Paris-Nice Stage 6 - LIVE...
by ELVISGOAT on Mar 11, 2011 7:20 AM EST
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Rognes Aix-en-Provence 27 km
The long-ish TT makes a rare appearance in Paris - Nice. Making the race more or less interesting is the question? Can Klodi hold on?
Live video: 15:30 CET (09:30 US EST, 01:30 AUS EDT)
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Good morning!
Looks like everyone in the T-A tread.
T Mart is too good to lose this one, I think.
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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No meter! I am rooting for Klodi.
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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Yay...I need the fainting couch either way. Holding your breath for hours is hard...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Anything for Klodi...(cue Jens and FH)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Klodi FTW
He He, I and Klodi, Us senior citizens have to stick together.
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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You can call me Grandma!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I’ll never!
I know you like Klodi for the different reason – His charming English.
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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That and his lovely eyes, and....he looks beautiful on a bike...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
that's because the 1st rider at pn hasn't even started yet.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
well, until about 3 mins ago
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Afternoon!
Lovely day in London, and I’m feeling better…pity I have to be at work though..gah!
Dos cervezas por favor!
Hello!
24 hours Flue?
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
.
Nah, I felt nauseous yesterday, and really weary. Still rather tired but I feel better :)
Dos cervezas por favor!
well. that was interesting. i tried to post here, and sbn said that the page no longer existed.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
ya know, e-goat, jens is gonna get perturbed at you.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
He needs to get off hs hindquarters then and get the thread up before I do.
His supervisor will hear about this.
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
it was scheduled for 15.30 (that's 7.30am for you and me egoat). like just as the race started. that's how these things tend to work.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
He missed on last week
just making sure it went up. Who voted you hall monitor?
:-P
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
Potential early indicator: Alex Rasmussen.
Normally he is pretty good at TT’ing, but he said yesterday that he wanted to go slow today to spare himself.
1.24 behind at the intermediate
I guess he took the day off.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 8:10 AM EST up reply actions
I had him last year
He scored a few points here and there, but I honestly thought he would give me more.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 8:21 AM EST up reply actions
thats the probelm with Alex. Is he really serious? He has the talent, but
if he doesn’t do anything with it….
I like the kid
but I think his mind is still in the velodrome.
You don’t put all your faith in heart rate or power outputs, however; what’s happening in an athlete’s head is the most important thing. Aldo Sassi
He can't climb
so the races he can contend are narrowed down.
Any tickers?
The one on the P-N site still says that Kvachuk is the next rider to leave (yes, I’ve refreshed a number of times).
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
Vielen dank
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 7:54 AM EST up reply actions
http://www.eurosport.fr/cyclisme/paris-nice/2011/saint-symphorien-sur-coise-vernoux-en-vivarais_mtc436526/live.shtml
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
The official site is working now
http://www.letour.fr/2011/PNC/LIVE/us/600/allChronos.html
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 8:02 AM EST up reply actions
EG has a barn...watch out!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You come on over here you lazy git.
Be warned… I’ve seen the Seventh Seal TWICE!
:-)
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
I thought that would sober you up.
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
15. km
1. Gaudin
2. Kvachuk + 42"
3. Brutt +45"
This Gaudin dude
Who I know nothing about, still leads at the intermediate when both Jiggy and van Emden have passed.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 8:09 AM EST up reply actions
From his site:
25 years old, 1m90, 80kg
Was a track pursuiter in the youth categories, which explains his good time. Won several French titles on the track.
Had some nice results on the road too and apparently he won Paris-Roubaix U23 in 2007
You underestimate our ingenuity.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah. like just clicking on the "Full List" on the official page under riders to start.
but, we want jens to feel needed.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
President? I thought, Café is a Kingdom.
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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The King is dead, long live the new King: Jens
No reason he can’t take the Pres title too for fun.
Why? Does he secretly working for T-A Tread
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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Riblon taking best time at int.
leads by 3 secs.
From what I can understand from the Radsport-ticker,
Arthur Vichot suffered a clavicle fracture and a concussion in a crash yesterday
Bummer...he's had a strong start to the season...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
shit happens when riders takes risks on descends.
