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07-19-10, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hopsing08

im all for spraying the riders with water...just not on the head or in the face. dump it on there back or something, in the face is just rude

Honey, is that you?

07-19-10, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vkalia

At 100.5km left on today's stage race, it was promising. Even the cameras lingered on the 3 ladies, as if hoping the bikini tops would come. Sadly, it wasnt so.

Thanks for the exact distance, Mr. Spock.

07-19-10, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by prettyshady

". As Merckx closed the gap near the top of the climb, an angry, drunken fan jumped onto the road and delivered a punch to Merckx's kidney. Merckx staggered in pain and gasped for breath but continued to climb. The punch slowed the effort and he did not catch the breakaway. Gallantly Merckx held on to finish third, 34 seconds behind Thevenet."

I'm aghast that the breakaway didn't immediately stop for him. What kind of horrible race is this where there is no respect for the Maillot Jaune?