TDF 2017: Stage 2 - Düsseldorf - Liège 203.5kms *Spoilers*

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    So for all the hassle around Jan Ulrich - the Dutch tracked him down by the side of the road today.

    Turns out he WAS invited and he chose to keep a low profile. Didn't want the hassle and his daughter wanted a birthday party.
    _
  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,343
    Really? LOL! After all the hysteria.
    PTP Champion 2019, 2022 & 2023
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,091
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    So for all the hassle around Jan Ulrich - the Dutch tracked him down by the side of the road today.

    Turns out he WAS invited and he chose to keep a low profile. Didn't want the hassle and his daughter wanted a birthday party.

    To be fair, Ulrich has never given the impression of someone who would turn down the offer of cake.
    Twitter: @canocola @thedreadships
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    Looked healthy.

    Still had chapped lips mind.
    _
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,819
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    So for all the hassle around Jan Ulrich - the Dutch tracked him down by the side of the road today.

    Turns out he WAS invited and he chose to keep a low profile. Didn't want the hassle and his daughter wanted a birthday party.

    Avondetappe?
    If so, I've just recorded it.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    Ja.
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  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
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  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 20,646
    type:epyt wrote:
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Why is Kyri in green? Belarus national champ shirt?

    Idiot Tour post No. 1 ...

    You knew that the white jersey outranked the green at the tour, that he is not the Belarus national champion and that the Belarus champions jersey has red as well as green?
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    Always a big Jan fan.
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Ha Kittel has a real Flemish accent when he speaks Dutch.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,158
    TheBigBean wrote:
    type:epyt wrote:
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Why is Kyri in green? Belarus national champ shirt?

    Idiot Tour post No. 1 ...

    You knew that the white jersey outranked the green at the tour, that he is not the Belarus national champion and that the Belarus champions jersey has red as well as green?
    White doesn't outrank Green. But Kung is the actual leader for white while he was only second in green.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
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    Was in the front 3 of the peloton for all but 3km today.

    Vermote
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  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Always a big Jan fan.
    Yeah, cool no bullsh1t just seemed to enjoy it in his laid back way. I used to love the way he climbed sitting down whilst everyone else was dancing.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    https://twitter.com/noswielrennen/statu ... 9788166155
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  • Richmond Racer 2
    Richmond Racer 2 Posts: 4,698
    I'm glad Ullrich was there

    Whats the gist of that interview, Rick?
  • type:epyt
    type:epyt Posts: 766
    TheBigBean wrote:
    type:epyt wrote:
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Why is Kyri in green? Belarus national champ shirt?

    Idiot Tour post No. 1 ...

    You knew that the white jersey outranked the green at the tour, that he is not the Belarus national champion and that the Belarus champions jersey has red as well as green?

    I didn't know that, but that's because it's nonsense ... In the meantime, if someone can take time to post on here they obv. have access to the internet so just check basic info ...
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it.
  • takethehighroad
    takethehighroad Posts: 6,650
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    DDvgLD-WsAAbNkr?format=jpg&name=large

    Was in the front 3 of the peloton for all but 3km today.

    Vermote

    At first glance it looks like he's got his hand in a pocket on his bibshorts
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    Richmond Racer 2 wrote:
    I'm glad Ullrich was there

    Whats the gist of that interview, Rick?

    I'm really content with my life. Enjoy spending a lot of time with my children. I've left that part [ie cycling etc] of my life behind
    I was invited, but wanted to spend time with my daughter on her birthday which I promised.

    German press hasn't moved on from the doping which is fine but I don't want the hassle.

    I still love the sport and follow it closely.
    _
  • Richmond Racer 2
    Richmond Racer 2 Posts: 4,698
    vielen dank
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 72,743
    Always a bit suspect when people say how content they are.

    Either means they aren't or really weren't.

    Either way, sad face.
    _
  • ocdupalais
    ocdupalais Posts: 4,235
    FocusZing wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Always a big Jan fan.
    Yeah, cool no bullsh1t just seemed to enjoy it in his laid back way. I used to love the way he climbed sitting down whilst everyone else was dancing.

    Ha! The chapped lips and the sun scar on the bottom lip! He's training for the Vuelta. He's still got it.
    I'm still mourning the loss of his inevitable 2006 Tour victory. Best pair of pins ever seen on a pro?
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 40,602
    RichN95 wrote:
    Coopster the 1st wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    5t2p3j3.jpg

    Taken by @chrisauldphoto

    The TdF peloton take the lead in 2017 mannequin challenge
    It's the 'Gurn like Aru' competition.

    The AG2R rider is uncannily good!
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 40,602
    RichN95 wrote:
    Luke Rowe is OK

    Well of course, he's Welsh not one of these Spaniards with their 'broken' legs. If his head hit the floor there's probably a pothole there now.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,819
    Both Porte and Küng were involved in the crash and both banged knees.
    Please, no smutty jokes. :lol:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    So what happened with Froome's spare bike? Looked like Team Sky have brought along Pete Kennaugh's bike and aren't afraid to give it to Froome for a laugh.

    I'd have thought they'd have a spare bike setup for Froome on each team car and it would be in the prime spot where the mechanic can get to it most easily.

    Only thing I can think is in the confusion the mechanic didn't realise Froome needed a new bike and was bringing someone else's spare up.

    (that crash pic is fantastic)
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 20,646
    type:epyt wrote:
    TheBigBean wrote:
    type:epyt wrote:
    Mad_Malx wrote:
    Why is Kyri in green? Belarus national champ shirt?

    Idiot Tour post No. 1 ...

    You knew that the white jersey outranked the green at the tour, that he is not the Belarus national champion and that the Belarus champions jersey has red as well as green?

    I didn't know that, but that's because it's nonsense ... In the meantime, if someone can take time to post on here they obv. have access to the internet so just check basic info ...

    Idiotic posts are those that can be solved by the internet?
  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,851
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Huh. I told you all it was a Katusha rider millions of posts back, but would you listen? *walks off in a huff*
    Would that be the katusha rider using disc brakes...?

    Just sayin'
    Half man, Half bike
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Ridgerider wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Huh. I told you all it was a Katusha rider millions of posts back, but would you listen? *walks off in a huff*
    Would that be the katusha rider using disc brakes...?

    Just sayin'

    Can't have been else that photo would be a scene of carnage with severed arms and legs and decapitated bodies everywhere...
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    Wow, someone's got sand in their fanny about disc brakes
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    Wow, someone's got sand in their fanny about disc brakes

    I hope you don't mean me? I'm loving taking the pi55 :D:D
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH

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