SHACK ATTACK: Radioshack fail dismally!

[ManInFull]

Yes, I can just hear the Versus guys talk about how dumb AC is and how brilliant that hard-working LA is. I watched Versus' review of last year's TdF and almost puked. They basically said that if AC had done what he was told, maybe Lance would have done better in the Tour.

 

[ulrikmm]

Armstrong was fastest Radioshack rider in position 32. Hmm - if that is a team success, I would not like to see their failures...

 

[Anonymous]

Did a whale write moby ****? It's a forum. Deal.

Dude, retort of the day!

 

[smittyjs]

Until LA flatted he had time on AC. Of course behind Spartacus but who wasn't.....

The breaks of racing and maybe a poor choice of deep carbon wheels when almost the rest of the peloton were on conventional aluminum sets.

Like the NASCAR guy says, "Let's go RACE'N BOYS!"

 

[bobs nob]

ANY of you clowns ever ride pave'?

That is exactly what Johann was overheard saying to the boys on the bus after the stage. A direct quote.

 

[Publicus]

Until LA flatted he had time on AC. Of course behind Spartacus but who wasn't.....

The breaks of racing and maybe a poor choice of deep carbon wheels when almost the rest of the peloton were on conventional aluminum sets.

Like the NASCAR guy says, "Let's go RACE'N BOYS!"

(Sigh) That's not true. When Armstrong flatted, Contador was in the group.

 

[Quaker]

If Johan had not sold all of the extra wheels from the manufacturer....

 

[Anonymous]

Until LA flatted he had time on AC. Of course behind Spartacus but who wasn't.....

The breaks of racing and maybe a poor choice of deep carbon wheels when almost the rest of the peloton were on conventional aluminum sets.

Like the NASCAR guy says, "Let's go RACE'N BOYS!"

Uh, no, no he didn't. Contador had just bridged to the Armstrong group. Maybe you need to watch the stage again. One of the guys in the Astana jersey in Lance's group right before Lancey boy flats, that man is Contador Lance saw that, moved to the left to get smoother riding so he could push the pace hoping that Contador would be to tired to match...and well, the rest is history as they say.

 

[UpTheRoad]

That is exactly what Johann was overheard saying to the boys on the bus after the stage. A direct quote.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

LA rode well, but dem's da breaks!

 

[ulrikmm]

Until LA flatted he had time on AC. Of course behind Spartacus but who wasn't.....

The breaks of racing and maybe a poor choice of deep carbon wheels when almost the rest of the peloton were on conventional aluminum sets.

Like the NASCAR guy says, "Let's go RACE'N BOYS!"

Armstrong ahead of Contador....? Did you tape the stage and view it backwards?

 

[bobs nob]

Until LA flatted he had time on AC. Of course behind Spartacus but who wasn't.....

The breaks of racing and maybe a poor choice of deep carbon wheels when almost the rest of the peloton were on conventional aluminum sets.

Like the NASCAR guy says, "Let's go RACE'N BOYS!"

So are you saying Fraudioshack has a lot to learn?

 

[hfer07]

ANY of you clowns ever ride pave'?

LA thought that by racing Flanders he had readied himself for today's stage-but ask any "Classics rider" the difference between the cobbles in Flanders compared to the ones in P-R and he'll tell you that he chose poorly his wheels.

Flanders cobbles are more settled/leveled since they're currently used for car traffic, whereas the P-R cobbles are rough and spaced unevenly since they're only for P-R.

!!!!!Lance has a lot to learn!!!!!

 

[ManInFull]

I totally agree with you.

That said, if the roles were slightly reversed, could you imagine the narrative in the US cycling press, or by Versus?:

"While the insular Spaniard did survey the cobbles, the Master of Preparation again showed why he's a true champion, enlisting the help of long-time cobble specialist Peter van Petegam. This superior preparation came to fruition on Stage 3, where Armstrong stuck to the crown of the cobbled sections, while the less-experienced Spaniard took the smoother, but more dangerous dirt section. The Spaniard then flatted, losing valuable time.

