Tour de France 2005

[Veronica]

I don't care that they decided to reinstate the time bonuses - I care that they decided to do it AFTER the race was over. After everyone had crossed the finish line. After everyone thought the GC was locked in and it didn't matter anymore except to make it home safe. I hope Levi and Gerolsteiner protest this and I hope the directors reverse their unfair and way-out-of-line decision.

I'm hoping they decided to reinstate the bonuses before the end of the race AND that they told everyone - except the commentators obviously. Well I would have liked to see Levi get in the top five, Vino rode one heck of a race today and deserved the bonus. And he did it with no help from his team. I hate to see such a tremendous victory clouded by miscommunication.

V.

[jobob]

It certainly wouldn't be the first time that OLN didn't get it right.

In retrospect it could very well be that everyone knew the time bonuses would apply at the finish, and Vino chose to go for it and perhaps Levi didn't have it left in him to counter, or, didn't expect Vino to get the win.

In which case, then, good for Vino.

Hi V., welcome home. Bring some cool weather with you, perchance?

[cindysue]

Veronica,

Do tell! How was your trip?

and, Welcome back!

[Veronica]

Veronica,

Do tell! How was your trip?

It was FABULOUS! Gorgeous scenery, great weather, tremendous food. The North Umpqua trail is tough and not for anyone afraid of heights. I discovered I prefer "Death" to the left rather than the right, especially when I'm climbing.

Thom's been processing pictures and I've been doing laundry and repacking much of the day since we're off again on Tues. for a week with family in Maine. Hopefully we'll have the pictures ready and up on the web site tonight.


I am covered with bruises, scrapes and insect bites. I tried on the dress I'm wearing to my reunion and Thom asked me if they make leg make up. Yeah, probably, but I'm kinda proud of how beat up my legs look, 'cause I got back on my bike after each and every crash. (Only two REAL ones Jo - and no broken bones!)


V.

[slinkedog]

Welcome back, V, well, at least for a day! I've missed hearing from you!

Sounds like your trip was quite the adventure! Can't wait to see those pictures. Have fun at your reunion... we did mine in June and it turned out to be really fun. I hope you guys have a great time.