Vuelta Stage 19 Ávila - La Granja.....LIVE
by Jens on Sep 18, 2009 6:00 AM EDT
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Last Chance City for the climbers. Three big climbs and a 17 km drop to the finish. A pretty picture if you are an Olympic gold-medallist, not so much if you are a young dutchman with a hole in your knee and bad memories from Nice.
Let's see what they make of it. Either way it should be good one
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Podium!
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Ha! The Aussies have been shut out completely.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Total disrespect!
Just because I’m soft. At least Cuddles has the good taste to be looking at Basso’s butt. I’m thinking your boy Gesink is looking at the baggy butted Vaverede ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hey! Don't bring AV into this!!
If i had to pick an ass to look at it’d be his, baggy shorts or no baggy shorts! Although Imanol is a better choice..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
We know Helsy.I promise we know how you feel ;)
But you won’t show us his bum in amarillo because you know I’m right.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I still like it!
But i will offer up Imanol Erviti http://www.flickr.com/photos/copsadmirer/2892287815/in/photostream/
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Helsy you're letting Valverde down
You’re meant to defend his ‘form’ no matter what. see Lou’s defence of Tony’s back view in white. Fierce, inspired.
Instead you offeran alternative to your chosen one. Bad form ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You want me to defend my boy?
I offer Imanol merely because i’m trying to ram him down peoplet’s throats ;) But defending AV…no problem, i spend most of the damn time doing so :p
Valv has one of the best bodies in cycling, he has perfect thighs, not too skinny chest, muscular arms without being too muscular. A gorgeous smile, nice eyes. I like his hair, what can i say. And i like his ass, it looks better in black and red, but i still approve and i like it!! There, defensive enough? :)
And it’s not that bad, see… http://www.alejandrovalverde.es/images/multimedia_2009/ampliada-vuelta82.jpg
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
She is, but she hasn't had enough lessons from you ;)
(And I can’t look)…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I guess that she doesn't have
the standards that I do…
Now that's a picture ;)
And nothing that resembles yellow
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Don't get me wrong his ass is great..
But I’m not really an ass girl, whereas I am an AV girl, what can i say
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Short shorts are the way to go ;-)
"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.
Tony really can wear whatever shorts he wants
but I actually like the longer Cervelo and FDJ shorts. Just wish they weren’t white.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I knew you'd bite
i’m the one who still thinks it’s ochre ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL!
Would that be yellow limestone?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So are you living dangerously tonight
and pretending work tomorrow is just your imagination?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nah, just stopping by
on my way to bed ;-). And trying to convince myself that having all tomorrow afternoon to enjoy the stage in text form is a fair substitute…
Is it missing? Seriously
Have you contacted your favourite TV network?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
no. as you know, all my electronics work perfectly
I’m asking Lou why she has to read the live thread…
She'd miss our banter ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, you mean
that 15 minute thing… which is on just when I will be leaving for work…? Oh yeah, that’s a great substitute for live stage coverage ;-)
Anyway… I’m out. Hmph, at least I’ve got leave booked for Worlds next week…
yeah right
when there’s only 3 stages left in this year’s Vuelta
frinkster predicted the final podium
how impressive…..
Are you relieved not to be getting the gnome?
"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 sure am.. It wa terrifieng. I couldn't sleep..
But the Lance magazines also never arrived so winning was not as bad as recieving
Hola amigos.
This day is creeping past like a snail….zzzzzz
"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.
And now I have to look through 1370 articles on the left ventricle...woohooo!
"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've got as far as number 15 and I'm already back here procrastinating....
"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.
Daydreaming of seeing K tomorrow? ;)
Which other buses do you want to target btw?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
We could try and chat to him..
Is there anything you particularly want to know? I’m quite a shy person so i’m not promising anything.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Ha! You are a journailist form your own blog!
No time to be shy ;) And nothing particulary.. Just what he expect from next year? Can he again be good in his courses again or does he still need a couple of years to come back to his old level.
Dunno what his courses are btw but you can ask that first!
Only shy because i feel like they're just trying to get ready
If they make eye contact or smile i’m all for chatting or taking photos. Minus Napolitano, eek.
Ok, i’ll see how he’s enjoyed things this year :)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
I'm happy to go bulldozing in ;-)
"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.
Now that is a good plan. Then we can go and inform Hugh Porter so he can get it right in future ;-)
"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.
