Tour de France Live Race Chat: Prologue
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This is very tricky... I'm amazed I found my way here :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Longer and better without worrying about being 'first'... IFP are strange sometimes ;0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So the last weather forecast I saw
called for rain early, then dry. The teams that have put their guys with ambitions early won’t like that.
wasn't it scheduled to have dry roads mostly for the start, with rain really forecasted for the last hour? so, it's completely upside-down?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
From what I see, the rain will be done before the first rider is off
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Wiggins took an early slot to avoid rain - might backfire?
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Robbie Mcewen is crowing about those who bet on the early start... it's pissing down,
but meant to clear later.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
that was his point precisely..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
PNW, nice.
in my head you’re belgian simply bc of your member name.
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
versus tracker says it's raining
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Is it raining on anyone we like?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Do you think that there'll be regulars who can't find this? I'm surprised i did...
Yes, I read how to the other day, but it still feels more like good luck than good management…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
research the parcours!
with an 8 minute lead from the prologue, i don’t think the aussies can catch up!
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
It's already late... I don't even understand what you mean ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i was teasing.
you guys (the aussies) usually dominate the early comments on live threads. i unknowingly clicked on the link and posted the first comment, beating the usual winners.
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
Lou and i never compete to be first...ever...'yappy Aussies' is apocryphal...
Check… it’s the Brits, Dutch and Euros who do most of the early legwork ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think that it will be fine...
This is the prologue so we can get the kinks worked out today before the real action begins tomorrow.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
We'll see... I just worry about people like singhstax...stuck in beautiful Guyana..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
no probs. it's on the front page after all. you just need to wait until the thread goes active and it highlights.
"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 so small....
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
magnifying glass?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
It may not be an issue at all...if I can find it, most people probably can... but I wonder...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
starts early eh?
well
i’ll be back after the Argentina – Germany game.
this is easier than rbjhan i hope....
If a good conversation gets going, with the late start 5 threads is optimistic.
we could be at three or four threads before the race starts.
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Jul 3, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
i think i'll mosey on over to the vds site and check my points total before this shooting match starts
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
That will depress me... I'll be all downhill from here..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
With Cance and Nibali possibly leading the leaky boys in the Vuelta you still have hope of future points!
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Jul 3, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm hoping for breakaways with the likes of Voeckler or Dumoulin or Gerrans...
or the resurrection of Sastre..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I still need an Schleckette tour win with a couple of stages followed by a Gesink Vuelta win
With Igor Anton is second and Rigoberto Uran in third, with Ryder Hesjedal Pulling a PhilGil in the october climby races in Italy.
So that I can Lose by Less!
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Jul 3, 2010 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Losing by less sounds like a plan...I'm around 200. Without a GC contender, 300 will be looking good..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh well I made about every bd decision you could make when compiling my team.
Probably should have just gone with my gut, but oh well that was the gut that told me Jen Grey would be a better pick than Basso. I should not have dumped Farrar to pick the guy I thought would win the Giro, Fail!!
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Jul 3, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
As John Cusak says
“Well, I’ve been listening to my gut since I was 14 years old, and frankly speaking, I’ve come to the conclusion that my guts have shit for brains.”
Vlaanderens Mooiste
+1
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Jul 3, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
OOH!OOH! I know I am having a big truck full of fail in my first seson!
389th going into the tour!
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Jul 3, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm picking Cancellara for this one.
no one may copy me.
milram-fan
2006 Rund um Koln.
2008 Bayern Rundfahrt.
2010 Deutsche Meisterschaft -Straße.
"He is the greatest. I said that before he even knew he was" Muhammad Ali on Christian Knees.
uh-huh
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I remember that bald bastard Schumacher stealing Cance's thunder... hope that doesn't happen today..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
and he strolled in as if exerting no effort.
bastard.
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
The only man with a shaved head I trust is Stuey..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
after toc stuey
became my favorite rider. after a fan event, stuey walks out onto the street with a bottle of wine and glass from the event. mad style that one. followed by cance, who upon getting outside with stuey yells, “Where in holy hell are we?” (they were in los gatos.)
Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania,,,,,,,Rodania
Los Gatos always makes me think of Woody Guthrie... Stuey likes a bit of a party... that may be a euphemism
for a drink, or three…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I really, really hate shaved heads, although i understand the reasoning if you are bald(ish)..
