TDF 2013 Stage 18 L'Alpe d'Huez *Spoilers*

above_the_cows

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

Rule No.7 - as a rule of thumb they should be sharp enough to easily last through the off season

Oh they do, they do, but that's partly the problem, they're basically permanent now. I'm a woman and I'm sick of people laughing at my tan lines when I wear even a short sleeved T-shirt let alone a sleeveless top, short dresses are also a no no at the moment. A man out running actually laughed out loud and commented on my arms the other day when I was on my way home from work.

oneof1982

Above The Cows wrote:

Are we sure that the two Saxo-Tinkers are trying to bridge to the break as opposed to just be bodies up the road to help a Contador attack later?

As it is there not getting very far, they've only got about 20 seconds on the peloton.

Don't really get it. It's going to be down hill for a while, but not so much that ST could be seeking to break so early.

Macaloon

Cleat Eastwood wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...

You wont find any Col harder than the AdH today - haha - you see what i did there - phew thats me done for the day - i'm slipping off the back to join Veelers.

This from the man who brought us the exquisite detail about Quintana's wing-like finger-flutter when in the drops. What a range.

oneof1982

Above The Cows wrote:

[Oh they do, they do, but that's partly the problem, they're basically permanent now. I'm a woman and I'm sick of people laughing at my tan lines when I wear even a short sleeved T-shirt let alone a sleeveless top, short dresses are also a no no at the moment. A man out running actually laughed out loud and commented on my arms the other day when I was on my way home from work.

I get the same response when I wear my string vest to the pub.

frenchfighter

Riders at the front are really motoring. Time is running out for a French win. Imagine a 100th edition with no French win!

goonz

Above The Cows wrote:

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

Rule No.7 - as a rule of thumb they should be sharp enough to easily last through the off season

Oh they do, they do, but that's partly the problem, they're basically permanent now. I'm a woman and I'm sick of people laughing at my tan lines when I wear even a short sleeved T-shirt let alone a sleeveless top, short dresses are also a no no at the moment. A man out running actually laughed out loud and commented on my arms the other day when I was on my way home from work.

I happily sport my tan lines when I can, they can all laugh all they want, they dont get the feeling I do when out on the bike in that awesome weather.

No_Ta_Doctor

oneof1982 wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

[Oh they do, they do, but that's partly the problem, they're basically permanent now. I'm a woman and I'm sick of people laughing at my tan lines when I wear even a short sleeved T-shirt let alone a sleeveless top, short dresses are also a no no at the moment. A man out running actually laughed out loud and commented on my arms the other day when I was on my way home from work.

I get the same response when I wear my string vest to the pub.

Cleat Eastwood

Macaloon wrote:

Cleat Eastwood wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...

You wont find any Col harder than the AdH today - haha - you see what i did there - phew thats me done for the day - i'm slipping off the back to join Veelers.

This from the man who brought us the exquisite detail about Quintana's wing-like finger-flutter when in the drops. What a range.

Ooh bitchy.

Has sitsou done anything in the hills for froome lately - he was touted as a big loss to wiggins last year. Just seen him going back to the car then

Turfle

I think people know less about who are good/bad descenders than they do about power numbers.

above_the_cows

Cleat Eastwood wrote:

Macaloon wrote:

Cleat Eastwood wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...

You wont find any Col harder than the AdH today - haha - you see what i did there - phew thats me done for the day - i'm slipping off the back to join Veelers.

This from the man who brought us the exquisite detail about Quintana's wing-like finger-flutter when in the drops. What a range.

Ooh bitchy.

Has sitsou done anything in the hills for froome lately - he was touted as a big loss to wiggins last year. Just seen him going back to the car then

Nope.

ratsbeyfus

No tA Doctor wrote:

oneof1982 wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

[Oh they do, they do, but that's partly the problem, they're basically permanent now. I'm a woman and I'm sick of people laughing at my tan lines when I wear even a short sleeved T-shirt let alone a sleeveless top, short dresses are also a no no at the moment. A man out running actually laughed out loud and commented on my arms the other day when I was on my way home from work.

I get the same response when I wear my string vest to the pub.

That picture breaks the updated version of Godwin's Law I'm afraid... RICK! RICK! THERE'S SOME BANNING REQUIRED HERE!

frenchfighter

That breakaway is super strong. It wouldnt surprise me if they managed to stay away for the distance but they are going to have to work pretty hard for the win what with the racing legs in the peloton.

oneof1982

No tA Doctor wrote:

oneof1982 wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

[Oh they do, they do, but that's partly the problem, they're basically permanent now. I'm a woman and I'm sick of people laughing at my tan lines when I wear even a short sleeved T-shirt let alone a sleeveless top, short dresses are also a no no at the moment. A man out running actually laughed out loud and commented on my arms the other day when I was on my way home from work.

I get the same response when I wear my string vest to the pub.

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no no no

Turfle

Come on, he did more for Britain than Wiggins. Right, Cranky?

above_the_cows

Chris Froome has black socks on. This means something.

alihisgreat

Above The Cows wrote:

Chris Froome has black socks on. This means something.

It means he's wearing oversocks because he expects rain?

ridgerider

FF
Peloton & Co at 3 for an expresso?

above_the_cows

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

Chris Froome has black socks on. This means something.

It means he's wearing oversocks because he expects rain?

I was thinking something else related to another thread, but your suggestion of rain is actually more likely. No one wants dirty looking white socks when they cross the line victorious on the Alpe.

napoleond

I'm back. Palmed youngest off on MrsNapD who has just woken after a night shift.
I think I may well set up viewing near the pool.

Thinking it's this-



But it's more like this-

goonz

NapoleonD wrote:

I'm back. Palmed youngest off on MrsNapD who has just woken after a night shift.
I think I may well set up viewing near the pool.

Thinking it's this-



But it's more like this-

ad_snow

Just saw someone (Greipel?) change their jersey and his bib short straps looked extremely thin? Surely they would hurt..?

milton50

Me enjoying today's stage:



*Other brands of alcoholic beverage are available.

napoleond

ad_snow wrote:

Just saw someone (Greipel?) change their jersey and his bib short straps looked extremely thin? Surely they would hurt..?

And that saddle!? Oooh, it's like a razor blade!

calvjones

Ridgerider wrote:

FF
Peloton & Co at 3 for an expresso?

There is no way FF is going to socialise with someone who can't spell espresso

#panachefail

calvjones

Sorry. #pedant #apologies

TheBigBean

Carlton likes an opinion or two. Good thing that.

above_the_cows

ad_snow wrote:

Just saw someone (Greipel?) change their jersey and his bib short straps looked extremely thin? Surely they would hurt..?

Some of them have really thin ones and some of them have really thick ones. Even within the same kit, I've noticed both thick and thin Sky ones this year for example. I think it's rider preference. There's a famous video of the lovely Bernie doing something similar last year at the Giro and he had very thin straps.

Found it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRUbq-7Av0Q

hammerite

NapoleonD wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Just saw someone (Greipel?) change their jersey and his bib short straps looked extremely thin? Surely they would hurt..?

And that saddle!? Oooh, it's like a razor blade!

you are from an 80s Yellow Pages advert.

davidof

hammerite wrote:

I'm on holiday in Oz the week after next. I expect it will be a little sleepier than today!

Hopefully not too hot. PM me and I'll pop by to say hello.

ridgerider

calvjones wrote:

Sorry. #pedant #apologies

You are quite right, sorry. I draw better than I spell, being left handed and all that.