Tour of California Stage 1 LIVE
by Jens on May 15, 2011 4:00 PM EDT
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South Lake Tahoe - North Lake Tahoe Northstar 191 km
Shortened stage to 80 km, same finish as originally.
Live video: 17:00 US EDT (23:00 CEST, 07:00 AUS EST)
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And now the stage is cancelled, moments before it was to begin. Smart call by the organizers. No time to play fast and loose with stage safety. No doubt this was a hard, hard decision for them, with untold costs to sponsors (who I hope are understanding). I say cheers to the org. They did the right thing.
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podium?
"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."
so nwhat
"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."
disregard that
"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."
dropped a few, did ya?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
no just got back from a long ride
i’m pretty beat. just started the drinking
"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."
oh, dear, "the shack tour tracker"
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
fancy commercials on the tour tracker
i feel like im at a movie theater
just pixels with personality
i though they'd moved the ToC to May this year?
what’s up with the snow?
"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."
For no snow, try mid July.
Oh, wait, that’s booked?
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
Hey, anyone know when the PdC T-shirts are being sent?
Don’t remember who the direct contact is. But the two going to Ames IA, they can be sent now, if they’re ready… I have a vague sense they were supposed to be showing up by or around Tour of Cali time…
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
they will be shipped early this week
"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."
which means i'll see mine by memorial day
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
cool! This will make me happy, much.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
stage cancelled?
"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."
Lyne just tweeted that
"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."
Yep.
Stage is canceled – most of the team cars & buses are gone. Riders scattering. #atoc
https://twitter.com/#!/podium_live
"At Hoogerland all the rides are pointless and a waste of energy" -Jens
Is everyone still getting commercials on the tourtracker?
"At Hoogerland all the rides are pointless and a waste of energy" -Jens
well, sure, since the race hasn't started yet, if 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
It was after 1:15 when I posted that.
"At Hoogerland all the rides are pointless and a waste of energy" -Jens
and, race start was given as 1.30 usa pdt
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Hi, everybody! I know we'll be repeating this throughout the week, but you can
change the Miles to KM on the “STATS” section by just running your cursor orver the red header on top.
Hey hey hey
US fans have to suffer through KMs all year. The least non-US fans can do is suffer through on the fly translations
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
i don't understand cycling if it's not in KMs
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I actually prefer it now too
But only because I am used to it.
The computer on my bike is in MPH and I still wish races were marked in a unit I am more familiar with.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Miles for days when you're feeling good...
Kms when you’re not.
What else can I say? I'm really happy. --Vincenzo Nibali
That's the fault of the US for being incapable of accepting the incredibly easy metric system
I blame Britain
You can't spell epic without Giro
Obama should switch us to the Metric system
Perfect Obama policy – the right, sensible decision that everyone else happens to hate.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
tour tracker says "rider protest"
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
They still don't understand that Cali is not synonymous with sunshine.
And they keep signing up for a breeze of a tour, and then feeling surprised when they get wind, rain, snow, hail.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
What it comes down to
Is that, as hard as it tries, SoCal is no DownUnder….
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Well, neither is downunder france, nor are either of them italy, nor is Spain Belgium, or vice versa.
I was biking along the beach in Santa Monica and also peeling down the Cornice at Mammoth a week ago, and both were great. It’s a kick to go from the beach to the slopes at Mammoth in 3 hours (now that there’s a direct flight, un-eco though that may be). I love it that they’ll still be skiing in Mammoth until July 4. Jagged young snow capped peaks, volcanism, sea breeze, kelp. And, heck, a woman in the gondola was complaining that she’d only gotten in 70 ski days this winter, because she’s now cycling 3 or 4 days a week, so she doesn’t have the energy to also ski 5 days. But when you’re in the high country, spring runs late, and weather can happen.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
My point - well hidden as it was
Is that by the nature of geography, it will always be difficult for a race to be held at this time of the year in the USA, that includes decent climbing, and that is not open to the vagaries of the weather.
You are right, that part of the USA is awesome in offering up the ability to enjoy both snow and surf. When I lived in LA I loved the fact that I could ride up to the ski fields on the Angeles Crest Highway (okay not Mammoth,but still) and in the same ride, then head down to Malibu Beach for an afternoon snack before heading home (sure I didn’t swim, I could have, but I find this side of the Pacific to freaking cold for a swim at any time of the year).
