TDU Stage 4 Live-ish: Settle back with Auntie
by Seahorse on Jan 19, 2012 11:21 AM EST
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(This photo of the glorious one is courtesy of flatbagger, our man on the spot)
One need only look at the profile to suspect that Greipel will once again steal the stage. He's a very worthy contender, but young Bling Matthews is feeling very despondent. He thinks he's let his Rabo boys down because he couldn't keep Renshaw's wheel today. I hope Hutarovich doesn't win because listening to his name being mangled in such spectacular fashion, and repeatedly, is like fingernails on a blackboard. I wouldn't quibble with a GE win either, but short of a miracle, I can't see it happening. They don't seem too downhearted if the twitter chat about the captain of the ship in Italy falling/slipping into the lifeboat is any indication.
PS. The last three kilometres are so flat, this is a finish for the big men.
This is how it looks at the beginning of the stage:
1. GREIPEL, Andre (GER)Lotto-Belisol11:54:52
2.KOHLER, Martin (SUI)BMC0:08
3.MATTHEWS, Michael* (AUS)Rabobank0:12
4.DE GENDT, Thomas (BEL)Vacansoleil -DCM0:14
5.GERRANS, Simon (AUS)GreenEDGE0:16
6.BAKELANTS, Jan (BEL)RadioShack-Nissanst
7.BOASSON HAGEN, Edvald* (NOR)Sky Procyclingst
8.VORGANOV, Eduard (RUS)Katushast
9.DENNIS, Rohan* (AUS – SA) UNI SA – Australia0:17
10.FLORENCIO CABRE, Xavier (ESP)Katusha0:20
This looks interesting: http://www.mapmytracks.com/events/tour-down-under-2012/race/stage-21
Live-ish ticker. It is quite informative.http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/live-feed.htm
Radio: http://www.abc.net.au/local/players/internet_radio.htm?streamFile=localadelaide&streamTitle=Grandstand's%20Tour%20Down%20Under#cf
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6th on the Alpe d'Huez
And 4th the next day in the time trial.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Video recap
At some points the commentator suggests Thomas DeGendt is trying to win those sprintermediates for the money. Nope, I’m 110% sur he will try to finish as high as possible in the GC.
Normally TDG tends to let other riders win those intermediates. He focuses on the stagewin. But he didn’t do that here, he made it pretty clear he wanted every possible time bonus and there can only be one explanation for that.
:)
He is a bit too confident IMO.
He told the Belgian press before the season that his goals for this season are:
- Ride a good GC in Giro and Vuelta
- Win a few stages in WorldTour stageraces
That is a bit much for a guy who’s never had a good GC placing in a WT stagerace and has only won two stages in WT stageraces.
On the other hand: I do believe he’s got an enormous physical potential. If he can find a good physical trainer and a DS who manages to control him, he can become one of the greats.
ya gotta start somewhere
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Can I claim the win again on some sort of loophole?
Seahorse! Arbitrate!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
10 min gap? no, i don't think so.
"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 Jan 19, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
yehoo is the most tested person on PdC
No chance of being doped.
Ok, Loophole:
In 2012 first person to yells Bah! Is the winner. Yelling Podium is so last year!
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
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Just for albertina. Quinziato and Burghardt are loving this race :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yum, quinz
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh my! lovely!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 7:26 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
The GreenEdge face has many bare and 'real' chests, but there's not a face that resembles Quinziato's ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i've rec'd this post so it will stay at the top of the fanpost list. others, please do likewise. cheers.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
In some ways I'm happy that Greipel took the jersey from Kohler.
Taking the leaders jersey by snapping up those int. bonus seconds without getting close to the real front at any of the finishes doesn’t quite do it for me.
(I know the tactic is smart etc, but ….)
So the Greenies are banking all the $$’s on Gerrans taking the uphill sprint on Sat and thereby the GC lead?
Well he's the only guy who can climb, so what should they do?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A little surprising that they don't have someone up there going for these flat stage wins
Probably a combination of the dominance of Lotto (and “just Andre”) and their guys not feeling on form?
Personally I’d rather see the Green Edge team hit MSR fully primed than peak for the TDU….
Come out of the blocks aiming big.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I don't know
You have a team built around
1) Sprinters and
2) Australians
It seems insane to not to target a race built around
1) Sprinting and
2) Australians
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Logic ? You're applying Logic?
While your point might be logical, it bares no resemblance to the realities. The squad is clearly not here for the stage wins.
Stage 1 – Highest finisher Gerrans the rest of the team came in 1:40 down – so I gather they had been dropped before the crash ?
Stage 2 – Highest finisher Gerrans Meyrs was there with him, but the rest of the team came in many minutes down
Stage 3 – Highest finisher – Spew’n McEwen, Gerrans up there as well, rest of the team in the back half of the bunch (or out the back in the case of O’Grady and Turbo)
These results are not a sprinting squad misfiring in the bunch sprints, but a team supporting one guy – Gerrans. Even if that team does appear to be made up of sprinter dudes.
Thus I suspect that they are aiming for the GC with Gerrans, and riding their sprinters into form for bigger races over the pond…
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Touche
I was trying to make the argument that they should be though.
