World Championships: Women's TT
by Albertina on Sep 23, 2009 8:19 AM EDT
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We have lift off! What we know so far: Van Dijk looks good and commentators chicken out of pronouncing long Basque names. The first group is nearly all underway; top seeded riders start at 16:00 CEST. Enjoy!
I need more words....erm....well, I'm overjoyed as the BBC are showing this on their website, I'm on my lunch hour and the feed actually works in my office. Bliss abounds.
Start list here.
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"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 23, 2009 8:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At half way, Eleanora Van Dijk is about 18 secs up. Looks strong.
"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 23, 2009 8:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're in the UK, go here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/8269507.stm
"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 23, 2009 8:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Van Dijk in at 38.10
"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.
by Albertina on Sep 23, 2009 8:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone got a start list??
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I linked it 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.
by Albertina on Sep 23, 2009 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Matey...great post on the TOB BTW!!
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Merci! Was a very fun day :-)
"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 23, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wendy Houvenaghel starts
"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 23, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leal Balderas in 2nd, nearly 2 minutes down
"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 23, 2009 8:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Klemencic of Slovenia in 2nd, 1.42 down
"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 23, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Philips of the USA takes the lead
"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 23, 2009 8:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got the Bastard!!!
Finally found the microscopic piece of road flotsam that has been giving me practice at changing tubes/tyres and wheels….my life is simple once again!! Funny how such a small thing can cause so much strife….a bit like my……
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back from lunch & doing a little light proof reading
so here I am…
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How are things on the Sunny side of the Pennines?
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grand!
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 23, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's that with Hugh Porter, Albertina?
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure. I missed the start.
Not Jamie Staff is 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 23, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds Aussie-ish?
unfortunately there’s now a raod surfacing vehicle outside the window so I can’t hear anything
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, didn't notice Aussieness but I see what you mean...
"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 23, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...it proves you can read
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eneritz Iturriagaecheverria Mazaga is in 3rd.
I love that name. Hugh Porter does not. He calls her ‘the Spaniard’.
"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 23, 2009 8:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh dear I don't suppose she'll like that
best name in cycling
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite!!
"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 23, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
bit risk averse our Hugh… he just dodged it again
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried once and got it totally and utterly wrong
"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 23, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't event try to speak that out loud
by Frinking on Sep 23, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I can. Can't you?
"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 23, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spanish is fonetical.
Just pronounce every letter
by Frinking on Sep 23, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Basque!
"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 23, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Itt-oo-ree-aa-gaa-etch-ev-err-ee-aa ;-)
It would look better if she wrote it Iturriagaetxebarria, which would be the traditional Basque form :-)
"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 23, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh I see
it’s like Basque transliterated into Spanish
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
"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 23, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pre Siesta Time for the locals
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I need a siesta right now
"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 23, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nana nap??
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmm mountains
"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 23, 2009 9:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't drop the Napalm...please
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How's it going Flatbagger! Seems like a long time.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been AWOL....skiing/riding etc.
I’m goody good thanks…eh tu?
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy to hear you've been out doing things.
Hopefully they’ve been fun/rewarding activities.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup...BTW can anyone top 7000km on the clock so far this year??
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm working up to 700km.
Considering That’s 700 more than the decade before and I’m enjoying it despite high humidity/heat. I’m cool with it.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The woman on the hotseats actually are talking ot eacht other :S
by Frinking on Sep 23, 2009 9:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the two on the left are.
Our Basque friend looks bored witless.
"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 23, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably, because she can't talk English?
But the men, U-23, were very quiet sitting with their music on. Suprised me. Maybe they are on the same team?
by Frinking on Sep 23, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably the language barrier yes.
Van Dijk rides for Columbia. Now idea about the American.
"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 23, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have they ever had a Hill Climb as part of a World Champs?
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez of Spain is passed by Dillon of Ireland
"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 23, 2009 9:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...I used to race against her (Bridie) in Tri's
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Super. So well connected you are ;)
"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 23, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexis Rhodes is another SA girl...I race against her bro now...I'm just a regular cyclolite!!
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's a pretty good writer too
check out the bits she’s been doing for sbs
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here goes Guderzo.
Olympic RR bronze medallist
"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 23, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Houvenaghel in 4th
"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 23, 2009 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not surprised...good luck to Stannard
"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 23, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ziliute goes. She's in good form.
"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 23, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That bike looks way too big for her!
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O'Donnell is into 3rd.
