Tour de Romandie Stage 3 LIVE
by Jens on Apr 30, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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Stage 3 is 23,4 km TT. We are now getting to the part of the season where we might actually start to get some real answers from the big guns in the timetrials so this should be good.
Live video at 16:00 CEST (10:00 AM US EDT, 00:00 AUS EST)
Look for links at cyclingfans, steephill, Myp2p, and BVLS.
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Podium!
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Game, set, match!
Perfect start to a live race thread!
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
Happy Queensday everybody!
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
Happy Queensday!
One of the best days of my life was Queensday 2004. Me and my wife were in Amsterdam, the weather was amazing, and it was the best all-day party I’ve ever been to.
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
It's a rainy day today
Walking around the flea market in the rain is not really nice. Felt very sorry for the people selling their stuff. Everything was getting soaking wet.
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
Fijne Koninginnedag!
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Anyone saw yesterday's Tour de Bretagne Cycliste results?
Interested in which team will get John Degenkolb
Have a look at his Palmares
2008 3rd in World championship U23 RR
2009 3rd in RVV U23
and got 2 stages in Tour de Bretagne Cycliste this years.
He's German
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 30, 2010 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Milram perks up their little cow ears...
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Yes, if they still exist next year
Or have I missed a memo again?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 30, 2010 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions
They seem confident they will be
(something about offering Knaven as DS role that I can’t really remember)
First in our hearts ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You get more with honey than vinegar ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Way to go Gordon ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
keep yourselves amused for at least another hour when the stage starts. 3 hours until streaming....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
We always do...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Time trial again today?
What is the course like?
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
So we can expect GC fireworks?
Who will win this thingy? Kreuziger?
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
This is probably old news ...
…but have just discovered that Channel 1 HD are showing daily highlights here in Aus.
OMG... I had no idea... so thank you VERY much :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Check local guides
As they say, because football and other populist drivel will most likely mess with the schedules.
Seriously, I hadn't even imagined this, so I'll take what I can get.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Say hello, 4.0
1520 splendid posts right there. I can’t open it directly anymore since it grew beyond 1250 or so. Now I discovered I can enter it if I approach it through links to posts of mine in my profile page.
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
I like the idea of introducing others next time around
Should be fun
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
We should encourage people
to link to their contributions in the who we are thread in their profile.
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
That's a great idea.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
I agree... can someone print VERY clear instructions for people like me please?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Possibly the only problem is that people who have been lurking won't be able to contribute?
I think it’s a fun idea, but if one of the objectives is to get people to ‘de-lurk’ then we need a solution…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The main objective is to fill people in about PdC member trivia
So they can fit right in.
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
So you can delurk by introducing someone who has interested you as a lurker?
I like it…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Who knows a good topic to keep us occupied in this live thread?
Books, beekeeping, pacific islands, Bassie and Adriaan, banana’s, food, movies?
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
Best of the year for me has been 'Inglorious Basterds'...
The German actor whose name I can never remember was stunning… and as a registered wimp, I’m not even a Tarantino fan.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL
I don’t really like Tarantino films either but I quite liked that film too. That German guy was great.
In the last few weeks I’ve seen:
Welcome. French film about a Kurdish Iraqi boy trying to get to England to be with his girlfriend. Quite poignant. I guess it’d be on art house release in Aus, can’t imagine they’d have it at Hoyts or Village.
Beneath Hill 60. Aussie film about miners being called in to assist with tunneling under the trenches on the Western Front in WW1. Has a nice understated and laconic Australian-ness to the dialogue, if a little bit sentimental or jingoistic at times, but still a cracking action film based on a true story.
Control. Ian Curtis bio-pic, if you’re a Joy Division fan then you already know the ending but still worth watching as it’s gloriously shot in black and white and really watchable. I didn’t live in England in the late ’70s but I imagine this is what it was like!
I live in North Coast NSW so I'll have to wait for the last two:(
But I’m keen to see Beneath Hill 60... Joy Division is a job for Drongo ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well I live 25 k's north of there... much more beautiful,
although the university I work at is in Coffs.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I love it...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Christoph Waltz
Fantastic performance. For mine, Melanie Laurent was also amazing and I consider it further proof of how meaningless the Oscars are that it didn’t win Best Picture (honestly they’re nearly as bad as the Logies).
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Hi there! Thanks... totally agree about both awards.
