Paris - Nice Prologue........LIVE
by Jens on Mar 7, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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The classics riders started off the serious season last week with the Omloop Het Niuewsblad. Today the stageracers kick off their season for real with the 8 km prologue of Paris - Nice, The Race to the Sun. Temperatures in Montfort- l'Amaury, just outside Paris, are around freezing so riders should be well motivated to race to the Med in a hurry.
Live video from 15:30 CET (09:30 AM US eastern, 01:30 AEST)
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Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 6:22 AM EST up reply actions
Look,
it’s really easy to confuse a driver holding a sign that says RJ with a driver that’s holding a sign saying SJ. One letter!
Late nights here we come.....
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
yeah saw that 0630h bahhh
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
kinda pissed.. i'll tape it and watch tomorrow after work.. thats if i don't stay up all night
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Three Aussies is doing Vasaloppet today
This guy is not that bad. Although he is about 15 minutes behind Fredrik Ericsson, ex cycling pro.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
Yes... your winter..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Do you think that's where Lou is? I'm missing half my brain.
This looks like the winter version of the City to Surf…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Haaahahaha, yeahright
I’ve never worn a pair of skis in my life. (Whaaaat? Don’t all look so scandalised! I’ve only ever seen snow lying on the ground once…).
I haven’t been away. I’ve just been… not here, LOL. Been somewhat distracted within my own head. Unpleasant but probably long overdue… not done yet, by a long shot, but at least I’m starting to get some sleep happening now. I expect that I’ll be popping in a little more frequently now :-)
Phew... was worried...
Yell if you need anything…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ahh, bedankt! :-)
‘twill all be good. I’m seeing an old friend soon, and have resolved that I will allow myself to cry. Regardless of whether I feel that I’m likely to ever stop, LOL. Poor bugger doesn’t know what he’s in for… (actually, he probably does. But I’m absolutely terrified…)
Ooh loooook – Jens! did In Vino Veritas proud here, keeping the team out of the bottom 100! Good man. A portent of great things to come…
I'd say he's a very lucky bugger to have a friend like you.
(Make sure you have plenty of tissues)… then go for it! Cry a river… and stop reading those fucking depressing books.
And yay for Jens! He’s not on my team, but who cares? He’s amazing…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We know you're a softy underneath...
and women love a man who can cry ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL, my thoughts exactly
(but if I allow myself to cry, that means that I will be able to talk it through, and think it through ;-)…).
I’m sure that I’ll be the little ray of sunshine that you all know and love, in no time. (Bwwwaaaahahaha! ‘Little ray of f*cking sunshine’! I love it! Ahem… yes, the bitch will be back, in all her glory…)
You don't do 'bitch'... you have no idea.
I’m sorry, that’s in my half of the brain. Hey, I’m so old that Axiom singing ‘Little Ray of Sunshine’ always makes me smile ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh no - I do, believe me
I just keep the beast on a very tight leash. I am the master, it serves me… mostly ;-)
I believe you... well no I don't really.
You combat stupidity and crassness with humour. I envy that ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
PS. I missed you!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There's nothing depressing about mountaineering books!
Sheesh! (Yeah, so folks die and stuff.. but not always. Geez!). Heh, the obsession actually started at the time of the cause of my discontent, nearly two years ago. Kept me bloody sane… looking forward to going to bed, to read the latest expedition account ;-)
I know why the obsession started...
but in the spirit of half full, I think that you could expand your repertoire beyond grim yet uplifting survival stories. Try Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey… awfully depressing opening chapter but it has a Frinky like character called Geoffrey who plays cricket. It’s gorgeous ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A Frinky like character?!?!
You don’t actually you can catch me in a stupid, ahum, book do you?! An encyclopedia would be barely enough! GRRRRRRrrrr
I love the book! And Geoffrey rocks!
You’d love him… truly.
