Silly TdF musings...

[Kano]

Oooh, that's right Eden! I forgot about that!

"I'm Tom, and I am Special-ized!"


So, I'm watching, sort of, as I read the forum -- can't really see the TV from this desk, but...

I think the guy who's not Bob, I think he might actually be saying "Leaky Gas" instead of Phil's version!


Karen in Boise

[Zen]

the guy who's not Bob...

That would be Big Al as I like to call him. He loves it when I call him that

It's REALLY windy there! I can't imagine riding in that. I've had a fear of riding in the wind ever since I got blowed over trying to out-sprint a storm . Storm won.

[McDeb]

I can't believe that my first post here is a link to a photo of that Saunier Duval rider caught in a "private moment". But since it seems to be a popular subject, here you go:

http://www.tdfblog.com/2007/07/cant-a-guy-get-.html



I promise my next post will be a little more G-Rated. Love this forum. I've been lurking for awhile.

By the way - I totally agree about the Euskaltel-Euskadi plumber shorts, the crotch heart distraction, and that Bobke rocks.

[RoadRaven]

OK... His name is Matt Keenan... the Aussie commentator that fills in on our coverage around Phil and Paul's coverage... the one I referred to earlier that always... ALWAYS... talks about this guy in the tour called Cancerella...

Well, tonight he said a classic - the start of stage 15 (not a spoiler) but any of you that get his coverage...

Watch for him talking about the reaction of Salvadelli, or the peloton to Salvadelli (promise, no spolier here) a few kms in.

He is talking about the reaction of the cyclists... he says instead "eraction"

Classic, huh?

[short cut sally]

Bobke is my favorite commentator. Love the smile and all those hand gestures he uses so frequently. I did see the blurp they did on him when he was a tour rider, where the chain fell off and he threw the bike down and explained how there was really no team supports like there is now. He had some wild hair in his day, and he even was laughing at his own clips. I've enjoyed the scenery, the commentators, and the vintage clips and pictures they show. The only problem i've had is seems like as soon as it gets down to like 13 miles or less to go, a commercial comes on and I fall asleep, so I have to wait till the next night to see who finished where. After reading this thread, i've had to pay attention to the "details" of some of the riders kits now..thanks girls..

[Kano]

This morning, Phil referred to the Brazilian guy, "Marie Oh Fisher" -- think that's right?

[Zen]

I can't believe that my first post here is a link to a photo of that Saunier Duval rider caught in a "private moment". But since it seems to be a popular subject, here you go:

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

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

[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.

[Eden]

Apparently there's a Danish cartoon character that is a chicken - Rasmussen being so skinny has been compared to the cartoon character (I've also heard him called skinny chicken and chicken legs...)
I've heard that nicknaming in the peleton is pretty common and you don't get to choose your own nickname... I think is more rare that we, the spectators, get to know what the nicknames are.

Rasmussen dancing on the pedals - funky chicken
Rasmussen's TT performace last year -........ chicken (I'll let you guess )

oh - as far as nicknames go - you know Manuel Beltran, even the commentators call him Tricky sometimes. Well its not because he is a good tactian. Apparently Tricky is the Spanish Sesame Street name for Cookie Monster - seems Beltran has a sweet tooth....