Vuelta Stage 19 Ávila - La Granja.....LIVE Thread Number.... TWO
by ursula on Sep 18, 2009 10:31 AM EDT
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My nerves have begun!
Cmon guys!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been in a state of nervous tension all afternoon!
"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 18, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks ursula
fingers crossed for the cameras…
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone didn't link the new thread correctly
"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 18, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missed 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 18, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:( Sad stuff
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is like the Tour de France all over again
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, not altogether
lasted rather longer this time
by civetta on Sep 18, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gesink in trouble
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Euskaltel looking after the peloton
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
poor gesink
what a bummer of a season
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
o/t, rmors of 2013 tdf start in corsica?
"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 18, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
interesting. corsica is a nice place, went there on holiday a few years ago..
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it will be the 10th edition of the tdf, and corsica is the only french department not to host a start or finish in all these years
"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 18, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
100th edition...
"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 18, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice stat!
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, a possible return to a mont ventoyx time trial... shit, i'm all for thaat
"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 18, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes!
Corsica is cool too – seems i heard the same thing during tdf.
by yeehoo on Sep 18, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
everything I know about Corisca
I learned from this.
by Sui Juris on Sep 18, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the Bobo.(?) That doesn’t sound right. ;)
by Spot of Bother on Sep 18, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
15 seconds between AV's peloton and Gesink group
Poor guy, if he finishes, he deserves a giant round of applause
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
22 secs for gesink
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Evil, evil looking skies above!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
above or ahead: since skies can only be above, unless you're in a plane at high altitude
"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 18, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did Gesink hurt in that crash a few days ago?
by MavicMoto on Sep 18, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice gauge, 8 stitches
"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 18, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
conta on tve-i now
"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 18, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pity he has no breaking news to share
"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 18, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've become a Gesink fan
over the course of this Vuelta.
Wenatchee Wonder FTW
by dees ees en drama on Sep 18, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is with the Dutch and the knee lacerations...
first van hummel now Gesink
"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
by TRDean on Sep 18, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Cuddles not know by now to be near the front?!
Jeesh ;)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morning kids. How's things this fine morning?
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
poor guy. Is is cold in addition to rainy?
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unrelated point, no?
yes, he’s injured. yes, it’s wet. Now, what’s the temperature?
by JFS_PGH on Sep 18, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounded a little curt, sorry--
but I was also wondering if it’s warm rain or cold rain.
by JFS_PGH on Sep 18, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
been cold lately
haven’t heard for today
by yeehoo on Sep 18, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I was asking. Wondering if anyone knows the temp.
Cold is difficult for these skinny men in the rain.
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about a number
but I’m pretty sure cold and rainy is the current situation.
Wenatchee Wonder FTW
by dees ees en drama on Sep 18, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know the distance left to finish?
by liteberer on Sep 18, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I approve
"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 18, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peloton strung out and shrinking
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nvm...my eyes decieved me I believe
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wondered that, but I think it's bigger drops being thrown off moto wheels
giving that strange “floaty” look, like snow.
by JFS_PGH on Sep 18, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Szmyd, how i love seeing him decimate a group :)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
He got on my radar in the Giro. That kid is hard core when on the front.
by Spot of Bother on Sep 18, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
liqui in front
"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 18, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gesink 55 back?
"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 18, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a road warrior he's been :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 18, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What tires do lotto use?
remind me never to use them…
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Sep 18, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hi guys and guyesses sorry I've been gone so long, good morning !
how many km to go? how many climbs to go ?
by peterfish on Sep 18, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the last climb now
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey peterfish! Long time no see.
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
facebook was doing weird things yesterday
send me an add as friend request if you want OK, as you somehow disappeared from my friends list
by peterfish on Sep 18, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This group at the front...
Szmyd, Basso, Valverde, Rodriguez, Mosquera, Evans, Sanchez, Tiralongo, Cobo, Moreno at the back. Have i missed anyone?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Though Rodriguez might be being gapped
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not quite, he's hanging on!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moreno has been gapped for sure, but Rodriguez is hanging on
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basso needs to change tactics. The Smyzd to Basso diesel has not been very effective so far this year
by PopUp Rolen on Sep 18, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all he has though with no acceleration :/
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basso
has tactics?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
surely not
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding !!
This tired bs hasn’t worked all year.
