2005 Tour de France
7/2/05, 10:23 PM
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Mr. Armstrong had a great day today. He still looks like the man to beat this year. I just wish I could be in Paris when he rides in wearing the yellow jersey!
Yes, we still have 3 more weeks to go, but I'm optimistic. Go Lance!!!
Yes, we still have 3 more weeks to go, but I'm optimistic. Go Lance!!!
7/2/05, 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by scottie1113@July 2, 2005, 9:26 PM
Mr. Armstrong had a great day today. He still looks like the man to beat this year. I just wish I could be in Paris when he rides in wearing the yellow jersey!
Yes, we still have 3 more weeks to go, but I'm optomistic. Go Lance!!!
Mr. Armstrong had a great day today. He still looks like the man to beat this year. I just wish I could be in Paris when he rides in wearing the yellow jersey!
Yes, we still have 3 more weeks to go, but I'm optomistic. Go Lance!!!
7/2/05, 11:11 PM
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Yep. But he can't talk his way out of a deficit like that.
It's good to know that somebody besides me is following this. If Lance wins what is arguably the toughest sporting event in the world, for the 7th time no less, then maybe the media will forget about the NBA, the NFL, and MLB, at least for a moment.
I remember watching the day he dropped out of the TDF. It was a miserable day, cold and rainy, and he was all alone. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. My word, what a comeback he has made since then!
He is the man.
It's good to know that somebody besides me is following this. If Lance wins what is arguably the toughest sporting event in the world, for the 7th time no less, then maybe the media will forget about the NBA, the NFL, and MLB, at least for a moment.
I remember watching the day he dropped out of the TDF. It was a miserable day, cold and rainy, and he was all alone. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. My word, what a comeback he has made since then!
He is the man.
7/3/05, 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by scottie1113@July 2, 2005, 10:14 PM
Yep. But he can't talk his way out of a deficit like that.
It's good to know that somebody besides me is following this. If Lance wins what is arguably the toughest sporting event in the world, for the 7th time no less, then maybe the media will forget about the NBA, the NFL, and MLB, at least for a moment.
I remember watching the day he dropped out of the TDF. It was a miserable day, cold and rainy, and he was all alone. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. My word, what a comeback he has made since then!
He is the man.
Yep. But he can't talk his way out of a deficit like that.
It's good to know that somebody besides me is following this. If Lance wins what is arguably the toughest sporting event in the world, for the 7th time no less, then maybe the media will forget about the NBA, the NFL, and MLB, at least for a moment.
I remember watching the day he dropped out of the TDF. It was a miserable day, cold and rainy, and he was all alone. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. My word, what a comeback he has made since then!
He is the man.
In Outside magazine, he said he might run for Gov. of Texas.
7/3/05, 12:47 PM
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I wonder about that. In a recent quote he said he had no dreams about the White House, but maybe being governor of Texas will kindle further aspirations.
Nonetheless, he is an inspiration to me right now. No details, but they are cancer related. BTW, do you really fly the big jets?
Nonetheless, he is an inspiration to me right now. No details, but they are cancer related. BTW, do you really fly the big jets?
7/3/05, 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by scottie1113@July 3, 2005, 11:50 AM
I wonder about that. In a recent quote he said he had no dreams about the White House, but maybe being governor of Texas will kindle further aspirations.
Nonetheless, he is an inspiration to me right now. No details, but they are cancer related. BTW, do you really fly the big jets?
I wonder about that. In a recent quote he said he had no dreams about the White House, but maybe being governor of Texas will kindle further aspirations.
Nonetheless, he is an inspiration to me right now. No details, but they are cancer related. BTW, do you really fly the big jets?
Hope he is as good at politics as he is at riding bikes.And maybe Arnold will end up being a better Governor than actor,he's learning.
Yup...i fly jets. B-767/757s to the East coast. Been doing it so long I am untrainable for real work. You a cyclist?
7/3/05, 11:24 PM
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Arnold's got a long way to go. I know. I live here.
Yep, I've been known to ride a few centuries and have taken two bike tours in France in my more affluent days. My last bike was a Klein Quantum. It was the best bike I've ever had.
Yep, I've been known to ride a few centuries and have taken two bike tours in France in my more affluent days. My last bike was a Klein Quantum. It was the best bike I've ever had.
7/3/05, 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by scottie1113@July 3, 2005, 10:27 PM
Arnold's got a long way to go. I know. I live here.
Yep, I've been known to ride a few centuries and have taken two bike tours in France in my more affluent days. My last bike was a Klein Quantum. It was the best bike I've ever had.
Arnold's got a long way to go. I know. I live here.
Yep, I've been known to ride a few centuries and have taken two bike tours in France in my more affluent days. My last bike was a Klein Quantum. It was the best bike I've ever had.
Riding centuries will tell a person a fair amount about themselves, huh? A century usually tells me I should have trained a little more. Cycling is such an oddly addictive form of suffering.
Was the Quantum a time trial/triathlon geometry or do I have it confused with something else?..I know they had awesome paint and build quality.
Right now I've got a Fondriest steel/carbon bike, pretty comfy for a Clydesdale like me.