Hey, and your sun is lovely. I’m thinking that today you’re Lou’s little ray of sunshine. Adorable Frinky… yes the gesture and you.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Trust me on this. The narrator Charlie is entertaining too,
but Geoffrey is the ‘accidental hero’. He’s brave and funny and a very talented sportsman ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Suspect it's all true..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
[sniffs suspiciously]
…that sounds like… like… like fiction!….
Exactly. get with the program Lou. Get a bit of joy from reading..
It’s not illegal you know, and Geoffrey rocks. Go on, take a leap of faith… new broom
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sounds like a pep talk... I'm like the mother
who hugs her missing child then smacks them ;(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But I doooooo!
Oh… woah…
… if you read fiction, you risk having an emotional response to the text.
What a fucking pussy I am.
Ok, then.
But if you’ll forgive me, I’ll start on safe, familiar ground. The two unread Terry Pratchett novels sitting on the bedside table (under a pile of mountaineering books)
Oh fu..!
Terry Pratchett… every time i read umwolverine’s signature i swear I will never go there. You will love Geoffrey… or you could start with breath. it’s a little more bleak, although no feet or hands are lost…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's pretty cool isn't it?
But I’d worry about getting stuck in a rut :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
meanwhile, at murcia
live ticker: http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=23606
Kilómetro 75. La situación de carrera es la siguiente:
Deignan (Cervélo), Chuzdha (Caja Rural) y Blain (Endura Racing)
1:45 Carrara (Vacansoleil)
2:05 Pelotóm
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen video is scheduled for 14.00-17.30 local
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen video is scheduled for 14.00-17.30 local
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
OT: Help me!
Okay, my cat doesn’t understand this weekend crap so she got me up at 6 am. I need coffee, but our coffee machine is dead, and my husband is still sleeping. Does anyone know how to make coffee in a French press? If so, can you please tell me?
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Could you post a picture of one?
I suspect i know, but I need to see it first.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
got it!
Like a teapot… one spoon per person one for pot. Put coffee in, pour boiled water up to top of silver ornamentation, wait about 3 minutes then press slowly.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thank you! I knew it involved boiling water, but didn't know the proportions or time to let it seep.
Much appreciated. Will try now…
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Good luck ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I never know how much to put in
Just sort of ‘cover the bottom with coffee and then add a bit’ is how I do it.
But I’ve heard the water ought not be boiling, but rather really hot.
Too hot and you burn the precious beans, and you don’t want that. Well, I don’t; if you like Starbucks then burnt coffee is probably what you’re after. De gustibus non est disputandum, as they say.
Mine seems to work best
with 4 tablespoons of coffee and fill up to the top of the silver band.
Tip: I usually stir the coffee in the boiling water for a bit before plunging.
I can just see me with the thermometer first thing in the morning...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Okay, that makes sense..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We call them plungers..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
wow
that is beautiful!
"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
no idea!
i’ve only just mastered one like yours.
"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
Coffee in the top, water in the bottom on the stove
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
coffee in the coffee bit, water in the bottom, put on stove
take it off when all the spluttering starts.
Strong coffee, done well.
Oh, is it a percolator? Haven't seen one of those for years.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Yes... but the Italian version
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Screw open in half, add cold water in bottom half, put funnel on top, add grounded coffee in funnel, screw top half back on, put on fire, wait 3 minutes to cook, put fire out at first sign of gurgling.
wiki
I have one too. Excellent, but not when you're in a hurry.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You have gas I'm guessing..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That accounts for time difference
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah, the one I use is pretty slow
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:06 AM EST up reply actions
ma pazienza
(or just whack the heat up really high)
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
I always choose option number 2
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
they're not mutually exclusive, you know
you’re allowed to like both
I drink tea, too.
Just not first thing in the morning.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
You can make delicious drip coffee...
with a Melita filter or by improvising one—it’s better than any drip machine. We learned this camping in the Rocky Mountains.
Put plenty of very finely ground coffee in a paper filter and pour boiling water very slowly it, being sure to pour evenly. The slower you pour, the better the coffee, and the water has to be boiling.
When your brew is finished, the rich brown will appear reddish around the edges of the cup—that’s the litmus test, if you’ve got that, it’s going to be GOOD. Milk goes in afterwards.
