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Paris-Roubaix... LIVE!

Hope_tiny by Chris... on in News Comment 371 comments

Here's what you need to know:

  • Log into Cycling.TV RIGHT NOW! Don't wait til the start time, when 99% of their other subscribers hit the same server. That gerbil can only run so fast.
  • Race start time: 4:40am Pacific. This is a brutal thing, but there's little choice. The Forest of Arenberg is pretty early on.
  • No Versus coverage today. They're showing it next week. No explanation could possibly be satisfactory.
  • This thread will be open until we get near 400, or sooner if it looks like we'll hit 400 in the middle of a big sector. Then we'll move to thread #2, and maybe #3. Somewhere between most and all of you know the drill. I'll be up. Probably at the crack of 4.40. What else would I be doing at that hour?

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Ready.
Shouldn't you be sleeping?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Logged in.
Coffee set for robotic start.

Alarm set.

Going to have to take some nyquil to get sleepy, but its times like these that I'm glad I've got my "medicine cabinet of courage".

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 1:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taping P-R to watch after work today
Only positive thing about the complete lack of interest in cycling in Sweden: it's easy to avoid inadvertently getting tipped off about the result.

Some last minute news. Bad luck for the norwegians: KAA has hurt his wrist in training and will start but is unsure of how he will feel, Thor has caught a cold and will also start at less than 100%.

by Jens on Apr 13, 2008 4:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

here it comes
this is the best day of racing of the whole year

by King of Doping on Apr 13, 2008 6:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In!
And waiting.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 6:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

weather news
there was sunshine at the start but according to the official website:

12:24 - Raindrops on the race
A few raindrops have appeared on the race.

by King of Doping on Apr 13, 2008 6:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone notice
Cycling news is posting provisional results already?  It looks like Freire won..
Vlaenderen die Leu

by Mr Van P on Apr 13, 2008 6:59 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Freire is an impressive rider
he can win in hilly races, classic length races, flat races, short races, cobbled races and even races he doesn't even start. And to be fair to CN no other rider has finished in front of him yet.

by Rothko on Apr 13, 2008 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suspect
Egoat is behind it.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yawn
Race mornings should be rainy and cold.  Tis sunny and not so cold outside.  Hrm.

by Sui Juris on Apr 13, 2008 7:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sunny here too
but a red sky at sunrise. That can't be good.

Also, if everyone is logged into Ctv, are you also getting the Broadcast off air screen on the live race section? Just making sure...........

"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep
getting the same thing.

I am choosing to believe that the stream will show up on time.

by Sui Juris on Apr 13, 2008 7:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ctv Broadcast started
Showing 2007 edition.  I had to refresh to get it.

by spaley on Apr 13, 2008 7:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too
Apprehension loves company.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1200 kbps preview
looks good. My hopes are officially up.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, excellent
Thanks spaley, that did the trick.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I got up late!
But still managed to get logged in with minimal trouble.

And then the first thing I heard is that they'd just gotten through Arenberg!

Then I figured out what's going on, and put on the water for tea. Here we go!

by Christopher on Apr 13, 2008 7:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rubbing eyes...
Good morning.  :-)
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 7:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just watching Franzoi
in the break from last year, and he crashed out of Flanders last week with a suspected broken leg. I read this week that is was more of a bruised knee, anyone know if he's starting today? I'm too lazy to check cyclingfever.com
 
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the gal
I've got the call chatting away...
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 7:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

contact
I'm in... now to the coffee
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 7:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what are the unibet odds on a train
intersecting the race today?
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1135 kb is good for me!
lets DO THIS THING!
this is our superbowl! and my girlfriend is curled up (been asleep for 7+hrs) telling me to turn off the laptop and come to bed for the night.

oh, if people only understood.

by djebel on Apr 13, 2008 7:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ooh I'm gonna enter
for a 6-13 frame.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just saw Sui Juris'
pre-Ctv rant in the other thread :-)

It's working for you now, right?

"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Friedman
Brad Huff has a pic on his website that's pretty funny. It's a Slipstream helmet with an big "I love RBX" sticker. Meatball had the license plate, why not the sticker?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 7:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah crap...
Folks, looks like Eurosport is chopped off in Korea this time... Anybody have an alternate video source, as I dont have Ctv?

by bFox on Apr 13, 2008 7:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just came in at the end of the wheel set questio
Are there TWO competions?

