TdF Stage 9 LIVE Fifth thread
by Jens on Jul 13, 2010 10:42 AM EDT
in Live Races
Email
Print
Current Standing: General Classification 
Points 
Mountains 
Young Rider
Official site , Startlist, Stageinfo , Liveticker
Look for videolinks at , steephill, cyclingfans, Myp2p, and " target="_blank">BVLS.
563 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
be afraid
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
conta been taking descending lessons over the winter?
(or andy just that bad?)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
giro and crash catching up to him
"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 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
so, charteau gets the polka-dot jersey tonight?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
casar leading the break on the descent. lulu bringing up the rear.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
thought it was cunego (wasn't casar dopped?)
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
no. there are 4 of them: casar, charteau, cunego, and lulu
"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 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
well, casar was dropped earlier but got back before the summit
"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 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
ok, didn't know...just heard them say he popped.
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Andy under pressure even on the descent. I hope he can stick with Berto.
Esp on the long flat finish section.
well, if conta puts it into tt mode... tho, i doubt it
"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 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
most likely
"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 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
conta is pushing it...maybe wants to put andy under pressure and keep sammy from joining.
now sock-less and carefree.
Phil fail
“SamSan … not the best of descenders”
misspoke
they were lauding him earlier
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly what I was thinking -- HUH?
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Maybe he was thinking LuLu
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
wrong there too
"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 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
nonono
they singled him out as the best about 10 minutes ago
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
phil schlecked
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
conta wants andy to lead - surely conta has more to learn...
has he not heard of the term “schlecked”…duh!
now sock-less and carefree.
comment of the Tour possibly
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
and such a disturbing image
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
scheit
vdb puncture
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
No problem. He can use his massive muscles to power himself
back to the group on the flat…
Please! no crashes!
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
VDB puncture - new bike
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
Well, like I said a few days back,
Cadel will give up a few seconds on each climb. Duhhhh.
andy now on the front, leading conta thru the hairpins. taking it slowly
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
tnx. camera went under that quite quickly
"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 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
25km
"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 that's what the banner said
"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 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
No...19 now
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wiggo and Kreuz? Any ideas where they are at?
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Behind armstrong is all that has been shown
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
Lance and Levi groups together?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:50 AM EDT reply actions
nope
"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 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
well
that Gesink group looks much larger now, who’s joined??
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Monier crashed
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
oops! i jinxed monier
my bad
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
samu under the 20 now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
whoa, lulu caught?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Moreau
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
whew. tnx.
"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 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
by conta and andy?
"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 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Cadel's performance is a blow for the Giro
Although Basso seems to be going decent
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
not ncessarily
it may be because of the Giro
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
It seems likely
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Seems to me that doing the Giro is a major tour drawback. Sastre also struggling.
Basso was the best rider in the Giro by far. Now he is average here.
He may yet come into his own..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Also being a few years older than A&A
Evans, Sastre, Menchov, Leipheimer, etc.
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Especially with the heat..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Monier is back
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
squeal
"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 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
come on samu
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
lulu having trouble keeping up with the other three
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
back up with them
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 13, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
1. Schleck
2. Condator @ 40 seconds
3. ??? @ a lot
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
A's @ 1.28, SamSan @ 1.48
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
so, he's halved his gap from the top...
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Indeed, it's now or never for SamSan
I reckon AC could ITT away from him if he wanted to.
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
rough descent
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
15km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Some internet shouting courtesy of bbox website
ANTHONY CHARTEAU PREND LE MAILLOT A POIS !!!
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
are you allowed a feed from the car - or bottle in final 20K?
samsam just took something.
now sock-less and carefree.
Depends on the weather
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sorry, thought it was a drink
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In theory I thought not
but riders definitely did the other day. I think in this heat they might be making allowances.
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
Or just taking the penalties.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
12km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
So, is this Cunego FTW?
seems the fastest in the break, right?
Maybe Casar…???…
now sock-less and carefree.
ah, the euskie plumber's shorts
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
samu 10 secs back
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
So when they reach the flat...
