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Liege-Bastogne-Liege... LIVE!!! (Thread #1)

30102_394659898780_714513780_3911404_852720_n_tiny by Chris Fontecchio on in News

The curtain comes down on the Spring Classics today, but there's one last great chance for Cycling to take a bow. I watched the 2003 version on the trainer tonight, and what struck me was how, although the race kept coming back together, the last 50km were a complete slugfest. Also, Lance and Sammy Sanchez storming through Belgium is a cool thing to see. Anyway, it'll be a great day today.

And I won't be here to see it. We're off camping. Hopefully Cycling.TV will have the as-live version available when I get back. I'm making two threads; please migrate over to number 2 when this one hits 400 comments and becomes a tad unwieldy. Enjoy!

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Good morning
Tune into cycling tv at 11.35 GMT for the pre-race show!

by Cycling TV on Apr 27, 2008 6:59 AM EDT reply actions  

After about 100 km (out of 261)
A break of five containing Markus Fothen (Gerolsteiner),Tom Stubbe (Francaise Des Jeux),Pierre Rolland (Credit Agricole), Pavel Brutt (Tinkoff Credit Systems) and David Kopp (Cycle Collstrup) have about eight and a half minutes.

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 7:16 AM EDT reply actions  

I've not had my coffee yet
(among other issues) so I'm not at my best, but I did manage to post Chris' requested image of Rebecca over on the second thread.  Sorry for the confusion.
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 7:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Good morning!
Pre-race show coming through loud and clear.

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 7:54 AM EDT reply actions  

GM ruthann
getting my coffee now.
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good morning
8 AM isn't as bad as 5 AM must be for you West Coast people

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

1200kbps working
I keep losing 2 seconds every time I switch, but I'm liking the 1200 kbps stream.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 7:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Good Morning!
I'm in, the video and audio are great! Easiest connection yet!  And doesn't Rebecca sound splendid this morning!

Hey Egoat - screen shot her for Chris!

How sweet for good coverage after this week!!!

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 8:03 AM EDT reply actions  

I did
but in my pre coffee fog I posted it on the second thread... darn it!

You'll get to see her again later.  :-)

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nevermnd!
I see it on thread 2 - too funny!!!

Off to make coffee!!!!

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 8:05 AM EDT reply actions  

you know, I get
the impression that you don't really need more caffeine.

by Sui Juris on Apr 27, 2008 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Break down to 4
Tom Stubbe was lost somewhere on the way

by Monty. on Apr 27, 2008 8:14 AM EDT reply actions  

wow!
Lot's of notorious dopers have won this one.
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Just 2...
Hamilton and Vino. I think.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

and the Muppet of course
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

You mean Psycho T?
Yes, he is Beaker. No, he's not a doper. He just travels every time.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Err
Err.... Wait... Tyler Hamilton is called the Muppet? I don't quite get that one.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

looks like someone has thier hand
up his a** when he rides.

Oh yeah, add Valv.Piti to this list

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

good one
bonus for historical depth
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, that's too bad...
I had him on my VDS team last year  He's such a great attacking rider; I'd noticed that he'd be racing today and hoped he'd animate the race a little.

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

So
Anyone hoping that there's more than 1 camera today? I certainly am.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 8:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Not Much
Can possibly compare to the crap coverage of TdG this week. CTV is much better than that!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes
my opinion of c.tv increased dramatically after seeing WCSN with Schlaaaaaaaaaaaaangr
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed
I haven't appreciated Anthony and Brian this much in a while.  And I usually appreciate them quite a bit.

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

What about
Gadret, Pellizotti, Popovych and Pineau.

I think, nobody noticed them alteady.

All 4 have done a good job last week, expect Popo. I think 3 are hitting a top 10 place

by Frinking on Apr 27, 2008 8:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Bets?
Does anyone think this race will be wrapped up by the time I have to leave at 11?  I'm thinking that I will have to leave just as it's getting exciting.  *sigh

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 8:36 AM EDT reply actions  

you might make it
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

well it is a fast race
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Break
on Cote de Wanne.  No flat roads from here to the finish.  

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 8:39 AM EDT reply actions  

any news
Does anybody know who won Athens Twilight last night?
"Race radios in Cat 4?"

by gravel road on Apr 27, 2008 8:42 AM EDT reply actions  

here
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/apr08/usacrits08/?id=results/usacrits081
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like home
almost exactly! Rolling hills. Rural roads through fields lined with barbed wire fence posts.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:43 AM EDT reply actions  

This 4th climb of the day is hitting hard,
it looks like.  Beautiful, sunny day there!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 8:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Cattle
I've been trying to figure out how to type my Cadel related comments in superscript, but don't have a working solution, yet.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Pavel Brutt
descending on the winding farm roads like a stone dropping down a well.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Goodmorning all
What are you doing up here messing with my train?

by dwilson on Apr 27, 2008 8:51 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good morning again...
Hope you're all geting on well with CTV this morn - have you all sorted yourselves out with some strong coffee now!!??