Aren’t many places in the world where you can do that….
The only way for the ATOC to avoid situations like today is to (a) move later in the year or (b) drop the mountains and become more like Qatar and Downunder.
(a) puts it in competition with the TDF and the traditional lead in races to that and (b) well, no one really wants (b) at this time of the year….
So while I love, LOVE the idea of this race expanding into something more serious, (for a whole bunch of reasons, mostly selfish) I just struggle to see how it will do so successfully.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Maybe start in the south and go north?
"In addition, it also showed an enormous lack of respect to my dog, whose name they changed." - Oscar Pereiro
not sure what that does for you...
It’s not a question of buying one more week. Mammoth was in the 60’s and sunny 10 days ago, with 10 inches of snow before, and another 10 inches of cold fresh snow now (and a base of 10-20 feet). It’ll be 62 again (they say) in another 10 days, but there’s no reason it can’t get another 10 inches at the end of May or beginning of June—rare, but it happens.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
Actual viable contingency plans / fully duplicate routes, in very different surroundings?
Today’s weather for Death Valley is a very pleasant high of 82 degrees…
I’m not saying you can duplicate high country in an infinite number of accessible places. But you can get striking scenery and climbs within a distance that’s not insane for a transfer. Situation’s been looking dicey for a couple of days; if they had a REAL contingency plan, any real plan B, they’d have gone to it earlier, and come out looking better.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
P.S. they knew they were having an unusual winter months ago.
All that el nino / la nina stuff, sunspots, whatever all else. Not looking past the “average” risk of snowfall was pretty darn optimistic.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
Oh, and that sounds like a heck of a ride, BTW.
Gotta be 65 miles by freeway… what’s the cycling route?
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
That was definitely an all-day kind of ride, well over 100 miles.
Start in Pasadena, head up Angeles Crest Highway until the snow plows stop doing their stuff, then head back down. I forget the details, but I think that then head across towards Simi Valley area (I had a ride worked out that took me to the “Simi Ride”) and then work your way down via Topanga Canyon. As I recall the ride home was back down to Santa Monica and home via West Hollywood – I forget the details, but I do know that the ride home avoided hills as much as possible!
On of my most vivid memories of those rides is riding past cars, full of people in Ski Clothes, while I was wearing little more than knee warmers and arm warmers, often rolled down, and putting off huge clouds of steam into the cold air. Many strange looks; “Crazy cyclists !”
Of course the ride back down required that your pockets were stuffed with a few layers of clothing, and I can tell you that stuffing your jersey front with paper works, and that Newcomb’s Ranch is a good spot to get aforementioned paper ;-)
Ahh my “good old cycling days”. Not that there is anything wrong with the four hours I spent in the Pittsburgh rain yesterday mind you, but it does lack that sense of “epicness” :-)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I'm not in that kind of shape (understatement), but I'll mention it to Pieter. Thanks!
P.S. remember to vote tomorrow. (nonpartisan reminder! Don’t shoot, anyone!)
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
Uh-oh
Sounds like the riders don’t want to ride.
What else can I say? I'm really happy. --Vincenzo Nibali
Oh well, I suppose it's the sensible thing to do. But what on earth shall I do with my evening now?!
Dos cervezas por favor!
in britain, 9.29pm
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i don't think they've switched to british summer time yet, have they?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
okay, then. time for the stargate sg-1 season 3 marathon then.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I suppose I could watch The Apprentice.
I’ll have to watch it at the computer though, as the parents are watching Pirates of the Caribbean at about a million decibels in the lounge. I’d rather like the sofa really.
Dos cervezas por favor!
Never heard of him unfortunately.
The host of the US version is a destitute racist apparently though.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
As someone else pointed out this week
millionaires are never “self-made”. ;-)
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
That's obviously wrong
They can start as billionaires.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on May 15, 2011 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Albertina,
I crossed your friend twice yesterday. Light blue kit, long curly blonde hair… must’ve been her.
I waved once, but she didn’t respond.
She wears her hair in a pony tail but it's not all that long...probably her though..
can’t think who else it would be in that kit with blonde hair, unless it was Britt Jochems, who has really long hair, but I don’t think she in that area right now!
Dos cervezas por favor!
