Vuelta a España Stage 11 ........ LIVE
by Jens on Sep 8, 2010 5:45 AM EDT
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Vilanova i la Geltrú - Andorra (Pal) 208,4 Km
Live video at 16:00 CEST (10:00 US EDT, 00:00 AUS EST)
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Good morning, all!
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Morning! We're really representing the early riser faction of the Central Time Zoners
Love the new sig. Pippo has always been one of my favorite riders, and every time he writes a blog for CN, i love him even more.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Early risers or Insomniacs League?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Rare bout of insomnia for me--I woke up at 3:30
and since I had to get up at 5:15 anyway, it didn’t seem worth trying to get back to sleep. But I’m Eastern time, so it’s after 6:00 now—not so bad.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
I just got home from work... sometimes the time zones are very disconcerting...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
early riser. there is work to be done!
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Is there? Damn.
And me still in my bathrobe.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Yeah, I like Pippo, too (despite the mustache). It's good to have colorful people in the peloton.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Oh I don't mind a little bit of cultivated stubble. Or cultivated hair.
Though I will admit that the World’s Cutest Basque Male should really get rid of this. The mo, however, is quite a different matter….
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Why did humanity go through all the trouble of developing culture
if nobody’s going to use it?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Are you saying that moustaches are not a part of our cultural inheritance?
These two gents beg to differ. 
You said "natural looking."
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
It is perfectly natural for a man to have a moustache
it is also highly practical to cut it once in a while so that it doesn’t get in the way of nutritional supplements like beer and the like.
I guess you could argue that a moustache isn’t natural looking. In that case the same must be said about anyone who’s ever had a haircut.
oh no
One of the delights of the moustache is the ability to drink beer a second time, ad it drains from your upper lip back into your mouth.
Apparently.
Oh, heavens, why haven't I thought! The days of me porting
a neat moustache is over! Double-drinking here I come, baby!
I'm refraining from quoting Dorothy Parker
Just…
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
How very unprovocative of you. Shame on you!
On an unrelated note, Dorothy Parker once said: “You can lead a whore to culture, but you can’t make her think.”
Waking up to find a live thread already exists feels wrong :)
I blame Clijsters for taking way too long yesterday.
First attacks are starting--Quick Step is prominent.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Cataldo tried, was caught by the peloton at 8 km.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Morning!
Heck my office is a mad house today. I’m relying on you lot to keep me sane.
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
That is a Quixotic hope if ever there was one.
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
As I said last night, we are so very sane and normal.
The rest of society is odd. That’s my diagnosis and I am sticking to it ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
You started drinking early today didn't you?
I’m so proud… :)
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
Yeah, I'm sitting at my desk with a (formerly) full bottle of Bailey's. Naturally.
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
I'm shocked
What happened to the Westmalle?
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
Bailey's for breakfast huh?
Goes well with Coco Pops.
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
That's the spirit!
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Okay, kid's on the bus.
I’m wavering between breakfast and going back to bed for a few hours.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
easy... bed..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thank you! That's priceless...I love it
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Peloton still intact with only 8Km to a sprint
Cav looking for more success?
I'd love it if Igor nicked the 2 seconds back.
Not really worth it, but still, I’d laugh.
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Between Anton, J-Rod and Cav
sprinting for glory, Cav might just make it..
You don't say ;)
But yesterday J-Rod managed 3rd in an intermediate sprint, and that gets you 2 seconds :)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
There is a second sprint
in Andorra la Vella at 16 km to go at an elevation of 1000 m. Anton & Rodriguez might battle it out there.
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
Who will drop out of the top 15 today?
Surely the last climb will drop one or two.
Gilbert, Peraud, whoever Bruseghin is
15 is 1’54" back.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Roche will need to drop more than 1min.
Could happen, but he appears resilient.
I think Roche will be OK
If you can do top 15 at this year’s Tour, you can do top 15 at this year’s Vuelta (unless he is exhausted from the Tour)
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions
He never seemed to be climbing in the first group at the Tour.
I think he’ll lose time, it’s a matter of how much.
Of these I think Gilbert might still hang in there,
unless he is now completely statisfied with the announced Belgian worlds team and wants to relax a bit. Sastre moving into top 15? Menchov too far behind to advance into top 15?
Sastre, Arroyo, Lulu and Menchov
All should be in the top 15. Not necessarily today, but they should get there. Not sure about Lulu.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 7:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree, they will probably all be there eventually,
but today only Sastre and Arroyo will make it, I think.