You’ve got mail :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I saw
Thanks ;)
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Or, better question... favourite film?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
then mine would be Zefferelli's 'Romeo and Juliet'
… I know, it’s a generation thing…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
English teacher here... my life has been one long school...
but R and J was gorgeous and nothing to do with school. In the last 15 years, Remains of the Day has been my favourite film… and I suspect that’s not much better for you ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I had to look that one up – I would have been 11 when it came out…but it does sound good. I’ll add it to my list.
I was lucky at school, two of the texts (films) we studied were Cabaret and Breaker Morant.
I taught Cabaret, and Jack Thompson lives about 500 metres from me ;)
But yes, I am old…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know... when he's in the supermarket, you can always hear that amazing voice,
no matter where you are. We love him :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You're making fun of me aren't you?
When i hear the voice, i still see the young(er) man in my mind… the reality is somewhat different, but the voice is better than ever :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Being 100% genuine
I think it’s awesome you shop at the same place at JT. I once saw Geoffrey Rush walking down Bourke St where I went to Uni, but it’s not exactly the same.
Michael Caton comes to visit our man Jack...
hilarious old soaks..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That’s hilarious. Where is Hoges while all this is happening?
Probably in meetings with his accountant and barrister, come to think of it.
He's in Byron... with Strop
Jack’s too cool for the unwashed masses of the bay…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm haunted by an Australian movie
I saw about 20-30 years ago. A school teacher goes on holiday ends up drinking a lot with a bunch of roo hunters and events occur. Any clue what the movie is?
Brad is right...can you imagine how it haunted the 21 year old me?
I was surec that that would be my lot.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thanks guys
I can imagine. Saw it on late-night TV. I think it is the only movie that has stuck in my head in the way it has. Recommended by me to anyone reading this.
If I ever come To Canada fancan, I'm looking you up...
I promise I’ll bring books…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was just going to bring books you might not have...
I didn’t mean to suggest even for a second that you wouldn’t have books. I remember who talks to me about books! I was thinking of a swap..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You know I'll be interested...
Aside from Attwood, i think I’m a little light on in that area.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm a bit relieved...
I don’t mind her stuff, but she’s not one of my favourites..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wake in Fright
Is one of the most disturbing films I’ve ever seen. I wish we could get back to movies like that in this country.
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
It still freaks me out... too close to home.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
How can a photographer not have an avatar?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Do to budget constraints
I mostly see old and not-so-great movies lately.
But it doesn’t matter because for some reason I like seeing pre-histroric Tom Hanks films like The man with the one red shoe.
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
Do to = due to
What we do does not define who we are. What defines us is how well we rise after we fall.
Best so far this year:
Kick Ass (red band trailer, language NSFW)
Runner up: How To Train Your Dragon
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Yes, Kick-ass!
Saw it Wednesday, still smiling.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 30, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Indeed!
I’ve seen it twice so far—will be three if I can drag my husband away from his work long enough to see it.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
That's a high enough recommendation for me.
I think I know what I’m doing Sunday. :)
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Cav Apologies
I have thought he would never learn how to apology
Thanks... do you by chance have a link please?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It is HTC's email. Maybe soon they will publish it
PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM CAVENDISH
30th April 2010 – Please find below an apology that Mark Cavendish wishes to be released today.“I want to publicly apologize for the gesture I made on the finish line of the Tour de Romandie yesterday. I did want to make a statement to my critics but I realize that making a rude gesture on the finish line is not the best way to do that. I apologize to everybody watching the race and especially the kids. I am not proud of releasing the feelings in that way. I hope I can redeem myself and show my feelings and passion for cycling with some exciting results in the next couple of months rather than with gestures such as the one yesterday.”
thank you.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I can just hear Cav saying 'redeem', can't you?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ha! the one that got me is "especially the kids." As a PR shill myself, that's straight from the bag of tricks.
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
Personally, I'd rather, 'I fucked up' but even I can't blame Cav
for the ‘preciousness’ of the PR machine.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In real life, the kids are the last people he'd have to apologize to.
Bet they loved it.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
At least it didn't sound like a non-apology apology
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 30, 2010 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
There wasn't a lot of room to move there.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So pedestrian..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good morning every one!
Sun is shining, and P. Sagan saing good by to his Yelow Jersey,( or not )
One day, one stage, one race, one tour at a time.
