Live Chat with Laurens ten Dam
by gavia on Mar 5, 2010 3:45 PM EST
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Welcome to our live chat with Laurens ten Dam!
Come on in, make yourselves at home. Laurens will be here on the site for one hour from 1:00 to 2:00 PST to answer your questions. He will try to answer as many questions as possible during that time. Please don't be sad, if he can't get to yours. The man can only type so fast. Chris and I will intervene to slow the question stream, but do try to wait, if there are questions starting to pile up. If Laurens does not get to your question, remember that you can find him @laurenstendam.
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ant1st!
"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."
pipped at the line
"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."
i thought 1st
was limited to race threads. (gh type excuse) next time.
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
wait a minute
you have to ask your man to do this! You know with his big stwong arms and all. You wanna put ’im out of work or what?
oh, well for future reference.
forget all you know about hot water. Guess i was replying to gav in a seahorse sort of way (a bit unfair as seahorse seems to be totally cured – still, it all started with her). this is o/t, i’ll shut up now
turn it upside down and bang the lid on the floor or a hard surface a few times...
or, invest in one of those jar openers that look like scissors and can open many different size jars….
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Or always keep one spare lid handy
so you don’t have to worry about shoving a skewer through the occasional jar top
one or two of these are great to keep around the premises...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
you never know, it might
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
english threaded only
"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."
You never expect the Spanish Inquisition!
So what body part does that clamp onto?
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Albertina, let’s not forget – let’s not forget, Dude – that keeping wildlife, an amphibious rodent, for uh, domestic, you know, within the PdC – that aint legal either.
"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."
What races are you aiming to win this year
rather than just saying afterwards “We all feel good when x wins”
hahaha!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
And how much does it mean to win a race with one of the very silly prizes
a giant salami, your weight in butter, or a jersey covered in pictures of Brussel sprouts
Hops!
(they’re hops on the Driedaagse vWV sprint jersey). Yay hops. In fact, let me get a bit of water out of the fridge in which hops have soaked for some time.
speak for yourself ;-)
"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."
you haven't so far
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'm here!
Or were you guys waiting for another Dutchman? Really, if you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all…
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
I've won one in my lifetime
I’m still gloating about it so no need to enter new ones.
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Not from that race
So that makes it two cycling career highlights. I’m a blessed man.
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
i just would like to welcome him to the pdc, and to not let the crazies here bother him too much
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
You have a function with auto-Lebowski quotes?
That comes with premium membership?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Huh?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
well, someone has to run the diners....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Laurens! Laurens! LAURENS!
just trying to make him feel at home.
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
isn't that what fans on the roadside in do?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
maybe we need a new thread and start over again
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Or maybe we should have banned 76% of the PdC regulars
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
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 5, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hey
I was just greeting you in a language that you understand.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
Oh.. Oh... Sorry guys.. The plane has 30 minutes arrival..
Stay in your seatbelt.. There isn’t any service in the mean time!
i want my money back
"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."
wait. They have a phone number?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
sweet
thanks for doing Laurens.
"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."
Questions folks?
"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
Giro or Tour
where do you get to have more fun??
"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
Don't forget to Rec Laurens guys
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
are you ready for the 2010 season?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I have a question
How cool was it to go up the mountain with the top guys last year in the Giro?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
mountainS that is
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
really amazing. I trained hard. I was 3 weeks at altitude at Tenerife on my own. Not to get dropped at the 1st mountain. When I managed to stay with the big guys I was really happy.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 30 recs
And hungry for more?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
QUESTION: how has twitter changed the way you relate to fans?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
I think it is a great way to get contact to your fans and to really show what’s going on in the life of a cyclist. And we can show how it works in the peleton in stead of all the B*llsh*t written by some media.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 29 recs
I love the part about removing the media, feels like we get to know the riders real personalities
Thanks!
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
question
riders always say that whatever equipment their current sponsors provide them is the best equipment , and won’t say anything positive about any other brands, so my question is:
what is the crappiest bike brand you’ve been forced to ride?
"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."
he is well trained
"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
smart man
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
A lot of guys live and train here around Maastricht. I train a lot with Karsten Kroon and Bram Tankink. Also some other teammates go with us sometimes.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 24 recs
Bram Tankink?
is he really so, erm, eccentric as people say? There’s a wonderful clip of him somewhere on You Tube where he’s chatting to a couple of spectators and suddenly someone says to him “I hate to interrupt, but everyone else left a couple of minutes ago.”
And on the same lines
Is there any truth to the story about Oscar Freire getting lost and forgetting even which hotel he was staying in?
yes, ma'am
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Should we rec you too?