"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 23, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rob Hayles it is with Hugh Porter!
"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 23, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aha
hopeless at these southern accents, me
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
about 12000kms out luv!
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emilia Fahlin. Where's Dan?
"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 23, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Emilia
for those who like that sort of thing…
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beveridge has caught Schnider
"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 23, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guderzo 2nd quickest to the first time check.
6 secs down on van Dijk there.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Sep 23, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ziliute fastest at the 1st check!
"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 23, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the proverbial mile!!!
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by Flatbagger on Sep 23, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whitelaw 3rd at the 1st check...hotting up now!
"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 23, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Regina Bruins goes
"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 23, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruins. She's a bear! ;-D
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tara Whitten fastest at the first check by nearly 10 seconds!
"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 23, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chapeau on the Canadian kits this year
two-thumbs up
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Sep 23, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've loved the Canadian flag ever since the changed it.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they changed
What would they have done before the maple leaf?
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hockey puck?
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guderzo 2nd fastest at the end of the first lap
"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 23, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi, everybody.
This coverage is just great, the moto cameras and the fixed camera work is fantastic. Thank you universal.
I see K.Armstrong is in the next group. Is there a break in action between the groups, do you know?
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, looks like the next group doesn't start for another 20 minutes
"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 23, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to go downstairs to the enquiry desk in 10 minutes.
I won’t be able to watch down there :-(
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
by Albertina on Sep 23, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swiss camerawork is usually great
I grabbed a shot of this weird beast last year:
don’t know if it’s still around or been superceded.
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whitten, fastest 1st lap by 21 seconds
"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 23, 2009 9:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruins 2nd at the 13.4km check
"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 23, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone have split times available anywhere?
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
by Hons on Sep 23, 2009 9:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know of any but I haven't really looked!
"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 23, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to go now...can't update any more :-(
"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 23, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I might be around on here in a bit, but can't watch the feed
"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 23, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How unbelievable is she?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 23, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is she still that good or is there just a dearth of female french riders
by PopUp Rolen on Sep 23, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I don't think it matters
She’s out there having a go and that’s pretty amazing to me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 23, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's that good...
…though she’s sometimes accused of impeding the development of younger riders because she keeps taking spots that they could be learning in. Not sure about the merits of that argument, but it’s made.
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 23, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are free to beat her. It's ageist and I'm not even being funny
What a crock. (IMHO)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 23, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tend to agree...
…which is why I expressed skepticism.
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 23, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't directed at you sorry
Just a general spray at detractors ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 23, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I've read about her...
…she’s still that good. She seems to be pretty crazy about her training, and lifestyle. And I don’t mean that as code for something else.
by ant1 on Sep 23, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know enough to comment intelligently on that, but...
let me comment unintelligently about it! :-) I think she’s hooked on it, it makes her happy, and she’s beating women half her age, so that’s got to be great for the ego. IMHO, could be she’s an exercise addict, I know a couple of them and they are unstoppable.
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fourth in the Olympics TT last year?
If I remember that correctly, you’d have to agree she’s still that good.
by GreylockGrinder on Sep 23, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She was always this dominant
even when she didn’t have the “isn’t she old” factor too.
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Kristin, go girl!!
Soeder’s off. They are all on the course, now.
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K Armstrong on Fire!
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 23, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pooley 4th at first check
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 23, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That ought to dispel any questions about Longo being competitive
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 23, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longo 2nd at 13km, +11''
pretty amazing
by Bruce Suomi on Sep 23, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cantele just destroyed Whitten's time though
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 23, 2009 10:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
General question about women's cycling
In men’s cycling, there are time trial specialists that excel at the discipline, but don’t do much else other than fetch bottles and bring back breaks. Guys like Bert Grabsch and Dave Zabriskie for example. Are there similar specialists in Women’s cycling, or do the lack of races make the best time trialists generally also the best overall riders?
by PopUp Rolen on Sep 23, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not quite so simple I think...
There are definitely TT specialists, but many of them are serious threats to win lots of overall titles too. That’s actually not so different from men’s racing, since riding a good TT and being able to climb are pretty much the keys to GC racing. Same for the women from what I’ve seen.
Are there pure Bert Grabsch types? You’d think so, but I can’t think of one. Anyone know? Monty?
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 23, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the input. Love watching the women race, just don't know much about riders, racers, etc.
by PopUp Rolen on Sep 23, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yw but I'm no expert.
There are several on here who know women’s racing way better than I…
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 23, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the thought of a female Bert Grabsch makes me smile...
