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'ello? Is this thing on?

Testing, testing.

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...

by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 4:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Where do you go to, my lovely?

To St-Jean-de-Maurienne, birthplace of Pierre Balmain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwXVDaCveSY

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by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 4:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Now, that is one creepy text
But where do you go to my lovely
When you’re alone in your bed
Tell me the thoughts that surround you
I want to look inside your head, yes I do

Somebody, call the police and give Sarstedt a restraining order.

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...

by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 5:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

The saddest thing is that I could write all the lyrics out without having a cheat sheet..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

The saddest thing

is I have virtually no hair and Sarstedt has more than plenty and choses to do that with it.

by Jens on Jul 13, 2010 5:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

The clip was made when you had all your hair I expect... like when you were 3?

(I’m too scared to open it… I only open R Mc’s links to youtube).

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Perhaps

You like this version better.

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...

by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 5:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Your name is not R Mc so I can't open it...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't think I've ever heard it before.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

You were around and just marginally younger than me...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have an excuse--I looked it up, and it never charted higher than 70 on the Billboard charts.

Just not a hit in the US.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

I 'loved it sick', as my students would say

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's a classic!

Also, THE classic one-hit-wonder. He never sold another record.

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by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 6:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Spare a thought for the laughing group today... Mark Renshaw just wishes it was over:
Not looking forward to todays stage… 6 or 7hrs of pain just to finish in the time delay. Hope there is a few guys with me !

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes, I do feel very sorry for them

A spectacle for us, hell for them :(

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

LA might decide to ride in the grupetto today, to see how the other half live...

He has lots of old mates there, so it could be fun for him. It will be interesting to see how he plays it.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:10 AM EDT reply actions  

how's that help levi?

"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 Jul 13, 2010 5:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

"Hi, Levi!"

“I’ve been riding with the gruppetto all day, you don’t want to be down there. Bad jokes all the time. And it would take ages for you to get me bottles.”

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...

by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 5:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

You understand how little I care?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Check out regular guys ride Madeleine

Danish TV pre-ride the climb. All the grunting and moaning is in danish but if nothing else it’s interesting to see midway through when they stop to look at the place where Bruyneel went over the side on a descent. Scary stuff.

by Jens on Jul 13, 2010 5:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Good morning folks!

I’m armed with coffee, some more coffee and a small handful of marcona almonds. I’m really hoping for a Lulu or Samu day!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:24 AM EDT reply actions  

A Samu day would make me one happy girl.

I also want Euskie polka dots please ;)

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 5:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sorted

Well, maybe someone will point out he should ;)

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

And no bleeding carrots? I'm sorry, it's a hard phrase to forget...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Morning!

I have a bone to pick with ITV4. Only 2 hours of coverage, when I understand some other stations are starting at 11am?! Bah! Not that I’m at home to watch anyway…but I might have taken the day off if there had been a decent amount to watch. At least I’ve managed to get the day off on the 22nd though :-)

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 5:27 AM EDT reply actions  

2 hours?!

They actually get worse :|

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I know! It's a scandal!

We’ll likely get the Madeleine and nothing else. I have the two hours set to record…I suppose it’s better than nothing. Last year they didn’t even do every stage :-/

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 5:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes, they can't be getting worse when last year they showing repeats of the Sweeney

"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK

by civetta on Jul 13, 2010 6:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Live now

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by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 5:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Where?

Might try and get a feed today…I live in hope that there might be something new which works!

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 5:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

ES Int with english commentary now live

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 5:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Barwon Heads...

…he’d be a Geelong man I’d think ;-)

by clashbrad on Jul 13, 2010 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

surprise, surprise

"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 Jul 13, 2010 5:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Bormpuskehltldiehgtahshotw&^^%# .....Good Morning, \o/

Up at 4:20am on a vacation day to watch a bike race? I might need an intervention…..

by Ruthann on Jul 13, 2010 5:37 AM EDT reply actions  

You sound like my family

I’ll be in the same boat next week.

