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 2011-07-12 6:12 AM in reply to: #3592000 |
Master  2042   Albany, NY |  Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread4everblue - 2011-07-12 5:40 AM brick94513 - 2011-07-11 9:30 PM Nice pics Martin!
Seems I have fallen off my training lately due to so many races. In fact, Wednesday night will be my third race in a week. I think I should be demoted to the guy that rides back-and-forth to the team car for support (forget the term). I hope the rest of you are doing better than me! It's Domestique Tim. Found this but don't know when it happened. Domestiques do their best to entertain themselves. José Antonio Garrido, a rider with Quick Step, impressed all by carrying 16 bidons to his team-mates: one in his mouth, two in his pockets, two in bottle cages, six under the front of his jersey and five under the back! Then, Sacchi, a rider with Milram, beat the record by carrying... 18 bidons. The Italian champion Francesco Moser promised the record-holder the same number of wine bottles at the end of the race. Geez, these guys really never cease to amaze me. I have trouble holding on to just my ONE water bottle while moving! |
| 2011-07-12 7:38 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Champion 26509   Sydney | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread |
| 2011-07-12 8:36 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Wow! What a horrific last stage! I'm so disappointment about the crash caused by the media car. As cyclists, we worry about drivers everyday that we ride. But, in the Tour, this is the last place cyclists should have to be concerned about vehicle interference. Yet, this year we have seen riders struck by both a motorcycle and a car. It is so unfortunate how this incident will impact the race. Not only did Hoogeland and Flecha loose their opportunity to win the stage, but Hoogeland lost further opportunities to gain climbing points. Not to mention, how the lingering soreness, injuries, and stitches will effect his performance in coming stages and his ability to retain the mountain jersey. Opinions? |
| 2011-07-12 8:42 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Not a ride picture, but one of my son and I from this weekend. This was his first triathlon (50 yard OWS, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run). He did great too! |
| 2011-07-12 4:12 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
| Tiffin, Ohio | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Hello from Team Garmin. Best we can tell Quickstep and Garmin are the two top TdF challenge teams right now. We are pacing the peleton. Of course everything can change when we hit those Pyrenees! Good luck and watch those corners! |
| 2011-07-12 4:59 PM in reply to: #3592309 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread brick94513 - 2011-07-12 2:42 PM Not a ride picture, but one of my son and I from this weekend. This was his first triathlon (50 yard OWS, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run). He did great too! Say congratulations to Little Tim for me. Well done! Edited by 4everblue 2011-07-12 5:10 PM |
| 2011-07-12 5:09 PM in reply to: #3592285 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread brick94513 - 2011-07-12 2:36 PM Shouldn't have happened but unfortunately these things do. We've already had one fatality in the Giro this year, don't want anymore. Can only assume the driver hadn't driven that much with riders around before.Wow! What a horrific last stage! I'm so disappointment about the crash caused by the media car. As cyclists, we worry about drivers everyday that we ride. But, in the Tour, this is the last place cyclists should have to be concerned about vehicle interference. Yet, this year we have seen riders struck by both a motorcycle and a car. It is so unfortunate how this incident will impact the race. Not only did Hoogeland and Flecha loose their opportunity to win the stage, but Hoogeland lost further opportunities to gain climbing points. Not to mention, how the lingering soreness, injuries, and stitches will effect his performance in coming stages and his ability to retain the mountain jersey. Opinions? It's a dangerous sport, especially when you hit something hard. If any of you have the stomach for it, look up my Album headed - Accident. |
| 2011-07-13 8:34 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Kuddos to Marco Marcato for breaking away yesterday and protecting Hoogeland's KOM jersey! |
| 2011-07-13 6:06 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread I came across this pic. Hmm. Not sure what to say.  |
| 2011-07-13 9:46 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 2042 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Got another stage in tonight on the trainer. I'm heading to Buffalo for the weekend for my brother's wedding. I may or may not be able to check in over the weekend. If not, have a great weekend of riding! |
| 2011-07-14 2:18 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Expert 1244 | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread saw about 20 deer and 3 turkey tuesday night, stopped and snapped some pics. going back out tonight |
