Just watched Overcoming

timoid.

Really enjoyed it, but have to say that if you didn't know the story already, the riders on the team and remember the 2004 Tour it might be a tad confusing.

Other things I noted:

- Riis comes across as neurotic, self absorbed and far from the tactical mastermind he's supposed to be. - Sastre is an absolute diamond - Jens has gone up even further in my estimation. Even the missus thinks that German chap with ADHD is such a nice fellow. In fact the short on Jens was better than the main film.

secretsqirrel

Ah, I have it on DVD, but haven't watched for many years.

The bit where Riis nearly runs Jullich over is funny, he totally blames Jullich!

The phone call where Basso speaks with LA about his mother is both sad and a little creepy.

Thanks, I think it's about time to give it an airing.

PS Totally agree re Sastre and Jens.

iainf72

Still can't believe anyone if fooled by Jens

RichN95.

iainf72 wrote:

Still can't believe anyone if fooled by Jens

Fooled how? He's an entertaining bloke. There's no more to it than that is there?

timoid.

iainf72 wrote:

Still can't believe anyone if fooled by Jens

In what way? Comes across really well. Very entertaining and a great team-mate.

Tusher

iainf72 wrote:

Still can't believe anyone if fooled by Jens

You mean he's actually a space alien?

nweststeyn

I agree... everytime I watch this (and also the Cervelo 'Beyond the Peloton' films), I get a really bad impression of Riis. I love watching Jens though...

cycling5280

Basso swims like a dog.

Jens is a stud.