I looked up Bruseghin
He has had several top 10 Grand Tour performances. I apologize for the slight.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions
And a podium at the 2008 Giro
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 7:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Marzio Bruseghin is not bad you know.
He’s good for a top 10 every year or so. Even better though, the man has a donkey farm, and is planning to work there full time after his retirement.
I think Tejay will be fine today, but this weekend will be hard for him
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Where's Horner when you need him?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 7:30 AM EDT up reply actions
The young blood from HTC getting dropped today.
Could happen to one of them, but both?
Result from first sprint:
1. Philippe Gilbert, Omega Pharma-Lotto
2. Pablo Urtasun, Euskaltel-Euskadi
3. José Luis Arrieta, Ag2r La Mondiale
Gilbert just can’t sit still.
I bet he's targeting la verde
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 Sep 8, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I simply refuse to believe that the
GC leaders will not battle for the win today.
The French need to make up their mind...I see it Mikael on FdJ and then Mickaël on other french sites so I'm split.
At least they are pronounced reasonably similar
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
His Facebook profile says Mikael...I'd guess he should know how to spell it ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
We still have J-Rod's first name wrong.
Joaquim.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
No, I intentionally wrote it as Joaquin
I think the m is a long standing error. Katusha and Robbie Mc always write Joaquin.
AARGH! … Or at least they did back when I researched it :-/
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
They should tell his
But make sure you look at the url. :-D
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
First climb 3cat:
1. Tschopp
2. Cherrel
3. Gilbert
Gilbert leading the peloton over the climb.
Is this turning into a one man show?
I would but I've got a prior engagement.
Sorry.
I love stars (the large gaseous balls of fiery energy - not the pointless tabloid ones).
What is this? Party?
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!
.
:) Får-i-kål is a traditional Norwegian dish.
It can look like this…
And is made of these…
Please come, holmovka, it will be great fun!
Yam! Lam and cabbage stew!
Thanks for invitation!
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!
.
You two make a great double act... outstanding
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Any chance I might pop in for a mid-day appetizer? :)
Leffe. Delicious.
I made Moroccan Chicken... perhaps we can have a buffet?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Great idea! Maybe Jens or littleoldlady can provide us with
Danish Chicken as well. Although I must admit that I’ve heard unconfirmed reports that the Danish Chicken is skinny and quite tasteless.
LOLady will be round to box your ears!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ha Ha
Actualy I am very good at preparing chicken with a nice cream souce, it is one of the few dishes that I am good at.
And I don’t use the skinny and tasteless sort of chicken
by LittleOldLady on Sep 8, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Be careful... Holden will be knocking on the door tomorrow,
when today’s feast is gone..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I have never had that
Though I’m not a fan of cabbage.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
At 78KM, Gap is now almost 12min
its only two guys, but still.
Hey! Peloton wake up!
Hey Rabo boys, Did Denis said that Vuelta starts on Wednesday?
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!
.
and he said his knee is better this morning.
Lets see some action.
O/T reports states part of the Worlds race couse in under water,
and an alternative may have to be found.
Could be interesting.
Well that would set the cat amongst the pigeons..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2010/09/07/207951_news.html with link to photo gallery. There were rumours that the water would rise another 3 m:
This plus another 3m?! RT @bethanykeats (2/3) Bailey bridge as of 3pm this afternoon @melbourne2010 http://twitpic.com/2mcgs2
http://twitter.com/amberhalliday/status/23893921246
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
World Championship Cycling Road Race Duathlon
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Please, yes.
The Duathlon world champs were last weekend. First place: a Belgian. Second place: a Belgian. Third place: a Belgian.
Awww, how sad
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Must ... Must resist urge.. Must resist urge to say something...
Oh, that’s unfortunate. Vino has had a great season.
Do you need to lie down now?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Now I need a beer! I better give Andy a ring.
Who knows, maybe Stuey will tag along? You are all invited too of course. First a couple of beers to celebrate mind’s victory over matter. Then we will go back to my place and eat får-i-kål to commemorate Norway’s triumph against Portugal in the Euro qualifier last night. Hoorah!
I think Stuey will bring red. Are you old enough?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
you just want me to post the film clip
I know that game.
Passable... just :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thank you for the effort :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I heard that his going to Asian Games.
For some reason that big deal to him this year.
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!
.
*he is*
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!
.
I heard that too... he'll trounce all comers..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sergey going too.
Even Uzbekistan cycling federation providing sponsorship.