Because everybody asks about that all the time. It’s all he has ever talked about in the media for two years. His employer thinks it’s enough, too: Knebel in Holland Sport: “We said to Kai, it’s time to become a bike racer again. You must fight for your place on the team.”
I think before the stage in particular wouldn't be a terribly good idea.
In the interviews from the other day it seems like he still can’t really talk about it without getting upset, understandably so, though I would hope having that win (which is starting to look better & better, I think) might help a little bit.
His stage win (& jersey) was the reason for Knebel talking about him on that show
I got the idea that the Dutch TT Champs basically had been his last chance. He did badly but because he had a flat and “other circumstances” he got another one. I’d say he seized that opportunity good & well.
"Which other buses do you want to target btw?"
You realise that you’re now going to picked up by the anti-terrorist police as soon as you step off the train?
Mark
Of course :-) We'll have to work out what to say....hahaha
Euskie naturally, Katusha for Pippo, Columbia for Lovkvist (and EBH I guess), Ag2r (mmm Dessel), I’d like to see Reus, and tell de Gendt he’s crazy (in a good way), perhaps congratulate Russ too….and all the others as well ;-)
"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.
Katusha? :( Oh noooo
So long as i avoid Napolitano! Columbia again? Oh gooo on then ;) Besides, I need my Tony Martin and nice guy Maxime fix.
AG2R…haha, they’re going to think i’m stalking them.
Topsport V are easy. Candi-Tv/Halfords always seem to be next to Rapha anyway so that should be easy.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Don't worry, you can hide round the corner while I stalk the Katushans ;-)
Candi and Rapha….love hate relationship there, rivals but sticking together! Let’s hope K is not required for too many interviews 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.
And do you think someone might donate me a Joker Bianchi jersey to match my bike? ;-)
"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.
Bummer
The right ventricle is much funnier.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 18, 2009 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh my god. I can't even process this right now!
http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=17478
Oh…hell, holy moly hell.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Remember, this is Spain we're talking about.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Well, Techincally it was at the Tour of Portugal and with a portugese team...
Well just leave it at the Iberian Peninsula
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I meant for the TT at the Worlds.
Spain doesn’t have a history of excluding dopers from their national team.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Aaaach scheisse!!
"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.
Not suprised at all...let me just say that
Liberty Seguros is rampant with doping still…Nozal had some good rides in the Vuelta and was 2nd at the 2003 Vuelta…
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 6:22 AM EDT up reply actions
yoyoYoYO!
What’s this? Y’all have started without me?!
Hmm… looking at the stage preview, it strikes me that volunteering for overtime tomorrow morning was… lacking in foresight :-(
When I'm filthy rich
I shall hire a personal assistant to manage these things for me :-). For now, I’ll just focus on the money and clear out of here early (must resist temptation…)
Should be pretty good but it depends how technical that ending descent really is...
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 6:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Seems so...I just want Gesink to somehow pull out the win here so I need something good.
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully the Italians will meet Valv on the beginning of the descent and try to arrest him
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 6:52 AM EDT up reply actions
That would be amazing
I sincerely hope it happens, im a fan of karma, and its gonna beat the heck out of him one of these days.
La fuga gana terreno DE LA FUENTE RASILLA David (103), BUFFAZ Mickaël (072), INTXAUSTI ELORRIAGA Benat (106), ZUBELDIA AGIRRE Haimar (031), DE GREEF Francis (163), GERARD Arnaud (095), GARCIA DA PENA David (215), MAASKANT Martijn (115), RASCH Gabriel (068), BONNAIRE Olivier (043), MOINARD Amaël (077), RIBLON Christophe (018), ISASI FLORES Inaki (004), SANCHEZ PIMIENTA Julian (081), GARCIA ACOSTA José Vicente (053), ROSENDO PRADO Jesus (028) son el grupo cabeza de carrera. WYNANTS Maarten (149) y KROON Karsten (197) viajan intercalados entre el grupo de delante y un pelotón que pierde 50 segundos.
Er...Isasi ;-)
"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.
Intxaustiiiiiii! :-))
"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.
Fuji: De La Fuente, Intxausti
Cofidiz: Buffaz, Moinard
Astan: Zubeldia
FDJ: Gerard
Garmin: Maaskant
Cervelo: Rasch
BGT: Bonnaire
AG2R: Riblon
Euskaltel: Isasi
GCE: Garcia Acosta
Quick: Wynants
Saxo: Kroon
Silence: de Greef(?)