Rebecca  

by Cycling TV on Apr 27, 2008 8:52 AM EDT reply actions  

The player was pretty slow to load today
but its absolutely worth it when it works.  

Thanks for checking in.

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes
and feeling better all the time for it, thank you.
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Break on the next climb
very narrow road on this climb.  The peleton is going to get really squeezed through here.  

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions  

crazy roads
barely one car wide. On a steep part of a climb. 82 km to go.

This one will blow the field apart.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions  

CdE pacing the field
up the climb the break just exited.

The pace of the field is substantially quicker than the break. Gap is already down to 4:06.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions  

Yaropop sighting, good to see.
I'm having a hard time distinguishing between Cd'E and *Lotto kits this year, their kits look so similar when in motion!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 8:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Me too, I think
it was Lotto that was driving the pace, rather than CdE.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Morning all
Anyone know the story behind those giant statues that you see in half the little villages? What's that all about?

by Jimbo... on Apr 27, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Bread and Puppet-esque
though I suppose anyone could do them
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

Tradition. I've heard them referred
to as the "Giants of the North" in the PR race.  Each small town builds one for the sping festivals so popular over there in northern Europe, including Germany, France, Holland, Belgium (& probably more that I don't know anything about.)  

My relatives over there have HUGE May Day fests in their little towns, involving copious amounts of beer and wursts, bands and schunkeling (swaying back and forth with the music.)

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm watching on RTL...
Via http://cyclingfans.com/
What are you doing up here messing with my train?

by dwilson on Apr 27, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Brutt is on my VDS
too bad he's in this forlorn break.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 8:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Kopp is hanging in there
trying to get back to the break...

by Bruce on Apr 27, 2008 9:02 AM EDT reply actions  

EBH is on mine
as he goes out the back
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Ag2r
pushing the pace up the climb.

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Accents
(no real good place to put this but had to share after yesterday) Here at Elk Grove CVV was beaten by Hilton Clarke. My girlfriend and I were watching the awards. Hilton then starts talking her her daughter went all giddy and quickly forgave him for beating C. It was hilarious. There is most certainly something to be said about accents from that part of the world!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

Il Grillo Diabolico
Sweaty but thinner
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:06 AM EDT reply actions  

agreed
looking more like himself
we'll see if it does him some good in midsummer
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Remind me
not to buy a Cycle Colstrop jersey.  They seem to be made of particularly hot material.  Every rider we see has their jersey wide open.  

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 9:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini in trouble?
riding in the back of the peloton

by Bruce on Apr 27, 2008 9:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Popo will be used up soon
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:09 AM EDT reply actions  

Bweeg attack
Rabo latches onto Voeckler

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Not so much
Those first three are all Liquigas teammates :P

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Goodmorning everyone
Found the RTL-stream as well. Was hoping to get CTV but they've blocked it for us Eurotrash. Thanks to their general technical incompetence I was able to watch (also US only) Fleche but today it was not to be. Counting on you guys for commentary since I don't know what the hell it is I'm listening to........

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Voeckler
Is looking strong this morning. Too cute back at the TdF a few years back.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:17 AM EDT reply actions  

so pretty S curves
nice swooshing descent
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Gilbert off the front
With a Liquigas... Cataldo, still?

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Carlstrom
Not Cataldo

13 seconds between them and the Peloton

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gilbert taking a chance
He has said in interviews that he has no chance to win since he's getting tired from a long spring.

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 9:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks
I've got excellent video though, the jibberisch I can live with. Adds a bit of humour.

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Live video streams
channelsurf showing snooker and that yahoo link returns a page not found.

There are a couple of streams that work however at
http://www.cyclingfans.com/

by Toyota on Apr 27, 2008 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Kopp is falling back, he's done.
Beautiful camera shots of the peloton "ess-ing" down the descent, all strung out, through the green, grassy fields.  67k to go, gap 2:31 to Gilbert and Kjell Carlstrom (he's the LIQ they mis-identified before.)  The peloton is 2:42 in back of the leaders.

