Tour de France 2011 talk

[Possegal]

I always stay away from this thread in the day until I get home and watch the tour. Don't want to be spoiled. I love how today, all the posts are about commercials.

I seriously don't even know what IZOD one you are all talking about. I must have selective amnesia, and that isn't a good effect for a commercial to have!

[azfiddle]

I have also found the online subscription "sub-optimal". I got a few minutes and then it disappeared.

I'm not happy about it!

My DH and I went back to Carmichael Training Systems office again tonight and got the narration of highlights from Gord Fraser again. So cool - he was able to show us exactly when people made moves that worked or didn't work. His "man" Tyler Farrar was just a bit too late. They showed us statistics from Andre Greipel, including his power meter output for the last 3 km from Stage 7, when he placed 3rd. He had repeated spikes of 1000 watts and then went up to 1600 watts on his final sprint!!! For comparison, a normal rider (like one being trained through Carmichael Training Systems) would be at about 250 watts riding in El Tour de Tucson, at a point where they had rhythmic breathing and found it hard to talk.

There are a lot of freebies, too- dinner (last week pizza, this week some nice sandwiches and a pasta salad) and promo packets of GU, Probars and fruitition bars. They've gotten a few people to sign up for their spin classes though (including my DH).

[buffybike]

Anyone missing morning rides because you're watching the Tour? (raises hand)

I know, I know...I could go for a morning ride and watch the Primetime Show at 8pm, but I just can't wait to see what happens. Especially now that they're in the mountains.

[pll]

Anyone missing morning rides because you're watching the Tour? (raises hand)

I know, I know...I could go for a morning ride and watch the Primetime Show at 8pm, but I just can't wait to see what happens. Especially now that they're in the mountains.

+1. And then there is the Vuelta, at least for me.

[pll]

I like that the little dog is worried about a cat burglar.

Also, I really want this:

http://www.hbstache.com/ProductDetai...FWomens%2DGrey

I like this one better: http://stomachofanger.com/

(I have their "Shut up legs" one!)

[blue_angel]

The slogan on the hbstache shirt is better, but the design of the stomachofanger.com shirt is irresistible.

[pll]

I just noticed now that the Handlebar Mustache t gives a donation to the Jayden Foundation. Hoogerland is an ambassador for it. CyclingNews reported that the post that he hit might be auctioned for Jayden's benefit.

[bluebug32]

I like this one better: http://stomachofanger.com/

(I have their "Shut up legs" one!)

My husband has the Shut up Legs shirt and I have Girls Climb in the Big Ring. They're a cool company. Just be warned: their shirts bleed in the wash. Jens has dominated many of our dark loads!

[Deborajen]

I'm sure Izod is saying, "Wow, our commercials are getting noticed!!"

Note to Izod: I won't be buying your product!

[buffybike]

C'mon, Frank!!! Attack those wheel suckers!

[pll]

My husband has the Shut up Legs shirt and I have Girls Climb in the Big Ring. They're a cool company. Just be warned: their shirts bleed in the wash. Jens has dominated many of our dark loads!

Thanks bluebug32! Good information to have -- my Shut Up Legs t is new...

[buffybike]

I just love those crazies in speedos/costumes/dresses along the Tourmalet.

[blue_angel]

Voeckler rocks my world. That guy has an iron will.

[buffybike]

WOW....that Scott mountain bike commercial is hot! Makes me want to dust off my MB and find a big hill.

The Tour de France commercials (Most Epic Ride Ever) are still the best commercials of the tour, IMHO. Humbling.

[bluebug32]

Suitcase of courage, riding like a man possessed, the hurt locker....Epic day and Contador got dropped!!! This is a great fight so far!