For me, it seems aggressive and aesthetically it’s a big no for me. I’d rather have Karpets and his mullet :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
mullet preferable to shaved head?
now i know you’re crazy! and i’ll break a rule, ;)
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I still prefer longish to shortish hair on men... showing my age..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No...a different beast entirely... and personally i don't like hairy chests ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What sort of feud are you envisaging?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
One between me and the
marketing drones at Versus.
Or perhaps a feud between Vino and Lance to see who can be the most independent support rider for Alberto.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Vino is going to be awesome here... final step in his road to redemption (in his eyes) I suspect.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My prediction
is that he proves himself to be a better support rider than HWMNBN.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Well if he gives one bidon to Alberto, then he has accomplished this...
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Hardly a challenge... but i think he'll be heroic... perhaps not always advisedly..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
they fixed the typo?
On all the promo screens for the Epic Feud show yesterday, it was “Epid Feud.” Which might be more accurate.
How is there not coverage for another 2 hours?
I just got home at midnight, and now I have to wait ?!
Hi there Melbourne chick... so was it a fun night?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
One of the only people in Melbourne I know invited me to a pub crawl...
I only did the last three. The others there had been going since midday!
oh yes, southern hemisphere, winter and all
Next week will be very hot here. First heat wave of the summer.
I got sunburnt today! That never happens, but it was ridiculously balmy.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Not boasting, but I have tanlines all year round ;0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ain't never gonna happen... I'd be a snivelling wreck within a day..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes, I was playing with all the various functions of my new phone
(GPS, weather etc) and saw that it was 34 degrees in Paris yesterday.
I must look and see what it’s like in the Netherlands today.
Smart... hope you're settling in well...does the new job start Monday?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It does.
I think I need to do lots of reading tomorrow, so I know what the hell I’m doing next week.
I'm teaching new courses this semester, so I'll be doing the same thing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm teaching the same course,
but I’m prepping to do a short podcast of reading notes for each chapter.
Not sure exactly how stupid this idea is, but I plan on learning from my mistakes.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
That could be good... I still like reading, but students love podcasts and CD's of novels...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, they still have to read the chapters
and write reflections on each,
I just wanted to give them some writing prompts and point out which bits are arguments and which bits are evidence. You know, give them a little nudge towards deeper reading and learning.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Sounds fantastic. What are they reading?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Everything is Miscellaneous
by David Weinberger. It’s a class on research methods and information architecture.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
'Information architecture' is a new term for me...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It has to do with
database and metadata structures, search engine operations, the way we organize and find things.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Okay... I'd need a podcast for that.... thanks.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I own my work
and they will be available.
Whether they will be interesting is quite another story.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Good call... it will be 2am here when it starts. i'd do laundry if I hadn't done it in daylight..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thanks for the reminder!
I did some this afternoon, and it’s still in the machine. Must go hang it up.
I feel sick now...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I've moved my laundry too
and had some toast – walnut and rye sourdough. I may have to make some more so that have something to spread speculoos on.
i see that whoever is doing the usa version of the official ticker once again does not know how to tell time.
the stage starts at 15.15 local time
uh-huh. sure it does.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
and, can the font on that ticker BE any fainter? (small font, faint font, not a good combo)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Hello all and happy prologue day :)
anyone tried brit eurosport via VLC? lots of buffering for me
the us one still says 6 hours
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
tho, the text newsflashes are accurate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
well, it's about time
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
For about 30 seconds, Footon will be leading the Tour...now that is crazy
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
5.03 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
Hi everyone
Just here for an hour or so… I’m going to miss all the fun part.
And no live thread for me tomorrow too… and none until next Saturday (I keep a strict internet blackout at work, I hate to catch the result before I watch the recording at home)
next week?
Yeah, on the weekends I can catch the action live (tv broadcast starts at 8:30 in the morning). It’s just this weekend that I can’t (leaving in an hour)
did he catch mayoz yet?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
He will probably have almost 30 seconds on him at the finish
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Cervélo question!
Anyone know whether they’ve been allowed to replace Florencio? And about this Florencio, was he an important helper for something in particular?
No, they're not allowed to replace him..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No, they weren't allowed to replace him because they took him out voluntarily
if he had crashed or something like that, they would have been able to. He wasn’t an important helper in particular but you waant all hands on deck
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Very short moment of glory.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Question: We all talk about the favorites, about who will win today
But who will be the Lanterne Rouge today?
I'm going with Da Dalto
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Robbie, if he's 'saving' himself..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's killing it.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
i slept in
did i miss anything big?
"I would say my biggest flaw, my Achilles heel is my tireless work ethic"-Kenny Powers
Boss Hogg up soon.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Hi, everybody. At long last, the Tour begins!
