Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne LIVE Fourth thread
by Jens on Feb 28, 2010 10:27 AM EST
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Stretch me................cramps!!!
BAH!!!!....Cavendish?! Double BAH!!! Sky!!
TLP 7.0 Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent
bah riding
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
Lazy bastard
KBK looks exactly like my ride yesterday, except 3 hours longer
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
you get out?
We did race loops. Looked like this onl with 22% max
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
Yeah - the joy of New England
It was raining at the end of the driveway, sleeting the next town over, no precipitation the town after that, and dry roads by the 4th town. Reverse order on the way home (out and back).
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
technicalities
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
easier than Saturday's ride . . .
First time on the new frame, though. Ohh myyy gooodness. I luuuv my bike.
Oh, and we bombed cobbles and climbed another cobbled hill.
So all in all, I’d call it a success.
only complaint about the day is that
I found out that they don’t, in fact, pass out custom steel frames in the NAHBS schwag bag.
Mucho cool bike!
Elastomer shocks, pivot points, 20" wheels, and a 64, yes I said it, 64 tooth chain ring up front!! Full Suspension!!!
The one he had at the show was geared—10sp w/ 11-21 in the back and the same 64 up front. Nifty.
Moulton frame
I remember when Cycling Weekly used to report on 3-4 Moulton races every week. It was sort of a league that raced on abandoned WW2 airfields around England. Largish peloton and roadracing on regular bikes was restricted to ITT.
Someone in town here has a Moulton tandem.
still 15km left in spain
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
thor still pedaling along
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
they can work together
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
Poor Thor - he dropped 2' and could now get caught by the next group.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
yeah, teammate rollin
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
that was the 3rd group...the 4th group and 5th group will be the "peloton" now...
by Vlaanderen90 on Feb 28, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
a grand total of about 20 riders combined
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Caduta
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
10km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
another bad day for the belgians, another podium w/o a belgian
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
You're probably right about Stannard
but whenever I’ve seen him he does tend to look a bit lugubrious anyway.
flens launches
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Flens goes
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
Stannard is trying to keep it together.
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
back together
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
And it;s on....
BAH!!!!....Cavendish?! Double BAH!!! Sky!!
TLP 7.0 Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent
5km in almeria
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
A 2 kms., atacan Txente y Kyryienka
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
it is so not fair...
c.tv is working perfectly this morning when I logged in at 15 km to go (baby issues preventing any earlier), Anthony and Brian are commentating … and yet, where’s the race??? :-o
life is cruel
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
He looks good....?
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
How many accelerations do they have?
I’d be dead by now..
and frozen solid.
Numb hands and feet
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
stannard goes
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Notice Traksel couldn't pull him back
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
back together
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
time to get serious... bottles being tossed aside
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Traksel is either really bluffing
or really blown.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
Time for the directors
to make their last best offer. Vacan though has no purchasing power, though :(
Not every race is bought and sold...this seems genuine
by Vlaanderen90 on Feb 28, 2010 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
the hijinks are just bluffing
trying to get a higher price.
by Yossarian12 on Feb 28, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Rabobank is like the richest team in cycling...they don't need to get a higher price.
Traksel is the best sprinter
by Vlaanderen90 on Feb 28, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Future considerations?
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
They can offer a nice vacation with good, sunny weather
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Feb 28, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
So
Traksel wants a sprint, Stannard trying frm distance. When does Flens go? 1km?
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
flens tries again... to no avail
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
head down, slogging away
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Clasica de Almeria:
1. Theo Bos (Cervélo) 4:22:53
2. Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) m.t.
3. Graeme Brown (Rabobank) m.t.
holy crap!
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
hmmm.... bah for all three
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Stannard blown?
Not if the other two mess around.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
I wonder if Sunderland
has a remote control in the car for the electronic shifting on Stannard’s bike?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
3km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
How slow are they going?
these last 5k seem to be lasting forever
stannard jumps
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Traksel = sandbagger
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
Flens looks strongest
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
FLens just looks fresher
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
track stands
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
flens and traksel
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
FLens dying for someone to try something
looks like he’d rather attack on the reaction.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
not a quitter though
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
gap closing... false flat
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Traksel having no problem holding the wheel.
Flying Dog, you were right….Traksel is sandbagging
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
Almeria top 5
1. Theo Bos (Cervélo) 4:22:53
2. Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) m.t.
