TdF stge 1 Monaco ITT, 15.50 km

[BroDeal]

Can I make a suggestion.

How about I start a new Stage 1 'live' thread- which we can jump on to and comment on as live? We could do that every day - just so that other threads dont get used or abused.

Any thoughts?

It could help (tomorrow) if we had a "live/chat" thread and then a regular thread for pre and post discussion.

No one who does not participate will want to wade through all these live posts.

 

[Dr. Maserati]

It could help (tomorrow) if we had a "live/chat" thread and then a regular thread for pre and post discussion.

Cool- whoever is up first tomorrow can just start a new thread for the day and it can be closed off - it justs stops clutter.

 

[Kazistuta]

Hmm...thought that was what I did, but got shot down

 

[39*23t]

dave z on his way probably a bit passed it though

 

[Anonymous]

DZ looks focused. What's up with the "PMU" on all of the shorts? At least it looks like they are on the shorts and not the number.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Dave Zee and Tommy Vee are twins! Never noticed before.
Kreuziger! Now we shall see....
Frank Schleck? Well, at least he didn't crash.

 

[Anonymous]

Hmm...thought that was what I did, but got shot down

You did, and I was one that shot it down.....seems that there are two camps on the subject.......

 

[Dr. Maserati]

Hmmm, I like 'Big George's' sunglasses. I presume Oakley Radar - but what is the lens that he has on?

 

[39*23t]

well Frank is already 1:36 down on Levi. after only 15km

 

[Amsterhammer]

It could help (tomorrow) if we had a "live/chat" thread and then a regular thread for pre and post discussion.

No one who does not participate will want to wade through all these live posts.

Sensible idea, all for it.

Gesink finishes 11th for now, he lost around 12 secs on the descent after only being around 30 secs down at the top. I'm happy enough with that, he'll finish top 20.

 

[Kazistuta]

You did, and I was one that shot it down.....seems that there are two camps on the subject.......

Like on every other subject usually

 

[BroDeal]

What's up with the "PMU" on all of the shorts? At least it looks like they are on the shorts and not the number.

It is on the bottom of the dossard.

 

[39*23t]

roman's lokking good lets see how his descent is could be a new best time

 

[BroDeal]

well Frank is already 1:36 down on Levi. after only 15km

I don't think Frank is a GC man for Saxo. Everyone will be supporting Andy. I don't agree with those who have predicted both will be in the top ten.

 

[Amsterhammer]

Looks like Kreuziger could take the lead, he had some speed going on the hill when he passed the French rider.

Dutch commentators saying that the riders have a pool going about how many will crash in that monster bend.

 

[Dr. Maserati]

Hmm...thought that was what I did, but got shot down

Apologies 'Kaz' i didnt spot your original post - it was 3 hours ago! I wasnt up, a recovery, ahem.

No, its fine on this thread - was just thinking of what happens from tomorrow on!

 

[BroDeal]

Apologies 'Kaz' i didnt spot your original post - it was 3 hours ago! I wasnt up, a recovery, ahem.

No, its fine on this thread - was just thinking of what happens from tomorrow on!

The problem is the "live" thread was posted after we had already started posting live comments in the other thread. It was sort of a non-starter at that point.

 

[Anonymous]

Kreuzinger looking good, but what in the name of all that is holy is Roy doing?

 

[Anonymous]

It is on the bottom of the dossard.

Now I can see that.

 

[ingsve]

Kreuzinger looking good, but what in the name of all that is holy is Roy doing?

Roy was simply better at decending than Kreuziger. Kreuziger won't outclass LL on the downhill at least.

 

[Dr. Maserati]

The problem is the "live" thread was posted after we had already started posting live comments in the other thread. It was sort of a non-starter at that point.

Ooops, hadn't spotted it - who do I pay the 50swiss franc fine to?

 

[BroDeal]

Awe. So close for Kreuziger.

 

[Anonymous]

That was close. Well, maybe those early times by LA and LL are better that I thought they might be. Still, I think we might well see LA outside of the top 10

 

[Anonymous]

Awe. So close for Kreuziger.

still.. that was a great ride.

 

[Anonymous]

The commercials with Horner and Gerrans are funny.....

Kloden freaking flying.