Tour de San Luis *SPOILERS*

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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    I'd love to follow this race more and the TDU but with such p*ss poor coverage of both then it is hard to get into them. I could try and catch up during the day but life gets in the way. I could get up in the middle of the night and illegally watch the TDU using a VPN but I like my sleep more than a let's be honest not exactly nail biting week long stage race, even if it does have koalas, a renaissance Evans and ECHELONS!!!!!!!

    Say what you like about Qatar but at least we can watch it.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Above The Cows wrote:
    I'd love to follow this race more and the TDU but with such p*ss poor coverage of both then it is hard to get into them. I could try and catch up during the day but life gets in the way. I could get up in the middle of the night and illegally watch the TDU using a VPN but I like my sleep more than a let's be honest not exactly nail biting week long stage race, even if it does have koalas, a renaissance Evans and ECHELONS!!!!!!!

    Say what you like about Qatar but at least we can watch it.[/quote]


    just to off-track a mo, am hoping very much for a repeat of Matt Rendell, mic'd up, on back of moto
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    just to off-track a mo, am hoping very much for a repeat of Matt Rendell, mic'd up, on back of moto

    Ooo yes that was great. And hopefully some teams really ballsing up the TTT and getting stuck on the wrong side of central reservation barriers.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • FJS
    FJS Posts: 4,820
    Highlights of sorts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=091t7Mq2 ... e=youtu.be
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Is Quintana married? Just wondering why he was 'rocking the baby' as his celebration?
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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Is Quintana married? Just wondering why he was 'rocking the baby' as his celebration?


    Girlfriend, I think - baby due next month
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Post on TDSL vs TDU:
    http://cyclingtips.com.au/2014/01/tour- ... -san-luis/
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  • Crankbrother
    Crankbrother Posts: 1,695
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Is Quintana married? Just wondering why he was 'rocking the baby' as his celebration?


    Girlfriend, I think - baby due next month

    Gonna be confusing for that kid ... Won't be able to tell who is daddy and who is grandma ...
  • joelsim
    joelsim Posts: 7,552
    FJS wrote:
    Highlights of sorts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=091t7Mq2 ... e=youtu.be

    I think they must be the poorest highlights I've ever seen. Did a blind man edit them?
  • gpreeves
    gpreeves Posts: 454
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Impressive again from Gaimon...not sure whether Tom D buried himself which is why he finished over 8 mins back...I would have hoped he could have stayed with Gaimon longer.

    I'm thinking that's what happened, saw this from Lucas Euser on Twitter:

    Lucas Euser ‏@lucaseuser 13h
    However, watching @philgaimon suffer to a new level is really cool! Having a great team and @tomdanielson as a co-pilot gives him wings!
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,182
    Joelsim wrote:
    FJS wrote:
    Highlights of sorts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=091t7Mq2 ... e=youtu.be

    I think they must be the poorest highlights I've ever seen. Did a blind man edit them?

    These are really bizarre. Briefly looked promising, then some extended slo mo (I hope) of Nairo just after the the decisive section, then random shots of spectators and an eagle (?).
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Joelsim wrote:
    FJS wrote:
    Highlights of sorts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=091t7Mq2 ... e=youtu.be

    I think they must be the poorest highlights I've ever seen. Did a blind man edit them?

    These are really bizarre. Briefly looked promising, then some extended slo mo (I hope) of Nairo just after the the decisive section, then random shots of spectators and an eagle (?).


    Truly up there on the MOST BIZARRE HIGHLIGHTS EVER list
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Just looked at the profile for the 19km TT today. Flat with a very modest bump in the middle
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Good piece on Gaimon:
    http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/01/ ... how_314180
    gpreeves wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Impressive again from Gaimon...not sure whether Tom D buried himself which is why he finished over 8 mins back...I would have hoped he could have stayed with Gaimon longer.

    I'm thinking that's what happened, saw this from Lucas Euser on Twitter:

    Lucas Euser ‏@lucaseuser 13h
    However, watching @philgaimon suffer to a new level is really cool! Having a great team and @tomdanielson as a co-pilot gives him wings!