Rosendo, Sanchez Pimienta and Garcia Dapena in Spanish CT.. Helsy knows which..
Oh wow...that looks like quite a strong team there
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Well It all depends how the race plays out because if it stays together for a while and there isn't a dangerous breakaway
Kroon, Moerenhout, or Gesink could probably keep in contact for a while. Gesink was 10th last year on a flatter course
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 7:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Er, Kroon was one 3 that always had a spot
Langeveld just added as sixth. With Gesink’s knee, Moerenhout’s breathing problems and last minute replacement for Clement in the TT, and all the others explosive enough but not really natural climbers, I agree it’s going to be tough to get any sort of result.
Nice... Want to see that.. But I don't think it's allowed to help each other..
As seen in other WC they don’t do that.. Haymann is I think the last Raboman
Breakaway caught.
A la caza del fugado MARTIN Daniel (116), VORGANOV Eduard (219) atacan en busca de RIBLON Christophe (018). El pelotón pierde 23 segundos.
Also caught. New break
Unidos Los tres ya relevan en cabeza de carrera: RIBLON Christophe (018), VORGANOV Eduard (219) y INTXAUSTI ELORRIAGA Benat (106)
Where’s everybody?
Yay Intxausti!
Not only that but Kristian House has a 4.38 lead in the ToB…..gooooooo!!!
"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.
Looking forward to the highlights already ;-)
he’s virtual yellow by miles at the mo so Columbia won’t let it stick but he should pick up some bonus seconds in the sprints along the way…I want him to get into the top 10!
"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.
Should be do-able if he doesn't get spit out the back when they catch him....
but I do not think anybody will be stopping the Edvald Tour
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions
That's the worry....cmon Kristian!
"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.
Since ticker king is updating you all
I have to pop to the shops and then make some dinner
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
You mean dinnar surely? ;)
"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.
And Intxausti is out again
Casi seis minutos 5.44 para los tres escapados. Un Garmin: MARTIN Daniel (116), un Xacobeo: VORGANOV Eduard (219) y un Ag2r: RIBLON Christophe (018).
He's out? What do you mean? Dropped?
"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.
6.30 minute gap for the three guys out front, Caisse boys controlling things
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
6.43 for Vorganov (Xacobeo Galicia), Martín (Garmin) y Riblon (AG2R) with about 110km to go
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
You have a Spanish accent on the i in Martin's surname! ;-)
"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.
Hehe
"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.
Very sorry to hear it :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
+1
"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.
sad day indeed. How popular is cycling in Portugal?
Does this make the front page of the news, or is this something only a cycling fan would hear about?
front page don't
but probabiliy is mention in the main newscasts here in Portugal. Mainly because the portuguese winner of the TdP was implicated.
by semprenaroda on Sep 18, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I remember how thrilled you were that the winner was Portugese
It’s a real betrayal..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
condolences
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
About 100km to go, our trio have just gone over the top of Puero de Navacerrada
Gap is still about 6.30
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
So, anything exciting happening?
Over here, Kristian House is about to get eaten alive by the evil that is Columbia. 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.
Oh :(
If it wasn’t Tony Martin, Edvald Boasson Hagen, Maxime Montfort, Thomas Lovkvist, Gert Dockx and Kim Kirchen I could probably get mad. sigh
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
You must come out in empathy for me and join me in going mad! Please? ;-)
Still, we can congratulate him on his effort tomorrow, no? Hehe
"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 can be disappointed for K but i just can't be mad at those Columbia boys, sorry :(
Yes, we shall :)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
They only have a few secs now. K is suffering apparently :-((
"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.
Caught now :-( 5k to go.
Nice try K!
"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.
Anyone have info on the race in Flanders?
"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado
Pozzato led him out....so nice of 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.
Just under 70km to go, Liquigas are now leading the peloton
The gap is down to 5.50
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Thanks Bruce!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Where's Ted or Frinking?
The feed i have ready for universal just accidently showed some of NOS sport :) Hah
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
It's horrible to lose it to bad luck
But he’s done fantastic job. Would like to say, ‘Never say never’ and keep my fingers crossed for him
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's sure to win something big some day....bad luck can't always plague 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.
23 now 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.
Yes. Makes him pretty special.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sorry Helsy. Who are they helpinG/
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hard time with his knee. Yow!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ouchies
"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.