Oh, and for the frame, how do you spell "Kahpi?"

by Christopher on Apr 13, 2008 7:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We have pictures
Laurent Jalabert on the back of a moto behind the break. 3 riders, Kucyx, Serov(?) and ?

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 7:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The third
is Pronk. Not that it really matters. Leaders currently on pave sector 23

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flecha
my gut feeling.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thor Hushovd
has already quit after crashing

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 7:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that sucks
but he doesn't ever finish well in this race.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trying to get in now
Loading extremely slowly

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 7:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Btw
QS and Slipstream got good car placings today (5&6) while Lotto got screwed (22). If Hoste needs a bike change at some point today I predict his head will explode.

\*/

"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 7:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well
that didn't work how I expected it to


 *
/
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by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and that
came out even worse.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

latest weather
winds are from the NW now...

America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 7:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good morning, everyone!
I'm in c.tv, but have had to drop to 800 kbps already, as the 1200-stream stops working for me every few seconds....  Can you get us more power, c.tv?  I'd really like to watch at full power!

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 7:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

current race situation
per CN:

Current race situation
Matthé Pronk (Cycle Collstrop), Jan Kuyckx (Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner) and Alexander Serov (Tinkoff Credit Systems)
Peloton at 4.50

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Morning all
coffee is ready, watching the pre-race coverage

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 7:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sectors I
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 7:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sectors II
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 7:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's ON
sunny, dry and dusty
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Direct C.TV link?
Can someone just post it here... I'm logged in, but the site is loading extremely slowly.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 7:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.cycling.tv/channels/premium/live-races/
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that link
The link that is the actual page you're on when you are watching the video

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that what's in my addy bar
all i got , sorry
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 7:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

huge puddles on the course
in spite of the sun, though.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 7:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Since I've posted all of my CTV whingings
I should say I'm happily viewing from the start at 1200kbs. All it took was logging in the night before.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 7:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even though I logged in last night
can't get it to load now. Damnit.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 7:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boonen
casually stripping off his sleeves and luzzing them into a car parked at the side of the road. Souvenir or littering?

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 7:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Souvenir
but honestly, they throw all their trash away on the road.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in but
it's already spluttering

by lyne on Apr 13, 2008 7:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Spluttering for me, too.
More f-inheimers out of Ruthann before 7am on a Sunday.  That can't be good for me, long-range...

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep
st-st-stuttering in DC @ 800 (having already dropped from 1200).

by Sui Juris on Apr 13, 2008 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is anyone else finding
anthony and brian's commentary on c.tv to be coming across as blaring, no matter how you tweak the volumes/gains?

by djebel on Apr 13, 2008 7:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Am i live or a delay?
devolder getting  help from team car; am I in and current, or in a loop?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 7:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

delays are hard to judge
I was about 10 seconds behind the PC thread during Flanders.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's NEXT year's race
just don't tell us the results.

No...  that's now.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1200
I'm still @1200 and it's been pretty steady thus far...
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 7:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

go julian
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

myp2p.eu
Can those of you watching via this site drop a comment about how it's working, from time to time?  I'm quite interested.

Thanks.

by Sui Juris on Apr 13, 2008 8:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

im a 3 yr cycling.tv subscriber, but...
myp2p.eu is an OUTstanding site. you need to get a few p2p programs, but other than that, the site is flawless.
if i cannot access a sporting event i cannot pay for or watch for free in the us, im all over this amazing resource and 85% of the time, very few problems with access.

luck

by djebel on Apr 13, 2008 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry
for not responding.  Was working on breakfast.  Glad you found it.

by Sui Juris on Apr 13, 2008 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I'm in
1200 lagged and I switched back to 800...

I may try to go back to 1200 again.

Big George punctures. Sieberg gives him the wheel... 24th car. Ouch.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hinc back on after a puncture
keep the shiny side up George

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok koppenberg, yr right...
cyclists litter...but the american sports megalith still turn a blind eye to self injection of PED'S

so lesser of two evils kinda thing!  :)

by djebel on Apr 13, 2008 8:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know the details re P-R
but ASO actually organise teams to clean up the roads after the Tour passes.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pave 21
Break looking good

rain clouds on the horizon, but dry and dusty for now

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maggy
they keep talking down Maggy... aaugh!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

funny
I kept thinking they were going to jinx him by talking him up too much.

