World Cup CX Liévin... LIVE
by tgsgirl on Jan 15, 2012 8:31 AM EST
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I'm going to give this a try, be gentle with me
And if I start to snore, just give me slap.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
women are super fast
Is that Vos v DvbB in the lead?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
Noooooo! Missed it!
Did he do the baby-salute on the podium again?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:44 AM EST up reply actions
That's great!
I wish every race had beer on the podium. Thüringen was fantastic for the really dark German beer, & riders with great facial expressions (& Arndt drinking everyone else’s beer!)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
That's pretty damn cool!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
The hat on the other hand.....
oh Rob, sort it out!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:54 AM EST up reply actions
I think they should all sport Big Pink Hats like Styby
in telenet colours…
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
Niels Albert op 2'05"
saving for the big one?
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
I asked myself the same question
That’s not how he usuallly does it, normally he’s one of the guys who goes for it everywhere
He got away with Nys and Peeters about halfway into the race
but got dropped by them near the end, said the Belga report
aussies attention
australian crosser in Lievin
Oh, Helen's overtaken Caroline Mani!
I think this is the most of a women’s CX I’ve ever seen live, other than Worlds
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I saw that on twitter the other day - uh?
I was about to ask “do they know NOTHING about CX???” and then realised what I was saying!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
It's in the rules
“No man-made obstacles, except barriers” or words to that effect.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
at the moment, yes
she didn’t win her 1st couple of CX races of the season, but has ridden herself into amazing form. Much like Sven Nys at the moment!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:45 AM EST up reply actions
I think she got second in her very first cross
and won everything else. Today was close for a moment when she was in real pain after a crash and dropped back to the Wyman group, 15 seconds behind VDB.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
My heart was in my mouth then
Really hoping no one injures before the Worlds. But she reminded me of Nys, the way sometimes when he falls, he Hulks Out & comes back faster.
Daphny was rubbing her arm as she came in, hope she’s not injured either
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
She's not been so strong this season for some reason
but she likes them muddy/sandy/difficult
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:49 AM EST up reply actions
She should be good at Koksijde, though
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:52 AM EST up reply actions
Ha!
I’m hoping Vos & Daphny didn’t hurt themselves today – really want to see if Daphny can repeat her Koksijde win over Vos….
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
I love Djoko
not only he’s really good, I also love his attitude on the court. He may not be as good as (the best) Federer or Nadal, but he’s great fun to watch!
Fed Express all the way for me!
The final Kim Aussie Open… final time waking up in the middle of the night for tennis?
(no, wait, US Open too. Or is she quitting after Olympics?)
Check out Balint Hamvas' pic of Lars vdH from the u23 race
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11119066&l=30bf98985f&id=166447390534
(surprise, mini-Lars won!)
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Because the bottom of the shorts should be arranged precisely along the tan line?
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 16, 2012 7:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But without the scar
I have a Harry Potter lightning scar on the palm of my hand. Kids are always disappointed when I can’t do magic.
That's pretty cool
(well, except for having to have the scar…)
I have a heart-shaped birthmark near my wrist, lots of people ask me if it’s a tattoo
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
So Elvish heritage is common in Belgium?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
It will even be live on Dutch tv, apparently.
No idea why, absolutely no other sports going on atm I guess ;)
Isn't there a ton of winter sports?
Eurosport is full of luge/skiing/tennis (and not the Track World cup, booo!)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
How do you feel today, after the kettlebell class?
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
Very, very achey!
Pain in totally random places!
It was a 2.5 hour intro class to teach basic moves & stuff, so no idea how I’ll feel if I go to one of the usual classes this week! Fun, though
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
I have some really comedy bruises
on my forearms, from failing to do a clean ‘clean’, & on my inner thighs, from failing to appreciate the width of the stance needed (I typed that 5 different ways, & this is the least rude-sounding description!)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
That's what I thought :)
After my first visit to the gym my muscles and joints were sore for three days.
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
Ha!
I’m sure exercise is meant to make you feel good!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
I can swim, I'm just not very good at it.
And I sooooo prefer fresh water to swimming pools. There just isn’t any here. But I will do laps from time to time at the gym.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
I still mourn the fabulous 50m pool I used to swim in in Leeds
where they had late-night lane swimming, with cheesy pop music on the speakers
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Ours has late night lane swimming too
Sadly enough, no cheesy pop music.
(and if you’re a bit early you can watch the waterpolo team stretch :o )
Ha!
My local pool is really scummy, the kind where you expect to get verrucas just by looking at the tiles…
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
The best at my gym was a couple of years ago when they were working on the inside pool
they opened the outside pool in late fall to make up for it. Lovely swimming in the pre-dawn darkness, when the air was cold enough that mist was rising from the water.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Sadly, they fixed the indoor pool.
