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Sep 24, 2008 Mar 04, 2012 31 4093

Expect the best, be prepared for the worst, FUCK what others think, & do your own thing!!!!

Favorites at the moment - Gilbert, Haussler, Jens!, Schlecks, EBH all SexyBankers!! New Team Sky is becoming a fav too..
And of course, Adam Hansen, Robbie. Stuey, Michael and all the Aussies...

My Astana Blog for TDU 2009-
http://www.astana-cyclingteam.com/special_features/taraalmosthere.html
http://www.astana-cyclingteam.com/special_features/taratrueimpact.html
http://www.astana-cyclingteam.com/special_features/tarafeelingtherush.html
http://www.astana-yclingteam.com/special_features/morefromdownunder.html
http://www.astana-cyclingteam.com/special_features/taraladyluck.html

a fan of

Gilbert, Jens, Fabian, Schleck Brothers, EBH, Benna, Pippo, Gilbert, Contador and they are just a few.... Cyclist(s)

Sexybank, Team Sky Other Team(s)

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PdC has always had contributers talking about the designs of Team kits...Here is your chance to shine and see if you actually have the goods to design a kit good enough to be worn by a Pro Team!! Ohhh and you get a ride in the Team car!

about 1 year ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 2 comments

Myself & Jarrod from jpxphotography started an auction to support the Queensland Flood Victims, all money less ebay fees is going to the cause & I am paying for postage of items as part of my donation.
Please check it out..

over 1 year ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 3 comments 1 recs

stage 3 bay crits live from Australia, thanks to @Mullolive

over 1 year ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 17 comments

Was reading article and noticed that PdC is being read by our Australian Journos at Cycling Central..

over 1 year ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 9 comments

As a SaxoFan you can win a weekend VIP trip to the final stage of Tour de France in Paris (Weekend of July 24-26). The more SaxoFans that join, the bigger the prize becomes..

ohh and the first 25000 receive a cool inflatable SaxoFan victory hand.

about 2 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 2 comments

Not a bad training partner when wanting to be taught to ride the cobbles well

about 2 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 9 comments

Podium Cafe "Only God can Judge me" - Pippo's Blog


Pippo (Filippo Pozzato) has started blogging for CN and his first blog talks about his plans for the season...and he explains his Tattoo, so no more wondering...

Pippo's Blog 

 

Ok ... Breathe... Now i'm not gonna talk about how this man made me lose all control, stop breathing and is so charming, i couldn't put two words together when I met him at alpe D'Huez..

 I'm very excited to be reading about his hair, shoes and racing during the cycling season..

Ok is that enough words now? 

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The adventures of Barbie Barbie, have been noticed and commented on by HH on facebook

bloody funny as!!!! good on ya who ever done it!!

over 2 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 66 comments

We all thought Frank & Andy were having a big NYE Party.. Well they did, but they forgot to mention it also included a wedding.
It seems Frank married ihs fiance Martine on NYE & the party was a small celebration....

Like quoted in top gun - Hearts are breaking all over the world tonight......(well maybe mine, haha)

Congratulations to Frank & Martine, I think it's great it was kept out of the public...

over 2 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 6 comments

OK, just read this on the net..... If the story is true, it looks like Frank and his fiance Martine are expecting the patter of little schleck feet (supposedly, and has this translated properly)..... I have to say.. Congratulations, and i'm sure Frank will be an amazing dad and Andy a great uncle....
Ok.. Yes... Heart has been broken... but you know what.... plenty more fish in the sea.. damn.. you frank!!! What about paris..haha

over 2 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 10 comments


Recent rumours were stating that Heinrich was not going to be riding for aust next year at worlds, and he was going to be riding for Germany.. Well finally an interview and the answers from the man himself...

Wahoo, looking forward to cheering for HH next year at the worlds in Geelong!!!

almost 3 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 12 comments

Great to read Jens! is on the mend, and may be making his return at the Tour of Missouri.

almost 3 years ago Img_2645_tiny CycleGirl 6 comments

Podium Cafe Official Tour de France Hottitude 2009

With only 4 days until the Tour de France starts, I was thinking it was time for the PdC Official Hottitude Thread.

