Vino Comeback Thread

[Vino attacks everyone]

bravo, vino! You remain a fighter, courageous and determined 'til the very end! It was shame you were caught doping and regrettable that talk of a deal for l-b-l leaked out, but this is not reason to question your class as an athlete. Your aggressive style is one that only voeckler seems to share, and cycling will be infinitely poorer for your retirement. We know you won't, but it's fun to say anyway - don't spare a single thought for those hypocritical idiot commentators and journalists who constantly insult you whilst heaping praise upon english-speaking ex-dopers like millar.

Bravo, vino...bravo!

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[Maaaaaaaarten]

Vino I am disappoint

Why no attack on thhe Champs Elisees? Why save it all for the Olympics?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Vino I am disappoint

Why no attack on thhe Champs Elisees? Why save it all for the Olympics?

He was infront at the start, but the breakaway with Iglinsky got away so he dropped back in the peloton

 

[woodenswan]

He was infront at the start, but the breakaway with Iglinsky got away so he dropped back in the peloton

we wont remember this small hiccup after his Olympic double up anyway

seriously though, id like to see him in a breakaway there with Fabian

 

[joe_papp]

Golden Vino

we wont remember this small hiccup after his Olympic double up anyway

seriously though, id like to see him in a breakaway there with Fabian

SWIM is having difficulty reconciling his genuine belief in the anti-doping movement with his overwhelming and seemingly DNA-encoded desire to see Vino steal the Olympic road race (in more ways than one)!

Vino is the only rider SWIM worships and is truly a blind-fan of. He can do no wrong in SWIM's eyes, except to get caught doing wrong! lol

 

[JPM London]

All of a sudden it dawns on me exactly why Gordon Ramsay is so menacing - he's a fictional character played by Vino!

 

[joe_papp]

All of a sudden it dawns on me exactly why Gordon Ramsay is so menacing - he's a fictional character played by Vino!

"I vill coooooook your braaaiiinz."

 

[joe_papp]

I'm not ashamed to admit that, in the world of fantasies and "I Wish..." and "What if?" I would trade the rest of my life for Vino's 12-months of 2010. After a year like that, how could you ever hope to hit higher peaks? (family not included)

 

[la.margna]

Vino rocks. Couldn't agree more with Joe Papp's statements. His custom TT machine is particularly nice. Wish he would add another season. Along with all "old stars" including Stuey, Jensie, Horner, Hincapie, etc. But guess that won't be the case, unfortunately.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

I'm not ashamed to admit that, in the world of fantasies and "I Wish..." and "What if?" I would trade the rest of my life for Vino's 12-months of 2010. After a year like that, how could you ever hope to hit higher peaks? (family not included)

the 2010? I think I would have gone for 2006. (since it is me I would race the tour that year ofc) And won easily

 

[JPM London]

Vino rocks. Couldn't agree more with Joe Papp's statements. His custom TT machine is particularly nice. Wish he would add another season. Along with all "old stars" including Stuey, Jensie, Horner, Hincapie, etc. But guess that won't be the case, unfortunately.

Time to set up the "senior tour"? Just like in tennis... I'd put my money on LeMond

Ah, there's nothing quite like nostalgia...

 

[CatsNK]

Holy moly - that is one smoking hot picture.

 

[joe_papp]

Holy moly - that is one smoking hot picture.

I'm very hetero but was thinking the same thing! Glad you said it tho! ha

Time to set up the "senior tour"? Just like in tennis... I'd put my money on LeMond

Ah, there's nothing quite like nostalgia...

Indeed.

Did you hear about Oakley's latest Clinic-specific lens for the sunglasses of those cyclists who are fans of Vino? It's Rose-tinted. lol

Vino rocks. Couldn't agree more with Joe Papp's statements. His custom TT machine is particularly nice. Wish he would add another season. Along with all "old stars" including Stuey, Jensie, Horner, Hincapie, etc. But guess that won't be the case, unfortunately.

Thanks. And yeah, Vino always has cool kit with unique customizations, and he looks great on the bike - or at least he's great to watch.

I wish Vino would continue for another season or two, too, but only if he got better, or at least didn't get any worse. SWIM, however, wishes for Vino to win the Olympic road race with Vampire-blood augmenting his system, if need be - but insists Vino retire at the end of the season to secure and protect his second career legacy. I told you SWIM was conflicted...

the 2010? I think I would have gone for 2006. (since it is me I would race the tour that year ofc) And won easily

Fair enough! I guess I subconsciously excluded pre-ban Vino years but no reason for that. I was neither a huge fan nor an opponent of Vino before 2007, but when he came back in late-2009, I really took note.

After all, "Like any sport, professional cycling involves a bit of showmanship, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that. Over the years, we've come to expect a bit of attention-grabbing "flambullience," whether it's Mario Cipollini's smarmy insouciance, Vladimir Karpets's heroic mullet and facial hair configuration, or Mark Cavendish's cat-cleaning-its-ear victory salute. Furthermore, it stands to reason that sponsors also like to get into the act, providing their more popular riders with things like custom-painted bikes and idiotic glasses. However, when Vinokourov put on a jersey bearing his own photorealistic likeness, he arguably went further than any rider before him ever has by promoting himself with a picture of himself on himself, thus essentially breaking the "fourth wall" of self-promotion."

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2009/08/undeterred-powered-by-ego-repelled-by.html

 

[JPM London]

Joe - is it just me or is he sitting a bit low? Seems he could stretch his legs more, no?

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Joe - is it just me or is he sitting a bit low? Seems he could stretch his legs more, no?

feet is on the way up + you leg shall not be streched all the way out

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

I'm very hetero but was thinking the same thing! Glad you said it tho! ha


Fair enough! I guess I subconsciously excluded pre-ban Vino years but no reason for that. I was neither a huge fan nor an opponent of Vino before 2007, but when he came back in late-2009, I really took note.

pre-ban vino is my favouite because me true love for cycling lays in the big mountains and even a Vino 2010 form was not even near where he used to be pre - ban sadly
P.S can i borrow the picture?

 

[JPM London]

feet is on the way up + you leg shall not be streched all the way out

Yeah, I know, but still looks a bit off to me - but what do I know, I'd be lucky to get on the bike facing the right way...

 

[joe_papp]

Joe - is it just me or is he sitting a bit low? Seems he could stretch his legs more, no?

too tough for me to call, but not a pic I'd feel comfortable judging from anyway.

 

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[rxgqgxnyfz]

YEeEEEEEEEEEEDEEDSDSDDS
sdgfsdfsa dfsa sad fdsa

 

[Classic]

I don't know why I love him, but I do. Yay, Vino!

 

[nvpacchi]

Epic!! Unbelievable finish for him

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

hhmm.... oh yea!


VINOOO IS THE KING !!!!!!!!

 

[Apollonius]

Great win from the seasoned pro! What a star!!!!!!

 

[Steel4Ever]

BOOM!!!

Two perfect attacks.

I'm sure VINO! had his 2000 German sandwich/T-Mobile snub in mind when he crushed the field.
(Remember how angry he was???)