When I take a closer look at their lineup though, none of their sprinters are Greipel-quality except Goss. And I will acknowledge that Goss – their biggest star – should not be in form in January. (Especially with how great he looked last spring – like him taking pulls in the mountains for Tony Martin – compared to his middling summer performances)
But still, with a team with so many sprinter (Australian ones no less) they should be contesting the sprints. Perhaps that is McEwen’s role and he just got caught up in the crash the 1st day. Who knows about the 2nd day.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
The Green Edge guys don't seem to regard it as a Sprinter's race this year
by wannabe_scattista on Jan 19, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
They're hoping they have bigger fish to fry in Spring I think.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Most Australian riders only catch a glimpse of winter, but when they were boys dreaming on the sofa,
O’grady’s P-R win, McEwen’s dominance. These were the stuff of hope AND dreams :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Evans and the TDF - the ultimate dream
Phil Anderson has a lot to apologize for, setting dreams so high :-)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I love the young ones mentioning kind words Evans had for them.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
winning is key. Even a small win somewhere.
Clarke’s win etc. Evans’ of cause was the greatest of all.
We only have 1 SSR here (Denmark) and the local boys are expected to
dominate and win everything or its seen as a failure (like in ’11). Granted theTdU is a considerable bigger race.
It's also in January
I guess that cuts both ways though. On one hand, you’d expect Australians to be in better form. On the other, being in form in January is probably a bad idea.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Also don't overlook the value of the win for Clarke from the UNI-SA team
pretty much everyone recognizes that team as the National Team for riders who don’t have a contract with a big name team.
A win for that team is as good for national pride as a win for Green Edge (maybe even more so given the underdog nature of it all)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Its a plan. Aim big is always good imo.
Otoh, there will be even more competition at MSR.
Well, what happened to Goss?
Leader role dragging him down a bit?
Rec'd...! And I am home.... sort of.
Going to pick up Felix from the sitter. My little man is not feeling to good.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Sad to hear your little one is not well
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
We are back.
He is just fine. A little cold… (normal for this time of the year)
Funny thing?? The sitter asked me: “Why you didn’t go riding your bike today?” everyone knows I ride after work Thursdays and Fridays.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Hey question to everyone...
What do you guys want me to include in the preview of San Luis?? Never did this no clue what should i look for?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
difficulty of the parcours. will any sprinters do well? if so, who? any pertinent links, i.e., profiles, text tickers, possible viddy. whatever strikes your fancy.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Researching, researching.....
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
oh, and don't forget the time zone differences
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
+2 hours... that one was easy...!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
pablo, pablo, pablo... you forgot the ozzies and the europeans... and a few others
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Aaahhhh crap..!
I hate maths..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I am in NJ, East coast.
Argentina’s time is 2 hours ahead of s now. so that makes Belgium 4 hours ahead of Argentina… Right?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Couldn't agree anymore..!
But you put up with un when she stars asking…
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Good luck..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Great Pablo, you're the most awesome Argentinian I know!
A classical preview talks about the race course, the riders, favourites,…
But you could make it more interesting by talking about stuff you know (local geography, food & drinks that are typical for these regions, road conditions, climate, funny or interesting anecdotes about the cities they ride through….)
+1
a nice writeup of the Argentinean history would be nice too. Ideally I would want to be able to throw my Lonely Planet travel guide out the window.
(and pablo, please don’t forget any inside information about the red light districts)
Look, Pablo.
Request of the red light district guide came not from me. See…!
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
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How much did you have to pay Uphill to do that for you???
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
how many more do you know broerie?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
easy!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
uuuuuh sab juan and mendoza are just a few hours away from San Luis...
Those two provinces are known for the good quality of their whine. Or was it quantity of wine drunk? Can’t remember I had too much wine.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Wow, these threads are up early!
Gives the Europeans a chance to appear. When does the actual race start?
5.5 hours
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yes! Thanks Seahorse!
It’s far too late for me to stay up, but I like reading them the next day!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 19, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Some fresh morning news about the stage etc.
Article on The Sydney Morning Herald site.
Race didn’t start yet, but we have a breakaway already.
Yeehoo and Albertina. They were first here and we didn’t hear from them since.
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
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I'm back. I have more stamina than yeehoo.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 7:28 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
The Adelaide Hills are a sea of Lycra colour already
I hear there were nearly 8000 in this morning’s Etape. No Etape for me, but i’ll go out for a wee jaunt and find an idyllic spot to watch them pass. Catch ya later.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Flatbagger: our man in Adelaide!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I don't want to go on the trainer but I have a little gap to broerie...
have to keep it. He might go for a 100 km this weekend. http://app.strava.com/challenges/ride-base-mile-blast
Stupid challenges i get my self into it..! And then I hate to loose…!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Be back in a few.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I just hate that apparently walking counts towards the running challenge
So not right….
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
Hey I just keep walking.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Race hasn't even started and we have 70+ comments?
Are we a little deprived, people? ;)
I NEED MOAR MUD
And you can see he's looking good. Even Flatty thought so. Great photography!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
As always, Cyclingtips blog is filled with gorgeous pictures from Veeral Pate.
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2012/01/tour-down-under-greipel/
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Interesting piece from the Sydney Morning Herald on Bling Matthews.
Personally, I’d like to give Graham Browne a spray.. ‘Schooling’ Matthews in public is not okay.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling/young-rabobank-sprinter-blows-the-plan-slips-off-renshaws-wheel-20120119-1q8fq.html
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No...I'm just trying to 'attract' people to this thread. Summer session finished yesterday, so this is my first day of
holidays (well aside from grading a squillion papers).
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hmmm...there's some merit in that ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
just every 3rd or so
Hell, you may even meet some of the students who claim they are working hard.
work? what is this "work" you speak of?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yo. Any chance of a PdC hug tonight?
I need one.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 7:29 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
I won't bore you with the details so I'll just say 'men'.
