Amstel Gold Race ............ LIVE
by Jens on Apr 18, 2010 4:00 AM EDT
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No volcanic ashcloud over the interwebs so you have no excuse not to watch the greatest race in Holland. Lots of little(and not so little) climbs, winding narrow roads and a desperate-to-win Rabobank team. Does it get better than that?
Live video at 14:15 CEST (08:15 AM US eastern, 22:15 AEST)
Look for links at cyclingfans, steephill, Myp2p, and BVLS.
Official site and Startlist , Parcourse , Climb-info
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Bah!
I would have been first but I’m on a train and I lost signal. So there. Seriously though, really looking forward to this one!
by Albertina on Apr 18, 2010 4:06 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh now.. With Gesink, Kroon, Hoogerland their is a race to win..
And else we get Martens, Nuyens as Hald-Dutchman
Will probably miss most of it due to work
My pick today: Filippo Pozzato, Dark (dark) horse: Benoit Vaugrenard
Dark? He was good in TA and rode top 10 couple last year n het drieluik.. So darkhorse it is..
Mine Horse is Martens!
And my top 12 over @ CF.com
1. GAVAZZI Francesco
2. GESINK Robert
3. GILBERT Philippe .
4. HOOGERLAND Johnny
5. IGLINSKIY Maxim
6. IVANOV Serguei
7. KROON Karsten
8. MARTENS Paul
9. NIBALI Vincenzo
10. NUYENS Nick
11. SCHLECK Andy
12. SCHLECK Frank
yo, peeps. so, will there be live race video at the official website? or just pre- and postrace?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
ES ticker:
Thankfully, Dutch air traffic control have grated helicopters permission to cover the race today, so we will have television pictures as normal.
okay, evidently i worded that wrong. the text blurb that comes up (after i disable my firewall) is something about the video not being available until monday, the 19th.
unless there was something wrong with the google translation.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
good morning
To my friends across the pond.
by Mr Van P on Apr 18, 2010 4:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Why thank you
It is a lovely morning. Going for a ride with a friend later, planning to wear shorts for the first time this year.
group away with 50 sec lead
Rafael Valls (Footon-Servetto) Staff Scheirlnckx (Omega Pharma Lotto), Peter Wrolich (Milram), Sebastien Delfosse (Crédit Agricole), Thierry Hupond (Skil-Shimano), Steven Van Vooren (Topsport Flanders), Arnoud Van Green (Vacansoleil)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Well it looks like Valls won't be scoring me any points
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 5:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Time machine race?
Credit Agricole??
Fabian Cancellara walks into a bar. "I'd like Tom Boonen on the rocks...make it a double."
Morning everyone :)
I’m already impatient for live video, that’s what happens when you should be doing uni work right..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
I had to impose an exile
Lots and lots of uni work going on, but I can’t resist the Ardennes!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Deep breath... build a bridge ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He is? :D
Awww! Yay. Odds are massively against my Caisse boys today though give it’s just him, Acosta and Lopez :/
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Well Catalunya can also be counted in there and he finished a solid 4th overall.
Just behind Taaramae
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah your right...
LuLu has no shot at all today.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Okay correction...He would have no shot
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 6:47 AM EDT up reply actions
He might not win it
But he’d made a damn good rider to have working for you..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Hehe, sorry, couldn't resist
To be fair I think it probably is too punchy for him. He likes to climb at his own pace (doesn’t like constant changes in the speed on a climb) and prefers longer climbs where he can set his own tempo whereas this race is usually about the acceleration and the punchier riders. Still, you never know..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Yeah I was thinking he lacked punch...
but then when you have Valverde on the same team. SO maybe next year he can have a shot.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope
It might be nice one year if instead of going all out early in the year he maybe held back a little (skipped things like Tour of Med or Circuit Cycliste etc) and gave it a real go in a GT. But then I’d miss seeing him at some of the smaller races and it might not pay off…
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
all the occupants? or just the drivers?
and, is this a particular issue with the vehicles?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Drivers, of course
Issue? I don’t understand. What, the police doesn’t do alcohol tests where you are?