The Spaniard was also isolated while attempting to chase back on, while the American's powerful team still had a faithful lieutenant at his side until the end......"

After a decade of reading and hearing crap like this, some people have simply grown weary. You'll have to forgive them.

If Johan had not sold all of the extra wheels from the manufacturer....

Hehehe. Should I go to E-Bay and look for a brand new Trek Radio Shack roadbike?

 

[Weapons of @ss Destruction]

That is exactly what Johann was overheard saying to the boys on the bus after the stage. A direct quote.

Now that is funny stuff.

 

[ManInFull]

LA thought that by racing Flanders he had readied himself for today's stage-but ask any "Classics rider" the difference between the cobbles in Flanders compared to the ones in P-R and he'll tell you that he chose poorly his wheels.

Flanders cobbles are more settled/leveled since they're currently used for car traffic, whereas the P-R cobbles are rough and spaced unevenly since they're only for P-R.

!!!!!Lance has a lot too learn!!!!!

But, boy did Versus talk that up? That acted is if Contador would be getting on his bike for the first time today. They were all ready to sell the RadioShack line of Lance's preparation vs Contador's lack of preparation.

 

[Anonymous]

That is exactly what Johann was overheard saying to the boys on the bus after the stage. A direct quote.

The knock out blow. Dang, fella comes in thinking he is going to score some points with weak jab, and gets knocked out with a one two punch.

 

[Quaker]

Hehehe. Should I go to E-Bay and look for a brand new Trek Radio Shack roadbike?[/QUOTE


Andy Schleck had to buy it since his got stolen from him yesterday...I love watching the "Divas" in the TDF complain about rain, Pave, etc...don't they watch the old TDF footage like us where the guys had to carry spare tires around their necks, stop in villages for wine and food to make it to the end of the stage, go up mountains with crappy bikes with a few gears... After hearing Voight cry today, I'll switch with him for a year-I'll ride a bike and get a million bucks and he can commute in DC traffic 5 days a week to a crappy Gov't job....puts it all in perspective for me.

 

[Hugh Januss]

(Sigh) That's not true. When Armstrong flatted, Contador was in the group.

Yes, but he was 3 wheels ahead of Contador so he was leading him by .25 sec.

 

[Publicus]

Yes, but he was 3 wheels ahead of Contador so he was leading him by .25 sec.

LOL. You got me there.

 

[Night Rider]

Maybe Lemond was right when he said LA's race would be done by the time he got to France.

 

[woodburn]

But, boy did Versus talk that up? That acted is if Contador would be getting on his bike for the first time today. They were all ready to sell the RadioShack line of Lance's preparation vs Contador's lack of preparation.

When Contador bridged they were very complimentary of him. Maybe they were biting their tongue, but it was probably the most positive commentary I have heard of AC.

 

[Hugh Januss]

The knock out blow. Dang, fella comes in thinking he is going to score some points with weak jab, and gets knocked out with a one two punch.

Are you referring to Montana Loogie or to Johann/Lance?

 

[Publicus]

When Contador bridged they were very complimentary of him. Maybe they were biting their tongue, but it was probably the most positive commentary I have heard of AC.

What else could they say? It was impressive and unexpected. I just hope (Contador) recovers well. Though I suspect the entire peloton is exhausted after today.

 

[MacRoadie]

But, boy did Versus talk that up? That acted is if Contador would be getting on his bike for the first time today. They were all ready to sell the RadioShack line of Lance's preparation vs Contador's lack of preparation.

I never did quite understand that. One day in Flanders, plus a half-day prior, was going to make this huge difference over 13k of pave'? 13k out of 3,642k in a three week race. Not preparing for riding the high mountains I can see, not "training" for 8 miles of cobbles, not so much.

Keep in mind too, that Contador DID spend a few days in April riding the cobbles with Oscar Pereiro and Peter Van Petegem, but he didn't do it in a race environment.

 

[Anonymous]

Are you referring to Montana Loogie or to Johann/Lance?

Montana Loogie. Got bit*h slapped pretty good. Always love to see that happen.