Does Contador do all of the work? Schleck has to take a few pulls I would think, but…not too many if they are trying to gap their competition.
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 10:58 AM EDT reply actions
if smart, they should all take turns. especially if samu catches up.
"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 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
oops, samu just up to 15 secs now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 13, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Why not? Schleck has MJ..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
so, when andy put his hand on conta there, was he moving him out of andy's way?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I thought keeping them both safe?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
adjusting the line?
"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 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
planned that well
"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 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
These two are going to be like armstrong and ullrich, with less drama..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yep. friends and all.
"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 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
more bears
"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 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
man, he's in agony
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
He cracked when he reached the flat...
plus he realizes he isn’t catching AC
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Gave it all going up too..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Will be interesting to see how much Sammy will lose on the final 10 k.
He will probably be caught by the Menchov group, methinks.
No shame in being caught by Armstrong..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
downhill stage in the pyrenees looking better and better
"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 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
His first yellow jersey, isn't it?
That’s worth enjoying.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
yes
"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 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
And, I have to insert: Eeuw, there's that tongue again!
Didn’t Moreau’s mother ever warn him about biting off his tongue?
like michael jordan
"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 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
And Cance..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My brother used to stick out his tongue while triple-jumping.
Used to make me wince, but he somehow never bit it off.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
Rather lovely photo of Klodi and his tongue the other day too... depends on the man..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That I should not mention Klodi in the same breath as Cance? I blame errant hormones :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
only so many motos?
"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 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
that too
"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 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Been born Dutch?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Evidently, David Millar and his cracked ribs are well behind the grupetto
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
Poor bloke
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Casar/Charteau/Lulu/Cunego will stick
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
Love Cadel's grinta
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
He'll need a cuddle at the end of this..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
5km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
conta and andy about 1 min behind
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hehe - beat ya
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
not on my screen
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 13, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
(or, I give up)
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
De weert taking a turn to help Basso and VDB
(Nice belgian alliance) + may be moving into the top twelve/fifteen
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
Lu Lu is coasting
He will attack the breakaway.
he better - or he'll be caught
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea! The 110% comment
How do those guys do that?
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
they pack an extra 10% in their suitcase of courage
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
They are all well above average
from the control group of riders who are selected to ride the TDF
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
LL COOL Sanchez
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
Intersting that the commentators don't think it's right for Luis to be chilling at the back.
Particularly interesting when he did the majority of the pulling on the climb!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
I think it is in his best interest to ride to protect his GC position.
He knows best though. Maybe he wants the stage win more.
50 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
What is the bet Andy and Alberto are within sight of the leaders at the finish?
I bet less than 20 sec. gap at the end
Just spinning the pedals in the hills of Western Maryland
Luis won't mind the gap coming down, they're just dragging a team mate back to him. Advantage
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
that all day break suddenly looks like a huge waste of a ton of energy.
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Not really, he's got a lot of time back on all but two of the men above him
He is meant to be here for the GC..
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
had to take the chance
"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 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
He's already gained time on everyone but Schleck/Contador anyway
Should be in 3rd or 4th after tonight if I estimate well
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
2km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Can i just say that watching A and A's bottoms, is NOt like watching Cance or Thor Or Klodi from behind?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
20 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
isn't there a little bump into the finish
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
flame rouge
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
casar leading
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
into the barriers
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
caught
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
andy going for the win
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
come on casar. lulu now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
casar leading lulu, cunego
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
casar, lulu, cunego
okay, i got 2 out of 3 (wrong order)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Casar! Beautiful..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Guteirrez should rip them
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
he was the hero of the day with his work on the Madeline...
and they f’ed it
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
+1 - total f'ed up that all day break (my opinion)
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
No yellow, no stage win...
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
oh, poor samu. he's exhausted
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I knew Casar could do it
excellent!
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Huge day for Samu
he’ll pay for it, but he’s earned massive respect for driving past the point of suffering.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Jes! is coming in!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
levi leading his group in
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
or, jrod
"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 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
LL Is Second And I got 2 points! Huray!
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
put 3 guys in the break - you either need to put time on the bigs (including conta/andy) or win the stage
now sock-less and carefree.
