What a drop off in activity since Lance is gone!
07-06-06, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen H
Ditto. Well said.
I am enjoying this TdF more than any Lance show that has gone on the past 7 years. This is a TdF for the CYCLING fan and not the Lance fans....I like that, but then again, I was pulling for Ullrich
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07-06-06, 01:31 PM
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I'm pulling for whoever is pulling the most/hardest or riding injured. O'Grady with fractured vertebrae? HERO Kessler with the caught on the break with 50m left and a win the next day? HERO They've all worked damned hard to get to the toughest athletic event on the planet IMO and they all have my respect. If it's easy, they're doing something wrong.
I'm pulling for whoever is pulling the most/hardest or riding injured. O'Grady with fractured vertebrae? HERO Kessler with the caught on the break with 50m left and a win the next day? HERO They've all worked damned hard to get to the toughest athletic event on the planet IMO and they all have my respect. If it's easy, they're doing something wrong.
07-06-06, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Moochers_Dad
I was referring more to the task of getting hit in the head and face for years as a boxer. That's got to do something to your brain power.
However, because of your two comments, I decided to get an Ali refresher course and went to WikiPedia to read about his career and life. Summary: He's great.
However, because of your two comments, I decided to get an Ali refresher course and went to WikiPedia to read about his career and life. Summary: He's great.
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07-06-06, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Hate to break it to you all, but The Rest of The World doesn't give a rats arse if more Seppos discover what a bike is (or undiscover, as the case may be), and The Rest of The World is much happier sans Lance because he made the tour boring.
If you disagree, you obviously weren't around in 1989!
I'm sorry, but that's the facts! Lance = boring. He's the quinessestial Americanism, which is facinating if you're American, but for the rest of the universe it's kinda like KFC opening up down the street.
How was that for bait? Did I do okay?
Tour is WIDE OPEN this year and I'm more excited about it than I have been in years. THAT'S GOOD.
If you disagree, you obviously weren't around in 1989!
I'm sorry, but that's the facts! Lance = boring. He's the quinessestial Americanism, which is facinating if you're American, but for the rest of the universe it's kinda like KFC opening up down the street.
How was that for bait? Did I do okay?
Tour is WIDE OPEN this year and I'm more excited about it than I have been in years. THAT'S GOOD.
I don't get it, really. There is some sort of odd grudge against Armstrong amogst some fans.
The drop in interest may also have to do with the World Cup and the lack of top riders participating. I wouldn't be suprised if some of you would say "the Lanceophiles are gone" if all the ProTour teams were banned.
07-06-06, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
Absolutely!!
I am enjoying this TdF more than any Lance show that has gone on the past 7 years. This is a TdF for the CYCLING fan and not the Lance fans....I like that, but then again, I was pulling for Ullrich .
Cheers,
Brian
I am enjoying this TdF more than any Lance show that has gone on the past 7 years. This is a TdF for the CYCLING fan and not the Lance fans....I like that, but then again, I was pulling for Ullrich
.Cheers,
Brian
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
Then you know what? Get it right beforehand and have someone proof your statements. They are obviously uncallous and ignorant- and how are we supposed to know what you're speaking of if you can't frame your responses correctly to begin with? Next time, think before you talk.
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Come to think of it... What's WRONG WITH YOU, KOFFEE?! You are so rude sometimes and on some sort of power-trip. Doesn't someone moderate you? See if you can figure out what F.O. means.
Am I really the problem with BF? Are you saying that you need me, and only me to hire a fact checker? Have you read posts on here. We're all not as perfect as you'd like us to be and the sooner you realize that, the happier you will be. My guess is you won't ever realize it.
Go away.
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07-07-06, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
Then you know what? Get it right beforehand and have someone proof your statements. They are obviously uncallous and ignorant- and how are we supposed to know what you're speaking of if you can't frame your responses correctly to begin with? Next time, think before you talk.
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07-07-06, 11:57 AM
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This thread needs more cowbell
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07-07-06, 12:36 PM
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I agree with the TDF being more interesting without Armstrong, but I miss having all the 99ers to ridicule.
07-07-06, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by roadwarrior
Really?
Where we are, we are at record sales. We cannot build bikes fast enough.
Where we are, we are at record sales. We cannot build bikes fast enough.
I'm glad it isn't a nation wide phenomenon. I was surprised to hear him say it as well, I know that when I went into the shop on Sunday it was packed. He told me this on Thursday so maybe things have picked up.
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07-07-06, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
Nah. My dropoff is due to the fact that everyone eliminated the night before the race were the key riders that were guaranteed to give us the most exciting tour in years. Instead, we have a "meh" tour with some greats, but this whole suspension crap the night before the tour is bogus. I just have less interest than before the announcement. Before that, I was all set to tivo and burn dvds.
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07-07-06, 02:17 PM
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There has been some really good moments, what a text book sprint setup last night. It was like a how-to.
07-07-06, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by galen_52657
Personally, I think the race so far has been riveting. Boonen in yellow! Teams are fighting for every time bonus. I think it is going to be a great tour....
I was pulling for Magnus today, but those breakaways always get caught...
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I've seen enough flat stages already. The lack of TTT and the added flat sprint stage has made the tour drag on. I can see were a non cyclist wouldn't want to watch these opening stages. Even Bob Roll sounded bored today.
Bring on the mountains!!
Bring on the mountains!!
07-08-06, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by daytonian
I've seen enough flat stages already. The lack of TTT and the added flat sprint stage has made the tour drag on. I can see were a non cyclist wouldn't want to watch these opening stages. Even Bob Roll sounded bored today.
Bring on the mountains!!
Bring on the mountains!!
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07-08-06, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by daytonian
I've seen enough flat stages already. The lack of TTT and the added flat sprint stage has made the tour drag on. I can see were a non cyclist wouldn't want to watch these opening stages. Even Bob Roll sounded bored today.
Bring on the mountains!!
Bring on the mountains!!
07-08-06, 07:58 AM
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duuno bout you guys but Im am very much enjoying watching the version available in the UK cause it DOESNT have Bob Roll or the other guy, they suck
07-08-06, 08:27 AM
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I do have to say I'm glad that for the first time, there is full coverage for ALL the Americans. I still get tired of the Lance references. They really try to find any way they can to bring up Lance's name. Really, I don't expect there to be NO reference to him- but wow. They can relate anything to him just to say his name!
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