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Tour of Missouri Stage 2 Live

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Its a 180.9 KM stage today.  From the Official race website:

This new territory for the Tour of Missouri will offer the racers their first taste of state’s rolling hills and scenic countryside. Some early KOM hills and a technical finish on Cape’s riverfront should provide a challenge for the day’s winner.

Video here: http://tourofmissouritracker.com/

Live ticker: http://live.cyclingnews.com/

Video started early on in the stage yesterday as a low res version with Dave Towle's race announcing as the audio commentary. With approximately 2 hours to the finish, Paul Sherwen and Frankie Andreu took over for Universal Sports and the high res video became available. No video as of yet for today and the stage started about 30 min ago.

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NOOOO!!!

According the official live ticker, Christian has retired because of the pain in his hand.

"As you can imagine, there are better places to have your birthday party than in some village called Mushny Mush Mishme." --The Wisdom of Jens

by Josenka on Sep 8, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no! So disappointing for him.

From CN:

Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream), last year’s winner, has dropped out. He fractured his hand in a crash yesterday, and we guess he just couldn’t ride comfortably enough to go on with it.

by ZoeRochelle on Sep 8, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

God Damnit!

This sucks.

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 8, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

first KOM

Moises Aldape Chavez (Team Type 1)
Chris Anker Sorensen (Team Saxo Bank)
Jason Donald (Garmin-Slipstream)

looks liek even the live ticker is having time getting info. So we know those three are in a break of at least 9 riders.

by ZoeRochelle on Sep 8, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

122 Km to go

Francois Parisien (Planet Energy), Timothy Duggan (Garmin-Slipstream), Kiel Reijnen (Jelly Belly)

-Peloton at 3.20

by ZoeRochelle on Sep 8, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Zoe!!

I am following the race via Lyne @podiuminsight. I’m at St. Louis airport waiting for my plane back to the Bay Area.

by steph- on Sep 8, 2009 2:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely bummed out!!

Lyne and I have so much fun covering a race together!!

She has a great interview with the Colavita boys up today. She chatted with them yesterday. Can I just say….Haedo is adorable!!!

by steph- on Sep 8, 2009 2:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

So what's up with Floyd Landis...?

is he in this race and does he actually look competitive for a change…?

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, good.

just curious because he used to be so dominant – figuring since he’s ex-protour I expect to see him at the front of US racing – my concern is that he still feels tender from his hip operation.

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HI everyone.

    Anybody looking for a good laugh should look at Willj’s new fanpost. It’s good filler for a few minutes while waiting for the video to start.

The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.

by flying dog on Sep 8, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've often wondered that cycling

is part sport – part public works project – especially in regards to the Euro scene.

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow what timing.

I just clicked to Universal and then they started.

No horn, watch for finger.

by sminer on Sep 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CN:

The field is passing through Pocahontas – population 127

by ZoeRochelle on Sep 8, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

from CN:

Siutsou had to stop for a front wheel change, and perhaps this will help the leaders as the Columbia-HTC team might back off the pace while the Belarus rider chases back on.

by ZoeRochelle on Sep 8, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what's with all this wine drinking...?

the wine makers must be a sponsor for this race…?

…as the whole idea of cycling and health goes down the proverbial drain.

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In major US races, including Georgia and California, it seems the coverage is an infomercial on the region as much as the race

Makes sense I guess. For these races to succeed, the state’s that host them must be able to point to some sort of economic benefit, and I assume the main benefit is tourism.

by PopUp Rolen on Sep 8, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, my point - American racing = infomercial

but that’s okay – I like cycling enough to tolerate it – since we’re not paying to watch.

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

at Tour de Romandie

The publicity caravan included a wine sponsor

cars would stop and pour fans on the course a glass of white …. no joke

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moderate wine consumption is healthy.

    Besides how often does a rider take a swig of his champagne as part of his victory celebration.

The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.

by flying dog on Sep 8, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah

but isn’t red healthier than white (said the white fan)

is there red champagne?

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

but there is red sparkling wine, and pink sparkling wine

by Jimbo... on Sep 8, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK doing internet search

and ordering a case ;)

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's mental health that counts sometimes. ;-)

The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.

by flying dog on Sep 8, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK Be nice to me

I don’t know how to watch USA races

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tx .... just watching it

Jens! blowing his own trumpet! ;)

Even at 10% he is a pleasure to watch

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone needs to send him an link to this place...

ffs: yes Jens!, you have fans in America.

