Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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Wow, just incredible, never thought he'd do it.
Theres a chance that Remco could be in yellow come the end of friday. Also JV took some serious time from Pogacar in the time trial last year. But yeah. I hope its not a reapeat of the Giro.Don't think the TdF has been this over by the end of stage 4 since I don't know when!
Word for word.Wow, I’ve only just found out, only just watched my Eurosport recording. The No1 British sportsman for me, I love Cav. It’s emotional.
The final km was brutal, elbows and bashing, at an insane speed.
Same here... only just seen it on Sky News. I've got today's stage recorded but haven't had a chance to FF through it. I love Cav too and was gutted at what happened last year. Wasn't optimistic that he'd get the vital stage win, so this is amazing news. I will watch it tomorrow. There's nothing else going on tomorrow after allWow, I’ve only just found out, only just watched my Eurosport recording. The No1 British sportsman for me, I love Cav. It’s emotional.
The final km was brutal, elbows and bashing, at an insane speed.
Amazing from Cav. It just opened up for him there. Merckx was riding against semi pros, farmers and postmen whereas Cav has done it in a far more competitive era. Hope it doesnt get beaten.
Same here... only just seen it on Sky News. I've got today's stage recorded but haven't had a chance to FF through it. I love Cav too and was gutted at what happened last year. Wasn't optimistic that he'd get the vital stage win, so this is amazing news. I will watch it tomorrow. There's nothing else going on tomorrow after all
Moses would have been proud
Yes, ITV focussed on the chain drop immediately after the stage had finished.Anyone else notice his rear mech break, & chain throw, just after he crossed the line?!
Never used to like Cav in his early days, but the years have mellowed him & absolutely delighted hes got that record.
I noticed someone bunny hopping a fallen rider about 100m before the finish line.Anyone else notice his rear mech break, & chain throw, just after he crossed the line?!
Never used to like Cav in his early days, but the years have mellowed him & absolutely delighted hes got that record.
I noticed someone bunny hopping a fallen rider about 100m before the finish line.
Yes, ITV focussed on the chain drop immediately after the stage had finished.
Unlike you I have always loved Cav. And I love him more and more every year.
Welcome backSame here. He was a little outspoken from time to time, imho honest, similar to Lewis Hamilton who also had British haters. Didn’t affect my adoration at all. Post race yesterday Eurosport actually touched on this, their quartet pre-dismissed “the online haters” who’ll claim Cav should’ve been stripped of the win because he took a path to the left 100m out.
Just caught up including. Great post ride interview. I love listening to him speak.Same here. He was a little outspoken from time to time, imho honest, similar to Lewis Hamilton who also had British haters. Didn’t affect my adoration at all. Post race yesterday Eurosport actually touched on this, their quartet pre-dismissed “the online haters” who’ll claim Cav should’ve been stripped of the win because he took a path to the left 100m out.
I was trying to avoid spoilers but failed. It did not reduce my enjoyment one bit. What a way to do it. It could have been an easy, full team lead-out but no, done the hard way. I had my doubt after Saturday but that was magnificent and worthy of a record holder. My late Mum loved the Tour and Cav in particular so I cheered for her too.A friend broke the news, but then worried they’d ruined me watching the recording. Far from it, a seminal day for me. I was slightly pessimistic too, only because at 39 did he have the power against the powerhouses many years younger.