Either Lulu had nothing or he was
an idiot for not pulling at the end.
yeah - think so too...made big efforts at the top of the madeline...
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
He lost close to 3mins
to his biggest rivals
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
top ten maybe
would be cool to see him go out like Simoni with an attack on the last mountain stage, for the heck of it.
Huh? Lost more time today even to his teammate
He’s a domestique now.
think it's irony
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh - I was actually listening to VS
today so I am in some odd psychological state …
You just wait until he gets in the break on a flat stage
and gains 35 minutes and pulls a pereiro on everybody
"You know if there's any contact at all Cristiano Ronaldo's gonna go down...maybe even just a puff of wind"
Sandy Casar!!
then poor LuLu…
Then Cunego
LuLu moves up in the GC.
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 11:18 AM EDT reply actions
5 i believe
(as i sit here with 1 and 2)
"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 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
me too - and I shall give him a talking to later tonight at our team meeting
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Double bah
for 3rd and 6th.
(Yes, I know it is classless for GC guys to take minor places away from others, but would passing Moreau be too much to ask?)
Vlaanderens Mooiste
8-man race for 3rd, though
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Not that bad from Löfkvist
Given the usual day after rest day routine. But I’ll be pissed if he had to babysit Wiggins today again.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't think he did
can’t see him matching the accelerations when the others went. Of course we didn’t see it so who knows?
V and A said believed Wiggins had dropped when the attacks came
But they were not sure
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Norwegian ES expecting/hoping
that EBH will be relieved from babysitting duties given Wiggins’ mediocre performance. They have high hopes for the stage to Gap. I’m not sure if anybody wants to take EBH with them in a break, but that is just me being a pessimist as always.
The next 4 stages should suit Edvald
Don’t think the others care that much, just change the tactics perpaps.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Would be cool to see him do something in his first Tour.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
Well, he's a freak
I would not be surprised.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
here he is now...with ryder
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
wait is that ryder?
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
No
Vansummertime. Ryder was in the big group at 5-ish minutes.
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
k, good...
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Sandy doesn’t even look tired!
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
whoa. andy.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Steve Morabito... I love you.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
gutted it all the way to the line for his leader.
"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 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
And he was there for him... all class.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yep
"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 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe you need help
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Really?
Need a hug? hug
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Are we talking to the father or the son in this picture?
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
Emotion happens
He cares. You like that in your athletes. At least I do.
Fuck off hugh
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
OMFG
It looks like Moreau’s sprint on La Columbiere cost Pinaeu the Pois.
BASTARDO!
Vlaanderens Mooiste
he's a gutsy dude and has honored the wc jersey with classy riding
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
by gravel road on Jul 13, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Ll did a bit too much on the climb, just didn't have the legs to come around Sandy
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
gorgeous. just gorgeous.
"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 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
He may be allergic to yellow
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Well it certainly doesn't go with his complexion..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That's a horrible allergy to have for a guy like him
I’m crushed for him today, that really hurts.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
In their own way, they're beautiful I think
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They are, but it almost breaks my heart and you know i'm not normally nice to him
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
I suppose now you see a more human side of him..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I've been generally kinder to him this year anyway :p
I like the change in his style of riding and the fact his attitude has improved a lot
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
From your mouth to god's ears..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And Lotto must be very happy today
Let Cadel go and have a local rider who has a much brighter Tour future, starting this year.
BMC can pay Cadel’s salary has he declines.
Yeah, that's got to hurt Evans, too.
After being told last year VDB was future team leader, and if he were still in the team Evans might get to co-lead.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
meh
He looks very much like a Basso in his early days on Fassa. Steady, hanging around. If he can get one level sharper….
And that is all that matters, yes?
World champion. GT podiums. Good classics racer. Evans >>VDB at the moment.
Yes, it was. Allow me to rephrase.
VDB will never be World Chapion or win a Grand Tour.
The odds are against him
and anyone, really. I don’t see it happening from here, either, but who knows how he might grow.
