TDU Stage 6 Live: Showdown in Adelaide Either way, this is the 'Redemption Song'
by Seahorse on Jan 21, 2012 9:29 AM EST
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Gratuitous image of the obviously glorious Heinrich Haussler :)
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The amazingly talented Veeral Patel took this photo. You can find his work at his website onev.com.au
GC Standings before Stage Six
1: Simon Gerrans (AUS) – GEC 2: Alejandro Valverde (ESP) – MOV 3: Tiago Machado (POR) – RNT 4: Michael Rogers (AUS) – SKY 5: Rohan Dennis (AUS – SA) – UNA 6: Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) – SKY 7: Jan Bakelants (BEL) – RNT 8: Javier Moreno (ESP) – MOV...Michael Matthews is ninth at 0:29. I think he'll win the stage.
Valverde vs. Gerrans
In the past i would have thought that this was David versus Goliath, but the home ground advantage might be a factor. I also think that whilst Valverde had the stronger team yesterday, Gerrans has a team for the flat lands, especially as the stage is only 90ks. Machado also has a very strong team with Benna and Jens! well positioned to protect him. Mick Rogers is fourth, and we know that Sky has the manpower. Short of accidents or illness, not much will change (she says with fingers crossed). Given his extremely emotional response at the top of Willunga Hill, I suspect Valve will be hungry, but after his time in the wilderness, even second may look okay to him. GreenEDGE has brought about a rebirth for Gerrans. I've never enjoyed his races as much as in the past fortnight.
So bring it on! Stuey for the win ;)
Tuning in: Many thanks to um for all the time zone stuff!
Stage 6 start time is 1:10pm Adelaide (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.
Go to steephill.tv for TV links
Live-ish ticker. It is quite informative.http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/live-feed.htm
Last but not least, thanks to all the people who've dropped by. Yesterday, there were over 1700 comments! That's staggering. No wonder I've had fun.
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Some top racing yesterday. Man, I like short explosive stages.
Very worthy leader of the race. Hopefully he will remain in that position to the end.
Don’t think Greipel is done yet. He would want to get a bit closer to the stage win record.
Boasson Hagen looks a bit heavy (out of form). Probably too much partying over the holiday.
I'm happy that he isn't in top form...its January
He has had too many problems in the past with doing too much too soon in terms of training. He should be in world beating form come March/April
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
Seahorse you have done a wonderful job with this race, all the pre info and the live treads
I have had so much fun reading all the stuff and following the live treads, even to the point that I stayed up all night last night.
You have made the start of the racing season into a big wonderful party, you are a great and kind hostess. Thank You!
Seahorse has set the bar very, VERY high early in the season
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
are you reading this, jens?
"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 21, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
Take no notice Jens! No-one will ever beat you as the Thread King...and finding clever things to say to move
to the next thread? Hard, very hard.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You're very kind. I've loved doing it and it's been a very mellow crowd.
It’s also shown me that my fears regarding people slamming GE without reason, were unfounded :)
I also think that posting the threads early has worked well. Other commitments originally made me do it, but even without them, I think I’d do it again.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was already a fan (don't judge me people!)
So this just adds to it
PezCycling
Walking back to the media vehicle for a lift home, I spot Alejandro Valverde cracking open a beer. I grab some shots of him enjoying it, as a UCI official sticks his hand in front of my camera, demanding that I delete the pictures I just took. I politely ask why, and I am informed that Valverde is in the doping control area, and no photos can be taken (even though I am in a public area). It’s a shame I can’t show you these photos, as I really like them. As I chat to other photographers about this encounter, they tell me the beer might be celebratory, but that it is also necessary to complete the dope test.
Combined with this image fro just after the stage win:
He earned that beer, whatever pretense he used to justify it…
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
by muk on Jan 21, 2012 10:51 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Hell that's going to be my excuse at work from now on!
[psshhht] “What? I’ve got a doping control soon!”
You thought explaining the bike was hard muk?
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
I knew American beer tasted funny :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
How else can you explain the existence of both
beer and the self, if you are not committed to becoming one with the beer?
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
I was very moved by Valverde's response today. He's won me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
This is a beautiful photo.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, and I have to post this
version of Redemption Song. It’s my favourite.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
I love this documentary
And I love Joe Strummer and I love The Clash. You see, I’m very full of love.
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
That's gorgeous omne. I also wanted to post this (Paul Kelly), because you know, 'from little things big things grow'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tHEGo-g3mw
This year’s TDU has shown that.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
very nice pics again.
Revised GreenEdge kit?
It's hours until the race. Veeral Patel's photography and cyclingtips' description of the day are worth a look.
http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
This is already up?
was a good stage yesterday? Today or whatever..? AV all the way or what or who?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
FWIW AV's team has said that they will not contest the sprint
I’d love to see the Green Edge sprinters use offense as the best form of defense and go for the stage win.
One more stage for Rocket Robbie!
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Greipel again?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I think top 10 GC riders get WT points
So there could be some really aggressive racing from the 11th-15th placed riders for intermediate sprints.
PopUp – we need your orange asterisk thingy back.
by PopUp Rolen on Jan 21, 2012 1:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Morning All,.....just finsihed reading last nights 3rd thread...
..sure glad I went to bed.
Radio feed working for me great, hope all the races have it.
(Satilite connection is much more friendly to it )
Soli Deo Gloria
Even more glorious
Seahorse and others complimenting this photog’s work are spot on.
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
Just watched the viddy of stage 5...man of the match=Javi Moreno? What a job he did.
Also, can someone tell Phil how to pronounce Alejandro? We had two different wrong versions within 10 seconds.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
Don’t know if this has been mentioned elsewhere but Cycling Fans has a lot of links to video from every stage
How far into the stage is the intermediate sprint?
