EPIC RIVALRY on Versus!

**malkin** · 07-03-2010, 10:23 AM

Alberto & Lance? Nah--That's clearly hype.

Watching the prologue this morning it became clear to me that the real rivalry is between Progressive and Geico.

**ny biker** · 07-03-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by malkin

Alberto & Lance? Nah--That's clearly hype.

Watching the prologue this morning it became clear to me that the real rivalry is between Progressive and Geico.

This is why I record the stages and ff through the commercials.

I did watch Lance's commercial for the Nissan Leaf. Mostly because I hope the car is a big step forward in non-gas-hog technology. And because I'm sick of breathing in foul exhaust while I ride.

**Eden** · 07-03-2010, 11:16 AM

<snort>

I love TIVO...... I actually put it on live this morning though... I was out in the kitchen cooking for a dinner party tonight, so I wasn't watching. Being just a prologue listening was good enough, and I kind of just tuned out all ads. The one with the "whoohoo" song was kind of hard to ignore, but I couldn't tell you what it was advertising.

**Blue_Fedora** · 07-03-2010, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by ny biker

This is why I record the stages and ff through the commercials.

I did watch Lance's commercial for the Nissan Leaf. Mostly because I hope the car is a big step forward in non-gas-hog technology. And because I'm sick of breathing in foul exhaust while I ride.

I hear ya! I can't wait for the Leaf... and the Chevy Volt! I finally bought a hybrid this year (Honda Insight... EXCELLENT car and I looooooooove it for more reasons than my bike fits nicely right in the back!) but have been wanting to check out the Volt ever since it was announced.

**Trek420** · 07-03-2010, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by ny biker

I did watch Lance's commercial for the Nissan Leaf. Mostly because I hope the car is a big step forward in non-gas-hog technology. And because I'm sick of breathing in foul exhaust while I ride.

Hate to say this but it's only a big step forward if the electricity itself is from a clean or cleaner source. If your electricity comes from a spewing coal plant or even oil powered plant

it's not that much of a leap.

If I could go solar (can't afford it, have a condo right now they wouldn't let me even if I could) I'd want one! And my roof would be my gas station.

Till then I want to live as "car light" as I can.

Meanwhile I'm very happy that Tesla is gearing up to build their cars near here. It may be a boost for the local economy and bring good jobs back.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...ess&id=7455601

Selfishly I'm hoping it tweaks my property value up a smidge.

Meanwhile, keep riding your bikes.

**KnottedYet** · 07-03-2010, 04:00 PM

I am in the process of playing with the free "Le Tour" app for iPod/iPhone. I don't have a TV and the Le Tour website doesn't always load well. I'm hoping I can get my Tour fix from the comfort of my cozy chair...

So far the app seems pretty sexy, and easier for my little brain to manage than the website. (it even has videos!)

**Trek420** · 07-03-2010, 04:03 PM

There's an ap for that? What about Tour de Schmaltz? http://nyvelocity.com/content/featur...our-duh-france

**KnottedYet** · 07-03-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Trek420

There's an ap for that? What about Tour de Schmaltz? http://nyvelocity.com/content/featur...our-duh-france

Far as I know, Schmalz doesn't have an app. If he does, I want it!

(I love him like I love Snobby!) (the guest writer while Schmalz is in Iowa... not so much)

**Aggie_Ama** · 07-03-2010, 04:12 PM

We DVR too. Remember a few years ago with the insanely obnoxious Saab commercial? It was something about rewinding.

**Crankin** · 07-03-2010, 04:44 PM

I wish they would bring the Mojitos back...

**Trek420** · 07-03-2010, 05:34 PM

Here, only for you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2ZA-...eature=related

**Bike Chick** · 07-04-2010, 04:00 AM

We DVR it as well. I remember those obnoxious SAAB commercials and was it Hampton Inn who also had the same commercial over and over and over??? I was even sick of looking at Cadillacs after 3 weeks (and I love Cadillacs). Problem with watching it at the end of the day is that we fall asleep half-way through and miss the end of the stage (getting old you know).

**Eden** · 07-04-2010, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Bike Chick

.......and was it Hampton Inn who also had the same commercial over and over and over???

I remember that commercial.... you see, when I was in college my next door neighbor played that stupid "what I like about you" song over and over and over and over again.... the Hampton Inn commercial brought back my nightmare....

**badgercat** · 07-04-2010, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the chuckle.

No TV here... I only get highlight reels online. I pulled some up a little while ago and was surprised how quiet it was there... I guess subconsciously, I've just started expecting vuvuzelas at international sporting events.

**tulip** · 07-06-2010, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by KnottedYet

I am in the process of playing with the free "Le Tour" app for iPod/iPhone. I don't have a TV and the Le Tour website doesn't always load well. I'm hoping I can get my Tour fix from the comfort of my cozy chair...

So far the app seems pretty sexy, and easier for my little brain to manage than the website. (it even has videos!)

Knotted, I tried to send you a PM about this, but your PM mailbox is full! Send me a PM if you want the info.

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