Tour de Romandie Stage 3 LIVE Second thread
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1st winner on my screen
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
jani slides into 2nd. porte holding onto 1st
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
+36 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm hungry...
When does this end? I may need to go out for something.
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
Look for links at cyclingfans, steephill, Myp2p, and BVLS.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
No difference to me by VDS
my TT specialist isn’t so special.
Where is Ignateoussiusos when you need him? Oh….wait…
porte's on the giro team
"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 smiling :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Piti
sets the new top time at the intermediate split. Fractions faster than Karpets
Vlaanderens Mooiste
doesn’t it seem bizarre that Valverde keeps losing lawsuits in Swiss courts but is riding in Switzerland?
moo
Well, since he was in the area anyway...
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
Is Grabsch in 10th yet?
…or out of the points anyway. Geez Bert, show me the moneeeh. I picked you for a reason.
My partner tells me it's subtlety that works best, but hey, I'm with your straight forward approach.
ha!
"Far better than a Ricco-Rouser" - sminer
by PopUp Rolen on Apr 30, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't knock the rock...
Once you go rock, you won’t go bock..
And so on..
Nice to have you with me for a change :)
Actually, it was something of film trivia question. “Are there any women here today?” Name the film and the actor.
LOL!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I taught an acupuncturist this morning.
Would YOU like to learn how to do a comprehensive literature search using medical databases Ursula?
I think you look particularly fetching in that outfit... love a man in uniform..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Same for me when I teach... but there are fantasies..(not really)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Post pictures!
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
Four that I'm sure of ..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I figured he was quoting Monty Python.
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
He was... but it's best not to indulge him ;0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
but that might make him unhappy
and we don’’t want any blue norwegians
by thebongolian on Apr 30, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I love Norwegians, especially scrappy Austen reading ones..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
absolutement!
That spelling looks awful too.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
"sometimes a parrot talks..."
Now, name the song, anyone?
avalanches
frontier psychiatrist
"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."
u maka me smile
frontier psychisatrist
I’m Holdenmate from Norway. There are plenty of stuff I’m not quite sure about. But I know that I love that video.
hadn't see that video since it first came out
badass
"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."
And there we have a winner.
Majope, you will always be a winner in my book.
Thank you. It's because I always look on the bright side of life.
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
Okay... there's that song, going off in my brain...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Revenge for the one you just put in my brain.
“I love a man in uniform…”
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 fair... i came out best in this exchange then..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Pretty random quote though.
Only remember it cause I saw the scene just the other day.
You're here for the stoning?
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 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Am I late?
Fancy that.. Late for his own stoning! Slacker..
Knew you would get that one.
It starts directly after the podium ceremony
And the riders on my VDS team will have to watch out.
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 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Jussi Veikkanen
It’s a challenge to spell it, so I went w/ phonetics and word association.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
juicy juicy juicy
"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 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
go marty....
"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 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
menchov in 2nd, 31 secs down
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
porte survives karpets coming in, who slides into 2nd
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
+27 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
is the finish all down hill?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Is Porte the guy that was kicking around on small teams the last couple of years
Kicking ass in the small Italian races? His name sounds familiar but I can’t quite place him.
If I just had one more gear, I...
Yep... that's him. Part of the AIS..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I seem to remember AIS putting out some good riders
Isn’t Matt Lloyd from AIS?
If I just had one more gear, I...
Yes... and Rogers and Leigh Howard...
actually at least 50% of Australian pros. If I’m wrong, Vlaanderen or Majope will correct me..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I want to have a seizure when he comes second to Porte..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
what is spilak doing up there sitting currently 5th?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
the professor starts
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Tour of the Gila Controversy
So a big protest is mounting by the riders at the Tour of the Gila over yesterday’s results. The officials “gifted” Levi an 11-second gap over the field.
Watch the video for yourself and make the call (Levi is wearing red and finishes second). The finish is at 3:10.
