My experience when I was at the tour in '04 is that the French people don't hate him. In fact it seemed like many liked him, and at least all respected what he had accomplished. Don't confuse the French people with the media and the tour organizers.
Phil even commented during the tour yesterday when you heard the tremendously loud screams for Lance when Astana came to the line, how well liked he actually is by the French people.
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07-08-2009, 05:23 AM #1
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07-08-2009, 05:31 AM #2
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He's a walking, living, still racing legend in their race-- I'd scramble to meet him and salute him as well
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07-08-2009, 05:38 AM #3
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Knowing that Lance has passed my front door many many times... I don't live too far from Eddy Merckx's house where he stays quite often. I often see pro cyclists train here.
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Well he nearly bumped my shoulder last year and I was struck speechless like some highschool girl.
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07-08-2009, 05:48 AM #5
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Originally Posted by Possegal
Well he nearly bumped my shoulder last year and I was struck speechless like some highschool girl.
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ooooh, another great cycling day! Nice job Voeckler! And very nice Cancellara. Love to see you in yellow!
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07-08-2009, 01:11 PM #7
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Spoilers go here.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...light=voecklerFrends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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07-08-2009, 05:47 AM #8
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I am envious!!! When I finally get back to Belgium I will have to make it coincide with Gent-Wevelgem or somesuch
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