I must admit I'm wondering the same thing..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
they do spot checks. i just wonder if there's a particular issue with the drivers of the team cars, vehicles.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Not that I know
Sometimes there are incidental checks, sometimes 100% checks (every car/driver gets pulled aside, a “trap”) and this seems to be one of the latter. Of course, it is also a high-visibility job this time, sort of a publicity stunt.
Or any Belgian cyclingfans
within a 10 mile radius of a race-course on their home soil.
by Palm Pro Cycling on Apr 18, 2010 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions
so, jens, are we gonna have live threads for turkey and cyl? cause cyl is already underway and past the 52km point
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh, and cyl today is expected btwn 14.30-15.00 (or in about 3-3.5 hours). cheers.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh, nvm
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'll never say this again... but you're adorable;)
marshmallow on the inside I’d say..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well, only if you're certain animals. people, not so much.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
TBH... I can't imagine ever saying the word for people OR animals..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
which word? "adorable" or "marshmallow"?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Well either I suspect, but 'adorable' specifically...
I’m capable of saying ‘I like marshmallows’…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
only mashmallow creme and peanut butter sandwiches... fluffernutters. otherwise, marshmallow just way too sweet for me.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Well, you've put me off altogether now...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'll stick to my wine ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Peppermint Peeps in hot chocolate.
That is a worthy use of marshmallow.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
What is a Peep? Our lollies are different :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
a peep is a marshmallow candy with a sugary outside usually in shapes like
a duck, bunny or the peppermint peeps come in star shape I believe…They are good in limited quantities
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I love marshmallows...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Originally, marshmallow chicks that were only available at Easter.
They’ve since branched out to other holidays, and make star-shaped peppermint-flavored ones for Christmas.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
LOL! thanks...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A little frightening aren't they?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
true
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
"to end"... btwn that time. ya know, when amstel sorta goes live.
after that, a certain spaniard better start travel plans for belgium. and another certain spaniard better already be on his way. grumble grumble.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
so, if anyone's interested in the final stages of CYL or PTOT, i've posted a combined fanshot for both
http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/4/18/1428923/cyl-and-ptot-final-stage-live
video for these races start at 14.00 cest (or about 45 mins from now).
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Well since it is my birthday today and it is Amstel Gold day...
I’ll be doing a bunch of hills today on my ride later this morning, 20 hills for 20 years.
My darkhorse pick for the top 10 is Anthony Roux. Why? Because he shares my birthday and is on my VDS plus is in good form after 4th in Paris-Camembert and Sarthe overall
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
He's mine as well... I always feel better when I find I share a rider with you..
And happy birthday.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Glad påsk!
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 5:39 AM EDT up reply actions
happy birthday my friend
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
happy birthday
Have a Leffe Buin on me.
by Mr Van P on Apr 18, 2010 6:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Only have a Leffe blond in the fridge...
guess I have to settle =]
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 6:05 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm actually out of beer
Yikes, how did that happen?
Need to ride at some point, but both my road bikes are clean and it’s sure to be sloppy out there. I need to return to Flanders for some nice dry weather.. : -)
by Mr Van P on Apr 18, 2010 6:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Out of beer for Amstel Gold?
Isn’t that illegal?
by Sarah Connolly on Apr 18, 2010 6:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I got something on the Amstel site but it isn't cycling.
Sounds political.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 6:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh my..
Why do you know that?!
Buitenhof it is.. Where our government seat is called Binnenhof.. Indeed a program about politic.. But it’s boring as hell.. Even for my interested mind
Yeah all I heard was political once
and then I turned down the volume all the way
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:04 AM EDT up reply actions
More politics?
With all the general election stuff going on here, I was hoping to avoid politics for a day :P
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
I read that last night and that was one of the best pieces I have ever read about cycling...
…apart from the lovely reporting on the Podium Cafe.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions
More likely because it's Kimmage
The Times really isn’t that great a newspaper – pretty tabloidy these days
by thebongolian on Apr 18, 2010 7:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don't really care about what paper it is...Murdoch-hater anyways.