After seeing this Benna photo I thought it best to start the Hottitude Thread for 2009.

 

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photo coutersy off Mark Adams.


Now ladies,  and men if you please, go forth and enjoy adding to this thread now and throughout the entire TdF. I'm sure there will be many photos to choose from.

Viva Le Tour

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Podium Cafe Tommeke to challenge TdF exclusion

Interesting news coming out of Belgium :

 

The Tour de France doesn't want Tom Boonen, but the Quick Step rider is willing to go to court to force the race to accept him. The team, however, has said that it assumes Boonen would not start in the Tour.

Boonen recently tested positive for cocaine in an out-of-competition control.

"We will file a complaint before the court in Paris," Boonen's attorney, Luc Deleu told the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws. He said that his client has not yet heard anything official from the Tour organizers.

"Cocaine use outside of competition is not doping, no matter how you look at it," Deleu said. "If he is excluded then Boonen would be denied his right to work, based on an arbitrary decision by the Tour organiser ASO."


Courtesy of Cyclingnews.com

 

 

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Podium Cafe CONFIRMED REPORT - Boonen Positive For Out OF Comp - COCAINE!!

OK - I'm treading lightly here but I have been given Uncofirmed  confirmed reports that Tom Boonen has been caught  positive in an out-of-competition test for cocaine again. It showed up in a UCI Blood test, apparently

Friends from Belgium are saying, he has been questioned at the police station and are awating more news as we speak....

The tests were taken around the time of Schildeprijs(is this spelt wrong???)

 If these rumours are true, I am devastated and shocked that Tom would do this again....

What a waste of a very talented man...... Second positive even out of competition will still ruin his career i'm thinking...

 I will update if more news comes along...

Understand mud sticks, and to be careful about rumours.... But have many friends messaging me this info from Belgium... I'm looking for news on the net now....

 

Sorry about timing.... I sure won't let it spoil the GIRO fun tonight...

AND I'd be happy to be proven that this information is wrong too.....

OK REPORTS ARE NOW FLOWING IN.... CONFIRMED POSITIVE TEST.....

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Podium Cafe Cyclegirls Spring Classics #3 & Final

I was going to do a seperate Scheldeprijs/Amstel Gold/Hotittude, but thought it best to combine all three. A lot of these photos would be used in my Hotittude as well.

Scheldeprijs was a great day, I was with a photographer friend and we went to start and finish, as well as about 5 other spots, amazing how you can see the race so often if you know where to go. Only bad point on this day, was actually watching the crash live and seeing the aftermath. I was in shock myself for a bit i think, seeing Greg Van Avermaet walk past all bloodied everything was not a nice sight, and the rest of the guys too.. I was only about 40meters from the crash, but never want to see something like that again live... OUCH.. Here are a few pics from that day.

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Next race was Amstel Gold, This race was amazing to watch, and again I had a friend who knew where to go. So we were at the start and the finish.. My aim for this event was photo Thomas Dekker, but can you believe i did not see him at all until after the race and it was for about 5 seconds when he rode past, I nearly ran in front of him just to get that pic... I was thinking of crash tackling but then thought against that..  Another highlight was meeting the Official Schleck fan club, this was so much fun, and when they found out I was a schleck fan and had come from Australia, i was grabbed and taken down the line and introduced to Frank and Andy's dad... He was a very nice person, and i was glad to meet him..

so here are the Amstel pics -

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Sadly Amstel Gold was my last day of my holiday,  That night we were invited to the hotel for a drink, we realised that not only were Quickstep staying there, so was Lotto, Astana, and SexyBank..  Did get to speak to lotto team doctor and was glad to hear Matty was ok.. and sent my best wishes to him. But all good things must come to and end, and I flew home the next day. Must say I had an amazing trip, and have hundreds of more pics of the races, riders and countryside.. 

Here a few more of my Favourite pics from the trip -

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I hope you enjoyed my posts, and next trip for me will be TDU and worlds 2010.. That is if I can stop myself from going to europe again soon.

Cheers.




