* Official Tour De France Thread *
07-21-2006, 04:22 PM
#121
Race Director
Originally Posted by Mike
we're leaving on the first climb"
see the following link for the SI.com article about Phloyd
this is my favorite part:
[i]Somehow, word got out in the peloton that the Phonaks were going to try something preposterous. By doing so, they would be inflicting suffering on the rest of a Tour-weary bunch. Which explains why a number of riders coasted up to Landis before the first mountain, imploring him not to attempt something so foolhardy. As Landis would later recall, "I just told 'em, Go drink some Coke, 'cause we're leaving on the first climb if you want to come along.'"
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...dis/index.html
see the following link for the SI.com article about Phloyd
this is my favorite part:
[i]Somehow, word got out in the peloton that the Phonaks were going to try something preposterous. By doing so, they would be inflicting suffering on the rest of a Tour-weary bunch. Which explains why a number of riders coasted up to Landis before the first mountain, imploring him not to attempt something so foolhardy. As Landis would later recall, "I just told 'em, Go drink some Coke, 'cause we're leaving on the first climb if you want to come along.'"
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...dis/index.html
But that sounds about right, which explains why he had such a large group with him for the first part.
He also went through 70 water bottles yesterday. the majority dumped on his head to cool himself off.
Last edited by Beelzebub; 07-21-2006 at 04:24 PM.
07-21-2006, 04:54 PM
#122
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by Beelzebub
The link doesn't work.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...dis/index.html
07-21-2006, 04:55 PM
#123
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
The headline in that morning's Dauphine, a local paper, had trumpeted, LANDIS OUT, "And that made me mad," he would later allow. Flashing a pissed off expression and pushing a bigger gear than anyone else in the field, Landis walked down a group of eleven breakaway riders who'd earlier escaped. Upon overtaking them, he did not spend a few moments in someone else's slipstream, taking a blow, as might have been expected. He rode to the front as if it were his birthright, took an absurdly long pull, which shed several lesser riders, then commenced negotiations. Was anyone interested in forming an alliance?
No takers. "Nobody wanted to work with me," he later recalled. Tant pis! As the French say. Too bad. Landis set about riding the entire group off his wheel. Patrik Sinkewitz of T-Mobile, advocating for the interests of team leader Andreas Kloden, hung around the longest, riding in Landis's slipstream for 70km, one of the most egregious examples of wheel-sucking parasitism in the annals of this sport.
No takers. "Nobody wanted to work with me," he later recalled. Tant pis! As the French say. Too bad. Landis set about riding the entire group off his wheel. Patrik Sinkewitz of T-Mobile, advocating for the interests of team leader Andreas Kloden, hung around the longest, riding in Landis's slipstream for 70km, one of the most egregious examples of wheel-sucking parasitism in the annals of this sport.
07-21-2006, 05:11 PM
#124
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Tracy, CA
Age: 51
Posts: 7,698
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just REALLY, REALLY hope that the 8 seconds Landis lost in the Prologue doesn't come back to haunt him. I have a feeling that EVERY second is going to count.
07-22-2006, 08:20 AM
#126
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
Stage 17 Landis PowerTap Numbers
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006...lenlim_landis2
- 5 hours 23 minutes and 36 seconds.
- Covering 200.5 kilometers (130 km alone in the wind).
- At a speed of 37.175 km/hr.
- Averaging 281 watts when moving for the whole ride and 318 watts over the last two hours.
- Averaging 324 watts while pedaling for the whole ride and 364 watts over the last 2 hours.
- At an average cadence of 89 rpm.
- Transferring 5,456 Kjoules of energy to his Cycleops PowerTap.
- Taking, no joke, a total of 70 water bottles (480 ml each) from the car to keep himself cool and hydrated.
- Attacking about a quarter of the way up the Col des Saisies for 30 seconds at 544 watts, which settled into a 5-minute peak of 451 watts, which continued for 10 minutes at an average of power of 431 watts, and left everyone in his dust after 30 minutes at an average power of 401 watts.
- Spending 13.2% of his time or 43 minutes coasting like a rocket on the descents and another 60% between 4 to 7 watts per kilogram of body weight (aka, the pain cave).
- Holding onto 373 watts over the Col de Joux-Plane.
- Hitting a max speed of 83.7 km/hr (51.9 mph) and flying like a Phoenix on his way to the most incredible moment in sports I have ever witnessed.
