Klasikoa Donostea :: San Sebastian -- LIVE!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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Wow, five whole days without watching a bike race. That was weird. Today should be utterly beautiful and hopefully a good battle as well.
Live video, audio and tickers: CyclingFans has an array of sources ready to roll. Video should be no problem. They've got some photo sites linked, which is key for this most photogenic race.
CyclingFever has a final-looking startlist. Go Laurens!
Official Website if you're really out of things to do.
Action starts at 5:45 Pacific or thereabouts. Enjoy!
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Vino... go you good thing!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's the spirit of Chris Handy in Seahorse form
It seemed to work, too.
So beyond the two of us, does anyone know who Chris Handy is?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
not bloody likely
Unless Gordon Bray or Gary Pearse has recently taken up cycling, that is. I’ve just exacerbated it now, haven’t I? Before too long (cue Paul Kelly) I’ll start name-dropping old All Black props, since they probably know who they bashing heads with.
Break:
Xavi Florencio (Cervelo), Pierre Cazaux (FDJ), and Jorge Martín Montenegro (Andalucía CajaSur)
2 min. gap
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 6:28 AM EDT up reply actions
3 minutes and growing
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions
what do you mean "five whole days without watching a bike race"?
i don’t know about you, but i was watching wallonie’s final two stages tuesday and wednesday.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
It's a bit like reading Danielle Steel after Michael Ondaatje...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
who and who?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Turn away from the screen now... DS is a trashy author... Ondaatje is on the other hand, sublime..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
haven't read either. but, then again, i'm not much into literature.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
It would be an enormous stretch to call Steel's work literature...
On the other hand, you might have heard of The English Patient or In
The Skin of a Lionby Ondaatje.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Meant to use italics... :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
heard of the english patient, only due to the movie. not interested in reading it.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Love an open mind ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So which Danielle Steel novels have you read?
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
by majope on Jul 31, 2010 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Half of one... I just couldn't do it. I don't mind trash, but I'm selective about the type.
(It had a red cover) ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Shall you just start a blog, instead of BikeSnobNYC...BookSnobAUS? ;)
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
It's not about snobbery... I read trash, just not Danielle Steel....
I rather like Sci-Fi and Fantasy trash… so I’m an equal opportunity snob..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In my hell, Danielle Steel would be the only thing available...
though thats coming from a guy too. Wasn’t knocking your tastes just being a bit snarky ’tis all…I definitely understand where your coming from.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I understood the snark... lol... Danielle Steel is scary..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
At least you tried.
I read a couple of hers when I was in high school—the plots were involving, and that’s all I cared about at the time. Then I picked one up years later, and it was indeed dreadful.
But with such a huge output, it’s quite possible that some are projects she cares about and some are just phoned in to meet contractual obligations.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Seeing as her net worth is $610 million...
I doubt she cares too much
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand...
With that kind of money, why would she keep doing it unless she cared?
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Why are we giving her so much air time? LOL
My favourite page turners in high school were James Michener and Agatha Christie :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yikes. anne mccaffrey has done that for her pern books to son todd. double yikes.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Anne MCaffrey writes my favourite beach books!
I don’t much like the ones with her son..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
no, definitely not a fan of the ones by todd
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
True...
I can’t help but be fascinated by her full name though:
Danielle Fernande Dominique Muriel Emily Schuelein-Steel
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I want to know why you know so much about her... fascinating...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wikipedia....is my biggest time waster ever
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha... I thought you might have had a secret Steel fetish ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh yes...I have a secret, Bond-like bookshelf in the wall
filled with all of her work
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't all boys?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Of course...though Jens might have his filled with
recipes for Becco dishes
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
You're in good form tonight...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Kaixo!
It’s ‘Donostia’ ;) I have a recording session…baxah. Catch you later, and good luck darling carrots!
Nice marmotte
by Albertina on Jul 31, 2010 7:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Zorte On!
