Anyone want to bet on a winner?
I've had a tough time deciding for myself--but after today, Contador.
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07-04-2009, 12:00 PM #1
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Betting on the Tour?
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07-04-2009, 12:56 PM #2
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Contador sure looked good.
I think Andy Schleck might be a contender...
But I can't count Lance out! Old age and treachery...
It's gonna be a great tour!
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07-04-2009, 01:35 PM #3
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Andy is so cute, I could never bet against him!
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07-04-2009, 02:47 PM #4
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Whee!
I got up late this morning and I just finished watching about five hours of tour coverage I had recorded from early this morning on Versus (thank gawd for DVRs and being able to zip past commercials - oh lookie, it's Bob again ...
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That was a fascinating time trial, it seemed to depend nearly as much on bike handling skills as on raw speed. I was wondering if we would even possibly lose a contender in a crash today, yikes.
Heh, I didn't dare check my computer before I finished watching it, I wanted the outcome to be a surprise.
I don't have anyone in particular I'm rooting for, yet, but I'd love to see Evans do well, and Andy Shleck, and Sastre, and Menchov, and especially Vandevelde (back injury recoverers unite!!), and Levi & Lance (hey, what the heck), but I do think Contador might be head and shoulders above them all. Which is very cool IMHO.Last edited by jobob; 07-04-2009 at 02:54 PM.
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07-04-2009, 03:08 PM #5
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In heart, I'd love to see ol' George win (but that's not going to happen), so I have to put my money on Lance. How can I bet against Lance?
Really, no matter who wins, I just LOVE TDF time of the year.
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07-05-2009, 12:35 PM #6
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I like Cavendish.. But what do I know??
He isn't too hard on the eyes either.
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07-08-2009, 05:19 AM #7
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Gorgeous George - sigh. He looked so big compared to the other tiny cyclists yesterday. Isn't he like 6'2"?
Originally Posted by Tri Girl
In heart, I'd love to see ol' George win (but that's not going to happen), so I have to put my money on Lance. How can I bet against Lance?
Really, no matter who wins, I just LOVE TDF time of the year.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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07-05-2009, 07:40 PM #8
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bet vs. want vs. wish
I'd have to bet on Contador ... although I'd really love to see Andy Schleck take the GC. Most of all I LOVE seeing Fabian in the yellow right now. Don't know why, but I'm crazy about that guy!
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07-06-2009, 07:41 AM #9
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I am just so excited it is on. 3 weeks of something to watch (and occassionaly watch while spinning away on my trainer).
I just hope it is excited and maybe there will be a real surprise on who wins!
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07-06-2009, 07:50 AM #10
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hahaha do you imagine you're racing along with them? It was after watching Stage 2 that I decided to ride 30 something miles yesterday.
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07-06-2009, 08:00 AM #11
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I enjoyed watching the first two stages at a friend's house. This will be my biggest test of no TV--if I can handle not having a TV during the Tour, I know I will be fine. Hopefully I can find video coverage on the internet. Live would be even better.
I must say, though, that Versus really is putting on a heavy Lance show. I would rather watch Eurosport and have a more balanced coverage.
No bets on winners. I'm just enjoying it.
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07-06-2009, 08:05 AM #12
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Lots of online options here. http://www.steephill.tv/tour-de-france/
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07-06-2009, 08:24 AM #13
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Goodness, you have that right! Eh, they have to try to draw in as big an audience as they can, and they have sponsors to appease. Ergo the All Lance All The Time slant. Originally Posted by tulip
The coverage looks very nice in high def, though.
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07-08-2009, 05:01 AM #14
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I am betting on Lance. Anyone who can lay off that long and do that good has got to win. Plus, you have to LOVE someone that the French hate! If he wins they will probably declare a day of national mourning! LOL
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07-08-2009, 05:18 AM #15
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Hm. Originally Posted by babynoahsmom
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