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Driedaagse De Panne Stage 2 .........LIVE Second thread

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"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 9:51 AM EDT reply actions  

and lumch...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Cafe!

Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.

by Lopex on Mar 31, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

G1:

Philippe Gilbert
Adam Blythe (Aus)
Andrej Grivko (Oek)
Danny Pate (VS)
Piet Rooijakkers (Ned)
Jens Mouris (Ned)
Sébastien Turgot (Fra)
Klaas Lodewijck

by Grzdylu on Mar 31, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Is the peleton shattered??

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

yep

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

This should stay away right?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

in this weather

you’d have to think so..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

1' per 10km is a possible...

if there were some sprinters teams chomping at the bit. But with a peleton of 30, and many teams represented up the road….

"Today I was honked at...I caught up and made a great honking noise back...he caught up and said I'm gonna punch you in the face...I laughed."

~DZ

by Hons on Mar 31, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

though

it’s dropped 10" in 2km…

"Today I was honked at...I caught up and made a great honking noise back...he caught up and said I'm gonna punch you in the face...I laughed."

~DZ

by Hons on Mar 31, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lopex!

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

by TheFigurehead on Mar 31, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

You've clearly been Frinked

Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.

by Lopex on Mar 31, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

:(

Thank god, they’re investing billions in finding a cure.

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

by TheFigurehead on Mar 31, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

ouch

they earn their money today..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

vluchters?

Do they really refer to the riders in the break as pigeons or is that a strange Google translation?

by Logy on Mar 31, 2010 9:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Literally: flee-ers, flyers

never ever heard “vluchters” linked to pigeons. Pigeon = duif (pl.: duiven).

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

can you give a good translation of tempobeul?

by Logy on Mar 31, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Umm,

Heavyweight Hangman
Friend of the Flats
Wattage Cottage
Big Ring Brute

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks again

That was used in an article to describe Cancellera and I figured it was something more along those lines than what teh Google said.

by Logy on Mar 31, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

(beul = executioner)

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

thanks

languages are fascinating

by Drongo on Mar 31, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

so of the 200 or so starters

how many finish this stage? i’m going for 90.

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 9:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Geez...and I was having trouble motivating myself to train in light rain...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 9:56 AM EDT reply actions  

we've had terrible weather this last week....

been hard to train..

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

it's 75F in atlanta today

it’ll hit 80 tomorrow and Friday. my cyclist’s tan is back!

just felt like rubbing that in :)

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

I went to the beach today :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

i do wish i was in belgium though

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 31, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'd love to see the races, but I'd moan about the cold..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

suppose to be in the high 80s here (central va) on friday... blech

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hate to be out in that

Looks like suffering on the rocks

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 9:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

G1:

Philippe Gilbert
Andrej Grivko (Oek)
Piet Rooijakkers (Ned)
Jens Mouris (Ned)
Sébastien Turgot (Fra)
Klaas Lodewijck

by Grzdylu on Mar 31, 2010 9:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Any sprinters...

left in the “peleton”…McEwen, van Hummel…??

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 9:58 AM EDT reply actions  

McEwen...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

I can hear Robbie whimpering from here..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

who was sporza talking to?

in the little screen?

"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 Mar 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT reply actions  

G2 included:

Quinziato, Oss, Gasparotto, Davis, Zingle, Vandenbergh, McEwen, Bandiera, Paolini, Van Dijck, Farrar, Millar, Maaskant, Traksel, Westra, Chainel, Lorenzetto en Bernucci.

by Grzdylu on Mar 31, 2010 9:59 AM EDT reply actions  

nice

impressive to see a lot of the guys from yesterday’s break staying up there.

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bandiera whoa-oh-oh...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

27km, 3.03 G2

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

chainel hating life

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

'way of the cross' coming to mind here...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

indeed..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

biking problems

"Today I was honked at...I caught up and made a great honking noise back...he caught up and said I'm gonna punch you in the face...I laughed."

~DZ

by Hons on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Seemed so

damn it’s cruel to se how hard it gets once they lose a single meter to the group.

by Jens on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Doesn't Turgot have a wee sprint....

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Break not working well together

"Today I was honked at...I caught up and made a great honking noise back...he caught up and said I'm gonna punch you in the face...I laughed."

~DZ

by Hons on Mar 31, 2010 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

I know you guys are tired of me...

but outside of Rooijakkers are there any other Skil boys present???

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT reply actions  

don't think so...

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

can I say Bah too??

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

'Bah' is for all....