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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So far, I can't find any really interesting photos along the route
They seem to pass a lot of hilltop villages like this one:
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
Sort of place that you look at and think, "Hmm--how would my army attack that?"
Or is that just me?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Good. I feel better now.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
How very American ;)
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Gap now at just over 13min
with about 110km to go. Peloton at the casino?
This is crazy!
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!
.
Normal situation i think
Remember Giro 2010 and Aquila stage? or better TdF 2001 stage 8: break – 36 minutes ahead of peloton.
If you're trying to convince us that this is a normal stage
then comparing it to the 2001 TDF is not really going to accomplish that. =)
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 Sep 8, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Gilbert, I am calling
on you to take the lead and close the gap on your own, as you seem to be the only man with balls in the peloton.
Full Dutch team for RR Men Elite announced
Koen de Kort, Steven Kruijswijk, Laurens ten Dam are the last three to complement earlier announced 6: Koos Moerenhout, Jos van Emden, Lars Boom, Karsten Kroon, Sebastian Langeveld, Niki Terpstra. Source
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
He's coming to the Tour of Britain, which should be fun.
It’ll make up for the lack of Thomas de Gendt ;)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Well, ok, he's not a carrot, but there's plenty love to go round!
I’ll try my best to show him some next week :)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
supposedly, es uk is only showing 25 mins live of today's stage, due to snooker
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Swedish ES
Same feed as Intl., I think, is scheduled between 1645 and 1745
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
When did snooker get more popular than cycling?
Argh, it is disappointing. :(
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Good to hear that. Now, have you taken sides yet?
It is my duty to inform you that “either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists!”
So you're going for Amish chic?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A little better..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh. I was hoping for
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
That would obviously have been a lot funnier
Weird Al not that famous over here.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Brings to mind Chester the Molester
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-chester-amish-molester,0,7683110.story
Pisses me off he’s a red head. Giving us reds a bad image.
Wasn't he enough to put you off beards?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
"Congratulations. You have just joined the axis of evil.
The complimentary diploma, sigarettes and ninja stars are in the mail."
You're drinking while you cook, aren't you?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Actually, I would phrase it differently, the other way around
if you know what I mean..
I should have realised...two spelling mistakes in a single line... unprecedented!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hardly! "Complementary and complimentary are frequently confused and misused in place of one another."
And I don’t neu knothing abawt småking!
I'm sober and I know you're correct..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There isn't one. When i first read it, I read it as a freeby ie., complementary diploma
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Complimentary is freebie.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
that is the context, 'free', but the spelling is as HM had it
Or so I believe. I might be wrong. I am going to sleep and will check in the morning.
No, you're right.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
I thought it was supposed to be complementary
as in matching, supporting, goes with.
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
Yeah, that's what complementary means
at least sometimes—it comes from “complete” and also has that connotation a lot of the time (complementary things complete or perfect each other, fill in for each other’s deficiencies).
“Complimentary” works a lot better in Holdenmate’s sentence: think of joining a club and getting the complimentary membership packet.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
I no longer have any idea when to spell it which way anymore..
Serves me right.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Don't expect the peloton to chase on such a decisive GC stage
Cherel is 46:12 behind the leader and Tschopp is 53:28. They are saving it for the last climb.
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:02 AM EDT reply actions
While waiting for the Vuelta to wake up, you can watch GP Rik van Steenbergen -
- also known as the Nico Eeckhout invitational – if you find a Sporza feed.
Peruvo
Lodewijck
François
Are the trio in front, but they’re on a tight leash.
Andy now says he crashed Bjarne's hotel room when he came back at 1AM.
Apparently, his boss was not happy about that. LOL. It must have been more than 2 beer, and so much for the story about Bjarne being in another bar.
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Do you have a link, or are you going to make me go look for it?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
+1
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
http://sporten.tv2.dk/cykling/article.php/id-33420948:tv-andy-schleck-om-sin-bytur.html
The video is in Danish and Andy is speaking in Luxembourgish(?)
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
a scrawny athlete with no fat or muscle keels over after 2 beers?
I don’t believe it
A Schleck needs to train harder
at the local bars in Luxenbourg, if he wants to drink with hardman O’Grady. Poor boy.
A Belgian regional newspaper has Kristof Vandewalle at QST (from TSV)
If true, that’s a very good signing. VDW was fourth in the Tre Valli Varesine (outsprinting Cunego), third in the 2nd stage of Burgos (mountain stage won by Samu) and best of all, he won GP Kanton Aargau – Gippingen where he was in a break of six with Haussler, Roche, Sella, Marcato and Bailetti. That’s a good crowd do beat.