Anybody got vid yet? I just checked the VS Tour Tracker (I signed up for it to watch in HD & w/o commercials) and found out that they already have 2 hours of coverage of the Team Presentation yesterday. Oh, yeah!!
Here’s to all the massive fun we’ll have on the Live Chat threads, everybody! Cheers!
Cheers to you too... go Tony!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Martin, Szmyd, VDV and Martin all on course now
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
Oops, Boss Hogg, not Martin twice
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
Bookwalter beats Tjallingii!!
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
Wow--fast!
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Yep - to put 25s into Bookwalter is going some.
"Chloe (Hosking) had a great run on my wheel and flew around me right at the end, timed it perfectly. There’s a difference between losing and getting beat, and I got beat today, she had a great sprint." Brooke Miller.
Now that is how you ride a prologue...
25 seconds up on second place, Bookwalter
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
match that cance!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
what was his average speed?
that sounds like he was close to Cance’s speed in London
Ô col Bayard, Ô Tourmalet, à côté du Galibier, vous êtes de la pale et vulgaire bibine !
Wicked fast...I calculate a 52.52 kph average
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Gotta like the semi-random start times
3 hours to find out if T-Mart’s time holds, favorites scattered throughout
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
How is the start order worked out?
RW is the opposite of WR. Coincidence? I think not.
by aussie_cowboy on Jul 3, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Teams are given slots and they can fill in where riders go
though usually the defending rider starts last
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank You
RW is the opposite of WR. Coincidence? I think not.
by aussie_cowboy on Jul 3, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
afternoon all
so, is there any live stream working?
by virandociclista on Jul 3, 2010 10:40 AM EDT reply actions
nothing scheduled until 17.30 local. or in about 45 mins
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I just want to see Can finishing before Lance!!
It’ll be great!!!!!!!!!!!!
by virandociclista on Jul 3, 2010 10:43 AM EDT reply actions
oh, geez, it's play time with le tour's interactive newsflash page
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Current
1.Tony Martin (Ger) Team HTC – Columbia 10:10
2. Brent Bookwalter (USA) BMC Racing Team 10:35
3. Maarten Tjallingii (Ned) Rabobank 10:49
4. Imanol Erviti Ollo (Spa) Caisse d’Epargne 10:55
oh, dear, those poor people over at the versus tracker who expected live viddy already. and are now bailing and telling their credit card company to stop/reverse payment.
anyone here have facebook account and want to straighten those people out?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
on the versus tour tracker site. tho, i think you have to log into both the tour tracker and then log into the chat
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
the chat box
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i refuse to get involved with facebook. so, yes, they'll have to suffer.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
be nice.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i tried
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
mystery solved
Although, does he really fix it or simply dismantles into a thousand pieces and promises to rebuild the bike 10 times better at some point in the future?
isn't that an awfully big assumption? that she loves him?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
finally someone told the dweebs at the versus tour tracker web site that NO ONE has live viddy yet because of the world cup.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
ya know, these versus tour tracker chat replies are almost enough to get me to join facebook. almost.
they expect to have all the stages shown completely live. how often have they watched a bike race?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I wasn't expecting it
I’m shocked that anyone really did expect any video before 11:30. I got the Tour Tracker for the weekdays when I’ll be stuck at work anyway, not weekends.
i got it so i wouldn't have to put up with commercials. i HATE commercials.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Official site isn't updating for me...
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
yeah. it needs help
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Sky (and France2) and have ponied up for the same thing
Maybe try there – less traffic perhaps may help
"Chloe (Hosking) had a great run on my wheel and flew around me right at the end, timed it perfectly. There’s a difference between losing and getting beat, and I got beat today, she had a great sprint." Brooke Miller.
who is playing at http://www.velogames.com/?
by virandociclista on Jul 3, 2010 10:51 AM EDT reply actions
so, they've cellophaned over the tramlines on the course (so says david cassani)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh, shoot me, how could i misspell davide's name?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
no. from another chat page
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
cellotaped/cellophaned. whatevs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Cyclingnews’ Daniel Benson talked to Chris Boardman today. "It’s a courageous thing to do picking a early start time and the UCI may look at that in the future as to whether riders should be able to do that. In my day you couldn’t. Its not good for tv," he said.
ayup
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Watching VS coverage in the hotel room by the beach
just went for a short run when I realized the start was so damn late. Did I miss any action?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
nope. still 35 mins. and you know that's just to the pre-race
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
CVV +50 seconds
Not a way you want to start your TdF
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Well you can't judge yet because you don't know how beastly Martin's time was against the other G.C. riders
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Good point. I would have to imagine he loses at least 30 seconds to Bert and Wiggo though
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Yeah I would say 25-30ish seconds
but if he can get through the cobbles, he can use the first week to top his form off
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Tour de France time, very exciting
I’m hoping for a miracle ride by Vino today, so that he may take the yellow jersey and team supremacy from El Pistolero, and then just wait for the backlash. That would be awesome.