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 9:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Hesjedal
Is near the back of the peloton. Hopefully he'll get further up... given that he's probably the Slipstream hope for a win.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Gilbert looks very strong
banging away up the climb. Hopefully Brutt can hang on when Gilbert comes by and get me some VDS points!
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 9:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Windy, or just the helicopter?
The grass is waving in the breeze. But it might be mechanically generated...
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 9:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Slipstream
Not key for todays race but they've marked Ryder, Millar, and McCarty as their main guys today.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Carlstrom is dropped
Gilbert is back 1:56
Peloton at 2:39

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Passes him
what a climb
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Gilbert is flying!
Incredible!
What are you doing up here messing with my train?

by dwilson on Apr 27, 2008 9:29 AM EDT reply actions  

62k to go, gap to Gilbert 1:32.
Yeah, he looks really strong.  They said he was a "local boy" earlier, great motivation.

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 9:29 AM EDT reply actions  

The new climb
Roche au Faucons promises great fireworks according to several riders.

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 9:34 AM EDT reply actions  

carlstrom not dropping back
chugging away in no-man's land...why?
Waiting for change of terrain? Is he a climber?  
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Howdy from Korea
Anybody overseas have a good videofeed source?  RTL is slooow but all that works so far...  Brian

by bFox on Apr 27, 2008 9:39 AM EDT reply actions  

currently
15:38 CEST    
Rolland is throwing his musette to the right. Good thing there is no cross wind, as otherwise it could have blown into Fothen's wheel, who is riding behind the Frenchman. It wouldn't be the first time that such an incident has caused a rider to crash.

Current race situation
Markus Fothen (Gerolsteiner), Pierre Rolland (Crédit Agricole), Pavel Brutt (Tinkoff Credit Systems)
Philippe Gilbert (FDJ) at 1.29
Kjell Carlström (Liquigas) at 2.09
Peloton at 3.00

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:40 AM EDT reply actions  

race radios
Do riders take them out a lot?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:42 AM EDT reply actions  

show the front of the peloton!
Someone's ready to try to get out front on the climb
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:42 AM EDT reply actions  

me too
I thought it might be my service provider messing with me but maybe not...

by Jimbo... on Apr 27, 2008 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

800 feed
Also popping out
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

yup. froze, then back without sound
doing a "retest," then nothing loads.  That was on 1,2,3 mms...trying other options.  Tghey test out at 1200Kb, so that shouldn't be the problem.  Not even a "settings" button (or any other button) left, so I can't drop to a lower speed feed.  
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just had to go all the way down to the 400
Seriously... C.tv needs to improve this. The 400 is a huge difference from the 1200

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:44 AM EDT reply actions  

me too
all at once.  

You seeing this Rebecca?

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

me too
had to drop down to 400.

they can't say "must be on your end" when it happens to everyone at once...

by guidemd on Apr 27, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Audio not bad
but video has become a slide show

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gaps
1:07 to Gilbert
3:30 to Peloton

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Picture Quality...
Hi guys, are you having any luck if you refresh the 800?

Cheers,

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 27, 2008 9:45 AM EDT reply actions  

not helping
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

There we go
I got the 800 back. Lemme try the 1200

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's choppy now
It'll go for a minute or so, then just stop for about 5-10 seconds.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Failing here too

"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill"
-- Fausto Coppi

by TCWriter on Apr 27, 2008 9:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Good morning
Every one--What exactly does Gilbert plan on doing when he catches those three?

Nice to see you are still with us Goat.

It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 27, 2008 9:46 AM EDT reply actions  

thanks
I'm feeling better
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Same as he's doing now
Enjoy the cheers from the homecrowd,before he drops like a stone through the field.

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

1200 feed
coming in and out. It works for about a second or two, then stops for about five to ten seconds...

by Jimbo... on Apr 27, 2008 9:48 AM EDT reply actions  

400 working now (it froze too)
buttons came back, then settings / feeds choices
I wonder if THEY have a buffer that gets full???  Could be that instead of (or rather, as well as) a basic supply-demand bandwidth problem.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions  

18k to La Redoute.
51k to go in the race, 1:03 back to Gilbert, 2:06 back to the peloton.  And a CSC rider goes - Kolobnev!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions  

1200 not good
800 reloaded and was good and now a bit choppy again. back to 400?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions  

800
a little spotty for me too

Make it fun--Hold your breath every time it pauses

It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 27, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Some riders go off for the chase
I see a Liquigas... can't tell who else

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions  

400 now f*cked again
800 and 400 freezing and unfreezing; picture without sound; now 400 is back again.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:50 AM EDT reply actions  

