blylek Report post Posted July 15, 2011 Great race today! I like the fact that the Schlecks seem to be of one goal, which is getting one or the other a victory...doesn't seem to be any ego between the two and I think both would be equally happy for the other to win it all. How much time will Frank need going into the the final time trial? Voekler in yellow yet again...awesome job for him to stay up there with the best. AC looks pooped out...not sure if he is still playing possum or not, but if he decides to take off on Saturday, that could open the race wide open! Basso looks great and although Evan's still wont attack, he looks strong as well. Felt bad for RadioShack as well...such a stacked team at the start and now really have no contenders left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Voekler......awesome Schlecks........not awesome The Schlecks had their opportunity to double punch the competition and they didn't. I remember all that negative racing. What a disappointment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 17, 2011 hate to tell you Topcabron but I told you so...... "And here is some news: Alexandre Vinokourov apparently just announced on French tv that he is retiring from racing. This Tour which ended so tragically for him will have been his last pro race." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 17, 2011 hate to tell you Topcabron but I told you so...... "And here is some news: Alexandre Vinokourov apparently just announced on French tv that he is retiring from racing. This Tour which ended so tragically for him will have been his last pro race." And how many times did Lance announce his retirement just to subject us to more? Please, its a little premature to say I told you so. The Kazahkstan government will have their say, and we all know how they work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 17, 2011 And how many times did Lance announce his retirement just to subject us to more? Please, its a little premature to say I told you so. The Kazahkstan government will have their say, and we all know how they work. how is it premature? He announced it. I think you are just wanting to debate here. For this discussion I get to say I called it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 17, 2011 how is it premature? He announced it. I think you are just wanting to debate here. For this discussion I get to say I called it. how many times did Armstrong retire and come back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 17, 2011 how many times did Armstrong retire and come back? we are not talking about Armstrong. Also, Armstrong did not break his leg and retired because of it and being "old". Vino said this was his last Tour anyway so everything points to this being his last Pro race. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 17, 2011 we are not talking about Armstrong. Also, Armstrong did not break his leg and retired because of it and being "old". Vino said this was his last Tour anyway so everything points to this being his last Pro race. Okay, okay.....lets see. I know him(yes, personally), and I also know how important the Olympics are to him and his country. He is super nationalistic, and in some ways, the Olympic medal for Kazahkstan is more important than the yellow jersey. I think the draw of gold will out weigh his "plan" to retire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Okay, okay.....lets see. I know him(yes, personally), and I also know how important the Olympics are to him and his country. He is super nationalistic, and in some ways, the Olympic medal for Kazahkstan is more important than the yellow jersey. I think the draw of gold will out weigh his "plan" to retire. Vino's quote "As far as competing goes, I think I will leave it there. I don’t think I’ll get back on my bike as a professional. I’m going to call it a day now," OK, you are right from the above statement everything points to him returning. lol The Olympics is not a "professional" race. Since you know him why don't you contact him and ask him instead of us speculating from the public statements? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Vino's quote "As far as competing goes, I think I will leave it there. I don’t think I’ll get back on my bike as a professional. I’m going to call it a day now," OK, you are right from the above statement everything points to him returning. lol The Olympics is not a "professional" race. Since you know him why don't you contact him and ask him instead of us speculating from the public statements? Athletes stating their retirement are alway definitive no matter what sport and they never come back no matter who they are....... how about we wait and see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Athletes stating their retirement are alway definitive no matter what sport and they never come back no matter who they are....... how about we wait and see. How about I'm right for now and will gladly eat my words if he comes back and races a professional race? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 17, 2011 How about I'm right for now and will gladly eat my words if he comes back and races a professional race? yes, you are right, you read a story of VInp retiring, posted it, and thus he is retired for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 17, 2011 yes, you are right, you read a story of VInp retiring, posted it, and thus he is retired for now. For the record I called his retirement the day of or the day after his crash. Are you going to call him to see what the real story is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo_4_Ever Report post Posted July 18, 2011 Evans is favorite now imo. I don't see the Schleck brothers or Contador get more than 1 minute away from him in the Alps, and he's better in the individual time trial than the Schlecks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 18, 2011 cant count Basso, Voekler and others for the podium. I think its still too tough to call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi0npsi Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Voeckler is a man possessed in yellow! I figured he'd be long gone by the time the Pyrenees were over but, wow! I hope he hangs on at least for the podium. Was somewhat disappointed that nobody could put a dent in anybody once it was down to just the "favorites" on the last day in the Pyrenees on the final climb. I can't imagine things will remain the same through the Alps but it'd be cool to see a time trial battle for the win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 19, 2011 Surprise day today. Contador and Hushovd were awesome! Contador is riding to win the Yellow, Cadel wants the yellow. There is a big difference. I don't think we will see any serious attacks from Cadel. Voekler does not have a chance if Contador can continue an assault on the Schlecks and the mountains. Stage 18 will be the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blylek Report post Posted July 20, 2011 Great stage today, but the cameras were killing me (along with production team responsible for which cameras were in view). Best part of the race was the last decent, but we missed most of it. I'm sure part of itbwas due to the motorbikes having a tough time defending as well, but how did we miss the evans group until right at the finish? AC is on fire since the rest day...wonder if he had another steak! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 20, 2011 I thought the Schlek's were back a bit from AC but they reeled him in within the last 200 meters. They dodged ANOTHER bullet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 20, 2011 the Schlecks are pussies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 20, 2011 the Schlecks are pussies. this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 20, 2011 this they were the only ones whining about the descents instead of getting on with the work. The descents are difficult. This is the hardest race in the world, and the danger is high. All the racers are subject to the same roads. The best all around cyclist wins every year. The one who tt 's the best, climbs the best, sprints the best, descends the best, and stays healthy wins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 21, 2011 they were the only ones whining about the descents instead of getting on with the work. The descents are difficult. This is the hardest race in the world, and the danger is high. All the racers are subject to the same roads. The best all around cyclist wins every year. The one who tt 's the best, climbs the best, sprints the best, descends the best, and stays healthy wins. I agree. I have lost some respect for the Schlek's with their whinning. Sack up and ride that bike like you stole it you little bitch and STFU. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 21, 2011 I agree. I have lost some respect for the Schlek's with their whinning. Sack up and ride that bike like you stole it you little bitch and STFU. schlecks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted July 21, 2011 Well Andy has grown a pair and out by 3:00 coming up to the final climb. Let's see if he can hold onto some or all of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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