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Tour of Qatar Stage 4 LIVE

Al Takhira - Madinat al Shamal 147.5 km

Climbers, no sorry, sprinter's stage. Podiumcafe's likely suspect: Adam Blythe

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He's building on that good form he had

at the end of last year

"Gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal; for me, potato." - Emil Zatopek

by sylvan on Feb 8, 2012 8:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh for goodness sake, I've just realised I have to work that Saturday!

Why do the cycling gods hate me so? :(

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 4:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Go tell your boss that you will be sick on that day

“Contaminated steak, it’s a Basque thing.”

Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...

by TheFigurehead on Feb 8, 2012 4:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Winnar

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by tehGrindCrusher on Feb 8, 2012 5:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Channel 12 is racist

"Weltmeister!!" Zwei mal: 2010-2011...und weiter gehts

by Phil H. on Feb 8, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, don't worry.

Cav. is so short I’m sure you can see past him.

What would Deming do? (+8:00 GMT)

by Ryan_Liles on Feb 8, 2012 5:02 AM EST up reply actions  

You can see past Bert Grabsch too,

but the image is distorted by the gravitational lensing around his backside.

by straw dog on Feb 8, 2012 5:08 AM EST up reply actions  

PdC is in midseason form already, I see.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Feb 8, 2012 5:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Not at all.

We are not yet frustrated and disillusioned by the performance of our F-VDS teams.

by straw dog on Feb 8, 2012 5:10 AM EST up reply actions  

I haven't even thought about VDS

Or even whether or not I’m going to do that this year. Last year was a huge flop for me. Dan Jansen-esque.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Feb 8, 2012 5:12 AM EST up reply actions  

It can only get better then, right?

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:22 AM EST up reply actions  

taxi!

or rather, team car to hold onto :P

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 5:10 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm rather hoping for Boonen in the front group and Cav getting caught out.

He can’t match Cav for pure speed in a straight out sprint but it’s not a hopeless cause ;)

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 5:23 AM EST up reply actions  

This is the bet sprint train he’s had in many years.
I think this year could be much better for him then recent history.

What would Deming do? (+8:00 GMT)

by Ryan_Liles on Feb 8, 2012 5:47 AM EST up reply actions  

erm...

not sure what happened here, sorry

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 5:30 AM EST up reply actions  

B

I’m quite good at this game.

Coffee cures all. ~ Gav

by tgsgirl on Feb 8, 2012 5:47 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

D

In the Basque alphabet there is no C.

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 5:50 AM EST up reply actions  

In Chinese, there is no ‘R’; only ‘er’ & ‘ru’

What would Deming do? (+8:00 GMT)

by Ryan_Liles on Feb 8, 2012 5:58 AM EST up reply actions  

That's General Arrot Ash to you!

But he can't say "I believe in nozzingk" when he believes in beer - Jens (about me)

by omnevelnihil on Feb 8, 2012 6:16 AM EST up reply actions  

It's pronounced like a z, so we would

have bleeding zarrots…

"..In Belgium for sure they would try to stop the train."
Peter Van Petegem

by Mr Van P on Feb 8, 2012 6:39 AM EST up reply actions  

Sounds like a Monty Python skit.

"..In Belgium for sure they would try to stop the train."
Peter Van Petegem

by Mr Van P on Feb 8, 2012 6:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Agree

It’s one thing to look good leading out a guy who would win without his own train, but it’s another thing altogether to actually be the guy there at the end duking it out for the line.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Feb 8, 2012 6:24 AM EST up reply actions  

Many riders have failed to take the step up:

Steegmans was a good leadout man for Boonen then failed trying to win himself.
I am sure there are others.

by Uphill on Feb 8, 2012 6:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Pre-Renshaw, Ciolek was Cav's favorite lead out, to the point where they talked about spending their careers together as a team.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Until they put him on leadout duty for Matthews

Joke aside, I suspect you are right but I’d give him a season or at least half a season to get into the new role.

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 7:05 AM EST up reply actions  

He says his visits to sports psychologists with AIS are important in changing his mindset.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Are they secretly hypnotizing him?

“You are feeling sleeeepy. When you wake up you will want to lead out Matthews so Australia can win countless victories in the years to come.”

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 7:09 AM EST up reply actions  

That could be difficult. Matthews is apparently GE bound when his contract finishes.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:12 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't remember, but I think if you google Bannan you'll find it.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:14 AM EST up reply actions  

a collision between two trams in Tervuren today three slightly injured?

my dutch is limited

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 6:14 AM EST up reply actions  

It's a funny

last sentence: “Both trams are old models, like the people on it.”

by tedvdw on Feb 8, 2012 6:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Ah, thanks.

I was thinking some sort of extended metaphor—like, the two “trams” represented sprint trains, and was working on the “three slightly injured,” still trying to decide whether that was literal injury or the pain competitors like Boonen, Farrar, and Renshaw felt as Cavendish whooshed past them once again.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:33 AM EST up reply actions  

wooden shoes all over the tracks.. :-)

"..In Belgium for sure they would try to stop the train."
Peter Van Petegem

by Mr Van P on Feb 8, 2012 6:41 AM EST up reply actions  

www.steephill.tv - Preview of today's stage

Of all of the 2012 Tour of Qatar stages that can be affected by the wind, this is the one to keep an eye on. After all we finish in Madinat Al Shamal and a “shamal” is the name for a northwesterly wind blowing over Iraq and the Persian Gulf states which is often strong during the day.