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Amazing display of the power of an echelon

Chainel and Topsport rider let about a 2 meter gap go and they were 10 seconds back almost instantaneously with no hope of getting back

by PopUp Rolen on Mar 31, 2010 10:03 AM EDT reply actions  

if the "peleton" can keep up this rate

it may be the end for the break

"Today I was honked at...I caught up and made a great honking noise back...he caught up and said I'm gonna punch you in the face...I laughed."

~DZ

by Hons on Mar 31, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

it’s dropping nicely

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

was thinking same thing

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh dear...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Prediction...A Lotto rider won't win.

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Winnowing out the weak....pigeons.

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

all good for me

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

so...if they bring back the break..

farrar ftw?

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

they have amorison in the second group

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

14 left in G2

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: way of the cross

I was reminded of the balde runner quote, ‘like tears in the rain.’ which reminds me of the psalm, ‘vale of tears.’

surely they were waching a semi classic while penning that?

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Gaspa sighting?....?.....?

anyone?

"Today I was honked at...I caught up and made a great honking noise back...he caught up and said I'm gonna punch you in the face...I laughed."

~DZ

by Hons on Mar 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

G2 made huge progress

last 5 km. I didn’t think they had a chance but it’s coming down way fast now. Farrar might be working too hard, helping Millar, to have much left to sprint for it.

by sylvan on Mar 31, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

So Group 2 is at least!

Amorison (YES), Millar, Farrar, Paolini,

by Frinking on Mar 31, 2010 10:09 AM EDT reply actions  

quinziato, oss

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

Grivko, Mouris, Gilbert, Turgot, Grivko, Rooijakkers, -—> Lodewijck
Peloton 1
Amorison (YES), Millar, Farrar, Paolini, Quinziato, Oss, Westra, Traksel, Pate, Lorenzetto, va Dijk, Landschoot + more

by Frinking on Mar 31, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gap should be coming down more then...

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

cruel

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

G1 on GC - Danger man for GC is Grivko at +55

Philippe Gilbert +24:45
Andrej Grivko (Oek) +0:55
Piet Rooijakkers (Ned) +24:45
Jens Mouris (Ned) +02:15
Sébastien Turgot (Fra) +02:15
Klaas Lodewijck +24:45

by PopUp Rolen on Mar 31, 2010 10:10 AM EDT reply actions  

thanks

my vds team hopes grivko stays away….although a farrar win would be fine also

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rainy...windy...

how cold??

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:10 AM EDT reply actions  

would guess b/t 8-12 Celsius

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Break is 'breakin' up

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

not possible..they're only six....

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

gotcha....

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

19km, 1.32

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah this break is going to be toast

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

This is like watching a boat slowly sink....

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Who is

The King of De Panne?!

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sting.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t get it. Damn.

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Here.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh right

‘Duh Pah-nuh’ is more or less how it’s pronounced.

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

But I know that my heart will go on.

My VDS riders? Not so sure.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

COME ON Rooijakkers!!!!!

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

They're not going to want to bring Farrar to the line?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

maybe a deal has been done..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

having said that...

i’d be going as hard as I could, just to get warm at the end….

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

He seems to be working himself over for millar

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Overheard in a local sportinggoods-store

two guys looking at 1500$ alu Felt bikes in Garmin colours.
“Those are the same bikes the pros ride”

by Jens on Mar 31, 2010 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Who said it?

The nufty shoppers or the staff?

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I found out a while ago

That the bike guy at my local Team Sportia is Stefan Grahn, silver medalist 2005 TT Nationals. Too bad he only sells boring stuff.

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

by TheFigurehead on Mar 31, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Friend of mine bought a guitar from

A guitarist from The Angels. All those hits, and he’s working in a guitar shop. Sad.

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I think when they turned onto that overpass

a few km ago, the wind got less unfavorable for the break

by sylvan on Mar 31, 2010 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

good phrase...'less unfavorable'

that sums up cycling in the wind perfectly…

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

jeez!!

I need to follow a bigger team I think…

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

The way I feel...

you would think I actually had a stake in the team…Gotta hang tough!

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

How many guys will 'bache' at the finish line?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:20 AM EDT reply actions  

G2:

Farrar, Millar, Trusov, Vandenbergh, Quinziato, Roulston, Lorenzetto, Vissers, Peruffo, Paolini, Amorison, Westra, Traksel, Van dijck +….?

by Grzdylu on Mar 31, 2010 10:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Job Vissers?

"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado

by TRDean on Mar 31, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Go, G2!