Let's hope not ;)
Hi there… it’s evening here.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
HI
Oh! Evening, lucky You ( that from the person who is chronically sleep deprived )
One day, one stage, one race, one tour at a time.
LOL...
Have a sleep on Australian time. We’ll let you…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Of course... you just need to say to your customers,
’She’ll be right, mate.’
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Lets check first 10 on GS, and see who can beat him in TT.
One day, one stage, one race, one tour at a time.
plenty of good tter in top 10
as it is basically the result of the prologue.
this is easier than rbjhan i hope....
Where? i musty have missed it... 10 comments doth not a thread make...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Holmovka was making crazy talk...
… about looking at the GC and seeing who might win.
Banhammer, quick
You sploshed again!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Scuse me... I don't do land!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
there is merit in that...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'll cut to the chase
Customer: Good Morning.
Owner: Good morning, Sir. Welcome to the National Cheese Emporium!
Customer: Ah, thank you, my good man.
…
Customer: I want to buy some cheese.
…
Owner: (lustily) Certainly, sir. What would you like?
Customer: Well, eh, how about a little red Leicester.
Owner: I’m, a-fraid we’re fresh out of red Leicester, sir.
Customer: Oh, never mind, how are you on Tilsit?
Owner: I’m afraid we never have that at the end of the week, sir, we get it fresh on Monday.
Customer: Tish tish. No matter. Well, stout yeoman, four ounces of Caerphilly, if you please.
Owner: Ah! It’s beeeen on order, sir, for two weeks. Was expecting it this morning.
Customer: ’T’s Not my lucky day, is it? Aah, Bel Paese?
Owner: Sorry, sir.
Customer: Red Windsor?
Owner: Normally, sir, yes. Today the van broke down.
Customer: Ah. Stilton?
Owner: Sorry.
Customer: Ementhal? Gruyere?
Owner: No.
Customer: Any Norweigan Jarlsburg, per chance.
Owner: No.
Customer: Lancashire?
Owner: No.
Customer: White Stilton?
Owner: No.
Customer: Danish Brew?
Owner: No.
And so on…
But an heroic effort nevertheless... I love it.
Holdenmate will probably be here in a sec to correct you on jarlsberg… I’ll get it wrong if I try…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was too nervous to write it down... the second 's' is the killer..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i'd love it... remeber, 'splosh' makes me snicker...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Customer: White Stilton?
Owner: No.
Customer: Danish Brew?
Owner: No.
Customer: Double Goucester?
Owner: (pause) No.
Customer: Cheshire?
Owner: No.
Customer: Dorset Bluveny?
und so weiter…
Pardon me saying this... but only a 'Pom' could create this riff...
I say this with some affection :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know... but we loved it... still do..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thought you probably did...
still doesnt beat the university of watamaloo skit for killing me laughing
Too many to count...I change my mind frequently...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You forgot graphic description of stomach ailment...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
First rider on finishline
Nicolas Portal (SKY): 34’36"
Bert Grabsch the lead
(sorry)
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 30, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Can we get a full TdF with Sean Connery commentating?
That would be the best thing ever. He’s still alive isn’t he?
You can imagine him at the pre stage interviews, chatting to Frank Schleck
“Remember, always go home alive…”
Dangerous! 'Drive off the cliff!'
‘Oh, okay.’
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Heel goed.
(although strictly it does need an e at the end)
Strictly Ballroom, now there’s a good movie.
Dostoyevsky meets Beckett
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Apr 30, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions
14:50 Morabito (BMC) marks the best intermediate time, 14:15.
"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 you :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
the second time around, eh....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I know, but it's been a while... and now I'm 'in the moment'...
Has Klodi won yet?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
he's riding?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
No... that may be the only time I ever 'get' you ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So what will it take to win? Sub 32 minutes?
or just 15 seconds better than Bert?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I always bet on Klodi, even when he's not there :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well that's a very good choice! they're both on my VDS team :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Lance will have something to say about that!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Has Michael Rogers started yet?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh well :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's on my VDS team! Lovely little fella :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I hope he doesn't suffer their affliction...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They get these horrible contagious tumours on their faces, I don’t know if the scientists have solved it yet but they are working hard on it.
I probably shouldn't have joked about it... it's awful...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
was this a serious affliction? I thought Tassie Devil was some reference to Didi or something...
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
gross
"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."
Yes... it should come with a warning...
