I was out on my own ride so I haven't seen it yet. I checked my phone when I hit the turn-around point and was like "damn, spoilers!" But I'm super happy that it was Cadel and not one of the Schleck brothers or Contador. If anybody but Voeckler was going to win, I'm glad it was him! Looking forward to the rebroadcrast to catch the dramz for myself.
(also, PR on my 1 hour pace today: 18.25 mph!!!)
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07-23-2011, 09:49 AM #1
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07-23-2011, 10:02 AM #2
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Well, I was rooting for Andy. Poor guy. But Cadel was impressive and beat him hands down. Congrats Cadel
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07-23-2011, 11:16 AM #3
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I was rooting for Andy, and Voeckler was a close second. But Cadel was awesome today, and he's ridden a solid tour. He deserves the win.
Does anyone else think Cadel looks like Luke Skywalker's brother?
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07-24-2011, 06:21 AM #4
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I'm glad Cadel won, but my heart was with Voekler.
I'm glad Contador isn't even on the podium.
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07-24-2011, 06:54 AM #5
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Andy & Frank will never win the tour if they can't improvwe on their TT skills. I thought Cadel & BMC rode an excellent tour. Cadel was always well positioned & never put himself in trouble. He was in perfect condition & when the team had to drop off he was able to do the work for himself. Very impressive!
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07-24-2011, 09:04 AM #6
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Altho I was pulling for Andy, I, too, am glad Contador isn't on the podium.
Cadel isn't my favorite, but I'm celebrating because Gorgeous George is on BMC, thus had a hand in the win. Sixteen tours - what a man!To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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07-24-2011, 09:50 AM #7
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I just love Cadel! So glad he won. Also glad Mark C. won the green jersey.
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07-24-2011, 10:50 AM #8
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I think Andy should spend some time mountain biking. It sure worked for Cadel's bike handling skills.
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BTW, George Hincapie has a great future as a team director, if he wants it. So much experience winning grand tours.
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07-24-2011, 12:25 PM #9
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The podium ceremonies were fun to watch. Garmin Cervelo hauled a full size cut out of David Zabriskie. And for Cadel, it must have been really touching to have an Australian performing the national anthem live for him (how cool is that? She posted the clip in her site, if you did not see it).
Ah, almost a month of withdrawal until the Vuelta....
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