tour of california, who do you like?

**redrhodie** · 05-14-2012, 10:34 AM

It's a compliment to Levi's abilities that he's still a threat.

**ny biker** · 05-14-2012, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by pll

That is precisely the quoted remark that makes him sound very petty. Leipheimer had a fractured fibula not too long ago. He did not gain 20 lbs, that means he is "playing possum" and the fracture must not disrupt his training.

I thought he was just joking...

**pll** · 05-14-2012, 04:39 PM

Does not sound like he is joking (I did not see that NBC interview, jobob did; I read the article in VeloNews). But in this other interview he also casts some doubts about the leg being broken (forward to 1:35): http://video.bicycling.com/video/Chr...-of-California

Anyway, the man who won today is amazing! I managed to catch the final sprint.

**maillotpois** · 05-14-2012, 07:57 PM

I just watched yesterday's stage - we went to watch on Coleman Valley and you can clearly see us and, more clearly my awesome two tone vw beetle convertible, which we parked right past the KOM line!! We got inappropriately excited about that when we finally watched it just now.

**azfiddle** · 05-14-2012, 08:06 PM

How fun!

**jobob** · 05-14-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

I just watched yesterday's stage - we went to watch on Coleman Valley and you can clearly see us and, more clearly my awesome two tone vw beetle convertible, which we parked right past the KOM line!! We got inappropriately excited about that when we finally watched it just now.

Oooh, gotta go check my recording, I didn't erase it yet.

**maillotpois** · 05-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by jobob

Oooh, gotta go check my recording, I didn't erase it yet.

It's Em's giant blonde mane at 250m and my awesome car right over the top that stand out.

**jobob** · 05-14-2012, 11:36 PM

Amici Veloci will represent somewhere on Diablo tomorrow, Kim was talking about somewhere along North Gate (that's the descent after the KOM at the junction). I'll go where I'm told.

**maillotpois** · 05-15-2012, 07:03 AM

Have fun! I Was going to go, but I'm leaving for a conference tomorrow and have too much to do.

**Veronica** · 05-15-2012, 07:15 AM

I wish ToC was still in February. It's always Open House week now. Not a good time to take a "sick" day.

Veronica

**jobob** · 05-15-2012, 07:16 AM

Meh. Turns out the Bobs will not be representing on Diablo today, it'll be up to Kim to carry the AV colors and wave hi to Jens as he zooms by. Waaa.

**ny biker** · 05-16-2012, 01:52 PM

So, I just found out that the person holding the timeboard for this race is the treasurer of my local cycling club! Look for her on the timeboard motorcycle -- her name is Mimi.

**Norse** · 05-17-2012, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by pll

Taylor Phinney (@taylorphinney) tweeted his prediction:

"Here's my #ATOC prediction: Sagan will win stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 4, and stage 6. And @LeviLeipheimer will surprise you...!"

Taylor Phinney is certainly turning out to be prophetic. I would not be surprised if Sagan won the GC. Levi is indeed turning out to be stronger than people expected - though not GC strong - but looking like he will be ready for Le Tour strong. Will be interesting to see how everyone does on the TT today.

**ny biker** · 05-19-2012, 07:51 PM

Wow, great stage today.

My brother lives near Mount Baldy. One of these days I have to go see that race live.

**pll** · 05-20-2012, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by ny biker

Wow, great stage today.

My brother lives near Mount Baldy. One of these days I have to go see that race live.

What a beautiful place. You should ride there! The stage was exciting to watch. I wish there were a couple more mountain stages in the race...

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