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Spinnin' Wheel: February 2008
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Sunday, February 24, 2008. ToC Stage 7: Love To Eat Them Mousies. One of my mother's favorite T-shirts was the famous cartoon by B Kliban. I had my doubts (forgive me! But George did just enough to keep Zirbel within reach. I could see George had enough to bridge the gap, and I was afraid he was playing too many games. I had a feeling he could blow past Zirbel, and was relieved when he finally made the move. But then they all grouped up again, and started playing games again, argh! I don't know that I've...
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Spinnin' Wheel: October 2007
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Friday, October 12, 2007. I stood by my car, staring, struck by the exquisite timing and "it's a sign! Of it all. They probably thought I was just another ignoramus wondering why they were dressed that way. But I was actually jumping up and down inside, thinking, "Hey! Do you see my Smith and Nephew jersey? Do you know what that means? Are you Floyd supporters too? I almost wanted to shout, "Go Floyd! But I'm much too shy for that. And I suppose that would. The diabolical beauty of the Cadillac Challenge.
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Spinnin' Wheel: June 2007
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Thursday, June 21, 2007. OCD'n on the OTB. I hate it, and I'm not in love with the cover art. I always thought One Tough Bitch. Would be the perfect title, but I guess Arlene wouldn't want that on the coffee table. But the hard cover, underneath the jacket, is pure yellow, you go Floyd! Fair warning: if you want to have your own personal first experience with this book, read no further. And if you're averse to overwrought sentimental goo, well, what are you doing here in the first place? Immortalized in ...
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Spinnin' Wheel: May 2008
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Saturday, May 17, 2008. Giro d'Italia 2008 Stages 7 and 8: Inspired By True Events. Watching this Giro is kind of like watching a docu-drama. You want to take it on its face value and just enjoy the ride. But you're afraid of finding out later that significant facts were fictionalized, thus changing the whole feeling of the story. I want to believe that no one is so stupid to still be doping now, but people do stupid s* * every day, why should cycling be different? Should they even be here? Rumor has it ...
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Spinnin' Wheel: Tour of California 2009 Stage 4: You Had To Be There
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Tour of California 2009 Stage 4: You Had To Be There. Many a rider diary has provided eloquent descriptions of crazy stage starts, but there's nothing like seeing it for oneself. The riding was hardcore for nearly two hours straight, completely insane. One attack after another, providing great entertainment. There was Christian Vande Velde and George Hincapie in the same break, wouldn't that have been fun! Most courageous of the day went to Tyler Hamilton - I figured that on...
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Spinnin' Wheel: Tour of California 2009 Stage 1: Women and Children First
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Monday, February 16, 2009. Tour of California 2009 Stage 1: Women and Children First. No, not in the disaster sense, although we had the water for it. With no live video for much of the men's race, we were treated to the women's crit and the adorable kids races at the finish. Good sports all, including the great crowds cheering them on. Speaking of Basso, most courageous rider? Ivan "most chicken-s* * non-confession confession" Basso? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Bottle," to Lance, classic As the ...
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Spinnin' Wheel: When Worlds Collide: Lance, Greg, and how 'bout that TT?
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Thursday, September 25, 2008. When Worlds Collide: Lance, Greg, and how 'bout that TT? Let's get to the actual cycling first, because isn't that what it's all about? Garmin-Chipotle is continuing to get over that bridesmaid hurdle. We had Christian Vande Velde winning a hard-fought Tour of Missouri, and this week Tyler Farrar getting a sweet win in France. Big congrats to both and to the great teammates that got them there. Noting ever so wryly that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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Spinnin' Wheel: August 2007
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Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Deutschland Tour Stage 5: True Grit. Strength in numbers doesn't always work for you. In 1969, Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman had each other in the best actor category, but they split the vote and John Wayne won for the aforementioned cowboy movie of a different kind. And today at the Deutschland Tour, we saw true grit beat the numbers again, as Jens Voigt put on a great, gutsy performance to stay in the lead. Thomas, dear, I kid because I love. Obviously, I love me some Tour, bu...
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Andy Schleck: Best Bike Racer in the Universe: July 2011
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Cadel Evans Still Does Not. Whose Gloucester video is better? Sunday, July 24, 2011. Best Bike Racer in Universe.not necessarily in France. Above: Just a quick reminder of "old Cadel" He still needs someone to shave that dern unibrow. Above: the Schleck brothers tower over the squeaky voiced Aussie despite the lower steps on the podium. This is attributed to the fact that while being raised by wild dingoes in the outback; Cadel survived on babies stolen from Ayers Rock and vegemite sandwiches. Thus, of c...
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Andy Schleck: Best Bike Racer in the Universe: Giro D'Italia Stage 3---Cursed
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Cadel Evans Still Does Not. Whose Gloucester video is better? Monday, May 9, 2011. Giro D'Italia Stage 3- -Cursed. Weylandt had recently joined the Leopard Trek Luxembourg squad founded by Andy and Frank Schleck (among others). In light of today's tragedy; Wouter Weylandt's. Loss of life- I'd like to examine the history of Giro D'Italia and specifically Stage 3. Unfortunately I saw the images of Weylandt immediately after the crash on Universal Sports. My heartfelt condolences go out to Weyland't family,...
