So glad they didn't pass Tommy D. at the line!
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Thread: USA Pro Challenge Aug 20-26 2012
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08-22-2012, 03:02 PM #1
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08-22-2012, 05:36 PM #2
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Just tweeted by Christian Vande Velde:
My 90 year old grandma watching the race today at @thebikeshoppe. My biggest fan and smallest fan. http://yfrog.com/oe60138237j
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08-22-2012, 07:38 PM #3
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08-23-2012, 08:48 AM #4
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Nice!!! AND you managed an excellent photo
The last two days have been exciting finishes! Independence Pass, 11k of climbing, at altitude. At one point they were going 17mph UPHILL, and later up to 60mph DOWNHILL.
My favorite quote from yesterday's coverage was: "I'm not sure what Dave Zabriskie had for breakfast but something tells me we're going to find out."
And, that photo of grandma is so awesome.
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08-23-2012, 10:00 AM #5
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This has been a much more exciting course this year. I am glad they changed up the route - but DID leave in yesterday's. I was yelling at the tv when Tommy D was hanging on for his nail-biting win!
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08-23-2012, 07:42 PM #6
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JENS!!!!!!!!
that is all.
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08-23-2012, 09:03 PM #7
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I was busy at work today and then went for a bike ride. So the last I saw before turning on the TV coverage tonight was a tweet from hours before that said he had crossed Independence Pass in a solo break.
Originally Posted by jobob
JENS!!!!!!!!
that is all.
I stood and applauded and he crossed the line.
Key quote: "It was painful but very enjoyable."
http://www.radioshacknissantrek.com/...win-jens-voigt
p.s. 51 degrees and raining, and he rode in short sleeves and shorts? My teeth chatter just thinking about it.
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