More worrying is the fact that it threatens an entire species.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah, um, that is tough to see. Poor guys...
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes...I shouldn't have made light of it..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes... it seems like the HIV of the animal world.. very sad.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
current top three
15:21 Rating:
1. Bert Grabsch (Team HTC-Columbia) 32:28
2. Steve Morabito (BMC) 32:29
3. Mikhail Ignatiev (Team Katusha) 32:31
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Morning - should hit 75 F here in CT! yippee!
and TGIF!
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
holy hotness batman!
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
going into the high 80s today and tomorrow, mid 90s on sunday in central va. bah, humbug. yuck.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
but it's a wet heat...
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
chance of precip only 10%.... for me, wet heat is worse than dry heat... makes me bones ache
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Doesn't make my bones ache, but I hate exerting myself in the heat.
I was going to go run this afternoon, but no way if it’s really going to hit 80.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
When it hits 90 I put away the vacuum cleaner. Does that count?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I just hate housework...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
rain in ATL this weekend
bah rain (not the country)
"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."
That's like 6,000 degrees F, right? I'm excellent at math.
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
High 70's..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
see, was really, really close - I do taxes too (if interested).
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I would have believed you had I not lived through both systems...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I would be 100% worthless if I didn't live in the age of google...
…and as it is, I am only about 40% useful with it.
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
That makes two of us... Jens and umwolverine have to tell me the Australian time
for every race..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, we know about my maths...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And I'd hoped to do lots of riding
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by thebongolian on Apr 30, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Me too.
I was housebound last weekend when the weather was lovely owing to a nasty cold, and now that I’m better it’s all gone wrong. The law of sod.
but isn't that how it always is?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i was out of the Easter weekend
Which was miserable and ended up getting a horrible cold – so while I’ll try to man up not sure it’s a good idea
by thebongolian on Apr 30, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
It's the best idea... you have to sweat out a cold.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i'm putting together a rain bike myself
it’s a great excuse to spend more money on bike stuff.
"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 mean mudguards ;)
and yes they are though they aren’t going to do much to stop me getting wet with the rain we have predicted this weekend
by thebongolian on Apr 30, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
The thought of a fender on a bike is very strange...:)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
mudguard..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But what does 'fender' mean in Aussie?
So we get why it would be strange to see one on a bike.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
I get you... a fender in my head is always American and always on a car...
I just heve never thought about it in the context of a bike. But aside from calling a car crash a ‘fender bender’, we don’t use the word.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
True... also American..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, okay.
I guess growing up with them it just seems logical—fenders are in the same place on both bikes and cars, and both have a protective function.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
In fact they form the same function as mudguards..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
wheelbrows
"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."
nice
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
bikesnob came up with that
but i’ll gladly take credit.
"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."
so a unicycle has a unibrow - so appropriate...
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
by the way
bikesnob came out with a book. the funniest intro to cycling ever. i highly recommend it.
"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."
Lets check the podium girls ( inside the Grabsch head)
One day, one stage, one race, one tour at a time.
o/t, so, la's expecting another kid...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Well that will make them even..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
hey, albertina, look who's sitting 4th on gc at asturias after this am stage?
Intxausti, Beñat EUS 18:26:00 +1:41
that’s his start time for the afternoon stage.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Oooo, he's jumped up a place...he was 5th overnight.
Jolly good! I will keep my fingers firmly crossed at 18:26 :-)
No - he's having one for each TdF victory.
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Do you find that you click the livestream links even when you know they aren't working yet?
or is it just me…
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Well...ummm... it's you =(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah, hmm, maybe that explains why my mom calls me special
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
as long as the doctor doesn't call you special
you should be good
"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 his teacher, I might call him 'special'...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That's okay, I just remember...as Stuart Smalley might say...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvgMIerTXl4
(only the very beginning really applies)
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
See... I knew you were :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm with you on this one. I always think maybe I'll discover a hidden feed that starts early
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
Yeah Baby...but alas, never happens!
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
just you
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
15:45: And who is Richie Porte?
15:35. The Euskaltel-Euskadi, Gorka Verdugo target has entered the second fastest time by far, with 32’12 “. Mark Cavendish ended with 35’34”.
