Vuelta Final TT Live Thread Ctd.
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:29 AM EDT
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Jens falling down on the job.....again
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A good Police song to be sure.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jens was on break
which as a swede he has every right to
by yeehoo on Sep 19, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those people get more breaks
than Chris Horner.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but jens provides links
"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 19, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now, be nice about Jens
He does a fine job in general. And can even spell Woolloomooloo these days…
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but can he pronounce it?
Hell, can Australians?
by Sui Juris on Sep 19, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but where is his competition?
"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 19, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all these lovely walled cities
"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 19, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
evans 2nd, +9
"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 19, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he gets rewarded for not quitting
when the mountain stages started
Moo
by Willj on Sep 19, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vaughters clearly has the sacrifice thing down now.
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 19, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
He’s figured out that you need to use the proper variety of ’becco, then all is good.
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 19, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That or... humm...
…he wouldn’t be sacrificing Tom Danielson’s chances of winning a race, ever? Would he?
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 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking good for Millar!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 19, 2009 11:36 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 19, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
av givng his all
"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 19, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish they'd give it back
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
evans 36.02?
"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 19, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vino still kicking around or did he drop out?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dropped out.
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 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He no longer graces the race with His presence
Sadly :-(
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DId you see Bruyneel Blog post aimed at Vino?
not too friendly
Moo
by Willj on Sep 19, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and what did we expect from JB,
really..?
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
I still think Johan’s a prick though.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why settle for a toy when
I’ve got the real think in the backyard?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that like saying
I prefer plague to cholera?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now, I say this with great respect and affection...
…bugger off, Drew
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only way to do it
is via twitter!
by rbjhan on Sep 19, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
I hate Cholera (gives me shivers)
Moo
by Willj on Sep 19, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a shunning? Would you like that better?
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There will be no shunning
of out third Cult member!
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could never truly shun Will
His pictures and climbing exploits bring me much joy.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got my Vino bum tattoo
way before he was a known doper … so I am staying loyal
Moo
by Willj on Sep 19, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(rethinks shunning).........
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of vino...
Following up on the AST remnants, UCI has declared that it won’t allow Vino to become DS. They will withdraw the PT licensewhen that happens. According to Pat, “Vino is a cyclist, and he isn’t on the course list to follow a training for DS and managers. It is impossible that he will lead the team”,
reported in de Telegraaf
"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 19, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait. Competence is now a UCI requirement?
by Sui Juris on Sep 19, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you need to pass a ds course that the uci runs and certifies.... that was announced quite a while ago
"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 19, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The UCI actually runs courses?!
Oh dear god that can’t be good. I can’t see the UCI making a decision on Astana team leadership until 2013, unlike Bert who believes the UCI will “play a key role” in figuering out Astana’s future(via VN). Man Bert has a lot to learn when it comes to the UCI
-RESTATED!
"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 19, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so are the rules
enforced consistently …. I assume every DS has taken this course?
Moo
by Willj on Sep 19, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a new thing
Proposed at least, maybe even made official, but not in effect yet.
by tedvdw on Sep 19, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
samu 2nd +5
"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 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
samu 35.58
"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 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a great ride by Sammy
Even better one by Millar. Good on him.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
watch the clocl
"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 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did a crazy attack
then got caught and dropped and went home
by yeehoo on Sep 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
vino, that is
was supposed to be reply to drew
by yeehoo on Sep 19, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're kidding?
A crazy attack? By Vino? I didn’t see that coming.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
clock
"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 19, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
av +36
"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 19, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
av wins the vuelta
"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 19, 2009 11:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For now.
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 19, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the spirit :-)
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless Italy invades Spain in next few months
I don’t see a change …..
Moo
by Willj on Sep 19, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
samu 2nd, evans 3rd\
"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 19, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Garmin
ends up having quite a nice tour.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
& well done Mr Millar too
three stages for Garmin, despite losing half their team
by civetta on Sep 19, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luckily they kept the good half
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valverde/SamSan/Evans
Wenatchee Wonder FTW
by dees ees en drama on Sep 19, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool sword! Crazy prize though.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 19, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why a crazy prize? they're in toledo after all... ever heard of toledo steel?
"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 19, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really easy to transport across borders ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 19, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corporal Max Klinger reporting for duty sir.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 19, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, for one thing: as Matt pointed out
it’s going to be hell to get through Customs.
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 19, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I parsed that as
gonorrhea. I think I’d better go to bed now.
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done good. Played strong!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 19, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a good idea
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Girona, yes
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really... just need the right paperwork... easiest to have it shipped
"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 19, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a golden egg? Ever hear of the Mudhens? They're in Toledo after all.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 19, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must admit, a sword wouldn't be a big thrill for me
no matter who made the steel. (Well unless it was Paul Revere).
