TDF: a shiny new thread for 2012

[jobob]

Yeah, Moninger... he has a low monotone voice, makes it hard to listen to him. At least Craig Hummer is still around. I know Gogo was on Universal, but he did cover the TdF last year, and I thought really added to the commentary. I was sorry to see he isn't here this year.

I'm sorry, my bad, I forgot Gogo was doing TdF commentary on Versus last year. I'm going senile.

What utter chaos on the finish line this morning. Is there going to be any stopping Peter Sagan???? Wow!!

I agree, he's really something.

An interesting article about Sagan was posted today on my fave cycling blog, The Inner Ring:

The Elusive Peter Sagan

[AppleTree]

I'm sorry, my bad, I forgot Gogo was doing TdF commentary on Versus last year. I'm going senile.

That's okay jobob, you are in good company.

[AppleTree]

Just for fun, I thought these commercials aired during the TDF were good:

• Skoda
• Specialized

I adore that Specialized commercial! That is my favorite so far. Love the Road ID ones too.

[pll]

An interesting article about Sagan was posted today on my fave cycling blog, The Inner Ring:

The Elusive Peter Sagan

Great article! And crazy descent from the Tour of Swiss in the video linked from it.

[ny biker]

Okay, someone please tell the people at AGR2 that their shorts are too thin in back. We can see everything.

So far the Road ID commercials I've seen have been clearly targeted toward men.

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Okay I just saw the one with the VW bus. That was okay, though for equal time I think George should have been leaning forward seductively.

[Veronica]

Okay I just saw the one with the VW bus. That was okay, though for equal time I think George should have been leaning forward seductively.

How many Sugar Puffs (or whatever they are) do you think George actually ate?

Veronica

[ny biker]

How many Sugar Puffs (or whatever they are) do you think George actually ate?

Veronica

Since you asked,

RT @RoadID: The making of the "VW Bus" commercial. @GHincapie ate a lot of Crispy Puffs that day. http://bit.ly/N3iBBq

[Crankin]

The bad thing about watching the Tour on the "app" is that you don't see the commercials. DH loves this, but I like the commercials.

[malkin]

Brewer and I have ongoing wagers about whether Moninger will smile (ever).

[malkin]

Okay, someone please tell the people at AGR2 that their shorts are too thin in back. We can see everything.

They already know.

So far the Road ID commercials I've seen have been clearly targeted toward men.

What do you mean? Are any ads on any sports coverage targeted toward women or children?

[skinimini]

I'm not sure I understand why Team Sky is not supporting Cavendish this year. Also, I haven't figured out who I'm pulling for big time. Who does it for you?

[beccaB]

I'm still depressed about Andy Schleck.

[malkin]

I'm not sure I understand why Team Sky is not supporting Cavendish this year.

Because Wiggins is a serious contender for the overall GC the team needs to spend their energy to look after him. Cav probably knew this was a possibility when he joined the team and it doesn't seem to be causing him much difficulty so far.

I'm bummed about Andy too, but with all the TTs in this course...well, you know. Anyway, there are only a few riders that I dislike anyway.

[Eden]

Because Wiggins is a serious contender for the overall GC the team needs to spend their energy to look after him. Cav probably knew this was a possibility when he joined the team and it doesn't seem to be causing him much difficulty so far.

I'd say being caught up in the pile up was a difficulty..... and one that he probably would never have suffered had he been in possession of his lead out train.... to his credit I haven't seen any complaining about it though, at least not yet. It's a risk you take when you are a "free agent" sprinter.

It will be interesting to see how he does this year. It not only takes strength, but wiles too when you don't have the team all around you. Robbie McEwan was a master at it when he was at the top of his game.

[malkin]

I wrote that before watching today's stage.

Although they can still crash with their lead out train.