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 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gap 1.35

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind that so much...

but what I dislike is hearing cancer testimonials for hours at a time.

live to ride, ride to live

by orangekick on Sep 8, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand that though

After fielding 20 calls a day from my dad who watched his very first tour this year, I forgot how difficult it is to really understand cycling. Especially if you don’t attend the University of PdC. The old man just quite couldn’t comprehend how a 13 minute break could be caught. He kept getting excited about a reshuffling of the G.C. on a flat sprint stage.

by PopUp Rolen on Sep 8, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1st time I saw Tour de France live

a nothing stage had a nothing break 10 minutes ahead and a bunch of Americans (and me) started screaming Lance has lost(!!) as we awaited the Peloton

It can be confusing

Embarrassing in retrospect

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just remember that

10 km is 6.2 miles, and that we invade other countries so that they can be free, and you will go far here…

by Jimbo... on Sep 8, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the thing about miles vs metric ...

100 metres over 1 kilometre = 10% grade

528 feet over 1 mile = confusing

invading countries = ummm thx?

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are very few things I know for certain

One of them is that the US will never switch to the metric system.

by Jimbo... on Sep 8, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

growing up in Canada

during the “switch”

one of my impressive party tricks is converting between farenheit and Celsius (yes I am a fun guy at parties)

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

104!!!

(hehe)

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

18 degree trick

I use – 10C = 50F and 18F for every 10 up or down. Remember those two things

So
10C = 50F
20C = 68F
30C = 86F
40C = 104F

and just look at the closest one. It is almost totally automatic for me now, but I wish I didn’t have to do it.

by Markk on Sep 8, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which begs the question

why on Earth would sky not just try to get Bert and keep him? I know Wiggo is British but they want to WIN the Tour right?

"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 8, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, but why?

"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 8, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

Well, if I spot Brailsford next time in Manchester I’ll ask him.

by civetta on Sep 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very creative.

The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.

by flying dog on Sep 8, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rbjhan mentioned something about a 3-part thing earlier today

But not that specific.

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So..

…Boss Hogg to New England Patriots is false then?

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you questioning my sources?!

"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 8, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Norway can't even play real football

How do you think he manage handegg?

Oh wait, I don’t know anything about the Patriot management. Are they stupid?

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, they are quite good at what they do

and learn your handegg better you Euro!

"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 8, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only care about college handegg

And Superbowl

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would have way more championships with a post-season

but there is not one, thus I’m boycotting cfb.

"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 8, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like beating the Faroe Islands

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder which "country" they use when they're posting snarky comments

Maybe Greenland, or Åland.

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, Isn't the Faroe Islands a dream community?

I distinctly remember someone raving over the purity of their culture.

by Jens on Sep 8, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bwahahaha

That was very funny! And expected.

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Tibet lost

How is that even possible? I’m starting to doubt one certain Lama.

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They beat us!!!

the most embarrassing loss of the last few years for the Mannshaft!

"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 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Richard Moore hinted at something like it in The Guardian this morning.

I guess that’s what all the Cycling Weekly trouble-causing was about earlier, too

by civetta on Sep 8, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CW mentioned some exciting news yesterday

To be revealed on Thursday. But that could have been about something else, of course.

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phil can even talk LA

when he isn’t entered in race

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Paul's too.

The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.

by flying dog on Sep 8, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

parisien working

for the cameras?

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are there no km to go graphics?

"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 8, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, where do you see zis?

"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 8, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh got you, I'm watching the atdhe.net link

because I need my fucking full screen!!! So I guess I will have to sacrifice my km to graphics.

"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 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can make it km

On Universal Web, they have a little UNITS KM MILES at the bottom. If you click km it all goes metric on the screen…

by Markk on Sep 8, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cav won

didn’t see that coming

by Jimbo... on Sep 8, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BAH! Cavendish

The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.

by flying dog on Sep 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anti-Bah Cav

Go Cav. You da man(boy)

by Sabino on Sep 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Newbie comment

but Universal coverage was pretty good and free and painless

Moo

by Willj on Sep 8, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just imagine how much grief we would have given Cycling TV

if we had seen Universal first? A metric ton of grief…

by Jimbo... on Sep 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But please God let someone pick up Maggie and use him to replace...

…oh… um… you know, more or less any of the VS commentators…

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 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CTV wouldn't have ever come into existence

"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 8, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got a totally useless email from Cycling tv today

Subject – Paris-Bruxelles Worldwide & Free

Text – Paris-Bruxelles Free and Worldwide (with some restrictions) on Cycling TV and a link to get full details

Restrictions – Coverage is not available in Belgium, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Australia or Great Britain

My email ends .co.uk – d’oh! Cant imagine anyone .fr, .be etc was overjoyed either.

But in the bit where they were trying to sell me the vuelta i did come across the phrase in partnership with universal sport (right click) which I wasn’t expecting. Though why you would pay when it’s free anyway remains a mystery!

     

"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 8, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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