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow I'm bored...BMX World Championships are on but its in South Africa so that means vuvuzelas
are still trying to blare noise into my ear and make me deaf so I have that on mute.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Well the MTB XC mens elite starts in 1 minute.
http://freecaster.tv/live/mtb/1011055/uci-mtb-world-cup-xco-5-val-di-sole
But MTB XC can be quite boring as well!
All ready have it on :)
though my feed just cut out randomly
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Figures...seeing as I only wanted to watch the start
because thats where the most action is.
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Absalon* ;)
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Xavier Florencio, Cervelo
2006 winner of Clásica de San Sebastián.
Avatar in honour of #13, Fabian "I'm not superstitious" Cancellara
Live coverage?
Anyone else having trouble with the ETB feed?
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
I saw a few bikes...and a man in a flesh colored suit
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
and only 6 minutes a day to tone my arms up
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Starting first climb of Jaizkibel, 3 minute gap.
Avatar in honour of #13, Fabian "I'm not superstitious" Cancellara
So strange...for a 5 minute thing, I have absolutely no idea what happened
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
afternoon everybody
nice to have some bike racing again.
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
or even cartoons
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
the way the credits move in opposite directions
very disconcerting
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
Wow
Everything the commercial neewda to make me watch the program-old man hoisting a keg, boobs, girls dancing!
Dutch...NOS
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Basque television
Confuses and amazes me. However, I would love a stream showing the cycling. Anyone have one?
Going to most likely be a sprint at the end...its really fast
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by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Or buy a plane ticket
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
Well, I've never been to Spain
but I kinda like the music.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Garate is the other
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Hi txaps, recording break here...whassup?
Xlek abandoned? Thinking about it, it should really be ‘Donostiako Klasikoa’ ;)
Nice marmotte
by Albertina on Jul 31, 2010 9:33 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
We just got video here. Good luck on your recording! And I'm so jealous of your
Paris Partying I don’t even know what to say! ….Brava!!
When do they hit the Tourmalet?
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
shhh, don't encourage him.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Watch it, you.
Or I’ll start posting whole chunks of Danielle Steele dialogue and burn this thread down.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
no you won't. you HAVE to be nice to me.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
(Foiled!)
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Oh fuck it, I'm outta here....
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
With pleasure
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Good morning RA
Doing well thanks, just postponing cutting the grass for a bit.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
kids not old enough yet?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
My daguther is plenty old enough
but I don’t see it happening :-)
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
kids these days
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
My second favorite tv exercise product
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Ha! I already cut the grass this week.
And trimmed the hedges, cleared out some brush, washed the wall by the stove, took in the recyclables, sorted out some stuff to donate to Goodwill, cleaned off my desk, AND cleaned up Barbie Barbie Central (okay, I bought some storage containers and stuffed them full of the doll junk littering the floor, but it’s a start).
That’s what happens when the effing Tour ends.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Swing by my house after the race
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Window's closed.
I don’t work on race days, and tomorrow I have to rest up for Poland.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Monday will be fine. I'll leave the key under tha mat.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
And the big screen TV is in which room?
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Basement.
Beer’s in the fridge down there too.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
There's good Canadian cheddar in the fridge too
Help yourself
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Do they use it in poutine?
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
mark it zero dude
get your ass up here so I can educate you on the wonders of poutine.
And no, they don’t
You know, if I could talk my wife into it
I’d love to come up for a long weekend during the fall or winter. I was there as a kid a longggg time ago, but I’d love to spend a couple days walking around the city.
And yes, Hons, poutine, and beer would be prominently involved.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Don't be fatuous, Jens
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
like how ustream just switched from NOS to sporza
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
ah...sporza
missed you buddy
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
Anyone else feel the "Belgian" Dutch on Sporza
is easier to understand than the “Netherlands” Dutch of NOS? Or is it jus me? My wife’s native tongue is Limburger Pladt, so maybe that’s why…
yeah, i find sporza a little easier.