15:30: The Australian Saxo Bank Richie Porte, marking the fastest time in goal with 30’54 "(45.533 km / h), 1:34 better than the runner.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
OMG! I am stoked... I don't care if he wins, but he gets his moment in the sun. Wow...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You'd hope a cyclist could beat a runner by more than that.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
current top 3
15:52 Rating:
1. Richie Porte (SAX) 30:54
2. Gorka Verdugo (EUS) 32:54
3. Bert Grabsch (THC) à 3
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
But can you see 'my lad' Albertina? He's on my team :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's the truth as we know it...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Crikey
I was getting all pumped, and then remembered there was a hill on this course so Grabsch is actually likely to be quite slow…
I'm raely 'pumped', but just at the moment, I'm having a Mendrisio moment :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Earlier someone posted Grabsch was 32:28
Which is right?
by thebongolian on Apr 30, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
OK, just saw the bit about Cav's apology up above...
Sponsors must not have been pleased with him…cause I doubt he had some “come to jesus” all by himself…
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Actually, I think he might just have
His track record seems to be to get all pumped up and fire off, and then retract with a grin.
Also, he is always hugely fired up at the end of sprints – he often says dumb things and then apologises
Also, he often apologises.
They clearly aren’t his words, but he may haev thought “oops”
Here rests the case for the defence
yeah he often apologizes
sometimes he even seems sincere although not this time. He’s still mad at his critics. (#@ internet forum people – also, fucking germans, nothing ever changes … – )
He may not seem sincere because they clearly aren't his words
My bet is he regrets doing it – whether that regret is on a personal or a professional level, who knows?
i'm guessing he doesn't regret it for now
maybe someday if he ever really understands how it comes across to a lot of people.
I don't think he regrets it at all
I think it’s part of the reason he is so dominant. He is ruthless, calculating and will do anything to win. That is one reason he is great.
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
by PopUp Rolen on Apr 30, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I get this...and not trying to be a prude.
Just kick everyone’s ass and leave the “F you” stuff out of it…
That’s it…
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I think we all agree that it wasn't his finest hour...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's also had what was clearly quite a traumatic personal period
The tooth thing was clearly incredibly painful and possibly a bit frightening, he’s split from his lifelong lady etc etc. And the results havent been coming
He may not be in a good place mentally and just damn angry some of the time
I like the lad, I have to confess
really... it doesn't show ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Alas, the defence's case has holes in it
Mr. Cavendish knew he was going to win that sprint, and was thinking about the salute since kilometer zero. This was premeditated action, not a young star caught in the heat of the moment. Also, Mr. Cavendish’s track record of this type of behavior further proves this was premeditated. He simply has made an ass out of himself too many times to fall back on either the “young lad blowing off steam” or “sprinters are naturally aggressive” arguments. Simply put, Mr. Cavendish is an asshole.
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
by PopUp Rolen on Apr 30, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
That's the case for the prosecution
and I can see why you say that.
Myself, as I say, I like him, but I recognise I am in a minority
I love Ricco. I know all about being in a minority
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
by PopUp Rolen on Apr 30, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Klodi for me...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
klodi's well-liked...
okay, maybe not by jens
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
That might be a slight overstatement, but I can live with it...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But you aren't alone.
Cav’s an emotional guy all around—sure, he could control it better sometimes, but I like the exuberance when he’s happy enough to tolerate the bad behavior when he’s pissed off. Two sides of the same coin.
(Okay, sometimes I rather enjoy the bad behavior, too. Don’t change, Cav!)
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Also
He is outspoken about giving his teammates credit. Read any interviews with him and it is all “George Hincapie this, Mark Renshaw that”. Which makes the Greipel thing a bit odd.
In fact, most of the stuff this year has been significantly different in tone from previous years – which makes me thing that he is personally in not great shape (read the Grauniad interview with him recently and you may end up agreeing…)
He’s usually a chirpy chap who likes a bit of banter – possibly not at the moment…
The Greipel thing isn't new--it goes back years.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
LOL
He thinks so. Greipel disagrees.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
+1 or Ultimate Fighting (it's a toss up where they should bash it out)
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I think UFC might be a bit disappointing...
these guys are only strongly build when compared to other cyclists…
in reality, it would be two skinny guys slapping at each other…
Greipel would kill Cav...he's built like a tree (well, a short stocky tree...maybe a really thick stump)
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Cav's scrappy, though.