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Where we go on vacation is a remote lake in Missouri

So I get up and sit outside the closed lodge on the curb and tap into their wireless

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 6:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, my. You ARE dedicated. Very impressive, chapeau!

You do bring a thermos of coffee? And a pillow for the curb?

by Ruthann on Jul 13, 2010 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

coffeee, yes. pillow, no.

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

I want Chava to have polkadots.

All three jerseys in one Tour—go, Chava!!!!!

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

never say die

"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 Jul 13, 2010 5:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

thor in the group

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 5:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

And Robbie hates it... iif these guys get away with it :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

robbie? the same one who has benefitted from it a time or two?

"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 Jul 13, 2010 5:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's precisely my point... I was going for humour... I obviously failed..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

First climb (little cat 4 bump) is Côte de Châtillon

Funny that we just saw a hot air balloon for Annecy 2018, where the notorious climb is the CrĂŞt de Chatillon (no circumflex).

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by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 5:49 AM EDT reply actions  

still awfully warm over there

"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 Jul 13, 2010 5:53 AM EDT reply actions  

I have a feed!

(Albertina touches wood). I can’t watch it all day though….I might get caught….I’ll have to dip in and out.

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 5:55 AM EDT reply actions  

So this break of 12(?)

LL Sanchez, Moreau and Gutierrez (Caisse d’Epargne), Pineau (Quickstep), Gautier and Charteau (Bbox), Hushovd (Cervelo), Voigt (Saxobank), Ciolek (Milram), Nocentini (AG2R)…who else is in there..

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:55 AM EDT reply actions  

milram is frohlinger

add casar

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 5:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes, sandy

"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 Jul 13, 2010 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Anthony chartreau in there

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

as you mentioned :)

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ah Casar! Thanks

Yeah noticed my Milram mishap as soon as I hit post. Dumb me.

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ohhh

Egoi and…?

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ooh! Yay!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gah, BOO!

Euskie will be furious they have nobody up there, as am I. Might have to kiss goodbye to the idea of polka dots :-(

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 5:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

:(

Sammy could still do something…maybe..

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 6:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

DNS today:

Simon Gerrans (SKY)
Vladimir Karpets (Katusha)
Roger Kluge (Milram)
Fabio Felline (Footon-Servetto)z

by Bruce Suomi on Jul 13, 2010 5:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Bones, bones, and more broken bones.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

And with no team mates

Not a good sign

"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi

by muk on Jul 13, 2010 6:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

He's fed up i think... final straw was early call from the drug testers...

I know it’s part of the game, but you could feel his ‘pissed offness’ ;)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

So can I... just trying not to let my head rule my heart...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Morning all! Stage starting off good.

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 5:59 AM EDT reply actions  

3 more points for Pineau

Voight and Charteau following him over the top

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Cofidis the french team to miss out on the break today

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Good man!

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

As if anyone else could have led them away from the group on a downhill! :)

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

A fine fine sight

Including the riders at the back of the group going a bloc to stay in touch as they sense this break was going to work

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sanchez is obviously the highest placed rider in here, only 5.03 down

Gap not going out either, still 1.39, BMC don’t likey..

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 6:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Was wondering how they could let him et in th break today, being Caisse's GC leader,

but he could be a useful temorary holder of the yellow jersey for Evans/others, and Caisse could handle the responsibility.

by Triki on Jul 13, 2010 6:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

True

Because as strong and good a rider as he is, the big, big guns will be able to chip time out of him in the Pyrenees..

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 6:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

brent bookwalter leads the chasing peloton

"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 Jul 13, 2010 6:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Lovely boy :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

KOM standings in the breakaway group

After first climb
Pineau 47
Charteau 15
Jose Ivan 4
Jens! 2
Frohlinger 2
Moreau 1

Up to 80 poins left to claim on the road

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:10 AM EDT reply actions  

That would be very cool...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have not, but I just woke up, so I haven't had a chance to skim the news anywhere.