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
It is speculation, of course. Mind you, I really like VDB, He's on my team for X sakes! :)
I just don’t think it is fair to say that Evans is in decline. In my mind he is having his best 12 months as a rider. I think VDB has yet to earn the respect that should be showed to Cadel. Hence my rash and tabloid comment.
a bit of grime out on the road there, levi?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Lulu had 2 minutes over conta/andy at top - and they caught him.
keeps that lead and he’s in 3rd place…instead 8th…
now sock-less and carefree.
Yeah he blew this
if he wasn’t gassed. He needed to help pull. Cunego too. Casar was as wiley as always.
Van Den Broek having good Tour so far.
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
He probably has not been informed that I have recruited him for my team.
I’m sure he will get the memo in a couple of days.
Finish at bottom was ok
Didn’t need mountain top. Would have been neater slightly shorter at the end – say a kilometer or two from the bottom. But I liked it.
Every mountain day a war
between Schleck and Contador.
Should be Epic.
Watch out for the jour sans in Pyrenees
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
I'd say letting his team down would be his biggest issue today... from his perspective.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yep... he doesn't give up easily..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yep
But like watching Dessel win a couple of years ago – when he knew the last 200m better
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
But strong as well,
there was a graphic displaying that he had been in front more than 90% of the time in the last 10 minutes (somewhere with 5 km to go)
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
Fun, Fun, Fun! See you folks later!
Life is not fair! Need proof? Did you see any Vacansoleil Jersey in this year’s TDF?
.
me too - see ya'll
now sock-less and carefree.
by JustJoshinYa on Jul 13, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Navarro and Jens! are my heroes
brilliant stage
I'm proud of you boys, get them in 2014 when you really hit your prime!
Quitter's People United member # 42
Indeed
Navarro is the leader in the golden lunchbox competition, given to the rider who does the most pulls for his boss.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
He didn't pull long
because he absolutely blew himself apart for a km which led to only Alberto and Andy being with him, he dropped everyone else. And Jens! of course killing himself for his leader.
I'm proud of you boys, get them in 2014 when you really hit your prime!
Quitter's People United member # 42
Jens! has the Lifetime Achievement Nuclear-Powered Lunchbox
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Andy getting the yellow--nice moment.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
It's okay. He should get another tomorrow.
Dans le final, j'avais des jambes de feu--Sylvain Chavanel, after his win on Stage 7
Hopefully be more than one..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Think on this:
Andy Schleck is wearing yellow because of his magnificent performance on the cobbles of northern France.
huh?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Shows how important teammates are too
Cause as magnificent Schlecket’s cobbles ride is, it says here he’d be no where near the lead without Cancellara.
He needs to bring Cancellara to his new team.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Teammates matter
nothing wrong with that.
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
There's a little manner of a contract..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And Cancellara's influence on the peloton
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
It's stupid.
And I’m sick of the attacks on Levi and Lance.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
It's not fun for me. Have fun with some of the other riders for a change.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Any pair would give you the same result if that is your intention.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Where else have the ambitions of capable riders been squelched by the domineering of an aging leader?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Baloney, nobody's ambitions have been squelched.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
That has been an important team tactic from the start: hire & neutralise
Think Heras, Klöden, others.
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
Give me a break, where has Kloden's ambition
been in the past 2 year when not riding for Lance? There are a lot of races each year, and if you want to win races, RS would be happy to have the wins. Heras was stronger than Lance on one climb one time. The idea of neutralizing him is your fantasy. They got him so that they would have the best domestiques they could get to put in front of Lance.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Not because of that
Xtranormal was funny once or twice but extraordinarily lame after that.
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
zlots of other places that will meet your needs
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No, you go to the back of the bus, idiot.
by tamburlaine on Jul 13, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Now now, calm down.
You know what it’s like around here, people like to take the p*ss, no need to get worked up over it!
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
Get some perspective, dude
It’s only bike racing, just some entertainment, nothing to get too worked up about.
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
I dunno.
I’m kinda hoping she’s going to lock arms with, well, someone, and start singing “We Shall Overcome”. C’mon, sminer, you’re always game. Help her out.