Maggie is healthy an ready for PR for the first time in years. I'm just bursting w/ hope for him.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, I stepped away...
who is the Slippie at the front for Backstedt?

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ther's a hill!
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

julian in his nat'l jersey
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Saunier rider on front?
That's a rare sight, who is it?
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hilarious
Keep the Innertube posts short, or they might run out of capacity.

by Sui Juris on Apr 13, 2008 8:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm flabbergasted that they managed to find
the worst BB software that exists in the whole universe

by lyne on Apr 13, 2008 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pave 20
everything looking good. anyone have a reading on how much time the break has?

CSC has horses at the front for this one

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I say that c,tv should shut down the
Inner Tube to conserve c.tv headquarters power, and get the damn live race stream GOING.  Argh!!!

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too much fun last night
Just got out of bed and can't get in CTV. Everything will be alright...right???????

by PopUp Rolen on Apr 13, 2008 8:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Caisse d'Epargne puncture
As in: Who cares about CdE?

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now
I could have sworn that that was a Silence rider. Not the first time this year that I've mixed the two up.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1200 sputtering
but I'm afriad to try 800
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful shots of the
racing on the pave.  God, you just can't beat that.  

And isn't Kuckx pretty old, like 38 or something?  Anyone know?  

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, as for CdE
Portal is the first Frenchman I've seen the camera on so far ...

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1200 has some stutters
but frankly I'd be happy watching a slideshow of PR so i'm not complaining.

for those who can't connect, keep refreshing the live link posted above, and keep swearing at the connection. Last week, that's what I did and I got logged in exactly in time to see Boonen leading the charge up the Koppenberg. You'll get in, but waiting sucks.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

VN
has the break at 5:23 ahead
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good name
'pronk' is a verb describing what springbok antelope do when they jump straight up in the air with all four feet to show off
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Coffee good
I'm definitely only going to drink beer for the Ronde. Last week was certainly fun, but the headache kicked in in the afternoon.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's been known to do that
as he comes across the line. Very impressive.

Funny how the technical questions asked on the Innertube have already been covered in our Techs Mechs section.

PdC - ahead of the curve as usual.

"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, where else in the world
would I have learned that except here?!  :-)  Well done!

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CSC all at the front of the field
pace is not high, however.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris - sleeping in
as usual.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he was up a little late
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Between sectors
riders fighting to get to the front, Millram, QS moving up on the left side.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CTV Coverage
Hi,

Firstly, apologies to those of you who have experienced problems logging in this morning.

We are now broadcasting Paris-Roubaix FREE at data rates of 100, 256 and 400 kbs so if you are having trouble logging into the 800/1200, you can watch at a lower data rate until the log-in refreshes.

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 13, 2008 8:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Excellent
Thanks
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maggie is riding a VERY active race in the bunch
Constantly sitting top 10 in the bunch is impressive...

by racerboy on Apr 13, 2008 8:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Important Team Car Order
  1. Quick.Step
  2. Slipstream
  3. Cofidis
  4. CSC
  5. Rabobank
  6. Lampre
  7. Liquigas
  8. Silence-Lotto
  9. High Road
That's pretty rough for Silence-Lotto and High Road.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aaah, how sweet
Matti Pronk has cut out the list of pave sectors and glued it to his top tube. I bet he did the same during his school exams.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey all
OK, I'm trying to get in. I left my computer logged in, but it seems to be in some sort of stalemate with the CTV server. How far til Arenberg?

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A little more than 15k, approx
to sector 18 Arenberg.  Good morning!

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only
8k after they get to the end of the current pave.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Considering the conversation on roubaix bikes
What is your favorite Pave rig?

Backstedt's titanium Bianchi
Old school Merckx Leader MX battleship?
Colnago C40 of the Farm-Frites sweep era?

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fave bikes
Mapei era C40 or Domo Team SC in the red & blue or green, blue & black. Those were sweet rigs...

by racerboy on Apr 13, 2008 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crash
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crash
Eisel and Haussler notable riders held up - Eisel didn't fall, though.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

down and up again
slowed down eisel, hausler; one colstrop rider hit fairly hard
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they are going pretty damn hard
before the foret d'arenberg.