Here are the official results.
by Chief Commissaire on Apr 30, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions
Oh my god
I was going to make a wiseass comment about the delay being similar to the Tour de California a few years back when they neutralized a stage finish to protect Levi’s lead.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Hm.
looks a bit like everyone from 4th downwards got 8s added, because on the video there’s no gap between 3rd and 4th, right?
were there bonus secs?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
10, 6, 4
But it doesn’t make sense anyway.
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 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes I thoght that, but they're listed seperately
they aren’t added to the stage times on the document there. Fairly sure.
Camera Malfunction
Apparently, there was a camera malfunction. But this video clearly shows that there was about a second gap between first and second and maybe another second or two between second and third. But after that, there is no pronounced gap.
by Chief Commissaire on Apr 30, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
It looks to me like they've added the time bonuses.
Cause Leipheimer comes in, and then 1 second later 3rd place, but with two seconds less bonus (3) and two seconds later the peloton, but with 4 seconds less bonus than third ( 13).
However, that isn’t consistant with the gap between 1st and second. Cause LL comes in two seconds after 1st and has 4 seconds less bonus….so he should be at +6secs…if they used that method.
Confusing, and it appears, incorrect.
Time Bonuses Are Scored Separately - see the results.
by Chief Commissaire on Apr 30, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I see that... that was the point of my post
If you add the bonuses, with the time splits it’s actaully pretty accurate, if not…. it’s waaay out of whack, cause there is no way that gap is more than 2 seconds. 3 seconds max.
I wonder what kind of rider Alex would be?
I’m thinking classics, TT, kinda like Spartacus, with more Theo Bos type “incidents”
He's still making the transition
he almost did a board check on that final corner
Vlaanderens Mooiste
i was about to say
"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 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Porte must have absolutely blitzed the finale of the TT
Everyone is falling away so far, impressive.
If I just had one more gear, I...
What's wrong with bovines?
They’re tasty.
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 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
he doesn't like climbing much
"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 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
porte started the day 58 secs down
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oroz coming in... well off the time
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
yeah, but, psst, at asturias
With a time of 17:23, Castroviejo (Euskaltel-Euskadi) marks the best time for now.
"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 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Well I didn't want to appear shallow ;-)
I do like him as a RIDER too. Seriously though, he is much better looking in person than in piccies. I thought him quite lovely.
Rock Racing is having an equipment sale here in LA today.
Does anyone need me to get them anything? A slightly used Cadillac?
I could use a slightly used, former white jersey winner...
…cheap.
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
In your opinion...
Do riders in general TT better than say 10 or 20 years ago? Do they put more time into improving themselves?
Yes... it's become a science
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I dunno, is that true?
I mean, the science and bikes help a little, but the hour record times (nearly 55kmph) show that even with old equipment, if you can hammer, you go fast.
Maybe there is much more parity now.
i'd prefer that wasn't a science, but money has encouraged the science..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i would say it depends on the rider's ultimate goal...
"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 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd say that the greater emphasis on TTs for GC riders
Has resulted in a greater focus both from riders and the technical/research side of things.
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
The equipment and wind tunnel testing gets press because it looks space age, but I think there is a larger focus in training as well.
I think we have a certain fellow riding the Gila to thank for bringing focus to the discipline. Even though Indurain dominated the discipline, I think the focus and prep was a product of the former’s success.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Eurosport 2
talking about how Cancellara went back to drawing board on TT re: positioning, etc. Went to San Diego for all the science stuff
seems to have worked
moo
been in a cave for a while?
"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 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
There's a used clothing store called Plato's closet
named for the guy who opened it. I have not dared ask if it’s a particularly warped take on the famous cave.
Hm.. Plato's closet..
Sounds like a man-love reference.
Toga party!
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 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
FYI - Brad McGee works for Saxo Bank
in case you are wondering…
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
starting to drizzle
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
sagan 56 secs back 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
went away for a bit and Valverde is in the lead? What?
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
ok, sorry - saw some graphic and thought it said he was in the lead.
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
that's 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 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Briljant though..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
kreuz coming in... well off the pace
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
down 1.26
"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 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Thankfully nobody felt compelled to follow up on that reference...