Or if there’s more than one..? Might be less of Movistar chasing down the break than it is them keeping one from happening. Tall ask, either way on such a short stage. Valverde’s known as a good sprinter among GC men, but he can’t hope to finish top-three in a field sprint, can he?
GreenEDGE are certainly sitting pretty (thank you captain obvious). They can leave it to Movistar and Lotto (and..Sky?) to chase down the break.
Courtesy Steephill TV
Jayco sprint #1 Lap #8 36.0 Km
Skoda KOM #1 Lap #10 42.5 Km
Jayco sprint #2 Lap #12 54.0 Km
Skoda KOM #2 Lap #15 64.0 Km
20 Laps of 4.5 Km Circut
Soli Deo Gloria
Fwiw, I think Valverde will stay close to Gerrans for the most part and try and strike
at the finish line. For various reasons I have difficulty seeing him chasing int bonus secs to try and climb to the top spot for a TdU win.
Equally
I have difficulty seeing either of these two gaining bonus seconds on the finish line…
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Gutierrez seems to think Movistar won't bother, but I don't know whether that's an official line
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
Yeah, I forgot that he could also win if today's stage gives him a better countback overall
Anybody care to do THAT math?
Aw what the hell
Valverde:
58th in stage 1
4th in stage 2
54th in stage 3
33rd in stage 4
1st in stage 5
Combined stage placings = 150
Gerrans:
35th in stage 1
3rd in stage 2
20th in stage 3
17th in stage 4
2nd in stage 5
Combined stage placings = 77
…oh-kay, so scratch that one off Valverde’s possible routes to victory. He’d have to finish 74 places higher than Gerrans.
Congradulations Orstraylia....
The Tour Down Under’s future was assured as title sponsor Santos announced it would continue for another four years.
. ( CN )
..Put that billabong in yer Tucker bag
Soli Deo Gloria
"Put that billabong in yer Tucker bag"
And I though folks around here were colloquial… :-)
"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 more gushy
A billabong is sort of like a large pond and a tucker bag is usually a burlap sack…
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Evening all
Been ages since I have been round here. Damn work.
Hope we are all good… Sky showed the race today… good racing for early in the year.
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Hey guys...I was going to write a post about yesterdays stage
But I flaked when I got home last night after 7 hours and 160 kms of Deck-chair riding…anybody mind if I put a few photos from yesterday on here to keep u guys awake??
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
When Albertina sees this, she'll swoon! Beautiful :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Aaaaahhhh errrrr ohhhhh.....thump
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 21, 2012 6:50 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Sounds like we need to get the fainting couch reupholstered again.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
I asked Flatty to take this for you the other day. Isn't he a sweetheart?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
nice torque
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I love this one of Moreno gritting it out with about 400 to go
I don’t care that I didn’t get Gerro or Valverde in the shot…
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
OK - your wish is my command
http://static2.videogamer.com/videogamer/media/images/pub/alien.jpg
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Day-um
We need more thread that open up with “gratuitous images”!!
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
Objection
Objectification!
Actually I’m cool with being objectified…
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
ok you can post her as much as you like
why a counter argument though (I am being dense)
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I'm cool with that... :)
[See above]
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I was attempting...
… rather badly, to make a little lighthearted comment on the debate that was raging earlier in the week
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Weren't you in it?
Cant be bothered to go back and look…
Moment I saw the post I was reaching for tin hat and flak jacket
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I seriously don't
So many arguments, so little time. I joked about TDU not being a serious race. Was that an argument?
it was the UCI / women / McQuaid dickhead thread
though i admit, Mcquaid dickhead doesnt really narrow it down…
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I was in that one?
Huh. Oh well. I’m sure I’ll get into many more arguments in the near and far future!
maybe i just assumed...
… you were in it, swinging… :)
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
As a swinger?
I can’t speak for anyone else…
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Nuh-uh
I have a hard enough time keeping track of my wishes for myself. I don’t have time to be wishing on your behalf.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
can't believe your pretend not to remember.
(this will be another argument which will fly by quickly)
what is she World Champ of?
Dont recognise the logo
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I like the way his hair sticks up through his helmet.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
I hear they use a crochet hook to get that
Just a rumor actually…
"...my reverse cyclelogy has paid off." -ant1
One of my favourites. So...manly ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Only one twenty something Australian rider can have the bling. So GHH passed the mantle on :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And riding a recumbent often has it's advantages....
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
by Flatbagger on Jan 21, 2012 5:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Have to say...
… pretty much any girl who takes cycling seriously enough to have matched kit, this is pretty much the only view i get. Unless you count the blur as she overtakes
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
I love you Flatty. You know that don't you? Pity you're too young...sigh.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oooooh, can't wait
Mark_Renshaw Mark Renshaw
Can anyone tell me where to buy and what HD camera is best to film some cycling? Handlebar and helmet mount needed also. Cheers
In race pictures would be awesome
A renshaw eye view of the last km would be priceless.
Would have been better last year though
Warning... not everything I say should be taken entirely seriously
Mcewen has been doing that a lot. He filmed all the Bay Crits this year.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's very stable and built with a curved base
so it attaches to your helmet really easily.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
So...would anyone like to see a picture of how their favourite cyclist is looking in January
Taking requests
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
But, but, Sep isn't there
I politely request pictures of Thomas De Gendt, Grega Bole and Jan Bakelants please.
I think a good one of Will Clarke would set many hearts aflutter...and Bling because he's such a sweetie :)
Flatty, I love all your pics.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Young rider. He passed the mantle on to our Rohan yesterday :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Can't get too yappy tonight...have to get up and race tomorrow!
:)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 21, 2012 7:08 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Bedankt.
