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life is like the tide…it comes and goes on its own timeTDF 2009 Stage 7 Conquer the Mountain
What a day for the Italians! What a day for Team Astana! What a team player, Armstrong! He said. “the Team won’t be the problem.”
TDF 2009 Stage 5 = Velo Voekler
One of the names I truly wanted to see on the team listings was that of Thomas Voekler, that spunky kid who wore the yellow jersey for 10 days, until Armstrong decided to make his move and take it away. I like this kid; he works hard, won’t quit, and he’s a great young hope for the French riders. I like to see this guy do well and win a stage. Congrats to Voekler.
Trivia
Are you following anyone from Team Versus on Twitter? I’m following Paul Sherwin.
Notes of a consummate tourist
So close to the border, a large percentage of the population of Perpignan is of Spanish descent. While there are a lot of rocky beaches along the coast, this area boasts wide sandy beaches. The usual vestiges of history from Roman and the Middle Ages are to be found, the usual cathedrals, etc. etc. etc. Well, actually, go there during the summer and enjoy the lively nightlife, beaches and wine.
TDF 2009 Stage 4 TTT
Is there really a rift developing within Team Astana after yesterday’s stage? That’s what some commentators are saying. What do you think?
By now, you know how the team time trial (TTT) played out. I think there can be no doubt that Lance will close that fraction of a second gap between him and Cancellara in pretty short order. There’s a lot at stake: Team Astana’s name, payback for Johann Bruyneel, Lance’s quest (pick one) – and, oh, yeh, that yellow jersey.
Nonetheless, I’m watching the rebroadcast – not able to watch it at work because, well, I’m working.
Notes of a consummate tourist
Nostradamus was a student of the Univ. of Montpellier. Montpellier sits in the Languedoc-Rossillon wine region, from where comes about 40% of the total wine production in France. There’s also a Catalan connection to the region, with a daily train running between Barcelona and Montpellier. Hence, you can find tapas in France!
TDF 2009 Stage 3
OK, so I had to deal with interruptions in connectivity at work…and, well, work, so there was no opportunity to blog. Plus, the live tracker that was so reliable last year isn’t so much this year. hmmm…
Anyway, unless you’ve been kept in the dark on purpose, you already know that Cavendish (Team Columbia) came through, again, with his 2nd stage win of this year’s Tour. The man simply looks unbeatable.
Earlier, it seemed as though Armstrong (finishing 3rd in the stage) was playing mind games with the peloton, perhaps just trying to stay out of harm’s way, but still letting the kids know he’s still able to kick some butt. Someone mentioned the heat, even he said the heat’s a factor. But, hey – he’s from Austin, where we’re going through our usual triple digit summer.
Trivia
It’s just a little weird to not see Hincapie riding support for Lance. But, good for Big George for being the great mentor to the new guys on Team Columbia.
Notes of a consummate tourist
Still in Provence, Stage 3 takes the riders along the Marseillais to the land of French cowboys, the legendary Carmargue. Called the “French Florida,” this unique area between the Med and the Rhone is home to pink flamingos flocking to the marshlands, the famous big bulls and beautiful horses.