Boo! No need for the "race face" during training ;)
by Vlaanderen90 on May 15, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
unless it's race face training
I guess
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
I propose we crowd-source a fictional play by play of today's stage for the next two hours
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
they're not in bed yet...
… Zomegnan has them doing a 500km transfer to Greece for the rest day
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I am sure Frank's jersey fits him
Even enough to pull the swap off.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Yup, SHACKtracker (shudder) has announced the official cancellation of the stage.
Stay safe, everybody, see you tomorrow. Ciao!
Tour of America?
Merge with the Colorado guys, run it in August, and have 30 stages from LA to Brasstown to New York?
If cobble delusions are wrong, who wants to be right? -JFS PGH
by Chris Fontecchio on May 15, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
The Turd Duh Murrika
Could run from Orange County, thru Las Vegas to South Park.
And have a Mr. Hanky jersey.
Yes.
I’ve always thought that was possible. But there would be some long, hot, flat dusty stages. South Dakota in August. Serious headwind (or tailwind if going the other way)
I just don't think the American-psyche works that way (and Americans would be the primary audience of cette race)
We think in States and regions. A Tour of America wouldn’t register properly. Too long and too diffuse.
Not to mention too expensive and long.
I would love to see some other stage races form. I am still championing my imaginary race DC-Pittsburgh.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
that's a nice one.
A tour of New England or Pacific Northwest would work nicely. I’m sure you’re right about a cross country route—probably good for a one time spectacle but hard to sustain.
No one is remembering that wonderful proposal of a few years ago to actually do such a thing?
I knew it was a joke as soon as I saw a stage routed through Abilene.
Holy crap! I remember that.
Hard to believe it was 3 years ago now. Where does the time go?
Focus on easy first. If that's all you get, that ain't half bad - Caballo Blanco
Both
are doable in August, but tricky. PNW: not sure where the money comes from. Cascade Classic is awesome but can you expand???
If cobble delusions are wrong, who wants to be right? -JFS PGH
by Chris Fontecchio on May 15, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
actually i think a
tur d’america would be a great idea. Thing is it’s grandiose enough to really get people’s attention.
cross the plains during tornado season? not my idea of a good time.
at least the hurricanes give you a better chance of a heads up.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
That snow is a less godly signal than a volcano erupting?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Well, I haven't seen any viddy
but if the riders thought it wasn’t safe to race,… they did the right thing
Some riders didn't think Stage 3 of last year's Tour was safe.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
A bit off topic, but
Feltet says that AIGCP is going through with the boycott of Tour of Beijing. They refer to HLN as the source, but I can’t find anything about it over there.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
Last I can find is "UCI signs deal with Chinese authorities about Tour of Beijing"
I like tinkering with the boys.
- majope
I'm honestly a little dissapointed by all the entitled outrage coming from some of you...
…like it’s your God given right to have a bike race.
Guess what. If the riders don’t want to ride the bike race, for whatever reason, you don’t get a bike race. If you don’t like it, tough goddamn shit.
Perhaps some day it’ll dawn on you to actually appreciate what these guys do, rather than whine when you don’t get your daily entertainment.
Bullshit
People around the world do far worse shit that they don’t want to do for far less money every day. Day in, day out for their entire lives.
Sure. Maybe canceling the stage was the right call.
But there’s far worse working situations than a professional cyclist making tens of thousands of $ a year riding in the snow. I’ve seen entire families living on $1 a day in my short life.
If the roads were truly dangerous, the stage should have been cancelled. But wanting the stage to be run in all situations except that doesn’t mean I have entitled outrage.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
white out conditions in some parts of the road.
motos – who were caravanning to the finish had to pull off.
I've been to Tahoe
…enough to know that when it gets bad, it can get REALLY bad very quickly. Extreme weather can come up fast there.
"In addition, it also showed an enormous lack of respect to my dog, whose name they changed." - Oscar Pereiro
well, there presumably are contracts involved.
Not that we’re part of those contracts. Maybe there is a “rider veto” clause, maybe there isn’t. Be interesting to know which.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
but, yeah, if you have not been in a howling Sierra white-out, they can be unexpectedly fierce.
And “lose your fingers to frostbite” level of wind-chill, if you didn’t come prepared for it.