This is handmade artisan-quality coffee! It’s too good for mass production, and only works for small quantities. But you can always make more.
The advantage over a French press is that the brew does not stay in contact with the grounds when it’s finished.
she lets you sleep until 6am? geez, what a sleepy head. puppies here are up at 4am at the latest, bunny too...
of course, that could be because we have to be up at 4am for meds…. if i’m not up sooner….
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
she lets you sleep until 6am? geez, what a sleepy head. puppies here are up at 4am at the latest, bunny too...
of course, that could be because we have to be up at 4am for meds…. if i’m not up sooner….
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Double posting...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They do get to know schedules, don't they?
Since my husband is usually up at 5:30 every weekday, the cat thinks something’s wrong if nobody’s up by 6.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Boil water
put coffeegrounds in the glass container, pour near-boiling water over the grounds. Put on the lid but don’t press. Wait 4 minutes then slowly press the filter down.
What was wrong with what I said? It's only 6am. Need to keep it simple..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thanks to both of you. Coffee in hand. Life better.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Your way was better, but 4 minutes waiting is a long time..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The key for me as a retailer is to make sure people are patient
and don’t plunge it right away 3-4-5.-8 mins doesn’t make much diff but if you don’t let the grounds swell you risk getting grounds floating in the coffee. Some morons bring the stuff back and complain they don’t work then, when the only problem is they can’t be botherd to read the 50 word operating-manual.
i use one every day. I wait three, but Majope sounded desperate..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
After 8 minutes you have to reheat the coffee anyway..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah, it doesn't stay hot
very long. Best tasting coffee going. Starbuck’s Espresso or French Roast and your vision will be blurry… my definition of good coffee.
Italian coffee types for me... but one called Merlot is my fave ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That's actually what I have. Fantastic, except the seal is almost too tight.
Very slow plunging..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
did you say
reheat coffee?
I’ll pretend you didn’t.
exactly! i never would, but jens said wait 8 minutes! A problem I'd say...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
at murcia, rabobank is driving the peloton, and have brought the gap down to 1.30
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
at murcia, rabobank is driving the peloton, and have brought the gap down to 1.30
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I really want Wiggins to fall off his bike so Klodi comes third ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ahem. Where does this race take place?
No points expected here at all.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Klodi may be the only thing between me and placing 450th
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
hmm
it’s in France, relax.
………………
however after studying your team, I don’t think you have the 2nd for this one….
My team is in PN for stage-hunting practice.
While I’m hoping for many stage wins, if our luck continues we may have to settle for a basketful of seconds.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
So who will be first?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'll really miss the Murcia ticker... so 15ks to go and here's another little gem.
13.04 To 15 km. of the goal, the difference of the trio of 1:00
The escaped ones are: Deignan (Cervélo), Chuzdha (Small farm loan bank) and Blain (Endura Racing)
12:55 Kilometer 97 (To 24 km of goal). The difference is placed in 1:30.
The Rabobank retakes its persecution after refunding to Menchov in the squad.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
refunding? how droll
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
refunding? how droll
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
'Persecution' is my personal favourite..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Putting it out there ... my money to win the prologue
Geraint Thomas … could be my bargin VDS 1 pointer of the year if he starts winning time trials for me!
Heart on sleeve... good luck with that ;)
I personally back O’Grady to win everything. Fortunately, he’s not racing here, otherwise your boy would be toast..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
haha kinda like I back Philippe every race :-))
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
testing testing... otherwise, i have to reboot the machine
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
testing testing... otherwise, i have to reboot the machine
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Rebooting is good..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yes, as long as the machine isn't in the middle of recording something....
then it’s a waiting game… and no posting at the pdc… no great loss there
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Meanwhile in Murcia, break has been caught, less than 5ks to go, Wiggins hasn't fallen off his bike
and Graeme Brown will probably win the stage
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
spoiler
Bos just won
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Good one! Did Wiggo fall off?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
me too, pretty sure i have Bos - Rabon overall winner
Not sure about wiggins
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Wiggo is a joke... in my dreams Klodi wins..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
damn just checked.. dont have him, must have taken him off oh well
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
All week we've watched that crappy ticker and now you infect us with twitter? It's just not on ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
hehe I use all of them.. kinda fun seeing the time differences..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
No... it's my typing time.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Gloating is unbecoming...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL--Brown was second in Murcia.