That forceful move yesterday looked risky. Win or loose, all or nothing type stuff.
good morning folks
"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."
yes please
i’ll go great with my donuts
"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."
check's in the mail
"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."
fuck, I got a lot of those laying around.
All of them signed by a guy called Ant.
humpf. jiggy didn't do too well.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yesterday's recap on ES
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
Looks like it's T-A
even though the link said P-N
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
Gerain Thomas takes the lead at the finish
38 seconds ahead of Riblon (who picked up the pace after the intermediate).
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
thomas best time at 35.25.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Grivko +24
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 8:51 AM EST up reply actions
Not exactly stretching your ability for "faith" with that pick.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
Be careful out there.
There were a lot of fresh cowboys in the peloton and it was a nervous fuss. Tommeke
no surfing the tsunami Gav
"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."
Heard about that quake this morning, scary big
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
since 1900
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
fyi, es2 has live viddy of t-a now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Vancan dominates.
Westra best at 15K, leads by 15secs
go lieuwe
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
ed's league
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
talansky and tjallingi both faster than thomas at the intermediate, at 5 and 8 secs behind westra's, respectively
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
whoa! smoked! westra in at 34.22
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
that's 1.03 on geraint thomas. what did he do? dawdle?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
that can't be right. 15 secs up on thomas at the intermediate. then 1.03 at the final?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh, there's a climb in there
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
prob
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
He said on twitter that he could've used a bigger ring
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
hmm, the intermediate's at the point where the impetus from the downhill finish has pretty much dissipated
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yeah
Riblon only lost 5 seconds on Thomas, compared to 33 on the first 15k. Same with David Lopez, 10 and 1.11. So Thomas didn’t finish as strong.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
Lets see..my favourites
1.Andreas Klöden
2.Tony Martin
3.Luis Leon Sanchez
4.Bradley Wiggins
5.Michael Rogers
6.Jurgen Van Den Broeck
7.Levi Leipheimer
8.Richie Porte
9.Ryder Hesjedal
10.Roman Kreuziger
You don’t put all your faith in heart rate or power outputs, however; what’s happening in an athlete’s head is the most important thing. Aldo Sassi
My favourites...
I am partial to Seahorse.
You don’t put all your faith in heart rate or power outputs, however; what’s happening in an athlete’s head is the most important thing. Aldo Sassi
Thank you :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sam San completely out of the top 10.
Now that would be a blow to my VDS team.
jens! 19 secs back at the intermediate.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Quite surprised by this
Nice result so far. We’ll see how well he did once the real big guns have finished.
been hitting hawaii for a while now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
de gendt thru the intermediate at +23 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
is he a time trialist?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
No really, according to himself.
But the way he pulled the break almost by himself, should indicate that he has what it takes to be good I think.
jens! in at +1.13 (currently 5th)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
bvls ch3 LIVE - sporza
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
-4
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
not until jvdb
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Spoilers Beware
I’m videotaping (digiboxing) Tirreno Adriatico. I want to watch it tonight while drinking several real-life ales, so please don’t mention the result in this thread
thanks
that's why there are two threads
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
schleck is on course
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
right on the course or a couple feet above it?
"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."
westra for me in ed's league
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
see if he hangs on.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
yes, he died after the last climb yesterday. Perhaps also today.
Needs more race Km’s in the legs imo.
no. 6 secs behind porte
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
you sure you read it right? it showed at that time that he was the most recent rider thru the check, but 6 secs back listed under porte.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
ryder 1.13 back at the intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
jani on course
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
tmart now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
porte in 1st, -28
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
or, 33.53
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Very nice :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
pushes tejay to currently 4th
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
ya know, jvdb, you need to learn to time trial.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Klodi in the house
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
just remember, BREATHE
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
see...I seahorsed :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I can barely watch...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ah, yes, the split screen now
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
VDS Meltdown
Still have TMart. Go TMart.
"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek
You mean you have something to melt?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
some more points down the drain.
things are going well for me now.