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
VS coverage has P&P standing in the snow at the finish, announcing the
stage has been cancelled. It’s 29 degrees there, I agree with the decision. Wet roads are especially dangerous at that temperature.
Vs is now repeating the Preview Show.
what are you, the patron or something?
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Sorry, correction
Andy wrestles Bigfoot.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on May 15, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
well, at least they have scarves to keep them warm
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I may have to study that in more detail before I can give an informed opinion.
I yearn for the cobbles--Edvald Boasson Hagen
dunno
Cance looks like he is about to be rendered pretty ’armless
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
"'Tis but a scratch"
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on May 15, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
it depends ....
if it’s a black bear or a grizzly/brown bear. For one you climb a tree. For the ther you stay still. But I get confused which strategy is for which ….
moo
based on my experience
you stand your ground, don’t show fear, and tell them to leave. they’re reasonable people. they’ll listen.
"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."
by ant1 on May 16, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i'm sure it's the grizzlies you climb the tree for
- black bears can climb trees. But first you have to ask them what kind of bear they are. (and hope they give an honest response)
a bike?
If cobble delusions are wrong, who wants to be right? -JFS PGH
by Chris Fontecchio on May 15, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
have you tried wrestling a cricket?
I can’t lay a hand on them…
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Of course I have
it’s true, but one can’t classify it as a loss either
You can't spell epic without Giro
Question
Is Schleck F the most mocked cyclist of all time?
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
yep - just takes him for a bike ride
And then kicks him when he is down…
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Personally, my stereotypes remain intact
I think of Lake Tahoe, I think of Michael Corleone coming home in the snow, and seeing his son’s toy car parked outside.
I mean, I’m sorry you’ve lost your bike race and all, but Lake Tahoe belongs to Coppola.
Can you imagine if those two ever end up in a break together...?
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Km 54
a man in a Borat swimsuit has realized it is cold and has properly clothed himself
You can't spell epic without Giro
It is common knowledge that one stuffs properly before publicly wearing a Borat outfit
so it is inconsequential
You can't spell epic without Giro
Andy stops riding; gets off bike
Looks back longingly for Frank
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Andy has said that was a very bad moment for him in the TdSuisse when Frank went into the ravine
because when the group he was in rode past, they just saw Frank’s bike, and no Frank, with no idea what had happened or that he was all right.
I yearn for the cobbles--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Luckily, Frank's crashes are comically, rather than tragically, blessed. So he'lll always be OK.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
News from Italy:
Angelo Zomegnan has used a map of California as toilet paper while smirking in delight
You can't spell epic without Giro
Km 60
Levi is concerned about his safety, borrows Antler guy’s helmet.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
KM 62 - A Euskie is observed not crashing
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Km 62
3 teams retire in protest against Bert Grabsch performing Modern Talking hit “Brother Louie” over and over again
Levi
now a spokesman for all things ATOC:
"The riders discussed as a group and we just don’t feel comfortable riding knowing what can happen, especially in light of what happened last Monday. We still have a full week of racing ahead of us, so we want to make sure everyone is healthy. With the weather conditions the way they are, racing today is just not possible. On behalf of all the riders, we apologize and appreciate everyone’s support and understanding."
Cyclists are so cool. Ever hear a baseball player apologize for an endless rain delay?
If cobble delusions are wrong, who wants to be right? -JFS PGH
by Chris Fontecchio on May 15, 2011 5:28 PM EDT reply actions
Km 68
Mark Cavendish has landed from Italy and joined the race so “I can win a bloody race again”
You can't spell epic without Giro
Don't lie: that's not a quote from Cav
no way he uses the word “bloody”
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
KM 74
Team Bear DQed for illegal camelbaks
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
PLus they have a new type of spokeless wheel
what the hell were the commisars thinking at the start?
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So what does it take to be a decent cyclocross rider on local circuits in the US?
I’ve never done cross before. No room in my tiny apartment for the bike. But I am pretty decent at medium length time trials and short intensive efforts on a bike. I figure that’s the making of a decent cross rider, right?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
In humiliating fashion, the bear which defeated Andy turned out to look like this
You can't spell epic without Giro
Rider propaganda
@taylorphinney
Hearing that 6 motos have just crashed driving the race route… Reinforces the decision not to race! Hope all are OK. #ATOC
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
How is someone supposed to stay on their moto when bears are in the middle of the road doing victory celebrations?