Repeat after me Albertina: you ARE Marianne Vos.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 21, 2012 7:15 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Shorter? I don't think she's any shorter than I am!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 21, 2012 7:21 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Just looked it up, she's two inches taller than me!
(and one kilo heavier)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
by Albertina on Jan 21, 2012 7:37 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Ha what a coincidence...!
5 cheese pizza in my mouth as I type..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
You could eat mine tonight--garden vegetable.
Peppers, onions, Roma tomatoes, mushrooms, and black olives.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Oh, and in honor of the TDU, a big glass of Australian Shiraz.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Now that's class :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I could use a beer...
Totally forgot to buy some…. Should I bother my neighbors for one?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Absolutely! It is after all an Australian race
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No beer or bother someone?
is late I don’t want to go to the store. I settle for ice tea. wife has wine. not a wine drinker.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
so no Wine or Asado for you.
They will never let you into Argentina again.
My wife agrees with you.
She already regretting this for the summer… she asked me “baby are you going to make some asado ???”
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
It is de rigeur Uphill. So if pablo is planning on watching the race he has to BYO
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
sounds good.
Hey if I have to I eat meat..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Geez, if I'd known that, I'd have added some pepperoni!
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
I am not peaky..!
If I am at your house i eat what is at the table..
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I LOVE your accent pablo :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Is that strong that you can hear it when I write?
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
But if you want to reaaaaaally hear it....
this is today when the kids and I were playing outside. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2496296249303
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Go ahead guys feel free to make fun....
I speak to the kids in both languages… Never knows maybe one day we end up living in Argentina (looking at San Luis) and it will be handy for them.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
nothing to make fun of. it's good for kids to be at least bilingual.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I was talking about my accent....
And you are right I keep telling to my wife to speak German to them.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
"If I am at your house i eat what is at the table"
please Pablo don’t eat the table!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Like I always say.... Damnnn English..!
I keep trying.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I am so not making fun of you! But 'peaky' instead of 'picky' made me smile :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Aaaaaah !!!! Damn English...!
I try..!!! Sounds the same to me.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
I know and I'll tell you again: I love it. I wasn't being facetious.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ok....now for my vote on Kiddie of the year.
It’s a tie between
ROHAN DENNIS
next time....don't forget the gravy!!
Mine too! Flatty, where's he riding this year?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He is riding for Jayco-AIS again after he was very underwhelming with Rabo Continental
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe homesick...that transition abroad is tough.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm not sure how to embed this other than pasting the link
but the bottom photo of Greg Henderson is brilliant
http://www.roadcycling.co.nz/RaceTalk/strong-stage-for-kiwis-up-willunga.html
by blitzer maloney on Jan 21, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions
Saw that yesterday and laughed. Henderson is like sunshine for Greipel too and it's obvious he loves the band being back together.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
another two plus hours until this show gets on the road. bored now.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
It's 75 minutes for us. I've actually been doing housework...can't wait to have an excuse to stop.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
you sure that time is right? start time in adelaide is 1:10pm, which equates to 9:40pm this evening for usa east coast, or just under 2 hours
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
The TV guide here says 1pm. I assume that includes all the blah blah leading up to the race actually starting.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
not to mention all the yadda yadda yadda during the race
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hasn't started yet
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hmm, out of beer, out of wine,
only sparkling rosé left, as well as jagermeister. Might not survive the night.
Or at least the start of the race. I have no illusions of finishing this race awake. Results ’ll have to wait till tomorrow…
by Palm Pro Cycling on Jan 21, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
You are gonna love it 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
Been doing so for 'bout 'alve a decade
but never had the nerves to post much. Alcohol ’ll do that to you…
by Palm Pro Cycling on Jan 21, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
welcome (above) board
"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
Rose is not at all my favorite...
so I’m wondering whether making it sparkle improves it or makes it even worse.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Just reading the Sunday paper. red wine and dark chocolate is a 'POWERFUL antioxidant', and helps in the uptake of
Vitamin C. So I’m suggesting jaffa cake and red wine for all of you in the Northern Hemisphere :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Red wine also works as a sexual stimulant for women...
Don’t remember where I read this.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Iffen yous likens rosé
(excuse my english) sparkling will make it interresting, not make you like it if you don’t.
by Palm Pro Cycling on Jan 21, 2012 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
to elaborate
TDU usually happens too late for me as a dutchie. But this TDU really took off (at least for me). Celebrating the TDU as any other stage race, instead as a season warmup as I used to, is great. But the timing sucks. I’m halfway down my last bottle of wine (and/or beer), and stronger stuff usually leads to bed. I’ll try to get as far as I can, but typing gets more difficult than reading.
by Palm Pro Cycling on Jan 21, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
This is music to my ears. If you're ever in Oz, I'll shout you a big hearty Cab Sav :)
Celebrating the TDU as any other stage race, instead as a season warmup as I used to, is great.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I wanted to rec this comment and instead I have flagged it. Damn it!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I tried to rec it as well
since you could not. The ‘flag’ count then went to 2.
Odd.
Excellent!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
One of my posts getting green
feels even better then being beaten at a GT live thread sprint. Btw; i’ve only ever been beaten once by Etxealbertinauraika, or whatever she’s called this season…
by Palm Pro Cycling on Jan 21, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
and, in further news, looks like bunny is down here for another week. damn weather.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Okay...who or what is bunny? seriously, I always thought that was your name, although I've always thought of you as a very
cute echidna ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
bunny is just that, a dwarf bunny (her name is flute). she's hubby's. he had to go to nyc last week, so he brought her down.
the foul weather prevents him picking her up this weekend. so, she’ll be here until next weekend.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Right! Now I've got it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
NYC??? Tell him to jump the river and stop for a visit here in NJ..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
hard to do since he's back in nova (northern virginia)
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Seahorse, did you manage to see
this article?