In fact it seemed to help his opponents mostly.
by MavicMoto on Sep 18, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must be cold. Smyzd is blowing on his fingers.
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks it too! :/
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moreno has battled back to this front group!
Go Dani!!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on szymd
shell these cde fools!
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Sylvester Smyzd's name. Anyone know if he has a nickname?
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Some great block and slow tactics there from Szmyd!
Sort of like what Bosisio did during the Giro on…Blockhaus was it when Di Luca was behind somewhere?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I may be slow on the uptake...
…but it just occurs to me that this rain really sort of impacts the Samu descends his way into yellow scenario, badly.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
by Ed K on Sep 18, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is descent very turny / twisty ?
anyone know ?
by peterfish on Sep 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone attack..please...
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
er
maybe. Week three. Crap weather. Guys on their mental and physical limits.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heart says attack
head says just stay 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
by benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
exactly
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
preferably not cobo
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LIQ
looking good. Actually, I think that’s their primary goal.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
samu!!!
"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 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's the top of the climb?
wow. that was horribly boring
by PopUp Rolen on Sep 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Valv latches on to Sammy
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there goes samsan
Wenatchee Wonder FTW
by dees ees en drama on Sep 18, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah what a beautiful sight, Valverde and Sanchez descending together. My perfect podium
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bliss, 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well this isn't going according to plan...
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
by Ed K on Sep 18, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"not better, just crazier"
nice description of Samu
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ursula called it
Valv’s a good descender too
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, conta. they're pals of yours. ask them to teach you how to descend
"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 18, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looked better this Tour i thought
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes... but room for improvement
"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 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my. Valv is outdescending SamSan
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The strange thing is people underestimate AV
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this surprises you!
"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 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
love the gold stripe on samu's bike
"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 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I WANT Samu's 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
scary
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon my boys!!
Hoping behind somehow Mosquera has managed to drop everyone, I want an all Spanish podium damn it!!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gesink 1'20 down
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i got that from keenan...
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THis descent isn't that technical
If it had more turns it would be all Samy
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sit, zeke bridged
"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 18, 2009 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
probably bad form during the race, but will AV be stripped of his Vuelta win, or will he still be credited with it?
Sorry for the interruption, just frustrated that what we see in Madrid on Sunday is not likely going to stick.
by PopUp Rolen on Sep 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Spanish wouldn't strip him...not unless he tested positive actually in this race
"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 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Har!
"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 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's up to the Spanish, is it?
If the suspension is upheld backdating to the date it went into effect, it’s likely all his results will be voided.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I see...hadn't thought of the backdating 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wherever did that question come from?
"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 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit I want to watch 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Universal thingy just won't load at 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
direct link isn't for me
went to the main cycling page at univeral and clicked, got here:
by JFS_PGH on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs Adobe Flash Player...which I'm not allowed :-(
Thanks 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what you do is find a site that is work relevant that uses adobe flash player
and then ask IT to install flash so you can see it.
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...I'll work on 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 18, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
basso gingerly behind
"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 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's there ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh if only Zeke could TT
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does he ever?
and with the wet roads….
by Veloki on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valv joined at the hip to Samu
He must have got the memo.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice work cuddles
fair play
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it fair to say
that Sammy’s attack was rained out?
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sadly
just too dangerous
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.
The road furniture on the outside of the corners just looks like something you’d never want to meet at speed, ever.
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
by Ed K on Sep 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
moreno with him
"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 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basso doing his decending like a bag of rocks thing again.
by ursula on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was cement not Simoni's analogy? ;)
"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 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think the wet is having a major impact here
by civetta on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only the Spanish fans would try to run DOWNhill
waving flags at riders
by peterfish on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah well
I am officially stalking Drew in the Ed’s league.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since the best Drew has is Kreuziger and farrar in this race
You got a chance.
by ursula on Sep 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should be a fun sprint.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guess who that favors
"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 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...stage win...hmmm
AV still wants that elusive stage that’s he managed not to go for yet…
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AV must be the sprintiest in the break?
"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 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Time...he should take it easily if nobody attacks
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only the spinters have better finishing speed....
of course they won’t be here!
by rbjhan on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sprintiest?
"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 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And your point 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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. And Moreno is there to disrupt things behind ;)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was about to say
i bet he fancies it!
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's normally all about stage wins
and he’s had to hold back so, so much!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's the lampre rider?