;-)
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Here come the Dutch mercenaries
This site will be PodiumCafe.nl in no time now…
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
We have hills
About 200 m high. Nobody has ever seen the top. We get dizzy around those altitudes.
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Lance! One of my idols when I was young. (together with Theunisse) Really cool to be with him in the peleton.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 25 recs
Theunisse!
Is he an inspiration to Dutch riders who wonder if they can adapt to the high mountains?
"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
by Chris... on Mar 5, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t know. The most important is the Power/weight ratio I suppose
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 18 recs
A lot of folks I know around here.
Where is Laurens?
Alp d huez. The dutch mountain is really amazing in the Tour the France. When I was a young kid i went up twice to see the tour the France. Now I’m competing there at the highest level. Really cool.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 21 recs
Do they leave a bigger gap for Dutch riders?
or if you’re at the back of the peloton can you expect more pushes?
Freire, Or Haussler. I think Cav is still not in the best condition there.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 22 recs
question:
how does your hip feel?
"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."
Better and better every day. But as I started training again i feel some troubles here and there in the body. So tomorrow I’ll see a good chiropractor to get al my bones in the rightsition again!
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 20 recs
What are the feelings when you crash like that early in the season?
“Damn there goes my season " or what?
I have seen all the mountain stages of last years Tour and Giro lately…
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 24 recs
Hmm, I need to get more DVDs....
I only really have cobbled classics and I’ve seen them too many times!
Question
In his book “Kronieken” Karsten Kroon called you the laziest person he knew outside races (even lazier than himself). Do you take that as a compliment? ;-)
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Haha. I’ll take that as a compliment for sure. If we are on a trainingcamp together it’s always a fight to be on the sofa first. I must admit i win the most of the it!
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 25 recs
Maasen is still a DS in the team. All of our directors have their own specific character. I think you can see that in their tactics too. Eric is aggressive. Frans hates to loose. And Nico thinks a lot before he says something, but he’s almost always right.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 30 recs
im hoping you mean wise instead of wish?
but I understand Dutch2k10 today
by Davide Don of Rio on Mar 5, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
There are a lot of small differences. In professional way and how people act to each other. But the most important and main difference is that Rabobank knows the races they to. So you can build a proper programme and prepare better.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 24 recs
whe call him Frinkster here.
or frinkles
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
And the brain
That would be me right? Right?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Frinky and Lopex the Brain
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
The Dutch mob?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Actually
I think Ted is branier. Making pdcVds sites and all
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 5, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Maybe we can be
Pinky and the 2 brains!
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Frinky and the 2 Brains
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Tonight we take over the world!
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
Question: Who is your favorite Dutch rider active in the 70's?
Zoetemelk, Kneteman, other?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Zoetemelk. But i did not see a lot of him on video. I got his biography when i was 12. When we come to some foreign race he always seems to won that race in the past. His achievements are unreal!
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 26 recs
Thanks Dude. I knew at least one other person was interested in this line of questioning
You get a free beer if you’re ever in Boston
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
Don’t know. But first i’ll buy a nice moble home and i’ll travel around for one year. Europe and afrika. Or i’ll fly to the states and travel there for a few months. Or australia end new sealand. I think i’ll need more than one year… ;)
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 25 recs
I thought that lots of Pro-Cyclists threw their bike away when they quit
or buried it, like Ghislain Lambert.
I think that is one of my favourite shots in the whole film
when you suddenly realise that there is a dead cow beside the path
Sounds like fun--I hope Twitter still exists then, and you give reports the whole way.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Perfect plan
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
here in the states we call them Recreational Vehicles (RVs)...
mobile homes are what you park in a plot like a house… single wide, double wide, etc
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
also known as tornado bait
and by tornado i don’t mean boonen, that would be 16 year olds, or coke.
there goes my behaving.
"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."
california, straight away to sierra nevada altitude camp. Than suisse and tour. I’ll miss my wife..
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 24 recs
QUESTION: where did you get that very American van & how long have you owned it?
"Awesome! is more about what gets fans excited than what’s harder to do." - Chris...
Bought it 3 years ago from a second hand www. (like ebay) Best buy of my life!
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 19 recs
Question: PdC has to know--do you have a favorite Big Lebowski quote?
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
The Dude minds man!
Watch the beverage!
Or el Duderino, if you don’t like short!
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 32 recs
I think it's already got a record number of recs! Thanks, Laurens!
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
The Dude abides
And that’s comforting
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
don't break your arm
patting yourself on the back :)
"Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs."