I confess being guilty of not having read some of them. The old ones, of course, I have, Clarke, Bolderwood, Furphy and so on. But with classic titles out of print, it’s no surprise they’re being forgotten.
It was in the Sun Herald today. I just finished reading it about ten minutes ago. Funnily enough, I was going to tell you about it.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So you're not a Sunday Telegraph reader?
(just kidding)
I need the fainting couch...the Sunday paper is in the same stable as the SMH and Age. That said, it's a rag.
I bought it to read Rupert.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know
The Sunday Age is better than the Sun Herald, but it’s still a step down from the daily version. I was disappointed by the last edition of the SMH I read, though. It’s fallen a bit, I fear.
You're right about the SMH, but it's still streets ahead of all opposition bar the Age.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
True enough. There are sometimes excellent articles in The Australian, of course, but you have the wade through the ‘crusading journalism’ to get to them. It’s hard to read a paper that you’re continually throwing to the other side of the room.
I can't donate any money to something that right wing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, you don't pay for that rubbish
The paywall they put up was easy enough to get around at the start, but I have stopped doing that because it was more effort than I could justify. Going to the website was hardly worth the trouble as it was. So, they’ve lost an occasional reader.
i never thought about that. I'm showing my age.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I get the Age
partly because I feel they should be paid money or they might go under, and I should put my money where my mouth is. The SMH website is the most popular news website in the country, but most of the readers don’t subscribe.
(And it’s awful. Lowest common demoninator stuff, as with the Age website. The paper versions of both are much better.)
I also buy the SMH daily and I agree about the website.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I had to do Australia Felix in Year 11 and then all of 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahoney' at uni. By then I was old enough to
appreciate HHR. Christina Stead is one of my favourites, and I’m sure you’ll be unsurprised by my deep affection for Merry-Go-Round in the Sea. (I know Stead and Stow are later).
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
There are plenty of gaps in my Australian literature reading
But every year, there are more books to read. It’s fun, like if Sisyphus was given something pleasant to do instead of that rock business.
Exactly. I think Stead is a must. In case you haven't yet read it, 'Jasper Jones' signals a very big talent in Craig Silvey.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I have had it since it was released
and still not read it. I will get there.
I loved it, which may put you off.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Not at all.
And you’re hardly a lone voice in praising it. I thinks it’s odd that I bought it so early and then left it gather dust, but not so odd that I have done anything about it.
TV coverage has started in Oz.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
None LH. My suspicion is that the start is 15 minutes away.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Just tried tedvdw's vlc link from yesterday.
Nothing yet.
So anyone wants "mate"
I share, sorry has no alcohol in it… Doesn’t make you high either.
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i thought this was a South American bong ;).Oops no doping in live threads.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Did you ever see anyone drinking it?
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No--one ever drinks the bong water pablo
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I've seen it snorted accidentally. It's not pretty. Oh my god, I've been there when people inhaled.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I don't imagine it to be pretty.
You hear stories. Why anyone would subject themselves to it deliberately is beyond me, but many drunken displays of bravado are, I suppose.
I never seen it done deliberately. I can't imagine anything worse.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Tell that to the guys I know who were given bongwater coffee as a prank in college.
Ahh, adolescent males.
So they were really adolescents, because I'm with Townes Van Zandt regarding fraternities.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
real argentinian tea....
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nothing... just nice and warm.
tradition of the Pampas.
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Cool
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if you drink it with cold water is called terere...
terere is from Paraguay where is warmer most of the time.
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Is that the way to drink it?
Leaning over like that.
No he was at a training session and someone offer him one.
so I assume he just put himself to the level of the person that gave him it to him?
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In other news, sean Yates has been very critical of GreenEDGE"s lack of fitness in this race, although he gives Gerrans a pass.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
36 degrees today I believe. I bet they make this a fast stage.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Dang.
The Shiraz is putting me away—don’t even think I’ll make the start tonight.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
HTFU. What exactly are you quaffing?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Something called Paringa, which claims to be from South Australia...
…which is redundant, isn’t it?
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Tasmania, Victoria and NSW also produce gorgeous reds :)
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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
I am personally a huge fan of Margaret River (WA) whites.
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Mostly too dry for my liking
I’m more of a red man anyway. Although the Grosset Polish Hill is superb (it’s not cheap, so I suppose it would want to be) and I remember loving the Shadowfax chardonnay from about 2001. It was abou $20/bottle when it came out, and bloody marvellous.
Can I recommend Sandalford Chardonnay? It's not so dry but about $30.00 plus a bottle.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wasn't the MR region caught out by loads of fires this year?
Hopefully didn’t cause too much damage to the vineyards, i sell alot of those generally.
(I work as a Wine Advisor for a supermarket)
Chuck Norris isn't fit to wear Jens! cleats.
by Millsy_1989 on Jan 22, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Approaching the end of its 2000 mile course from snow fields to the sea, the Murray River feeds the lust vineyards of South Australia that produce 50% of the country’s wine. From these sun drenched fertile soils, the Hickinbotham’s Paringa vineyards make this uniquely Australian wine.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
I had noticed that
grape growers need some privacy too, I suppose
Somebody mentioned above red wine's supposed effect on women...
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
Riders are gradually rolling through to the start.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hi, everyone. Here is the link to the online streaming of Stage 6;
I think it comes on at 45 minutes after the hour, about 10 minutes from now.
Hi Ruthann
"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
Rained out
We worked on the trail instead.
And they’re off…!
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Fun for the last day of a stage race....
…wish it were a bit more challenging than a short crit :(
My heart says Gerrans, my head isn't sure, but I'd like Bling to win the stage
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Valverde should be able to get some bonus to win overall
Greipel should win again
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
National Anthem. Is that usual?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In the States...not so much in Oz.