Or, ‘man’. Feeling so fed up and cross that I could scream. Waaah. You probably don’t need to know this, but PdC threads can be a useful way of cheering yourself up!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 7:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I suspect most of us know this. But the man's a bastard and a fool Albrtina if he hurts you!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Get with the program Uphill!! Pretend if you have to. After all, albertina won't be able to see your body language.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I am firm but kind ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ok, let see… Whoever wins today, will dedicate his win to Albertina!
That should cheer her up! A little?
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
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Sicard just had a little foray especially for albertina
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Even better.
Lets name every 4 stage of every TDU The Albertina’s stage
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
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Of course. Do you need me to find more bare chests? what happened albertina?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Beer would make me cry
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 7:42 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I've been trying to think of a situation
where a beer would make things worse; and I can’t…
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I know it's not Quinziato Albertina, but Leigh Howard is a strong lad :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thanks, not bad! :)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 7:46 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
In actual fact, I think perhaps Will Clarke may make girls hearts flutter...and he's 6'3" :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I had noted that Will was 'interesting' ;)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:31 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
he looks in pain...is he ok?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
This was after Stage One in the 40+ heat. He's fine :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Apparently, no Tour for Barbie
again this year, http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/news/34401/no-tour-de-france-for-haussler
~ Gavia ~
I like the way he's thinking. Those Olympics spots are going to be VERY hotly contested.
My guess is O’Grady will be selected on sentiment (I think only one other Australian has made it to six Games), Evans is a certainty barring ill health, as is Goss, and Gerrans is hungry. Big challenge.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Australia Olympic RR team looks the hardest in the world to get a place in
(and the selected TT rider has to be in the road race squad also)
No cost. It's the government station. As we have no Big Brother, she's referred to as Auntie.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thats what I keep telling the central bankers here.
Just keep print the damned notes. Big notes.
FWIW
I think that a lot of credit goes to the team at Auntie. Their commentary is so raw and fresh, so damn Aussie (and by that I mean just wrapped up in the awesomeness of sport in general), that it makes it a joy to listen to, for me anyway.
The perfect situation would be streaming live video (on mute) and the Grandstand guys up loud and clear.
While I can’t understand a word of what they are saying, I get the impression that the team at Sporza have a similar vibe on air.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Hey, as we know, 'It's all about the vibe.'
I love its quirkiness and enthusiasm too.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm not sure that translates well ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That may be
But I do love that film. Unlike, say, Kath & Kim, it never makes fun of its protagonists in a mocking or derisory way (even though it does make fun of them). There were some scenes in Fargo that were similar. ‘Laugh at these people all you like’, the film seemed to say, ‘but you’d be hard-pressed to measure up against their worth.’
Couldn't agree more. It's even on the HSC list for English in NSW.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
"tell 'im he's dream'n"
One of the phrases that I insist my ’merican coworkers get used to. It joins:
- HTFU
- fortnight
- avago
- fair shake
actually as I start to list them out, there’s quite a few :-)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Please tell me you've made Cloudstreet compulsory reading.
My American friends LOVE it…as of course do I.. No-one captures Australian vernacular better than Winton.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I hereby promise, that I will, by the end of this year
have read that book.
My partner resisted for years on the basis of Winton being Christian.
English lit profs…so precious. When he finished and became besotted by it, he read the whole ouevre, and admitted that in this case, he’d been wrong. He rarely is ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I have so many unread books, I have almost been afraid I would have a similar reaction
But your proselytising (pardon the use of that term) has had some effect.
Funnily enough (now), so did I, but it was on a teaching list so I had to read it.
I was stunned by its beauty and humour. I’m actually not a huge fan of Australian authors.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You don't even like 'Such is Life'
(ducks), so that proves it
If I try it again, will you read Winton?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Seahorse, don't worry
I have promised already in this thread to read Cloudstreet by the end of this year. You need not put yourself through unpleasantness, least of all on my account.
I understand why Such is Life is not for everybody, although its discursive style fits the bill for me.
I read it more than thirty years ago. I may be better placed to enjoy it now.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well, that's entirely a matter for you
I do hope you like it, should you decide to read it.
I've changed my mind many times with books.
Sometimes I was just too young the first time I read it. The Great Gatsby was a revelation on the second reading.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The first thirty pages are a challenge. I see you as a Cloudstreet man for sure LH.
The Bone People is both beautiful and awful, so i hope you like it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Always a pleasure.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's missing an H I assume?
as in Have a go.
Or if it was an aussie bloke saying it, it’d be – fucken avago mate!
by blitzer maloney on Jan 19, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Have a go. (ya mug). It means be brave and try hard.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And countless others from this film...
‘Get your hand off it’
‘The vibe’
‘Ah, the serenity’
‘This is going straight to the pool room’
Not to mention any line uttered by Farouk.
'Aah the serenity' is my favourite, along with, 'Tell 'im he's dreamin'.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Truly?
The Standard course, I assume.
I can understand including it, although I would have thought it might be too much a political film, given the film’s pretty clear analogy to the Aboriginal land rights situation.
Until recently it was in Extension in a unit called Retreat from the Global.
I taught it along with The Bone People and Seamus Heaney. It sits better there than in Standard. Retreat was all about the collapse of the Grand Narrative.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Have you ever seen it? It lovingly looks at our many quirks.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think you'll love it. Consistently rated as the most loved Oz film of the past twenty years.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think it should be you who tweets Auntie today.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There is. I'll see if I can find it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
#abctdu
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
that's the hashtag
Is there a particular account though that I can direct it to? and are you on Twitter?
