Recent content by waitforme

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    Australian Taxpayers revolt: Time to go Tomo!

    I think on balance the SBS coverage is outstanding. There are things that could be improved (timing of ad breaks has improved but sometimes still jars), and sure, Tommo makes he's goof ups, and I'm definitely no 'Tan Man' fan. But McKenzie and Kate Bates do a great job. And the fact that EVERY...
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    SBS Benny Hill clip

    Hats off to the guy/s at SBS who puts together the little highlight clips to music shown at the end of the ad breaks during the [Australian] TdF coverage. That clip to the Benny Hill show theme music during Stage 14, featuring among other highlights the pom-pom girls and Jim Ochowicz slipping...
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    Phil and Paul

    +1 Please keep digging into the suitcase of courageous mangled metaphors, P&P
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    Cadel Evans, I told you it was his year.

    There are some early pics here as part of this photo gallery - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/gallery-0-1226099936313?page=6
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    The Tomo and Tan depreciation thread

    Props to Matty Keenan yet again, time to put him at the top (commentary) table.
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    Matt Keenan appreciation

    +1 Superb depth of knowledge, no cheerleading for certain riders, and error free. He deserves promotion, sitting opposite an ex pro/ex DS style tactics/special comments type expert. Hats off, Matt.
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    Impressive surprise

    Chavanel retaking the yellow on stage 7. Pettachi wearing green into Paris.
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    Australian Coverage of Cycling...disgraceful

    Is Eurosport - on Foxtel right - worth it for the cycling? What do they carry? Re SBS coverage, I'm a glass half full guy. All stages live - fantastic. Hat's off to them for investing in building an audience for cycling on TV. Could it be improved? - for sure. But a solid B+. I rate Matt...
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    Stage 10 - Wednesday, July 14 2010, Chambéry - Gap, 179 km

    Does BMC let George Hincapie get in the/a break now that Cadel's tour is done?