Not sure I’d bet against him.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
I think Cav's a bit of a prat... but I really don't think he was thinking...
he was just running on adrenaline… he fucked up… not surprising, but he’s usually sorry later. And I don’t care about his chronological age, he’s always a bit immature. Eventually, he’ll grow up.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
you hope
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm fairly sure... having taught many, many Cavs..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I don't.
Well, part of me hopes he’ll outgrow the dating beauty queens phase, but accept that his personal life is really none of my business. But I think the world will be a less colorful place if maturity installs a filter between Cav’s brain and mouth.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Hmmm - "grow out of the dating beauty queens phase..."
Reminds me of the famous interview with George Best. He’s lying in a hotel bed, moeny from casino winnings scattered all around and an open bottle of champagne on ice, and two (count em) showgirls in the shower… first question:
“So George, where did it all go wrong?”
Priceless
Or they're singing at his funeral...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I agree - think he's a Wanker (to quite the british - I think)...
My personal opinion is let the legs do the talking – and his certainly can. But, don’t disrespect those paying you (since you are a peddling billboard). And certainly don’t do it if the word HIGHROAD is plastered across your chest. dumb ass…
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
quote - not quite
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's the thing...
… up to yesterday he has been a sponsor’s dream. And most of the things that got people riled up were actually good for the sponsors (the various gestures, the outspokenness etc)
So there is a certain thing of give a dog a bad name
That having been said – yesterday was a different order of thing and not very smart or acceptable…
ignore sportitalia, you want the bvls channel 1
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by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
sportitalia is usually about 20 mins behind
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
ok, thanks - didn't know
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I just tuned in
but they said he was running 2nd until he made a mistake in a corner. Can anyone tell me what happened?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
looked like he came into one of the tight corners too fast
and had to brake slightly.
bici has him starting 5th from last....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Curious. Maybe someone pulled out.
Anyway, here’s hoping he pulls off another TT like his one in Pais Vasco…
Hi there..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But isn't that always true in your part of the world?
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Well played...um, yes, kind of!
But the question is, English breakfast, Earl Grey, Lady Grey or Darjeeling?
Earl Grey is a good afternoon tea.
Not sure I’ve ever had Lady Grey.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
i like
some assam mixed with a smidge of lapsang
by thebongolian on Apr 30, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Just in time to see Menchov start.
Can’t top the Giro TT, I bet.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
'Three coins in the Fountain'... can you hear me warbling?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Then your cats are yowling right about...now..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My apologies... I try, I really do...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Seeing as Porte is doing well, I hope not..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was thinking in terms of drama, actually.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
I know... I LOVED that, but today I don't want anything more dramatic than Porte winning..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
marty mcdonald/mccrossan... the other dude is julian wynn (?)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
or, it could be julian dean
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I like to take a moment
to apologize for criticizing Cavendish. It was never my intent to offend anyone especially the children.
- an Internet forum guy
moo
The children here appear to be utterly unoffendable
Anyway – Cav, this ’ere forum habs! you. Or at least some of us do…
moos comes in 4th at 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
currently 2nd is spilak, wyss is 3rd
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
machado screws up the finishing turn
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
at the intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
quite
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
menchov is 16 secs faster than jani at the intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
How quickly our standards change
i was just happy that he didn’t suck at the ITT.
:)
Vlaanderens Mooiste
where's bruce? juicy's on course
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
the ex-mullet 6.7 secs faster than menchov at the intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
If This Was The Tour of the Gila...
…we would just now be getting results from Stage 2.
It took 16 hours for the results to be posted from yesterday’s stage of the race. What an embarrassment for U.S. racing (and an NRC event, no less.)
The time trial starts in less than two hours and the start times have yet to be posted.
by Chief Commissaire on Apr 30, 2010 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
I remember the old days
before Ted and Ursula, we used to wait for VDS results. Now they are “real time” ;)
moo
running that in excel....
must say, not something i want to do.
this is easier than rbjhan i hope....
Eek.
Not good. Imagine if that were a VDS race—the men in white would have taken ursula away hours ago.
As we went over the top, Frank Schleck said to me, 'Don't worry, follow my wheel, it'll be OK.' But the first corner, he crashed, he went into a ditch....For two years now I've had to explain why I'm bad at going downhill because of that day.--Robert Gesink
Perhaps it is a motivational technique
for the national championship season.
Win this race, and you can wear a decent kit…
Vlaanderens Mooiste
jani on a 54x11
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