    Thanks.
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  • mroli
    mroli Posts: 3,622
    frenchfighter wrote:
    No idea what the hell JRod and Nibali are here for, I really cant....anyone? They are not putting any effort in at all - disgraceful.
    Nibs has suffered from an upset tummy I think FF - although so did Quintana apparently.... Warm weather training I guess it is, whilst keeping sponsors/UCI happy....
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  • gpreeves
    gpreeves Posts: 454
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Joelsim wrote:
    FJS wrote:
    Highlights of sorts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=091t7Mq2 ... e=youtu.be

    I think they must be the poorest highlights I've ever seen. Did a blind man edit them?

    These are really bizarre. Briefly looked promising, then some extended slo mo (I hope) of Nairo just after the the decisive section, then random shots of spectators and an eagle (?).

    There were some nice horses around 3m20. Who do we have to beg for live coverage of this race next year?
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    mroli wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    No idea what the hell JRod and Nibali are here for, I really cant....anyone? They are not putting any effort in at all - disgraceful.
    Nibs has suffered from an upset tummy I think FF - although so did Quintana apparently.... Warm weather training I guess it is, whilst keeping sponsors/UCI happy....

    Yeah all three of them did - maybe Quintana was able to deal with it quicker given he would have experienced similar things in Colombia.
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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    mroli wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    No idea what the hell JRod and Nibali are here for, I really cant....anyone? They are not putting any effort in at all - disgraceful.
    Nibs has suffered from an upset tummy I think FF - although so did Quintana apparently.... Warm weather training I guess it is, whilst keeping sponsors/UCI happy....


    Quotes from Nibs - he's feeling the heat, and doesnt want to go deep into the red at this early point in the season, working towards Tour etc
  • gpreeves
    gpreeves Posts: 454
    "Phil Gaimon ‏@philgaimon 3h
    I'm told that someone from @pocsports flew here from Europe, dropped off TT helmets, and got right back on a plane. Thank you, POC."

    From an aesthetic point of view, Gaimon's gratitude is probably misplaced.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Ha nice, they should have at least stayed to see the race and have some hospitality thrown their way.
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  • Paul 8v
    Paul 8v Posts: 5,458
    gpreeves wrote:
    "Phil Gaimon ‏@philgaimon 3h
    I'm told that someone from @pocsports flew here from Europe, dropped off TT helmets, and got right back on a plane. Thank you, POC."
    Probably before they got lynched!
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    gpreeves wrote:
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Joelsim wrote:
    FJS wrote:
    Highlights of sorts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=091t7Mq2 ... e=youtu.be

    I think they must be the poorest highlights I've ever seen. Did a blind man edit them?

    These are really bizarre. Briefly looked promising, then some extended slo mo (I hope) of Nairo just after the the decisive section, then random shots of spectators and an eagle (?).

    There were some nice horses around 3m20. Who do we have to beg for live coverage of this race next year?

    They were some lovely horses weren't they, not Camargues though. I was hoping for a few more cows if I'm honest, I mean its Argentina, home of steak!
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Lotto Belisol ‏@Lotto_Belisol 1h
    First rider to start is Alvaro Soca at 19:20 CET, the last one is of course GC leader Phillip Gaimon at 21:50 CET. #TourdeSanLuis

    Lotto Belisol ‏@Lotto_Belisol 5m
    Watch the livestream of stage 5 #TourdeSanLuis (ITT) : http://www.sanluistv.com

    LOL. GSOH.

    Anyone know how to embed tweets here, btw?
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  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,547
    Good day for Movistar, Malori wins the stage and Quintana takes over the leader's jersey.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Boonen 7th.

    Nice job from Malori.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,431
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,431
    Jonathan Vaughters ‏@Vaughters 11m
    Well @philgaimon it's like when u get the HS quarterback's GF.Awesome while you're making out,but then u get beat up.But was still awesome


    Taylor Phinney ‏@taylorphinney 1m
    Disappointed to lose today by such a close margin-2 seconds! Tactical error on my part not going w/55 or 56 for 9k downhill/tailwind section
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,431
    Live stream

    http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/10586

    Maybe

    Could be any race to be honest :lol:
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,431
    Flip me. The local clubs Wednesday night 10 gets better coverage...
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