Eneco Tour Stage 3 ........ LIVE
by Jens on Aug 20, 2010 6:24 AM EDT
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Is it April already? If so, Yay! Alas its only a stage in the Eneco Tour but what a stage it is. Check out the profile and see if you don't recognize a few of the names from your favorite spring classic. Let's see what the riders can do with a course like this in August.
Probable starting time for live video at 14:40 CEST (08:40 AM US EDT, 22:40 AUS EST)
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From Kloden:
Today is a very hard Day.Up and down all Day.Little Classik Race in Flandern
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Cafe!
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 20, 2010 6:32 AM EDT up reply actions
So a little coriander and arugula salsa for lunch?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That would be awesome
But instead, it was spaghetti. Yummy!
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 20, 2010 6:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Good morning/afternoon/night to all
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
I'm so confused when americans turn up at this hour... is it early or late?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Eastern time, it's 6:45 AM.
Good morning!
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
CST 5:45am
4am wake-up call. Work is trying to put me in an early grave.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Aargh! Time for a new job. I'm good in the evenings...4am start, not so much!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm only good at 4am starts if I'm going on exciting holidays
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
I work for myself, so definitely don't want a new job!
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Just to clarify
And you’re not a gravedigger?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 6:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Conquering the world, one very tiny step at the time
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Playing it safe.
Good morning/afternoon/night to all
Do we need an all purpose, anytime greeting? Probably.
G ood
M orning
A fternoon
N ight
Might I suggest Good man, Gman or G’man. Or perhaps man y’all.
I find 'hello' covers it :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Then why not say hello to the Gman? Take the confusion out of it.
I’m so confused when americans turn up at this hour… is it early or late?
Do you understand how confusing that is?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No...what I replied to... not that. Hello works for me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i have an Hawaiian student who always begins his emails this way..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Come on...no link... you're slipping...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i'm on a phone
I hoped someone would do the hard work for me
Which one? I'll try :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Morning! FLANDERS! BERGS!
Just reading the profile sends shivers down my spine. People think I’m odd, going weak at the knees over the name of some apparently random Flemish village. Aaaah Horebeke, how I love thee!
In other news, I learnt a new Basque word on my commute this morning: azenarioa=carrot.
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
It's impossible not to get overwrought with excitement over this kind of thing.
Daniel Oss FTW.
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
So for next year's VDS, Team Azenarioa?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
You can obviously read my mind ;-)
Or just the plural, Azenarioak? Or maybe I shall try to construct a proper sentence using the carrot word. But Basque grammar is so not my forte. The first ever book on Basque grammar was entitled “The Impossible Overcome”, apparently.
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Ha--love the book title!
Can you manage “bleeding carrots” in Basque?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Today's break: Gasparotto - Timmer - Weylandt
6:30 on the peloton.
Go, WW!
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Oops--six in the break, not three.
Enrico Gasparotto, Danilo Napolitano, Andre Greipel, Wouter Weylandt, Albert Timmer and Michal Golas.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Greipel in the break...working for Martin today?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good question--he's sitting 3rd overall, so he might just be hoping the break sticks.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
I despair of this race from the VDS point of view.
I seem to have half the peloton in my squad but none of them are getting me anywhere.
"I was just trying to keep warm" - Ian Stannard on finishing third in KBK
Wheras Majope and I see this as a chance to avoid ignominy :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah! 80 big points so far--we're cooking now.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Ist and 2nd yesterday...a miracle!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ignominy, ignominy
they’ve all got it ignominy. Maybe that one needs a bit of work
OT - CVV to ride Vuelta, but not for the GC
Good CN article on his crash, how he almost quit cycling and his role at the Vuelta.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Good to see he has no pressure on him..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thanks for sharing.
I hate what happened to him. Such a nice guy and talented rider and so unlucky.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Aug 20, 2010 7:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Good morning to everyone, who are already awake or still awake!