1. Theo Bos (Cervélo) 2.43:35
2. Graeme Brown (Rabobank) m.t.
3. Daniel Schorn (Team NetApp) m.t.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
This is the ticker result. Where is Bos?
You overcome; Rabon gains the general. TOP 10.
Stage 5:
1. Theo You (Cervélo) 2.43:35
2. Graeme Brown (Rabobank) m.t.
3. Daniel Schorn (Team NetApp) m.t.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No... just wanted to give you a start... yet another strange translation though ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Final GC Murcia:
General:
1. Frantisek Rabon (Team HTC-Columbia)
2. Denis Menchov (Rabobank) a 38
3. Bradley Wiggins (Team Sky) a 53
4. Andreas Kloden (Team RadioShack) a 57
5. Josep Jufré (Astana) a 1:21
6. Stef Clement (Rabobank) a 1:23
7. Lance Armstrong (Team RadioShack) m.t.
8. Pieter Weening (Rabobank) a 1:41
9. Luke Roberts (Team Milram) a 1:42
10. Tomasz Marczynski (CCC) a 1:59
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
no points there
sigh.
"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
it's alright
bert’s going to clean up at p-n.
"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
yeah me too
contador, roche, boom, cunego, brice feillu, fedrigo…among others! makes sense, it is my favourite race of the year.
"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
sentimental pick
it’ll definitely cost me. but i’m banking on that long awaited 2nd grand tour victory…er…maybe..
"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
i have wiggo so a few points there
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
yeah
he’ll always come through in lombardia. i’d be happy with that, and a couple of stage wins…he didn’t have to work very hard to get in, i’m not going to lie!
"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
+1
"To therefore answer your basic question what color socks should I wear, I issue the bold statement wear white shoes." - King of Style
No GC points, which knocks Team Barbie Barbie from 2nd in the rankings.
Well, it was fun while it lasted.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
I just realised I had hunter, sweet
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
No problem--I was just worried that I'd entered the results wrong.
The one time the database got screwed up (so far) was when I entered the results too soon, then had to change them after they were officially corrected.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
I have Rujano, Bos and Rabon on my team
It’s all downhill from here
Stuart Shaw for Drapac-Porsche won the last stage of Langkawi
G.C.
1 José Rujano (Ven) ISD-Neri 24:07:58
2 Hyo Suk Gong (Kor) Seoul Cycling 0:02:07
3 Hossein Askari (Irn) Tabriz Petrochemical Team 0:02:39
4 Peter McDonald (Aus) Drapac-Porsche 0:03:21
5 Amir Zargari (Irn) Azad University Iran 0:04:13
Because there is life beyond Europe Frinky...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I've been following the race because of the Australians in it..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
How do we get to know them if they don't race, even if by your standards it's stupid?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Can we have a little controversy here please?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Are we bored?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 7:54 AM EST up reply actions
Now you've caught on ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Isn't it always late in Australia?
I get the impression that they sleep most of the day.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 7:58 AM EST up reply actions
no, no! we sniff the eucalyptus.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
or play tunes on it
or call up our resident genius kangaroo assistant ranger
Just a tad... and then Vlaanderen starts protecting my favourite sparring partner. Geez!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Give them a break. they're trying to build up cycling. Elitism won't expand the sport.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Does it hurt you?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That might be a bit hot, but Perezbike would love it ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ISD and footon...
"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
Of my VDS team
Already, my year is lost.
Cheap regret. TheScreaming Jets sang about that, but I’m not sure I should admit to knowing that.
by Runitout on Mar 7, 2010 7:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nights stuck to pub floors...but they were fun
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I spent most of them
Being passed above the hands of the crowd.