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Grivko, Mouris, Gilbert, Turgot, Grivko,——→ Rooijakkers,
Peloton 1
Landbouw: Amorison (YES),
Garmin: Millar, Farrar, Pate, Maaskant
Acqua: Paolini,
Liqui: Quinziato,
VacansOleil: Westra, Traksel,
Lampre: Lorenzetto,
Astana: Gasparotto
Tsv: Lodewijck
Katushya: Bandiera, Vandebergh
van Dijk, Landschoot, + more

by Frinking on Mar 31, 2010 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Since my VDS hates Belgium...

Lets go Van Dijk! rides for Verandas Willems

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

g2 splits...

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:22 AM EDT reply actions  

2 questions:

1. am i double posting again?
2. is anyone else having probs with new posts in this thread not showing up unless they do a manual refresh?

tnx muchly

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:22 AM EDT reply actions  

no and no...

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

1, No. 2. No, not in Safari.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

I thought Maaskant got shelled

awhile ago, and I don’t think Pate hung on to the chase when he fell from the break. Looks like Farrar might be done now, too. Millar is a fit bastard these days by the looks of it.

by sylvan on Mar 31, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

mill

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

ar, bandiera, paolini..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats!

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

congrats

how many vds points is that?

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 31, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Some days, chocolate is even better than VDS points.

Not often, but some days.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

chainel all alone..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Chainel is hard as nails...

not as hard as Nys…but hard

Bonus: What was the diff between Nys and all the others at Tabor?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

he was the only one not wearing gloves!!!!!!

That’s HARD!!

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but that was because

he crashed, the gloves got all wet & freezing cold and he shook them off.

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

even HARDER!!!

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

At some point

Futility stops being noble.

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:26 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I think that Transistions supplied the team

with a large shipment of glasses from the ’80s. They seem to have a bunch of guys wearing white frames.

by Logy on Mar 31, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Transitions is only the lenses...

Oakley is the glasses

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

did you work for Mavic?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nope lol...I wish I did but nope

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

someone round' here did...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

There is MavicMoto who does the bike at races in the U.S.

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

that's right....

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

yeah i reckon so...

grivko leads overall

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

What's the gap?

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

8km, 47 secs

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Well Grivko won't be leading overall then

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

going to be close....

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

6 km 42 secs.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

6km, 43 secs

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions  

exciting race

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions  

vanlandschott

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions  

try this

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

many thanks

virtual beer to you

"Race radios in Cat 4?"

by gravel road on Mar 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

km, 43 secs

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Hammertime!

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

by TheFigurehead on Mar 31, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

44 secs

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Going back up.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Get it over with already...

anxious to get wet and cold myself…

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

are there time bonuses?

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

merci

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yup I believe the 10, 6,4

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

And normally there wouldn't be a sprint on the penultimate lap

but they said that the commissaires decided to have one after all, last time when they crossed the line. That was Grivko, Gilbert, Mouris, I think.

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gilbert to take a flyer just before the kite?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Mouris is a candidate for this move as well

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

grivko has a dig..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

3km, 45 secs

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

47

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

IS it the first race for the Astana bloke?

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

cause it looks like he has no idea what he's doing?

oh…forgot he switched teams…he should know better that he isn’t going to ride gilbert off his wheel

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

grivko's been around a while

rode for ISD last season, did the giro..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

For a 6 year pro, I hope it isn't his first race

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gilbert looking around...planning...

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

I got Mouris or Turgot...Anybody but Gilbert Godfrey

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Turgot would be good...

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by bradBordeaux on Mar 31, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

bbox rider

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

turgot

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

nice!

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

So much for Lotto's first win.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

the other three didn't even try

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

get me otta here!

or, rather, get me inside, quick

"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 Mar 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

And Lotto goes yet another day without a win

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

stoked for bbox

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

+1

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

They loved Turgot, didn't they?

looked like his break-buddies wanted to framepump him

by Jens on Mar 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT reply actions  

indeed

and his lack of work made the difference..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

He'll win friends like that

But it’s the wins that count

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

gilbert and vacon rider i think

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

nah

gilbert grivko

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

half-hearted sprinting there

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by umwolverine on Mar 31, 2010 10:40 AM EDT reply actions  

i was just about to say

dudes were shattered

"Race radios in Cat 4?"

by gravel road on Mar 31, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Awww--it's very cold and rainy, Albertina!

Hard to make the legs go fast.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

The life of a Lotto rider...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

No... i had a crappy feed and I was trying to concentrate

… which didn’t work very well either :(

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

He should HTFU! He's paid to make the legs go fast!