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I know. I'm a little taken aback :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Turbo Durbo at the ready.
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from the gun
"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
Damn, this is cool!
"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
You mean watching a race at a civilised hour?
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That
Aand coverage of the breaks forming
"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
Poor Luke. he'll be happy when this is over. He's had a tough week.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He has done decently considering everything
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
He is a truly lovely young man and very talented, but this has hurt.
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schedule
Jayco sprint #1 Lap #8 36.0 Km
Skoda KOM #1 Lap #10 42.5 Km
Jayco sprint #2 Lap #12 54.0 Km
Skoda KOM #2 Lap #15 64.0 Km
20 Laps of 4.5 Km Circut
Soli Deo Gloria
Thanks LH. I'm dreadful with the details.
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Large group.
What other team besides Garacudda has blue helmets this year? ( I’m having my usualy difficulties getting used to the new kits this year.)
Ah, I see that now; thank you! At this point in the season, I need all the help I can get.
I thought it was OPQS..
OPQS is more aqua...cue um to correct me ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
pastel blue, so not aqua
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I actually think it's more turquoise, but then I thought it would be confused with astana.
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Go green rocket!
All posts are at altitude. Acclimation may be necessary
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It would be a fitting swan song for one R. McEwen.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm going to say it again. I'll be glad to have my days back. Sitting inside on a sunny afternoon is hard work.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, I am happy to sit inside today
1. I went for a ride already, so I can tick that box.
2. It’s hot outside.
There's no surf today. instead, there's a huge turquoise pond on my doorstep. It keeps calling me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So that hot tub is very necessary.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i'm sure Jens! and Valve know that...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
what time bonuses are there?
- at Jayco sprint #1 Lap #8, 36.0 Km
- at Jayco sprint #2 Lap #12, 54.0 Km
- at finish ?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
works for me.
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Hello all
Home from work, fed the neighbor’s dog (weather trapped her up in Cleveland)
time to relax!
by uninformed consent on Jan 21, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions
No he wasn't allowed at the gymnastics meet
He would upstage the girls. that is one crazy dog
by uninformed consent on Jan 21, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
Katusha chasing?
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Go Sergey..!
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please he needs it..!
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He also deserves it.
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last year of his contract....
doesn’t look to bright of a future for him with VCD
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I think a smart DS will have noticed his worth. GE could use him in the hills that's for sure.
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I am sure he will like it there....
and so would do Joanne his wife.
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Then you and holmovka can visit :)
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I am seriously thinking going back home.
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Really? family, job opportunities?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I am tired of the US...
I miss Argentina.
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Will your wife enjoy it there? She's German?
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She is willing to try and that is half the battle.
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+many....
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Awww, my sympathies
Can’t imaging what it is like to be so far from home
by uninformed consent on Jan 21, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Not easy.
Is lonely… here is just my wife and me and the kids. we want the kids with the same we did (uncles, cousins,more family)
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I do know what that is like
My daughter never really got to know her cousins or grandparents—not easy
by uninformed consent on Jan 21, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
so you understand we have to try to be happier.
make them happier.
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I am dying to visit Patagonia.
Let me know if you need anybody to carry your suitcases.
I am considering San Luis (seriously)
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is nice weather most of the year... she likes that.
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she was from the coastline, I recall.
Northern temps not ideal.
Rostock, baltic sea.
we thought of Germany for a while. Is not going to happen.
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I enjoyed Germany as well.
Spend a few years.
He has 1 year to make it easy to sign him....
At least he know what to do (if allowed).
he doesn't care too much about it.
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if they allow him or not.
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Good lad, that one.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You'll all get an early night.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Why would GreenEDGE care if the breakaway group was big?
Unless there’s a danger man and they get stupid, but…is that gonna happen? No.
Bernie Sulzberger, who punctured 5kms from the end on Willunga Hill, and who is a very good sprinter is a worry.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They said he was two and a half minutes down
Letting this group get two and a half minutes would qualify as “getting stupid” wouldn’t it?
he seems to be the highest placed in the break, so break really should not bother the overall gc
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
a larger group has an easier time getting a large gap, neh? this could cause more work for the leaders group than they care for.
a break large enough to take all the bonuses but easy to control is best
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
but it might be so large they do not effectively work together always
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
actually the best placed rider in the break is Adam Hansen (AUS) - LTB at 2:35
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
He is such a lovely guy, and he seems very happy at Lotto.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And they're correct.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hansen has had a very good race...very.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Rabo soingier with nothing to do
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Why not?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
no rabo in the breaky
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Sorry...daydreaming.
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Saxo kit is seriously cool.
"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
Until they face you head on with that eagle, but I love the colour.
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color is cool
stripes on helmet and big asym text… I like it
"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
Makes me wonder
Why is it some teams don’t change while everyone else does? BMC has had the same kit for…ever, as far as I know but certainly the last few years when they’ve been a major team. Rabobank has never really changed their kit (a few small changes). Other teams change not only year to year but within the year, too.
Yeah
I can see Rabo staying with what works. BMC, less so.
"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 is one of my least favourite uniform, although I like their socks :)
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Socks are important
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They are hideous/horrendous/ vile. Need I go on?
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but easy to spot
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
I liked BMC's old kit when they were a U.S. team...they wore Assos and it was a black and white
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I like the red and black
although the design is boring
by uninformed consent on Jan 21, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Eh Cofidis had a major shift
when they went from their white, blue and red kit to all red
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
through at least 2005 i think? (i know thru 2004)
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Ah I guess your right haha sorry
I was dating myself (which is hard at 21)
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
fdj was good, until last year. now, totally ruined.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Ehhh, not really
Take RadioShack from 2010 to 2011. Same singular sponsor, drastically different looking kits.
FDJ last year to this, adding a new cosponsor. Basically the same look.