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Podium Cafe CycleGirls Spring Classics Thread #2

Where to start, Well after G-W it was time to have a few days of watching everyone else ride around Belgium. This wasn't a bad thing as it gave me more time to taste the Belgium Beers. So here are a couple of things that happened prior to Paris-Roubaix.

A visit to Arenberg forest, and a few other cobbled sections, which I couldn't ride, but was happy once i saw the following teams that morning: Liquigas, Garmin, Katusha, Quickstep, Milram and Lampre...

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Oh and the mum and daughter Leopard outfits in the background were reporters for something, still trying to figure out who would send this pair to interview the riders... hehehe Albertina had the pleasure of seeing them too.

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a chat with Paris-Roubaix winner Servais Knaven, and I had a bad photographer who missed the all important photo shot, Servais giving me a Podium Kiss, can you believe the photographer didn't even tell me he missed the shot.. Could have had another Podium Kiss from him ...LoL

A little wave from the rest of Milram

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Kemmelberg cobbles, even though they won't be riding this section

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The morning was topped of with watching the whole  Quickstep Team on a training ride, this was awesome...

 

Then that afternoon we visited the Paris-Roubaix Velodrome... This was so exciting and sad as well, especially watching the rest of the guys riding around the velodrome and I couldn't... Very annoyed... So a beer was had to get over that..

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The next day was Paris-Roubaix, what an amazing day... I was lucky enough to see the race from about 5 different spots finishing in another VIP tent at the

Le Carrefour de l'Arbre, But I spent most of this time outside on the side of the road and enjoying the Party Atmosphere that is the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix...

 Funny how after drinking Champagne and Beer that my Arm felt great that afternoon, it was the next day i regretted dancing so much..

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Another highlight was the visit to the Leifmans Brewery of Oudenaarde, Highlight was tasting the Cherry Beer and Golden Band Blond Beer straight from the Vats, oh and the free Beer before and after... Yummy

Oh and thought that you might like the name of these chocolates my friend Julie found, it made us giggle..

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 Ok, there was plenty more that happened during the cycling tour, but that will all have to wait... agreat time was had, and now it was time for my adventures on my own...

Next posts still to come -

#3 Scheldeprijs & Amstel Gold

#4 Cyclegirls Classics Hotittude

Hope you enjoy the read!!

 VIDEOS DELETED - Due to the videos not working properly I have deleted and added a few more photos... If you like to see  videos, PM me and you will have to add me on facebook. Sorry!!!

 

 

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Podium Cafe CycleGirls Spring Classics Thread #1

Hi to all at PdC, Well I finally made it home about 12 hours ago, and thought i better start my first fanpost of my time at the Classics. I was wondering where to start, what to say and what to tell. So many things happened on this trip it was truly amazing. So i'll try to start from the beginning and end my last post with Amstel Gold.

Arrival in Belgium,

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Let's just say my welcoming committee in Belgium was truly the best start to the trip. Within 5 minutes of being at the hotel, after ordering my first Belgium Beer, Look who decided to join me: Ok, i'm looking pretty shabby, you would be too after 27hours of flying... But this made it all worth while.

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I knew from this my holiday fun was just about to start.

Next was getting the bike ready and to go for a warm up ride with the group. Our two Ex Pro riding buddies were, Eric Van Lanker and Eric De Clerc. These guys were great fun, and looking forward to catching up with them again in the future.

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So, 2nd day in Belgium and Tour of Flanders Cyclosportif, Holy crap, it was freezing and I now realised what the hell I had got myself into... I completed the 75km ride, and let me tell you "I hate Cobbles" I didn't know what to expect but shit, WoW, is all i can say. Apart from the cobbbles then came the hills, I remember being at the bottom of the Mur and went, Ha this thing has beat me already.. But i did make it up, but I was one of many who ended up walking up, let me tell you, not very safe in shoes and slippery cobbles.. I was amazed how some of the riders could do it with ease.. I will beat "The Mur" next time I get to Belgium.