"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 18, 2009 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
moreno leaves basso way behind
"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 18, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or was it the other way around? oh well
"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 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
took a while
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by umwolverine on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how far back was Gesink dropped on climb?
anyone know how many minutes back he was at top?
by peterfish on Sep 18, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he got dropped early on
universal said he’s about 1’20 back, but that was a while ago, so maybe more..
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad Sanchez waited all year for this!
Sorry but you can’t bank your entire year on one race.
by ncmussell on Sep 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
worked for lance?
sammy was entitled to go for it..it’s his home tour and with the absence of contador, it was his best chance of winning it. he’ll be back racing a full programme next year..
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The odd thing
Is that VDS-wise, a podium spot here along with his earlier in the year placings makes Samu a decent value.
by ursula on Sep 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which is what counts :)
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah Vuelta.
I’d be cleaning up if ToB were a VDS race…
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
by majope on Sep 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't we all!
ebh must be one of the most picked riders this season…and next year..
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh well
if Basso can get back, we know how hard the descent is……
by rbjhan on Sep 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Discussion there between Sanchez and AV
Fighting for the stage win?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they should be fastest two
among the leaders?
by rbjhan on Sep 18, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless cadel recreates his coppi bartali sprint...
or not
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that only works
in non vds races…baahahaha
by rbjhan on Sep 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7km
"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 18, 2009 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6km to go, Moreno takes over at the front
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zeke jumps
"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 18, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mosquera attacks! Crazy
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or tried to
"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 18, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tiralongo tries
"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 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Valv wants the stage
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
almost... nope
"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 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
next...
"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 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Tiralongo, you're not allowed to go, one of the Spanish boys wants this
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You tell him! ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where my boys are involved, i'm very controlling!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro Almodóvar
might have a role for you . . .
by Sui Juris on Sep 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4km
"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 18, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wondering...
Is Caisse working for Valv or to gift to Samu?
by dansel on Sep 18, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Samu and AV are very, very close, so both are options
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way will they gift
not with the tt tomorrow..
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that'd be dangerous with bonuses & the TT tomorrow
not chance
by civetta on Sep 18, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 mins for gesink
"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 18, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zeke again
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by umwolverine on Sep 18, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jrod troub catching
"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 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's over
"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 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3km
"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 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we know how this ends...
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not with a bang but a whimper?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 18, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tiralongo again
"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 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cobo now
"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 18, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, predictable attack by Cobo
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally
"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 18, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
burning his bike
seems to have done the trick
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he's gone ahead... 2km
"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 18, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 secs
"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 18, 2009 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Cadel's bike only move forward
if there is another bike in front of it?
by Spot of Bother on Sep 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and they're letting him it seems
"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 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1km for cobo
"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 18, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
slow for the turn
"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 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zeke again
"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 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cobo coming in now
"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 18, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st... cobo
"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 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
av 2nd
"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 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Albertina on Sep 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
samu 3rd?
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by umwolverine on Sep 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice win for Cobo
hug from Valverde
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Attaboy Evans
He’s got to feel a little better about beating Basso in the overall
by dansel on Sep 18, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, maybe
not sure I rate Basso mkII
by civetta on Sep 18, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
evans was that close to basso on gc?
"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 18, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
less than a minute
as far as I remember
by rbjhan on Sep 18, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was 22sec behind Basso at start of day, now only 14 back?
Pretty sure he can take that out tomorrow.
by dansel on Sep 18, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, gc should be av... samu... basso
"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 18, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was nice, nice hug from AV to Cobo there...
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
by Helsy33 on Sep 18, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i bloody hope so
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Jose Cobo's wikipedia page already has this win on it. Wow. That was fast.
by ZoeRochelle on Sep 18, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was his mother
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 18, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
"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 benrazor on Sep 18, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gesink 3+ mins and rising
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by umwolverine on Sep 18, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hats off to him for not stepping off his bike
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 18, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and no shaming him if he does quit, if his knee's infected
don’t want it to hurt him long term, after all!
by JFS_PGH on Sep 18, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey Chris any fanpost on your trip to BC?
by peterfish on Sep 18, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haven't had two seconds to think about it
but it was epic.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris... on Sep 18, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That has to hurt
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 18, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gesink coming 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 18, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4.44
"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 18, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greipel in at 19:30 ish
Wenatchee Wonder FTW
by dees ees en drama on Sep 18, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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