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Lol-x · 20 July 2009, 11:59 AM

Contador is a bit of a cold character....or just doesn't have much of a personality (not that he should)...but I guess not speaking English doesn't help.

Seems like he is in a class of his own in the mountains, seems like it's all over and good-night nurse now for the general classification.

Pretty tough call on Cavendish in the sprint the other day.......

may be the French commissionaires don't like the brash Englishman. Cavendish will find it almost impossible now to get the Green Jersey (which I think as the best sprinter he deserves to wear).

boa2 · 20 July 2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Contador is a bit of a cold character....or just doesn't have much of a personality (not that he should)...but I guess not speaking English doesn't help.

Seems like he is in a class of his own in the mountains, seems like it's all over and good-night nurse now for the general classification.

Pretty tough call on Cavendish in the sprint the other day.......

may be the French commissionaires don't like the brash Englishman. Cavendish will find it almost impossible now to get the Green Jersey (which I think as the best sprinter he deserves to wear).

We shall see. Contador is an incredible climber, but we do have 3 more mountain stages and a time trial. A lot of miles left to ride at one's peak. This is an amazing Tour!

Lol-x · 21 July 2009, 08:11 PM

Don't miss Stage 16 tonight/today in a few hours time.

It is an absolute killer of a mountain stage, surely to be very interesting.

Jimbits76 · 21 July 2009, 08:58 PM

Contador has got it sewn up. Armstrong admits that he hasn't got the strength and pace to match the bursts on the climb. The time trial is where Lance would come to the fore but I think Contador will move on and open the gap by then. I agree he's cold but his recent statements about the team support show that he is carrying a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He'll be out of Astana as soon as he can.

Cav was hard done by but his comments afterwards have been a bit sour...shame he just couldn't get on with it. I'd be surprised if he finishes now...with no chance of the green I think he'll just give up. Spesh after these circumstances.

Biggest surprise has been The Wiggler! Wiggins has done himself proud and is taking it day by day.

J

boa2 · 22 July 2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Contador has got it sewn up. Armstrong admits that he hasn't got the strength and pace to match the bursts on the climb. The time trial is where Lance would come to the fore but I think Contador will move on and open the gap by then. I agree he's cold but his recent statements about the team support show that he is carrying a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He'll be out of Astana as soon as he can.

Cav was hard done by but his comments afterwards have been a bit sour...shame he just couldn't get on with it. I'd be surprised if he finishes now...with no chance of the green I think he'll just give up. Spesh after these circumstances.

Biggest surprise has been The Wiggler! Wiggins has done himself proud and is taking it day by day.

J

Hmmm...not so sure. Contador is supreme. However, there is today's stage, 2 more massive mountain stages, and a time trial. This one is far from over.

Today's stage is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 12:52 AM

Next weekend is the big one...that will sort the men from the boys!!!!!

J

allanofcalifornia · 22 July 2009, 12:57 AM

The stage today was great! I cannot believe how quickly Lance just climbed the mountain to catch the others WOW!

Tomorrow's stage should be fantastic! I cannot wait!! Most likely we will know who will win the yellow jersey by end of tomorrow.

Allan

redshirt1957 · 22 July 2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Next weekend is the big one...that will sort the men from the boys!!!!!
J

Nothing like watching gladiator movies eh' ole' GreekTragedy76 to get the Roman sword a moving!

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 04:24 AM

Quit hijacking RazorSaddle1957!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

Goodwatch · 22 July 2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Quit hijacking RazorSaddle1957!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

J

Jimbits76 · 22 July 2009, 05:28 AM

Can he mix it with his Budweiser?????

J

boa2 · 23 July 2009, 02:36 AM

Incredible stage today. Lance rode like a model teammate, and the Schleck brothers were extraordinary. Lance should take back plenty of time from them in the TT.

Mount Ventoux on Saturday will be the biggie!

allanofcalifornia · 23 July 2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Incredible stage today. Lance rode like a model teammate, and the Schleck brothers were extraordinary. Lance should take back plenty of time from them in the TT.