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The next day my first Spring Classics, Tour of Flanders. This day was amazing, the weather great, Champagne at 10 in the morning started the day, and Beer and celebrating Devolders win finished the day. Here are a few pics:

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4th day of the cycling tour and an easy ride from Kortrijk to Gent along the river... Well so i thought, about 20km into the ride, turning around on some gravel, going no faster then 3km/h I reckon, I crashed..... Fell off bike, laughed, foot was all caught up, got up had a nice gravel rash on my leg, bit of blood all is good... Went to grab the bike, OUCH, felt like someone had stabbed me in the arm.. Anyway, got back on bike and finished the ride. When I arrived in Gent, I was in a lot of pain, ended up going to Doc,not Broken, but that was the end of my cycling tour for me.. I couldn't hold the bike up, brake and at times was lucky to move the Arm. It is better now, but will be seeing a doctor here in Australia tomorrow.

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Also, had a great visit to the Flanders Museum and had the opportunity to meet Peter Van Petegem.

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Next raceGent-Wevelgem. Woke up and thought can I go back to bed, the weather was crappy... ended up at the start of the race. Was lucky enough to chat to a few of my friends and other riders, and then we were off.. Saw the race in about 5 different places. Finished of in a VIP tent about 16km from the finish.. A few pics of the day:

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Next Couple of Posts

#2 The last couple of days with no riding & Paris- Roubaix.

#3 Scheldeprijs & Amstel Gold

#4 Maybe?? Cyclegirls Classics Hotittude (I'm thinking this may be next) I'm struggling not to put the pics up in these posts..

 

 Update on my (as Chris mentioned) Doodsmak -

After being x-rayed again by my doctor here in australia, looks like I have a floating bone chip in my elbow, aparently that isn't a broken elbow, but close... and ligament damage, waiting to see if operation is needed, hopefully not!!!

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Podium Cafe CycleGirl's Classics Diary

 

 

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Hi all,

Just thought I would start a dairy entry here of my upcoming trip to Belgium/The Netherlands. If you interested then I hope you enjoy, I'll try and update every couple of days whilst there.. That's if I'm not in some pub somewhere trying all the Beers or too drunk when back in the hotel at night.. You might get an x-rated version then, LoL.

To start i'll put a quick itinerary of what's happening  -

1. Flanders Cyclosport - 75km, and my first hill i will be riding in Belgium is Koppenberge (welcome)..

2. Tour of Flanders

3. Two days of riding around Gent including the famous Kemmelberg, war graves etc

4. Gent-Wevelgem

5. Two days of more riding, including the Arenberg forest and a few cobbled roads..

6. Paris-Roubaix - and meeting up with Albertina in Gent

7. 5 days of seeing whatever I want in Belgium, thinking of a quick trip to Luxembourg (maybe lunch with Frank).

8. Drive to Maastricht, Holland - staying in Hotel

9. Amstel Gold - Can't wait for this day :-)

10. Time to go home, back to Australia and reality, and start planning for TDU and worlds next year.

Chat soon.

Hey all, first entry.. I'm leaving in 2 days... But shit... Why didn't anyone tell me cycling gear takes up half your suitcase.... so the last day or so, i've been struggling about what to take....more jersey's, bibs, knee high boots, that hot evening dress and jeans.... OMG it's not fair that airlines have weight limits..... O hh i'm going to have a wine and maybe that will help... Chat soon. 

 

 

 

 

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Podium Cafe R.I.P FREDERIEK NOLF

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Frederiek Nolf from TOPSPORT VLAANDEREN-MERCATOR has passed away tonight in Qatar.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and Team mates.

R.I.P Frederiek Nolf 

Profile :

Birth Date: 10.02.1987
Location: Kuurne
Prof. since: 2008
In the team since: 2008
Weight: 68 kg
Length: 184 cm.
Website: http://www.frederieknolf.be/

I've never met this rider, but many of my friends are his friend. They are trying to deal with this tragic loss and i"m touched by such loss of a fantastic rider.

 

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Podium Cafe Help Required - Amstel Gold

Hi all, as you know i'm going to spring classics in april. Flanders, Gent-W and P-R.

I'm suppose to fly out of Brussels on the 18th april, i'm thinking of staying another couple of days and go and see the Amstel Gold. Wahoo.

