Paris Roubaix *spoiler*
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i might be about to curse teamsky now but with Thomas, Wiggins (good showing in PR '09 and TdF cobbles '10), Hayman and Flecha have one of the stronger teams here. with some lady luck they could be at the sharp end later.
or of course Wiggins could shrug shoulders and pootle, others could fall and puncture and there might be none of them......0 -
(running around trying to find lost shoe, glancing at the 'pooter, grabbing organ music and late for Kirk.)
Go, Georgie boy, GO.
Now, if I was a Roman Catholic, I would know who the patron saint of lost causes was and would send him or her an order by candle to blow Big George all his way to the velodrome, blessedly free from the curse of untimely mechanicals and puncturing with 500 metres to go.
But I'm not.
OK, I'm coming, you crabbit heided sour faced craitur- haven't you even started the car up yet?0 -
Which bike should I buy for cycling to work??
Some posters have recommended a Racer but I'm not sure how it will cope with the roads round here. Should I not go for something with suspension???
Sun's shining...out now for a ride, home for a BBQ lunch, watch Paris Roubaix then see Rory McIlroy win the Masters......life's good“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Tusher wrote:(running around trying to find lost shoe, glancing at the 'pooter, grabbing organ music and late for Kirk.)
Go, Georgie boy, GO.
Now, if I was a Roman Catholic, I would know who the patron saint of lost causes was and would send him or her an order by candle to blow Big George all his way to the velodrome, blessedly free from the curse of untimely mechanicals and puncturing with 500 metres to go.
But I'm not.
OK, I'm coming, you crabbit heided sour faced craitur- haven't you even started the car up yet?
Can't you get your hubbie a job in the 'service' car? I fear only divine intervention will keep Cancellara from taking the hell of the north.0 -
Wiggins in the break. He obviously isn't planning on challenging for the race then.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0
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Wiggins in the mini break... hasn't anyone told him that Eurosport aren't live yet?0
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wiggins being sacrificed so that fletcha thomas and hayman don't have to chase so have some energy for later in the race..0
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camerone wrote:wiggins being sacrificed so that fletcha thomas and hayman don't have to chase so have some energy for later in the race..
Seems to be the plan, but who knows, with Sky?"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
I thought George had his chance with a young Tommeke to assist him and then fell off without a mechy.Tusher wrote:Go, Georgie boy, GO.
Now, if I was a Roman Catholic, I would know who the patron saint of lost causes was and would send him or her an order by candle to blow Big George all his way to the velodrome, blessedly free from the curse of untimely mechanicals and puncturing with 500 metres to go.
I have been a big fan of Georgy Boy and was estatic with his GW win and I'm still laughing about his MTF win as the most unlikely thing I ever expected, "BUT" now.???????????
The Flanders win by Nuyens seemed to me to be the guy who "Most Wanted" the Win.
I have picked the Mighty Thor because he is the one that "Most Wants" this race.
He wins a World Championship and all he wants to talk about is Roubaix.
He had a good chance before he mis-judged the corner at Carrefour de l'Arbre two years ago and the confidence that gives him now.
Spartacus caught them all with their trousers down last year and that won't happen again. :roll:Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 19720 -
iainf72 wrote:Wiggins in the break. He obviously isn't planning on challenging for the race then.
He said a couple of days back that the plan was for him to get in the early break. Sounds like it's all over now.0 -
I would know who the patron saint of lost causes was
St Jude. Also patron saint of the Chicago Police, which may have been mentioned by Sir Sean in the Untouchables.
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Wife out, kids out. Watched a Sunday in Hell last night. All set up?0
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Rick Chasey wrote:Frites - en route
Beer - in the fridge
Mayo - copious amounts.
No Boonen pate? What kind of a fan are you.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
iainf72 wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:Frites - en route
Beer - in the fridge
Mayo - copious amounts.
No Boonen pate? What kind of a fan are you.
There is such a thing? :shock:0 -
How wise is it for av to make his dabut in such a race. Considering how crash happy he has been latley?:P0
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Martin Elmiger (Zwi)
Mitchell Docker (Aus)
Timon Seubert (Dui)
David Veilleux (Can)
Maarten Tjallingii (Ned)
Nelson Oliveira (Por)
David Boucher (Fra)
Jimmy Engoulvent (Fra)
is the break...0 -
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Rick Chasey wrote:Canc bike change.
No waaaay....
Mechanic had a bit of a token fiddle.
He certainly courts conspiracy theorists!"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
He does it a lot. It's pretty weird.
I know Kelly always goes on about how each bike, however similar they're put together always feels a little different.
Looks quite windy!0 -
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How come Boucher is number 60?0
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TakeTheHighRoad wrote:How come Boucher is number 60?
Might have forgotten his number. Often #9 or #0 are spare numbers...0 -
Hushovd caught behind a crash there0
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Tell them that Roubaix is behind them as they head south . The Sun.?Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 19720
< gets more punctures. :P 
