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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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……
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
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.
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.
sounds Aussie-ish?
unfortunately there’s now a raod surfacing vehicle outside the window so I can’t hear anything
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How's it going Flatbagger! Seems like a long time.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
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.
Yup...BTW can anyone top 7000km on the clock so far this year??
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Alexis Rhodes is another SA girl...I race against her bro now...I'm just a regular cyclolite!!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
She's a pretty good writer too
check out the bits she’s been doing for sbs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chapeau on the Canadian kits this year
two-thumbs up
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
does anyone have split times available anywhere?
"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck
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.
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.
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.
How unbelievable is she?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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
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'
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.
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'
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.
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'
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.
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.
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
She was always this dominant
even when she didn’t have the “isn’t she old” factor too.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
KA!!!
You see how calm Vaughters is? That’s because he’s really one giant seething ball of Evil inside. With like, extra Evil.
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.
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.
She may have to delay her plans for retirement? Motherhood?
Could you retire holding the World TT title? Yikes.
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.
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
+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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I wonder how much that finger injury slowed her?
she was certainly holding it a bit strangely
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
1st. Armstrong, 2nd Cantele, Villumsen, Arndt, Soeder, Neben, Antoshina, Whittten.
then 9th Thurig, 10th Longo-Ciprelli, Pooley, Worrack, Rhodes.
Great racing!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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
Incredible!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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.
She wanted to be sure the strongest woman won. :-)
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
Don't women get kisses from "Podium Muffins"?
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
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.
And she looks so good in world champion colors.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
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.
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