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
I find both
delightfully incomprehensible.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
yeah
the throw in the odd english word, it gives me the illusion that i’m actually following the conversation.
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
I find Sporza a bit rougher which I like personally...and it has more "la-la-la"s in it so I like it more.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions
+1 on the la la la's
You know something cool has happened when you hear that.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
interesting split screen there
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
it's like an 80's pop video
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
The Andalucia rider...Montenegro? idk...
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I've made brownies and an orange cake... will they do?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Does he have a choice?
Banesto Illes Balears Caisse D’Epargne is finally dead, isn’t it?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
...and get into form for ENECO Tour
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
(Makes CAS face)
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Speaking of CAS
Do you think he has the same pained look on his face during normal daily activities (taking out trash, making breakfast, shaving, etc).
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
It would write itself
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
I think he'd have the look on his face a little later.....
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Exactly
;-)
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
moorning...
no live stream here in brazil!! :(
by virandociclista on Jul 31, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions
Just a bit over 50 km to go, 3 people in orange are at the front.
Roads are twisty and go up and down, roofs have red tiles. No chalkbot messages to be seen.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
You're going to have to move
I hate to break it to you
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
In other news...
link
http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/5081/Katusha-offers-administrative-role-to-Kim-Kirchen-following-cardiac-arrest.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:velonation_pro_cycling(Cycling+News+%26+Race+Results+|+VeloNation.com)
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
Plus they are short a man thanks to Nuyens...
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Anybody from here actually at the race?
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
is this the jaizkibel we're on?
sorry, haven’t been paying much attention.
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
thanks both
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
18 secs
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Hey, Roche is in the chasing group
Hopefully Gadret is there too :-)
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Are they listing people who abandoned?
Or people still in the group chasing?
Nope, just telling us that Andy did
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
Yep!
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
porte attacks!
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
Richie Porte too
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
I looked away at the wrong time!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Race is on
Go Ryder. Git ’er done boy!
Avatar in honour of #13, Fabian "I'm not superstitious" Cancellara
God he packs an accelaration going uphill.
But his time-trialing…the Spanish Chicken.
Now he just needs a trademarked victory salute
to paste all over everything
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
All together
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Good for Sastre
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
i think so...
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
I was thinking more Doodsmak...
…aka, the point where your legs just stop working entirely.
Doodsmak is more like
when you run into a planter on a clear street because you’re looking behind you. As ably demonstrated by Angel Gomez Gomez
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
I was modifying the meaning...
…to encompass a spectacular bonk.
aha
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Man that's a pretty course
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Vino is a machine..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah roche!
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
Go Richie!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Lotta 1's in that group
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
man
this is my dream group. sastre, vino, roche, rodriguez not so much, but still
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
If Samu takes it
I might actually have to dance around my apartment.
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
Carlos, Goddamnit!
Win something. My VDS is begging you.
+1
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
Porte is caught in the middle there
Thought for sure he’d bridge up
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
A Samu vs Vino descent for a win
would be interesting to watch.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Gesink single-handedly pulls the chasing group up to the leaders
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
some good stuff from gesink there
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
wow lulu!
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
Sastre + Vino chasing...
…apparently effectively.
11 at the front of the race
Vino, roche, purito, sammy and sastre joined by
gesink, moreno, luisle, ryder, porte and zubeldia
Luisle takes off down the hill
Its pronounced Hyze-key-bell?
Thats…not intuitive.
They say the Devil tried to learn to speak Basque (euskara)
he quit after 12 days
Vlaanderens Mooiste
It's Euskara
its automatically the opposite of intuitive
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
Lulu's got 4" over the top
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
Yes, serves me right for multitasking
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
this is great.