Por exemplo
easy to see that Saxo is all over the break due to stripes…
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they look chaotic
"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
Rabo doing the chasing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They might be caught by the first sprint point in Lap 8! It'll be exciting to see what happens.
4.5k to the sprint point!
I have to hold my breath until the line. I very much want Gerrans to win the overall.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Too many saxo in the break...
others not contributing…
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got nothing better to do
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
thanks to Alexandra we know time bonuses of 6, 4, 2 secs next lap
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
huh, no thank you !
also at lap 12 same bonuses,
and then10, 6, and 4 at the line
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Gerrans in the break 0=
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Durbridge is going to be a Classics stud.
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shoulders like a linebacker
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He's imposing and a very sweet young man.
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He needs to make that Lampre
WORK SOME
"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 very young and not very confident with that I suspect.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Perhaps he needs to take half wheeling lessons from Stuey?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
he is a TT'er.
Used to do everything himself.
Let's hope so!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I am a sucker for those type of riders.
Ride at the front.
Same here :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
yeah, I do like a good TT machine.
Very usefull skill.
Perhaps...I have never really seen him do something in a one-day race before
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Remember my words ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh I will and I'll give you credit ;)
I just want proof before he is anything but a TTer
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Go Durbs!
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Is he racing track at the olympics?
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
I'm going to try to resist the urge to put all these very fast australians on my vds team
for exactly this reason
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Wait 'til after the Olympics. Having had lots of trackies on my VDS team in the last two years, I'm telling you
it doesn’t pay.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Most definitely.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes. I know I'm stretching the bow, but he reminds me of a young Cance.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ack, i hate when the helo has that high pitch whine
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No chase?
"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
Mercx in the house :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
A god!
"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
It's very cool to have him here...very :)
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currently watching a sunday in hell
merckx in that house too
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Aussie twang P&P says Jens! has
I’ve never noticed it, but Maggie certainly has
by uninformed consent on Jan 21, 2012 10:33 PM EST reply actions
Jens! has it big time, so does Bernie Eisel
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I think it isn't what it was
he just sounds German these days
someone go boom? or mechanical?
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Klier slid out on the turn
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by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
crashed.
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
couldn't agree more..! Go to the action..!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
Has anyone actually seen this hill of which P and P speak?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So, he's another one with a big future.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Almost any Aussie cycling kid it seems like has a big future
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
We can thank the AIS and Gerry Ryan for that.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Heiko Salzwedel did absolute wonders there
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely. We can thank a culture that is besotted by all sport, any sport too.
Not that I always do.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Katusha riding for ...
"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
shame on you. oscarito.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
Freire for the sprint?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
so, the sky links work better than the channel 9. however, the sky commentators, tydoc for the mute button.
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Happy New Year 'all
What’s this Garmin Barracuda bizness?
I only know a Barracuda as a large fish with vicious teeth that can be caught with a line baited with a piece of wood with a lick of red paint and rusty nail innit.
Dude, I can see my house from here
It's a company that......does stuff
What do you care? Garmin Barracuda is the most badass name in the peloton, bar none!
pablo has to get some connections and get us all a Garmin next year so we can whoop strava ass
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
10 laps, 45 km to go
someone wants to get to the bar in a hurry
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
they are flying...!
Strava...? We are going for the TOP 10 this year...! Are you going to be part of something great or not?
oh no this post has just lost it someone help get us back on the rails
and Alexandra hahahahaha
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
I love this. Thank you Veeral
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yes...not his normal baby face...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ok if I throw this in the mix, David Veilleux after 2011 Paris-Roubaix
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
beautiful.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hot, tired and knows he can't have a beer for at least one more day.
That’d give any Aussie man a similar 1000 yard stare.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
click on the title. it will hide the picture.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
Amazing how "fat Lampre guy" was really all I needed to search for
The bigger question is why I know about this picture at all…..
snort
"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
whole lotta Lampre needs his own entry in the lexicon
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
speaking of which, we've gonna have to dig those threads up again for the new season
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Help!
Anyone know how I play the msn stream in VLC?
"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
do you have the url?
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
yes
but vlc not taking it…
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hmmm. can you post and i'll see if i have the same problem?
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
give me asec
diff ’puter
"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
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/livestreaming.aspx?id=8403278
"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
you should know better than to put it up there
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
what'd I do?
"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
legit link
no?
"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
you put it up here
instead of down here. if you click on the link up that, it just links to this thread. down here, it goes to the link
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
oh that link. i don't think that's the correct one to use in vlc.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
well *&%$#^ me with a spoon
"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 still don't get any of what was just said...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
dont pay any attention to me
from hear on out
"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
*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
Unless ted or um tells me anything technological I take no notice at all :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
which part? where the link goes? or what to play in vlc?
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
where the link goes
"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
use this...
mms://news.netshow.ninemsn.com.au/9MSNLive
see, that's what it should look like
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
okok
I’m working on it
"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
works fine. but, for me, buffers a lot. the sky one plays better.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
Robbie McEwen...age and treachery :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Not really, but we missed you :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
George made it into the break!
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
he's not even in Aus. That's quite a feat!
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 21, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
I know! It totally took the peloton by surprise.
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by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
Sadly though
Lance has already won.
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by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
You'll never be my father!
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by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
and as the model teammate George couldn't be happier ;)
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
FdJ rider lapped or UniSA?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hahaha I love the self response ;)
He is a hell of a rider though…So excited he got this opportunity with Garmin
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
24? i love Greg Iles books.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I actually have a Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) poster in my bedroom
I should probably add one of Jack Bauer the bike rider…. ;\
That's JJY's trick, isn't it?
