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The life of Brent Bookwalter-The American Dream
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| matt493 |
Posted on 12-05-2008 22:07
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La Tropicale Amissa Bongo Stage 5
Today is the last stage and it was a great first race.
Coming to the first climb, a group of 5 broke away and built a 5 minute gap.
One rider got away and built a 10 minute lead on the peloton. He was only 5 minutes back in the GC so everyone (including me) came to the front and started to eat a way at the gap. With about 2 kilometers to go, he was finally caught.
It was a sprint finish but it was really Mistsubishi domination. They took the top 4 positions as Moos took 5th.
I'm happy that the race is over and I'm ready for my next race, California.
Stage Rankings
1 Stefan Van Dijk Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 3h09'17
2 Geert Omloop Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech s.t.
3 Igor Abakoumov Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech s.t.
4 Allan Davis Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech s.t.
5 Alexandre Moos BMC Racing Team s.t.
24 Brent Bookwalter BMC Racing Team s.t.
GC
1 Alexandre Moos BMC Racing Team 14h46'44
2 Brent Bookwalter BMC Racing Team + 16
3 Pierrick Fédrigo Bouygues Télécom + 1'17
4 Allan Davis Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech + 1'44
5 Xavi Florencio Bouygues Télécom + 2'18
KOM
1 Brent Bookwalter BMC Racing Team 41
2 Laurent Lefèvre Bouygues Télécom 18
3 Damien Gaudin Bouygues Télécom 16
4 Yann Rault Bretagne - Armor Lux 14
5 Li Wei Chen Giant Asia Racing Team 14
6 Jonathan Kinnear Team MTN 13
7 Ian McLeod Team MTN 12
8 Sébastien Duret Bretagne - Armor Lux 8
9 Alexandre Moos BMC Racing Team 7
10 Igor Abakoumov Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 6
Sprint
1 Allan Davis Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 71
2 Xavi Florencio Bouygues Télécom 69
3 Alexandre Moos BMC Racing Team 65
4 Pierrick Fédrigo Bouygues Télécom 65
5 Geert Omloop Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 50
6 Stefan Van Dijk Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 48
7 Igor Abakoumov Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech 35
8 Brent Bookwalter BMC Racing Team 34
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| matt493 |
Posted on 12-05-2008 22:22
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Preparing for Cali
As I prepare for California I know that my job will be to help Moos. I hope that I can still have great results but I won't be able to be the leader.
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| matt493 |
Posted on 12-05-2008 22:33
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A Bad Accident
The Tour of California squad was preparing for California by training on one of the mountains we will be riding on during the race. We were going downhill and as we make a turn I see out of the corner of my eye Moos' bike flying forward and just missing me. Everyone stopped and Moos was in pain. We found out that Moos would not be able to race and that I would have to lead the team.
As the Team leader, I will be sent to the Press Conference tomorrow.
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| matt493 |
Posted on 12-05-2008 22:45
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Feel free to make suggestions or comments.
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| matt493 |
Posted on 13-05-2008 00:58
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Amgen Tour of California Stage 1
I knew that I was not the strongest time trialist here but I might have the best form so I had high expectations. I put the burners on and set a lightning pace. I really gave 110% so that I would be in good position tomorrow.
 
I was sure my time would hold but right behind me came Maaskant took the overall time and I had to settle for 2nd.
I forgot the screenshot but...
Maaskant
Bookwalter +3
Edited by matt493 on 13-05-2008 01:02
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| rodda |
Posted on 13-05-2008 07:14
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moos was pushed wasnt he 
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| matt493 |
Posted on 13-05-2008 10:56
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rodda wrote:
moos was pushed wasnt he
ok i'll tell you. come down this dark abandoned alley and i'll tell you.
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| rodda |
Posted on 13-05-2008 11:20
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*runs* ahhhh CrueTrue help me hes right behind me 
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| jacknic |
Posted on 13-05-2008 12:33
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Nice story. Can't wait to here more! |
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 13-05-2008 13:07
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CrueTrue won't help you, he is the one chasing you!!!!!!!!! |
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| matt493 |
Posted on 13-05-2008 21:24
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I was forced to answer all the questions from the media.
Q: What happened to Alexandre Moos?
A: We were training and his bike must have slipped.
Q: Are the Rumors true that you caused this.
A: With what grounds are you getting this from. Why would I want the team leader out of a race that he has a good chance in winning. I have heard the rumors and they are absolutely bull crap.
Q: Do you plan on going to the PT at the end of the season.
A: That is no what I'm worried about right now.
Q: What are your hopes this race?
A: Well we want to win the whole thing but a couple of stage wins would be great also. Sorry but there are no more time for statements. If you have any questions feel free to post them somewhere (*cough* here)
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 13-05-2008 22:00
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Q: Is it true you were hired by the Swiss Mafia to send Moos "to the cleaners?" |
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| matt493 |
Posted on 13-05-2008 22:07
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Ummmmmm well I would like to send it to you in a letter so could you please give me your address and I will dispose of you I mean give you the letter.
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 13-05-2008 22:14
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Q: Is it true you have worked for Blackwater USA in the past? |
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| matt493 |
Posted on 13-05-2008 22:30
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I have been told to only answer those rumors with an attorney.
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| matt493 |
Posted on 14-05-2008 01:59
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In exciting stage. Stage 2 will be tomorrow!!!!!!! sorry for nothing much today. I was real busy.
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| ember |
Posted on 14-05-2008 08:39
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This is a great and very promising story, keep it up! |
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| matt493 |
Posted on 14-05-2008 20:17
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Amgen Tour of California Stage 2
I was only 3 seconds back so I didn't want to lose anytime.
Flecha of Rabobank broke away with a small group and led the race for almost the whole race.
After Slipstream and Taylor T brought in the break it was time to make a decision. Should I stay or should I go. I decided to go and Louder came with me.
Coming with less than 3 kilometers to go the peloton was breathing down our neck. I sprinted with all my might knowing they were right behind me.
Now with about 1 kilometer to go the peloton was even closer. My heart was pounding and I was afraid to look back. I was sure I was gonna get caught.
But somehow I found a second win and managed to hold off the peloton for my first win.
It was such a great experience to get my first win and to put on the yellow jersey in the USA.
1st Brent Bookwalter BMC Racing Team 3h49'43"
2nd Tomas Vaitkus Team Astana s.t
3rd Matteo Carrara Quick·Step s.t.
4th Bernhard Eisel Team High Road s.t.
5th Anthony Geslin Bouygues Télécom
6th Thor Hushovd Crédit Agricole s.t.
7th Stuart O'Grady Team CSC s.t.
8th Jeff Louder BMC Racing Team s.t.
9th Jeremy Hunt Crédit Agricole s.t.
10th Wouter Weylandt Quick·Step s.t.
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| samiam |
Posted on 14-05-2008 21:11
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good win. |
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| matt493 |
Posted on 14-05-2008 21:40
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Thanks.
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