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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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.ghost.
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L'Alpe d'Huez

Didn't see a thread on the front page on today's stage.  Contador obviously too proud to lay down.  IMO Evans set the stage for yellow tomorrow.  I just don't think Schleck has enough in his tank.  And huge props to Team Europcar.  Voeckler/Roland will never need to pay for a beer again.

Finally, as an American sports fan, you just can't over-appreciate the Liggett/Sherwin combo.  I can't imagine a tougher sport to have to try and call live.

EDIT:  CRAP DID NOT SEE THREAD BELOW.  It wasn't on the frront page, and when I click on page 2, it won't display theads.  Anyone else have this problem (running Chrome)?

"And they'll never catch him!"

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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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goblueram
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Announcing?

Are the announcers on tv good?  I have been watching online from work, and the british broadcasters are on point.  They get really excited too, it's great.  They also said the French commentators were going berzerk when Rolland won.  

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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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.ghost.
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You are listening to Sherwin

You are listening to Sherwin and Liggett.  They are BRILLIANT!

"And they'll never catch him!"

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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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.ghost.
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you are right

 

"And they'll never catch him!"

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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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htownwolverine
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that pic is wrong on every level

that pic is wrong on every level

Who is Jon Falk?
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July 22nd, 2011 at 12:01 PM
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quigley.blue
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I think I found...

... my next Halloween costume.  I also think I'm going to start signing those electronic signature pads at the grocery with "L'Alpe d"huez"

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July 22nd, 2011 at 12:08 PM
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skunk bear
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If you can get it approved

If you can get it approved the first time it'll probably work for you.

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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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J.Swift
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Great effort by Contador

And by Evans to pull back from the mechanical problems, and by Andy to stay on Contador's wheel during the first climb.

Evans has a big advantage over Andy in the TT Saturday, but both of them have had to make huge efforts yesterday & today, so it may be even as to who still has any energy left in the legs.     Odds have to favor Cadel, however, because he's a much stronger time trialer.  Frank Schleck may have more in the tank than either.  This has been the most dramatic & suspensful tour in quite a while.

Agree completely about Phil and Paul--they put almost every announcer you can name in the shade. 

A la prochaine!

 

 

 

Last week I saw a woman flayed, and you will hardly believe how much it altered her person for the worse.

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July 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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hart20
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I have that problem too.

I'm using Chrome and clicking on Page 2 doesn't display anything for me either.

I blame 2013 on artistic renditions of pineapples.

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July 22nd, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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Contador's Pimp Hand is Strong

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July 22nd, 2011 at 12:41 PM
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Noleverine
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What the hell are we talking about?

Title does not give much information, and neither does the OP.  For all I know we could be talking about upcoming plans to overthrow the British Parliament.

Formerly Lets_Go_Blue

 

Football is both an identity and a terminal illness. A rhythm and a chaos and an opiate for the mind all at once.

     -Johnny Danbury (umichedme.blogspot.com)

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July 22nd, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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.ghost.
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Looks like you are the only

Looks like you are the only person in the thread having a problem, guy.

"And they'll never catch him!"

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July 22nd, 2011 at 1:58 PM
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A2Fan
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Never be Forgot

You need to go to the Guy Fawkes thread

Attacking this Blog with Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind
 
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July 22nd, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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Noleverine
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Exactly

Guess I'm not all alone in being all "wtf" here. I think its cycling based on the picture above (or below).

Formerly Lets_Go_Blue

 

Football is both an identity and a terminal illness. A rhythm and a chaos and an opiate for the mind all at once.

     -Johnny Danbury (umichedme.blogspot.com)

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July 22nd, 2011 at 4:06 PM
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Yes Cycling

L'alpe D'Huez is probably the most famous mountain in cycling. 

http://www.amazon.com/New-Gold-Standard-Charlie-Notre/dp/1933060204

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July 22nd, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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a7ooz2225
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I am also running Chrome and

I am also running Chrome and have this problem somewhat frequently. I usually just close the browser and go back into Mgoblog after opening another one - works sometimes, but is not guaranteed.

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July 22nd, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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mgowin
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posted from iPhone

You forgot the OT part.

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