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I hear it more like Ter Day Fraaaance. And I haven't caught him saying it any differnt.Originally Posted by snapdragen
I haven't watched much of the Tour this year, is it true Bobke is actually saying Tour de France properly? I prefer Ter Day France
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Thread: Paul & Phil -- Bingo anyone?
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07-22-2008, 12:01 PM #16
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It's getting grippy out there...
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07-22-2008, 12:23 PM #17
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07-22-2008, 01:30 PM #18
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Oh, I have! He's made kind of a point of it.
Though, I loved his route description a few days ago all in Italian. He really got fired up. I wonder how much caffeine he drinks?Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-22-2008, 04:36 PM #19
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That's hysterical!
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07-23-2008, 06:04 AM #20
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LOL - I might have to use that one. Originally Posted by rij73
I can't resist telling hubby that I'm in a spot of bother on nearly every ride. I don't think he's as amused as I am.
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07-23-2008, 08:20 AM #21
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I was so aware of all their little phrases last night... They called the chasing group "marauders" and said something about them being on a raid. They also kept talking about the "rarified air" at the high altitude.
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07-23-2008, 08:29 AM #22
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How else would you describe it? Originally Posted by rij73
rarefy - to make rare, thin, porous, or less dense (Wester).
Trust me, the oxygen is pretty rare at 10,000 feet elevation, and gets more rare the higher you go
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07-23-2008, 11:55 AM #23
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how about "front end of the main field"
..that seems to be one of the favorites....never met a bike that I didn't wanna ride.
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07-23-2008, 11:57 AM #24
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My all-time favorite was from Paul during a mountain stage a few years ago: His legs are screaming, "Bridge to engine room: more power," but there...is...no...more.