That would be very cool: moving a French rider off a traditional French team, onto a US squad, rife with technology & modern training methods…

by Ruthann on Jul 13, 2010 6:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not much can keep me from a live thread. I loved that! Thank you :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

I thought of you when I was watching

They are all so awesome. I’ve said it before, but I can’t believe people thought the team was going to fractured this tour.

by celerity on Jul 13, 2010 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

I agree completely... so lovely to see something longer than a 30 second sound grab.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Fun video! But warning, folks--right-click and open in a new tab or window.

Live threads are a bitch when you lose your place.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

sorry!

I forgot to tick the ticky box. I tend to always right-click to open a new tab automatically.

by celerity on Jul 13, 2010 6:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

'S okay. I try to remember to right-click in live threads, but I haven't had enough coffee yet.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Never open Sui's stuff then..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

so, where exactly is evans? he wasn't behind the bmc train

"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 Jul 13, 2010 6:17 AM EDT reply actions  

According to the Danish commentators

David Millar had a “few drinks” yesterday.

by Forstoppelse on Jul 13, 2010 6:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Like many others, he has a few drinks every day..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

he also doesn't like to ride on the rest day

don’t know whether he did or not this year, but not to always seemed a bad idea to me

"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK

by civetta on Jul 13, 2010 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Points comp update after Thor's extra 6 ponts

1 Hushovd (CTT) 124 points
2 Petacchi (LAM) 114
3 McEwen (KAT) 105
4 Rojas (GCE) 92
5 Cavendish (THR) 85

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Ta - and bookmarked

Someone linked it last year, forgot to bookmark then, and gave up looking for it. A welcome return.

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hard work for BMC

with LLS there they cannot let this go too far out

by Jens on Jul 13, 2010 6:20 AM EDT reply actions  

He was my pick in Phil's game :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Soon you will be saying, 'Bleeding Carrots!'

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Did you know 'bah' is code for 'bleeding carrots'?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Today :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mwahuahua...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Immune...:)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

You think your stern librarian face could beat stern high school principal?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

You know your age... double it, minus one. I have absolute faith in this..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

And I'm a stayer... very polite smackdown don't you think? :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

And that makes a difference, how?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

This will hurt at the back

people will be in serious pain today

by Jens on Jul 13, 2010 6:24 AM EDT reply actions  

agreed. going to be alot of riders outside the timecut i think

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 6:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Chris Horner goes with Vino!

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 6:24 AM EDT reply actions  

"Rear of the bunch"

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by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 6:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Poor guy... go Robbie!

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Belgian moto reporter just now tried to ask him how he felt

but not a peep from Mac, only wheezing & heavy breathing.

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by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 6:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's bad--not even enough energy to take a swing at him.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

But anger may propel him up the mountain...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hope so!

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

'F***ing clowns. F***ing clowns'... rhythm of his ride..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cavendish, renshaw and maaskant out of the back

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:26 AM EDT reply actions  

RS trying to liven up the race pretty early eh

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 6:26 AM EDT reply actions  

The least they can do is spoil the party...

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ryder suffering

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Also in trouble early

Ivanov, auge, champion, dumoulin, pliuskin, freire, grabsch

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Good... McEwen will have mates..

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Others struggling

Wegelius, fedgrgo, n sorensen, tommy v. Pace must be manic

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Wegmann last rider in peloton - with a painface on

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

165km and 2.10 for the break now

Cmon breakaway!

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 6:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Taaramea with Cunego now

Robert Gesink on the difference between football and cycling: "For us it's a lot harder to get yellow"

by Lopex on Jul 13, 2010 6:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Fröhlinger dropped from the first group

no luck for Milram these days

Robert Gesink on the difference between football and cycling: "For us it's a lot harder to get yellow"

by Lopex on Jul 13, 2010 6:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Moo :(

Venga Caisse d'Epargne!

by Helsy33 on Jul 13, 2010 6:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Frohlinger dropped from the breakaway.