You can't spell epic without Giro
Heh, are you looking at the pictures
The only strange thing here is how the organizers didn’t pull the plug long before.
They were busy watching the Giro go up a volcano
did you know that the Giro went up a volcano?
You can't spell epic without Giro
Yep,
even the first pictures from this (their) morning were I thought indication enough that the stage would or should be cancelled.
Well... thi has been fun
But option (a) is stay up and banter all night about a bike race that never was, populated by increasingly bizarre bear related pictures and progressively more challenging piss takes of the bike handling skills of our favorite luxembourgish rider.
Option (b) is to get some sleep so that I can earn a living
so tara for now (sadly)
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Option A is what makes this country great
why don’t you just move to communist China?
You can't spell epic without Giro
We can all watch episode 21 of Prison Break season 2 on Netflix together and live comment?
Is that enough to keep you up?
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
You almost had me with your "sanity"
but then the movie with Kate Bosworth surfing in Hawaii started on TV.
They show Blue Crush on TV in Scandinavia?
Good movie though. If that’s what you are into.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
It was only a matter of time before this thread went in the direction if animal porn
You can't spell epic without Giro
My internet crashed, I come back, and this place has turned crrrraaaazy! Haha
Dos cervezas por favor!
We're bored.
And at least one of us drunk.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
At least one team probably would have been comfortable in the snow.
I yearn for the cobbles--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Km 82
Rumour has it that Andy Hampsten is taunting the entire Rabobank team.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
mmmmmmmmmfffffrrrrgghhhhhhharrrrrrr
gnnnnnnnnnnhkkkkkkkkkkkkkcongratulationskkkknnnnnnnnnnnn
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on May 15, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
chill, finally it was our turn!
BTW we won Sweden 6-1 in the Worlds final. In Ice hockey. Finland that is.
:o)
I refuse to acknowledge the last two goals
As I turned off the TV at 4-1.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on May 15, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
one day
they’ll hold the event when there aren’t NHL playoffs #bittercanadianwithnosportsmanship
moo
you won 6 Swedens? Where will you put them all?
"luckily for me i was born with an extremely high hemassholecrit level. no pills needed." -ant1
Congrats Bruce
And without the old guard (Teemu, Saku) ! Enjoy the night !
by FrenchKheldar on May 15, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
time for me to go back to dominating cycling with Riccardo Ricco in my computer game. 2012 Giro/Tour winner he is
You can't spell epic without Giro
Uh oh - I just heard there is a 100% chance of weather tomorrow.
(Thanks for the nice live thread to read through – Team %$#@ing marmot looks to be to be the best placed at this time…Of course, they could get the shaft tomorrow.)
The thing about weather is
no matter how much you want it gone it is always there, you just can’t get rid of the phenomena called weather.
You can't spell epic without Giro
Sacramento Criterium
If they ever do the Tour of California again maybe they should schedule 2 criteriums as back up plans for the days that they go to Tahoe. This way if it snows the US domestic pros will have a chance for a stage win and the pro tour riders could get some training in.
Yes, it's a good idea, but logistically it would be difficult .
It’s a shame this happened. It would have been both beautiful and entertaining. Bad luck. Not much one can do.
by sebastiandeluded on May 15, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Stage 2 being raced to plan looking unlikely
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/amgen-tour-of-california-still-under-snow-watch
Doesn’t seem like they thought this one through all too well.
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Just some bad luck, really.
I’m pretty sure they’ve already had temps in the 70s this year.
It’s really a shame, though. First they had that disastrous weather after going to all the expense and trouble to secure priority access over the Golden Gate Bridge (even planes were grounded, so no video), and now this. Two stunningly beautiful stages ruined by weather.
Hey, I’ve got an idea! Next year, let’s run a stage along the Hayward Fault…
"In addition, it also showed an enormous lack of respect to my dog, whose name they changed." - Oscar Pereiro
Organizers should make an early call for Stage 2
It looks grim at the moment and it would be more fair to fans on site to give early notice.
anybody have any info about today?
"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."
From Sean Weide, on twitter
Revised @AmgenTourofCali Stage 2 (Nevada City to Sacramento) is 98 kilometers. Two laps added to circuit finish.
Start time is 1215 local time.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on May 16, 2011 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
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