Sorensen brings the pain face
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Levi passes fat Schleck!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
you need to identify the intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
levi 4th
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
tondo thru the intermediate at 40 secs back
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Kloden at nearly 80 ks
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
33.44, by 9 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Panzer boy looking smooth so far
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
come on, jani
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
+1, says my VDS
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
no no no. i'm relying on him.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
ryder finishes at +2.43
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
left it in hawaii
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
and yet they zoomed in on Rogers
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
who finished at +1.38
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
new fastest at intermediate, 16.28
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
It's over for Klodie
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
Uh Oh-
You didn’t say “intermediate” The Wolverine is gonna get you!
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 white kit does Martin no favours...great riding though.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
that's right. ride into the back of the car.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
sigh. jvdb. there is no hope for that boy.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Over two minutes...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
figures - he's on my vds team (Roche too) - we have a tradition of sucking this season.
by JustJoshinYa on Mar 11, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
What you have JVDB too?
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
.
+3.00
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
to wiggins, the current leader.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
jvdb posted a 36.44
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
53 secs down
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Sanchez doing it tough
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He had a pain face to rival CAS
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
geez, kreuz....
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
since kiserlovski was tmart's 2 min man
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
I have very little info here
Bit confused about what’s going on
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
Wiggo currently first, Porte second...Martin will probably win and Klodi will come in behind Wiggins
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My pleasure...except i wish I could say Kloden was going to win
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up
Kisserlovski started 2 min before martin, was caught by Tmartin before climb. it seemed like Kiss’ was catching him on the climb but then got dropped promptly.
by professorfate on Mar 11, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
You have Kiserlovski
on VDS?
Really like him, cracking climbing skills…I wondered y’day evening if he could TT. Seems answer is nuh-uh.
Yes, yes I do.
Six points seemed like it was worth it, considering it’d be him and Kreuz for GT’s.
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
That Spanish Rabo kit is very bad...Lulu 10th
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
1-9 are pretty good time trialists (except for the surprising performance of Mollema)
It’s not a bad time
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
I thought 10th?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
lulu... what happened there?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
rein, currently 6th
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
based on intermediate
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
virtual, tmart, wiggo, klodi
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tondo in at 35.15
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
1km for jani
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
10th
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
You have a Bruce Gap on me...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
tmart, 1st by 20 secs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i was thinking a bib...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Kloden still looks prettier on a bike...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
that's right. keep your priorities straight.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
It's an easy choice with poor TMart
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm beginning to wonder if I've underestimated Richie Porte.
by sebastiandeluded on Mar 11, 2011 10:59 AM EST reply actions
Well der...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm in the same boat.
I picked Riccardo Ricco for my 2011 VDS team, and submitted said team well before the submission deadline. I fully understand the error of my ways, and plead with the VDS Gods to allow me to resubmit my team.
by PopUp Rolen on Mar 11, 2011 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
i just thought he was a tad overpriced...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
I agree...loyalty made me pay up...I'm sceptical he'll make it worth it, but I can hope.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ain't nothing wrong with hope
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Doing a lot of that at the moment...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hello! I had a feeling you might be lurking. So lovely you're here!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Isn't it lovely to see Porte still doing well?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Richie Porte is a great rider
He’s just not worth 16 points this year
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
I'm hoping you're wrong
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
I bought when he was 1, and he saved me from ignominy. I'm repaying the favour.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'd have gone to 10
4th in Worlds TT and mixing it up in short tours and Clasica Seb.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
I certainly underestimated him
He’s much more well rounded than I’d thought and looks set to score all the way to the end of the season.
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
last year's romandie and giro didn't convince you of this?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
I think price would have been an issue for many people.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I reckoned he's pretty decent
but still 9th with a 9min break in the Giro wasn’t tremendous.
Saxo likely forced into giving him bigger aims this year too.
It was pretty great for a neo-pro.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
what odds he'll be allowed another 9 minute break now?
close to zero, I say.
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
He was 7th
If you wipe stage 11 away, he still gets about 10th and just about ties Mollema for best young rider.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
You can't say that
All the conditions change. Maybe he would’ve had to work for the team etcetera etcetera.
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
Sure
You can’t relive races. But if you can’t relive races, people should stop putting an asterisk next to Porte’s Giro performance.
My point is that Porte’s real GC time + 12’45 is still a damn good time for neo-pro riding an incredibly hard Giro.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
I didn't.