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 6:16 AM EST reply actions  

Someone on Twitter says the stage is about to end.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:43 AM EST reply actions  

What? Already?

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 6:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Strong tailwind.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:44 AM EST up reply actions  

I know, the tweet was something along the lines of "ES hasn't started, but the stage is 4km from ending" but I can't find it now.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Maybe they were wrong...or someone would have tweeted results by now.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Hmm. Someone has tweeted a result...

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Could you share with us the name of this someone?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 6:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Scroll down.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:01 AM EST up reply actions  

signing off. Need to go to work...

Tommeke, Tommekke, Tommeke…

"..In Belgium for sure they would try to stop the train."
Peter Van Petegem

by Mr Van P on Feb 8, 2012 6:45 AM EST reply actions  

Anyway, an hour or so ago Bak and Shimizu were the break.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 6:55 AM EST reply actions  

Cavendish wins?
UCI @UCI_cycling

#UCI Road World Champion #MarkCavendish wins again at #TourofQatar. In 2011 he captured 14 victories. How many this year?

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 6:57 AM EST reply actions  

It's on now.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:01 AM EST reply actions  

28 kms to go. Echelons and breakaways.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:02 AM EST reply actions  

Michael Barry injured.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:02 AM EST reply actions  

Bummer.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Looks like a hard fall.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:03 AM EST up reply actions  

great racing

today!

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 7:03 AM EST reply actions  

Boonen is hungry for this race.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:04 AM EST reply actions  

Nice to see him going for it.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:04 AM EST up reply actions  

I agree.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:05 AM EST up reply actions  

o/t: oh, ffs, twitter, did you really need to reverse the interface?

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:05 AM EST reply actions  

What does that mean um?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:05 AM EST up reply actions  

tweets use to be on the left, now on the right.

plus, the font is smaller, and the time since tweeted has also been moved.

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Ouch. And we read left to right :(

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:10 AM EST up reply actions  

exactly

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:14 AM EST up reply actions  

oh, and, to compose a tweet, it's now on the upper left corner

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:18 AM EST up reply actions  

+1

What a waste of 1/2 the screen

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 7:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Jebus help me

the red Gilbert shorts are growing on me.

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 7:07 AM EST reply actions  

Some growths should be removed.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:08 AM EST up reply actions  

You need to lie down.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:08 AM EST up reply actions  

My feed seems to be a few seconds behind, but it's beautifully clear so I don't think I'll look for another.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Aidis Kroupis won the first sprint. Good boy :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:09 AM EST reply actions  

He wants to be on many FSA VDS teams.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:10 AM EST up reply actions  

I want him to be too...has potential I'd say :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:11 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm betting he will be on less than ten teams.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 8:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I'll take that bet.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 8:22 AM EST up reply actions  

Excellent. I'll send you a copy of 'Cloudstreet' when you win :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions  

Farnese Vini trying to shut the break down

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 7:12 AM EST reply actions  

Go Guardini!

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 7:20 AM EST up reply actions  

ES2 Commentator Brian Smith says the 2nd group will catch the first,

but Boonen and Gert S. are driving that first group like crazy, gap now 26".

by Ruthann on Feb 8, 2012 7:14 AM EST reply actions  

Very cruel.

I’m starving, but don’t want to go make breakfast and miss anything.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:17 AM EST up reply actions  

Mwahahaha

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 7:21 AM EST up reply actions  

It feels like a while since he's been this assertive and 'present' with his team.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:17 AM EST up reply actions  

I thought I was replying to Uphill.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Splosh...

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:19 AM EST up reply actions  

It was really a big neigh splosh :(

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:20 AM EST up reply actions  

It's been a while,

approximately 365 days to be semi-exact.

by Holdenmate on Feb 8, 2012 7:20 AM EST up reply actions  

I think the first group will be caught

riders starting to look around

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 7:18 AM EST reply actions  

true

riders slowing the other group

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 7:21 AM EST up reply actions  

don't think so

all the strong guys are in the front

by broerie on Feb 8, 2012 7:21 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't think Langeveld's there.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:22 AM EST up reply actions  

BIG boys.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:23 AM EST up reply actions  

Go, Bernie!

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:24 AM EST up reply actions  

wow, cyclingfever revamped it's home page also today

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:22 AM EST reply actions  

+1

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Cav is still recovering from that virus--might make sense to let him get a bit of a breather today.

