Tour Hottitude: The 2010 Edition
by ZoeRochelle on Jun 30, 2010 3:44 PM EDT
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PrintA hottitude thread needs no introduction for anyone who has been around the cafe for more than a couple months. For those new members (or lurkers) give it a day or so and it will all be clear. Here is a handy start list at Steephill.tv sortable by country, team or age. As well as a bunch of images in the Podium Cafe group on Flickr that our members have given permission for use here. Just be sure to credit the owner.
Let's try to keep this edition constrained to riders who are on a team roster to ride the 2010 Tour de France. This won't be too difficult. From what I hear Footon-Servetto has an entire team of Tour virgins with an average age of 25 years old. I mean, who can resist a guy named Eros?
Eros Capecchi by © Matthieu Riegler, CC-BY, Wikimedia Commons
More after the jump....
And, of course, the man we love to love:
George Hincapie by Zoe-Rochelle on flickr.com
And how about the lovely Mr. Boom?
Lars Boom by Marvin Johnson from flickr.com
With so many first time riders added to the tried and true of cafe hottitude history, I can't wait to see what you come up with!
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And I can't believe it took this long!
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Mmm love
me so Boom Boom! I’m still in morning about Tommeke and now WW Special. Siiigggh! But, I guess I’ll get over it with some other hottitude.
Lars Boom
doing his best Thor Hushovd impersonation.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
Would you believe I was going to do this tonight?!
But chapeau Zoe, you beat me to it ;-))
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Nicolas Roche
Don’t tell me he’ll be a nearly man of hottitude as well.
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Hmm, I'm occasionally partial to a bit of Roche...
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
I certainly can't resist Eros. Let's hope he keeps going in the Tour longer than at the Giro...
Friends, I bring you Lloyd Mondory….
It doesn’t say who took it, but it’s from here
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Hahaha...pity Benat isn't going to the Tour eh? ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Konovalovas has potential methinks
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Quinzi....
By Roberto Bettini, here
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
hehe Just how we like them
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Hahaha, bound to be Benna's ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Tommy Love
Mine, from Facebook
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Where did you find a picture of my little sister?
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
is it just me, or he kind looks like michael york
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Better, but I see what you mean..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
oh, he's adorable.
Of course I am mostly gay, and also think Andy Schleck is hot. They both look like slightly aloof hipster lesbians. I wish I could get my hair to do that.
And always, Fabian: posted last year, but still, this picture! http://www.tdwsport.com/webshop/picture/showPicture/104845&year=2009 Rawr.
Who is that man and how do I get his job?
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
If ever a picture cried out for a caption contest...
You understand smack talk? It's kind of, like, fun.--Mark Cavendish
That one will never, ever get old
Oh man, baby got back
illa illa illa, Villa maravilla!
I think I'll stop now and let someone else have a go ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
I'll take the tag, before I leave for work.. Russian Hottie, Alexandr Kolobnev
Photo courtesy of Lina Michaelis
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
I know... Mmm
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Best calf muscles in the peloton
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
really? I'll have to pay better attention. I get to watch the Tour on actual TV
and in HD this year. I might be able to see their calves.
I'll check my library after work, im sure I have a pic or 2...
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
"ripped Russian hardman"
That’s what Robbie called him.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jun 30, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh
I’ve mostly been reading rather than posting but I had to dip in here of course ;)
Some love for the French. Anthony Geslin anyone? His smile is lovely
Oh and more Eros :D
(credit’s on the bottom, yup)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Helsy! Was wondering if you'd show up!
We NEED your contributions…nobody is better at unearthing Spanish talent ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Yaaaaay!
O/T…what do you think to the Spanish footy boys?! :P
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Err...
Well, there’s not as many hotties as I’d like.
Torres’ new hair= sexy
Cesc! (Obviously)
Llorente isn’t bad
Mata and Arbeloa need to play more
You?