I went out for a ride in the pouring rain on Monday and I don’t get any reward…so there!

by Albertina on Mar 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Same with him

He’s not soft. He’s just shattered. (says the man without video feed)

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Wow

Wonderful shot.

Feel like I’m in the race

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Win number 8 for Bbox...though 3 were in Gabon

But the other 5 were top quality

"Cofidis Keukeleire in revelation set off a seat and made the job off." Oh Google translator...

by Vlaanderen90 on Mar 31, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions  

Bah VDS.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm tranquilo now.. I can't go any further backwards..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

I assume I am behind you

I think Boonen has more points than my teamby himself

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm well into the 400's so I hope for your sake you're not...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

I assume I am behind you

I think Boonen has more points than my teamby himself

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

+1

horrendous weather

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Less crowded today.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

there is that

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Same time!

they’ll have to look at points or placings, not sure.

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ha William Bonnet is named William

Beacause he is born one day after Prince William has

by Frinking on Mar 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT reply actions  

lots of happy faces crossing the line

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT reply actions  

merci

bloody grivko, should have sprinted for 2nd, cost me points..

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

ha this is true

i’m flailing like a person comfortably in the middle of the VDS rankings. and yes, he is the man for the TT.

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Westra disappeared?

Bah

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

by TheFigurehead on Mar 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Evildoing

Grivko, watch out!

Team did great today in DePanne. Westra is now out of contention, but Grivko is the new danger man for Millar.

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

by TheFigurehead on Mar 31, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Dudes!

Have you seen who is in third!

by Frinking on Mar 31, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Name doesn't sound familiar.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

who?

:)

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

All too easy.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

I was waiting for you to point it out :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Very clever of you to recognise his potential..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

We come into our own at different ages. I'm still waiting...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

kind eyes...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lots of practice in classrooms... glass half full.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

I had no idea

that not only was Jim Nabors still alive, that he raced for BBox.

by Logy on Mar 31, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good call!

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Still alive.

At least, he’s still on the schedule to sing “Back Home Again in Indiana” at the Indy 500. But it’s possible they booked the zombie Jim Nabors.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Can you tell the difference?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Zombies are terrible singers.

No breath control at all.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks. It's good to learn new things.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Millar only 12 secs back--how long is TT tomorrow?

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 10:51 AM EDT reply actions  

14.75 km

Definitely still in it.

by ursula on Mar 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

14.75 k

i reckon he could pull that back. be close though.

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

No way close

Millar takes it, definitely.

(I think)

by tedvdw on Mar 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

At the Paris-Nice prologue

8 km-Grivko finished 5 seconds behind Millar. I’ll still favor Millar for tomorrow but he has competition.

by ursula on Mar 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Another stage tomorrow too, though.

Should be interesting.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

either way

my VDS gets mucho points

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

sorry dude i had to dash

i now have…1671! not the best, not the worst. but i’ve got millar and grivko, so hopefully that’ll be improved this time tomorrow.

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

no italian should look that happy

having just raced in belgium

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

bar chris that is

"well...you live in england so: you love the rain. loves the queen. hates cycling. based on mr bean had a tremendous amount of humour. all ride in a mini cooper. all getting drunk before the age of 12. getting drunk at least 3 times a day."- frinking, 7/9/09

by Ben Shave on Mar 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

There's a menace to that shot

It’s like ‘wake in fright’

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm going for the verb. You seahorsed..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yay! I like it to be active..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

i want to be enshrined in the PdC language lexicon..

a special kind of ignominy..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's a good word isn't it?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ha! Clever of you to find it :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

at least our version of verb "seahorse" is much nicer than that found in the urban dictionary

"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 Mar 31, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nooo...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Forgot

Bad film to show a teacher

by Runitout on Mar 31, 2010 10:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

There were times i almost lived it believe me.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Btw..

New commercial on Podiumcafe.. (serious)
Drink too much?

by Frinking on Mar 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Well yes, but..you know..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh dear...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't you love to be at the dinner table tonight?

Assuming they aren’t sent straight to bed without any supper, that is.

The advantage of becoming pigeon takes enormous proportions.--Sporza live ticker, Stage 2 Driedaagse de Panne, courtesy of Google Translate.

by majope on Mar 31, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's not looking good. Personally, if i had to listen to Lefevre bagging the team so loudly,

I’d be on a go slow too.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I know... but he's a windbag. I'd be looking elsewhere..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 31, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

At the rate they are going

that looking elsewhere will not be in the pro cycling profession.

by ursula on Mar 31, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

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