Tour talk -- Spoiler alert

**ny biker** · 07-09-2010, 12:50 PM

So, I feel really bad for Robbie McEwen. First he gets a bad cut on his elbow in a crash. Then he finds he's allergic to the medicine they gave him to prevent tetanus (he posted that on twitter a day or so ago). Then today this happens.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/...-mishap_127622

He was doing pretty well in the sprints, and now they're not sure he can start tomorrow. Really too bad.

**redrhodie** · 07-09-2010, 03:13 PM

There is no fighting in cycling! If you want to fight, play hockey.

Too bad for McEwen. That sucks.

**berkeley** · 07-09-2010, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by redrhodie

There is no fighting in cycling! If you want to fight, play hockey.

My DVR cut out right as that broke out. What the heck happened?

**PinkBike** · 07-09-2010, 07:57 PM

apparently costa elbowed barredo about 20k back. so barredo went after him. they got fined 400 swiss francs. barredo later apologized to costa.

as to cav, he was very nice when he signed my bicycle at the tour of california. yes he's young and brash and cocky -- how soon we forget -- robbie mcewen was young and brash and very cocky once.

i love the tour. every minute, every day.

**emily_in_nc** · 07-10-2010, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by PinkBike

i love the tour. every minute, every day.

DITTO! I go into serious withdrawal when it's over...it really makes the dog days of summer very enjoyable!

**buffybike** · 07-10-2010, 03:49 PM

I'm pretty much resigned to the couch tomorrow--tour in the morning, soccer in the afternoon! V. happy for Chavenel today--he was so proud. Good for him!! Anxious to see what happens in the mountains tomorrow.

**malkin** · 07-11-2010, 08:15 AM

What a great day for the Schleck fans!

**Dogmama** · 07-10-2010, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by ny biker

So, I feel really bad for Robbie McEwen. First he gets a bad cut on his elbow in a crash. Then he finds he's allergic to the medicine they gave him to prevent tetanus (he posted that on twitter a day or so ago). Then today this happens.

He was doing pretty well in the sprints, and now they're not sure he can start tomorrow. Really too bad.

I just saw on Velonews that he will start today (Saturday.)

**tulip** · 07-10-2010, 08:13 AM

Oh, what a great stage! I really like Chavanel and his genuine happiness at the whole thing. He's been at this for 10 years; he's finally in yellow--twice! Terrific attack and he really stayed out there. It was a good day for the French, and I hope there will be more! It might kinda make up for the soccer debacle, ya' know.

I watch on Eurosport and there's nary a mention of Armstrong. He's just one of many in the peleton. I find it refreshing, but I also wonder what the story is. Seems like Radio Shack isn't doing much of anything so far. Perhaps tomorrow they will show their colors, but with Kloden falling off the back today, I kinda doubt it.

**redrhodie** · 07-10-2010, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

Oh, what a great stage! I really like Chavanel and his genuine happiness at the whole thing. He's been at this for 10 years; he's finally in yellow--twice! Terrific attack and he really stayed out there. It was a good day for the French, and I hope there will be more!

I agree! 2 great rides by Quickstep! Chavanel was really amazing today.

**malkin** · 07-10-2010, 08:45 AM

I like it when the French do well at the Tour.
'Root, root, root for the home team...'

**redrhodie** · 07-10-2010, 11:29 AM

This is cool--pics of the making of the yellow and polka dot bikes that Chavanel and Pineau are riding:

http://picasaweb.google.be/113435145...lvainChavanel#

**redrhodie** · 07-10-2010, 11:51 AM

I just watched the whole slideshow. That's it...I'm moving to Belgium. Beautiful men, with frites for lunch.

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