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09-19-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,145
Posted By MinnMan

I'm totally happy for Sepp Kuss. But people...

I'm totally happy for Sepp Kuss. But people shouldn't expect this to be more than what it is likely to be - a one off. Had Kuss been the marked J-V team leader, he wouldn't have been allowed into...
09-19-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,145
Posted By sir_crash_alot

I guess that how I've learned about teamwork is...

I guess that how I've learned about teamwork is that the team superstars should never see themselves above the team, and that everyone should work equally hard.

But perhaps this illustrates why I...
09-19-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,145
Posted By slcbob

Yes, it makes them special. Just like all the...

Yes, it makes them special. Just like all the team sports superstars. Or maybe a little more.

There's an inherent amount of give and take in just about any sport. Target wide receiver A and that...
09-17-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,145
Posted By teejaywhy

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09-17-23, 04:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,145
Posted By slcbob

Well dayum. Happy Sepp-tember. BTW,...

Well dayum.

Happy Sepp-tember.

BTW, Google Creeper fed me an article covering the lady who feeds him cake. He and Noemi Ferre were married in Oct 2022 in Andorra. She is a potent pro cyclist in...
09-16-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By Shadco

Seppaku ​​​​​​.

Seppaku

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09-15-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,531
Posted By diphthong

last horrible prediction of the year…stage...

last horrible prediction of the year…stage 20…remco.
09-13-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,145
Posted By one4smoke

Sepp needs to be very selfish the next three...

Sepp needs to be very selfish the next three days. The Jumbo GC prima donnas need to take a backseat to the very unselfish rider this one time.
Seems like to me Jumbo wants JV to win it and they are...
09-10-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 305
Posted By MinnMan

Well, some years back we were all bemoaning the...

Well, some years back we were all bemoaning the dominance of Sky/Ineos, so there's that. also, both the riders and the riding style of J-V are much more appealing.

PLUS, it looks like an...
09-07-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,531
Posted By diphthong

stage 13…hc climbs of the aubisque and tourmalet....

stage 13…hc climbs of the aubisque and tourmalet. going with bardet to win from a breakaway.
09-06-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By USAZorro

I was happily watching J.Herrada from Cofidis...

I was happily watching J.Herrada from Cofidis winning the stage. I checked the standings and J. Herrada from Cofidis got bupkus. There are two J. Herrada's riding for Cofidis, and naturally, mine...
09-06-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,435
Posted By Troul

Belt drive 750C is the trend.

Belt drive 750C is the trend.
09-06-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 5,435
Posted By seypat

I wouldn't know. This is the first time I've ever...

I wouldn't know. This is the first time I've ever heard about waxing a chain on BF. Interested to hear what others say about it. :foo:
09-05-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By dstrong

Whoa! Great performance by Sepp in the ITT! And...

Whoa! Great performance by Sepp in the ITT! And actually, several great performances!

Loved Sepp's interview: "It's the first time I've ever started last in a TT...and the first time I've never...
09-04-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,531
Posted By diphthong

hoping ganna and remco have some decent form and...

hoping ganna and remco have some decent form and handling tomorrow with the itt.
09-03-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By slcbob

Walking around Baltimore today it was all I could...

Walking around Baltimore today it was all I could do to NOT praise or condemn a few riders for prior Velogames gifts or perceived sleights.

At least I don't think any of it was out loud.
08-31-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 478
Posted By gpsblake

Peacock coverage pretty bad because they are not...

Peacock coverage pretty bad because they are not putting any production into it at all, just having Bob and Vande off the generic world feed. I wish we had the alternate coverage of the world feed...
08-31-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By diphthong

ouch. jay vine out. let’s go giro 2024!

ouch. jay vine out. let’s go giro 2024!
08-31-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By USAZorro

I was watching the stage and saw four or five of...

I was watching the stage and saw four or five of my team in the breakaway and thinking - "big day". Apparently more than 30 in the lead group makes it something other than a breakaway...:notamused:...
08-30-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By USAZorro

Is this guy the son of the Swedish chef? ...

Is this guy the son of the Swedish chef?

Cian Uijtdebroeks
08-28-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By slcbob

So in my final round of changes: I swapped...

So in my final round of changes:

I swapped out Uijtdbroeks for Eddie Dunbar.

I thought deeply about swapping Mas in for Thomas but didn't.

I swapped out Groves for Dainese. And did a few...
08-26-23, 03:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,107
Posted By Shadco

I’m thinking Remco doesn’t really have the...

I’m thinking Remco doesn’t really have the temperament for GT’s this isn’t soccer and whinging won’t really get you anywhere. Maybe he should return to football.