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
i'd LOVE that... big surpise i know..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Or Leipheimer
that’s really quite possible.
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
morning all - bike ride in and chores COMPLETE!
now, suffering with preview shows waiting for the coverage – grumble…
Chris Boardman on Twitter:
Wiggo about to start, might just get away with the rain, ‘just’ raining hard now at the finish but he only need get through the bad bend!
Captain America +15 at intermediate
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Okay, Martin is on fire...
Zabriskie has been on pretty good form too…might be pacing himself because the part after T1 is where the time gaps go out bigger
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Versus report:
so far: the magic bullet express ads are waaaaay less annoying than the “Born from jets” or “have sex with my Cadillac” adverts from years past.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
"wiggo storming around the course"
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
whew...looking better for CVV
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
Makes me wonder where his weight loss came from.
look, the little riders even have the appropriate kits on!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
is there a live stream yet? non-versus?
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Not that I can see...prob. not til after World Cup game
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Poor Luke Roberts is cycling on his own..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He'd feel much more comfortable..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well 2 of the other 3 are here in Stuey and Lancaster...just need Graeme Brown
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL.. he'd be in that..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Mark Renshaw would be a suitable substitute..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He can fill in for Brownie...though the guys I listed were the world record holders from Athens ;) just saying...
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
He'd be proud to ride with them... and i know that ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He was a little while ago...still 22 seconds down
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
neither did he, I gather - wow - that's a big
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
gamble with the start times and weather
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
He finishes just as he is being shown on the UKES preview saying
Taken a compromise and done no specific training for the prologue……This is the first time I have ridden a tour where the prologue is not the be all and end all……Prologue two races, for yellow and between the gc guys, its more about where I am with the GC guys……..
but it did sound like he thought he may do better than he just has – like he was expecting top 5.
"Chloe (Hosking) had a great run on my wheel and flew around me right at the end, timed it perfectly. There’s a difference between losing and getting beat, and I got beat today, she had a great sprint." Brooke Miller.
1 Tony Martin (Ger) Team HTC – Columbia 0:10:10
2 Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Sky Professional Cycling Team 0:10:32
3 Brent Bookwalter (USA) BMC Racing Team 0:10:35
4 Vasili Kiryienka (Blr) Caisse d’Epargne 0:10:38
5 Andriy Grivko (Ukr) Astana 0:10:40
DZ is 6th at the same time as Grivko
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
New lanterne rouge--Benitez at +1:30.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Footon will be proud
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
That might be tough to hold onto
for lanterne Rouge at least
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
The official tracker is quite amusing. Like Seahorse said, they have their team's own
kits and miniature colored discs wheels!
I'm utterly in love with it.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Adorable as frinky would say...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
um, since when am i seahorse?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Settle... it's going to be a long race. Zoe knew I'd agree ;0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
oops. I thought it was Seahorse that commented.
Too mesmerized by the little pedaling maniacs to check my facts.
i wanted it to be me..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We're in synch across the Pacific :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Then Leipheimer.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
He could be competitive..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
T-Mart must have heard about the German goal and got some extra energy
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah. The gaps between the contenders
will be mildly interesting.
Actually CVV is plus 50...DZ was +30
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree.
As a specialist, Wiggins should have been closer.
Adam Hansen on the course! Go mate..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I hope he has a great tour..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That'll do nicely..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Brian Holm writes short updates on danish tv site. Nuggets so far
“On the bike Cavendish’s actions remind you of a Chuck Norris movie. Privately his life is best described as a Barbara Cartland novel. Being around that kid is never boring :-)”
Now if they were like a Majope novel,
that would be something.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
by Koppenberg on Jul 3, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wiggins closer to Laterne Rouge than Yellow!
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
Looks like Sky's personal weatherman is going to get fired
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Vino's on the course.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Yes indeed
Go for yellow Vino. No mercy, show your teammate who’s boss!
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Allez, allez. He could be the most fun to watch at this Tour..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think he'll be a super road captain... and he'll be mean if anyone threatens little Bert..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
If he can just keep the voices in his head to stop saying ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK...