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Villa and Casillas float my boat, in addition to all of the above ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Am i the only woman who doesn't like Casillas? :p
Villa has that cheeky thing going for him, but his height turns me right off. Bad, I know
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Don't think Lou likes him either
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
at least we all agree Fernando Torres is hottitude, right?
moi, I love Xabi as well…..
this is easier than rbjhan i hope....
Oh yes! So cherubic. I just wish he'd play a little better.
Xabi too…but you know my feelings about Basque boys ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Nope :-)
Don’t get me wrong, I love San Iker. I don’t find him attractive, though ;-)
Now the other two RM vice-captains, OTOH… they definitely float my boat ;-). Sergio… ‘nuff said, yeah? And José María… well, that’s a peculiar thing, really. Not typical of my taste at all. Yet my beloved Guti has me completely bewitched. Check the eyes…
Ooo this thread is cheering me up no end today!
Jesus Navas? What do we think to him? In my book he’s a MASSIVE yes :-))
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
He has potential
… he won’t woo me ‘til I see better displays on the pitch, though. And I’m not talking about displays of skin here, either, LOL.
... need to be on the ball, LOL
See, part of the reason why I find Guti’s eyes so bewitching is that he has eyes in the back of his head. (My, what a weird sentence…)
Navas has potential ;-). A little more awesome from him, and who knows…
thought it was a girl there
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
another Russian Hottie Alexandr Pliuschin
Photo courtesy of Alexandr Pliuschin
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
He's from Moldova
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
Ohh crap... Oh well.. Still a Hottie
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Looks almost like a younger Damiano Cunego...
Russian Vladimir Karpets is not only known for his mullet but also for his radical facial hair; he is not known for much else.
One of the Lampre boys
(hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe)
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
We all define hottitude in our own way...
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
personally I've always liked curves...
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I'm guessing he is more rouleur than grimpeur
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Definitely
a man with for the hills
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
this post wouldn't be complete without him.
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Marcus Burghardt
Photo courtesy of me
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
haha advantages of hot summer in Australia..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
and last one, have to go to work, LuLu
Photo courtesy of me
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
Your welcome, don't worry I'll be back.. haha
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
To make up for my posting of bluffy(although I think he is awesome)
I’m going to poke my eyes out now…
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
Is this a Tour of Austria thread or something?
Not complaining though…
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
You only wrote "Tour"
and we all know the Osterreich Rundfahrt is the big one in July.
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
for Greipel
all together now
“xxxx xxxx xxxx”
fill in the exes
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Tiny crap trot?
Los Geht's Deutschland!!!!
Down with Argentina!!!!
Quitter's People United member # 42
Separated at birth?
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Poor Pippo, he is so much hotter in real life. That’s an awful picture.
I should really learn to read all comments before I post...
cause even I admit the photo is shit…(see below)
by JustJoshinYa on Jun 30, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me or is that picture severely photoshopped?
His head doesn’t match the torso and the torso doesn’t match the legs.
I don’t know…you may call me crazy on this one, but Only God can judge me.
by JustJoshinYa on Jun 30, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I'm sure his arms are not so thin in real life
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Phil, will you be paying for my therapy?
Man’s on my VDS team… I need to be able to look at him again, yeah? I need to cheer for the man, not try to blank out his existance!
Spaniards. I have to right?
My Caisse boys are bringing some pretty. Obviously with Luis!
Rojas too though! (Mark Gunter image)
Imanol Erviti is underrated in every sense. Plus his TT position looks so good.
Alberto looking rather hot!
Jesus Rubio photo
Sammy Sanchez is adorable in his own ways right?
(Failing a bit to remember who to credit for some of those, so err, sorry!)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Awwwww the Sammy/Igor moment makes me go all gooey inside
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Totally! I still wish Igor had won though ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Ivan Velasco has his moments!
Just apparently doesn’t get photographed very often :/
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Yes, but such a pity the REAL Euskie hottitude is elsewhere...
Intxausti, Anton, Castroviejo, De Lis, Aramendia…mmm
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Yes, I miss those boys!!
Haven’t seen anywhere near enough of Castroviejo or De Lis this year :-( Please do ToB boys..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
They were in Belgium in April, and so was I ;-))
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
I am not stupidly jealous...................