.
08-25-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,537
Posted By diphthong

wanna see almeida and vine ride for ayuso and see...

wanna see almeida and vine ride for ayuso and see what the kid can do. last year's vuelta was impressive.
08-04-23, 11:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Posted By diphthong

la vuelta...mmmmmm.

la vuelta...mmmmmm.
08-04-23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,275
Posted By diphthong

happy to have picked matej. upcoming worlds looks...

happy to have picked matej. upcoming worlds looks to be an absolute hoot.
08-04-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 512
Posted By slcbob

Let's be honest, that last one didn't merit an...

Let's be honest, that last one didn't merit an acknowledgement let alone a reply.
08-01-23, 03:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,275
Posted By diphthong

been a tuffy fantasy year here for yours truly....

been a tuffy fantasy year here for yours truly. gotta take them victories when they (rarely) pop up. remember the alamo. phil collins does.
add that drum fill in 3...2...1...
07-30-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,275
Posted By diphthong

drawing exactly zero points on stage one of the...

drawing exactly zero points on stage one of the tour de pologne is a helluva start. pretty indicative of my year as a (w)hole.
07-27-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By USAZorro

I've put in my order to ASO to open the race to...

I've put in my order to ASO to open the race to more riders who have a realistic chance to win. Perhaps then, we won't have half the teams including 4-5 of the same riders.

p.s. No regrets on...
07-20-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By slcbob

A nice blue collar victory today.

A nice blue collar victory today.
07-14-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By USAZorro

I obviously missed the Van Gills memo. Never...

I obviously missed the Van Gills memo. Never expected Lotto Destiny would hire a rider who could climb.
07-14-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By slcbob

Caleb joins Cav and Jakobsen on the sidelines....

Caleb joins Cav and Jakobsen on the sidelines. Phillipsen looks so obvious now.

Today Van Gils forgot I picked him. I wish Traen could get it out of his head. Maybe he will heal up for a run in...
07-12-23, 05:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By MinnMan

There's no shortage of drama this year, but I'm...

There's no shortage of drama this year, but I'm having trouble mustering a lot of enthusiasm for the event this time around. Don't know why.

Powless is the story that has kept me most engaged.
...
07-11-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By diphthong

jorgensen...so good. woodsie...wowzers. such a...

jorgensen...so good. woodsie...wowzers. such a great/historic mtop finish. hopefully, organizers can roll it into the proceedings every 3-4 years. that was a blast to watch.
07-09-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By Noonievut

Wooooohooooo oh Canada 🇨🇦

Wooooohooooo

oh Canada 🇨🇦
07-06-23, 12:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By Jughed

Yep, looks like we have a real race in store this...

Yep, looks like we have a real race in store this year.
07-06-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By slcbob

Well that was interesting. And it's still a long...

Well that was interesting. And it's still a long way to Paris.
07-05-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By MinnMan

not going to spoil it for anybody, but wow.

not going to spoil it for anybody, but wow.
07-04-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By USAZorro

Some absolutely abysmal bikehandling the last 3...

Some absolutely abysmal bikehandling the last 3 km.
07-03-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By dstrong

I was right there with Philipsen waiting on the...

I was right there with Philipsen waiting on the commissar's decision! Thankfully it went our way!
07-02-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By 79pmooney

Funny, but I think these hard but not full...

Funny, but I think these hard but not full mountain days in oft rainy country are perfect to have safer first weekend racing. Hard enough that everyone has to think about their legs and not ride...
07-01-23, 03:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By slcbob

This has promise. what about lowest points...

This has promise.

what about lowest points possible but you still have to spend 100 V$?

I can see 2nd bizarro teams entering the BF/DTM league for la Vuelta. You know, because this stuff isnt...
07-01-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By diphthong

going with laporte to win stage one. this will...

going with laporte to win stage one. this will age well...
06-30-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By dstrong

Drastic changes for me at the 11th hour. Putting...

Drastic changes for me at the 11th hour. Putting my money on repeat win by Jonas and spreading out Tadej's cost to improve my sprinter/climber/unclassed roster. We'll see.
06-30-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By RB1-luvr

All I care about this year is Cav. Cav, Cav, Cav...

All I care about this year is Cav. Cav, Cav, Cav and Cav. Cav.
06-30-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,915
Posted By diphthong

let's suppose, for a moment, that neither of the...

let's suppose, for a moment, that neither of the two favorites finishes the race for whatever reasons. there are 3-4 riders i'd take before hindley.

was hoping kämna and schelling would be riding...
06-29-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By diphthong

if we were doing a lowest points possible...

if we were doing a lowest points possible challenge (46 velogames $$/credits), here is the dream team:

...
06-28-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By dstrong

Choosing both Jonas and Tadej leaves so little to...

Choosing both Jonas and Tadej leaves so little to spread across the rest of the picks! Yet leaving one of them off is a coin flip and could decide your fate pretty quickly! The year I won the...
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