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
after 3 weeks of energy conserving racing its spectacular
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 31, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Another uphill to go...nothing is final at all.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
And we're 3 again
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Vino
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 31, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Gesink looked strong on the Jazikibel...he needs to throw the after burners on to get up there
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
He isn't FRänk or anything, if he is on his day, his descending will be there.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
He dropped a helluva lot of time
descending in P-N a few years ago!
by Yossarian12 on Jul 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes...keyword being a few years ago when he was just 21 or 22
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
And Sastre, Vino, and Lulu are all at least good descenders...
…if not better than that.
tis a bit much
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 31, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
And your fingers work backwards.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
i'm calling it now
vino FTW
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
I believe the Andalucia rider
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
ah, the inevitable runway shots
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hey all
looks like all the big names are in the front two groups. Got us a race!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:31 AM EDT reply actions
you've
been saving that one, eh?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw it
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
All the big names who aren't on my VDS team, you mean.
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
Cioni? no...Moreno from Andalucia
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
That's a strong chase..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Amazing
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 31, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
and a cutie. He rivals Basso and Benna for hottitude.
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
ursula adds a 4-point popularity bump for next year...
They may look like carrots but they are not to be messed with! --Albertina
No... he and Sagan have kept my VDS from total ignominy...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You are no longer exotic..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
is there a hottitude bump?
may be the same thing
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 31, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Richie is 'cute' rather than hot I think..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm really smiling here :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And I laugh because Gesink is a year and a half younger than he is...the baby of the group
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh I know that, Porte has responded quite well for being thrown into the deep end from the amatuer ranks
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
He's had great mentors.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And he's baby-faced :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
one last climb left?
why the hell is the gap going out??
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:34 AM EDT reply actions
indeed
and the chase must do something about it if they care about winning.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
with Sastre just trying to stay in the finish photo?
by Yossarian12 on Jul 31, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
one can hope
I don’t see him getting away
by Yossarian12 on Jul 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
His said this was his race..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm loving the way Vino has been racing..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
he is vino. and by vino, i mean awesome
"I was watching the Tour de France in 2005, just being a fan again. I thought, ‘you're a fucking idiot. You're a bike fan who gets to ride the Tour de France.'"
- david millar
disorganized
chase.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:36 AM EDT reply actions
Also Leaky too
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
but I care about HTC. The others aren't important. ;-)
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 31, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Vino aside
This is a classic Lulu escape from 35km out and TTing his way to the win. Vino can only help him.
this is official?
And then I wonder what the protocol is when he’s still wearing another shirt.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
silly season officially starts 1 august
"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 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
dear dear boy... lulu is going to rabo
"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 31, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Though what's the point
of even having an official start anymore. UCI must be raking it in this year…oh, maybe that’s the point
"And at this moment I start thinking it would be a good time to break my collarbone."- Jens!
but the season use to start sept 1, no?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 31, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
The Lulu deal is done...but I would think that they should get it all out before they have the same colors on
and take no prisoners. Though I am sure that isn’t protocol
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
well
Gesink is hammering, so we know what he thinks of protocol.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
always good
"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 31, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Gesink doing a lot of work
Samu, Roche, and J-Rod approve
by Yossarian12 on Jul 31, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
wants to preserve podium
has he ever podiumed at a major classic?
by Yossarian12 on Jul 31, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
5th in the Meiterschaft von Zurich in '02
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
(Points to Drew...)
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't do it!
It was Jimbo!
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
most likely the strongest. Why wait?
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn't it nice to see Sastre looking comfortable?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I missed the book talk?
To quote Neil Gaiman’s Stardust, “Fuck”.
"I once took down a bear with a single punch." - Andy Schleck, Bear Wrassler
was wondering
who said that.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Split!
Bobo with JRod and ??
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
six now
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
looks like
they snuffed a few guys.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Ryder looking knackered
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Sastre's hand up
flat??
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:50 AM EDT reply actions
calling team car?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Lead Group
Won’t see them no more.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Not that I care for his win...if Lulu outsprints him, I will be shocked
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Adding the extra climby bits
appears to have motivated more dudes w/ tour form remaining to race hard here. My Txapela is doffed to the race organizers.
