stage 5 - Cholet Châteauroux 232 km Spoiler
07-09-08, 09:49 AM
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Nice finish for team Columbia. The new sponsor is getting their money's worth, and then some!
... Brad
... Brad
07-09-08, 09:58 AM
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It may only be out on loan for one day if he can manage enough points at the top of Super Besse on Thursday. I see Hushovd and Friere in the autobus.
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true, but you know nobody ever wants to give it up. i'm just always impressed when i see someone give up their personal desires for the greater good
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07-09-08, 10:18 AM
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geez, you're so negative today. it's gonna ruin your reputation 
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07-09-08, 11:41 AM
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cyclingnews was giving away a signed liquigas jersey to whoever picked the top 3 in the correct order by 20km left in the stage. i picked the right 3 but in the exact wrong order (zabel, freire, cav) 
they should do giveaways more often. it made it even more exciting.
they should do giveaways more often. it made it even more exciting.
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Impressive effort by Hincapie - the ultimate lieutenant on a cycling team.
He was way behind the peloton from some mechanical (probably a flat) within the last 15-20km, yet, he made it back into the peloton AND led out Cavendish (when the peloton had already really kicked it in to catch the 3-man breakway)
He was way behind the peloton from some mechanical (probably a flat) within the last 15-20km, yet, he made it back into the peloton AND led out Cavendish (when the peloton had already really kicked it in to catch the 3-man breakway)
07-09-08, 02:00 PM
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I really wanted to see the breakaway succeed again. 50 meters to catch the last guy in the break is really really really pushing it.
It was so exciting to watch. I've never yelled at my TV while watching cycling before haha.
It was so exciting to watch. I've never yelled at my TV while watching cycling before haha.
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07-09-08, 09:20 PM
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Viva le Tour! (even if they didn't invite the best riders this year
).. Brad
07-09-08, 11:19 PM
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Very impressive the way Columbia controlled the run in and led Cavendish out. Reminded me of the QuickStep lead outs for big Tom. And then when Thor went Cavendish just went with him and crushed him. Way to seal the deal after your team delivers you.
Also really impressed with Hincapies ride. Flatted with no help since the rest of the team was at the front chasing the break down. Work up through the caravan and then go straight to the front and play a role in the lead out when after 200k with everyone at top speed.
Also really impressed with Hincapies ride. Flatted with no help since the rest of the team was at the front chasing the break down. Work up through the caravan and then go straight to the front and play a role in the lead out when after 200k with everyone at top speed.
07-10-08, 01:46 AM
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That was a hell of a leadout.
07-11-08, 09:19 PM
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That was a great finish ..... not for the men in the break .... but sooooooo much fun to watch. My heart aches for breakaway riders like that. However, that's what makes the sport. Now bring me some climbs!
Viva le Tour! (even if they didn't invite the best riders this year)
.. Brad
Viva le Tour! (even if they didn't invite the best riders this year
).. Brad
The hills are coming....