400 fubar now
not good
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:52 AM EDT reply actions  

CDP rider off the front
of the group and Gilbert losing ground
It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 27, 2008 9:52 AM EDT reply actions  

back to 1200
and it somehow is back to being good.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Gilbert should wait up
He needs to hold up and wait for the Kolobnev group. Otherwise he's dead.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Try refreshing through the live race link...
...and you should be able to recieve the 800 without problem. Let me know if this is working and apologies for any inconvenience,

Cheers,

Rebecca

by Cycling TV on Apr 27, 2008 9:53 AM EDT reply actions  

did you mean "live events"?
I went immediately all the way to "live races," and now I can't get anything.  I have an all black viewer, no sound...even though my connection now tests out at 1800 Kb
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

regular reload finally has me in at 400,
though sound is spotty.  Got in by waiting for 2 minutes of static picture, then 30 sec of vid feed, no sound.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Go Kolobnev
he's flying up to Gilbert
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:56 AM EDT reply actions  

you're going to be close
Hons
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 9:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Yup
I should start getting ready now so I don't have to think when it gets exciting.  

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hooo, Kolobnev looks very strong,
like the race just started!  Inside 10k to La Redoute.  44k to go, gap to Gilbert 1:02, Kolobnev only 21" in back of Gilbert.

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 9:57 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm back to 1200
and its being nicer to me than the 800 was
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

1200 seems better
Not to jinx things, but it has not cut out now for a few minutes...

by Jimbo... on Apr 27, 2008 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

armpit
Under the arm would've worked w/out putting pit in there.  lol
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 9:59 AM EDT reply actions  

cycling tv please read
response to your suggestion above
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:00 AM EDT reply actions  

has Brian passed out?
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Brian
He fell off his chair momentarily but has now come round so we're all very relieved! ;o)

by Cycling TV on Apr 27, 2008 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Gilbert is still pushing hard
The gap is pretty stubborn, though.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:01 AM EDT reply actions  

still spotty at 800
I refreshed, I even closed that browser window and re-opened the live viewer entirely from the "Live Races" page, and it made no difference - the feed I'm getting at 800 is still cutting out and buffering all the time.  

Yet strangely enough, 1200 seems to be working ok for the moment...

by guidemd on Apr 27, 2008 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

camera phase in
from peloton to gilbert a minute ago was pretty sweet. liked that way better than the split screens.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Kolobnev earning
his 10 VDS points today.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Leaders at 39k to go, 1:05 back
to Gilbert, 1:24 back to Kolobnev, 1:35 to the peloton.  The peloton is surging towards La Redoute and Kolobnev about to get gobbled up.  QST on the front!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Frightening thing...
Cycling TV not working better than your average us airline...

"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill"
-- Fausto Coppi

by TCWriter on Apr 27, 2008 10:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Brutt still looks strong
That dude shouldn't be spent on these all day breaks! If he were able to ride more conservatively, he could do some damage.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:06 AM EDT reply actions  

yep
had to drop to 400 from 1200, and the 400 getting spotty as well.

by guidemd on Apr 27, 2008 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa, at 36k to go,
gap to Gilbert 52", gap to peloton 1:22.  Here they go!  

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

wish I could see
all the action that's going to happen Anthony, but....

by lyne on Apr 27, 2008 10:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Apologies JFS and others...
...sorry, i've just seen your posts above - can you tell me if you are getting the data options below the player? If so, can you try clicking the 800 one more time and let me know what you are geting.

Many thanks.

by Cycling TV on Apr 27, 2008 10:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Huge, screaming crowds, excellent!
Brutt's done.  Gilbert still looking strong!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:08 AM EDT reply actions  

seriously - he popped!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:09 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Matt Lloyd tearing up the climb,
at the front of the pelton!  Bettini GOES!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

cattle and bettini going!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini goes!

"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill"
-- Fausto Coppi

by TCWriter on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Betini
off the front--Cattle Schleck also with him

Gilbert caught

It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

interesting
evans cunego SCHLECK etc from nowhere

or rather, from nowhere after i realized I was stuck in a CTV loop [grrrr]

--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini attacking!
jumps away from the field. Cadel. Cunego. Schleck follows. One survivor from the breakaway still off the front.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:11 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

No answer to AS
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Brutt back to life
hops on Schleck's wheel.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

There go
the hopes of 32 VDS teams. Guess which of the above have AS

by Monty. on Apr 27, 2008 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap, that was great!
AT the top, CA's Roland leads, then 12" back to Fothen next, then 13" back to Brutt and Andy together.  (I think.)  And Schumi catches Andy!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Brut did not last long there
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Rolland still alive
at the front of the race. Schumi materializes out of the aether onto Schleck's wheel.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Schumaker
appears out of nowhere and catches AS
It's just around the next bend. Really.