Vlaanderens Mooiste
Richie hooked back onto the chase group
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm sure he's grateful..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
still that little bump of a climb about 4km from 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
lulu needs to learn how to sprint
"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 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
flyer from 1k
all he needs is a jump on Vino
by Yossarian12 on Jul 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Ryder gassed
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
Chase is a mess
is Gesink going alone?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:55 AM EDT reply actions
He's certainly the strongest of that group
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
he's berating his compatriots
Not a good sign.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Gesink was stuck doing the work...if he planned it better, he probably could have been in the break
but he was gassed from his bridge most likely and needed a break when Lulu went
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Much the way we feel about you
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
HOw long is the descent?
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
done and dusted.
[fiiine]
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
If Samu can get over the top 10 secs behind
He can make it to the front group
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Are you on time delay?
I’ve got 5km to go.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Misread the graphic
FIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Shaving, drinking coffee, and watching simultaneously
Don’t you know
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
how long
have the streets been fucked up like this?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Hehehehehe
Good old Jack Warden
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
or
are you talking about that little pimple of a climb left?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Shut the fuck up J...when do we play?
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
So when does Vino attack FTW?
any second now, right?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions
I don't know
my Euro are on him for the sprint. Maybe he waits and counters Lulu’s move?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
1.3K, exactly.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
gap going out again
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
chase has conceded.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
Like I said....
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Sastre cooked
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
come on, lulu!!!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
took ya long enough
"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 31, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Got him
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
too little, too late
"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 31, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
third
is in play
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
2km
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Enjoying the non stop Basque pouring out of the PA system in the background
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Arm waving!
Such a great sport.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
"Lead me out! What's the matter with You?"
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
what is vino protesting this time?
"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 Lulu started it..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So THAT's what they were looking for
"I once took down a bear with a single punch." - Andy Schleck, Bear Wrassler
Lulu playing him!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
okay then.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Nice...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yes. lulu!!!! (conta's happy)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
as is my vds
"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 31, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Huh - Vino is as dumb as I thought
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Yes - he's just smart enough to lock down 2nd.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
Boy
that was fun.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
awesome race, and great tactics by LuLu in the end
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Jul 31, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Lulu: the anti-Hoste
Wave arms, then win.
"To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers."
who was 2nd? Vino I assume
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Jul 31, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Roche or Rodriguez
6th was Hesjedal
7th Gesink
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jul 31, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
May not be a win, but much better for Sastre too
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Vroomen claims Cervelo is happy with just being in situations like this
The exposure is the important part. And they got plenty of exposure today.
http://www.cervelo.com/en_us/news-blog/rider-blogs/article/ideas-to-combat-doping-idea-4/271/
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Jul 31, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
It's great to see Sastre having some success, although he may not see it the same way..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'd be happy today if I was Sastre
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Jul 31, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Lulu, Sastre, Ryder, Roche for me.
Avatar in honour of #13, Fabian "I'm not superstitious" Cancellara
Crowded pond... but pretty
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Results - swiss ticker
1 Luis Leon Sanchez (Caisse d’Epargne) 5:47:13
2 Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana)
3 Carlos Sastre (Cervélo TestTeam)
4 Haimar Zubeldia (RadioShack) 0:34
5 Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) 0:37
6 Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) 0:37
7 Robert Gesink (Rabobank) 0:37
8 Nicolas Roche (Ag2r) 0:37
9 Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel) 0:37
10 Richie Porte (Saxo Bank) 0:37
11 Greg Van Avermaet (Omega Pharma-Lotto)
12 Carlos Barredo (Quick Step)
13 Chris Anker Sörensen (Saxo Bank)
14 Javier Moreno (Andalucia Cajasur)
15 Eros Capecchi (Footon-Servetto)
16 Christian Knees (Team Milram)
and i'm completely shut out of VDS points
could this be the start of the late season slide?
Vlaanderens Mooiste
POST RACE THREAD
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2010 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
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