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creekster · 04-30-2006, 08:12 AM

Anyone following this? Valverde is kicking some butt. The guy can sprint and climb. He may be peaking a bit too early this year (as might Flandis, btw) but this guy will be a force to be reckioned with in the future and even though he may not win the tour this year (but I won't say he can't) he will probably be in the mix to such a degree that he will affect the outcome.

creekster · 05-01-2006, 01:27 AM

After popping off about valverde he goes out and stinke\s it up in the ITT, finishing 14th. Oh well; I still think he bears watching.

Did you see The Kaiser's time? Almost 50 minutes down at the finish. Ouch. Strudel boy is going to ride the Giro, he says, but not try to win in orde ot prepare for the TdF while still racing.

And yes, I do realize I am having this conversation with myself. Why do you ask?

No reason. as you were.

bluegoose · 05-01-2006, 08:04 PM

I've not followed this tour at all. But I have also wondered if it is possible that Landis might be peaking too early. No doubt he has worked extra hard this offseason, it'll be interesting to see if he still has his legs come the first week of July.

I say, yes, as he is setting himslef up to be a serious contender in Le Tour.

Did you hear the other day when someone asked him if he hopes to be the next Lance. His response, "Yes, that would be nice." Nothing like saying it how it is. I also wouldn't mind being the next Lance, so thanks for asking. $19 million a year to ride a bike? Not bad.

creekster · 05-01-2006, 09:14 PM

I would like to be the next Lance too, as long as I didn't have to work too hard, leave my wife and date Sheryl Crow, and as long as I could hang onto all the family's valuables, if you know what I mean. As with most things, it typically looks better on the outsdide than it does on the inside, right? Naaa, I'm sure it's great.

bluegoose · 05-01-2006, 09:53 PM

Good points creekster. My life is really pretty good right now, despite my meager earnings, spaghetti noodle quadriceps, lack of fame and fortune, and the fact that I am very happily married with a wife and 3 kids that I absolutely adore. Can't have it all, I suppose.

04-30-2006, 08:12 AM	#1
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Tour de Romandie Anyone following this? Valverde is kicking some butt. The guy can sprint and climb. He may be peaking a bit too early this year (as might Flandis, btw) but this guy will be a force to be reckioned with in the future and even though he may not win the tour this year (but I won't say he can't) he will probably be in the mix to such a degree that he will affect the outcome. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

05-01-2006, 01:27 AM	#2
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	After popping off about valverde he goes out and stinke\s it up in the ITT, finishing 14th. Oh well; I still think he bears watching. Did you see The Kaiser's time? Almost 50 minutes down at the finish. Ouch. Strudel boy is going to ride the Giro, he says, but not try to win in orde ot prepare for the TdF while still racing. And yes, I do realize I am having this conversation with myself. Why do you ask? No reason. as you were. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

05-01-2006, 09:14 PM	#4
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	I would like to be the next Lance too, as long as I didn't have to work too hard, leave my wife and date Sheryl Crow, and as long as I could hang onto all the family's valuables, if you know what I mean. As with most things, it typically looks better on the outsdide than it does on the inside, right? Naaa, I'm sure it's great. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

05-01-2006, 08:04 PM	#3
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I've not followed this tour at all. But I have also wondered if it is possible that Landis might be peaking too early. No doubt he has worked extra hard this offseason, it'll be interesting to see if he still has his legs come the first week of July. I say, yes, as he is setting himslef up to be a serious contender in Le Tour. Did you hear the other day when someone asked him if he hopes to be the next Lance. His response, "Yes, that would be nice." Nothing like saying it how it is. I also wouldn't mind being the next Lance, so thanks for asking. $19 million a year to ride a bike? Not bad.

05-01-2006, 09:53 PM	#5
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Good points creekster. My life is really pretty good right now, despite my meager earnings, spaghetti noodle quadriceps, lack of fame and fortune, and the fact that I am very happily married with a wife and 3 kids that I absolutely adore. Can't have it all, I suppose.