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
No, but I think I can find the whole thing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ahh found them, I think
@abcgrandstand
or is it
@891adelaide ?
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Grandstand I think but this is how zoerochelle did it:
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Can I just say that I also think that the TDU site is good. I like their ticker.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
would be better if it auto refreshed
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I am back....
And I am tired. 1 hour or more on the trainer. Angels plus something else.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Did you manage to stay with Contador?
I am really starting to like Angels. The 8 minute effort is just about perfect.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Dropped him about 2 minutes into the climb.... Poor guy.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Obviously climbing like a homesick angel, pablo.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Shower time... before everyone around me become an angel
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Did you say you were starting to like
(Sorry Seahorse, the linking disease is back)
Love it! But could you just tell me what song you chose, so I don't have to click the ink?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
especially relevant for Angels songs
There is one in particular that is not good for little ears – but is f’kn brilliant to yell out loud in a pub with a bunch of your mates :-)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Pablo. Step off the trainer now! You are too young for angels.
Angels plus something else.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I am not going to be one... No just yet.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Mutterings that Will Clarke is in trouble. i hope not.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
and then some
Hope that he’s not left with a long solo ride out the back though. He deserves better than that.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
hmm, maybe.
The others on that nat team probably also would like a bit of limelight.
He'll be gutted, and IF he is hoping to attract a last minute European contract, then finishing is important.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
why would he break his contract with Champion for an uncertain thing in Europe?
He’ll be there this year with them plus it’ll be a slightly easier step than last year when he got his butt kicked
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 19, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
See the 'if' in upper case?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Free-er - oh no.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Perfect I'd say, but for the full effect tune into the radio too :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A Swede? Drunk?
Have you been visiting Copenhagen?
An Euskie rider trying to bridge up to the break.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I don't trust Australian pronunciation at this stage :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think you mean Adrian Saez de Arregi. New boy :)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:33 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Time to put some tucker in front of the grommets.
Be back later.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
So they're surfing in their dreams?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Grommets are baby surfers and tucker is food. Remember the 'tuckerbox' in Waltzing Matilda?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Tucker' is a common way to refer to food in rural areas.
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled
“You’ll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me”
Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda
“You’ll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me”
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled,
“You’ll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me”.
Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong,
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee,
And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker bag,
“You’ll come a-Waltzing Matilda, with me”.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I thought muk said he came from Georgia?
whats with the Aussiespeak?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
nevermid I just looked up stage 3 blog and yup, he from Brisbane, Australia
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
He comes from Brisbane, Australia ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, that was my place of departure
my childhood was on the mid NSW coast, with a beach out my back door….
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I live in Woolgoolga :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Safety Beach is 2kilometres north, but the beach is very ordinary.
Woolgoolga, Arrawarra and Mullaway are the places to be :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We make a point of vacationing at the beach every summer
and while they are yet to progress to a board all three kids have their own boogie board and the eldest is none-to-shabby on the shore break. Her and her brother are also getting better at body surfing.
Dammit my kids will be comfortable in the ocean, no matter where we live!
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
My nephew, having spent the last 6 months in South America, is now happily surfing in Mexico :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Gorilla just won int sprint for a 5 sec bonus
by blitzer maloney on Jan 19, 2012 8:24 PM EST reply actions
Spoilsport. Give Bling some love!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wow, Jen is on a live thread! :)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:34 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ahem...we're all Auntie supporters here. We rather like this version of 'live'.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well of course. It's almost mandatory.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
For you West Coasters, it seems ideal.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah
I like it. That’s why I was wishing for streamy. It’d be a fun race to watch from here.
~ Gavia ~
The next two days Jen, although I may turn off the sound and stay with Auntie :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Finally some racing news!
whew
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
o/t how far are you from the South American showdown in Argentina?
(sorry about my ignorance)
other end of the Continent
500,000 miles
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
I have no clients there
I have a better chance at reaching Belgium or France for business.
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
None of my business... what kind of business?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Accountant
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
tax
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Ooooh understand why you don't have business there now.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
both
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
He also a magician.
His magic – to make his boss believe, that he is most dedicated worker in the office, specially during live treads :)
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
.
there is..!
Lovely places..! the problem is no structure to hold this kind of event.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
One of our French clients
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
They export 'heart of palm'
click product.
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
(CN)
The final 30km loop into Tanunda will be a mix of cross, tail and head winds.
,
in Kansas, they call that a Twister
Soli Deo Gloria
Here they call it hard, or call in Stuey ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thank you. and now i have that sound running thru my head
(hmmm, have to go dig out the movie. i’m sure i have it wander around somewhere)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Glad I could help :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
tho, it does sound funny with stuey as opposed to maria
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Lots of money to charity :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Apparently Jay McCarthy is a name to watch.
Offcial results 1st SKODA KOM Smith Hill (Cat 2). 1: Jay McCarthy (AUS – Qld) – UNA 2:Ruben Perez (ESP) – EUS 3:Blel Kadri (FRA) – ALM 4:Gatis Smukulis (LAT) – KAT
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ruuuubeeeen! He can have my first 'aupa' of the road season :)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:43 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
He dedicated it to you!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i'm gonna confuse him with j-mac (jason mccartney)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I've had that problem in my head already.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think today's stage will prove a bit difficult
for most sprinters, if it is ridden at a fast tempo.
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Good, although I'd like Bling to survive.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
he is impressive so far
the lad packs a punch!