I predict PAIN once they hit the rough stuff.

(not exactly a revelation, I know.)

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pave 19
Break looking good, but not exactly smooth. No rain yet, but clouds on horizon look ominous.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris...
...are you able to view the free data rates which we are currently sending out? In the meantime, keep refreshing and you should get in shortly.

Again, apologies for these problems experienced.

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 13, 2008 8:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't get anything
no pages are loading. Is the server overloaded or something?

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rebecca,
You're a brave soul for announcing your presence.
I can't even get to the free data rates area. I'm hung up trying to get to the viewer. Between the internal server errors and the just plain nothingness, I'm getting no love here. Pls help.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Helpful hint for the peloton
Don't ride anywhere near 'Steiner riders.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

flashback
who was the 'steiner dude w/ the horrible get-off in MSR last year?

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

leaders in section 19
pronk still bouncing along
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT
Nothing is loading!!

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The tram stops
for the race. I guess the high speed train can't stop for the riders, though.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crazy bunny hop!
From the sidewalk to the road!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dry
earlier this morning it was raining... is it only dry at the earlier parts or has the weather improved everywhere?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4'46"
to the break now

the main bunch is not taking it easy

lampre doing some work

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally!
Djebel, thanks for the tip on Sputnik!

by bFox on Apr 13, 2008 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cavendish
I don't think this is a good race for him.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

elmiNger down and slow to go again
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Elminger crash in town
his luck's not so good, is it?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's got me typing elmiNger
gaaaaah, it's eating my brain
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will the break last through the Forest
I think not!

Peloton heads onto sector 19. Setting up for the forest.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

main group on pave 19 now
CSC still drilling it

they are doing the lion's share of the pre-arenberg work. actualy reminds me of Quickstep 2 years ago. controlled up to Arenberg and then Boonen was solo the rest of the way.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stuey
doing well thus far :-)
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

indeed
most impressive to see the reigning champ doing work this early. CSC meant it when they said they are working for Cance this year.

I haven't even seen a Quickstep jersey yet.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All datarates now FREE on CTV
Hi,

As some of you are experiencing problems we are now broadcasting all data rates FREE on Cycling TV. This should resolve any log-in problems...

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 13, 2008 8:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sputtering
I'm not risking losing what I have though
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, thanks...I think...
But tell the world, and then...all the servers go down?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

way to go rebecca
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice gesture
but not very helpful if we can't get the site to work.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go, CSC, a bunch of them
leading the peloton into Sector 19!  A glorious show of power!

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good for CTV!
That's a nice customer service move by them. Good luck to you all who aren't in yet!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ag2r
head over teakettle
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Krivtsov (sp?)
handlebars broke?

Who-all is using all carbon?

--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooh, Kritsov crash replay looks
terrible!  Did he lose his handlebars??

by Ruthann on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Frischkorn
off on side?  Flat?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Next pave is foret d'arenberg
watch the leaders jockey for position!

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rabo sighting
Can't tell by faces - I presume Freire and Flecha?

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

little split
at the front of the bunch

no list of who is there and who is missing

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And holy shit
The group is 30-35

And the 2nd group is chasing so damn hard

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CSC, Rabo, Liquigas, QS
near the front. All the favorites appear as the forest gets near. CSC is setting a blistering pace right now. Only about 30 riders left. I see Stijn Devolder.

Second group now coming back with 50 riders.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fast
Christ they are moving fast!

by ursula on Apr 13, 2008 8:34 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Slipstream
it looks like Farrar might be the teammate right with Maggy
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see Hoste
his style is easy to spot from the air!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just imagine the adrenaline
pegging it so hard

knowing that the first major split is coming

100 km left in the race

arenberg is coming

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

together again
60 plus; dangerous for arenberg

I'd rather be in a separate 2nd set of 30, which is why I'm not a pro racer (one of many reasons!)

--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK but
I'm in on the mac, which doesn't have the fullscreen version. Not sure why the PC laptop is taking 20 minutes to load a page when the Mac does it instantly. I guess it comes down to the cool guy vs the nerd, just like the ad says.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They're pretty close
1.2 for the lead to the Trouee

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The mine gear
is off to the left. The forest looms!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ARENBERG
here it comes!!!!