B.S if you ask me.
I mean(t): "Was he really?"
I got the reference all wrong, and I am not going to say how or what. :) Roman Holiday. Peck and Hepburn. I have not had that pleasure.
Good save.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
for all the fact that I'm not averse to a little sarcasm, that wasn't ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In my world a point is a marker of sarcasm.
Aren’t you glad you don’t have to live in it?
Well, it would be a little chilly, but other than that I think I'd like it.
The problem may be though, that I don’t know what you mean by ‘point’ in this context.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The punctuation mark. That one --->. is that not one?
What are these → ……… called?
In the US 'period', in Australia, and Britain I think, 'full stop'.
Interesting… because how can you end without a punctuation mark?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
:) That was the point (sic!). ..
My point point. Are you sure you can’t call it a point? OK, I’m reformed. For me a full stop is a marker of sarcasm. A period is a marker of sarcasm to me… A period only happens once in a while. Quite regularly, though. Periods are a nuisance.
They are a necessary evil... when would we breathe?
Normally, sarcasm, which differs a little from country to country I think, is obvious, or may be marked by a question mark or an exclamation mark.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah, I know...
Sometimes I sound so much like a teacher, even in my time off, that it’s embarrassing… in hindsight.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hindsight is 20/20!?
:) I don’t mind, I encourage teacherism.
Thanks... that's very sweet of you.
And no, that wasn’t sarcasm either. I try to save it for very special occasions.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
bvls... channel 1
"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 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
no
"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 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
it's 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 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Go to the top of the first thread and click on the link
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
or, just see about the 7th comment down in this thread, where i reposted the links
"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 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
not a prob. suggest you bookmark all of them
"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 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah i usually get from steephill, but could only find sportitalia on there...
probably just overlooked the others
"That's like, your opinion man." - The Dude
and, there's always fromsport.com
"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 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
bvls is quite good at the other feeds... those belgiums ya know
"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 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
the feed with the dating service ad.
Probably just meant for me.
by sebastiandeluded on Apr 30, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
That what is happens, when you racing every race, like it is your last one. ( I hope!)
One day, one stage, one race, one tour at a time.
based on the intermediate, av would be 1st by 2 secs...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Apr 30, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
moreau, 7th
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I dunno.. I've always liked Tony's..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's having a very solid season.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
pinotti almost off the road there
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
rogue wind maybe. starting to drizzle again for pinotti
"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 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Will he be ahead of Porte?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think so
I’m not looking at the GC but the official ticker has annointed him already.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
roy's also way down there. into the high 20s
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
actually 24th
"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 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
pinotti coming in
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
also well off the pace. porte's got the stage win
"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 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there anyone here aside from me who has Porte? I can't believe it..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well done!
See you can pick ’em!
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I am shocked! I'm also thrilled for Porte!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thanks guys... I'm stunned..and so pleased for Porte too.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A big topic in the first thread..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There was a graphic earlier that had Valverde virtual leader at that point.
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, but then there was the appeal. Don't you remember?
The Swiss changed the GC for the sake of world peace.
sagan 1.35 down
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hmmm, porte close to drafting off pinot there
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Don't rain on my parade :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
tri guy...cool
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes! i think even Albertina would approve ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes... big brown eyes...
Actually, I’d say the best looking Australian cyclist by a mile.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A little young for me... but I think if you'd seen him live, you'd agree with me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You people definitely need to reclaim GHH.
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
You're joking... in the looks department you mean? Just no!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, my.
You are so not dissing Barbie, are you? He’s adorable.
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... he has pretty eyes... but I would call him 'plain'...
That doesn’t mean I don’t love him on a bike.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, we can agree on the eyes, at least.
After your first comment about Porte being the best-looking Australian cyclist, I wandered through CQ to see if I could find a better…and I’m thinking HH would only improve the general standard.
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 we'll agree to disagree...
It seems the Us has a similar problem..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You could at least provide a link...