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Hi geert. Is it late in Belgium now?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's 2.45am in Belgium
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
For you too?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
albertina is an hour later (be in the uk and all)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
My mum? not a chance!
I’m fine but feeling a bit morose tonight (see up thread!)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:50 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
How about just sunny? Albertina loves Belgian weather.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Nothing if you like grey and cold 0=
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That's our prescription for the heat, although I like Boags :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Beer
Aussie for a damn fine drop of beer
Don’t believe the commercials touting some other watered down drop in a blue can….
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
hey, when I first visited Australia they force fed
me Fosters and I picked up the tab.
They were having a lend of you. (Do you teach your guys that too muk?)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I will admit to liking Foster's, once
In the US South, having been served pretty watery rice-based beer for many weeks, and on a stinking hot day, a friend produced a bottle of the old amber nectar for my enjoyment.
Fairly leaped down the throat. Foster’s has never tasted so good as it did that day.
never tasted it
but it can’t be as bad as budweiser
Not quite, but it's not a lot better.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Earlier In my life, after a hard workout,
I often enjoyed drowning a beer quickly. Brand really doesn’t matter here.
I learnt to drink beer in my first country posting.
It was about 35 degrees every day with no air conditioning. We were all at the pub 10 minutes after the bell rang.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
To my eternal embarrassment, I still always order a middy of New in a pub.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I am content enough to drink Tooheys Old, but it must have been a decade or more since I last had a New.
Spend most of my time in NSW.
Most have been in one of the bars.
I occasionally drink Old, but I know as a beer drinker,
I’m limited in what I really enjoy.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I found out that an old school mate
Is the owner and brewer at the Lobethal Brewhaus which is SA’s largest boutique brewery
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Very good connection :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Most would say Australians are too, but I was a slow learner.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Drinking after work? Sure!
Gotta get the pulse up for a while first, otherwise the taste of the beer is the key driver.
Nothing!
I love riding in Belgium all the more when it’s rainy and windy! Makes me feel hardcore :)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 20, 2012 3:52 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Come and ride with us here at 35+. You'll feel hardcore then too.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
it was sunny here today but still bloody cold, minus 26 degrees celcius this morning - ouch!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
purty
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Golden as in Kicking Horse and Rogers Pass?
I’d like to be there this time of year.
by blitzer maloney on Jan 19, 2012 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Blimey, it's a bit late. I should sleep.
Lying in bed currently with PdC on the iPhone!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 19, 2012 8:48 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
delete that, I just got back on now and read your morose tales from above, and I give you a hug instead of silly posts OK?
you can read this when you wake up Friday morn. Hope your Friday goes well . . .
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
bye for now, I just dropped in to see whats goin on at the Cafe and I'll be back later for the finish!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
I'm not a big fan, but I found this quite interesting.
http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/anthony-tan/blog/125555/strong-will
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Come on guys...!
I am eating… Keep me company..!! 2nd plate of noodles on my way…! No peterfish I don’t eat the plates…
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
You just have thirds ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I just might...
Noodles anyone?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
No, thank you--I had ziti for supper.
Plus, I’m thinking of going to bed.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
here
I could eat that one..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
83km remaining from 130km - Gap at 3:40
break ……………. McCarthy, Perez, Kadri, Smukulis
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Where? Where?
Done eating now focus on the race Pablo.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
if you are on facbook
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.198060123570557.47705.100000997131111&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=260731033970132&set=a.198060123570557.47705.100000997131111&type=3&theater
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Nice family..! Congrats..!
Like the one you have Parin watching the race..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
we are a cycling family
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
CN ticker....
According to adelaidenow.com.au thumbtacks & nails used to sabotage TDU route today – cleanup underway. #cyclingnewstdu
Soli Deo Gloria
that's boredom right there.
hey! i got an idea! let’s put tacks in front of the bike race!
for reals? geesh people.
~ Gavia ~
Boredom or alcohol.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The people in this country who hate cyclists
really, really hate them.
So Warney's been out, has he?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hard to believe they never made him captain of the cricket team...
He might just get his beans on this one though.
Not that he’ll care, he’s too bloody stupid for that.
by blitzer maloney on Jan 19, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Well said.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i hope he gets a 30 day imprisonment
to get senses in the right order
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Will Clarke back in the bunch. Excellent :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The living room looks bigger and darker without the Christmas trees.
Bah, post-holidays.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
So no Twelfth Night for you?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No...we're a very secular nation, but superstition in my family says January 6th is the end for the tree.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
same for my family ... epiphany
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
In mine growing up, our tree went up on Christmas Eve, and came down on New Year's.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
our's went up the sunday after the 16 (since it was my eldest sister's birthday), and came down after epiphany
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I like the tree going up on Christmas Eve
That’s how the Germans do it, and they invented the damned things, so they ought to know.
My grandmother was raised by her German step-grandparents.
Never thought about it, but maybe that’s where it came from in our family.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
our family was way too busy on xmas eve for that to work
family parties and all that you know. plus neighbors and friends. plus my dad’s bday was xmas. and so on and so on…
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
trees?
You had more than one?
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 19, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Just two, if you don't count the little one on the dining room table.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
I would count it, but mostly because you're kindly making up for my lack of a tree at all.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 19, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
We have too many ornaments.
Eventually, we had to split off a separate Barbie tree. The main tree is Disney, Star Wars, Simpsons, comic book, kid-made ornaments from school, and whatever else.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Oh, several Elvis ornaments, too. And some Star Trek.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
My all time best tree decoration was the time we put a model of a
Velociraptor on the top.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 19, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Well, there was one year...