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O MG!!
I finally got in on CTV--Just in time to see my bargain Krivstov roll on the cobbles
It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 13, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hwg
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

break is in the forest!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tinkoff rider
struggles through the forest losing more and more speed.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And just in time!
Here's the archway. So fucking cool!

For a second I thought Brian was going to say he was hoping for some good crashes.

Looks like a decent day... blue sky and all.

And a crash!

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

includes pozzatto
and my picture and sound freeze.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ditto
why doesn't ctv take care of main stream vs free coverage?  augh!!!!!!!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nasty
Pozzatto & Flecha crash in the dash to the Arenberg

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:37 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FLECHA
chasing to get back on through the forest! FUCK!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH NO
Flecha punctures, and Pozzato down. Fuck!

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch!
Oh, Pippo. He's totally screwed, crashing before the forest.

FLECHA TOO!

Holy shit. Two key guys way at the back...

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone got sound?
don't want to reload if it's universal.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

spotty sound
picture frozen on Tinkov dude

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The favourites
hit the Arenberg at more than 60kph. Devolder leading Boonen at the front.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no picture
sound is clear.

Devolder doing big work on the front, Boonen in good position

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is that nuyens at the back
or another cofidis?  Still no sound, but I don't want to kill the picture.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Attack from Liquigas
through the forest. Many riders seeking to ride on the mud. Devolder is sliding back through the field.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least
Pippo isn't riding in a crowd, good shots of him pegging it to get back on

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pozzatto coming back hard as he can
others at back look more hurt
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There's the split
Pozzato trying to get back up, but having trouble.

11 before the first split - Maggy is suffering. NO!

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mags
laughing at the mere mortals who ride on the grass. viking gods ride the Pave!

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Magnus
suffering.

Pippo driving through the field. Flecha is there too!

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Technical problems
OK, working again. Pippo working his way back.

Poor Maggy... seems to be heading backwards.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Van Summer Ale
looking good as they leave the forest

Boonen has Stijn w/ him

Mags :(

I don't see CSC at the front

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Van Summeren hammering at the front
Boonen and Quinziato first three out

Devolder is there. Maggy is not

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Forest a non-factor
Everything will come back together.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

slippies
there's a few slipstream guys there with maggy - tyler and martijn maybe?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hinc and \o/ w/ the leaders
along w/ Wesseman and ballan

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Front group
Devolder, Wesemann, Cooke, Maaskant, Ballan, Hink.

2nd group trying to come back fast.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

out of the forest
18 in leading group

then 10

then 8

not together yet

Pippo riding smooth, but chasing

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The forest blew
the field into pieces, but there is not huge pressure at the front.

Second and third groups are only a few seconds behind.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

slip
at least I'm getting better and picking them out.  don't count out martijn - he's pretty good with this kind of race
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maskaant
becomes Slippies' guy today. He's having a helluva spring. Pippo and Flecha are going to have to be superhuman to do anything today, chasing back like that.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the upside
Pozatto's hair looks terrific.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Careful
I almost spit coffe on my keyboard!

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

csc has a few riders
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Composition
CSC, High Road, Quick-Step, Silence-Lotto have the numbers.

2nd group has caught up.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

only the strong survive
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Three High Roads
in the lead fgroup. At least.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cyclingrush...
...can you tell me what error you are receiving when you try to watch the free stream??

Thanks,

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 13, 2008 8:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't even get there
First I get a more or less graphics-free version of the home page (lots of words in hyperlink blue).

If I get past that, it's straight to the live races page and then I either wait forever w/ no results, or I get the internal server error. Thx.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just found the free to view link
but I get nothing but an empty browser when I click on it.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in now
Had to restart the computer. Appreciate anything you did to make access easier.

I've always been taught to praise in public, admonish in private, so I'll send an private email later.