Yeah he'd be a great buy at 1 point.
Of course he’ll be priced at 2 or 4 points.
Good pick up for QS
Gap @ 12min after 130KM
the lead is coming down a bit.
Robbie Mac looks like he went way early and hit a wall with 100 meters to go
Also bizarre that Robbie almost put Van Staeyen into the barriers, VS paused, got space and was still able to get past him
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
I may have judged Hendo too harshly.
Quote Steven De Jongh.
Bad luck for @Greghenderson1 lost a few spokes in his frontwheel with 5km to go
Uni TV on.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
But since it always comes on at 10, that's sort of a dumb thing to say.
I apologize.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Good morning Podium Cafe◄
Peloton op 9m15s (koploper(s) – 2 renners)
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
8:15 gap, 47 km to go.
Dark clouds ahead.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Lovely screen cap.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
thanks Zoe
i HAVE NO PICS TODAY.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
good to hear
thanks in advance.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Nice.
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Thanks--it's always fun to find a new quote
and Pippo’s often a good source. :-)
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Cycling News
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Same party in the off-season?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Jean-Christophe Péraud of Omega Pharma-Lotto
This 33 year old will surprise a few folks today, I don’t think he will drop out of the top 15 as a few suggested. He was a classy mountain biker and as a pro on the road he has number of good results so far:
9th GC Paris-Nice 2010.
French Road Race Champion 2009
12th World Championship 2009
5th GC Pais Vasco.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
part of the reason i don't watch universal AT ALL
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
'You're not the boss of me' keeps making me snicker..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Priceless :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Mind you,
I have no idea why it would be beneficial to Menchov in any way to have his team on the front & driving it.
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
Perhaps they want to set something up for Garate to celebrate his new arrival!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
For water I'd say... snow in winter?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
to make the surroundings ominous looking obviously
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
i thought canons at first... but that made me sound American ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Look further up the thread... but artillery in general? Of course.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
foam-schleck-catchers
perhaps there is a sharp turn above the photo and in a unique attempt at safety, foam was installed to slow a riders fall.
"The motor happens to be me." -Fabian
Whats the size of the peloton?
are they racing all out as yet?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Everybody is there
They are catching up fast 3:20 now.
Sort of
The climb just gradually starts. There’s a spot where it officially starts, which they haven;t reached yet, but it’s been slowly ramping up for a while now.
Rolf and Ritter said it was 10 km
but actualy longer, it start about now they say.
by LittleOldLady on Sep 8, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
let the fireworks begin.........
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Garmin amassing at front
Tommy D must like his chances….
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
remember guys
my dark horse for today is:
Jean Christophe Péraud
Geboortedatum: 22 mei 1977
Huidige team: Omega Pharma – Lotto
Lengte: 1.71 m
Gewicht: 63 kg
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Yes, Thor would rather have a tougher day in the saddle than sit in a grupetto with Cav.
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
dont be so hard on him
thats the kind of rider he is. one day it will payoff with a win or two.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Yesterday's attack was useless already from the beginning
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Hi guys
looks like I’m just in time today.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions
I'll have a double soy latte please
thanks
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
whats wrong with Cows MilK?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
blech
I’m not a calf.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
when i was a kid i visited my grands on vacations
my grandparents reared cows. we would manually milk the cows into cup and drink the warm milk on spot.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Sounds nice
we used to get our milk from a farm when I was a kid. We’d fill big glass jars which would have cream on them the next day. I’ve lost the taste for regular milk though and have other dietary things not worth discussing. :)
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Loong unofficial climb - wow
about 25K of uphill really
It's good to see VdV at the front again. Seems like forever since he was fighting for a podium at the TdF
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Foofo
catches the break!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
any sighting of my darkhorse as yet?
i hope he is not in autobus.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
my dark horse for today is: Jean Christophe Péraud
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
River crossing?
Presumably it’ll get tough after that
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions
Anton doesn't look that sharp at the back of the group.
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Shark
is circling…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:11 AM EDT reply actions
Hey guys, just back from the lamb hunt.
Are Tschopp and Whatshisname still in front?
No.
Did you catch one?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Didn't they have like 15 minutes on the peloton?
Actually I have been working out, the lamb and cabbage have been simmering in the saucepan for hours already. :D
cross him off
from the favorites list.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
What the hell is my boy doing so far down? Come on Igor, please!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Is that Anton and Frank
coming up??