Jens, dear, when you click on the “live chat now!” link in the thread, it opens up a new window; can you fix that, s’il vous plait? (And many thanks for the wonderful work you are doing for all of us here; you’re a champ!)

by Ruthann on Jul 13, 2010 6:46 AM EDT reply actions  

25 riders listed as at 5 minutes

2 and half behind the peloton already (including Kolobnev)

http://www.nusport.nl/tour2010-live/

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Cheers for this tracker link ted

Breakaway
+1:10 Taaramae, Cunego
 then Frohlinger and Hushovd
+2:13 Paulinho, Gadert, Seeldrayers
+3.02 peloton

Asked if there are any special diets among the nine riders he smiles: "Yes - nine. If they weren't special, they wouldn't be riding the Tour de France". Soren Kristensen, Chef, Team Sky

by andrewp on Jul 13, 2010 6:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Lovely.

When I was there last year the weather was abysmal however. I have rarely been so cold and wet.

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 6:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

This will be a hard day for BMC

They have to chase Lulu. Evans will be alone on the last climb I fear.

Robert Gesink on the difference between football and cycling: "For us it's a lot harder to get yellow"

by Lopex on Jul 13, 2010 6:48 AM EDT reply actions  

Ceci n'est pas une signature.

by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 6:49 AM EDT reply actions  

He'll be alone before then, except perhaps for Morabito

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nocentini

Only has to ditch his breakaway companians and gain 50 minutes to get another stint in yellow!

Robert Gesink on the difference between football and cycling: "For us it's a lot harder to get yellow"

by Lopex on Jul 13, 2010 6:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Another chase group

Seeldrayers, Paulinho, Gadret

Robert Gesink on the difference between football and cycling: "For us it's a lot harder to get yellow"

by Lopex on Jul 13, 2010 6:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Apparently HTC and Monfort's teammates chipped in

to pay for a helicopter ride for him to get home to see his newborn on the rest day.

by Jens on Jul 13, 2010 6:52 AM EDT reply actions  

That is sweet.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

So far, I think BMC is doing a good job

They’ve kept the break in check and brought back any flyers. I don’t know how long they can keep it up, but so far so good

"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax

by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 6:53 AM EDT reply actions  

+1

I thought people were going to keep piling into the break until Evans had to chase alone…

by Triki on Jul 13, 2010 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ceci n'est pas une signature.

by tedvdw on Jul 13, 2010 6:54 AM EDT reply actions  

Watched them leave a few hours ago

Absolutely scorching day. Think Wiggins may suffer again.

Got lots of photo and video of the Avoriaz stage I’ll post when I’m back including one of Mr. Capecchi I think the PdC ladies will like…

Plus photos of pretty much the entire peloton at the sign-on

by thebongolian on Jul 13, 2010 6:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I now officially hate you! have fun :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 6:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Capecchi? Capecchi? Let us seeeeee!

I hope you gave him our greetings too ;)

Nice marmotte

by Albertina on Jul 13, 2010 6:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

lost an "e" there

"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 Jul 13, 2010 6:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

i see that and the word association is a canker sore (which he definitely is not)

"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 Jul 13, 2010 7:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting association--I wouldn't have thought that.

Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7

by majope on Jul 13, 2010 7:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

A day in the Alps.

How fun! FWIW this morning on the way to work it was 42C here.

I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.

by tehGrindCrusher on Jul 13, 2010 7:03 AM EDT reply actions  

So I should cross Dubai off the list? Humidity?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 7:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't recommend against it simply based on the heat.

You do adapt, and there is no shortage of air-conditioned activities, particularly in Dubai.

As far as for humidity, supposedly today the heat index is going to climb over 50. Having said that, it doesn’t feel super humid out there today. Just a bit, uh, warm.

I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.

by tehGrindCrusher on Jul 13, 2010 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have no issue with dry heat... and I taught in three schools where it was often that temp...

In Japan, however, where the humidity was nearly 100%, there were days i wondered…

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 7:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Chapeau :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Jul 13, 2010 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

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