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The big names always amaze me, but guys like Brad White (OUCH p/b Maxxis) put elite racing into perspective for me. The guy was a cat2 last year after racing just a few years. Maybe he has some history in another sport? Don't know, but to mix it up, create and work a break for an entire stage given the caliber of riders involved is quite inspiring and fun to watch.
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Both are focused on the Tour and aren't anywhere near their top form. ToC is a training race for them - a way to get in some miles, maybe test some new gear.
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Yes that would...and gives me another reason to get back on my rollers everyday for another hour.
It's not "all over" when you get a little older.....hey that sounds like a good team slogan!
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Another BIG surprised for me has been that there has not been many many BF posts and threads posting pictures of people that have been watching the race. Come on, post them up!!!
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What happened to Basso yesterday in the TT? He was supposed to go in the final 8 or 10 riders, but when it came his turn he did not start. They mentioned it on Versus, then never said anything else about it.
Dave Z was freaking awesome yesterday too.
Dave Z was freaking awesome yesterday too.
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I'm sure it's tough for race announcers to talk nearly continuously, off the top of their heads, and recalling much of the information from memory. Someone once said that if you want to appreciate what announcers do, mute your TV, and try doing your own commentary without any dead air. If I had to call a field sprint, I'd hand the mike over to someone else!
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i think armstrong's main focus right now is the giro. since he ha never even ridden it. and the giro promotors seem to be so pro lance. the tour would just be icing on the cake. astana can definitely sweep the podium at the tour this year.
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i dont like the indian chick either. she is trying way to hard to act ignorant/funny.
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Knee injury, did not start.
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I recall lots of commentary over the years about this rider or that who was dusting the aces in the early season classics and was "looking to be a contender" for the TdF...then come July they'd crack early and wind up dragging down the end of the pack.
But if Armstrong is timing his peak for the Giro, is he going to have to fight Contador for it?
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No Contador at the Giro.
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I have to join the group that just doesn't get her. I guess it is just a way to get a good looking girl some screen time, but frankly I find her attempts at humor so painful, I hadn't noticed she was good looking.
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You know what's worse? That idiot kid who replaced Al Trautwig, who whatever you thought of him, was a consummate sportscasting pro. This new kid really, really, REALLY sucks. Man he is friggin brutal. Put me up there, I'd be a star.
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Him and the Indian girl are probably married. I can't imagine being their neigbor.
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Ouch.
--Even though the coverage is less than ideal, I thank the good Lord for Versus at least putting it on my TV. It is a breath of spring in the air for me here in the freezing cold and snow of Milwaukee.
--Craig Hummer sucks as a broadcaster. This needs to be changed immediately to EventServices and me in the booth with Phil and Paul!
--The Indian chick is neither entertaining nor hot...gotta go.
--The biggest thing about the ToC to me has been being able to see all the names back into the game that I used to love to follow-Armstrong, Landis, Basso, Hamilton.
Now the season is here and it is off to Paris-Nice next. If only it would warm up around here so I could ride out there myself again.
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--Even though the coverage is less than ideal, I thank the good Lord for Versus at least putting it on my TV. It is a breath of spring in the air for me here in the freezing cold and snow of Milwaukee.
--Craig Hummer sucks as a broadcaster. This needs to be changed immediately to EventServices and me in the booth with Phil and Paul!
--The Indian chick is neither entertaining nor hot...gotta go.
--The biggest thing about the ToC to me has been being able to see all the names back into the game that I used to love to follow-Armstrong, Landis, Basso, Hamilton.
Now the season is here and it is off to Paris-Nice next. If only it would warm up around here so I could ride out there myself again.
Hip
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What's up with Hummer anyways? he's really looking bad, almost sickly looking even. Guess being an announcer for WEC has caught up to him...
and yeah that girl really sucks! and not in the right way.
and yeah that girl really sucks! and not in the right way.
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Yep. Astana has already made the decision to support Lance in an effort to win the Giro. At this time, there is no reason to believe that Lance will try to win the TDF as well.