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
er
forget Frank
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
J Rod and Nibs
two man battle with Zeke shaking it up
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
Frank? (maybe not) and Igor catching Nibs, Zeke and J-Rod
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Vai Vinny!!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:21 AM EDT reply actions
where is
Nicholas ROCHE ?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Vinny on the limit
clawing back to Anton
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
very
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Nibali and J-Rod paying the price for staying with Mosquera.
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
with Zeke
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for playing, J-Rod
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 Sep 8, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
Unreal
Talk about recovering.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:26 AM EDT reply actions
Should we send someone over?
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
whats the gap between Zeke and the group of
Joa. Rodríguez
L. Sánchez
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
So much for Tondo riding for Sastre
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 Sep 8, 2010 11:26 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I saw this morning
Although, He has yet to finish a GT apparently
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd vote for him
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Cervelo
Where domestiques come to outshine their leaders
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Anton 11" ahead of Nibali?
31 including time bonuses.
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 Sep 8, 2010 11:27 AM EDT reply actions
Recover Vinny!
Need bonuses.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:28 AM EDT reply actions
bleh
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Mosquera chasing the carrot...but Anton wins!
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Stage -
1. Anton
2. Zeke – 3s
3. Tondo – 10s
4. Bruseghin / Arroyo (Marzio!!)
6. Nibali
7. Frank Schleck
Nice ride Tejay!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:29 AM EDT reply actions
top ten I think
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 8, 2010 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Why does Anton only cost 2 VDS points again?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Tondo loses 23 seconds w/ bonuses
Nibali loses 40 seconds w/ bonuses
J-Rod loses 79 seconds w/ bonuses
Anton in red
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 Sep 8, 2010 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
Anton gets green and gets white as well
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 Sep 8, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
So who was the HTC guy?
I've nothing against Zabriskie, but to be honest, I think I'm a little bit better looking--Filippo Pozzato
Etapa 11:
1. Igor Antón (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
2. Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo Galicia)
3. Xavier Tondo (Cervélo)
4. David Arroyo (Caisse d’Epargne)
5. Rigoberto Urán (Caisse d’Epargne)
6. Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas)
7. Frank Schleck (Saxo Bank)
I'm going to miss Cervelo in those helmets
At least Euskatel will still wear them.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure
Looked a bit like Andy’s salute in Morzine
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Overall:
1. Igor Antón (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
2. Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas) a 44
3. Xavier Tondo (Cervélo) a 1:04
4. Joaquim Rodríguez (Katusha) a 1:17
4. Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo Galicia) a 1:29
5 126 NIBALI, Vincenzo LIQ + 23’’
6 209 SCHLECK, Frank SAX + 23’’
7 65 MONCOUTIE, David COF + 23’’
8 1 CUESTA, Iñigo CTT + 32’’
9 8 SASTRE, Carlos CTT + 32’’
10 57 PLAZA, Ruben GCE + 32’’
11 101 DANIELSON, Thomas GRM + 41’’
12 179 VELITS, Peter THR + 51’’
13 11 ROCHE, Nicholas ALM + 51’’
14 75 NIEVE, Mikel EUS + 53’’
15 186 KARPETS, Vladimir KAT + 59’’
16 58 SÁNCHEZ, Luis León GCE + 59’’
17 181 RODRIGUEZ, Joaquin KAT + 59’’
18 114 KASHECHKIN, Andrey LAM + 1’ 05’’
19 214 GARCÍA, David XAC + 1’ 20’’
20 116 MARZANO, Marco LAM + 1’ 38’’
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Nevermind
That was the stage
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Total slacker
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Tejay came in fourteenth, very good from him!
Stage, within 10 minutes.