Looks like a nice day of racing on the menu! Who is for the win?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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How sure you are? More then 50%?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Oh, at least 88%. But my convictions are not something you should bet on.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
88% is not a prediction!. It is almost certainty.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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If I'm right, I expect you to be suitably impressed and spread the word of my amazing predictive abilities.
If I’m wrong, I’ll slip you five dollars under the table to forget we ever had this conversation.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Ha! Too late, I am already spread the word!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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I assuming he likes classic stages?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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a big boofy Australian :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Big boofy? I remember he did good in sprint.Philadelphia? Last year? Or i am wrong?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Any one in particular, or are you just daydreaming?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
You right it was not him! I need coffe and lots of it!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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strictly daydreaming, although I'd be happy if an 'aging' little pocket rocket won...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm craving a baked potato with baked beans...shall I?
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Baked beans are fine. Baked potatoes are fine.
The combination doesn’t convince me.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Oh but it's a classic! And especially comforting for a Friday when you know you have to work on Saturday :-/
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Well, if it's comfort food...
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
You working Saturday? Ha, join the club!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Where is it a classic?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
See, I can get behind some of the things they do.
Beans on toast? Not bad, actually. But on a baked potato? That’s almost, but not quite, as weird as tuna and sweetcorn pizza.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Both make me feel queasy...that's just the thought of them..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
you're right
There would need to be cheese.
by Drongo on Aug 20, 2010 8:01 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
An Englishwoman who doesn't eat chips???
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Okay.
A classics fan who doesn’t eat frites???
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Oh I eat frites! Of course I do!
See here for evidence. And note CycleGirl’s excellent capture of Tony in the background.
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
You had for face turned away while Tony was passing? Where's the shunning stick?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They did go past about 25 times so I think not looking on one occasion is allowed!
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
That is so disgusting! i feel sick...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
People attending Indiana state Fair, will respectfully disagree!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Now, now.
It wouldn’t be fair food unless you hollowed out the potato, filled it with baked beans, then battered and fried it.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Mmmm, And I was not even hungry a few minutes ago!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Your taste buds are faulty!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I just never see the food I didn’t like!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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You would be a joy to cook for..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
O/T... I bought a new bike today... old woman's wheels :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nice! What sort of bike?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Wow! Celebration time! New bile! Nice!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Congrats! But we need details, pictures, etc.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
I have to wait a week for the order to come in... It's a blue Giant...
but seriously, it has the old fashioned female cutaway… I’m increasingly nervous in traffic about the fact that my feet don’t touch the ground. I know it’s a copout… most of you are fitter and more brave, but at least it will keep me riding :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My first bike when I got back into riding several years ago was a Giant.
A Sedona—very comfortable and stable hybrid, good for city riding. Weighs a ton, though. I recently moved up to my first road bike, a Fuji Finest that I swear weighs half as much. I can keep up a bit better with my husband on that, but I still take the Giant out for a spin every once in a while.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
This one is better on the road... my other bike will now be exclusively a beach basher...
The new one is light, but I’m sure it’s plain to you all that I ride for fun only… so the new one is exciting for me :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I did the baked potato, but they've drowned it in cheese! I only wanted a little bit!
Want to see a photo? :-))
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
(Checks race news.)
Sure, why not?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
What's the green stuff on the top?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Are you saying that is cheese?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
wow, i like a fair bit of cheese on my potato, but that is a tad overdone
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Last time I asked for 'a little bit of cheese' and got hardly any
so I thought this time I would chance it. Mistake.
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
No
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Speaking of race news...
Gap is down a bit to 4:55.
Greipel won the first sprint point.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Race?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Are you sure it is a right tread?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Yes... he's in the Eneco breakaway..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ha! Do excuse me for interrupting the food discussion.