And it’s always too warm for this Northerner. You shouldn’t be able to feel yourself sweat in water.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
It does
Wait until the fist endorphin rush :)
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
When you least expect it
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
It's a circular weight with a handle
you swing it and do various evil things with it.
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
Powers or Johnson
you know me & USA CX, you should be impressed I got the country right!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Ha, I really don't know much about the USA men at all
I know there’s 1 I’m supposed to like more, but I can never remember which, or why
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:21 AM EST up reply actions
The 'second-rate' Belgians will be very motivated to do well
they’re fighting for a world champs spot
Hey there!
Are you at home, or in a hotel lobby? Did you make it out of Baltimore in one piece?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
Home!
Be it ever so humble.
Our Christmas trees are still up.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Nice! Keep them up all year!
(how many trees do you have? Which Barbies sit at the top of them?)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
Just two--the regular one and yes, the Barbie one.
It has Barbie ornaments all over it, and an angel Barbie of some sort stuck on top.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
We had Kurt Hovelynck on our groupride this morning
as from 2012/01/01 he’s riding for Landbouwkrediet, but he was wearing the old, dark grey outfit.
Nice! Hope you waved at it for me!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 16, 2012 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Doesn't Renaat ever feel useless?
Most of what he says we can see happening on our screen.
+ 1
and Hugh Porter too….
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
So I saw the USA gets to send 5 men to the Worlds, as they're 5th best nation
How many does Belgium get to send? It always seems unfair, like with Track Olympics rules, that you can be in the top 10 in the world, but not able to ride Worlds, cos your country only has limited places….
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That's just not right....
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
when do they know who rides?
and do the spurned boys turn up to watch??
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
This isn't a course I hope they'll return to....
What’s next week’s like?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
Oops--sorry.
You all look alike. I stand corrected.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
where's the string of onions?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
God, I want that bread.
But I just lost the couple of pounds I put on over Christmas, and am going to be good until another 10 follows it.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Fake
Not smoking
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
That's more like it
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
Now that's some proper mud--sorry I missed it.
If I’d read the preview or something, I might have known where we were today. But I haven’t quite gotten to that point yet.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Running to the pits carrying your arm
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
or maybe not
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
Comments that not make sense
I haven’t seen a rhino yet, and they should be hard to miss
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, I didn't snore!
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not sure what wheel Pauwels is following
is his own shadow in front of him?
by straw dog on Jan 15, 2012 9:15 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
"Stybar: wat oogt -ie mooi, wat oogt -ie frist, wat oogt -ie lekker."
Wuyts loves him some Stybar.
was he licking his lips at the time?
I didn’t know Albertina provided commentary scripts
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
I was going to say, this does rather sound like something I would say
(mea culpa)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
I am here...!
What did I miss?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
This is why I follow races here.... ;)
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Do they even get off their bikes?
The steps, yes, but otherwise?
Damn, it’s not cross!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
One thing never changes:
Dutchies playing no role whatsoever.
Hi guys
Where’s K-Pow?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:23 AM EST reply actions
Oh
that’s not Zauner? I thought the all white was the UCI kit
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Gluing his wheel?
Wow, he has plenty of time.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Wuyt's doesn't agree.
Ziet er lekker uit.
by blackswangreen on Jan 15, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
pepto bismol anyone?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Shit they are going really fast...!
avrg speed anyone?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Wish they'd give the World Cup leader a different colour
so it didn’t look so similar to World Champs…
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and perhaps soon we could have a couple of castrated Bretagne - Schuller riders
in the field for complete confusion.
Oh, is he ok?
He seemed to genuinely get hit by that horrible stomach virus over Xmas – hope he’s up in time for Worlds….
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
What does a back block mean?
Is it like a muscle pull, or something else? I saw the phrase re Sven Nys last week (hmmm, Sven’s back & Niels’ pneumonia…)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
Apparently the sandpit had to be removed because it was in a corner
So I guess that rule “no man-made obstacles” is gone, yes.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
I gather
Nys refuses to win these dull grassy crits on principle?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:30 AM EST reply actions
As well he should.
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Looks like what passes for cx over here.
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
Well, I'm in NC
and all Ive ever seen are grass crit courses here.
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
where does it do for 2014?
Hopefully somewhere really insane, to make up for it?
I quite fancy seeing what a Swedish snow-and-ice course would be like!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
http://oijer.blogspot.com/2011/10/bildserie-pa-snovurpan.html
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by TheFigurehead on Jan 15, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
In 2 weeks time I'll be at the Worlds!
