1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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1066familyman
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So if this is right then Quintana has a 2 minute lead on the Uran group. Two minutes taken on a supposed neutralised descent of the Stelvio 
And double, Rolland is with Qunitana and Hesjedal too. How the bloody hell did that happen!?
And double
, Rolland is with Qunitana and Hesjedal too. How the bloody hell did that happen!?
I got back from my spin to see the last km of the Stelvio.
That's didn't look much like professional sport to me.
That's didn't look much like professional sport to me.
- Jul 7, 2003
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1066familyman
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I'll tell you what - Pierre Rolland for rider of this Giro so far?
Fair play to him, been very aggressive all race and deserves a high GC placing or a stage win at the very least.
Fair play to him, been very aggressive all race and deserves a high GC placing or a stage win at the very least.
Ohhh someone's a little sensitive, keep your airedale on.What is this, Moan At The Mods Week?
It's all a bit suspicious to me.
First Hans 'pops' in to say hello, and now our second mod in less than a week.
Not only that but our first girlie as well.
This is a local thread for local people, there's nothing to see here.
- Jul 7, 2003
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It's basically a Mod conspiracy, to ensure control of every thread on the board. Bozza has actually made me go and buy a bike just so I can legitimately contribute to this one
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,641
I have tried out the one I want & it seems good. I've just got to get them to fit a female-specific saddle to it (not getting a women's specific bike as I found the standard one more comfortable).
Horton's halftime iceberg
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Apologies, been watching on Eurosport, just seen it on SS2 didn't realise it was just highlights.
Anyhow Nairo Quintana in the lead on the road, somethings gotta give
Horton's halftime iceberg
Blooming Marvellous
6K and they will start talking to you, once they have dissected todays Giro stage.
I am the reverse and have small hands so I use a women's bars and gearing brake system, whatever works, but sounds like you is getting a fun bike, triathlons beckon...
- Jul 7, 2003
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That's what I quite like the idea of, never done one before as I've only ever had mountain bikes (and I hated running). But once I've got a road bike, it's more of an option. The running in a sprint triathlon isn't that far, & I've run a couple of marathons so I know I can do it if I train. Always been a good swimmer anyway, so I am keen to give it a go.
More likely in the immediate future is a sportive or two, just to get me out & about & in good company. I can't tell you how keen I am to get on the bike & head out. It's driving me nuts how long it's taking HR to sort out my voucher. We had two options via work: one through independent retailers & one through Halfords. Needless to say, I avoided Halfords. I actually wanted to buy the Giant through a local shop in Haywards Heath but it turned out they weren't in the scheme. Shame, as the owner was incredibly helpful. Hence I went to Giant in Shoreham instead. But they've also been really knowledgeable and have given me all sorts of advice, so I'm just hoping to finally get it sorted out in the next week or so.
I know I won't qualify as a GEEK just yet, but I'm hoping that, once I've knocked off a few hundred miles, you might consider accepting me into your gang
I'm doing my first sprint triathlon in July - I also would never have considered this before getting a road bike. The most difficult bit is getting up at 6am to go for a swim when the pool is quiet! Oh and running, I don't like running!
Horton's halftime iceberg
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That's what I quite like the idea of, never done one before as I've only ever had mountain bikes (and I hated running). But once I've got a road bike, it's more of an option. The running in a sprint triathlon isn't that far, & I've run a couple of marathons so I know I can do it if I train. Always been a good swimmer anyway, so I am keen to give it a go.
More likely in the immediate future is a sportive or two, just to get me out & about & in good company. I can't tell you how keen I am to get on the bike & head out. It's driving me nuts how long it's taking HR to sort out my voucher. We had two options via work: one through independent retailers & one through Halfords. Needless to say, I avoided Halfords. I actually wanted to buy the Giant through a local shop in Haywards Heath but it turned out they weren't in the scheme. Shame, as the owner was incredibly helpful. Hence I went to Giant in Shoreham instead. But they've also been really knowledgeable and have given me all sorts of advice, so I'm just hoping to finally get it sorted out in the next week or so.
I know I won't qualify as a GEEK just yet, but I'm hoping that, once I've knocked off a few hundred miles, you might consider accepting me into your gang
You need to be watching Quintana at present only 1 K to go
http://www.raisport.rai.it/dl/raisport/direttaGiro.html
PS I havent riden my bike for over 5 years so I don't count on riding front, very unfit
- Jul 7, 2003
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You see, I may be a mod, and a girl too, but I do (I think) know who you're talking about.
He's the funny looking little Colombian man isn't he? Did well in the last TdF?
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Brilliant ride by Ryder pretty much stayed on Quintana' wheel all the way up
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Yes currently waiting for Uran to finish the climb to see if he will leading the Giro, Uran has about a minute to get up a seriously nasty climb
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,641
Just been watching via your link. I'm quite into watching cycling lately. Saw highlights of some British tour series race on TV last night: they were hammering it around the cobbles of Aberystwyth in the pissing rain. Hair raising.
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Come on Stat, we now have a Women's ToB, with same set up and prize money I believe - I bet you wouldn't call Marianne Vos a girly to her face
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/may/27/is-the-word-girl-offensive
She aint a MOD for nothing....
Blimey you can stick that final climb up yer bottom.
That looked proper nasty.
Fairly obviously Quintana has been looking at this stage, it was virtually made for him.
Great ride from NSC's finest.
Wilco is really impressing me.
Gonna have to give kudos to Evans that was a really gutsy ride.
But I bet he blows my goodwill the moment a microphone is put in front of him.
That looked proper nasty.
Fairly obviously Quintana has been looking at this stage, it was virtually made for him.
Great ride from NSC's finest.
Wilco is really impressing me.
Gonna have to give kudos to Evans that was a really gutsy ride.
But I bet he blows my goodwill the moment a microphone is put in front of him.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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That was incredible. What a road, what a performance from Quintana, and Ryder too. Less than a minute separating Cadel in 3rd from Ryder in 9th now, but no catching Quintana after this.
I LOVE the fact that this third week of the Giro coincides with Half Term, so I can watch it live, for once.
I LOVE the fact that this third week of the Giro coincides with Half Term, so I can watch it live, for once.