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Tour de France *** 2011 *** [LIVE THREAD]
Various ^ | July 2, 2011 | Various

Posted on 07/01/2011 7:58:26 PM PDT by Ready4Freddy



TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: itscadelsworld; letour; oopers; tdf; tourdefrance
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To: green iguana

calling it for cadel in paris.

i dont think schlek(s) have enough cushion for the TT, but it will be a mighty race saturday.

Voelk gets my sentimental yellow jersey. man is a beast. never say die.


461 posted on 07/22/2011 9:59:29 AM PDT by beebuster2000
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To: luv2ski

I live in Denver myself. But thanks for the offer! Won’t get much done for a day or two when I get back.....


462 posted on 07/22/2011 10:21:54 AM PDT by Mom MD (The country needs Obamacare like Nancy Pelosi needs a Halloween mask)
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To: Mom MD

Beautiful - I used to live there (up the canyon actually). I hope you found time to get a nice patio seat one evening and enjoy the summertime lightning shows at sunset.


463 posted on 07/22/2011 12:01:59 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: luv2ski
"Pierre Rolland is an ANIMAL! ~~ What a cool cucumber!~~ Definitely one to watch. He is a heck of a climber!"


464 posted on 07/22/2011 12:08:31 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: nutmeg; whattajoke; Aeronaut; jern; concentric circles; Petronski; Voss; Drango; glorgau; Cecily; ..
Stage 20 -

NOW THERE ARE FOUR

General Classification after Stage 19

1 SCHLECK, Andy (LEOPARD-TREK) 82h 48' 43"
2 SCHLECK, Frank (LEOPARD-TREK) + 00' 53"
3 EVANS, Cadel (BMC RACING) + 00' 57"
4 VOECKLER, Thomas (EUROPCAR) + 02' 10"
5 CUNEGO, Damiano (LAMPRE - ISD) + 03' 31"
6 CONTADOR VELASCO, Alberto (SAXO BANK SUNGARD) + 03' 55"
7 SANCHEZ GONZALEZ, Samuel (EUSKALTEL-EUSKADI) + 04' 22"
8 BASSO, Ivan (LIQUIGAS-CANNONDALE) + 04' 40"
9 DANIELSON, Thomas (GARMIN-CERVELO) + 07' 11"
10 ROLLAND, Pierre (EUROPCAR) + 08' 57"
11 PERAUD, Jean-Christophe (AG2R LA MONDIALE) + 09' 42"
12 TAARAMAE, Rein (COFIDIS, LE CREDIT EN LIGNE) + 10' 30"

465 posted on 07/22/2011 12:16:00 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: Baynative

I am SOOOO impressed with this guy! I watched the replay tonight and noticed that he didn’t start to breathe heavily until after he passed AC. How is this possible? Come on, folks! We’re talking Alpes D’Huez!


466 posted on 07/22/2011 8:30:20 PM PDT by luv2ski
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To: Baynative

This is so much fun! When has the TdF been up for grabs in the last 2 days? I honestly can’t remember. The Le Mond win was like that b/c the ITT was the last stage but Lance was dominant, AC has won 3, silly Floyd Landis with his nonsense... There are still 4-5 guys who could win this thing and certainly 3 guys who are in serious contention for the yellow overall.
Unbelievable. And exciting!


467 posted on 07/22/2011 8:34:23 PM PDT by luv2ski
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To: Baynative

This is so much fun! When has the TdF been up for grabs in the last 2 days? I honestly can’t remember. The Le Mond win was like that b/c the ITT was the last stage but Lance was dominant, AC has won 3, silly Floyd Landis with his nonsense... There are still 4-5 guys who could win this thing and certainly 3 guys who are in serious contention for the yellow overall.
Unbelievable. And exciting!


468 posted on 07/22/2011 8:34:31 PM PDT by luv2ski
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To: luv2ski

Not kidding, it was the cat again.
What can I say? R4F understands....
=^..^=


469 posted on 07/22/2011 8:35:55 PM PDT by luv2ski
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To: luv2ski
The best thing about the TT is going to be hearing Phil say:
"The clock starts NOW..."
470 posted on 07/22/2011 8:43:48 PM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: Baynative

Tomorrow is going to be nuts! I am very excited!


471 posted on 07/22/2011 9:26:59 PM PDT by luv2ski
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To: luv2ski

Magnificent ride my Martin, who won the Dauphinee - the same ride - a few months ago. 55:33 leads the ITT - awesome.

Great to watch the fans go nuts for Hoogerland.


472 posted on 07/23/2011 6:56:28 AM PDT by golux
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To: golux

Quick shot of Evans warmup looks like he just finished a race. They must really push to get totally ready for an all out effort.


473 posted on 07/23/2011 7:08:18 AM PDT by patriotspride
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To: patriotspride

Oops, that poor start cost AC a second or two.


474 posted on 07/23/2011 7:20:28 AM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: Baynative

Surprised he slipped but he recovered quickly. I’d still be trying to re lip.


475 posted on 07/23/2011 7:38:11 AM PDT by patriotspride
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To: Baynative

Love that little smile on Andy’s face at the start.

I like all of these guys. May the best man win even if it means a race to Paris tomorrow!

PS I don’t recognize those funky black rear derailleurs everybody’s using. I guess they’re all using the new wireless units from Shimano?

Cadel’s standing a lot. Go! Go!


476 posted on 07/23/2011 7:40:00 AM PDT by golux
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Andy's gaze in the start shed looked very distant until the last 10 seconds. I think his heart rate went up about 25 beats as the starter counted him down.
477 posted on 07/23/2011 7:43:29 AM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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To: Baynative

C’mon, Cadel!


478 posted on 07/23/2011 7:56:07 AM PDT by nutmeg
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To: Baynative

I like Andy and Frank Schleck, but I’ve been rooting for “poor ‘ol Cadel” since Day One this year...


479 posted on 07/23/2011 7:58:12 AM PDT by nutmeg
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To: nutmeg
Cadel is storming. I expected this from him.

Is is a little sad to see Andy going down, but they both can't win. Andy was brilliant in the mountains but Cadel stayed with him planning for today.

480 posted on 07/23/2011 7:59:27 AM PDT by Baynative (Are you a Free Republic monthly donor yet? If so, thanks. If not, why?)
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