… no, I can’t think of one…
Conversely, there are riders like Vos & Nicole Cooke who probably aren’t terrible TTers but you wouldn’t associate them with it & they ain’t riding this…
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cooke has always struck me as someone who *should* be good at TT
She just seems strong in the way you think of pure TT types being.
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 23, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, odd isn't it...
think she likes to race, really
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Pooley!!
"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 23, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5th at end of first lap
too flat for her, I reckon (she wouldn’t like me saying that)
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're right though.
Emma’s amazing, but this course seems to require a bit of power too.
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 23, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's certainly what the reports have said
"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 23, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DIDI sighting!
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks a little lonely
manning his spot on the barrier but it’s good to see him nonetheless.
by Spot of Bother on Sep 23, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KA oh my god!
She’s not fooling around at all!
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 23, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love that GPS time comparison on the screen.
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
umm humm...
…that needs to be a part of TT coverage generally.
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 23, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just tuning in here
the Universal stream coverage is nice and crisp!
by Spot of Bother on Sep 23, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, baby, Kristin's catching her 2-minute man. Go, Kristin!!!!!
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, woman ;)
"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 23, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
"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 23, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cantele 1st
Julie Phillips off the podium…
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 23, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KA!!!
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 23, 2009 10:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bah! Oh well, needs more hills.
"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 23, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does KA look so concerned? She's smashing the competition!
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
She may have to delay her plans for retirement? Motherhood?
Could you retire holding the World TT title? Yikes.
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think she's going to retire holding the world TT title...
…and part of me is like more power to her, while the other part is a bit sad.
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 23, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Decent point
I’d want to wear that jersey for another year. But retiring while on top has it’s merits too.
by Spot of Bother on Sep 23, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
retire, come back, that's the thing these days
She’s realized what she’s done now, looking at her.
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pooley 6th
nice little warm up for Saturday (I hope…)
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Long break on the cards? Hope so!
"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 23, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trouble is, if we're all thinking that
then the competition certainly is… curious to see how they play it with Cooke, who’s out of form but likes a fight, Pooley & Lizzie who’s had an excellent end of season too.
by civetta on Sep 23, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. Cooke always seems to rise to the occasion but it's hard to know who is number one.
It’s a luxury for us having two such good cards to play, with an excellent young wildcard too. The course should suit Pooley…
"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 23, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course everyone knows that Pooley is going for the break
She has to because she can’t sprint. But they knew it in Montreal and they knew it in Plouay and even so she got away. GB’s best hope is that Vos exhausts herself dragging her back, and Nicole Cooke sits behind her all the way.
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only to see Emma Johansson sprint past her ;)
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 23, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We may not have the Vos-Johansson thing in our favour this time
but if it came to a Cooke-Johansson sprint then Emma’s already lost the psychological battle in her head.
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pooley 6th
Villumsen 3rd
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 23, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Amber!
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soeder 4th
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 23, 2009 10:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Arndt 4th now...
Soon Amber?
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 23, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on amber!
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 23, 2009 10:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well...
it was very close
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 23, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how much that finger injury slowed her?
she was certainly holding it a bit strangely
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No she isn't...she has electronic Dura-Ace so she can just press a button that is at the end of the bars on the inside...
If you look at other riders with Di2, they have the same grip
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 24, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st. Armstrong, 2nd Cantele, Villumsen, Arndt, Soeder, Neben, Antoshina, Whittten.
then 9th Thurig, 10th Longo-Ciprelli, Pooley, Worrack, Rhodes.
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great racing!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 23, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Longo finishes in 10th place
The only country with two riders ahead of her is the U.S. For those who questioned her inclusion in the French team, I guess that’s the answer.
by GreylockGrinder on Sep 23, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Incredible!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Sep 23, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, storming ride
"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 23, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KA interviewed. Darn it, mr. interviewer, ask her if she's still going to retire!!!
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
She wanted to be sure the strongest woman won. :-)
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't women get kisses from "Podium Muffins"?
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, old fat politicians.
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 23, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That guy doesn't count.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad she won. Pure class. Congratulations, Kristin!!
by Ruthann on Sep 23, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And she looks so good in world champion colors.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
by flying dog on Sep 23, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TTs that go through the middle of mediaeval towns
are the best ones, especially when the locals bring down the plastic chairs from the balcony.
by Monty. on Sep 23, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice article on Kristin Armstrong
in the NY Times
by Katiek on Sep 23, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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