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Old 05-29-09 | 02:55 PM
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Sorry, but an 8km TT in the Criterium Internationale is not exactly convincing evidence of the ability to crush souls over 60km, 10+ days into a grand tour.

Money says he finishes 10min+ down, outside of the top 5, if not the top 10.
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No, but a 150km solo to win Sarthe is a hint.



How much? Odds? Ex needs some money for new cleats. Kid has proven his durability in grand tours. I take your top ten money and we can talk the over/under on top 5.

You are DS for Columbo. Do you wear your guys out working for Cavendish over the next few stages, or aim for the jersey?
I should have bet the house.
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Old 05-29-09 | 03:22 PM
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Methinks you need to get a life, really.
incorrect.
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Old 05-29-09 | 03:45 PM
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incorrect.
Ouch. That hurts coming from someone who can't/won't capitalize properly.
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Old 05-29-09 | 03:49 PM
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Ouch. That hurts coming from someone who can't/won't capitalize properly.
find a new tune.
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Old 05-29-09 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by botto
find a new tune.
Learn to capitalize and become a decent person. PM me if you care to continue this stupidity.
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Old 05-29-09 | 04:01 PM
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Learn to capitalize
learn to accept the fact that the world doesn't revolve around your pathetic little self.

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and become a decent person.


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PM me if you care to continue this stupidity.
why would i want to waste my time PMing with a worthless piece of sheeyat like you?
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Old 05-29-09 | 04:03 PM
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imho Todays stage had some of the most B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L scenery, I think, of the whole tour. Freak'n amazing.
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Old 05-29-09 | 04:21 PM
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learn to accept the fact that the world doesn't revolve around your pathetic little self.







why would i want to waste my time PMing with a worthless piece of sheeyat like you?
You are one sad individual. I feel sorry for you. With all the vitriol you put forth, it must suck to live your life.
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Old 05-29-09 | 04:22 PM
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Old 05-29-09 | 04:23 PM
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Nobody likes you Mitch. Just go away. Please?

And my pick for the tour is still Contador, but Sastre will be right with him.
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Old 05-29-09 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RichinPeoria
imho Todays stage had some of the most B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L scenery, I think, of the whole tour. Freak'n amazing.
In your opinion, what meal would go perfect anywhere along that coast?
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Old 05-29-09 | 06:38 PM
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please refrain from talking about the Giro. This thread is for bickering.
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Old 05-29-09 | 07:32 PM
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Anyone ride this region? I'd imagine plenty of you have done so. Stories?


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Old 05-29-09 | 08:28 PM
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I rode it in 1977 - in a USO bus. Beautiful indeed. I should add, however, that I got mugged in Naples.
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Old 05-29-09 | 09:09 PM
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I rode it in 1977 - in a USO bus. Beautiful indeed. I should add, however, that I got mugged in Naples.
Bummer.

Naples has some pretty rough edges I hear. A Maradona video I have from his heyday in Napoli show a pretty manic bunch of fans in the stadium and some bleak looking neighborhoods where a lot of the fans came from.

After reading what Levi was saying about the great views and crazy, narrow roads on today's stage, I can't help but wonder if Lance was distracted by the view on that righthander where he crashed.
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Old 05-29-09 | 09:16 PM
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At least they only took my cash! The military actually painted a big wide yellow line down the middle of several streets in downtown Naples and said, "On this side of the line we take care of you, on the other side we don't." I was young and stupid and crossed the line.
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Old 05-29-09 | 09:34 PM
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I was young and stupid and crossed the line.
Yea, been there/done that myself.
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Old 05-29-09 | 11:03 PM
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You are one sad individual. I feel sorry for you. With all the vitriol you put forth, it must suck to live your life.
Sometimes, it just sucks when you ask her to call back and she doesn't, right?

Oh wait...
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Old 05-29-09 | 11:28 PM
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Menchov is making it look easy. Can't help but think there's fire in that Rabobank blood doping story smoke. After years of those stories, I can't help it.
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Old 05-30-09 | 01:09 AM
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Methinks you need to get a life, really.
Seriously, STFU and/or GTFO.
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Old 05-30-09 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RockyMtnMerlin
I rode it in 1977 - in a USO bus. Beautiful indeed. I should add, however, that I got mugged in Naples.
same year, but in the back of a family friends car.
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Old 05-30-09 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KiddSisko
Menchov is making it look easy. Can't help but think there's fire in that Rabobank blood doping story smoke. After years of those stories, I can't help it.
Easy? Have you been watching this race? The last days in the mountains Menchov looked like he was about to fall off his bike staying on DiLucas wheel. That man was in serious pain. Compared to look on Armstrong's face using your example he looks more like a doper than Menchov...and we all know that's impossible right?

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Old 05-30-09 | 06:52 AM
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snoozer today? nail biter? I'm gonna be out riding during this one.
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Old 05-30-09 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
same year, but in the back of a family friends car.
Hate to ask - but you rode it in 77 or got mugged in the back of the family friend's car?
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Old 05-30-09 | 06:56 AM
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So they are racing past Monte Cassino. Those guys who fought there knew how to HTFU. Totally gruesome battle that went on for a long time.
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