deadly downtube
03-22-09, 01:56 PM
Velonews already has a new front page, about alberto and lance rivalry.. 24hrs after Cav shocks the cycling world.. wtf. Should be a big huge picture of cav's ugly mug crying for at least another day, sheesh.
"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - 24hrs after Cav shocks the world, frontpage is about Lance
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botto
03-22-09, 02:00 PM
lance sells, fast whinging brats don't.
Dubbayoo
03-22-09, 02:05 PM
I like LA but I'm not sure how sane I will be after 4 more months of headlines like:
http://www.velonews.com/article/89463/armstrong-no-guarantees-to-win-tour-again
No guarantees? No sh*t! If that's the best angle on a story you've got consider a new career.
http://www.velonews.com/article/89463/armstrong-no-guarantees-to-win-tour-again
No guarantees? No sh*t! If that's the best angle on a story you've got consider a new career.
patentcad
03-22-09, 02:20 PM
Cavendish did elevate his game to the Big Time Spring Classics level. That kid is the Real Deal. It's great for cycling to have a big Brit star.
botto
03-22-09, 02:22 PM
Cavendish did elevate his game to the Big Time Spring Classics level. That kid is the Real Deal. It's great for cycling to have a big Brit star.
he not british, he's manx.
he not british, he's manx.
Enthalpic
03-22-09, 02:35 PM
lance sells
True, but so does any other cheap, low-quality product. It’s not wrong to expect more.
Might as well read Bicycling…
True, but so does any other cheap, low-quality product. It’s not wrong to expect more.
Might as well read Bicycling…
AlexTaylor
03-22-09, 02:48 PM
From the Isle of Man information site -
The Isle of Man has the unusual status of being one of the British Isles that is neither part of Great Britain nor the United Kingdom. People born here are known as 'Manx', classified as British (as opposed to English). Despite the steady integration of new residents from other countries, some locals still refer to newcomers as 'comeovers' and England as 'across'.
The Isle of Man has the unusual status of being one of the British Isles that is neither part of Great Britain nor the United Kingdom. People born here are known as 'Manx', classified as British (as opposed to English). Despite the steady integration of new residents from other countries, some locals still refer to newcomers as 'comeovers' and England as 'across'.
dmb2786
03-22-09, 03:51 PM
cav is a di*k.
lance is lance.
lance is lance.
cat4ever
03-22-09, 03:57 PM
cav is a di*k.
lance is lance.
Yeah, Lance is a cool sweetheart. :love:
lance is lance.
Yeah, Lance is a cool sweetheart. :love:
patentcad
03-22-09, 04:51 PM
Hey, what's the latest Caven-dish?
Inquiring Road Nazis want to know.
Inquiring Road Nazis want to know.
dmb2786
03-22-09, 04:55 PM
Yeah, Lance is a cool sweetheart. :love:
lol
Hey, what's the latest Caven-dish?
Inquiring Road Nazis want to know.
lol
lol
Hey, what's the latest Caven-dish?
Inquiring Road Nazis want to know.
lol
ridethecliche
03-22-09, 04:56 PM
cav is a di*k.
lance is lance.
Q: Were you frustrated by some riders saying you could not do it, because you are not a strong climber?
Cavendish: "Yes. Absolutely. I knew that is what they were saying. Tom Boonen said I am alwaysdropped when the road go up. In Tirreno, I only got dropped once. The sweet thing was to win, but the second sweetest thing was to see Tom Boonen pass me backwards on the climbs."
I think that's a little funny.
*Taken from cyclingnews*
lance is lance.
Q: Were you frustrated by some riders saying you could not do it, because you are not a strong climber?
Cavendish: "Yes. Absolutely. I knew that is what they were saying. Tom Boonen said I am alwaysdropped when the road go up. In Tirreno, I only got dropped once. The sweet thing was to win, but the second sweetest thing was to see Tom Boonen pass me backwards on the climbs."
I think that's a little funny.
*Taken from cyclingnews*
gsteinb
03-22-09, 04:59 PM
I'm pretty sure Boonen was riding for Champion Systems in Central Park this morning.
skinnyone
03-22-09, 06:21 PM
This is from Lances twitter feed.
lancearmstrong - "Read the Sunday Times Sports section on the flight. Pages and pages of rugby, soccer, cricket and barely a mention of Cavendish. Pitiful."
about 8 hours ago from TwitterBerry
lancearmstrong - "Read the Sunday Times Sports section on the flight. Pages and pages of rugby, soccer, cricket and barely a mention of Cavendish. Pitiful."
about 8 hours ago from TwitterBerry
classic1
03-22-09, 06:34 PM
Lookalikes
Mark Cavendish
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/Z4luvr/bingo-banana-splits.jpg
Bingo from the Banana Splits
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44574000/jpg/_44574894_markcavendish.jpg
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2009/mar09/msr09/PIC13742158alt.jpg
I can't take credit for this, someone at another forum put it together.
