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**Garden Kitty** · 09-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Yunaonlyhope

Just don't know what it is, but after watching the Tour of Attrition and Vuelta, I lost interest in figure skating a bit. Figure skating looks a bit too comfortable and too girlie for my taste.

On the other hand, the female skaters probably use fewer hair products than the Liquigas guys.

A few pics from the final day:

Boys will be boys

Valverde ready for the final stage

Poor Cadel has nobody to spray

The final podium and some wonky Caisse d'Epargne shorts

Poor Benna misses the final stage win

And

to Garmin's Julian Dean who is the only cyclist to finish all three grand tours this year

**Garden Kitty** · 09-22-2009, 05:28 PM

The Vuelta may be over, but at least we still have Worlds. The events start tomorrow, Sept 23, with the U23 time trial and the elite women's time trial.

The elite men's time trial is Thursday and their road race is Sunday. There's a complete schedule at Cyclingnews

I know Universal Sports is having some tv coverage, but I'm not sure if it's live or not. Even if it's not live on tv, it may be on their website. All else fails, check out Cyclingfans for internet links.

Cancellara is in good shape and aiming for a road race title in addition to a time trial win. I've read the course is pretty hilly (not a surprise in Switzerland) so it will tend not to favor pure sprinters. We'll see if any of the Classics guys have kept (or regained) form.

ETA: Jeff Louder off the US team with H1N1 virus.

**kedrin** · 09-22-2009, 06:37 PM

Fabian!!

**kedrin** · 09-22-2009, 06:38 PM

dang, with the season over, I might have to watch.....

figure skating.

**Garden Kitty** · 09-22-2009, 08:21 PM

Schmalz interviews Dave Zabriskie and the topics include his Tour of Missouri win, chasing down Hincapie and toilet paper.

**Garden Kitty** · 09-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Congrats to Kristin Armstrong for her women's TT win. She was planning to retire after this season, and I wonder if she'll still retire with the world title or if this will entice her to continue for another season.

Australian Jack Bobridge (nicknamed Jacky Bobby by Jonathan Vaughters) gets the men's U23 title for Australia. He's signed to ride for Garmin next year, and Vaughters tweeted that Bobridge was crying on the podium when they played the anthem, but then he tried to get the podium girls' phone numbers

**Yunaonlyhope** · 09-23-2009, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Garden Kitty

Congrats to Kristin Armstrong for her women's TT win. She was planning to retire after this season, and I wonder if she'll still retire with the world title or if this will entice her to continue for another season.

Australian Jack Bobridge (nicknamed Jacky Bobby by Jonathan Vaughters) gets the men's U23 title for Australia. He's signed to ride for Garmin next year, and Vaughters tweeted that Bobridge was crying on the podium when they played the anthem, but then he tried to get the podium girls' phone numbers

Why no podium boys for women? Kristin Armstrong can hug two boys in one arm.

**Garden Kitty** · 09-23-2009, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by Yunaonlyhope

Why no podium boys for women? Kristin Armstrong can hug two boys in one arm.

Agreed! Kristin wuzrobbed! All she got was some local politicians

But look at the large and enthusiastic crowd cheering her on!

And Longo didn't podium, but

to her for being competitive at 51!

ETA: And Cavendish pulled out of the road race with an unspecified illness. The route didn't really suit him since the road race is supposed to be pretty hilly. However the time trial course is pretty flat and not technical, although some of the U23 guys said it's a bit deceptive.

**Garden Kitty** · 09-24-2009, 03:37 AM

Nice article in the NY Times about Kristin Armstrong

**Yunaonlyhope** · 09-24-2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Garden Kitty

But look at the large and enthusiastic crowd cheering her on!

Uggh. you fool me again! You, you, you!!

Cheers to Longo.

That's what I like about cycling. In figure skating, a 23-year old woman is on the verge of retirement. Cyclists at that age are just starting out their career. You never get too old in cycling.

**Garden Kitty** · 09-24-2009, 05:48 PM

The elite men's TT was truly something today - not often you see someone celebrate and soft pedal across the finish line in a Worlds time trial - and he wasn't even the last man to go.

That was an amazing ride! But I wish Zirbel could have held on for a medal.

Men's podium

**kedrin** · 09-24-2009, 05:58 PM

watched the women last night when I got home. it's not Phil and Paul, but they did manage to come out with this gem:

'and Jeannie Longo, who will be racing Kristin Armstrong's daughter one day.....'

**lash** · 09-25-2009, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by kedrin

dang, with the season over, I might have to watch.....

figure skating.

Track Nationals are in LA next weekend.

There's a practice race this weekend and a lot of elites will be there. Taylor Phiney is already in town and will be racing in the pro division Saturday.

I'll be there this weekend and next as I have friends racing both. Saturday and Sunday will be a lot of fun

Let me know if you want info.

**Yunaonlyhope** · 09-27-2009, 11:53 PM

Yay Cadel Won!!! Hats off to Cadel.

**Garden Kitty** · 09-28-2009, 12:50 AM

I was travelling this morning, and couldn't watch the race live, but I have it taped and will watch it shortly. It sounds like a fantastic race, and kudos to Cadel for winning what sounds like an amazing race. He disproved his reputation as a non-aggressive racer with his attack.

I didn't really root for him a few years ago, and he's certainly been a bit testy at times, but he's won me over - mainly by being classy even though his team hasn't always treated him so well. Things seem to have hit an even new low point with this year's TdF and this championship must be wonderful redemption for him. Plus I love how devoted he is to his little mutt dog.

Chiara and Cadel

pensive Cadel

emotional Cadel

Yup, those are stripes

**Garden Kitty** · 09-28-2009, 04:50 PM

Another emotional Cadel pic

Nice article from the Sydney Herald about the win "sinking in" for Cadel

ETA: Bob Roll tweeted this piece of practical advice:

when digging a grave always keep the hole between you and the corpse never turn your back on a dead body until it is deep in the ground

Edited again: Taylor Phinney just tweeted that he's going to Dancing with the Stars tonight with Shawn Johnson

**Yunaonlyhope** · 09-28-2009, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Garden Kitty

Another emotional Cadel pic

Nice article from the Sydney Herald about the win "sinking in" for Cadel

ETA: Bob Roll tweeted this piece of practical advice:

Love it, Love it.
Cadel, next is the tour! For now, enjoy the moment with Chiara and Molly!!!

**Garden Kitty** · 09-30-2009, 05:31 PM

Nice article about Cadel

**lash** · 09-30-2009, 08:27 PM

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/the-...ider-transfers

Guide to rider transfers. Bos to CTT, now with Bos, Haussler and Husovd That might make them the new team hottie.

I cannot tell you how HAPPY it makes me to see Zirbel going to Garmin. He's awesome.

Also, I saw Taylor Phinney tear it up last weekend at the track. I got to stand right next to him, he's like 6'5"!

**Garden Kitty** · 09-30-2009, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by lash

Also, I saw Taylor Phinney tear it up last weekend at the track. I got to stand right next to him, he's like 6'5"!

He went to Dancing with the Stars with gymnast Shawn Johnson, but when they showed her on camera, all you saw was his shirt and red tie - he was so tall (and she's so short) that his head wasn't in the picture with Shawn.

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