Mount Ventoux on Saturday will be the biggie!

Pretty good tour this year!!

Allan

boa2 · 24 July 2009, 12:53 AM

TT is on right now...you can stream it live!

Here's to hoping Lance passes the Schlecks today.

Jimbits76 · 24 July 2009, 12:58 AM

Go Wiggins Go!!!!!!!!!!

J

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2009, 01:02 AM

Al in all it's been a great tour to watch.

dP

Jimbits76 · 24 July 2009, 01:08 AM

Contador just tore through the first checkpoint.

18 seconds quicker than wiggins!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome.

J

boa2 · 24 July 2009, 01:30 AM

SPOILER>>>

Lance's final 15KM was blazing! He's back in 3rd place! It'll now come down to the major climb on Ventoux on Saturday. Contador is magnificent...What a Tour!

Jimbits76 · 24 July 2009, 01:36 AM

Contador does it...first time in four years a rider in yellow wins the final time trial.

Now that is a statement of intent!!!!

Wiggo up to fouth hopefully.

J

rolexgiants · 24 July 2009, 01:37 AM

lance to be backed by radio shack next year!!!!

allanofcalifornia · 24 July 2009, 02:04 AM

Great tour this year. Cannot wait until Saturday!!

Allan

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

Great tour this year. Cannot wait until Saturday!!

Allan

Tomorrows climb will be epic. Lance said he'd retun to cycling just because it was added to the Tour. That mountain kicked him twice before and he wants revenge. Having said that, Alberto is a climbing monster that will be seemingly impossible to beat. Maybe he'll help Lance to win the stage while he retains number 1 status.

Either way it'll be epic. Unfortunately I'll be driving to Chicago.

dP

allanofcalifornia · 24 July 2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Tomorrows climb will be epic. Lance said he'd retun to cycling just because it was added to the Tour. That mountain kicked him twice before and he wants revenge. Having said that, Alberto is a climbing monster that will be seemingly impossible to beat. Maybe he'll help Lance to win the stage while he retains number 1 status.

Either way it'll be epic. Unfortunately I'll be driving to Chicago.

dP

Would be really wonderful if Lance won the Tour!

Allan

boa2 · 24 July 2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Tomorrows climb will be epic. Lance said he'd retun to cycling just because it was added to the Tour. That mountain kicked him twice before and he wants revenge. Having said that, Alberto is a climbing monster that will be seemingly impossible to beat. Maybe he'll help Lance to win the stage while he retains number 1 status.

Either way it'll be epic. Unfortunately I'll be driving to Chicago.

dP

Lucky you, Dan. Tomorrow is the easier stage, Mt. Ventoux is on Saturday. Drive fast!

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Lucky you, Dan. Tomorrow is the easier stage, Mt. Ventoux is on Saturday. Drive fast!

D'OH!

dP

Rebel · 24 July 2009, 04:59 AM

unclesallie · 24 July 2009, 01:54 PM

hi guys! in LA now, and really following the Tour through your reports....I do hope Lance wins.......

allanofcalifornia · 24 July 2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

hi guys! in LA now, and really following the Tour through your reports....I do hope Lance wins.......

Welcome to California! Are you enjoying the weather??

I hope that Lance wins too but I don't have a good feeling!! Even though he is in 3rd place, it will be very tough to win! Cross your fingers!!

Allan

Jimbits76 · 24 July 2009, 06:53 PM

Lance aint gonna win. Contador isn't going to help him on Mt Ventoux...all our reports seem to indicate that there is little love for Lance from the Spaniard.

Schleck looks to be a good second for the last few days and in fairness Armstrong finishing in the top 5 is a great achievement for somebody who has been out of the game for so long.

Nice to see Wiggins finish in the top 10...hopefully he'll hang on in there.

If Sky do build a team around him next year, in the next couple of years he could be a contender for the podium.

Been a great tour...Yesterday's ride by Contador was just amazing.

J

Dan Pierce · 24 July 2009, 07:23 PM

Hats off to Wiggins and Andy Schleck. Great TT's from both.