- 5 hours 23 minutes and 36 seconds.
- Covering 200.5 kilometers (130 km alone in the wind).
- At a speed of 37.175 km/hr.
- Averaging 281 watts when moving for the whole ride and 318 watts over the last two hours.
- Averaging 324 watts while pedaling for the whole ride and 364 watts over the last 2 hours.
- At an average cadence of 89 rpm.
- Transferring 5,456 Kjoules of energy to his Cycleops PowerTap.
- Taking, no joke, a total of 70 water bottles (480 ml each) from the car to keep himself cool and hydrated.
- Attacking about a quarter of the way up the Col des Saisies for 30 seconds at 544 watts, which settled into a 5-minute peak of 451 watts, which continued for 10 minutes at an average of power of 431 watts, and left everyone in his dust after 30 minutes at an average power of 401 watts.
- Spending 13.2% of his time or 43 minutes coasting like a rocket on the descents and another 60% between 4 to 7 watts per kilogram of body weight (aka, the pain cave).
- Holding onto 373 watts over the Col de Joux-Plane.
- Hitting a max speed of 83.7 km/hr (51.9 mph) and flying like a Phoenix on his way to the most incredible moment in sports I have ever witnessed.
shouldn't have discounted floyd
07-22-2006, 04:04 PM
#136
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Western New York
Age: 64
Posts: 25,252
Received 7,225 Likes
on
3,671 Posts
Awesome time trial effort by Landis. Go U.S.A.! 
07-22-2006, 06:38 PM
#137
Keeping emos out of
Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
I'm waiting to see Landis. I just want another American to win so that we'll piss off the French even more.
My thoughts exactly.
07-22-2006, 07:21 PM
#139
Race Director
Originally Posted by goose25
I predict that 5 nanoseconds after he wins the French press will be screaming for a drug test
The 4 jersey wearers are tested after every stage that they hold the jersey, Yellow, Green, Polka Dot, and White.
and everyone else is randomly tested at least 3 times during the race.
Lance was the most tested athlete in history. in his 7 years he said he was tested over 200 times. (Every day he was in yellow) and randomly showing up at his house (Piss please).
07-22-2006, 07:46 PM
#140
Originally Posted by Beelzebub
During the tour the winner of the stage is tested right after crossing the line (why else do you think they walk into the trailer right after they get off the bike).
The 4 jersey wearers are tested after every stage that they hold the jersey, Yellow, Green, Polka Dot, and White.
and everyone else is randomly tested at least 3 times during the race.
Lance was the most tested athlete in history. in his 7 years he said he was tested over 200 times. (Every day he was in yellow) and randomly showing up at his house (Piss please).
The 4 jersey wearers are tested after every stage that they hold the jersey, Yellow, Green, Polka Dot, and White.
and everyone else is randomly tested at least 3 times during the race.
Lance was the most tested athlete in history. in his 7 years he said he was tested over 200 times. (Every day he was in yellow) and randomly showing up at his house (Piss please).
That didn't stop them from accusing Lance so why would it stop them from accusing Landis?
07-22-2006, 09:57 PM
#142
Community Architect
robb m.
robb m.
wow, what a stage!
I did 152miles today, and came home ready to witness history! I was not disappointed!
way to go Floyd, and Kloden!
OP did well for himself too
I did 152miles today, and came home ready to witness history! I was not disappointed!
way to go Floyd, and Kloden!
OP did well for himself too
07-23-2006, 12:27 AM
#144
Have camera, will travel
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Federal Way, WA
Age: 63
Posts: 7,783
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
As great as Lance was over the years, Landis's comeback in the last 4 stages might go down as one of the greatest in tour history. Phenomenal turnaround.
LeMond, Armstrong and now Landis. Sweet!
LeMond, Armstrong and now Landis. Sweet!
07-23-2006, 12:05 PM
#146
Thriller
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 3,449
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was an Armstrong bandwagon fan. But now that I've witnessed the unbelievable effort Landis made "without" help from his team...I'm in true amazement.
He's wife is pretty cute too...much better than Sheryl Crow.
He's wife is pretty cute too...much better than Sheryl Crow.
07-24-2006, 04:00 PM
#148
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 57
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This little jewel is posted at the paceline website. who do you think is going to be joining the Discovery Channel team??
I think it could be Ullrich since he was fired by TMO...