I was wondering if the PdC expertise can help though, as i will be doing this myself and not an organised tour i was wondering how long it will take to drive from Kortrijk, Belgium (where i'm staying) to the race in Holland, and if i do where it will be best to drive to. I will then look at flying out of brusseld on the 20th maybe.

You help is appreciated, i'm still undecided but if it isn't that hard then i may just do it, oh and bonus i get to see my Philippe and Thomas race then ..hehehe

 

Thanks again.

 

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Podium Cafe CYCLEGIRLS TDU SNAPSHOTS

Hi all,

Well i finally made it home from an amazing TDU. Sorry i was slack on getting on here but there was drinking, cycling and meeting riders to do. Also my computer was playing up.

Well i thought you all might like a quick look at some of my photos from the TDU. I have over two hundred but i'll just put a few up.

Firstly, i'll tell you about a few of the highlights.

#1 Having dinner with Team Columbia at the After Party at the Hilton, ZoeRochelle, George was sitting right across from me and i was thinking about you.

#2 Meeting Lance, Oscar and a few of our hotties from the Hotittude thread.

#3 Then going to the real after party in town, Oh My, so much fun was had there.. and not telling any secrets.

#4 Watching albi take out the TDU, great to see an aussie win, oh and having a Champagne shower thanks to the quickstep team..

Ok time for photos.

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Thought i better put a racing shot in to show you all that i did see the race.. hehehe

I have many more photos and will put them up over the next couple of weeks.

For Jimbo and Gavia

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 Ok here is some more sexybank

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And, i'm wondering how do i get this job...

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Podium Cafe WAHOOOO JENS! IS COMING TO TDU - CONFIRMED

Ok this has been much speculation, Rumour and Source asking... But Yes, Jens! is coming to TDU.... and i'm excited..
Here is the Team -
51. Stuart O'GRADY AUS
52. Jens VOIGT GER
53. Nicki SORENSEN DEN
54. Kasper KLOSTERGAARD DEN
55. Matthew GOSS AUS
56. Frank HOJ DEN
57. Anders LUND DEN

and actually i'm excited about the whole team coming,
Would have been stoked if Frankie came, but as Santa didn't deliver him under my Christmas tree, I knew he wouldn't bring him as a New Years Present...

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Podium Cafe Dear Silence-Lotto: A letter from CycleGirl

Dear Silence-Lotto,

 

CycleGirl wants you to change Philippe Gilbert’s Schedule for 2009.

You see, I understand that you signed a contract with Philippe this year and you are planning on him racing the Tour of Basque country and then the Ardennes.

But I’m very upset and disappointed as this does not fit in with my schedule, you see I was hoping Philippe was coming to the TDU, but no, and I would have been OK with that, if you had sent Thomas Dekker. But no to Thomas too.. So here I was planning my trip to Europe next year in April, and was very excited as I would be seeing The Tour of Flanders, Ghent-Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix... So surely I thought Philippe would race one of these races, I was so excited about seeing him.. But yet again, your plans for Philippe do not fit in with my plans..

So I think we need to talk..

Since I’m paying to come to Europe myself, and will only be there for a short period of time, I would appreciate it if you can have Philippe race one of the races I mentioned..

If you require any more details on my trip to help with this matter, please leave a message, Or if Philippe would like to discuss, I’m happy to give him my number..

This photo was taken at the TDU this year, look at how happy I made Philippe.. and riding behind him this year at the last TT TdF, was amazing... You must realise that changing his schedule to help me out would be the best thing..

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Thank you for your assistance, and I’m looking forward to your response.

CycleGirl

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Podium Cafe IT'S OFFICIAL - HOTTEST PRO TOUR TEAM 2009

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The scores were close, with Liquigas winning by ONE point, I'm sure if there were more votes it may have been a different story, i didn't vote as i thought it best to be judge only!! Damn it.... it looks like Lotto are a team to keep an eye on next year too..But here are the scores -

Liquigas - 95

Lotto - 94

Columbia - 84

Quickstep - 81

Garmin - 79

Sexybank - 77

Caiss'e - 77

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Podium Cafe HOTTEST PRO TEAM SMACK FINAL

Ok here we go fINAL Round of the Hottest Pro Team Smack down....

