Ever start celebrating too early? (Awesome pic!)
02-17-09, 10:53 PM
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02-17-09, 11:42 PM
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When I raced junior crits in the UK in the 80's we were disqualified if we crossed the line with our hands off the bars. Although this never effected my placings 
02-18-09, 12:05 AM
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man i've seen it when theres been millimeters in it (zabel and boonen have both done this), cost zabel a milan-san remo if i'm not mistaken.
but this guys been done by half a wheel. thats just idiotic.
but this guys been done by half a wheel. thats just idiotic.
02-18-09, 12:08 AM
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02-18-09, 01:37 AM
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02-18-09, 01:48 AM
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Boonen at last year's Scheldeprijs. Cavendish beats him on the line.
https://blog.firstendurance.com/wp-co...r-4-16-087.jpg
https://blog.firstendurance.com/wp-co...r-4-16-087.jpg
02-18-09, 01:51 AM
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^I watched that race. A moment after that photo was taken, Boonen was riding through the air, ET style, while orchestral music played in the background. The race was an elaborate ruse as TB needed to get back to the mothership.
02-18-09, 05:54 AM
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ego-check! He's good for keeping it down for a few more months.
God I hope that (never?) happens to me!
God I hope that (never?) happens to me!
02-18-09, 07:36 AM
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Making a kilometer blurry
When I saw this photo after my last win, it scared me. The last time I looked back, I had 20m, so I stayed clear, but the crowd was certainly coming fast. I started the celebration at about 38mph, so I had that going for me. The line looks a lot closer at that speed.
If I'm lucky enough to be celebrating again in the future, I'm gonna wait a little longer...
If I'm lucky enough to be celebrating again in the future, I'm gonna wait a little longer...
02-18-09, 07:42 AM
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You know, WR - I've seen that picture a few times now... and I still think it's from 1992.
02-18-09, 07:46 AM
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Making a kilometer blurry
I haven't shown this shot, but the one where I was MUCH closer to the line.EDIT: 2009
https://gallery.jbuntz.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=show_photo&photo_id=dsc_309526&dir=galleries/29/1&filesize=large
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02-18-09, 07:57 AM
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Yeah, totally 1992.
Day-glow-o-rama, faded reds, softened blue tones. Tangerine bicycles and highlights on a racing jersey.
Day-glow-o-rama, faded reds, softened blue tones. Tangerine bicycles and highlights on a racing jersey.
02-18-09, 08:04 AM
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1992 indeed.
That looks like one of the dudes from 'Right Said Fred' on the sideline.
That looks like one of the dudes from 'Right Said Fred' on the sideline.
02-18-09, 08:05 AM
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Making a kilometer blurry
don't judge a team by its kit
02-18-09, 08:22 AM
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02-18-09, 10:36 AM
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