………………………….
Ok, I am! Photos? ;)
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
They're on my Facebook page...Flanders 2010
I shouldn’t really add them here cos that would be breaking the rules ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Lulu has a face only a mother could love... his eyes must give him excellent peripheral vision :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You wanna say that to Helsy's face? ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
This is the closest i can get... but the world goes round because we're not attracted to the same types ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Lol...he seems like a nice guy, but if his eyes were any further apart he'd need blinkers :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Then we agree on the important things!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
the koala shot was a nice touch
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Barredo has gorgeous eyes, so I'll throw him into the equation
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a182/helsy33/Spaniards/barredosexyeyes.jpg
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Don't forget that smokin' soul-patch either!
Russian Vladimir Karpets is not only known for his mullet but also for his radical facial hair; he is not known for much else.
No Fabian yet? I will correct that...
Credit: Roberto Hegeler.
Russian Vladimir Karpets is not only known for his mullet but also for his radical facial hair; he is not known for much else.
oops, I can't find the official link to the photo with credit.
as much as I hate to ask, can an editor delet this post?
majope? Paging majope...?
;-)
(majope knows what I’m talkin’ about….)
Swiss Tony!
Winning a bike race is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman …
pounding along in three ratios like a sonata
like a Ritter with pommelled scrotum atra cura on the step
Botticelli from the fork down pestling the transmission
tires bleeding voiding zeep the highway
Odd, Boom's never done it for me. I must be in a minority!
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Have you met Boom?
Might change your view on him…he is quite charming I tell you. That smile will melt your heart I tell you. Plus, he’s big…I guess I have a thing for big Dutchies and Belgians!
Have you ever met Boom? He is very charming I tell you! That big smile will
melt your heart…well, he did mine anyway. Plus, he’s big!! I guess I have something for big Dutchies and Belgians…big surprise huh?
No I haven't.
There are certainly some people who are hotter in person…I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt ;-)
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
On him, it works.
It’s so stupid I’m speechless--Fabian Cancellara, on claims that he rode a motorized bike in the classics
Moo Champs
Stolen from Ted’s fanshot
Niki Terpstra and Christian Knees. Must be Ted’s older brother in the middle (no idea who that is actually)
Thank you Zoe! I love his Twitter, and everyone knows he floats my boat :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's a prolific and entertaining Twitterer... and i'm thrilled by the self portraits...
He wins the twitter wars by a mile in my book…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Not in the slightest...never Zoe, that would be too fangirlish... oh wait, I am,
and have been for years :) The twittering just increases my pleasure..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Since it's fun to be able to post photos I took myself,
I give you Fabian being adorable:
And Matti proving that you can’t take the model out of the cyclist:
Very nice celerity. How is Melbourne?
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Cold!
I don’t start my new job till next week, (just in time for tour-derived sleep deprivation!), so I’ve had lots of time to get things organised and get to know my new neighbourhood – which is awesome btw. There are about 6 pubs in a 2 block radius, and the only one I’ve been to so far has an entire wall of fridges full of international beers, including all the belgian classics.
A Belgian beer pub?! Gosh, you've landed on your feet there!
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
well it's not ONLY belgian beer
they have beer from lots of other countries too!
My biggest problem is that I dont knom many people here, so don’t have many people to drink it with (although there may be many takers around during the wc)
by celerity on Jul 2, 2010 9:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Llody Mondory-- WHAT a pleasant surprise!
Also, I have to say it…Alberto Contador. Something about the combination of baby face and steely eyes that just works for me
Photos via cyclingnews.com (http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/contador-counts-on-a-united-astana-team)
Lloyd hit my radar at the Tour of Britain last year. He really is rather a lovely boy.
Didn’t have a good day at the office today!
"A mountain is not an obstacle, it is an opportunity" - Robert Millar
Oh wow, his knee scars are way more impressive than mine
(I was a clumsy kid)
illa illa illa, Villa maravilla!
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