Thanks again, Rebecca.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flecha and Pozatto
in the second group on the road.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch!
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pippo's hair
appears to the be the only thing that is going right for him today

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

poz
hair not braided and now with gear issue
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe his hair
got caught in the gears during the crash.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

tee hee hee
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch
Gap is 1 minute to the Pozzato group. I think he's done.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pazzato's hip
Ouch!
It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 13, 2008 8:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pave 17
Silence and CSC back at the front. looks like bjarne's boys have regrouped and are determined to control the race.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd chase group
about 1'10" behind the main bunch. break has less than 2 minutes.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh good
Pozzato's derailleur is falling apart. If he wins...

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 8:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he becomes a god
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oy!
Flecha group pretty 1" behind the Cancellara group.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Props to Collstrop and Landboukredit
nice to see the Belgian teams in the break. those two have been sponsoring for many years, getting their money's worth in this break.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pippo looking like a casualty
flecha doesn't have a lot of help in this group...

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pippo looks dejected
This group is not working effectively. Flecha rides away in a lonely pursuit.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks
nice to have as a "just in case"
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flecha had bad luck
Unfortunately, that's life in Roubaix. You've gotta have the luck to win this race.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's good to see
4 strong teams trading work at front - HR, QS, *, CSC
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammond looks good
even though his jersey looks ugly.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DEVO
makes a nice rear light for the front group with that red stripe
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nuyens
also left behind in the Arenberg and in 2nd peloton.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CSC is applying the pressure
I assume there will be a bit of a let-up at some point. If Flecha can keep the gap small, he might be able to work across at some point.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

\O/
at the back. Not a shock.
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 8:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

back of the front
thus no right or reason to complain
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
CSC and QS are happy. HR and Silence are where they want to be, Cofidis, Rabo, and Liquigas are swearing.

Not sure about Lampre, is Ballan still with the leaders? Does he have help?

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stuey
Is looking really good today!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RE derailleur
hey, you don't REALLY need gears for this, do you?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that called a nuclear plant , anthony
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not too many
not too many countries show off their nukes like that...

by ursula on Apr 13, 2008 8:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

france has too many
to hide them all
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell no
I grew up there and there's no reason to go back

by ursula on Apr 13, 2008 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pittsburgh's changed a lot
you might be amazed

Iowa...not so different.

--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IL
I've been in one here and they are impressive.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tracks again!
will we get a train?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 8:59 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"and they've ripped his legs off"
"He may not be feeling it now, but that Russian is going to feel this in the morning!"

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"stronger on the pave"
= stronger in the dirt on the side
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeeze, finally in vis c.tv
But I think I'll keep Sputnik up on the other computer, just in case. It's behind the c.tv feed by about 30 seconds.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 13, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we're at about 300 post now
fwiw
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 9:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Flecha hauling ass
across the cobbles. They are all on sector 16 now.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's the sitch w/ Mags?
haven't seen him since Arenberg

he appears to have missed the Pippo/Van Der Flecha chase

HR looking good w/ Eisel and Hammond working for Hincapie

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tony does well
slotting in with other teams; not counting him out
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sector 16 now
Chris's great review shows the winning move happens around sector 8... you have to be in front by then (Pozzato, listen up)

by hughw on Apr 13, 2008 9:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK!
All together here... I'm in on the PC laptop, where the fullscreen option works. Got a frothy latte at the elbow. I even found my slippers. ahhhhh

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pronk now alone?
landbouwkredit punctures
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Feed time
at the end of sector 16. Flecha still powering through sector 16.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pronk all alone
soak in some solo camera time, and then the fireworks start.

Good to see Servais in the thick of things. If he bridges, HR will be looking GOOD

Pippo gets a bike change and some fresh hair gel, he's ready to go!

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Langeveld dropped
back to help Flecha, I think.

Pozatto with a new bike.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

impressive determination
and no hand waving
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

of the \o/ sort, I mean.
He waved for the car plenty.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

slipstream
I was hoping twitter updates would be in but nothing since yesterday. Where is Mags? I was hoping to see some Meatball too and nothing as of yet.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 9:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dropped and dropped
But Maskaant is still in there, I htink.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's their bet now
for a good placing
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pippo
did he ever get a new bike?

And just on cue, there it is.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Christ I'm out of coffee!
QS looking formidable,

a significant move should happen soon

looks like VDF and Pippo have bridged

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

next move at
mons en pevel
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flecha & Pippo
still in 2nd chasing group

by lyne on Apr 13, 2008 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hot water
I just made myself coffee, but I forgot to put the actual coffee in the machine...

by Jimbo... on Apr 13, 2008 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's with
the rebuffering?