With Albertina & Urlaub – & gs & Broerie? & 20,000 Belgians!
I want to take a banner, so you can see us!
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I hear MORANS guy
is available for rent. He comes with signs appropriate for the occasion.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
buur bought one
31 euro but travel by train and bus included
wtf srsly
Pauwels from one extreme to another
He’s been leading the front group without a break since the first lap
and on a course where drafting must be factor, no?
he just wants to keep Nys away
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
I thought the guy in front with white leg warmers was Stybar.
by GreylockGrinder on Jan 15, 2012 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
and Stybs has leg-warmers, pauwels doesn't
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Next week's race is also good for him too, isn't it?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
I know, I mourn it about 4 times a week
aren’t we in the Netherlands next week?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
yes, you say
Sunday 22 January, Hoogerheide (World Cup)
FINAL WORLD CUP RACE
Hoogerheide is in Holland, but it’s so close to Belgium that you won’t know you’re in Dutchie land. It’s also really really close to the Kalmthout-Essen area, so Aernouts, Meeusen, Styby, Pauwels and Sanne Cant will feel right at home. There’s not too much height difference – it is les pays bas you know – just one bridge and one steep climb. It’s fast too, the riders only have to get off the bike twice.
Last three winners elite men: Niels Albert (2011), Niels Albert (2010) and Lars Boom (2009)
Website: www.gpadrievanderpoel.nl
Map
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
and Styby wants to actually win something
given it’s his last full CX season, & after his great start, he’s been invisible/damaged/randomly bad
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Lars done for the year??
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:36 AM EST reply actions
Figures
What with the road season starting tomorrow. Or yesterday. Or whatever.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
Like cats laying down with dogs!
"If Peyton Manning crashed onto a barbed-wire fence and returned to a game, you’d never hear the end of it for the rest of your life." Jason Gay
I prefer Styby's pink hats...
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
Bah this one doesn't look like CX...!
I am going for a ride…. (indoors) Freaking cold here… Have fun guys…! This is too clean for my poor CX taste.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
You know it's bad when an indoor ride is preferable to a race.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Ok will watch to the end but no more comments?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Hey, do we know anything about Bartje Aernouts' team?
If he was swapping, would he have done so on 1st Jan, or at start of next season?
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Yup
went home Friday.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
Phew
Do we know more about what caused it yet?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Haven't seen
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
the Gorilla could have won here.
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
I always wondered what grass-course races were
Vicky Pendleton started off riding them…. now I know
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
He was strong in the Boonen Invitational
easy win here.
oohlalalalala
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Well
could be an exciting finish between these two.
There will be some serious handlebar-pounding from Stybar if he loses in a sprint.
Funny that Styby's best race in months
is the least CX-like race! He really is getting ready to turn to the road full-time!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
Interview with his DS
- He’s losing the world cup here?"
° Oh, could be yeah.
Very “whatever” about not winning the world cup
Hasn't he won it 150 times already?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
does not have 'corporation' in his group
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Anyone know what time CET the TDU ends?
I’m guessing some hideous time of the morning….
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(I mean, the end of the stages, not the end of the race)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, really?
There’s a gap between the Crit & the race proper?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Pauwels
Not Styby’s year.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
pink bikes
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Pauwels likes that, doesn't he?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
(actually not being sarcastic there!
but it seems his preferred sprint style)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Stybar seems a little stronger on the climbs
and there is a
Ah well never mind.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
Via Lyne's twitter
crap. RT @stuthorne: Word from @FactoryRacing is that @timjohnsoncx crashed on lap one hurt shoulder leg and head but ok.
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I know!
Funny seeing Nys leading his group over the line – he should really just be sitting back
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
ding ding ding ding!!
Please make it stop.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 9:59 AM EST reply actions
For some reason I think it should be mooie boonen.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Laatste ronde
I’m guessing Styby should try to attack somewhere round, but can’t think where – he needs some tough technical section to go on
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that
is one bored looking chase group. Also, what’s with the English graphics on Sporza??
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 10:00 AM EST reply actions
Soooo, seven world champs men for Belgium?
Nys
Albert
Pauwels
KVT
Peeters
…
and then I’d take Meeusen and Aernouts I think.
If Meeusen is well enough....
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
You really are a subconscious girl aren't you? You read the selectors' minds!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
blerg
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
We were talking earlier how Styby is better on the steps
Styby’s accelerating like a lunatic!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:02 AM EST reply actions
Oh well
he’ll gain points on Nys, his closest chaser for the ugly kit
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by Chris Fontecchio on Jan 15, 2012 10:04 AM EST reply actions
Nys back in the sexiest kit going
thank goodness
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
Blimey, the race livens up!
