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| ricotero_uy |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:08
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Great result! Hope you can keep the jersey! |
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| Logghje |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:12
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Ian Butler wrote:
Logghje wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
One thing I noticed today is that it can be beautiful living in France, just take a look at that house.
Well, a small mistake in the report, but a great result in the race! Keep going with those talented Belgians! 
Didn't you see the house across the lake? 
Yes I did see it, but that house is probably located in a lake in Italy, not in France  |
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:13
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What an amazing comeback after the time loss!!! 
You're looking good for the jersey now, but with your better GC position it will get harder to break away from the peloton like that.
I can't believe De Gendt could be able to win the Giro, though, he seemed to be the strongest GC rider today?! Stats need to be looked over - the belgians look way too strong in your savegame
Now get some rest and come back even strong in the hilly stage |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:19
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Thanks for the many replies.
I did alter De Gendt's stats, but I only gave him more TT, so far he hasn't used those, so he's just strong on PCM12
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:31
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Giro d'Italia - stage 16
Today is most probable a stage for the attackers, as we take this tour from the Alpes to the Dolomites.
And the first attacker of the day was our very own Dennis Vanendert, who's riding an excellent Giro.
He was followed by nine others, including Lars Bak, our senior here.
Vacansoleil controlled the pace...
...while I enjoyed my most beautiful jersey!
The pace was fairly high, though. And as soon as we hit some ascending road, the peloton split in half.
I remained at the front and remembered to keep drinking and eating!
In the end, Siutsou won the stage, what a gorgeous victory! Vandendert ended 9th and Bak 10th, both not as great uphill as today's winner.
I'll be wearing the jersey again, as there weren't any points to be earned today. So I had nothing to worry about today. Tomorrow will be another story. I'll try to get some more points, to try and secure this jersey.
Another thing: Stage 3 winner Modolo has quit the race, due to an injury. |
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| Faillu |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:50
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Nice update.
Unfortunately for you, your team didn't get the stage win. But you will have another day with you jersey. Hope you can keep it all the way to the end. |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 13-08-2012 18:53
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Decent result for Vanendert and Bak. Good luck for the next stage
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 13-08-2012 19:13
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nice "fitting" shoes
Now go collect some KoM points! |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:44
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Thank you
Tomorrow morning I'm going to buy my first keyboard, so the next stage will probably be for the evening, unless I grow tired of it after a couple of minutes already (which I highly doubt) or if it wouldn't work (which is more plausible ) |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:45
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Do you play keyboard?
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:47
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PCM rulezz wrote:
Do you play keyboard?
Starting tomorrow, I am
I'm actually a drummer, but I also play some guitar and bass.
But now I decided I want to learn keyboard/piano, so I'm going shopping tomorrow! |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:51
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Ian Butler wrote:
PCM rulezz wrote:
Do you play keyboard?
Starting tomorrow, I am
I'm actually a drummer, but I also play some guitar and bass.
But now I decided I want to learn keyboard/piano, so I'm going shopping tomorrow!
Very musical I also play an instrument
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:53
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PCM rulezz wrote:
Very musical I also play an instrument
Yeah, which one? Like an amateur or for real? |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:56
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Ian Butler wrote:
PCM rulezz wrote:
Very musical I also play an instrument
Yeah, which one? Like an amateur or for real?
I play organ, I followed music school for 10 years. But now it's just a hobby.
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:57
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Organ? awesome.
Best man ever to even touch an organ: Jon Lord (RIP) |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 13-08-2012 20:59
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Ian Butler wrote:
Organ? awesome.
Best man ever to even touch an organ: Jon Lord (RIP)
sory to go off topic but who is Jon Lord 
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 21:02
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Last off-topic post, afterwards better to PM, I reckon
Jon Lord (recently passed away) was a founding member of Deep Purple and the greatest piano/organ/keyboard player ever, in my opinion
Back on topic from now on! |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 13-08-2012 21:05
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I've played trumpet for a long time. I can also sin...
Oh wait this isn't Cafe Pedro.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 13-08-2012 21:10
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Nice one,
I think Eric will be mad at all of us
Seriously, next stage will be uploaded tomorrow. |
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 13-08-2012 21:25
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Good luck in keeping that KOM jersey. Excited for the next stages!! |
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