I’ll try to do better in the future.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
The man even sleeps powerfully. What's not to love?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
what is he doing by the way
He seems to be racing but his tweets seem so mysterious.
by zwilla on Aug 20, 2010 8:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He's in a charity ride across Switzerland
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thanks that makes a lot more sense
by zwilla on Aug 20, 2010 8:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He is singing the song " Should I stay or Should I go"
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Yes! Double, but not for Him, for his former ( I wish! ) team.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Leaders hit the Eikenmolen with a 4:20 lead.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Either the hills are having an effect, or the peloton is waking up.
Gap down to 3:47.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Probably hill.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Sébastien Rosseler has dropped out.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
I have something live, but I'm not sure what. Doing a recap in Dutch (I think).
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
I have the English one now.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
link, please!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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ok, i am watching now.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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It is race! Bruce is here!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Maybe we should have a separate "pre-live-coverage" thread?
So that the “links to live coverage” don’t strain our scrolling fingers!
No it is FUN!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Is the leader's jersey white or does Garmin have another jersey as well?
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
It's white, but Travis Meyer is wearing the Oz national kit which is predominantly white.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The Aussie jersey is white with green and yellow bands.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
He must be saving energy to win the next sprint stage for me.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Talking of WW, and thinking of that beach photo which you post from time to time,
I discover Mr Hoogerland has a similar piece of jewellery
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
I probably shouldn't post pictures from his Facebook page on a forum...
But I think they might be public anyway….can you see this?
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Nope--doesn't work.
Oh, well. Maybe he’ll be invited to Amstel Curacao.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
You'll just have to trust me then.
There are some pictures of him being rather crazy (what’s new?) on the turbo trainer with no top on.
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Ha ha....that would indeed be a strange choice of euphemism
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
This probably won't be as good as last year. It never is.
(Whispered by a guy who goes by the name of Marvin.)
ski jumping in the summer is just plain stupid
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
It's is faintly bizarre. I suppose the dudes have to train though.
Do they televise it or something?
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
according to eurosport, it's on this weekend
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Have I not told about my love for the Eneco tour, Jens?
I love the Eneco tour. It is the highlight of August. I also happen to like many other sports than cycling, and I truly think that ski jumping is a more spectacular sport. Less interesting, but more spectacular.
Only when Eddie the Eagle jumps
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Spectacular indeed.
One minor correction: Eddie the Eagle does not jump. He falls off the edge.
not sure it's that much better in the winter
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
What is Jan Boklöv doing these days?
(Allow me to mention the FACT that there is something pretty spectacular about seeing people flying for 150 m with a pair of skis on).
It is pretty much the same sport in the summer. Of course the purists/traditionalists
think nothing of it. The Swedes have for some reason abandoned ski jumping. It may be due to their 20 year long result drought. ;)
I think we had a 20 year drought before Boklöv too
Swedes have never embraced skijumping except as hangover-cure on new-years day
Or 50 year drought
Sven Selånger during the 30s.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Well in truth I've never watched summer ski jumping, only seen pictures, so I guess I'll give it the benefit of the doubt
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Good question
I know that he and the family lived in Luxembourg a couple of years ago, his wife worked at the EU parliament. But I don’t know what he’s up to,
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
The better to display the national jersey, I suppose.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
cycling on these roads was one of joys of my life thus far
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Actually, the Kwaremont was not that bad
Long, but it was early in the day and not overly steep. The steepness is what always killed me, not the length.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
O/T I am speechless!
This going the first week of Vuelta for me, right down the drain!
The business trip to Halifax, Canada, originally scheduled on October was just moved to the August,30.
Why me? Why me?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Oh no! Stay in hotels with good sports channels...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You not familiar with Oil Companies trip schedules.
It is from 6 am till you drop dead!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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faint... or pretend to... but what will we do without you?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The fair question is what I will do with out you folks. Café is an addiction.
Ha Ha they going to have one grumpy logistic specialist on their hands LOL
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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You grumpy? I don't believe it!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I will be! With out my dose of Vuelta, and Café!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Perhaps you need a very good phone?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You right.
I have to remind myself it is 21 Century!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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ZoeRochelle likes iphone and jens has a snazzy one too...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Halifax lovely then, and there's great biking.
Schedule very early lunch on the excuse of Jet lag? Or mid-morning tea?
No jet lag, it is only one hour difference. 1.5 h flight.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Hooray! Go, go-go, go go Gorilla!
A classic…
I think it is nice that such an accomplished athlete can be the poster boy for Albinos all around the world.
Greipel takes the sprint points, virtual lead.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
i think it will be really interesting to see if he can hang on
I’m still not sure if he is a good domestique and time trialer, or if he is actually a race winner.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
I'm assuming some inferior dutch company is doing the production
We aren’t getting the superb Sporza graphics/timegaps
It's horrible today..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Kurt Asle Arvesen sighting.
Should he included in the Norwegian WC team?
I think they need KAA's experience and cool head
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
How old is he?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It would be nice for him to go, but he'll have other opportunities..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
As a worker for EBH I might take him
Kristoff isn’t ready for a World’s course yet, I can’t imagine. Even if not 100% I would bet on KAA being more useful than LPN.
Do you have three or six riders?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Kristoff, Nordhaug or KAA for the third
And I guess they will go with Kurt Asle
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Indeed. Based on past WC experience and results KAA is a shoe-in.
Trouble is he has been rolling in 5 minutes after the winner in 80 percent of the races this year.
How many riders on the team?
But anyway, yes.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Good morning Podium Cafe!!!
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
He has a mullet?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Very rough cobbles..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
worst kind!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Ah, finally...
Eddy with a bunch of Rabos. Flashback from last year.
And Tony Martin...
Quite the decent little group…
Just coming back from a trip to the backyard--do they have a gap?
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
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If you look closely I am in this pic next to a red umbrella in a red t-shirt on a city bike.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
No hemet?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i must have left it in a tree
but its the finish of the race, it was exciting naturally. on race days we would ride down to this venue. sit under the trees an watch the race. i dont race but do go on training rides.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
You not racing?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Finally, Garmin made an appearance!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Big fail for team Sky again?
Eddy is encircled by rabos.
He can do it!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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that rarely lasts long... although these are their roads..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I miss the lovely Sporza tickers
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
kiri pops, enka ok lol
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Well well well
What do we have here? Flemish Ardennes? Attacks?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:00 AM EDT reply actions
yes well
I do remember that highway they were cruising down a moment ago.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Sadly I am not alone and can't watch.
Which particular highway was it?
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
Not the road to Brakel
but the one just south, which we used on the RVV sportive a few times to transit between bergs. It had a long hill on it not far from Oudenaarde. We got on it at the top of the Korte Keer.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I think I know.
Was that the one where you promised me it would be flat all the way home and then there was a massive long uphill drag? ;)
Official Basque Editor (anointed by Chris, 13/8/10)
I didn't say it would be flat
I said it would be “flat”.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
You missed rough cobbles!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oude Kwaremont
are pretty rough, IIRC.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
cool
Wallonian stuff was unexplored, possibly underrated.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Who's the liqui off the front?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thanks...inattentive tonight
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Bodnar, ithink
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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ES: Road is rough, why don't they fill in gaps?
Me: HTFU
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah! And when mountain is high. Why they didn’t just dig the tunnel! lol
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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GC: Tuft > Martin at 7 seconds > Koos at 20 seconds
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Greipel ahead of Tuft on intermediate sprint bonuses.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Wasn't Gorilla dropped though?
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Aug 20, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't know where he is now.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Because Svein wants to stay as leader?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yep. I think Martin wraps up GC today
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Aug 20, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Kruisberg yet?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:21 AM EDT reply actions
never mind
Oude Kwaremont now.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Koos, just might reconsider his retirement.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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He looks like he's having fun..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Giro,form!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Norway's Mooiste
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Eddy goes
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:23 AM EDT reply actions
I think
I saw a piece of a derailleur there in April.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions
nice time to join...watching boss hog turn on the gruber
Yes, I will have an Ultra Liberal MoCo Latte please.
...adn why is it I get such a kick out of seeing "SKY" located "there"?
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by JustJoshinYa on Aug 20, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Eddy gets a sprint point.
I really do not understand the truth.--Riccardo Ricco (per Google Translate)
Too early!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Oh Svein
You’ve been cobbled!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:26 AM EDT reply actions
9 km, the will!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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He hater cobbles!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Funny
motorcade escort for EBH. Not good for someone so shy.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions
that's what we said
in Paris-Roubaix.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
that was Cance
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by JustJoshinYa on Aug 20, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
exactly
he’s nowhere near the quality of Eddy!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
hah...
you know…I’m becoming a fan…I have to admit.
But, i’m kinda a cance groupie…so…
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by JustJoshinYa on Aug 20, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Why?
To teach them a lesson? Good luck with that.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Martin still away with Kooos?
whats the gap?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
just a boy
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
gonna be fun for a long while watching him...
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by JustJoshinYa on Aug 20, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Why is he still taking pulls? They are going to stay away, and Tony wants GC
He should be stuck on the wheel
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Aug 20, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
that's probably it
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
by PopUp Rolen on Aug 20, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I think thats a good call.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Full TT mode now.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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I was expexting something from Enrico Gasparotto
hows he doing today?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
vollgas now
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
bad tactics from Sky and Eddy Boss
burned out there guys early so when Eddy let Martin go up the road, they had no one to chase.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Why do you hate Norway?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
one word:
Lutefisk.
He's all custom carbon fiber, EPO and the Olsen twins. I'm more Surly Crosscheck, pot and the girl working the morning shift at the Circle K.
That must be it
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Martin with the leadout
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions
Just another shifty Dutchman
taking advantage of a naive German kid.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions
Score one for the old guys!!!!
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
OK by me
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
hey
it’s Flanders. He’s excited. Can you blame him?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
bwah bwah bwah
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by JustJoshinYa on Aug 20, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Allan Davis
celebrating his sprint “win”.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:40 AM EDT reply actions
Koos! Don't retire man! You still get it!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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considering EBH's attack, he did fairly well there
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Way to spend energy, Eddy! Let's call it a great training ride shall we.
He started his sprint from 15th position. Just to make it a bit more challenging…
He is only 23. He needs sandbagging lessons!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Well that was fun
at least, once I got over the letdown of realizing it was Koos and not Lars up there. If naught else we can say that the Vlaamse Ardennen stage made a big dent in the overall. No bunch finish.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
K, so I'm just popping in now...
does Koos have any sort of GC shot? How about Martin?
Jens! doesn’t have a shadow because he dropped it repeatedly until it retired, climbing into the CSC team car and claiming a stomach ailment.
by dees ees en drama on Aug 20, 2010 10:42 AM EDT reply actions
Martin is probably new leader
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Definitely. Martin and Koos one and two on the gc. Of course Koos has a shot.
He probably has to put some time between him and Martin before the TT on the final stage though.
re: winnar.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
pretty much
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool, misery loves company. Me and Eddy has got a club for people like us.
Join us, Chris. We’ll chew the fat and stuff.
you mean
it was a bad idea to let a major time trial stud up the road in a race that’s decided by a time trial?
Hey… you’re right!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't tell
We have come to know that Columbia is top-notch tactically, but when Rabo beats you in tactics, man, I dunno about Sky. (And really I shouldn’t get down on EBH as its probably his management that’s sucking so much.) In between work this morning I am wondering about Sky and all the hype they had and how disappointing they have been.
- EBH is so physically gifted that it practically takes a concerted effort to keep him down. But that’s where he’s been this year. Even if he does a Phil-Gil to end the year he’s left an awful lot of results on the road.