Actually, even then I think we had it down by April or so.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Have to buy food...back soon :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Fast learner!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm here! I'm "servicing" my vacuum cleaner. Ha!
It has a clog somewhere. I’m trying to clean it out.
which one?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
they don't seem to think so
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Memory not good here, but
I seem to recall you have two. Diff sizes?
a chow and a norwegian elkhound
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
wait until tomorrow, when we have live viddy
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
And I can stay up late!!
Maybe not finish-line late, but still. What time does the live viddy start?
let's see
stage 5 start time is 11:10am Adelaide (So Australia), CDT, with an expected finish time of 3:00pm — this would equate to a race run of 0:40am – 4:30am UTC. for the good ol’ USA, east coast is 7:40pm – 11:30pm friday night for the saturday stage. there will be LIVE VIDDY for the complete stage.
stage 6 start time is 1:10pm Adelaide (So Australia), CDT, with an expected finish time of 3:15pm — this would equate to a race run of 2:40am – 4:45am UTC. for the good ol’ USA, east coast is 9:40pm – 11:45pm saturday night for the sunday stage. there will be LIVE VIDDY for the complete stage.
"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 Jan 20, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
so, an expected finish time of 5:30am for you, so maybe get up early and take a nap later?
"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 Jan 20, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Get up... early?
I’m not an early kind of gal. Night-owl all the way. But thank you very muchly for looking up video times!
Did they mention that Basayev had a crash?
I was the man on the spot.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
I thought those legs were bad at first
then realised they’re Specialized logos.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 19, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
I was in the middle of nowhere...
My Ambo colleagues were astounded that I beat them to it.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
goes well with the water in the background, but
I still wouldn’t throw $$’s on the table to get one.
my house still smells like fresh baked bread. does make one hungry.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
+mmmmmmm...
If I get in a good run tomorrow, that will be my reward.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
breaking in my new bread machine. much better this time than the first try.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I have a little one
but so far, not much luck with the results
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
this is mine: http://www.zojirushi.com/products/bbcec
after it arrived i had a fun time at the king arthur flour website, ordering bunches of ingredients.
my house is rather cold by most standards (usually btwn 63-66 F). the first try didn’t even rise. not enough heat. so, for this second batch, i measured out the white whole wheat flour for the recipe from the freezer last night. this morning, after feeding the puppies and taking care of the bunny, i measured out the rest of the ingredients (except the water and yeast) and left them on my radiant cooktop with the fan lights on (two 75w bulbs). i almost moved the breadmaker over onto the cooktop. let that sit for 1.75 hours. then i filled up the bread machine, and about 4 hours later, a loaf of bread. tasty tasty.
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
I'd never made other than quickbread
So I really was starting from scratch. Who knows what hasn’t clicked—but I keep my house quite cool too (helps with those nasty warm spells) so maybe that was the problem—good tip!
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
well, that is the winter temps. in the summer, usually around 76 or so. me and heat just don't get along too well (the computers neither).
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yummmyyyyy...! I want some...! Then I wonder why I can't loose any weight..!
Oh I love to ..eat!!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
fresh bread with butter and vegemite - one of my weaknesses
We gave up on the machine and just go old school though. Not really that much more effort and just seems to be a better end result.
Reminds me, I need to log on tonight and order some more Vegemite. Our supplies are running low.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I saw vegemite in the grocery the other day!
We’ve had Marmite here for a long time
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Stuey mentioned that Vegemite rather than nutella on the breakfast table at GE was one of his favourite things :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It ain't cheap
and for sure a sign of my upbringing, but two foods that I insist on importing, Vegemite and Weetbix….
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Absolutely. I had an old aunt who kept me supplied with Sesame Wheats and Milo too when I lived in Japan.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Milo
had to give that up eventually. The place I get my foods from was getting Milo from South Africa (of all places) and it just wasn’t the same…
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
It must be remembered....
that Milo is not for mixing with the milk (well a little bit mixes) but rather for eating off the top of the drink :-)
(Happy New Year to all from another in Oz with only PdC & SBS to follow coverage)
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
Great option that
we also take a pack of Cadbury buds, melt & mix with 600ml cream, heat for a while & you have a brilliant chocolate sauce to go over ice-cream!!
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Ooh, that has potential.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
With you all the way, although when the milk is really cold I can go there.
And Happy New Year to you too!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Conditions were good today.
First time they’ve had a tailwind all week…and I managed to do 70 on two wheels without falling off.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
congrats on the 70k ride
especially the not falling off part!
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Your pics are beautiful flatty. Did you get a new camera?
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
I agree, they're fantastic.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
maybe 50
and with 25 to go its Menglers Hill, 2km at 8% will be a cracker!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Actually, it says 83km/47km, so I'm not sure what that means.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Hi there
Fell asleep about this time last night. I’ve been watching Pruject Runway tonight, they had to design a dress for Miss Piggy!
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions
Didn't realize they'd started already--will have to see if I can catch up.
But not tonight…I’m almost falling asleep. Night, all!
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
It's Project Runway All Stars
I missed the first couple of episodes and am catching up tonite because my season pass didn’t catch it.
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
I'm amazed that Austin wasn't sent packing
that dress was awful. Maybe because of the excellence of his last dress.
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Oh that was sooo awesome
A guy calling a horse race and losing his voice.
Where else will you find such quality radio !?!?
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
I'm back! have food and cold beer...yay!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Kirin...sometimes I drink it just to remind me of my lovely times in Japan :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ahh yes, clean beer.
Goes well with sea food train snack.