by tshawytcha on Apr 27, 2008 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

puleez get the feeds working
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:16 AM EDT reply actions  

all the viewers sit tight during ads
the "keep trying" suggestions are bum--that never makes servers work more reliably
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

the adverts work great
Please switch the plugs between the race feed and the advert feed...

by Jimbo... on Apr 27, 2008 10:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Really...
that just makes me want to hate on the sponsors
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

Brutt in all sorts of hell
Latches onto groups that are going by, then explodes on each climb.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Lil' Andy takin care of Frank
love it!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Gerolsteiner
seems to be playing their cards well marking the leaders all the way.

by ursula on Apr 27, 2008 10:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini
comes out of nowhere! Then flies up the hill toward the leaders.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Il Grillo Diabolico
riding up to front.
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

leaner and
spring loaded on that climb
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

He's bookin'
Has he dropped a few pounds this past week? Looks better, maybe it's the speed.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Maybe Efimkin will...
finally earn me some points!!!
Racing for Victory and Free Beer!

by DemonCats on Apr 27, 2008 10:21 AM EDT reply actions  

Il Grillo Diabolico
blowing again...wtf?
America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Luxemburg commentators
not really mentioning Schleck enough. If they really put their backs into it they could squeeze him in 3-4 times/sentence.

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini caught.
So, Andy and Schumi at 26k to go, gap 23".  

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Bettini
It was just a show of strength.  He wants to win this thing- unlike A Schleck or Schumacher

by ursula on Apr 27, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

peloton
Anyone supply an update on who's up in with the leader area of the peloton?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Schumi passes baby Schleck
working together, and inside the magic 25 K range
So...the eternal question...how sure are we that they are working for their relative / teammates?
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:27 AM EDT reply actions  

cause we're at 'penultimate'
climb, and these guys can actually...you know...in theory...ride far, fast and high enough to win.  Just saying.
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

LOL! Jens
What are you doing up here messing with my train?

by dwilson on Apr 27, 2008 10:28 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

several small attacks
off the front of the peloton.

Schleck attacks!

Schumi going backwards.

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

I love that kid!!!!!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Andy attacks, Schumi cannot follow!
On the climb!  Spanish champ Rodriguez leaps out, trying to catch Andy!  Passes Schumi already!  19k to go!

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by ELVISGOAT on Apr 27, 2008 10:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Rodriguez goes
I don't think he's going for Valv.Piti... He's the CdE fave for this race.

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Frank is coming!
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Schleck catches Schleck
Rodriguez is there. Rebellin is there.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

rebellin and rodriguez maybe valverde
will be front group with the schlecks
--JFS

by JFS_PGH on Apr 27, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Rebellin in group?
Not normally his M.O., oops, falling back already.

"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill"
-- Fausto Coppi

by TCWriter on Apr 27, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Some
of the peloton will run the leaders down before the final climb

by ursula on Apr 27, 2008 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Chasers
Cunego, Cattle, and Pfannberger trying to come across

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 10:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Valverdie catches up
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh
And Valv.Piti is in the front group. TinTin is definitely outmatched. He needs to get the other 3 up with him

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Two Schlecks in front
Turning off Luemburg audio...

by Jens on Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT reply actions  

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

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

CSC
trying to get others to work.  

Good luck boys.

by Hons on Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Schleck wisely
sits on Valverde's wheel. Valverde will never work.

Rebellin attacks!

-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanx for the info! Non ctv guy here
"I don't say anything about that, or it will be a disaster." G. Simoni

by flying dog on Apr 27, 2008 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Schleck drops Rodriguez
leaving Valv.piti and Rebellin versus the Schleck boys.
-K-

by KevinK on Apr 27, 2008 10:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Can we/should we move???
to 2nd thread before this last climb?
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 27, 2008 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Gaps 13" back to Cunego group,
they just caught Rodriguez.  Peloton 35" in back of Schlecks group, with THR and Bettini on the front of it.

by Ruthann on Apr 27, 2008 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Nibali accelerates
Kolobnev, Bettini, a Tinkoff catch his wheel

by BDBrian on Apr 27, 2008 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

I'll switch when I'm good and ready!
    OK I'm ready
"I don't say anything about that, or it will be a disaster." G. Simoni

by flying dog on Apr 27, 2008 10:41 AM EDT reply actions  

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