Who'll keep Frinking quiet?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Ted lives closer
I live all the way downstream. I can dispose of floating remains though…
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
i like your style man,
playing the pdc’ers against each other like this.
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
Question
being the only two pros to have joined us here at the podium cafe, who do you think would win in a sprint, you or Ted King of cervelo? how about a hill climb?
don’t worry, we won’t tell him what you said ;-)
"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."
QUESTION: Who tells the best jokes in the peloton?
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
that does not surprise me!
George bunny-hopped my bike somehow. He's like a cat. -- cvv
by cg. on Mar 5, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
Would be cool. I’d like to be there. Love america. Happy to race there in may. Would like to do missouri and the canadian races too in september
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 20 recs
hehe
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Question: What race is cooler
Tour de Rijke or Hel van het Mergelland?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
say what?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Go read your VDS race schedule...
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
You say that to everyone
got any Italian in you?
That was an old Lenny Henry joke
and his next line – Do you want some?
Mergelland. For sure. Harder than Amstel. 10 km fro my house. Raced there 20 years old all ready
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 22 recs
Chris is so going to hear about this answer...
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Follow up:
who has a better sense of style, you or Ted King?
"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."
as you can tell
i’m trying to start a rivalry.
"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."
A few years ago i thought NO WAY. But i must admit. In the rain of mallorca and ruta I used them too. Only 2 days and under the shoe covers, but…
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 22 recs
The King of Style's latest ruling...
“To therefore answer your basic question what color socks should I wear, I issue the bold statement wear white shoes.”
Full article here
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
Yes I read that! I have white shoes so I'm in the clear :-)
I would only wear black socks on the trainer though!
I felt so vindicated
I was all worried I’d made an egregious error after Seahorse told me I should be rocking the red shoes ;)
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
uh oh, i think he has seahorse disease
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
And I thought
that he was just being diplomatic
It’s getting worse. 2 yers ago after 2 years in a flemish team I spoke it. And understanded everything.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 21 recs
Biggest talent we have in Holland?
Gesink, Mollema, Boom, Langeveld, Hoogerland?
And what is the biggest talent going to win?
I didn’t miss anyone did I..
I mean we have Kreder, van Winden en Kruijwijk but too early to say..
For now, the pure power? I’d say Gesink. But we’ll see in the furure who won the most.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 24 recs
And keep you up in races and results?
Do you know par example who Le Samyn know? Because you rest a lot.. So I think you have time to keep p.. But dunno..
Keukelaire. I’d say I watch Cyclingnews twice a day at least. I don’t miss a rsult very often. Only when i’m in a stage race like the Tour it’s not easy.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 21 recs
I hope he is having fun
I am for sure!
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Intermission entertainment
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
No No No No
half time entertainment has to be Frans Bauer
I think this is more to the theme
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
Vaughters told me to
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
Questions from the Drewd
What is your avg. output for 60 seconds and 5 minutes, if you are willing to share that info?
How old were you when you got into organized riding? Was it on a local team or school team?
you just had to go and spoil it, didn't ya?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I don’t know exactly. I’d say 1 min is 550 +. When i’m really in shape i can do 4 min 490
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 24 recs
I just wrote Jimbo into my life insurance policy.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
And as a follow up to 4' @490w
Good god. Thanks Laurens for being so up front with your information, much appreciated.
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
Um
can I suggest financial incentives that don’t rely on your death?
"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
This is how much I care about the Cafe
Do you see what happens. Chris?
"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."
If you convince Rabo to send a squad to the Philadelphia Int'l Cycling Championship
you could finish by running up and down the same stairs as Rocky.
C’mon, you know you want to.
Runnin' Wild, woo
Lost Control
(will he fit in that dress)
I’d like to. Just saw a documentary about that race. That was when horner rode for webcor and rodriquez was the champ. I think the name was PRO. Amazing race and I would be delighted to take part some day.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 21 recs
Question: Why are you here tonight?
a) You like to reach out to your fans
b) You try to broaden your international fanbase
c) You like meeting crazy but friendly people on the internet
d) All of the above
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
So honest...
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
If you have to ask...
"Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs."
Yes
In the crazy borders genius kind of way
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Question
Who is the best person to ride behind when out training or in a team TT because they seem to punch the biggest hole in the wind for you?
Have a look on Google Street View!
It’s a great time waster reading all the road markings on there ;-)
It is actually easier
than trying to follow them at work though.
Just harder on the circadian rhythm.
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
I know what you mean
It does become an endurance thing. I just mean that it’s easier to actually watch at such ungodly hours.
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
yes but if they can finish at 10pm
wouldn’t that be like, best thing in the world?!
i know i know…..