People used to try to pickpocket you when you were crowdsurfing.
Lucky I had no money in those days.
by Runitout on Mar 7, 2010 8:01 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
so west flanders is live on sporza?
geo restrictions?
"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
it hasn't been on friday or saturday
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
thats what i thought
its listed on myp2p, they’re blatantly lying
"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
or not!
"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
i'm trying links from the le samyn live thread... no luck 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
A comprehensive look at two flat stages where the break goes out and they reel them in for the sprint.
Plus the go up the Kemmelberg today!
any live streaming links?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
any live streaming links?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
And my iPhone keeps entering
Half finished messages
by Runitout on Mar 7, 2010 8:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's it... blame the technology
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I always blame the technology. i'm on runitout's side
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well, you seem cured now
Let’s see if we can get an echelon going on an ITT day. Won’t that be something?
Excellent. Nothing like a good echelon i say.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nah, the pace is too high
I’m going to drop off the back any second now.
Bloody sprinters... all show.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They're all show ponies anyway ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well, at least they make it to the finish
and they can descend like the demons of hell.
Unlike me in both instances. G’ night!
yeah, damn. well fuck it
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
yeah, damn. well fuck it
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
That was worth repeating.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Don't worry about it. We can always ignore one of them.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Probably still trying to brew
the perfect cup of tea…
"To therefore answer your basic question what color socks should I wear, I issue the bold statement wear white shoes." - King of Style
Off to bed
So my riding partner doesn’t curse me tomorrow. Mt hotham in the morning.
by Runitout on Mar 7, 2010 8:11 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
It's shitting down here in Bright too
And it’s coming your way!
by Runitout on Mar 7, 2010 8:12 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
he was decent yesterday
from what i saw of the highlights anyway…
"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
Good.
I am thinking that this year’s Astanii will score some Classics points and obviously yesterday served notice of that.
Not that I took any of them mind you. Grrrr.
I'm so sorry.
Never leave the computer untended when children are in the room.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
' morning!
Might go to bed; work tomorrow. I mean today. Bah!
'night Drongo
Hope the roof is still standing in the morning.
This storm is something else.
by Runitout on Mar 7, 2010 8:14 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Night you two. no riding in hail!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You're all Victorians?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Lack of precision on my part...
but yes, that was what I meant.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, no problem
I just wasn’t sure what to admit to being. I’m not sure that I know what I am. But I do know where I am, and it’s raining hard.
It was 28 and sunny here today..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good
The Victorian work ethic doesn’t allow public holidays.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
Yes
Public holidays are encouraged here.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:25 AM EST up reply actions
Via ticker
1 Intxausti 11:24 2 Cummings 3 Petrov 4 Kessiakoff 5 Loubet
I’m surprised of Kess’ poor TT here.
definitely
i nearly picked him for VDS actually. could be a sleeper 1 week race points machine
"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
"Interesting" being bear-talk for
“I have him in the Ed League and am praying I get some points!”
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
I always think of that scene in a James Bond film
when the translation to one of the UN reps is changed and kills the poor bloke.
Live and Let Die, maybe?
different machine... let's see if same result
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
So 46, 25, and 10 points available today- who gets 'em?
My guess:
1. Lulu
2. Bert
3. Leipheimer
top 10 will include: Millar, vandevelde, Posthuma, Valverde, T Martin, Larsson, and Jens!-not necessarily in that order.
I think Tondo will be just as fast as Valverde so he should be near top 5....
I think either T-Mart or Laarson will win
Gustav is having a cold
Or a bag of sand, who knows these days.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:30 AM EST up reply actions
Francoise?
In the zombie race I hope.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
Na, just a bad joke
Francoise Sagan, French novelist who died 5-6 years ago.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
If she comes back, she'll be more likely to be in the casinos, though.
It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen
She's on her way to Nice
And pretty fast too.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Mar 7, 2010 8:38 AM EST up reply actions
i thought you were just going to let the threads run and run....
"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 glad he's not..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
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