Great description of the beer I like! I'm stealing that description :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's 34 here now. Clean is good :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
okay, hubby safely back from nyc
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
well, any time him travelling is usually not a sure thing. at least he didn't drive it (train).
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
no. he just doesn't pay much attention to stuff.
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Trains are good for him.
(I love travelling by trains myself. Ideal)
The classic distracted professor.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 19, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
or programmer
wait, he doesn’t program anymore
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting fact from the TDU ticker:
Some of you might remember this amazing story. It’s hard to believe it happened almost ten years ago to the day, but it did and it’s still one of the most incredible stories in SANTOS Tour Down Under History. On a searing hot Barossa Valley day, on stage five of the 2002 TDU (Saturday Jan 19), AIS rider Michael Rogers turned right at the bottom of Mengler’s Hill, in desperate pursuit of Mapei rider Cadel Evans.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
More to that
A few hundred metres up the climb, Rogers somehow collided with the whiteboard motorcycle being ridden by Brian O’Grady and destroyed his rear derailleur. With no team support nearby, Rogers needed a bike fast or his chance at a TDU win would be gone. As a disgusted Rogers dismounted his broken machine and hurled it to the ground, up stepped Adam Pyke, a Victorian amateur cyclist watching the race from the side of the road.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
thanks I was wondering what all the excitement was about in your 1st half of the tale.
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
I realised that it seemed silly and incomplete after I posted it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
As promised to Seahorse earlier - some twitter love for Auntie
and
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Well done!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So why are Lampre trying to close the break? Is it for LLoyd or Petacchi at the end of the race?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Just been out picking peaches the size of Baseballs.
Gotta get them before the Cockies do. Supplies for the team tent on Willunga Hill tomorrow.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Yum! Any nectarines?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
interesting story chat those fellas are having no doubt,
but do they forget this is an international broadcast of an int’l bike race happening ??
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
really, just a national broadcast
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Precisely...only you lovely folk and homesick ex-pats here :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
someone should tell them there are some frozen fingered Canadians tuned in as well :)
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Probably never crossed their mind :-)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
There isn't enough info coming through to them to do anything else.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yes I guess Phil and Paul can dish out the drivel at times as well
but we love drivel if its about cycling right?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
hi, let me introduce you to the reply button
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
hey I just hit the actions button what fun would result if I continued on! (kidding . . . )
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
She's being too polite to mention it
but that act of failing to use the reply button correctly is formally recognized as “seahorsing”. A move made popular by someone who shall remain nameless ;-)
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
just don't look that word up in the urban dictionary
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Whew. Fixed the vacuum. For now. I've been listening to the radio though.
I see Albertina is having men issues. Is she still here?
::hugs::
nah we psychoanalyzed her and diverted her and sent her off to happy sunny Belgian cycling dreamland.
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Oh good. I feel much better. Men trouble is the worst.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
well I have had some women trouble myself but thats for another day
cause my wife may sneak up and read this any second now – shhhh . . .
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
LOL. I remember her not liking you being online chatting with us.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
she should be glad we're keeping him occupied and out of trouble.
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
true and we are all safe. No romance here. As far as I know.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
hey wassup I need documented evidence dug up from the files to believe that
Albertina and I have had some fun posts back and forth are you kidding or half serious
(now I need psychoanalysis you got me)
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
OH ! HA!
I thought you meant ALBERTINA didn’t like my online chatting
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Gorilla not like big Hill
Certainly not as much as Gerrans did….
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Hi All
Just dropping in a bit before bed.
"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
are you checking up on us? We are behaving.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Australians never swear Zoe!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
hehehe
"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
Hi Ruthann
HNY!
"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
Hi there and welcome :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Great team this year
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Looks like the race is heating up
"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
We know who is the lead group?
"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
Some lose the GC race today
and others win it tomorrow.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Greipel's group is 52 sec behind a group of 40.
I don’t think there’s a break any longer.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
Hi, everybody. Glad I made it for the finish. So, are we hoping for TV coverage
for the next two stages? Gap is 1:10, anyone know how may K left to race?
15 i think
"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
Yes for TV
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
if you are talking about the brteakaway being caught?
that happened 1/2 hour ago, before Menglers Hill break of 40 split off the front
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
No, I meant catching up with all the comments!
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
hey I know what you mean I just caught up with this mini-thread right now!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Lampre driving per twitter
"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 love how the whole of twitter has become one source. I do that too.
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 19, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
the way it reads...
twitter is a DS sitting in a following vehicle :-)
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
10 k to go
"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
oops that was ti KOM
"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
Valv Piti or HH
FTW…
"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
Gerrans
This is a Greenedge day and he is their man.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Nice call :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They have not mentioned him up there, but that doesn't mean he's not there.
The only riders they’ve mentioned in the front group so far are Valv Piti, EBH, Bling, O’Grady & ?
I want Bling to win!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
is Bling in that lead group?
If so I take it back, he can easily outsprint Gerrans and looking at the profile, the finish will be good for him.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
from SBS chat
everyone headed to Tanunda, The gorilla headed to Kapunda…talk of getting LOST
:-)
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
Just heading backwards..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
BMC driving
"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
BMC has a sprinter?
"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'll take that!
"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
Radio Schlek as well
"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
He's Officially Ascar...with a little accent thing over the first A
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Elvis, your man!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oscarito was there?
Ahhh put the beers down boys.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
"ito" is a spanish dimunitive
"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 Jan 19, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Elvisgoat has loved him since before 2005, I think he christened him back then.....
back when the Podium Cafe was the Digital Peloton, even.