I think a better solution
Would be to become a professional spectator, paid to watch races. No reporting or commentating, just spectating. With expenses for beer, frites and whatnot.
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
I'd rather win a good team
Oh wait…
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
PN?!?
wow, that’s commitment!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
I've always assumed that you bike your way around the Alps
And paint your own name on the road.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Q: Rabo made some strict rules,
how do you feel about that? Do they really fine you if you break a rule?
Did not happened once i think. So basicly more a kind of a role model
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 18 recs
Rabo Development Team
How big an impact has this had on Dutch Cycling, in your opinion?
"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
Good question
Please don’t answer it too politically correct…
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Beware
This question is the origin of at least 7 wars.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch. Difficult. Always a can of dutch beer in the fridge anyway. But at summernight at a terrace in town I order a belgium one. Depends on the occasion i think…
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 15 recs
OK Last Few Questions
Laurens is still catching up. While he does, let’s just take a couple more items. And let’s try subjects other than cycling!
"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
+100
Supertof!
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Question: Which rider is the most misunderstood by the media?
That is who is most under-appreciated (or over appreciated?
Don’t know. Teammate Paul Martens thinks he is ;)
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 15 recs
Normal i’ll vote PVDA. But i’ll watch the media for the upcoming elections to make my choice.
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 14 recs
Thanks Laurens!
Best of luck this season. I will try to say hello in person at the Tour of California.
Question: Did you have a good time tonight?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Sure. Cool hour. But Tired now from all the typing. Cycling is more easy;)
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 16 recs
I’ll hope a lot. For sure wou want a number, let’s say 200?
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 13 recs
I'm guessing you'll get quite a few, really.
We heart twitter. Esp. in English.
My Dutch and twitter do not always get along…
Í really don’t know. I think i’m the bravest anyway. For sure menchov doesn’t ;)
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 15 recs
Well
Just supply him with a large supply of Lebowski quotes to copy and paste into the chat and he’ll be fine
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
wow that would be hilarious
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
haha!
briljant!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
how's his English?
"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
Question:
Were you ever overtaken on the road by Frinking?
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
Does Frinking have a driver's license?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
hehe nice
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
yeah thanks,
this is really fun
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Have you ever done cyclocross?
And did you like it? No wait, that was a stupid question, of COURSE you liked it!!
thanks for joining us today Laurens
we all appreciate you taking time out of your day to answer our questions.
you now have at least one new fan on this side of the ocean.
"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."
HAHAHA
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by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Thank god he picked that one, and not...never mind.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Waar gaat dit over?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Maybe I should just go rent that movie someday
This place would probably make a lot more sense. The thing is, I like it so much without sense…
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Lebowski again.
ignore…
"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
You've been Frinked
It happened to all of us around here sometime
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
So you reckon
pink bits of paper are scarier than blue ones?
Goodnight. Tired . Goto sleep. Thanks for all the questions!
by Laurens on Mar 5, 2010 5:12 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
Thank you!
Good luck for the season!
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
thank you, this is really nice of you
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Many Thanks
Best of Luck this season
"Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs."
Do I hear 35?
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
Supertof dat je hier was!
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
“Supertof,” great looking word, I think I’ll make that my new nickname!
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks, great 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 5, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
We hope
you come back strong this spring, and soon too! Best of luck.
"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
by Chris... on Mar 5, 2010 5:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Awesome!
This was super fun! Thank you so much for coming Laurens!
Best of luck with all the racing. We’ll have to chalk the roads for you here in Cali!
I got like 8th in a sprint in some club ride last October
Do you guys want me to do a live chat next week?
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
Sure
Where do we sign up.
Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.
I vote Lopex.. Because.. Serious...
He has more CQ points… Or do you need to score VDS points to get a live thread for your own now?
We're doing a live chat with Frinkster next week
After that we will need a chat vacation. Next year?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 5, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
sure, by that time
I’ll probably have a 6th or 7th under my belt
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks also to those involved in organising these.
A lot of fun.
Especially appreciate the consideration of our timezone Gav.
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
No probs!
We’ll try to do them in your zone when we can. It really depends on the riders. So really, thank Laurens for staying up late :-)
yah but thanks also to podium cafe people for setting it up
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
(i.e. you)
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks Laurens!
For the whole deal really, but especially for staying up late so that I didn’t have to get up too early :)
"To therefore answer your basic question what color socks should I wear, I issue the bold statement wear white shoes." - King of Style
yah thanks Ted
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
fantastic
I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it
by plinytheelder on Mar 5, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
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