Love watching Styby turn it on – he’s not an elegant rider, but damn, it looks effective!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:04 AM EST reply actions
Nys comes in in 4th
Seemed to have intimidated everyone else so they couldn’t sprint against him
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:06 AM EST reply actions
Powers 14th, Page 17th, USA fans
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:06 AM EST reply actions
So was Pauwels' fall an avoidable mistake on his part?
or couldn’t he have helped it?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:07 AM EST reply actions
I think his toes slipped from the first step
It all goes so fast and then you’re getting a bit tired, you easily make mistakes
I can imagine
I’ve no idea how they can make it through the hour without them all falling down
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Fifteen minute summary of the women's race!
http://web.me.com/edr/cycling/20120115_worldcup7_lievin_women.html
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
(is it ok to tweet it?)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Nys
“A little disappointing. I missed by start cause I picked the wrong tyres. I changed my wheels and I got stuck around 20-25s but if they really race hard in the front you can’t catch up. At the end I got fourth cause I was best in that chase group. I went hard for one lap and I didn’t get any closer, so I stuck with the chase group. No one in that group was good enough to help me. I missed my start and that was my own fault. The World Cup isn’t gone yet, and I’m not giving up.”
Dieter VT
“World cup selections… I leave that to the coach. I did ok, but in the end I made to many mistakes cause I had the wrong tyres. I needed Rhinos in the end. I gambled, but… Well, overall I’m content.”
Ha, maybe i should make Albertina bring one of those to Koksijde?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
But I was hoping Albertin would wear the marmottes!
Maybe she can dye them pink?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Lots of little Nys-ettes today!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:13 AM EST reply actions
(Now I'm imagining Albert trying to jump over a line of his girlfriends....)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
It would be like this, but with blondes
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Who is th bigger one Thibault rides with?
I’m assuming it’s Nys junior too, they always show a mini-Nys in proper kit, hitting some hard part of the course after the race is over
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
I think Nys has only one child
and actually the bigger kid might be Tibs. It’s been a few years, hasn’t it?
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
That's what I keep wondering
because he can’t be an adorable 6-year-old forever!
aw, check out his cute bike: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/mud-machines-close-out-the-season/13061
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Can some lovely Dutch-speaker google for Nys jnr in Dutch & find his real age, pretty please?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Part of me hopes he'll follow in papa's biketreads
part of me thinks what pressure to be Sven Nys’ son!
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Ah, thankyou!
I was confused, spelling it Thibault & Thibaux! (not sure if either of those are real names!)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Peeters
“Today I checked out the others, especially Bart Aernouts and Sven VT, but something must’ve happened to them and they fell back. So I was safe compared to them. But then I got stuck in a big group and if you got knocked back some it was hard to keep up, but I did well I think. I don’t think the coach expected me to win here, and I still had something left in the end, so…”
So, Pauwels has the World Cup sewn up?
What would have to happen for Nys to win? (apart from Pauwels dnf?)
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:14 AM EST reply actions
It's 15 points between 1st & 2nd, right?
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Ha
Dutch language interviewer interviewing a Czech in English. They probably both wish this was in Dutch :)
My feed died!
wish I could see it, Styby has a great accent
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
He sounds adorable in any foreign language. In Czech he sounds terribly manly ;-)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
to be fair, since I went to Mac, my feeds have been really good this year
I think sports-livez just turned it off early today
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
If you decide to try,
I can recommend Overplay. I use a Mac, seamless interface. From the U.S., service has been excellent to all of Europe. I think it’s a U.K.-based company, so I assume they will be equally good from there. Definitely worth paying the small amount for a non-free service.
And yes, I’m deliberately trying to hide this in a comment at the end of a CX race, or 1000 PdCers might overload their Belgian servers in a couple of months….
Amy Dombroski's twitter
Something to point out (if the following is indeed true): Stybar was on an aluminum bike & started on 5th row. And won. #Lievin
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:29 AM EST reply actions
In his interview he said he was fifth row after the start
so, he just Alberted the first bit of the race
Makes a lot more sense
thought he couldn’t be gridded that far back
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Huh, he did have to start from the fifth row
cause he was late to the start. So, his own damn fault.
Oh, tsk tsk tsk
Wait, maybe we should make him late to the start every race if this is the outcome.
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
@wielerman
Bart Aernouts naar ziekenhuis. Rechtervoorarm geraakt. #hechtingen #lievin #veldrijden
Bart Aernouts to hospital. Right forearm hit. #stitches
Bad, bad timing
Poor Bartje
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by Sarah Connolly on Jan 15, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
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