I agree, Jim. If Lance gets on the podium or top 5 that could be considered amazing achievement.

Alberto is the best TDF rider this year and possibly the best Grand Tour rider for years to come.

dP

20 July 2009, 11:59 AM	#91
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,268	Contador is a bit of a cold character....or just doesn't have much of a personality (not that he should)...but I guess not speaking English doesn't help. Seems like he is in a class of his own in the mountains, seems like it's all over and good-night nurse now for the general classification. Pretty tough call on Cavendish in the sprint the other day....... may be the French commissionaires don't like the brash Englishman. Cavendish will find it almost impossible now to get the Green Jersey (which I think as the best sprinter he deserves to wear). __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,268	Don't miss Stage 16 tonight/today in a few hours time. It is an absolute killer of a mountain stage, surely to be very interesting. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

23 July 2009, 02:36 AM	#102
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,670	Incredible stage today. Lance rode like a model teammate, and the Schleck brothers were extraordinary. Lance should take back plenty of time from them in the TT. Mount Ventoux on Saturday will be the biggie! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

24 July 2009, 12:53 AM	#104
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,670	TT is on right now...you can stream it live! Here's to hoping Lance passes the Schlecks today. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

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21 July 2009, 08:58 PM	#94
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Contador has got it sewn up. Armstrong admits that he hasn't got the strength and pace to match the bursts on the climb. The time trial is where Lance would come to the fore but I think Contador will move on and open the gap by then. I agree he's cold but his recent statements about the team support show that he is carrying a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He'll be out of Astana as soon as he can. Cav was hard done by but his comments afterwards have been a bit sour...shame he just couldn't get on with it. I'd be surprised if he finishes now...with no chance of the green I think he'll just give up. Spesh after these circumstances. Biggest surprise has been The Wiggler! Wiggins has done himself proud and is taking it day by day. J

22 July 2009, 12:52 AM	#96
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Next weekend is the big one...that will sort the men from the boys!!!!! J

22 July 2009, 12:57 AM	#97
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	The stage today was great! I cannot believe how quickly Lance just climbed the mountain to catch the others WOW! Tomorrow's stage should be fantastic! I cannot wait!! Most likely we will know who will win the yellow jersey by end of tomorrow. Allan

22 July 2009, 04:24 AM	#99
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Quit hijacking RazorSaddle1957!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! J

22 July 2009, 05:28 AM	#101
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Can he mix it with his Budweiser????? J

24 July 2009, 12:58 AM	#105
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Go Wiggins Go!!!!!!!!!! J

24 July 2009, 01:08 AM	#107
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Contador just tore through the first checkpoint. 18 seconds quicker than wiggins!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome. J

24 July 2009, 01:30 AM	#108
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,670	SPOILER>>> Lance's final 15KM was blazing! He's back in 3rd place! It'll now come down to the major climb on Ventoux on Saturday. Contador is magnificent...What a Tour! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

24 July 2009, 01:36 AM	#109
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Contador does it...first time in four years a rider in yellow wins the final time trial. Now that is a statement of intent!!!! Wiggo up to fouth hopefully. J

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rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,901	lance to be backed by radio shack next year!!!!

24 July 2009, 02:04 AM	#111
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24 July 2009, 06:53 PM	#119
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Lance aint gonna win. Contador isn't going to help him on Mt Ventoux...all our reports seem to indicate that there is little love for Lance from the Spaniard. Schleck looks to be a good second for the last few days and in fairness Armstrong finishing in the top 5 is a great achievement for somebody who has been out of the game for so long. Nice to see Wiggins finish in the top 10...hopefully he'll hang on in there. If Sky do build a team around him next year, in the next couple of years he could be a contender for the podium. Been a great tour...Yesterday's ride by Contador was just amazing. J

24 July 2009, 07:23 PM	#120
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,834	Hats off to Wiggins and Andy Schleck. Great TT's from both. I agree, Jim. If Lance gets on the podium or top 5 that could be considered amazing achievement. Alberto is the best TDF rider this year and possibly the best Grand Tour rider for years to come. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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