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
No, Will's
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
they both should be here
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
It would be nice, but Will doesn't much like the flatlands...and in France it would be very, very late.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
or just a tad early
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
no, will "+1"s all the time. jjy answers his own posts.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
as do sideburns
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
by gravel road on Jan 21, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
That must be why GHH keeps taking his shirt off.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The Garmin Chipotle kit could neutralize badass
That orange and blue monstrosity…
But there’s so little argyle on this year’s, you can’t hardly complain
anyone know how to stop the new comments popup box popping up constantly?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
I love that box!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
At the top of the comments there's a check-box
called auto-update. You have to turn it off, but if you do the new comments won’t appear automatically. You’ll have to reload the page periodically.
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by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
+100
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
who did
zip for me last year
"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
apparently he had major problems...
…so it’s nice to see him looking somewhat fast.
Yeah, he has had problems
everyone shouldn’t forget about last year though…so noone pick him for VDS ;)
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Well, this race has pretty much zero predictive value.
Look at Cam Meyer.
didn't sagan start here?
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yes. TDU was hos breakout :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Propaganda...
…remember, the she-bear is reading.
Am I drunk, or are you alluding to me in a mean way?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL...perhaps i shouldn't go swimming this afternoon. Not entirely safe I fear.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
no, "she-bear" refers to ursula. he pretty much sets the vds prices.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
I know..I want him to give me Klodi for free :)
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ain't ever gonna happen
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
He'll be serving many masters..washing Andy's socks, fetching Frank's coffee..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
stealing sprints from benna
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Zing! I even think he's more handsome than Benna :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
good thing albertina's in bed
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
do you?
we are shocked. shocked I tell you.
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
I know! I hope you were sitting down when I confessed!
Some men DO look pretty in pink
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I love him as a rider, and i love his quirky take on things.
No-one is more elegant on a bike in my eyes.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
F Schleck looks great on a bike too
I will buy a bottle of plonk, if Kloeden doesn’t end up being the cap.
I very much want him to be the skip. I really do.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I also love watching Contador.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i had him the year before and was also disappointed.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So who's the new leader on the road?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Craig Lewis blogging for CN:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/blogs/craig-lewis/an-introduction-to-china
So happy he’s back. He tweeted awhile back that this is his last comeback. If he is seriously injured again he will retire.
Who's he going to ride for?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
CHinese team? did I read that somewhere?
by ZoeRochelle on Jan 21, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Stuey and Durbridge have finished together every day. I think Durbs has been well looked after.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Must be nice for o'grady
to come home and mentor all these great young kids on green edge
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
My reply to you just went missing =o
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I kind of wish more of these aussie kids would ride for Euro teams.
It seems that they’re missing out a little.
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Gen X. They're not as tough as the Old Guard
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
100f
ouch
"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
Yeah, but that's the air temp.
It’s hotter on the road.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Bling on the front.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Youth classification
Rohan Dennis leads KOM and youth, Bling wears that black monstrosity as second best young rider
KOM I think is a white jersey
So it probably looks little different from Dennis’ UniSA jersey (sorta like when Andy Schleck wore the white jersey at the TDF)
Phil?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's hot, and I've been drinking beer...am drinking beer.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Beer!
That’s a great idea!
"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
Oh, yeah. Beer...
…why didn’t I think of that.
Same here...people came over last night and left it
so it’s fair game
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
This is a clean thread!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Not dirty enough to drink Bud :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And you are young at fit. Today, the beer has been quite...effective.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Guinness and PBR
No school like old school
"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
see, PBR at least has some cachet...
…Bud is just shit.
by Ed K on Jan 21, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no. PBR is crap that kids who don't know beer pretend to like
be better off drinking rolling rock or yuengling or something . . .
Oh, I fully agree...
…but I think the determining factor is that it’s cheaper than either of those, even here.
I quite like a yuengling occasionally
that you can’t get it everywhere gives it some cache perhaps
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
With the advent of a mid-sized local brewery that's much better and costs the same everywhere..
…I’ve abandoned it. That and the union busting at their plant.
feel the same about Real Ale around here . . .
so many good local breweries there’s no point drinking crud.
unless it is all that's in the fridge ;)
I can’t be arsed getting into an argument over a bit of fun. -- omnevelnihil
i use to have a dedicated chocolate fridge
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
I used to have dedicated
fridges for Champagne, Chablis and Beer. Sadly they were always empty.
pbr won the blue ribbon
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It's in the name and everything
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by omnevelnihil on Jan 21, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
RR was pretty hot 25 years ago.
Almost made the beltway.
Sicard and guys with huge amounts of talent in general
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
breakfast of champions
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KFC and Cheetos
"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
ice cold bud-sicles
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
by gravel road on Jan 21, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
It's what's for dinner
B.E.E.R.R.U.N
"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
today was one for the ages, no...
"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
minds were blown
all four of ’em
"Race radios in Cat 4?"
by gravel road on Jan 21, 2012 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
first pablo with a bong now coke, whew lots D'ing going on ha!
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
I want times on the screen.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So Australian, that -ish.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I love Hendo's red shoes.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
DE lurking
Griepel ftw
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
These aren't the droids you're looking for
"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
No chance of this break surviving.
They’re trying to talk it up, but no way in hell.
yes, greipel. He'll win a lot of races this year
seems at peace
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 11:27 PM EST reply actions
Even his twitter is playful.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
a remarkable transformation. nice to see
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
I think he now has mates in the same way Cav has. He knows they believe in him.
I’ve developed a real soft spot for him.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
vds sandbagging alert
"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
Robbie's still next to Valverede
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Make like a limpet.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
he wants to make sure he gets a beer tonite not just Alejandro
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Meyer has jumped out! Go Cam!!!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
but how far down the placings?
like if Valv is 23rd and Simon is 24th?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Robbie will stick his foot out ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Most def, but McEwen would blink at a little half wheeling.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
big gap
"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
Kid is stomping on it
"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
chase is disorganized now
"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
Ouch, ouch, ouch!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
lampre ate Meyer :(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
We go with what we've got ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
done
"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
go Oscarito!!