VN ticker:
Gesink at start wasn’t in best of moods. He has 8 stitches in his knee and the gash isn’t healing as well as he’d like. “I really struggled yesterday, but the whole team helped me get through. We’ll see what happens today.”
O/T...K is up to 10th in the ToB :-)
"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.
Should hold on to that tomorrow barring disasters
"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 only managed 3, but it's so close at the top!
"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.
afternoon everyone
this better be decisive, i’m going to be without internet till wednesday…
"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
Euskaltel tried to push it on the descent, looks like Gesink might make it back
Gap just 14 seconds now. But things still don’t bode well for him for the final climb :(
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
let alone the descent..
"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
Those breakaway boys are killing it...
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
well happy to see dan martin getting some tv time
"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
Two Irishmen in 2 days, spoilt
I like Dan but my preference lies with Philip
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
they both rule
but yeah, philip is probably stronger
"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
+1
it’s been going on since forever, sick of it now
"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
Imagine hoe Bert feels ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
much the same i'd imagine :)
"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
true
the knowledge that your the best grand tour rider in the world must be comforting..
"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
Worst case scenario for ert
Is that he gets loads of Khazakhstani wonga for taking a year’s sabatical.
I could do with a deal like that… *
*OK – things are different for top line sportsmen who want to win things, but it feels like the sort of disaster one can cope with
Absolutely!
"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.
1.08 gap
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
yep
fingers crossed
"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
Indeedio
"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.
Keenan says "If you're buying Dan Martin...
..as a racehorse, he’d be very expensive"
by Spot of Bother on Sep 18, 2009 10:13 AM EDT reply actions
Ah... interesting
But I guess he would need the ground to be “good to firm” otherwise those skinny old bike tyres would be a bit of a handicap
What was in his tea this morning?
There is no direction I can look at that from and think it makes sense
whats the course like for the TT tomorrow?
sammy put less than 20 secs into valverde in valencia…i reckon he needs to win by at least 30 seconds today…
"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
But one must remember that the gold jersey will make you go better
Its 28km and it’s pretty flat. Doesn’t seem particularly technical
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Pretty flat with a bit of a hill in the second half but it is only 26k
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks both
so yeah, i’d want a 30-40 secs gap today, plus 20 in bonuses…
"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
keenan just made a good point
about the intermediate sprints….man is this the best gt this year or what!
"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
italy was cool
the tour was good for a week, but this has been sweet all the way through, so many little subplots going on
"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
Giro is good.
I just had an uneasy feeling, re the killer….
Tour, bah. apart from the winner, all meh.
Uh I really really don't want to do any more work this afternoon.
Actually, I haven’t really done much up to this point either!
"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.
+1
its been a long week..
"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
I have looked through 672 of my articles but that's only just over half way....meh
To be honest, not much work has been done all week!
"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'm not the one who's supposed to be doing the learning.
I’m proving relevant articles to a doctor…so I have to find EVERYTHING!
"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.
*providing
"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.
35 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Btw....the last mountain stage of the last GT this year...why's it so quiet on here?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
They are mourning that it is the last mountain stage and can't bring themselves to accept that the season is almost done
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
+1, I can't bear to think about it!
This is the first full cycling season I’ve followed closely and it’s been really fun. Thanks to all of you here for enlightening me on the finer points of the sport. There is SO MUCH more to it than just the TdF.
by Spot of Bother on Sep 18, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
what we need
is the return of flatbagger, he’ll stir it up!
"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
Mentioned something about falling in love with a hippie chick...
…somehow I think FB’s a tad distracted at the moment.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
Go Hoogs!!!
Wild card…Hoogerland will win worlds!!
"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado
leaky hitting the front
"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
oh i hope we don't lose pictures...
"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
breaking news from twitterland
team sky (4 years) and AG2R (3 years) have been awarded protour licences.
"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
well
skil-shimano pulled out, apparently they’re going to wait for the new calender in 2011, so in theory all the rest of the teams applying could get them, there’s room now. story is here:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/skil-shimano-drops-protour-bid
"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
Oh Okay...well that makes things simple...I saw that they pulled out I just didn't know how many Pro Tour Liscences were left
but since Fuji is leaving that would make sense
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
yep
five teams for five places…
"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
here
http://twitter.com/cyclingfans
"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
Great :-)
"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.
Peloton nearly all together, seemed to have virtually pulled the Moncoutie group in
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Some one forgot to turn off the lights. I guess I'll get them this time.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
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