OT: Ryder Hesjedal GRINTA!!! (Svein Tuft also)

[forty_three]

did I hear that correctly? the first time in 91 years at the Giro that the lead changed on the final day.

I wouldn't be surprised, Grand Tours are almost always sewn up a stage or two before the end.

I want to believe he's clean. But at that level, the whole sport is so damn tainted. Not just by dopers, but by people who want to frame those who don't dope.

A great win, nonetheless.

 

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I wouldn't be surprised, Grand Tours are almost always sewn up a stage or two before the end.

I want to believe he's clean. But at that level, the whole sport is so damn tainted. Not just by dopers, but by people who want to frame those who don't dope.

A great win, nonetheless.

Canada has one spot open for cycling at the London Olympics. Already there is considrable talk about giving that spot to Ryder. Also curious that Dick Pound has been noticeably quiet on Ryder's historic win yesterday.

 

[forty_three]

Canada has one spot open for cycling at the London Olympics. Already there is considrable talk about giving that spot to Ryder. Also curious that Dick Pound has been noticeably quiet on Ryder's historic win yesterday.

Ryder wasn't already a shoe-in? Weird.

There is one Canadian cycling beast that I am hoping recovers in time for London, Tory Nyhaug.

Although with the way Sam Willoughby rolled at the World Championships last week... Not sure it will matter. Friggin Aussies.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Canada has one spot open for cycling at the London Olympics. Already there is considrable talk about giving that spot to Ryder.

Ryder wasn't already a shoe-in? Weird.

another BC boy, Svein Tuft ... 2008,9,10,11 Cdn National Time trial champion... also defending Cdn National road race champion

7th at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the time trial

9th in yesterdays final Giro stage time trial ... 13 seconds behind Ryders time

Ryders not a lock ... although Im guessing he would kill to be on an olympic team and change history (ie his 2004 Olympic cc mountain bike ride where he was a medal favorite and ended up with a flat tire 5 mins into the race)

 

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Looks like the Giro d'Italia finished just in the nick of time. Sad news from northern Italy.

At least 10 dead after quake shakes northern Italy | CTV News

Second earthquake in the last 10 days to hit this area...

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Looks like the Giro d'Italia finished just in the nick of time. Sad news from northern Italy.

At least 10 dead after quake shakes northern Italy | CTV News

Second earthquake in the last 10 days to hit this area...

not a good run for Italy lately ... such a beautiful area with so much history turned to rubble ... thoughts and prayers



/italy luxembourg friendly cancelled

 

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More cycling news:

Schleck gets yellow jersey for 2010 Tour after Contador's DQ

I laughed at the following:

"It is not the same as to take the jersey on a podium in the tour, you don't have the podium girls, everything around is different," Schleck said.

/Does Ryder move up to 5th place now in the 2010 Tour de France?

 

[forty_three]

jstew... I am exceptionally pleased to see you new signature. Now I no longer have to flip off the screen whenever you post.

 

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Looks like Ryder will be leading the Garmin team at the Tour de France - Sounds like he's recovering nicely from the Giro d'Italia as well.

Tour de France Role Could Jeopardize Olympics for Hesjedal | - 2012 Olympics | Cycling

 

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Go Ryder Go!

Hesjedal headlines Garmin-Barracuda roster for Tour

 

[DChero]

er YEAH ? I dont watch cycling. lets hope he doesnt test positive.....

Damn it! I was trying to figure out which sport it as by not clicking the link! Fun ruined.

 

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Hesjedal named to Olympic team...

Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal named to Olympic team

 

[blindbaby]

Hesjedal named to Olympic team...

Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal named to Olympic team

Deservedly so. The womans cycling team looks to be in good shape, too.

 

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Orica wins team trial on opening day of Giro, Tuft takes lead on his birthday

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Orica wins team trial on opening day of Giro, Tuft takes lead on his birthday

Giro D'Italia kicked off in Ireland


makes sense

 

[forty_three]

Martin caused the crash when he caught his wheel on a drain cover and went down strongly on his right arm, bringing down several of his Garmin-Sharp teammates.

I hate when that happens. It's worse in group rides. Usually takes about 20-25 people down.