Silly TdF musings...

[Kalidurga]

How do they do that and continue to pedal without making a mess of things?

That's what makes them pros

I remain alone in my utter dislike of bobroll. Especially as someone who would throw his bike.

Have you ever read any of Bobke's books about his days racing mtb and his intro to the Tour? No, wait, you might actually like him even less if you did... though I loved him even more! Wacky stuff

[roadie gal]

Another thought on those silly yellow shorts: You'd think the guys would want their "Look at my Peepee" arrow pointing UP rather than down, wouldn't you?

[maryellen]

<<I remain alone in my utter dislike of bobroll.>>

Zzencentury, you are *not* alone in your dislike of Bob Roll. I can't stand him. I want Phil and Paul announcing, not Bob Roll. Every year I'm tempted to write the channel and ask them to change the coverage . . . but I don't do it.

[DrBadger]

<<I remain alone in my utter dislike of bobroll.>>

Zzencentury, you are *not* alone in your dislike of Bob Roll. I can't stand him. I want Phil and Paul announcing, not Bob Roll. Every year I'm tempted to write the channel and ask them to change the coverage . . . but I don't do it.

If you watch, or tape, the live morning coverage of the Tour on Versus you will get Phil and Paul commentating, and you only have to listen to Bob Roll for the pre-race stuff. I think that it works well.... watch the live broadcast for pretty much race only coverage and Phil and Paul, watch the "expanded coverage" in the evening to get some Phil and Paul, lots of Bob Roll, and other interviews and such.

Personally, I get a kick out of Bob Roll, but I can see why some don't like him.

[Eden]

So Rasumussen's nickname "chicken" has been supplying a pretty good stream of (lame so sorry, lame ) amuzement for us....

Rasmussen's teammates - chicken tenders
Rasmussen tired - fried chicken
Rasmussen in the pack - chicken sandwich
Rasmussen break away - chicken flying the coop
Rasmussen's muzette - chicken feed

oooohhh that's bad - anyone care to add.....

[Kalidurga]

Eden, you provided the biggest laugh I've had in days Those are (yes, lame, but still) hysterical!

I wonder how Menchov would feel about being referred to as a "chicken tender"

[Zen]

I'm out of the loop. How did Rasmussen get to be a chicken?

And what is wrong with these spectators crowding the cyclists? That must be so irritating. I think there should be a vehicle that precedes the riders with big outrigger arms on each side.