Assuming this is universal, from the comments. My own issues had to do with the ability of the laptop to load. Maybe explorer is suckier than Firefox. Maybe it's all just a server lottery...

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

click "settings"
and then "retest."  It should give you  a good load.  if not, try a different server from the list and retest again.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Farrar
In chase group. What happened to Mags?!?!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mags is long gone
i think
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alessandro Ballan
wins the strongest rider w/ the least air time award so far. That is a good sign for him, means his nose has not been in the wind yet.

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cyclingrush,
Again, please accept my apologies for the problems you, and others here, have experienced this morning. I really hope you are able to follow the race now with no further glitches.

Many thanks for your patience,

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 13, 2008 9:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Landscape
Cool little canal crossing. Interesting-looking little towns. But the loss of the feed when they passed that nuke plant... couldn't be a coincidence.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Steffen Wesemann
Wesemann is in leading group too!!

by semprenaroda on Apr 13, 2008 9:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

:D :D :D
Wesseman, Knaven are doing the old guard proud.

Is Gusedon in the lead group?

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup
i saw him
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pave 15
this is definitely a dusty PR, rather than a muddy PR

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anthony
can he really read faces like that? About 10 minutes ago he was reading them all and talking about who's on. Now that's commentary. Serious added value.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh
They're watching us. I guess we can't be dicks

by Jimbo... on Apr 13, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

45 seconds for Pozatto
Where's Flecha right now?

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 9:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

head group composition
O'Grady, Breschel, Cancellara, Johansen, Ljungqvist (CSC), Langeveld (RAB), Wesemann (COS), De Vocht, Van Avermaet, Van Summeren (SIL), Fischer (LIQ), Boonen, De Jongh, Devolder, Hulsmans, Weylandt (QST), Hincapie, Eisel, Hammond (THR), Ballan (LAM), Krauss (GST), Grabsch (MRM), Scheirlinckx (COF), Mengin (FDJ), Clerc, Martias (BTL), Cooke (BAR) et Maaskant (TSL)

by lyne on Apr 13, 2008 9:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Krauss
crashed out off camera a couple of minutes ago.

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only 40"
to Flecha, now!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pronk
looks like he's straining.

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pronk is riding terrifically well
"Only those who are in top condition can say that the Ronde is not hard. For everyone else, it's the Way of the Cross." -Andrea Tafi

by Drew on Apr 13, 2008 9:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maaskant
He keeps impressing me at 24 yrs young.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 9:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The catch
Now it's only the one group.

by BDBrian on Apr 13, 2008 9:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pronk
caught.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

horses watching cyclists
wonder what they are thinking
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they're
not
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as do CSC
full on Bjarne vs Patrik throwdown

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

QS still
applying the pressure with 5 riders.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is Chris setting new post
for us to flip to?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 13, 2008 9:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does everyone in France
bring a spare wheel or two?  Is this a schoolkid's dream, like catching a home run ball?  Except you lose a wheel, instead of gaining a ball?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 13, 2008 9:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

teams have put 'helpers' all over the course
to help out with wheels. THey have a lot of cars criss crossing to put people on course.

by lyne on Apr 13, 2008 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"My Brother"
Fischer a brasilian in the leading Group!!, i think his first P-R

by semprenaroda on Apr 13, 2008 9:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

urp!
38" for Pozatto. Flecha is nowhere to be sseen.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 13, 2008 9:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pave 14
QS doing the work

Pippo earning respect

Knaven earning his wages

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SWITCH TO SECOND OPEN THREAD PLEASE!
While things are quiet and as we close in on the magic 400...

by Chris... on Apr 13, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 13, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

great shot
I love these pics you post

by roadside on Apr 13, 2008 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very nice camera shot on CTV
dust, qs leading the charge, belgian flag lazily flapping, riders pounding huge gears over the pave

by Koppenberg on Apr 13, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pozzatto and Flecha
only 200m behind the back of the peloton

by Monty. on Apr 13, 2008 9:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Flecha and Pippo
Pozzato and Flecha are back!!!

by semprenaroda on Apr 13, 2008 9:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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