Mark Cavendish
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/Z4luvr/bingo-banana-splits.jpg
Bingo from the Banana Splits
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44574000/jpg/_44574894_markcavendish.jpg
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2009/mar09/msr09/PIC13742158alt.jpg
I can't take credit for this, someone at another forum put it together.
fauxto nick
03-22-09, 06:52 PM
I'm new to this sport but from what I can see Cav doesn't seem to be a jerk, he's confident but he has a lot of respect for his team and always says he couldn't do this if he didn't have such a great team. Plus from what I've watched and read LA has pulled some dick moves in his time too.
Plus it's not LA fault that every time he farts during a race new sources cover it, he's the face of cycling, he doesn't dictate that... nike does.
Plus it's not LA fault that every time he farts during a race new sources cover it, he's the face of cycling, he doesn't dictate that... nike does.
Fat Boy
03-22-09, 09:05 PM
he not british, he's manx.
From the Isle of Man information site -
The Isle of Man has the unusual status of being one of the British Isles that is neither part of Great Britain nor the United Kingdom. People born here are known as 'Manx', classified as British (as opposed to English). Despite the steady integration of new residents from other countries, some locals still refer to newcomers as 'comeovers' and England as 'across'.
Vintage Botto. Confrontational, pretentious and, above all, meaningless. Thanks for your continuous asinine behavior. It just reinforces my opinion of you.
From the Isle of Man information site -
The Isle of Man has the unusual status of being one of the British Isles that is neither part of Great Britain nor the United Kingdom. People born here are known as 'Manx', classified as British (as opposed to English). Despite the steady integration of new residents from other countries, some locals still refer to newcomers as 'comeovers' and England as 'across'.
Vintage Botto. Confrontational, pretentious and, above all, meaningless. Thanks for your continuous asinine behavior. It just reinforces my opinion of you.
dmb2786
03-22-09, 09:09 PM
Cavendish: "The sweet thing was to win, but the second sweetest thing was to see Tom Boonen pass me backwards on the climbs."
exactly.
exactly.
classic1
03-22-09, 09:30 PM
Vintage Botto. Confrontational, pretentious and, above all, meaningless. Thanks for your continuous asinine behavior. It just reinforces my opinion of you.
You know how you can tell Cav is Manx? He doesn't have a tail.
You know how you can tell Cav is Manx? He doesn't have a tail.
Dubbayoo
03-22-09, 09:49 PM
Cav passing Boonen on a climb is certainly egregious.
gsteinb
03-23-09, 02:15 AM
Vintage Botto. Confrontational, pretentious and, above all, meaningless. Thanks for your continuous asinine behavior. It just reinforces my opinion of you.
I'm pretty sure that's not meaningless to Cavendish or other Manx people .
I'm pretty sure that's not meaningless to Cavendish or other Manx people .
botto
03-23-09, 02:43 AM
Vintage Botto. Confrontational, pretentious and, above all, meaningless. Thanks for your continuous asinine behavior. It just reinforces my opinion of you.
right over your head. again.
right over your head. again.
gsteinb
03-23-09, 03:28 AM
mine too, evidently.
patentcad
03-23-09, 03:37 AM
Crazy like a manx.
RockyMtnMerlin
03-23-09, 08:07 AM
Well, its one of those age old claim/counter claim deals.
The Isle of Man is not part of Great Britain, it is a Crown Dependency. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state. the UK takes care of defense and international relations and a local parliament takes care of affairs on the island.
However, the nationality of Manxmen is not very clear (unless of course you are a Manxman or Mark Cavendish).
"Citizenship in the Isle of Man is governed by UK law. Passports issued by the Isle of Man Passport Office say 'British Islands - Isle of Man' on the cover but the nationality status stated on the passport is simply 'British Citizen'."
I say let Mr Cavendish say whatever he wants about his nationality.
In fact he has called himself British,
"You can see on TV that I'm gutted, I'm swearing. Imagine winning a stage on the Tour de France in Britain. For a British rider it's the biggest thing you can do and to have it ruined like that, not through any mistake I'd made, was really disappointing."
The Isle of Man is not part of Great Britain, it is a Crown Dependency. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state. the UK takes care of defense and international relations and a local parliament takes care of affairs on the island.
However, the nationality of Manxmen is not very clear (unless of course you are a Manxman or Mark Cavendish).
"Citizenship in the Isle of Man is governed by UK law. Passports issued by the Isle of Man Passport Office say 'British Islands - Isle of Man' on the cover but the nationality status stated on the passport is simply 'British Citizen'."
I say let Mr Cavendish say whatever he wants about his nationality.
In fact he has called himself British,
"You can see on TV that I'm gutted, I'm swearing. Imagine winning a stage on the Tour de France in Britain. For a British rider it's the biggest thing you can do and to have it ruined like that, not through any mistake I'd made, was really disappointing."
gsteinb
03-23-09, 08:16 AM
:rolleyes:
He's a sprinter....we're lucky we can spell our names, never mind know where we live.
He's a sprinter....we're lucky we can spell our names, never mind know where we live.
adam
03-23-09, 08:47 AM
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44574000/jpg/_44574894_markcavendish.jpg
Boonen right there is saying "you little f*$%er".