Kimmage has gotten a bit better over the years. He was way too bitter in Rough Ride for my liking but his stuff from the last few years has been good.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a great newspaper - ditto the Guardian these days
The last Guardian piece was Richard Moore (Sky’s cycling man also) being very very mischievous and probably printing his last quote from Cavendish in a long time.
that's why they've had two Cav pieces in two weeks?
the last one – pace andrewp was Anna Kessel’s . I’m not sure she knows much about cycling but it was interesting all the same
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
Paul Kimmage..
is he the guy who “isn’t worth the chair that he is sitting on”?
Yes.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions
yup
irish ex-pro racer who “pissed in the soup” by writing a revealing book called “Rough Ride”, nowadays a sportswriter.
Yes, an award-winning sportswriter no less.
I’ve enjoyed several of his articles.
To be fair he could probably (if quoted correctly) have chosen a less provocative description of HWWNBN though.
But isn't that half the fun?
Glad to see you here :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
After my brief hiatus abroad I have come to the realisation..
..that needless provocation is bad. Bad for digestion, bad for your heart, bad for your soul, and potentially damaging to an alabaster face. The scars on my falls tell a telling story..
Glad to see you too :)
Alabaster skin... I thought only Donna from 'The West Wing' had that :)
don’t stop being witty though please…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I wanted to ask many, but I'm trying to hide my glee...
Did you really go abroad, or was that metaphorical?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
More of an elaborate wind-up really with an extended multii-layered background story
But upon revision I have decided not to go to that place today. It’s just too cramped in there. :) Sorry.
No problem at all..
I considered emailing you, but I thought that might be creepy. Just glad you’re back.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wow.
That was an amazing interview. Hats off to Paul Kimmage
by Sarah Connolly on Apr 18, 2010 7:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh dear, did I really just see that Frank Schleck has crashed.
So it begins..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
One would think the team by now
would have learnt to have a ton of guys to protect Fränk from.. Fränk.
Leukemans doubts Rabobank is strong enough to control the race today..
Muahah haven’t he seen the line-up?
Ten Dam, Tankink, Langeveld, Martens, Nuyens, Gesink, Freire and Boom….
Is thi working?
Interviews with the rider for the finish
http://live.sporza.be/cm/lmc/wielrennen/voorjaar/Comp_AmstelGoldRace/1.507834#
NOS ticker thing on their site says
Vanaf 13.50 uur gaat de NOS op tv én op deze site voorbeschouwen met Michael Boogerd en Nico Verhoeven.
Think it means goes live in under 10 minutes
Yeah eventually I am going to have to find a new tradition....
I won’t be 40 doing 40 hills.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks like they are all ready partying out by the Keutenberg
Guess Dutch kids won’t pass up on that chance
Twas from Karl Vannieuwkerke’s, one of the Sporza men, facebook page.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
so, is the unrestricted live site currently showing commercials?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I think they just switched to coverage at least into the studio
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions
tnx. whoo-hoo. a recordable feed (no capture required and i don't need to steal hubby's new machine).
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Boogerd in the studio
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm blinded i tell 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 think Boogerd has to go tanning
to be that dark
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions
meanwhile, in spain, cyl is 20km from the finish
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yeah they have kept a pretty similar design...that was Gerrie Knetemann who won over Verhoeven.
But Skil was a beast of a team back then because Kelly was with them and he was in his prime.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't push them away, Jens! You should school them instead.
Knowledge paired with benovelence should make an excellent teacher out you. I’m sure Frinky would be happy to share a class with Edvald.
This is why I pushed for the "No norwegians"-rule
Forget I ever posted a response to you. I’m sorry if this offended you. I just thought we could avoid getting into a 700 post semantics discussion every other time you made a post.
Party pooper!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Is this irony or did I offend you in some way?
Is there a problem? Please explain. Why are you irrate? I’d hate to go into semantics with you but I feel I have to explain: The spelling lesson part is because I obviously need one (benovelence instead of benevolence). The original comment was a follow-up to your joke (was it not a joke?). Since I clearly rub you the wrong way I will refrain from commenting on your posts from now on unless you urge me to respond.
He was a joking...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
As much as I trust your judgement in these matters..
(irony alarm) .. I’d rather have it straight from the horse’s mouth. (idiomatic – I am in no way implying that Jens is a horse.) :)
I understand.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A mythical forest creature from Sweden?
These things surely do not exist?