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 19, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seahorse, seriously?
Everyone digs a nice, well-made sword…
by Lou... on Sep 19, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking figuratively and at this time of night, I agree ;)
But if it’s Toledo steel it smacks of Edward Scissorhands
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 19, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damascus sword would be nice....
or a real japanese kitana
"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 19, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a scottish claymore would be cool
i got hubby a chinese double bladed sword set several years ago
"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 19, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a nice piece of Toldeo steel for his trouble
That’s an awesome prize.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
since I missed the podium, has anyone seen a picture of this sword anywhere?
by civetta on Sep 19, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of
Here and here, but neither give you a good look of the sword itself.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 20, 2009 5:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same as your first one but bigger (although it appears just blown up) http://www.daylife.com/photo/00Fv8G1bHx7L2
A different one, best view of the sword so far: http://www.daylife.com/photo/0cZf7QDgTVaNO
by tedvdw on Sep 20, 2009 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this Millar's first stage win
since he’s with Garmin?
by Katiek on Sep 19, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good question
He’s had lots of 2nds to be sure.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep - his results as listed on garmin site
2009 Results:
TTT Tour de France – 2nd Stage #4
TTT Tour Méditerranéen – 2nd Stage #2
5th Stage #18 Tour de France
Paris-Nice – 5th Stage #1
Volta ao Algarve, 10th overall
2008 Results:
Tour de France, 3rd, stage 4 ITT, 5th stage 20 I
"We know what the cycling fans want. They love the mountains, and they will have mountains" Javier Guillén - Vuelta Race Director
by andrewp on Sep 19, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of his five Vuelta stages..is this the first since his suspension?
by MavicMoto on Sep 19, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hat on Millar!
Good to see an old-time cycling cap rather than an ugly baseball-style visor.
by GreylockGrinder on Sep 19, 2009 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Greylock
Are you grinding up Mt Greylock anytime soon?
Come visit me!
by MavicMoto on Sep 19, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, a badly sprained ankle (hiking) is keeping me off the pedals.
But put me down as a general helper for the race!
by GreylockGrinder on Sep 19, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm laid up w/ bad sciatic issues in my right leg.
Been flat on my back on Prednisone for five days.
Finished ToMo and haven’t walked since!?
Race is in doubt.
Thanks for the offer.
by MavicMoto on Sep 19, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gah! I hope it resolves soon.
Neither sciatica nor prednisone are any fun at all.
by GreylockGrinder on Sep 19, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude,
have you ever tried Active Release Technique for the issue? I’ve used it with great success for years, keeps me on my bike year round.
I mean uh... hasn't that ever occurred to you, man? Sir?
by Drew... on Sep 19, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like a massage parlour
pitch, to me.
by Sui Juris on Sep 19, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know of ART
never had work done personally
But saw their work at Hi Ironman, Very impressive !!
They were fixing people who had exhausted all other remedies. Badly over-trained & injured racers were delighted.
I’ll look up my local provider.
Thanks Drew
by MavicMoto on Sep 19, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well deserved win by Valverde
He survived his ‘bad’ day and CdE happened to be the strongest team…
Some people are born to be spectators, some people are born to make a spectacle and some are born to be mere fans.
by Chainring on Sep 19, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now the question is
Can he hold his form for the Worlds? One thing that’s noticeable here is that he raced very conservatively.
by ursula on Sep 19, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully NOT!
I would actually like to see the world champ kit on the road next year.
"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 19, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like we've seen so much of it this year?
haha
by rbjhan on Sep 20, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have just three things to say to you
TOUR….OF…POLAND!!!!!!!!
Dammit Elk! I don't care if it's your mating season, you are disturbing my peaceful sleep! Just STFU!
by Phil H. on Sep 20, 2009 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah right
such an important race! move over la vuelta.
I’m just feeling sorry for his ds, err, you know, the vds ones.
by rbjhan on Sep 20, 2009 3:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if that concerns him at all
Spain is loaded with talent for the worlds. De Santos might decide to spread the love and either setup Freire for a record 4th title win or make Samuel’s live miserable by having to choose between world and olympic champ kits for every stage ;).
Some people are born to be spectators, some people are born to make a spectacle and some are born to be mere fans.
by Chainring on Sep 19, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that's an easy one for SamSan
Rainbow stripes on a gold background
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Sep 19, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Vuelta related but has anyone realized Sella has returned to racing already?
I just say he was on the startlist for the GP Industria & Commercio di Prato tomorrow and then checked cq only to find that he has already done a few one day races in Italy lately. Can’t believe he is already allowed to race…pfffft.
"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 19, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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