Day 4 is going to be the team time trial ,I think. The boss should pickup more time then.
7/4/05, 08:48 AM
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My Quantum was a classic road bike. It replaced a vintage Peugeot PX 10 that I had for over 20 years until it was stolen. It served me well and carried mre through numerous biathlons, triathlons, and centuries, not to mention countless recreational rides through the Southern California countryside when I lived there.
In spite of what you may have read about the harshness of an aluminum frame, the Klein wasn't like that at all. Smooth and effortless, very comfortable. And the metallic burgundy paint was simply beautiful.
I like Arnold, but I didn't like what he chopped out of the education budget. Oh well. Other than, he's a refreshing change. Oh, were you around during the Governor Moonbeam era? I'll say no more....
And I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's time trial. I have a feeling that he and his team are going to stink it up big time and try to put the big hurt on the competition.
Enjoy your 4th!
In spite of what you may have read about the harshness of an aluminum frame, the Klein wasn't like that at all. Smooth and effortless, very comfortable. And the metallic burgundy paint was simply beautiful.
I like Arnold, but I didn't like what he chopped out of the education budget. Oh well. Other than, he's a refreshing change. Oh, were you around during the Governor Moonbeam era? I'll say no more....
And I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's time trial. I have a feeling that he and his team are going to stink it up big time and try to put the big hurt on the competition.
Enjoy your 4th!
7/4/05, 08:52 AM
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My Quantum was a classic road bike. It replaced a vintage Peugeot PX 10 that I had for over 20 years until it was stolen. It served me well and carried me through numerous biathlons, triathlons, and centuries, not to mention countless recreational rides through the Southern California countryside when I lived there.
In spite of what you may have read about the harshness of an aluminum frame, the Klein wasn't like that at all. Smooth and effortless, very comfortable. And the metallic burgundy paint was simply beautiful.
I like Arnold, but I didn't like what he chopped out of the education budget. Oh well. Other than, he's a refreshing change. Oh, were you around during the Governor Moonbeam era? I'll say no more....
And I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's time trial. I have a feeling that he and his team are going to stink it up big time and try to put the big hurt on the competition.
Enjoy your 4th!
In spite of what you may have read about the harshness of an aluminum frame, the Klein wasn't like that at all. Smooth and effortless, very comfortable. And the metallic burgundy paint was simply beautiful.
I like Arnold, but I didn't like what he chopped out of the education budget. Oh well. Other than, he's a refreshing change. Oh, were you around during the Governor Moonbeam era? I'll say no more....
And I'm really looking forward to tomorrow's time trial. I have a feeling that he and his team are going to stink it up big time and try to put the big hurt on the competition.
Enjoy your 4th!
7/4/05, 09:08 AM
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You probably already are aware of this, but if you want to follw the race on your PC check out www.letour.fr for live coverage. They have an English language option if you don't speak French.
7/4/05, 10:03 AM
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A rather uneventful day today but Lance avoided the crashes and should be fine tomorrow. I have a feeling that Zabriskie will have to hand over the yellow jersey to Lance after the team time trial. The team is just too strong for it to be otherwise. I'm not sure how I feel about his wearing the yellow so early in the race, should it happen, but I have no doubt that he and the team have talked about this. As the French say, Allez y, M Armstrong!!
7/4/05, 10:34 AM
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Originally posted by hayburner@July 3, 2005, 12:45 PM
In Outside magazine, he said he might run for Gov. of Texas.
In Outside magazine, he said he might run for Gov. of Texas.
Don't know about the rest of Texas, but in Austin the guy can do no wrong. People here treat him like a God.
7/4/05, 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by scottie1113@July 4, 2005, 8:11 AM
You probably already are aware of this, but if you want to follw the race on your PC check out www.letour.fr for live coverage. They have an English language option if you don't speak French.
You probably already are aware of this, but if you want to follw the race on your PC check out www.letour.fr for live coverage. They have an English language option if you don't speak French.
Scott...I usually watch OLN when they start in the A.M. Then the kids get up,I get them fed and watch the finish. Phil Liggett gets pretty wound up. July won't be the same without Lance.
The Kleins are a great aluminum bike. Specialized S-works sort of gave alum. a bad name...I had one for a season and it about shook my teeth out.Went to a Serotta and now the Fondriest. I've settled in, but don't think I'll be able to match your 20 years with the Peugeot.
7/4/05, 10:47 PM
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It will go WAY faster than I can pedal it. A guy named Rumsas rode one to 3rd place in the tour acouple of years back.The French busted his wife for having EPO in the trunk of her car.
Big day tomorrow,huh?
7/4/05, 10:52 PM
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No fireworks for you tonight? Me neither. I can hear the detonations from the nearbt fairgrounds but I didn't want to brave the crowds. Just a book and some classical music to keep me company tonight.
16 punds. Amazing, and I'll bet the ride is sweet. Actually, just about any bike will go faster than I can pedal these days.
Yes, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow.
16 punds. Amazing, and I'll bet the ride is sweet. Actually, just about any bike will go faster than I can pedal these days.
Yes, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow.