Tour talk -- Spoiler alert

[Grog]

Did anyone sign up for the online Versus coverage?

When watching it later on, how do you fast-forward? We just can't seem to make it work!!

[berkeley]

Congrats to Chavanel... today was the day to break away early. Did anyone in the peloton not crash on that descent???

[katluvr]

I might watch tonights "extended" versus coverage cuz there will be much more info about that crash!
Plus I have belgium and french beer to drink...so I need to watch at night, it was a bit too early for beer this AM!

K

[malkin]

Lance said "...something on the road..."

No kidding: bikes, riders, parts, water, skin, hair, blood...

[ny biker]

Lance said "...something on the road..."

No kidding: bikes, riders, parts, water, skin, hair, blood...

I did see one of the team mechanics (from Lampre, maybe?) slip and almost fall as he was running over to help one of the crashed riders. It must have been crazy slippery if people were having trouble on foot. I hope there were no serious injuries.

I'm glad Chavenel won -- nice to see a Frenchman on a Belgian team putting on the YJ after a stage in Belgium. Quickstep probably didn't expect much from this race after Boonen was unable to start, but now they hold the yellow, green and polka dot jerseys.

And speaking of polka dots, WHAT THE HELL are those podium girls wearing?? Their skirts look like golf umbrellas.

[berkeley]

Lance said "...something on the road..."

No kidding: bikes, riders, parts, water, skin, hair, blood...

Seriously!

I heard the Schlecks are OK...anyone hear about the rest? Tyler Farrar? Christian VDV?

[Veronica]

And speaking of polka dots, WHAT THE HELL are those podium girls wearing?? Their skirts look like golf umbrellas.

LOL! You know those are beautiful models with wonderful figures, but the outfit doesn't even give them a waist. Just ugly.

Are the podium girls for the stage winners wearing rubber jumpsuits?

Veronica

[berkeley]

From Procyclling live on Twitter:

Updates: Gesink (RAB) has fracture in his ulnar. Farrar (GRM) fractured his elbow

Oof!!

[malkin]

I like the kookie polka dot podium girl outfits!

Maybe the organizers could consider a 'bloodiest rider' contest and the podium girls could dress (and walk) like zombies!

[ny biker]

Are the podium girls for the stage winners wearing rubber jumpsuits?

I was wondering the same thing. They are very much not flattering.

[berkeley]

Looks like Christian VDV and Tyler are out. Garmin took a big hit today.

[redrhodie]

Lance said "...something on the road..."

No kidding: bikes, riders, parts, water, skin, hair, blood...

I read it was oil from the moto that crashed trying to avoid the first rider who crashed. Sad for everyone who went down (and out), but still, I'm very happy for Quickstep!

I also like the umbrella outfits.

[berkeley]

Looks like Christian VDV and Tyler are out. Garmin took a big hit today.

I stand corrected. Tyler is going tomorrow.
http://www.slipstreamsports.com/2010...france-stage-2

He must be on some serious pain meds!

[loopybunny]

I stand corrected. Tyler is going tomorrow.
http://www.slipstreamsports.com/2010...france-stage-2

He must be on some serious pain meds!

I can't imagine what Farrar is thinking! Seriously? He's planning riding on cobbles with a broken wrist? The man is clearly insane.

Love him for being so committed though!

Sad about Vande Velde. Garmin are my boys... I can't stand it that so many of them are having so much trouble.

[Bike Chick]

Too bad for Christian and Tyler. I'm a VDV fan since he's from Illinois and I really hate that Tyler has a broken wrist. I was looking forward to him giving Cavendish a challenge. How long do you think he will make it today on those cobbles with a broken wrist??? How dedicated is that??