- Wiggo has been meh. Vaughters has to be smiling over that now.
- The main thing about Lofkvist this year has been how to spell his last name.
- Gerrans makes Lofkvist look like uh I dunno: someone decent?
- Only Flecha seemed immune to the Sky touch this year. When Henderson is your third best rider you should be a Pro Conti team and not the best one at that. All the other riders who have a decent result have just one result: one lucky day and then nothing.
I just wonder if the management knows that something’s wrong with them.
Yeah, Steven de Jongh is kind of failing as a tactician so far.
Which is somewhat surprising. BTW, it seems people are still questioning Rabo’s tactics, even if they actually win stuff, but now it’s because Martin is in the lead. And I guess they’re half right, as Moerenhout can beat anyone in this field in a TT… except for Martin.
by blackswangreen on Aug 20, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It's SdJ's first year as a DS
As qualified he might be, taking the step and adjusting to a new role has to take a while for everyone. The only experienced guy since Sunderland went is Sean Yates really.
As for Rabo. I was kind of harsh on them until I looked at their roster and realized they probably aren’t here with any ambition to contest the GC and in that light they did really well today.
Can't almost their entire team contest the GC here?
They look like the strongest team by far in this race
by quarantanamo on Aug 20, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm sure we'll see some attacks in the Limburg/Ardennes stages.
Boom, Tankink, Tjallingii are all quite close on GC. And Moerenhout himself of course. HTC aren’t overly strong in this race, except for Martin obv.
by blackswangreen on Aug 20, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope so, but will they do this now?
Last year they made that stage really enjoyable by attacking from 100k out, but with Moerenhout up there now, I guess this will not happen?
by quarantanamo on Aug 20, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
In theory
but this is a strange time of year. There are some huge goals just around the corner.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
At least!
(Actually I have no idea. I still think he will have trouble on the biggest mountain days, just as in the Tour. Since the field looks pretty deep this year I suppose 10-15 is a sensible guess then but I hope he and Sky are aiming higher.)
Not to take anything away from Löfkvist's glory
but why isn’t Possoni in their Vuelta squad?
by blackswangreen on Aug 20, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I can only assume
it’s to give a chance for more riders to do a GT? He didn’t set the world on fire in the Giro so he might not be too high on the list even if he has good form.
EBH
Didn’t he make the first move? It was overly aggressive, and wrong in hindsight, but not as if he just let Martin go. I’d judge his tactical sense as a work in progress, but not giving up hope yet.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I was more in doubt of the collective wisdom, not so much EBH
The way I remember it they had break more or less annulled, Martin and Moerenhout were the only ones left and they were just ahead of the chase. But for some strange reason it just shut down and the two were allowed to slide away. I’d like to see the replay cause I can’t figure out what happened.
Which teams were chasing btw?
I guess they decided to leave the job to Sky as soon as EBH was caught
by quarantanamo on Aug 20, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
When I become king
of cycling, I will outlaw negative tactics.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Aug 20, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Then
You need to sit Sky and Eddie down. Firstm Sky is too strong to let Eddy get isolated like they did. Second if Eddy is gonna zoom up the Oude Kwaremont like he did just a few minutes after he let Martin ride away with his GC win, perhaps you could tell him that, you know, jacking off like that is fun and all but you don’t win races that way.
Not sure there were any Sky riders in that group
Except Edvald, of course. There were at least two in a slightly larger group about 25-30 seconds behind, and that group eventually caught the second group but mostly because no one in the first chase group wanted to do too much. When they joined, there were just a few riders who pulled, I believe Sky’s Hayman was one of them.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Aug 20, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry for you! I am on call tomorrow myself! It is 50/50 chance I will work too.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Oh Yeas! TGIF!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Congrulations to Mr. Koos Moerenhout
on his first win in 2010.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
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