And because you're a faithful reader of this column, I'll tell you to look for a major signing announcement Tuesday morning, US time! It's big and you're gonna like it
I think it could be Ullrich since he was fired by TMO...
07-24-2006, 04:44 PM
#150
Race Director
Originally Posted by mamboking
This little jewel is posted at the paceline website. who do you think is going to be joining the Discovery Channel team??
And because you're a faithful reader of this column, I'll tell you to look for a major signing announcement Tuesday morning, US time! It's big and you're gonna like it
I think it could be Ullrich since he was fired by TMO...
And because you're a faithful reader of this column, I'll tell you to look for a major signing announcement Tuesday morning, US time! It's big and you're gonna like it
I think it could be Ullrich since he was fired by TMO...
07-24-2006, 05:08 PM
#152
Community Architect
robb m.
robb m.
I don't think it's Vino, he has the funding to start his own team.
07-24-2006, 08:06 PM
#154
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Tracy, CA
Age: 51
Posts: 7,698
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Mike
according to paceline.com it's levi. meh...
And I thought Vino was taking over Astana?
07-24-2006, 09:27 PM
#155
Have camera, will travel
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Federal Way, WA
Age: 63
Posts: 7,783
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by YOTH
I was an Armstrong bandwagon fan. But now that I've witnessed the unbelievable effort Landis made "without" help from his team...I'm in true amazement.
He's wife is pretty cute too...much better than Sheryl Crow.
He's wife is pretty cute too...much better than Sheryl Crow.
You're damn right that's important!
07-25-2006, 11:06 AM
#158
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 57
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TLover
I like Levi. One of the better all-around riders out there. On a team such as Discovery, he becomes a top contender for the 2007 Tour.
And I thought Vino was taking over Astana?
And I thought Vino was taking over Astana?
TLover, you win the prize....
Leipheimer leaving Gerolsteiner for Discovery
By VeloNews Interactive
This report filed July 25, 2006
Levi Leipheimer is leaving Gerolsteiner at the end of the season, and will sign for Discovery Channel, which is expected to confirm his signing later today.
According to Gerolsteiner's bike sponsor, Specialized, Leipheimer called the company after the Tour to announce his transfer to the Discovery Channel team effective January 1, 2007.
"My best results, wins at the Tour of Germany and Dauphiné Libéré, happened on my S-Works Tarmac SL, but Discovery made me an offer I could not refuse," he was quoted as saying, while further expressing his thanks for Specialized's support.
Gerolsteiner spokesman Mathias Wieland told www.Radsport-Aktiv.de: "We had agreed with Levi that we would sit down together after the Tour and make the decision. Levi wanted to know earlier, and told us that he was having discussions with other teams."
Leipheimer is expected to ride the August 1-9 Deutschland Tour, where he is the defending champion.
By VeloNews Interactive
This report filed July 25, 2006
Levi Leipheimer is leaving Gerolsteiner at the end of the season, and will sign for Discovery Channel, which is expected to confirm his signing later today.
According to Gerolsteiner's bike sponsor, Specialized, Leipheimer called the company after the Tour to announce his transfer to the Discovery Channel team effective January 1, 2007.
"My best results, wins at the Tour of Germany and Dauphiné Libéré, happened on my S-Works Tarmac SL, but Discovery made me an offer I could not refuse," he was quoted as saying, while further expressing his thanks for Specialized's support.
Gerolsteiner spokesman Mathias Wieland told www.Radsport-Aktiv.de: "We had agreed with Levi that we would sit down together after the Tour and make the decision. Levi wanted to know earlier, and told us that he was having discussions with other teams."
Leipheimer is expected to ride the August 1-9 Deutschland Tour, where he is the defending champion.
07-25-2006, 03:07 PM
#159
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
i posted it first and then deleted it when paceline took the link down.
i'm guessing that disco wanted an american to lead the team. levi is getting a little long in the tooth to be winning long stage races. don't think anyone over 33 has ever won the TdF.
interestingly the announcement doesn't state that he'll be the team leader.
i'm guessing that disco wanted an american to lead the team. levi is getting a little long in the tooth to be winning long stage races. don't think anyone over 33 has ever won the TdF.
interestingly the announcement doesn't state that he'll be the team leader.
07-25-2006, 03:26 PM
#160
Community Architect
robb m.
robb m.
Mike 
hard deleting posts young man! 
hard deleting posts young man!