3. Graeme Brown (Rabobank) m.t.
4. Luis León Sánchez (Caisse d’Epargne) m.t.
5. Davide Appollonio (Cervélo) m.t.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
These guys are so tired...it's all tactics
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
stannard gapped again
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
stannard tries again... other two follow
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Poor Flens
can’t get any space
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
up the hill
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
traksel
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
traksel, flens, stannard
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Traskel!
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
Hats off to Flying Dog...he called it
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
I had a chance in three.
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
top-5 almaría
Clasificación:
1. Theo Bos (Cervélo) 4:22:53
2. Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) m.t.
3. Graeme Brown (Rabobank) m.t.
4. Luis León Sánchez (Caisse d’Epargne) m.t.
5. Davide Appollonio (Cervélo) m.t.
Flens couldn't shake him
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
Kudos to Roulston - last 30km or so alone.
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
roulston cruises in
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
And Traksel gets a hug
from the UCI chaperone.
"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen
Just have to ask whether anyone has traksel on a VDS team?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
oh i missed that pearl..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Traksel can't get his helmet off.
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
thor and rollin
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Please Hushovd let Rollin pass
I need the VDS points
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
Bye all, and thanks that was awesome,
- now I guess I should go and buy some beer,
so I can celebrate like a real Canuck later today.
Take off! ;-D
Hope it’s a competitive game.
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
Nice opening weekend
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
keeps the Belgian bad weather lore going strong
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 28, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
top 6
1. Bobbie Traksel (Ned)
2. Rick Flens (Ned)
3. Ian Stannard (GBr)
4. Hayden Roulston (NZe)
5. Dominique Rollin (Can)
6. Thor Hushovd (Noo)
belgians can't be too happy
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
It's not for nothing
that everyone calls him a diesel
Top 4 at Lugano
1 Roberto Ferrari (De Rosa Stac Plastic)
2 Jure Kocjan (Carmiooro NGC) in a photo finish.
3 Giampaolo Cheula (Footon Servetto)
4 Maxime Bouet (AG2R – La Mondiale)
And get this, per CN:
The race was shortened by a lap after a car got on the course going in the opposite direction of the race and hit Simon Spilak. The course was apparently not properly secured, resulting in a mass protest by riders. A bunch of riders pulled out. Cadel Evans (BMC) and Ivan Basso (Liquigas-Doimo) were among those who left the race.
About 50 riders continued in the race after the incident, including Damiano Cunego, Spilak’s Lampre teammate.
Didn't Evans tweet that he thought it was cancelled? Someone posted in an earlier thread.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Cadel tweeted that he had understood that the race had been stopped
only to find that 40 riders had continued.
anyone else think Traksel looks like Ted King?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
by ZoeRochelle on Feb 28, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
It's the chin
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
He deserves it
when did he break away? something like 80k to go?
Top Belgian 8th
anyone see the first QS rider home?
turgot, commeyne
"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 Feb 28, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
well that's it for me
See you another time
Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill (F. Coppi)
Flens is so frozen he can't talk
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
Stannard also bloooown
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
Who was it who said
that the worst thing about racing in Belgium in February was passing all the spectators with flasks of soup, hot coffee, burgers and hot-dogs.
I don't think he likes the idea of being a Flandrien
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
days like these they should use
those metal lined warming blankets they throw on marathoners after they finish, riding in like 5 degree cold with a lot of wind and rain for five hours will get you every time.
For two days in a row!
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
hurry up with the podium and get those boys into recovery
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Stannard
“when we got down to three….well yeah…just wait to see what happens…”!
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the Flag and carrying the Cross."
--Sinclair Lewis
...
7. Sebastien Turgot (Bouygues)
8. Davy Commeyne (Landbouwkrediet)
9. Gregory Rast (RadioShack)
10. Sebastian Langeveld (Rabobank)
Yeah me too...Just thinking of other win's they had...
Other than Qatar and Bozic…this is the biggest
by Vlaanderen90 on Feb 28, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
langkawi starts tomorrow
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
seriously, bruseghin needs to ride this race... and win it
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
so that's where they got the model for the donkey in shrek
"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 Feb 28, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
no rush... have all season
"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 Feb 28, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
In the meantime, points for KBK:
(assuming the Sporza screen had it all right)
1 Bobbie Traksel: 150
2 Rick Flens: 125
3 Ian Stannard: 100
4 Hayden Roulsten: 80
5 Dominique Rollin: 60
6 Thor Hushovd: 50
7 Sebastien Turgot: 40
8 Davy Commeyne: 30
9 Gregory Rast: 20
10 Sebastian Langeveld: 10
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
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