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
He will use these adrenaline bursts to fend of the other bigs.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That was good...
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I love JV - From the Twit
Zab’s bike is the first to go through the bike scanner. They didn’t find a motor, but they did find an old 8 track of the Eagles.
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Where'd DZ hide the 8 track...up his...hey is that a blimp?
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah, he put it in the old battery holder, under the seat
since apparently that’s not okay anymore.
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
ROFL.
Will Dizzy be staying at the Hotel California tonight?
okay gang. off to feed the puppies. and find some food for meself. i'll be back before anything happens
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
That comment almost guarantees that something important will happen while you're away.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
i'm back. did anything happen?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Cardoso is going to be lantern rouge #1 most likely....
6’30 down
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
nice - surely that is a sign that Cance can take TMart.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Um...not exactly.
Farrar won the prologue at Delta Tour the other week…strong prologue rider
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Well if he won the delta Tour..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well same terrain...flat and windy
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Farrar now 2nd.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
german eurosport stream
http://www.atdhe.net/8300/watch-tour-de-france
"I would say my biggest flaw, my Achilles heel is my tireless work ethic"-Kenny Powers
Leipheimer 2nd, same time as Farrar.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Live comments from ticker
say that Levi is in 3rd now, at 0.02 seconds behind Farrar.
If that was in the rain,
it returns Wiggins time to looking bad.
Versus coverage starting
finally!
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
and I must say
they’re hyping up the “feud” alot, when in reality, i’m not sure there is one.
Ah, ratings, I forgot…
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
they make it sound like we are going to take to the streets
and smash windows over it. Hummer just managed to use the phrase Epic Feud, so he gets lunch today. SHOW THE RACE.
Maybe they'll change "The Epic Cycle"
to “The Epic Feud.” I hope they market that, i want an epic feud T-shirt with Lance riding away from Alberto, giving him a finger salute. That would sell.
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
they bought some crazy Omen-style music
to back up the hyperbole. And who is this announcer dude?!
I wonder how he is and if his twins have been born..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Germany now up 3-0
That’s game. No Maradona running naked through the streets. Definitely back to watching the Tour now.
I'm so happy... I'm from Brazil... :D
by virandociclista on Jul 3, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
We've missed you!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Paul, Phil, and Bobke
the most esteemed team in cycling coverage?
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Yes, they profile most of the top riders.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Trust me, I do
I’ve been watching for 11 years on Versus/Only Lance Network, I just want to watch the race instead of pre-race coverage all about those two. It’ll be nice when one of them falls out of contention fast.
Give them a few minutes to get the hype out of their systems
then they’ll calm down and focus on the race
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
you can't be serious?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
What happened to the optimism you had just a while ago?
If Sui can become a better man, why not P&P?
Well they'll actually show racing
they’ll keep the hype, but once we get live pictures, you can kind of tune out
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
we all know what Versus is, no need to post their failings in my opinion
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
I heartily concur...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Their half hour on the pyrenees in the tour was very good
Thoroughly enjoyed it
"Chloe (Hosking) had a great run on my wheel and flew around me right at the end, timed it perfectly. There’s a difference between losing and getting beat, and I got beat today, she had a great sprint." Brooke Miller.
agree--they had some good stuff
in the overview when it wasn’t about the Feud.
In terms of whining about Vs, I’ll get over it, but it is still fresh and painful (gimme a day). I started watching TdF during the years without Lance, so last year was a shock to me. I used to really like Paul/Phil/Bob and could deal with the cheesiness. It’s a whole different thing with LA in the race, from the way they edit the race to their tone.
stock video from aso. sherwin provided the versus version fo the commentary. i've got the same footy from teledeporte (in spanish)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
German Eurosport is showing some stuff from the BMC presser
Kroon skipped it to watch the Netherlands game with some fans
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Criticism in Australian press about BMC presentation and the fact that only Evans and hincapie were introduced.
The other riders were left to fend for themselves.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah, it wasn't anything like HTC's...much more relaxed but that still isn't fair to the others
didn’t matter much to Kroon though, he was with his fans ;)
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Saxo got the best rap here..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
the irony - evans/hincapie may have to fend for themselves as the race unfolds...
if the giro is evidence…
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
twas upstream but...
here ya go all in german, btw…just talking to random people
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
phil and paul now mentioning in their color commentary about how
its not all just about lance vs contador
bob roll on the other hand, says its all lance, all the time!
