Vuelta Stage 18: Post-Stage Thread

bah

not happy

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

but

Igor Anton finished 5th?

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

first vds points of the year!

bad investment….

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Tell me about it!

"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.

by Albertina on Sep 17, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

I have two 4 pointers scoring zero!

well, down to one now. Phew!

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Now all I need is a point or two from Benat Intxausti.

I’m such a sucker for cute Basques…it’s time they repaid!

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

lol. Hoogerland and Jesus in the top 10

by Frinking on Sep 17, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

Deignan 9th in GC

by Frinking on Sep 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

7.49

Gesink lost a second

by Frinking on Sep 17, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I meant Deignan i stead of Hoogerland

by Frinking on Sep 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Deignan

can’t quit to leave for world’s now that he is top 10?

Moo

by Willj on Sep 17, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

philip you beauty

held his nerve and killed it to the line..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Sep 17, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

:) :) :)

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions

Awww he looks so happy!

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I know! He looks sooo chuffed, it's fantastic to see.

This is just perfect

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Perfection would be Igor winning...but this'll do ;-)

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

And Cervelo is still rolling this season.

by Spot of Bother on Sep 17, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

isn't it?

properly happy there

by civetta on Sep 17, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

He really deserves it...It should be the first of many wins.

by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 17, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

beautiful

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Sep 17, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Is it just me

who thinks that those rain goggles give an air of fifties rocket scientist dork?

by Monty. on Sep 17, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

The stage is still going on

this is an odd post-stage thread

by agl on Sep 17, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

Cobo attacks?

by Bruce Suomi on Sep 17, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

lost half the peloton

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

9.40 in

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

1 or 2 second gap here

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

Seemed to be, but not anymore on the line I guess

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

they switch camera

it’s kinda hard to tell….

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

ah

1 sec gap.
just saw the GC

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Noooo

by Frinking on Sep 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Ah yes

+1 second

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

but good no wrecks

by yeehoo on Sep 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

any interviews with the stage winner...

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Sep 17, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions

The top 10 today:-
1) Philip Deignan (Cervelo) 4:19:14
2) Roman Kreuziger (Liquigas) +0.03
3) Jakob Fuglsang (Saxo Bank) +0.16
4) Manuel Vazquez (Contentpolis-Ampo) +0.39
5) Igor Anton (Euskaltel-Euskadi) +0.41
6) Mickael Cherel (Francaise des jeux) +0.42
7) Rein Taaramae (Cofidis)
8) Remy Di Gregorio (Francaise des jeux)
9) Jesus Hernandez (Astana)
10) Jesus Del Nero (Fuji-Servetto)

The top 10 on GC after today:-
1) Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) 78:56:42
2) Robert Gesink (Rabobank) +0.32
3) Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) +1.10
4) Ivan Basso (Liquigas) +1.29
5) Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto) +1.51
6) Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo Galicia) +1.55
7) Joaquim Rodriguez (Caisse d’Epargne) +5.54
8) Paolo Tiralongo (Lampre) +6.35
9) Philip Deignan (Cervelo) +7.49
10) Juan Jose Cobo (Fuji-Servetto) +10.45

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

That was quick

by Frinking on Sep 17, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm getting faster

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Keenan just mentioned re: Cervelo

CTT had 4 Giro stage wins, 2 Tdf, and now 2 Vuelta. Not too shabby!

by Spot of Bother on Sep 17, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

Deignan

strange accent seems a mix of French, Dutch, American and Irish

Moo

by Willj on Sep 17, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

unfortunately I couldn't hear him very well

but where in Ireland is he from?

by civetta on Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Donegal?

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

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.

by Albertina on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

ah well

by civetta on Sep 17, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Craggy Island

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 17, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

wasn't watching screen and initially thought it was a french rider

speaking english

Moo

by Willj on Sep 17, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

me too

by discolite on Sep 17, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

i think he was adding a little spanish style accent

to be more easily understood. Part of the time. And part of the time normal irish accent – that’s how i heard it anyway.

by yeehoo on Sep 17, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

Awwww!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions

He has a lovely smile :-)

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions

And Irish eyes ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

He's just plain good looking

Very sexy accent too

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I am a fan of sexy accents

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Same

And anyone with lips like that! Wow. Andy Tennant’s lips are the same, was admiring him yesterday

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Creepy stalker

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Bahaha...lots to admire on Saturday

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

http://twitter.com/PhilipDeignan

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM EDT reply actions

I like Stage 18 of the Vuelta :)

Last year Erviti, this year Deignan!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions

Is this the thread were i get to say: EBH = A monster?

by Holdenmate on Sep 17, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

There is a ToB thread, but you can say it here if you like!

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I think 'beast' was used in the last thread

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Sep 17, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Beast does not cover it. :)

by Holdenmate on Sep 17, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

EBH=MAN BEAST

and I’m sticking with that.

"On a personal level, I have never had admiration for him and I never will"
~AC about LA, me about Johan "drama queen" Bruyneel

by Phil H. on Sep 17, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

ToB highlights aren't on until 10.30 tonight!

Bah UEFA Cup…or whatever it calls itself these days

"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

Euro league, isn't it?

by Holdenmate on Sep 17, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

europa league I believe

by rbjhan on Sep 17, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Whatever....am I bovvered?

"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 Sep 17, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

no, & nor are any of the teams in it

by civetta on Sep 17, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyway, congrats Deignan!

What is up with Roman btw, does he not posess a single sprinter’s fibre?

by Holdenmate on Sep 17, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

Looking at him, probably not!

"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 Sep 17, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

For ze ladies

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

Just let me chop the podium shots together, got a bit carried away today...

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

For ze ladyboys

by tedvdw on Sep 17, 2009 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

Oh my!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Sep 17, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh dear...not so hot!

"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 Sep 17, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions