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Lance is "The man"
Did you see Lance have that fall, then nearly take off his one remaining
nut, then power past JU like he was standing still. As Bruce Macavaney would say it was "special". After reading his book and following his last 3 TdeF's I have nothing but admiration for a true sportsman. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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"Spider1977" wrote
Did you see Lance have that fall, then nearly take off his one remaining nut, then power past JU like he was standing still. Did you see JU wait for him? Theo |
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Nice one buddy. Next time you want to reveal the result of the stage, try
not to shout it out in the subject line. If you want to discuss the results of a stage before BOTH daily highlights shows are televised, then do it inside the post, and put a spoiler in the subject line. Not all of us can get home at 6pm to watch the highlights... spare a thought for those who are hanging out for the midnight show, trying their best to avoid finding out any details of the racing. Don't scream about someone being "the man" when there are probably many folks reading this newsgroup who are trying to avoid finding out who that "man" was until they've seen the stage on SBS. From: Spider1977 Organization: Newsgroups: aus.bicycle Date: 22 Jul 2003 21:50:02 +0950 Subject: Lance is "The man" Did you see Lance have that fall, then nearly take off his one remaining nut, then power past JU like he was standing still. As Bruce Macavaney would say it was "special". After reading his book and following his last 3 TdeF's I have nothing but admiration for a true sportsman. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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David Sutton wrote:
Nice one buddy. Next time you want to reveal the result of the stage, try not to shout it out in the subject line. If you want to discuss the results of a stage before BOTH daily highlights shows are televised, then do it inside the post, and put a spoiler in the subject line. Not all of us can get home at 6pm to watch the highlights... spare a thought for those who are hanging out for the midnight show, trying their best to avoid finding out any details of the racing. Don't scream about someone being "the man" when there are probably many folks reading this newsgroup who are trying to avoid finding out who that "man" was until they've seen the stage on SBS. Dave, he didn't mention the result in the title. He merely said Lance was "The Man". I do think you should lighten up a bit - sounds like you've been working too hard. - LB |
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That sportsmanship isn't quite like the sportsmanship from cricket of
old or something. Pro cycling is about making deals within the peleton because racers frequently need cooperation from opponents, like in a break for example. But doing the dirty is remembered, and there is always the opportunity for "payback" later on. Been known as an arsehole can be a detriment to earnings. IOW it aint really about sportsmanship. FWIW, Lance waiting for Ullrich 2 years ago was on a descent and a long way from the finish, so there was almost no cost to Lance for him to slow down. But yesterday Ullrich waited on the final climb and had much to lose waiting. He did and some say he shouldn't have - including Phil Ligget. I'd say he had no bloody choice. GK Spider1977 wrote: Yes Theo, that was fantastic sportsmanship. I also admire JU, in fact I admire all these guys. I can't imagine what it must be like for all the "domestiques" who work so hard for the stars to take the glory. The final days after the rest day will be really interesting. I hope it goes down to the wire, I'll be glued to the TV late on Sunday night. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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LOL
One grip required. Jock "David Sutton" wrote in message ... Nice one buddy. Next time you want to reveal the result of the stage, try not to shout it out in the subject line. If you want to discuss the results of a stage before BOTH daily highlights shows are televised, then do it inside the post, and put a spoiler in the subject line. Not all of us can get home at 6pm to watch the highlights... spare a thought for those who are hanging out for the midnight show, trying their best to avoid finding out any details of the racing. Don't scream about someone being "the man" when there are probably many folks reading this newsgroup who are trying to avoid finding out who that "man" was until they've seen the stage on SBS. From: Spider1977 Organization: Newsgroups: aus.bicycle Date: 22 Jul 2003 21:50:02 +0950 Subject: Lance is "The man" Did you see Lance have that fall, then nearly take off his one remaining nut, then power past JU like he was standing still. As Bruce Macavaney would say it was "special". After reading his book and following his last 3 TdeF's I have nothing but admiration for a true sportsman. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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"g" wrote
That sportsmanship isn't quite like the sportsmanship from cricket of old or something. No, it's nothing like the sportsmanship of the 1930's bodyline series, or bowling underarm to the New Zealanders, or betting on a game you're playing in, or even threatening an 11 year old kid because he saw you smoking. The sportsmanship of cricket is just a little overrated IMHO. Theo |
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"cfsmtb" wrote in message
... Melbourne "homage" to the 100 anniversairy, try wrapping a spare 700C tyre around the shoulder blades to get that special retro TDF look. Did they have 700C tyres back then? curious hippy |
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David Sutton wrote:
Nice one buddy. Next time you want to reveal the result of the stage, try not to shout it out in the subject line. snip Me too, I hate finding out ANYTHING about a stage before I've seen it on TV. This is why I self-impose a blackout on newsgroups, TV, radio, and well-meaning colleagues who want to discuss the TdF - IOW, if you care about not knowing the results so much (as I do), don't go places or do things where you might find something out by accident. People are ALWAYS going to give things away on a cycling newsgroup, intentionally or otherwise. HTH, &roo |
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"hippy" wrote in message
... Did they have 700C tyres back then? curious hippy They had singles, which are the same rim size as 700c. In my original copy of "Richards Bike Book" (a UK book) he mentions in the touring section that people who want to tour in Europe have to either carry enough 27" tyres and tubes for the trip, or else use 700c (European) tyres, so I suspect that in the Metric world bike tyres have always been 700c, and it's just us colonialists that got stick with the crappy inch sizes. Regards, Suzy |
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