But his points are too exaggerated, based on popularity and so on. Same thing goes (a bit) for Sep. But I couldn’t not buy him :)
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
you wouldn't have been you, otherwise
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
he better hope for dry roads and a screaming descent the next two days
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
klodi + 46?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Ironically it's Porte who'll give me points...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
and, whose fault was that
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
and I continue my VDS streak - consecutive days without a single point.
by JustJoshinYa on Mar 11, 2011 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
2 for me. hoping the weekend does better.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
What was that Klodi did yesterday? ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No, that Nice-Nice stage was carnage last year, wasn't it?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
usually is
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Never say die!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Jani sure let his side down
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
Why?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
he usually tt's better than this. but, maybe he's holding off for later in the season.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
He may have also been holding back to possibly defend the yellow jersey. I think he'll be doing a lot of support work tomoz
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I thought he would do better on today's stage
It seemed like a decent fit for his abilities.
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
I think a lot of these guys are saving it.
That’s why I was impressed by Porte’s ride. I doubt this is his main goal.
by sebastiandeluded on Mar 11, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
He surprised many...good for him.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He's a good man in a TT
French Champion previously.
Tho he didn't do that much last year
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Mar 11, 2011 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
My coworker, who also have VDS team, mocking me now.
He got T Mart and JJ on his team.
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
.
oh dear...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
+many
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
He is looking for Cav.
In the waste bucket!
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
.
I knew T Mart was going to have a fantastic season
But can a T Mart fantastic season hit ~1200 points?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
hard for a leadout guy to do that once the GTs begin...
by JustJoshinYa on Mar 11, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
priorities can change...
I wonder if they might not.
"There is nobody doing it for the money. Everybody is doing it because they want to ride bikes." Lizzie Armitstead
160 Yannick Eijssen (Bel) BMC Racing Team 0:06:53
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Makes sense...
I have him on my VDS team
Dat was echt een schwalbe!
I am disappointed in several up and coming rider's results
Maybe they just weren’t trying.
142. BUSCHE Matthew 82 TEAM RADIOSHACK 38’ 54" + 05’ 30"
155. RASMUSSEN Alex 25 HTC – HIGHROAD 39’ 25" + 06’ 01"
90. FUGLSANG Jakob 133 TEAM LEOPARD-TREK 37’ 17" + 03’ 53"
80. KOREN Kristjan 115 LIQUIGAS-CANNONDALE 37’ 04" + 03’ 40"
47. KREUZIGER Roman 77 PRO TEAM ASTANA 36’ 14" + 02’ 50"
48. SPILAK Simon 207 LAMPRE – ISD 36’ 17" + 02’ 53"
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Really?
Busche – who he???
Rasmussen – can’t climb
Birdsong – injured in crash
Koren – why waste energy when you’ll be working tomorrow
Kreuziger – yeah, strange one
Spilak – I don’t think he’s all that, not convinced he has the stamina yet
I’m more surprised that VDB hasn’t done more to improve his TT situation, and that Mick Rogers didn’t do better. I expected about what we got from Peraud and Taaramae, but had high expectations of them to begin with. Great effort from Westra. Has there been a day this year when a Vacan hasn’t either been out front or at least top-10’d?
Busche is a domestique on Radioshack
He was a neo-pro last year. I only know him because he went from amateur ranks to Radioshack in a few months. He was a cross-country runner but picked up cycling.
He got 3rd in the Tour of Denmark last year. He didn’t make the cut for my VDS team, but I thought he’d have a pretty decent season.
Could be the same situation at Koren – why waste the energy when you have a teammate ranked above you.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Spilak crashed
Yesterday, I think. Don’t know how bad it was.
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
Paying his dues
If you’re interested, I can translate a short interview he gave to a newspaper here. Says he’s just working for the team, and that World Tour races are pretty hard on someone who, technically, is still a third year U23.
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
I didn't hire Kreuziger to score points in T-A.
I’m hoping for the Ardennes and counting on the GTs.
by sebastiandeluded on Mar 11, 2011 11:39 AM EST reply actions
ya mean paris-nice
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Mar 11, 2011 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
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