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
I think Cardoso crashed or missed his start time...he is 6:10 down on Martin!
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
will he get eliminated with a time like that
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Oh good!
wasn’t sure of the fine points, sorry
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
No worries
You learn everything with time/experience here. I don’t know half of the rules, but I’ve learned over the years here when weird things like this happen
I know most stuff
was just curious about that point, but now I recall that. Stupid me looking stupid again, I guess :)
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
But is this a real prologue?
It is longer than the approved prologue maximum distance.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Yeah, prologues have been longer than this in Tour's past
as long as it is labeled as one, it is one in terms of prologue rules i.e. no time cuts
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Not in the prologue, no...just need to finish
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Phil says Floyd's only goal is to
hurt the sport of cycling.
Stay classy Phil, stay classy.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
They know where the $$$$ comes from
And it’s Lance. Regardless of the truth of Landis’s statements, if Lance leaves, Versus’s cycling audience collapses as does the audience worldwide. I don’t know what to think, but you have to follow the money to help understand those statements.
It's not "if". He's leaving.
And if they actually gave half a shit about cycling, they’d put some effort into transitioning the audience from LANCE! to cycling!
he's already called Andy no brains.
methinks we can forget about the classy part.
this is easier than rbjhan i hope....
Did Lance win yet?
"Do you think we are a bunch a girls?...Go and ride some cobbles and you’ll definately know that we don’t discuss perfume and shaving cream." - Dom
do we need to ask?
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
tell me you mean matthias
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
wrong place sorry
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Oh wow...
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
KHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!
However, this is the reason that Schleck is a verb.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Wrong Frank.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
who said a tour couldn't be lost on a prolouge?
(I know he’s not supposed to be the leader, but wow)
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Well now we know who the captain is
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Ouch, I had him doing well in this Tour.
But not after giving away three minutes. I didn’t expect meaningful seperation this early. But that is very meaningful.
we start right now with calling matthias frank by his full name or MFrank. not just frank. we had this same problem at tds
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Spelling Fränk's name correct is still out of the question?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 3, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
is hard for those of us without European keyboards
I don’t know how to do it without copying and pasting
+1
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
+2
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
On a Mac too?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nothing here, either.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
You have to use the number pad
so if you’re on a laptop it’s not really practical. Unless it matter so much TheFigurehead expects you to spend about 20mins typing his name. ;-)
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
Yes, please ;)
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 4, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I understand
But demanding that people should stop writing Frank when it’s Mathias Frank because it’s confusing is kind of ridiculous.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 3, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
yay geraint!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Can someone give me a link to the Versus online stream?
I’m not able to find it.
Geraint Thomas 2nd, +13.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Well my podium in still intact...
but will probably not end up how I have it
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess Versus taped their pre-race show
awhile ago.
Phil just picked DZ to win (when DZ is already finished and in 9th)
I hate mountain lions. -me
Yeah, of course it is
It’s the same feed every European country gets and every other country’s TV coverage gets
probably taped before the actual start
they usually do considering their pre-race picks.
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
speaking of moo - where's will?
does he sit out the flat days out of protest?
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 3, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
It's not just Versus..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I can almost forgive them for just giving me a few minutes
of Fabian. But not quite. The actual race now? Yay!
Hope Martin's time holds up.
His team will want to defend the jersey. Saxo probably wouldn’t.
Actually...Cance said he wanted to ride over the cobbles in yellow
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus it isn't hard to defend with no time bonuses
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
But you still have to put your team up front
and run down the breaks.
They said at their press conference that that was their preferred option.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sorry, I didn't understand that.
What is their first option?
Nah...
sprint teams can takecare of that on the first couple days…stage 2 would only require some attention
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
But if Saxo wants to do it.
They are very welcome to.
They want it at least until after Stage 3...safer at the front and straight from Stuey, who is my Yoda.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thanks!! awesome!!
"I would say my biggest flaw, my Achilles heel is my tireless work ethic"-Kenny Powers
very big crowds considering all the rain
"I would say my biggest flaw, my Achilles heel is my tireless work ethic"-Kenny Powers
Wonder if Frinkles is there..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Helloooooooo!
My lappy can’t cope with threads this big so I may not be here much…
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Helllllooooo
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 3, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
just saw footage of cardoso and frank cross the line
bloody mess both of them
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
oh come on versus, at least last year you had matt keenan do the commentary before versus went live on broadcast.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i think we should hop over to the 2nd live thread?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
did you activate/link on the tour de france race day thingie too?
(love ya lots jens)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
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