Albertina and I may not be thrilled, but perhaps there are others…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
See jens.. I knew you'd have an audience..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My first impression is that she looks a lot like Jenna on 30 Rock.
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'm biased, but I think so too. A little humility never hurts.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ah. forgot about spilak
"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 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
ovechkin is slovenian?
"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 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know you are, but it is humourous to me..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Fancan... II know you get it... why are people so unkind?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
One 'I' would have done...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
top 10 on the stage
Rating:
1. Richie Porte (Saxo Bank) 30:54
2. Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) 31:20
3. Vladimir Karperts (Katusha) 31:21
4. Michael Rogers (Team Columbia HTC ") 31:23
5. Denis Menchov (Rabobank) 31:25
6. Artem Ovechkin (Katusha) 31:25
7. Janez Brajkovic 31:30
8. Christophe Moreau (Caisse d’Epargne) 31:45
9. Simon Spilak (Lampre) 31:48
10. Tiago Machado (RadioShack) 31:53
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
What a night! wow!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yup!
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
Seeing as he's Australian could you cheer for him instead? :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
sorry mate. Sure thing...
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
try this..
http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html" >
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah, I meant "Cheer"
course…symbolically…oh, never mind…
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you guys are going totally larrikiny on your own language!
There are rules you know! Bloody.. Ts..
Isn't it time you made like a wombat?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, we'd have you...
but a wombat, eats roots and leaves..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So when it is done rooting, it rolls over on the side..
..and absquatulates?
U want me to leave, S? :) Am I bothering you? ;)
No, I don't want you to leave... you amuse me far too much
But now I have to leave for a minute to look up ‘absquatulates’…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A little anaphora to start the day?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Anaphora, I adore ya
Anaphora, you are fine
Anaphora, I implore ya
Anaphora, please be mine…
See, this is why I like you being here! Briljant..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Excellent... then I can say I knew you when..
that’s if I’m still alive..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Surely u will be alive in no time?
Hello? Hello? Seahorse? No answer! What is going on????
So you're doing this in the next few years? Good!
It’s an age thing, lad.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Bastard is a term of endearment in Australia
Nuff said.
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 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
and, my wife rarely approves of anything I do...
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, I think Mick would find it pretty funny
If you were to walk up to someone in a bar and ask “Excuse me, but would you be interested in helping me root for Mick Rogers?”.
I’d be kind of proud if that happened on my account.
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
It's past your bedtime! Don't listen to omne :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Past whose bedtime?
Because you could always invite someone to join you in rooting for Mick…. in bed.
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
incorrigible... hmmm :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's true.
I’m a bad influence.
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes you bloody are!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Don't listen to omne rooting?
Of course not. That would be rude.
Always so polite and thoughtful..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
rogers 1st by 2 secs over av, 5 secs over karpets
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Great TT by Valverde, to have beaten Rogers & Menchov
well, everyone, really, except for that doper Porte.
hah
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by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
"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 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
more tt fun at astruias. live streaming now. see separate therad
http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/4/28/1448541/vuelta-a-asturias-stage-1-live
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
holy crap - work's getting nothing out of me today...
…and yet they continue to function – inconceivable…
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
It is great, but alas, deadlines...I gotta roll - Cheers all - have fun ROOTen...
The artist formerly known as jf(bunchofnumbers).
by JustJoshinYa on Apr 30, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Really? Do you know why?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
that's helpful..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
As against the R and B crowd?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And the Hells Angels and skinhead crowds
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 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, boys and girls. More fun tomorrow! Have a nice day/ night everyone.
One day, one stage, one race, one tour at a time.
G'night!
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
And on that note.
Catch you all sooner or later. :)
I'm betting on science to cure all the damage done by my reckless behaviour.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 30, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Are we talking Asturia here?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Anyone know who went out before Porte?
Looking for the name of the guy he passed, but can’t find the start list.
HTC have withdrawn Cavendish from the race
Over the salute.
I’m sure he’ll be devastated to miss all those climbs
Nice that they're giving his prize money for the stage to Right To Play.
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
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