"To therefore answer your basic question what color socks should I wear, I issue the bold statement wear white shoes." - King of Style
by omnevelnihil on Apr 18, 2010 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm suprised Lefevere didn't lay down some smack on that police officer for his alcohol testing skills
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Genuine dedication... and it does make the commitment of some others suspect
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Tondo drove 1200 and stopped over in a hotel but said he drove more in his amateur days.
Wrolich, who is in the break, had a 16 hour journey from Austria on train/car.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok.. I will admit it.. I fear Gesink is going to be Boogerd the Second...
Hopefully they not only justice him on AGR
Hope he has a good dermatologist.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
You're not talking about cycling now are you?
"To therefore answer your basic question what color socks should I wear, I issue the bold statement wear white shoes." - King of Style
by omnevelnihil on Apr 18, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah it was waaay to big
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Right-click and open it in a new tab or window.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
Yeah, linking twitpic is problematic
they do provide a “put this photo on your website” service which provides ready to use html code:
He's cute.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
I remember his young brother got very good result in RVV U23
Four Kreders. Interesting
That was Raymond who is also on Holowesko Partners, the Garmin development team
his brother Wesley is also doing quite well this year.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Why?
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
yes
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
When Amstel Gold is on.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
Nope. Sorry.
Besides, all my support has to go to long-suffering domestiques today ;)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
What's a rafa?
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
she's gonna not like you if you're kidding
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'll survive.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions
It could have been Rafa Valls
Who is in the AGR break.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, yes
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, thanks.
Everyone has different tastes, I guess.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
I'm not the Liverpudlian here
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I have nothing against him
Well, I do if he scores against Stoke.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Rafa Valls, duh...He is in the break
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Actual coverage.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Where please?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
the amstel site itself feed is nonrestricted
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Too buffery for me.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
Same... I'm struggling with feeds tonight...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Also buffery.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
I'm on Safari and I have nothing... trying hard not to throw something.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You know, I never have problems with the little races...
The link you and Andrew posted for me is buffering badly, although it’s the best i’ve had, so thank you.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Tried it. Still buffering a lot for me.
Might be my computer. Maybe I’ll reboot and try again.
If Cavendish was a diplomat, the third world war would have started a long time ago--Brian Holm
Me too. I hate to say it, but misery loves company.
I’m glad I’m not the only one.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We would love it too...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
True but I found the video to be behind the BVLS
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions
weather channel's question this am: what airport wouldn't you mind be stuck at?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Or Osaka..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Jim Ochowicz says Frank Schleck already crashed hard
12:55pm Frank Schleck crashes. 4 Saxo Riders stop to help. 4km to first feed zone. Lokked like he landed hard.
yup but he got a new bike and was on his way. Should see how he does though
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
100k there about
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, a Mum's cooking :D
Enjoy, the boys don’t seem to be rushing into anything right now so you’re not missing much
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Frank really doesn't know where he is going...picked the wrong time to go on the other side of the cars
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Yes, that was fat schleck
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Hi, everybody. Greetings! What a beautiful sight to start off my Sunday:
the sun is shining on the peloton, and the Saxo boys are at the front, chasing the breakaway. Time to make a cup of tea.
Hush! ;-) I don't like to think about that...
I read that he’s interested in winning the ToCA, I’m focusing on that for now.
Wouldn't that be beautiful? I think he'd have more than just Saxo riding for him :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
uh Oh...Pineau is down for Q/S
He is looking quite slow getting back going
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The Garmin that went down was Kreder though it was really lightly
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It looked like his body anyways...I'm watching sporza.
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by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
hey, majope, quick Q: how many placings for the final gc for the CYL for vds? any other jerseys?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
10 places for final GC and no other jerseys since it is a Cat. 5
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by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions
tnx
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
tmi
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 18, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
On the 20th climb of the day...11 left after this.
Some ungodly long name-weg
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He really did split it up a bit
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by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Quite true...though it wasn't too bad and he got up and kept going.
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by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Andy was the one back at the car
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by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Fat Schleck crashed, Boom went boom...
and that is about it. Just went up the Cauberg for the second time
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by Vlaanderen90 on Apr 18, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
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