Day 1 of Lanterne Rouge
 

Never too early. But I feel there are some pretenders among some real
talent here. Remember, it's easy to get out there and get it over
quickly. But staying on the course for the maximum time AND
finishing... That's dedication! (Hunch Cooke and Merckx are just
fooling with my mind)

183 Baden Cooke (Aus) Fran=E7aise Des Jeux
3=2E36
184 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Rabobank
185 Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto 3.37
186 S=E9bastien Hinault (Fra) Credit Agricole

187 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Domina Vacanze 3.44
188 Rafael Nuritdinov (Uzb) Domina Vacanze 3.50
189 Leonardo Piepoli (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir 4.40

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Never too early. But I feel there are some pretenders among some real
talent here. Remember, it's easy to get out there and get it over
quickly. But staying on the course for the maximum time AND
finishing... That's dedication! (Hunch Cooke and Merckx are just
fooling with my mind)

183 Baden Cooke (Aus) Française Des Jeux
3.36
184 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Rabobank
185 Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto 3.37
186 Sébastien Hinault (Fra) Credit Agricole

187 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Domina Vacanze 3.44
188 Rafael Nuritdinov (Uzb) Domina Vacanze 3.50
189 Leonardo Piepoli (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir 4.40

Ah, time for my favorite part of Le Tour.

I was shocked to see Axel so far back...and wondering if Cookie going to
make the whole 3 weeks?
And, is Sebastien *that* Hinault, or is that a coincidence?

Regards,
H.

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And, is Sebastien *that* Hinault, or is that a coincidence?

There is no (known) relation.


Regards,
H.

On 2 Jul 2005 22:59:50 -0700, wrote:



Never too early. But I feel there are some pretenders among some real
talent here. Remember, it's easy to get out there and get it over
quickly. But staying on the course for the maximum time AND
finishing... That's dedication! (Hunch Cooke and Merckx are just
fooling with my mind)

183 Baden Cooke (Aus) Française Des Jeux
3.36
184 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Rabobank
185 Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto 3.37
186 Sébastien Hinault (Fra) Credit Agricole

187 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Domina Vacanze 3.44
188 Rafael Nuritdinov (Uzb) Domina Vacanze 3.50
189 Leonardo Piepoli (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir 4.40

Piepoli is a climber,you have to wait for the alps. I've never even
heard of his Nuritdinov guy, this is the first time I've ever seen his
name!

"Ah, time for my favorite part of Le Tour.
I was shocked to see Axel so far back...and wondering if Cookie going
to
make the whole 3 weeks?
And, is Sebastien *that* Hinault, or is that a coincidence?

Regards,
H. "

July = extreme Newbies......

I nominate this for DA post of the month.

-Ken

wrote:
Never too early. But I feel there are some pretenders among some real
talent here. Remember, it's easy to get out there and get it over
quickly. But staying on the course for the maximum time AND
finishing... That's dedication! (Hunch Cooke and Merckx are just
fooling with my mind)

183 Baden Cooke (Aus) Fran=E7aise Des Jeux
3.36
184 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Rabobank
185 Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto 3.37
186 S=E9bastien Hinault (Fra) Credit Agricole

187 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Domina Vacanze 3.44
188 Rafael Nuritdinov (Uzb) Domina Vacanze 3.50
189 Leonardo Piepoli (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir 4.40


Hinault has held the Lanterne before, but he wasn't the eventual
'winner'.
He might be the one to bet on.
It's still early, even Lance is within 4:40.

On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 23:06:43 -0700, sonarrat wrote:

wrote:

Never too early. But I feel there are some pretenders among some real
talent here. Remember, it's easy to get out there and get it over
quickly. But staying on the course for the maximum time AND
finishing... That's dedication! (Hunch Cooke and Merckx are just
fooling with my mind)

183 Baden Cooke (Aus) Française Des Jeux
3.36
184 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Rabobank
185 Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto 3.37
186 Sébastien Hinault (Fra) Credit Agricole

187 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Domina Vacanze 3.44
188 Rafael Nuritdinov (Uzb) Domina Vacanze 3.50
189 Leonardo Piepoli (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir 4.40

Don't forget, Iban Mayo is within striking distance.

I don't think he has the consistency to be a real contender. Sure he'll probably
end up pretty far back, but in the meanwhile he'll go and finish some stages
hastily and move up in the rankings.

Ron

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On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 23:06:43 -0700, sonarrat wrote:

wrote:

Never too early. But I feel there are some pretenders among some real
talent here. Remember, it's easy to get out there and get it over
quickly. But staying on the course for the maximum time AND
finishing... That's dedication! (Hunch Cooke and Merckx are just
fooling with my mind)

183 Baden Cooke (Aus) Française Des Jeux
3.36
184 Karsten Kroon (Ned) Rabobank
185 Axel Merckx (Bel) Davitamon-Lotto 3.37
186 Sébastien Hinault (Fra) Credit Agricole

187 Alessandro Vanotti (Ita) Domina Vacanze 3.44
188 Rafael Nuritdinov (Uzb) Domina Vacanze 3.50
189 Leonardo Piepoli (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir 4.40

Don't forget, Iban Mayo is within striking distance.

I don't think he has the consistency to be a real contender. Sure he'll
probably
end up pretty far back, but in the meanwhile he'll go and finish some
stages
hastily and move up in the rankings.

Ron


Mayo's performance was completely unexcusable. He not only lost more than 3
mins. He was the worst performer among the lackluster EE team performances.
Not exactly what you expect from a team leader (unless you are Marco
Pantani, that he is not).

k.papai wrote:
"Ah, time for my favorite part of Le Tour.
I was shocked to see Axel so far back...and wondering if Cookie going
to
make the whole 3 weeks?
And, is Sebastien *that* Hinault, or is that a coincidence?

Regards,
H. "

July = extreme Newbies......

I nominate this for DA post of the month.

-Ken

He's been around for at least a whole year. January of 2004 actually:

"59 results for hardwarelust"