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Started by eltristo, July 02, 2008, 10:03:38 AM

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eltristo

July 02, 2008, 10:03:38 AM
Right.  A proper place for bicycle related talkery.  I'll start.  I just realized that I am going to be traveling during (almost) the entirety of le Tour.  I'll get to record and watch the first, oh, 3 stages, then I'm off.  Poo.
"Health!   The open sesame to the sucker's purse."

MadDuck

#1
July 02, 2008, 03:41:06 PM
Funny, or not, they won't let Contador or his team (Astana?) race this year even though all the bad boys are gone. Contador is going to work towards the Vuelta de Espana anyway.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

eltristo

#2
July 02, 2008, 05:01:09 PM
Aye, Leipheimer as well.  So it's done then?   Last I heard (at least a few weeks ago) there were still deliberations.  Boo!
"Health!   The open sesame to the sucker's purse."

DRKWNG

#3
July 02, 2008, 09:35:48 PM
Well that's a bloody shame.  So when does le Tour kick off officially?  And what channel is carrying it on high-def?  ;)

MadDuck

#4
July 03, 2008, 12:19:56 AM
Starts this Saturday. Usually OLN carries it but hey, I have no cable or satellite dish so what do I know?

What was Levi's offense? Other than being an American?
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DRKWNG

#5
July 03, 2008, 07:27:11 AM
Quote from: mac900 on July 03, 2008, 12:19:56 AM
Starts this Saturday. Usually OLN carries it but hey, I have no cable or satellite dish so what do I know?

I see.  Want to come watch the prologue? 

Quote from: mac900 on July 03, 2008, 12:19:56 AM
What was Levi's offense? Other than being an American?

Does he really need to commit any other offense?  After what those damn Americans have done to the tour in the last eight years...   [evil]

MadDuck

#6
July 03, 2008, 09:44:56 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 03, 2008, 07:27:11 AM
I see.  Want to come watch the prologue? 

Does he really need to commit any other offense?  After what those damn Americans have done to the tour in the last eight years...   [evil]

There may be a new channel this year. Versus?? I was watching a bunch of video streaming clips last night. Good stuff.

The prologue invite sounds good. Maybe we could wrap & spray the Daytona pipe while we're at it.

I found out that Levi is another member of the Astana team and that is why he's out.  See, you have to change team names. Team High Road is the old T-Mobile team and they got invited.  [roll]
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

eltristo

#7
July 03, 2008, 10:43:10 AM
Sorry it took so long to get back but, yes, it's all an Astana problem.  And VS is the new channel, as of last year.  This year should be fine; last year they picked up Al Trautwig as the "lead commentator" over Phil, Paul, and Bobke. He was a disgrace.  I think he's an old college basketball guy, or something, and he couldn't tell a derailleur from a finishing nailer.  He may have even been on for the last 2 years. Anyeay, looks like his incompetence caught up with him; I saw him covering the US Men's Olympic gymnastics trials.   [thumbsup]


"Health!   The open sesame to the sucker's purse."

DRKWNG

#8
July 03, 2008, 04:27:22 PM
Quote from: mac900 on July 03, 2008, 09:44:56 AM
The prologue invite sounds good. Maybe we could wrap & spray the Daytona pipe while we're at it.

Can!!

MadDuck

#9
July 04, 2008, 09:19:42 AM
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 03, 2008, 04:27:22 PM
Can!!

Shoot me a PM or call me and we'll set a time.  Did you call yesterday afternoon? I left my phone at home and when I checked it there was a missed call from a number that was vaguely familiar.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DRKWNG

#10
July 04, 2008, 11:19:00 AM Last Edit: July 04, 2008, 11:36:09 AM by DRKWNG
Nope, wasn't me that called.  Must have been another fan.  ;)

I need to find out what time the prologue starts, and will then let you know the plan.  Ok, found out that the Tour starts at 1400.  Want to do the work before that and then watch?

But more importantly, where did you guys end up riding today?

MadDuck

#11
July 04, 2008, 08:22:28 PM
The main group started in town, went over Tantalus in the reverse direction (up Round Top and down Makiki Hgts) then over Pali to Norfolk. I picked them up down by Castle Hospital. We did the Norfolk run the same direction as we usually go on the motorcycles. Then down into Waimanalo where I flatted going over some sort of big ass bolt that just appeared out of nowhere, hidden by the riders in front who didn't see it. Even though I yelled out "FLAT" the group took off and left me there. Oh well. Got it fixed and took off in a power run through the back of Waimanalo. I never found them so I turned around and retraced my path back up and into Kailua. 25 miles finished me. I was riding fast, for me, and not enough dinner or breakfast made me run out of gas.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DRKWNG

#12
July 05, 2008, 01:04:58 AM
Quote from: mac900 on July 04, 2008, 08:22:28 PM
The main group started in town, went over Tantalus in the reverse direction (up Round Top and down Makiki Hgts) then over Pali to Norfolk.

HOLY SHIT!!  Now those are some hills to power up!

So, what's the word on tomorrow?

MadDuck

#13
July 05, 2008, 10:15:58 AM
I have to be at the shop to deliver a car at 11:00 am. After that I'm on my own. I'll have special paint, safety wire pliers and stainless wire. All you need is the wrap & warm water. Call me with directions.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

eltristo

#14
July 05, 2008, 10:23:42 AM
My TV won't turn on!!!!

Prologue today!  Gaaaaaah!
"Health!   The open sesame to the sucker's purse."
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