1 71 ANTON, Igor EUS 47h 37’ 15’’
2 126 NIBALI, Vincenzo LIQ + 45’’
3 9 TONDO, Xavier CTT + 1’ 04’’
4 181 RODRIGUEZ, Joaquin KAT + 1’ 17’’
5 211 MOSQUERA, Ezequiel XAC + 1’ 29’’
6 57 PLAZA, Ruben GCE + 2’ 07’’
7 59 URAN, Rigoberto GCE + 2’ 14’’
8 11 ROCHE, Nicholas ALM + 2’ 30’’
9 209 SCHLECK, Frank SAX + 2’ 30’’
10 179 VELITS, Peter THR + 2’ 37’’
11 101 DANIELSON, Thomas GRM + 2’ 53’’
12 8 SASTRE, Carlos CTT + 3’ 03’’
13 186 KARPETS, Vladimir KAT + 3’ 16’’
14 177 VAN GARDEREN, Tejay THR + 3’ 27’’
15 58 SÁNCHEZ, Luis León GCE + 3’ 40’’
16 75 NIEVE, Mikel EUS + 4’ 50’’
17 214 GARCÍA, David XAC + 5’ 14’’
18 65 MONCOUTIE, David COF + 5’ 41’’
19 114 KASHECHKIN, Andrey LAM + 6’ 42’’
20 1 CUESTA, Iñigo CTT + 6’ 48’’
21 184 GUSEV, Vladimir KAT + 6’ 53’’
22 91 LE MEVEL, Christophe FDJ + 7’ 36’’
23 131 BAKELANDTS, Jan OLO + 8’ 01’’
24 19 TURPIN, Ludovic ALM + 9’ 53’’
Made the opposite of my error, eh?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
This is stage. Tejay lost 1'41".
1 71 ANTON, Igor EUS 5h 25’ 44’’
2 211 MOSQUERA, Ezequiel XAC + 3’’
3 9 TONDO, Xavier CTT + 10’’
4 59 URAN, Rigoberto GCE + 16’’
5 126 NIBALI, Vincenzo LIQ + 23’’
6 209 SCHLECK, Frank SAX + 23’’
7 65 MONCOUTIE, David COF + 23’’
8 1 CUESTA, Iñigo CTT + 32’’
9 8 SASTRE, Carlos CTT + 32’’
10 57 PLAZA, Ruben GCE + 32’’
11 101 DANIELSON, Thomas GRM + 41’’
12 179 VELITS, Peter THR + 51’’
13 11 ROCHE, Nicholas ALM + 51’’
14 75 NIEVE, Mikel EUS + 53’’
15 186 KARPETS, Vladimir KAT + 59’’
16 58 SÁNCHEZ, Luis León GCE + 59’’
17 181 RODRIGUEZ, Joaquin KAT + 59’’
18 114 KASHECHKIN, Andrey LAM + 1’ 05’’
19 214 GARCÍA, David XAC + 1’ 20’’
20 116 MARZANO, Marco LAM + 1’ 38’’
21 38 JUFRÉ, Josep AST + 1’ 40’’
22 92 DI GREGORIO, Rémy FDJ + 1’ 41’’
23 91 LE MEVEL, Christophe FDJ + 1’ 41’’
24 177 VAN GARDEREN, Tejay THR + 1’ 41’’
25 19 TURPIN, Ludovic ALM + 1’ 41’’
26 97 MEERSMAN, Gianni FDJ + 1’ 41’’
i'm quite sure that was Bruseghin and Uran together.
Arroyo was dropped earlier.
this is easier than rbjhan i hope....
Nothing wrong with little self-love
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 8, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
VDS updated
1. Albertina The Txapela wearing Txirrindulariak of Txindoki 865
2. dan beringhele ORB, Inc. 756
3. Killbot Helpme 676
4. flatulent_moose team lemon 675
5. team top team top 664
6. grupetto gruppo sportivo velochimp 650
7. 4estru Crank Addicts 627
8. Tommy Ventoux The Knackers 625
9. runningb9 RadioVelo 622
10. Wendels CobbleU W 601
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
Albertina <---- struggling to contain herself. And failing.
WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Nice ride by Anton.
J-Rod had a big learning experience, and Anton rode like a Jedi. Very strong fighting style Igor Anton.
Here comes the autobus
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 Sep 8, 2010 11:50 AM EDT reply actions
That's the stage result.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
by lieutenantmudd on Sep 8, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Well there we go. I think some questions have been answered today!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Still no Bruseghin result
He was 4 or 5 on finishline. I’m sure
They had Uran/Nibali in 4/5 first
I was too quick. I’ll correct.
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
Teams with Bruseghin, Uran or Nibali affected. New top 10:
1. Albertina The Txapela wearing Txirrindulariak of Txindoki 845
2. dan beringhele ORB, Inc. 746
3. Killbot Helpme 666
4. flatulent_moose team lemon 665
5. team top team top 654
6. grupetto gruppo sportivo velochimp 640
7. runningb9 RadioVelo 622
8. 4estru Crank Addicts 617
9. Tommy Ventoux The Knackers 615
10. Wendels CobbleU W 591
More: http://www.podiumcafevds.com/results.php?y=2010&event=3&rank=vdsteam
"you folks are a little loopy" - P. Stetina
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