Oh Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Still keep looking for him in Rabobank colours
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
he looks much better in the katusha kit
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Always happy to see him riding well
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Getting his autograph on a Rabo hat last year
one of my highlights of the ToC
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
I love it...Elvis turns up and suddenly Oscarito wins :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
by Seahorse on Jan 19, 2012 10:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yes!
"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
So could you stay away on Wilunga Hill so that Gerrans delivers?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
katusha in Tanunda
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
just having a quick look at the South Australia map...
so many places ending in …unda or …unga
Echunga
Willunga
Tanunda
Kapunda
Eudunda
DownUnda
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
My work here is done.
Off to bed. GN all!
"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'm a tired old man?
"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
HTFU...just because it's an Australian flavoured thread.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Tomorrow is a hard day for me.....
first return to Willunga Hill since it nearly claimed my life
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Took a corner too fast going down and met the immoveable object....
The ladies in the car were singing along to ’It’s raining men’ at the time.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
The poor ladies, I was so remorseful for them, I coulda spoiled their holiday big-time.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Very gallant!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Is this what your shoulder injury is from?
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
Errr, no actually I had another tumble a few weeks after that
Was in a beach ride echelon and somebody slammed on the anchors in front of me, I did an endo and got cleaned up from behind and completely dislocated my AC joint…had surgery last month…still feels alien.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
You've been in the wars Flatty.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know...somehow you seem to be in the 'only makes you stronger' brigade.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Rather prescient...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The bike took most of it....
and I was obviously in God credit.
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Gitane/s used to be cigarettes...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You haven't told us what happened.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good Night, kids.
Don’t stay up to late, let the cats out and turn the lights off.
"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
any other results
2nd, 3rd on the stage
o/all
???
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
Not yet
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good night to you my friend :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well my old bones are saying night as well
see you all live on Willunga tomorrow!
and flatbagger enjoy all the moments on that hill tomorrow savour them life is so precious as you know my friend!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
See you then :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Skating
as in Figure or
Hockey
??
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
I reckon fishing...(I have no idea)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
If Patrick Jonkers mispronounces Gerro's surname one more time I'm going to scream.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That's certainly my impression.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
btw f your talking about former cyclist, its Jonker ;)
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 19, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
It is...hoist on my own petard.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL. I knew it and still didn't get it right.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
CN reporting:
Ok, my moles at the finish are telling me Daniele Bennati (RadioShack-Nissan) and Gerald Ciolek (Omega Pharma QuickStep) for second and third. That’s not comfirmed though?
Martin Kohler (BMC) back in the race lead.
Belgians don't win shit small races.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Neigh splosh. He actually has a good chance of winning. I just hope he doesn't.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Were it not the TDU I'd be supporting him :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know. I must admit, I was really surprised.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hey Seahorse...
I’’m riding down to Willunga with my cycling club and the Rapha mob so hopefully will get a few tips from Veeral Patel along the way
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Please tell him I love his work, and I'm trying to spread the word.
Seriously Flatty, your portraits are excellent. Patel would approve!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Probable 2nd is Benna and third Ciolek, then Rojas.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They are mangling everyone's name
by uninformed consent on Jan 19, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
It's Menangling
:-)
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
They went over Menangle hill the other day
:-)
We're all just coffee addicts - with a cycling problem:
(not fast enough to hold the wheel of those we watch)
by Marcus in Oz on Jan 19, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
Hanging out for a swim. I'll post the results later. Nearly 700 comments guys. Not bad for a SSR :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Surprised Greipel cracked already
Isn’t it tomorrow’s….today’s….damn international date line….the Willunga stage…supposed to be the one that would blow the race open?
So GreenEDGE are playing all their cards for Gerrans. Makes sense. Looking at the current GC I’d expect Matthews, Freire, Ciolek, and Bennati to fall tomor…whenever. Boasson Hagen likely won’t. Don’t really know much about Bakelants, Vorganov, or Dennis.
What about Kohler? he's in the leader's jersey. GE also have Meyer, which I think they're hoping many forget.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Don't know much about him either
But yeah, if he’s made all the selections so far, he must be going ok.
So Top Nine in GC is:
1 Martin Kohler (Sui) BMC 15:03:34
2 Michael Matthews (Aus) Rabobank 0:00:02
3 Oscar Freire (Spa) Katusha
4 Gerald Ciolek (Ger) Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:00:06
5 Simon Gerrans (Aus) GreenEDGE 0:00:08
6 Daniele Bennati (Ita) RadioShack-Nissan
7 Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Sky Procycling
8 Jan Bakelants (Bel) RadioShack-Nissan
9 Eduard Vorganov (Rus) Katusha
There are a number of contenders such as Valverde and GHH at 12 seconds back, so tomorrow will be interesting.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Over seven minutes down. He remembered it was an SSR.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Top nine??
Something against Rohan Dennis?
I just usually don’t see a “top nine” get presented like this.
Feel free to paste the tenth. Go girl...it's not a closed shop you know.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ha!
Love it.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 20, 2012 5:32 AM EST up reply actions
I was assuming those were the only results that came through
I frequently find results to all kinds of races to random numbers, especially putting it together via twitter, & post rather than wait for top 10 – or if they’re said really fast, & I can remember up to 8 or 9, but not 10!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 20, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
I'm hoping he doesn't but more out of fandom than anything else. I think it will be good for Gilbert to have more
competition this year.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
go Ciolek!
I hope he has his GP Quebec climbing legs on him for Wilunga
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 20, 2012 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
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