Boonen right there is saying "you little f*$%er".
kudude
03-23-09, 09:26 AM
mother****er. I'm having heart surgery on wed and was going to download and watch the msr while recovering. **** you all
Fat Boy
03-23-09, 10:08 AM
I'm pretty sure that's not meaningless to Cavendish or other Manx people .
I'm sure that Cav and the people of the Isle of Man all take a lot of pride in the guy's origins. How does that get Botto off the hook for being a jerk?
If he was being witty and referring to the cat, he would have written, "a Manx". If he was being even wittier and insinuating that those from the Isle of Man aren't British, well, he's just wrong. I suppose that would be a real knee-slapper in Holland, though. They're known for their zany humor.
I'm sure that Cav and the people of the Isle of Man all take a lot of pride in the guy's origins. How does that get Botto off the hook for being a jerk?
If he was being witty and referring to the cat, he would have written, "a Manx". If he was being even wittier and insinuating that those from the Isle of Man aren't British, well, he's just wrong. I suppose that would be a real knee-slapper in Holland, though. They're known for their zany humor.
Starclimber
03-23-09, 10:11 AM
Looks like Lance will stay on the front page (http://www.velonews.com/article/89531/) for some time to come...:(
gsteinb
03-23-09, 10:28 AM
I'm sure that Cav and the people of the Isle of Man all take a lot of pride in the guy's origins. How does that get Botto off the hook for being a jerk?
If he was being witty and referring to the cat, he would have written, "a Manx". If he was being even wittier and insinuating that those from the Isle of Man aren't British, well, he's just wrong. I suppose that would be a real knee-slapper in Holland, though. They're known for their zany humor.
I find whining about others to be jerkier. So maybe you guys should just hook up.
If he was being witty and referring to the cat, he would have written, "a Manx". If he was being even wittier and insinuating that those from the Isle of Man aren't British, well, he's just wrong. I suppose that would be a real knee-slapper in Holland, though. They're known for their zany humor.
I find whining about others to be jerkier. So maybe you guys should just hook up.
botto
03-23-09, 10:32 AM
I'm sure that Cav and the people of the Isle of Man all take a lot of pride in the guy's origins. How does that get Botto off the hook for being a jerk?
If he was being witty and referring to the cat, he would have written, "a Manx". If he was being even wittier and insinuating that those from the Isle of Man aren't British, well, he's just wrong. I suppose that would be a real knee-slapper in Holland, though. They're known for their zany humor.
whoosh.
If he was being witty and referring to the cat, he would have written, "a Manx". If he was being even wittier and insinuating that those from the Isle of Man aren't British, well, he's just wrong. I suppose that would be a real knee-slapper in Holland, though. They're known for their zany humor.
whoosh.
Fat Boy
03-23-09, 10:58 AM
I find whining about others to be jerkier. So maybe you guys should just hook up.
How so? Has Botto ever really contributed anything to any thread? His posts are all derogatory and for the most part wrong. What climb was it that Cav was going to get dropped on at MSR again, Botto? You were plenty vocal about it last week.
I'd 'hook' with this gas-bag any day. My guess is that is board persona is a damn sight different than how he comes across real life. Anyone that throws weight around in person like he does on this board better be 7 feet tall, and if that's the case, he's not riding a bike much. It's actually entertaining to be the burr under his saddle. If that makes me a jerk, so be it.
How so? Has Botto ever really contributed anything to any thread? His posts are all derogatory and for the most part wrong. What climb was it that Cav was going to get dropped on at MSR again, Botto? You were plenty vocal about it last week.
I'd 'hook' with this gas-bag any day. My guess is that is board persona is a damn sight different than how he comes across real life. Anyone that throws weight around in person like he does on this board better be 7 feet tall, and if that's the case, he's not riding a bike much. It's actually entertaining to be the burr under his saddle. If that makes me a jerk, so be it.
botto
03-23-09, 11:02 AM
How so? Has Botto ever really contributed anything to any thread? His posts are all derogatory and for the most part wrong. What climb was it that Cav was going to get dropped on at MSR again, Botto? You were plenty vocal about it last week.
I'd 'hook' with this gas-bag any day. My guess is that is board persona is a damn sight different than how he comes across real life. Anyone that throws weight around in person like he does on this board better be 7 feet tall, and if that's the case, he's not riding a bike much. It's actually entertaining to be the burr under his saddle. If that makes me a jerk, so be it.
awww... my own little redneck burr. :love:
I'd 'hook' with this gas-bag any day. My guess is that is board persona is a damn sight different than how he comes across real life. Anyone that throws weight around in person like he does on this board better be 7 feet tall, and if that's the case, he's not riding a bike much. It's actually entertaining to be the burr under his saddle. If that makes me a jerk, so be it.
awww... my own little redneck burr. :love:
Fat Boy
03-23-09, 11:09 AM
What climb was it again, gas-bag? I can't remember. Can you?
Fat Boy
03-23-09, 11:10 AM
How about Rock Racing at ToC? What was your call on them winning a stage?
gsteinb
03-23-09, 11:17 AM
How so?
I already told you how so. It's my opinion. How can I prove my opinion?
I already told you how so. It's my opinion. How can I prove my opinion?
99m6z28
03-23-09, 11:26 AM
Especially now that he may have broken his collar bone!