ToC 2008, Sierra Road #2.............
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ToC 2008, Sierra Road #2.............
everyone is suffering and the gaps between riders are much bigger than previous years...........
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Last edited by erader; 02-20-08 at 10:14 PM.
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paolo bettini rides alone. last year he lead A grupetto, stomping the pedals out of the saddle with his gold-tipped sidis............
maybe a moment of introspection for the two-time world champ as he rides the AtoC for the last time?
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maybe a moment of introspection for the two-time world champ as he rides the AtoC for the last time?
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These are all good as expected from you Ed, but the last one from the OP is amazing!
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To me he is thinking about what happened to the pleasure the pain used to bring. That is an image of an aging, (yet highly competitive), athlete. Tired, capable, but not enthused.
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Now we know what he was pondering.........
What the 'F' is that and how am I going to get around it!
Do I have my glasses on, I don't want my eyes poked out.
How/why is that guy running around in a pair of Sidi's, gonna mess those $400 shoes up
That guy must have a strong neck. . . .
What the 'F' is that and how am I going to get around it!
Do I have my glasses on, I don't want my eyes poked out.
How/why is that guy running around in a pair of Sidi's, gonna mess those $400 shoes up
That guy must have a strong neck. . . .
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Now we know what he was pondering.........
What the 'F' is that and how am I going to get around it!
Do I have my glasses on, I don't want my eyes poked out.
How/why is that guy running around in a pair of Sidi's, gonna mess those $400 shoes up
That guy must have a strong neck. . . .
What the 'F' is that and how am I going to get around it!
Do I have my glasses on, I don't want my eyes poked out.
How/why is that guy running around in a pair of Sidi's, gonna mess those $400 shoes up
That guy must have a strong neck. . . .
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Now we know what he was pondering.........
What the 'F' is that and how am I going to get around it!
Do I have my glasses on, I don't want my eyes poked out.
How/why is that guy running around in a pair of Sidi's, gonna mess those $400 shoes up
That guy must have a strong neck. . . .
What the 'F' is that and how am I going to get around it!
Do I have my glasses on, I don't want my eyes poked out.
How/why is that guy running around in a pair of Sidi's, gonna mess those $400 shoes up
That guy must have a strong neck. . . .
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. . . what if one of "his" horns gets stuck in my spokes, I wish I had the Roval wheels the strength of the "red star" could really help. . . .
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finally another group...but this is not the main group! tom danielson (chipotle) is at the center.....
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caribouman (or whatever) helps the knackered riders over the toughest part of the climb and offers water and words of encouragement..............
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Depth of field is just amazing on your shots. You do this for a living?
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Is that a sympathy stash in this pic ... cause I'm pretty sure that ain't DZ. Is Slipstream sponsored by Vivid Video now and I missed it?
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okay guys i gotta take out the trash, change the water bottle, walk the dog, eat, and pack my stuph for the trip to solvang in the morning.
i'll post a few parting shots before i turn in tonight....and believe me hike up sierra road was tough on this old guy today .
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i'll post a few parting shots before i turn in tonight....and believe me hike up sierra road was tough on this old guy today .
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Impressive - antler dude is running up hill in Sidis.....
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I'm not sure if I can like Elk Man anymore, he appears to be a U of M Griz, I being a Bobcat fan this does not bode well.
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