still a long way to go to there but it’s a very good motivation for him. It wasn’t all for nothing
Heroic effort it was...I only saw the highlights but he looked so very strong and the bunch just couldn't do enough
"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 know those roads pretty well.
Reus dropped de Gendt with about 15k to go on the coast road, which is basically a long, flat straightish dual carriageway actually, so I think he did very well not to be caught. I would have expected him to be. Then with about 2k to go it was downhill through the city centre to the river, that bit is rather twisty, over the bridge & then a sharp left with about 300 m to the line. The peloton was indeed split by the chase & pretty strung out. I think it’s a very good win, myself.
Funny Boom video
Filming the hotel room (and himself in his underwear) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hqdFbSg8Q4
It can be both ;)
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 14, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Bruce
I thought I would have to make the announcement. Anyway, morning ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ToB on ES after Vuelta...nice
BAH!!!!....Cavendish?!
TLP 7.0 Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent
Back when Valverde was left behind in the 2nd or 3rd group,
Matthé Pronk (Vacansoleil), derny king, helped guide him back. Watch out for payback in one form or another.
I like 'sycophant' more ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well.. I don't.. Gesink was in the first group..
VacansOleil already rode the peloton behind a breakway who already flew.. Dunno what they want but I think it’s strange
Thank you.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Those shorts are bad!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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