Forum: Racing
July 26th 08, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 9
Views: 375
My Tour summary
Nobody writes:
Edit to add Trautwig is an excellent commentator, as to slickness and
polish and a professional. Maybe he knows about riding bikes or maybe
he's reading prepared notes.
Hummer...
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Forum: Racing
July 13th 08, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 11
Views: 539
Monday
Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
You're right about Ricco stirring things up, but he's not yet experienced
enough to be a threat for the podium. Looking at his remarks during the...
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Forum: Racing
July 11th 08, 06:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 13
Views: 398
staying informed
I signed myself:
(July Person and not ashamed of it)
Bill C writes:
"July People" who have a clue aren't really july people, just
infrequent contributors.
Glad you're here.
That's tres...
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Forum: Racing
July 11th 08, 06:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 13
Views: 398
Where is Trautwig?
I wrote:
Hummer knows exactly what he's told to say and nothing more. He can't
pronounce anyone's name correctly (even by comparison with Phil, which
is saying something), and every day he...
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Forum: Racing
July 10th 08, 04:33 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 6
Views: 420
Why watch the VS coverage multiple times?
Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
It seems stupid, really. You watch the coverage in the morning, then again
late the same night. What, exactly, is it you're expecting to see that you...
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Forum: Racing
July 10th 08, 04:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 13
Views: 398
Where is Trautwig?
samson writes:
Craig Hummer is a little dull, but he's pretty competent.
Go on, pull the other one.
Hummer knows exactly what he's told to say and nothing more. He can't
pronounce anyone's name...
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Forum: Racing
July 29th 07, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 516
and the purple jersey goes to...
If there were a jersey for Liggettism, it would of course be purple.
As I write, there are 20km left to go, but the leader for the Maillot
Violet already has a big enough lead that he can't be...
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Forum: Racing
July 25th 07, 04:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 17
Views: 961
don't mess with Bobke
MyPostingID writes:
"This guy has a heart bigger than his body!"
Yeah, I cackled at that one too. Thanks for mental image, chaps!
I look forward to a zinger or two tomorrow, for sure.
Rage...
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Forum: Racing
July 21st 07, 11:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 17
Views: 961
don't mess with Bobke
bob s. writes:
And I haven't heard Paul say 'suitcase of courage' even once... Maybe
I just wasn't paying close enough attention. :)
Or "lost his bottle"! Ah, I miss "lost his bottle." I paid...
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Forum: Racing
July 21st 07, 11:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 17
Views: 961
don't mess with Bobke
samson writes:
I don't think Bobke ums and ahs that much. Bobke
also has a great memory for riders, palmares, and
course details. He's a caveman, yes, but a caveman
with a lot of smarts.
And...
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Forum: Racing
July 20th 07, 02:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 17
Views: 961
don't mess with Bobke
This morning's coverage provided a great Liggettism, but minus the Liggett:
"We'll see who's wearing what foot in a few minutes..." poor Al promised
us, but I blame Bobke. He had just finished...
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Forum: Racing
July 16th 06, 07:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,406
Tour-de-France stage 14 summary
Bob writes:
Cofidis Rik Verbrugghe DNF 14
I really like the new way of showing the abandons -- thanks, Bob!
(Poor Rik Verbrugghe....
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Forum: Racing
July 10th 06, 06:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,796
Floyd Needs a Hip Replacement?
Lindsay quotes:
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Degenerative bone condition threatens American's future
By James Startt
[...]
According to a story run in some editions of the New Youk Times, by...
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