"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
but is Loosehorse correct above
does he just need a better placing today than Simon?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Best TDU evah!
"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
by ELVISGOAT on Jan 21, 2012 11:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Greipel, Renshaw, Petacchi :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
she's watching on tv. beats stream any day
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
Call me Bruce :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You should!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Gorilla
no contest
"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
easily done
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
that lotto kit just looks weird
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I love it! Best kit in the peloton.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
P and P says Gerro has won. Phew :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Since Yesterday
Valverde said he will not compete
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Classy!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He had a team for the hill/s
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm not sure what that means
he has a team which would have probably preferred the monetary bonus of winning the GC as well.
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Phil...do you realise how little I have invested in this? Gerrans won, and Valverde happily came second.
Sounds good to me.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Despite the DS's bluster
that was not a realistic option. It would have taken a crash by Gerrans. Neither of them was going to pick up bonus seconds on a criterium stage.
It was a crowd pleaser though :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well Vino picked up bonus seconds on the last stage of the TdF
Never say die
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
he had McGee to thank, though
as well as his own cojones, of course
Don't forget Levi was sleeping on that stage too.
And the organizer changed the rules a couple of times as to whether they were giving bonifications on that stage.
But there is only one Vino. That's why we (I) love him.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No it wasn't
I guess my point is Valverde said he wouldn’t compete not because he was being courteous to Gerrans a win but because he knew he couldn’t today.
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I know, but I loved the explanation. As I said a crowd pleaser and a great piece of spin.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ah, spin.
(tonight’s definitely the night for it)
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Zacly...so long as I know when I'm being spun.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
oh, we agree
But I don’t think Valverde claimed it was a courtesy. If he did, he was fibbing.
near as i can tell, av didn't say it.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Peti is the best
Gutierrez concluded with the assessment that Valverde will not contest Gerrans’ leadership during the final criterium in Adelaide on Sunday. "We’re not a sprinters’ team," said the Spaniard. "In a one-on-one sprint, Alejandro would beat Gerrans, as he would beat Petacchi, Freire, Boonen etc. Probably the only one he wouldn’t beat is Cavendish.
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
boardman just said Valv needed 73 places over Simon
would have been ridiculous to even remotely dream of that outcome
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Good times
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
Congratulations and thanks to Seahorse and all our Aussie hosts.
Great start to the season.
Goodnight.
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It's been great to have you here and sounding so well.
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Tour de San Luis in Argentina...8 WT teams will be there
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 21, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
still doubtful on a live stream tho, fox sports and all
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
different time zone. usa will be working. europe just coming off work.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Australia was working this week and US were just getting off work. It's doable.
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Well then a race will lift your spirits.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
happily or unhappily?
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
well, i'm happily unemployed
(but, then again, hubby earns about 7 times what i did)
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
ah, i remember those days.
(in a galaxy far far away)
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks to everyone for dropping by. It's been great fun!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
If you wouldn't mind taking your bottles with I'd be grateful...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Renshaw should be happy
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
FUCK....YES!!!
looking forward to some Greips vs Bah boy
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I think it's going to be a genuine contest.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And Tmart
German hegemony!! I don’t see Degy as a pure sprinter really, Kitty Kat I am really intrigued about though.
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Heh Guys
remember we meet in 9 hrs for another live thread!
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
really?
those races are addicting
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
+many
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
and many, many more.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
whats it about cross
that you find appalling?
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
All that running in mud...makes my skin crawl.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
lol
there’s lots sand and sea there too: next week they race on the beach at the w/champs
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
Beaches are for swimming :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
when I saw snow on the beach at Scheveningen
it blew my mind
circuits. i am really not a fan of circuits.
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
Strange...no podium...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
now on
It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo
But I mean there literally isn't a podium.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It is strange
Anyway… thanks, Seahorse. Well done.
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 21, 2012 11:55 PM EST reply actions
love Simon's post-race interview:
“Alejandro Valverde, what a classy rider” Gerrans said
+1000 !
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Which also shows what a classy little fella Gerrans is. He always sounds like a jockey to me :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i can't listen to him. or evans. or horner. their voices are like fingers on a chalkboard.
"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 21, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
sorry, fingernails
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by umwolverine on Jan 21, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Same. Yet another reason I love Kloden...even the phone book would sound good :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He said that?
Gerrans is an idiot.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Jan 22, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Seahorse we are about over 1000 comments - any kind of record?
I've heard you folks are a little loopy
Wow! Yes for the TDU, it's absolutely amazing :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
That's it for me, too
Thank you, Seahorse. À la prochaine.
1000+
for the tdu. goes to show how desperate we are for some decent racing! Belgium seems a long way away…………………..:(
that's just for this thread. add the rest all together (especially yesterday's)...
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Lanterne Rouge
Just finished reading two last live treads, which I sadly missed!
What a race!! Thank you Seahorse! Thank you Flaty!
Happy for GE! And happy that Val Piti still has his teeth!
In loving memory of the HTC- Highroad
.
Missed the stage entirely yesterday/last night
Had a pleasant night out with Mrs Muk instead (a night out without the kids – wooo hoooo!!)
Not surprised that it took me a couple of hours to catch up on the postings for the final stage. Man you lot were busier than a cat on a hot tin roof!
Thanks everyone for providing an entertaining read and perspective on not only this stage, but the whole race.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
We missed you. Thanks for being with us all week.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Already trash talking. It's going to be a fun year. :)
by sebastiandeluded on Jan 22, 2012 10:54 PM EST reply actions
That reply button's a bugger isn't it?
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