Birgit Friggebo
No, you don’t wan’t to know who that is. Or maybe you do.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Gesink?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Post race thread please
c’mon you lazy Swede!
I'm proud of you boys, get them in 2014 when you really hit your prime!
Quitter's People United member # 42
Garmin now will put all of its efforts into having Ryder finish ahead of Wiggo on the GC
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
from BMC tweet
“I was really paying for the consequences of my crash (on Stage 8). I’m so sorry to let (people) down.”
He didn't let anyone down... he gave it all he had..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Same... at least his face has some colour again
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
and further
@CadelOfficial raced with a fractured elbow, according to BMC Racing Team President @jimochowicz.
First crash on Sunday
The one that also brought Felline, Armstrong and Gerrans down
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
For shame
Cancellara didn’t slow down the peloton when Evans was having a bad day. What a hypocrite!@!1
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
100? I though it was 150 riders that went down?
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 13, 2010 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
(300)
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jul 13, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
oh details
next you’re going to tell me that there should be time gaps on the ITT.
http://www.bah.net/
by dees ees en drama on Jul 13, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Analysis is fine Eurosport but I care more about seeing the podiums first! Gah.
Venga Caisse d'Epargne!
GC
1. SCHLECK Andy 11 TEAM SAXO BANK 43h 35’ 41"
2. CONTADOR Alberto 1 ASTANA 43h 36’ 22" + 00’ 41"
3. SANCHEZ Samuel 181 EUSKALTEL – EUSKADI 43h 38’ 26" + 02’ 45"
4. MENCHOV Denis 191 RABOBANK 43h 38’ 39" + 02’ 58"
5. VAN DEN BROECK Jurgen 101 OMEGA PHARMA – LOTTO 43h 39’ 12" + 03’ 31"
6. LEIPHEIMER Levi 25 TEAM RADIOSHACK 43h 39’ 40" + 03’ 59"
7. GESINK Robert 195 RABOBANK 43h 40’ 03" + 04’ 22"
8. SANCHEZ Luis-Leon 161 CAISSE D’EPARGNE 43h 40’ 22" + 04’ 41"
9. RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquin 77 KATUSHA TEAM 43h 40’ 49" + 05’ 08"
10. BASSO Ivan 41 LIQUIGAS-DOIMO 43h 40’ 50" + 05’ 09"
11. KREUZIGER Roman 44 LIQUIGAS-DOIMO 43h 40’ 52" + 05’ 11"
12. HESJEDAL Ryder 54 GARMIN – TRANSITIONS 43h 41’ 23" + 05’ 42"
13. VINOKOUROV Alexandre 9 ASTANA 43h 42’ 12" + 06’ 31"
14. ROGERS Michael 118 TEAM HTC – COLUMBIA 43h 42’ 45" + 07’ 04"
15. SASTRE Carlos 91 CERVELO TEST TEAM 43h 42’ 54" + 07’ 13"
16. WIGGINS Bradley 31 SKY PRO CYCLING 43h 42’ 59" + 07’ 18"
17. ROCHE Nicolas 81 AG2R LA MONDIALE 43h 43’ 25" + 07’ 44"
18. EVANS Cadel 121 BMC RACING TEAM 43h 43’ 28" + 07’ 47"
19. LÖVKVIST Thomas 37 SKY PRO CYCLING 43h 43’ 44" + 08’ 03"
20. KLÖDEN Andréas 24 TEAM RADIOSHACK 43h 44’ 46" + 09’ 05"
Klodi moved up a place... lol
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
poor Cadel
“I was really paying for the consequences of my crash (on Stage 8). I’m so sorry to let (people) down.”
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
From the sound's of Garmin's physio on Twitter
David Millar is probably not going to make the time cut. Evidently he is by himself way off the back
"My clients dont care shit about romandie or mello johnny" - singhstax
PLEASE SWITCH TO POST-STAGE THREAD
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 13, 2010 11:47 AM EDT reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Celebrate the Giro d'Italia at Podium Cafe!
Check our Giro Section for race updates, on-the-scene reports, and other hijinx.
Featured Stories
FanShots
Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.
Recent FanShots