| 2011-07-15 3:08 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Another 33 miles last night, group ride with a newbie. Went close to Jodrell Bank radio telescope.  |
| 2011-07-15 5:51 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Hi team. Due to being ill for a week and a half AND out of town for a few days, I am Way behind. I am gonna try try try to meet my goals. |
| 2011-07-15 5:51 AM in reply to: #3597598 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread 4everblue - 2011-07-15 4:08 AM Another 33 miles last night, group ride with a newbie. Went close to Jodrell Bank radio telescope. That is just cool! |
| 2011-07-15 6:05 AM in reply to: #3592309 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread brick94513 - 2011-07-12 9:42 AM Not a ride picture, but one of my son and I from this weekend. This was his first triathlon (50 yard OWS, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run). He did great too! You must be proud! |
| 2011-07-15 1:08 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Veteran 200 Bradford, PA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Taking my boys (4 and 2) camping this weekend for the first time. My wife and I aren't pros either, but it should be fun. I'll be home on Sunday in time for a ride. |
| 2011-07-15 2:39 PM in reply to: #3598451 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Trout - 2011-07-15 2:08 PM Taking my boys (4 and 2) camping this weekend for the first time. My wife and I aren't pros either, but it should be fun. I'll be home on Sunday in time for a ride. Enjoy! |
| 2011-07-16 5:08 AM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Short ride yesterday afternoon. Only did it as rain is due on Sunday which may reduce the length of the ride, if we even go out. Rode through a little town called Sandbach which has some Anglo-Saxon Crosses dating back to the 9th Century. Water bottle almost jumped out when riding over the cobbles.   |
| 2011-07-16 10:13 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Martin, I love your pics. The historical value and architecture is amazing! Keep them coming, I'm envious. |
| 2011-07-16 10:15 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Okay, who could of predicted such a performance out of Thor? For him to attack on a mountain stage, what a surprise! That was awesome! |
| 2011-07-17 1:18 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Sunday morning group ride, another 52 miles. Out near Beeston Castle.   Tea & cake stop at Bunbury. Narrowboats on the canal.  14th century Bunbury church  Alabaster tomb of Sir Hugh de Calveley in his armour.  |
| 2011-07-17 8:12 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 2042 Albany, NY | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread I amd back from my brother's wedding and got in an awesome ride while I was out there! Although I forgot my camera... Got in a short recovery ride tonight, which puts me at my stage goal. Not quite there on distance though. I'll finish it up later this week. |
| 2011-07-17 11:24 PM in reply to: #3578071 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread Attempted my first criterium today. Hmmm... what was I thinking? I was doing okay until a guy fell in front of me in one of the turns. I lost my momentum going into a slight uphill section and fell of the back. I was able to help my teammate bridge the gap by sticking to my wheel, but I was fried from the attempt. I got pulled from the course with 18 minutes to go. I already knew sprinting wasn't my strength, but this just reinforced my belief. Hopefully, I will have better results at a circuit attempt in a couple weeks. |
| 2011-07-18 3:15 AM in reply to: #3600981 |
Master 1688 ALSAGER, CHESHIRE. UK | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread brick94513 - 2011-07-18 5:24 AM Attempted my first criterium today. Hmmm... what was I thinking? I was doing okay until a guy fell in front of me in one of the turns. I lost my momentum going into a slight uphill section and fell of the back. I was able to help my teammate bridge the gap by sticking to my wheel, but I was fried from the attempt. I got pulled from the course with 18 minutes to go. I already knew sprinting wasn't my strength, but this just reinforced my belief. Hopefully, I will have better results at a circuit attempt in a couple weeks. Snap Tim. Did one mid-June at local motor racing track. 10 x 2.7 mile laps. Was up near front when someone went down. Had to take to grass with a few others & do a bit of cyclo-cross. Lost touch & managed to get to the rear just as the bunch accelerated up a short bank. Nothing left as HR had been in the red zone. Any pics?  |
| 2011-07-18 8:20 AM in reply to: #3601019 |
Master 1887 Brentwood, CA | Subject: RE: Team Quickstep Official Thread 4everblue - 2011-07-18 1:15 AM Snap Tim. Did one mid-June at local motor racing track. 10 x 2.7 mile laps. Was up near front when someone went down. Had to take to grass with a few others & do a bit of cyclo-cross. Lost touch & managed to get to the rear just as the bunch accelerated up a short bank. Nothing left as HR had been in the red zone. Sorry, no pics.
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