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Tour de France '11 Stage 13: Pau - Lourdes
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| pbenoit4 |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:14
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I see someone has added "climber" to Thor Hushovd's rider type on his wikipedia page. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:17
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Martin_TB wrote:
@millarmind David Millar
What's a pro cyclists worst nightmare? Racing solo for TdF stage win and knowing Thor Hushovd is chasing you. Fear of God of Thunder.
I like your twitter post's keep posting them |
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| ricotero_uy |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:21
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Yeah... totally agree with DM... Gods shouldn't be allowed to ride in the TdF!!! |
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| Martin_TB |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:37
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I have to say that Twitter has opened my eyes a bit.
These pro-cyclists just say what they want - some are witty, some are serious, some just like to play about. I really enjoy seeing their reactions after a days racing, or seeing what they think might happen.
One of the best at the moment IMO is Craig Lewis, who can't ride atm cos of his accident in the Giro. However he is tweeting all day (whilst riding his bike in front of the TV) and I'm really enjoying his thoughts and insights.
example:
Spoiler @craiglewis85 Craig Lewis
Painful day to be in the Tour today. Short, fast, a big climb; perfect for a breakaway and perfect chance for about 95% of the field. #tdf
When everyone wants to be in the break, a climb is usually needed to cause some separation. This run-in to the Cat 4 should help. #tdf
Perfect day for Gilbert, but he will need a lot of luck to pick the right move.
I bet it's a big group, around 12, that gets away today. #tdf
I like how Jeremy Roy races. Impressive. Lots of power and motivation needed to make the break almost everyday! #tdf
Same with Lars Bak. So many days on the front for Cav and now he is in the break. #tdf
Then someone asked him a question (well he gets lots, but only answers a few).
@BriceShirbach Brice Shirbach
you guys have quite a bit of GC talent but seem to be built in a way favoring sprint wins than supporting GC riders @craiglewis85 #TdF
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craiglewis85 Craig Lewis
@BriceShirbach Cav guarantees wins and he wins because some of the biggest talents in cycling do the work. #Sacrifice #tdf
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:39
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Martin_TB wrote:
I have to say that Twitter has opened my eyes a bit.
These pro-cyclists just say what they want - some are witty, some are serious, some just like to play about. I really enjoy seeing their reactions after a days racing, or seeing what they think might happen.
One of the best at the moment IMO is Craig Lewis, who can't ride atm cos of his accident in the Giro. However he is tweeting all day (whilst riding his bike in front of the TV) and I'm really enjoying his thoughts and insights.
example:
Spoiler @craiglewis85 Craig Lewis
Painful day to be in the Tour today. Short, fast, a big climb; perfect for a breakaway and perfect chance for about 95% of the field. #tdf
When everyone wants to be in the break, a climb is usually needed to cause some separation. This run-in to the Cat 4 should help. #tdf
Perfect day for Gilbert, but he will need a lot of luck to pick the right move.
I bet it's a big group, around 12, that gets away today. #tdf
I like how Jeremy Roy races. Impressive. Lots of power and motivation needed to make the break almost everyday! #tdf
Same with Lars Bak. So many days on the front for Cav and now he is in the break. #tdf
Then someone asked him a question (well he gets lots, but only answers a few).
@BriceShirbach Brice Shirbach
you guys have quite a bit of GC talent but seem to be built in a way favoring sprint wins than supporting GC riders @craiglewis85 #TdF
replies ↓
craiglewis85 Craig Lewis
@BriceShirbach Cav guarantees wins and he wins because some of the biggest talents in cycling do the work. #Sacrifice #tdf
I particuarly like Geraint Thomas tweets. Sometimes hilarious, adding to his awesome video blog. Cav twees aren't bad too 
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| kumazan |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:40
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I'm surprised Lewis didn't complain about Ausbisque's unprotected ravines, seeing how he's taking any chance to whine about Zomegnan and the Giro.
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| Rin |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:41
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Roman wrote:
Rin wrote:
As Hushovd won this stage..
Oscar Freire won 2002 in Germany (hurray) a Tour de France stage while wearing the world champion jersey, who was it before Freire if we count out TT world champions?
Greg LeMond in 1983, but he won only TTT with his team.
Before that, Bernard Hinault won 4 stages in Tour de France while wearing the world champion jersey in 1981.
Thank you 
Wow seems to be very very seldom to win in the world champion jersey (at the Tour)
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| Martin_TB |
Posted on 15-07-2011 20:45
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Rin wrote:
Roman wrote:
Rin wrote:
As Hushovd won this stage..
Oscar Freire won 2002 in Germany (hurray) a Tour de France stage while wearing the world champion jersey, who was it before Freire if we count out TT world champions?
Greg LeMond in 1983, but he won only TTT with his team.
Before that, Bernard Hinault won 4 stages in Tour de France while wearing the world champion jersey in 1981.
Thank you
Wow seems to be very very seldom to win in the world champion jersey (at the Tour)
Well, this years WC Road race is flat (apparently) so fingers crossed Cav can win and then win a stage at next years TdF and that will be the start of a new tradition.......
Edited by Martin_TB on 15-07-2011 20:45
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 15-07-2011 21:44
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I missed the end of today's stage, but saw the highlights later.
Thor is just impressive and a very, very worthy World Champion. That's probably the most positive things I have ever said about a Norwegian  |
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| EliasKnutsen |
Posted on 15-07-2011 22:09
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What do you think Thors hill and mountain stats should be? What about 70 Mou and 75 Hill ? |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 15-07-2011 22:10
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EliasKnutsen wrote:
What do you think Thors hill and mountain stats should be? What about 70 Mou and 75 Hill ?
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when they stop that? |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 15-07-2011 22:13
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@Martin_TB If you ever fancy widening your range of cyclists on Twitter, have a look at the people the PCMDaily twitter is following. Pretty much all of the 450 or so we follow are related to cycling in some way.
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| DJP19 |
Posted on 16-07-2011 03:30
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@Tejay van Garderen - Just saw I'm in 63rd place. Hopefully I can end it in 69th
Gotta love the young guys on twitter.
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