Especially since he made his point yesterday.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Flecha riding for 4th GC

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 7:24 AM EST up reply actions  

Boonen's like a kelpie with a mob of sheep.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:24 AM EST reply actions  

disclaimer: it's early

Farrar not looking good for bunch sprints, but making all of the right breaks looks good for classics

PopUp – we need your orange asterisk thingy back.

by PopUp Rolen on Feb 8, 2012 7:26 AM EST reply actions  

Let's say that for everyone bar Cav shall we? excellent excuse.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:27 AM EST up reply actions  

I fired and then rehired him yesterday for those exact reasons.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Ramunas Navardauskas

will keep this together for Farrar

It seems as though Cavendish rides faster on some climbs than the fastest climbers in front of the race. Danilo Hondo

by singhstax on Feb 8, 2012 7:29 AM EST reply actions  

Navadauskus

Lithuanian Jens? Is a monster on the front, no wonder he made the TDF team last year

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 7:29 AM EST reply actions  

Should be a cool little sprint

Not many but some fast & interesting names there

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 7:29 AM EST reply actions  

not sure it will end in a sprint

PopUp – we need your orange asterisk thingy back.

by PopUp Rolen on Feb 8, 2012 7:30 AM EST up reply actions  

It feels like a mini classic in the sun.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Zing

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Fabs :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:31 AM EST reply actions  

cance and blythe ripping it up

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:31 AM EST reply actions  

kruopis has a puncture

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:32 AM EST reply actions  

Kroupis punctures :(

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:32 AM EST reply actions  

steegs drags boonen and friends back up

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:32 AM EST reply actions  

Ha! I broke my no1-pointers rule and added him yesterday.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:33 AM EST up reply actions  

blythe flats

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:33 AM EST reply actions  

Damn.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Blythe punctures

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:33 AM EST reply actions  

nava and farrar

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:34 AM EST reply actions  

veelers catches up

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:35 AM EST reply actions  

fabu goes

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions  

boonen, easily

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions  

veelers 2nd, cance 3rd

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions  

and he was 2nd, not third

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:39 AM EST up reply actions  

Hell yeah!

Coffee cures all. ~ Gav

by tgsgirl on Feb 8, 2012 7:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Tyler swore...good heavens

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:36 AM EST reply actions  

that was fun. can we have redo now?

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:37 AM EST reply actions  

so, when does the tour of qatar get renamed to the tom boonen invitational?

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:38 AM EST reply actions  

When that one berg in Flanders gets officially renamed th Boonen-berg

"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"

by ncrow on Feb 8, 2012 7:40 AM EST up reply actions  

it's february

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:39 AM EST up reply actions  

That's why it's scary.

Tempting a lot of people right now, I bet.

But he can't say "I believe in nozzingk" when he believes in beer - Jens (about me)

by omnevelnihil on Feb 8, 2012 7:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Me for one.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:40 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm too lazy to go through that much of an overhaul of my draft team.

Thank the god/s/esses

But he can't say "I believe in nozzingk" when he believes in beer - Jens (about me)

by omnevelnihil on Feb 8, 2012 7:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Not much...maybe 8?

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

12

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Bye bye Gerrans :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Not enough.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Like, six gummy bears and some scotch?

But he can't say "I believe in nozzingk" when he believes in beer - Jens (about me)

by omnevelnihil on Feb 8, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

12

"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"

by ncrow on Feb 8, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks

8 would have been a bargain, 12…a gamble :P

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 7:44 AM EST up reply actions  

It's all a gamble :)

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:45 AM EST up reply actions  

So if you're convinced he's a 500-point guy

don’t take him.

On the other hand, if you suspect he’s really a 1200-point guy…

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, I'm confused now

500 points is is less than Nuyens, who’s 10pts @700pts

by RollinRollinRolland on Feb 8, 2012 7:48 AM EST up reply actions  

I think proven long term earning potential

weighs in there vs. a possible flash in the fan dicount for Nuyens

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 7:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Mine isn't even close to finalised, so it's easy.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm calling you Antipodean-Drew now

(except he’s had Boonen since day 1 of course)
(since 2006 really)

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 7:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Clearly you're not into that whole brevity thing.

But he can't say "I believe in nozzingk" when he believes in beer - Jens (about me)

by omnevelnihil on Feb 8, 2012 7:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Actually with Tommeke and El Pistolero

You’re guaranteed to book-end the season nicely.

But he can't say "I believe in nozzingk" when he believes in beer - Jens (about me)

by omnevelnihil on Feb 8, 2012 7:42 AM EST up reply actions  

February's not early if your season only goes through early April

"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"

by ncrow on Feb 8, 2012 7:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Good point.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:41 AM EST up reply actions  

+1

PopUp – we need your orange asterisk thingy back.

by PopUp Rolen on Feb 8, 2012 7:42 AM EST up reply actions  

Nice.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:38 AM EST reply actions  

MASSIVE HAPPYDANCE!

It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"

by Albertina on Feb 8, 2012 7:39 AM EST reply actions  

eddy has boo-boos on his elbow

"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 Feb 8, 2012 7:50 AM EST reply actions  

Barring a badly-timed flat, Boonen's got this.

But there sure were a lot of badly-timed flats today.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 7:57 AM EST reply actions  

I take offense

when sucky little pebbles bring down my clever predictions

by Jens on Feb 8, 2012 8:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Roubaix must be hell for you.

I understand there are many people in Norway who wanted me to go with yellow shoes, but it's okay to try something else--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Feb 8, 2012 8:23 AM EST up reply actions  

History

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Feb 8, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions  

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