Need to start with the rules, and remember Hottness isn't just in the beauty department, there are many factors that makes a Team HOT, so we are having a point system.

The points will be given for certain areas, give a score and comment why, they will be added together, the team with highest score wins... I know you all think looks are everything, but in the PdC world we also like to count on other factors, even though being HOT will have a higher point score available.. Please ensure comments are Valid, and if photos are needed to emphasise your point, then I welcome them.. Or should that be a requirement.. Umm i'll decide later.

Point Score:

Having a Team website ensuring it is updated frequently = 10 points

Turning up to race/media announcements dresses appropriately = 20 points

Having a rider that is HOT = 10 points per HOT rider and comment

Willing to pose shirtless, swimwear, nude or with a dolphin = 10 points

Having a HOT Team kit that you would wear =10 points

How much does the riders in the Team make your PdC heart pump when you see them race = 10 points

Do you throw something or shed a tear if one of the riders from the team lose = 10 points.

You can nominate to take 10 points of the other team, if you can prove the other Team has not meet any of the questions asked.. Comments required for this to occur..

I've decided to have only one thread so the Smack Down begins:

 

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Liquigas

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OK understand the photos are old. but until team photo's come out for 2009 then this is it.. Post as many photos as you like to nominate your winner..

Cheers, and nominations close in Thurs morn 0600h Aust time..

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Podium Cafe CYCLEGIRL iS GOING ON HOLIDAY

Ok, sorry but i needed to scream this from top of my lungs, but since you wouldn't hear it... I thought i would let you all know i'm in the process of booking the following cycling holiday.

So if you are in the area, c'mon on down and have a drink with me in the Hotel, (albertina it's my shout, and Liquigas) YAY..

Just need to build up my fitness now, sh*t i'm panicking, can't look bad when riding past the guys, need to look like i know what i'm doing..

Ok is this 70 words yet??

 

 

 

 

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Podium Cafe HOTTEST PRO TEAM SMACK DOWN

Team smackdown - Hottest Pro Team 2009 

Ok ladies (and men if your interested) I'm putting it out to all come and nominate for your hottest Pro team for 2009, Once nominations are in we are going to have Team Smack downs to determine the Hottest team for 2009. This Team will have the exclusive rights of being named the PdC Hottest Team 2009, and at all times the luxury of having the PdC ladies call you this throughout 2009, and maybe if your lucky the team will get the honour of meeting the lovely PdC ladies throughout 2009. There will be no ifs or buts for the rest of the year, the winning Team will hold this honour until Smackdown time next year.  

 Rules:

Please ensure when making nominations that photo's are included,  or your team MAY be disqualified... LOL

Team has to be a Pro Tour Team

 Nominations are to be in by  0900h, Sat 13 Dec Aust time, so i think that gives everyone else until Friday night around midnight.

I will be the final judge if there is a draw.. LOL LOL..

I'll start with nominating Liquigas (the team that gave us the idea for this thread), I have to say with Basso, Benna, Quinziato, Corioni & others. This nomination is a given..

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Podium Cafe Cyclegirls bike has finally arrived

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Ok, finally after over 3 months my beautiful 2009 Orbea Dama Onix has arrived..

I couldn't actually believe it when i walked into the shop to pick the bike up, i was shaking and nearly cried when i saw it....  But yes, it was there and it was all mine...

I've been in a state of shock since it has arrived, and sorry to say only have one picture to show everyone.. But i promise, i'l post more pics of the bike over the next couple of days, damn work getting in the way...

And you wouldn't believe it, but the beautiful australian weather disappeared the afternoon i picked up the bike, and it's been raining ever since, so i'm keeping my fingers crossed that i can get out there tomorrow morning and go for my first ride, well i have rode the bike around the house, and realised not a good idea, especialy when crashing into the wall,  and yes i know i can ride in the rain, but not for my first ride, i want sunshine and music hahaha

As for specs - umm i was told 50/34, 105 on the front, Ultegra on the back, and full carbon.. Ok i'm still learning about the mechanics, i'll pick all this up over the next couple of months for sure..

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 Just an update, finally went for my first ride, totally amazing, love my bike, yes i still ned to name her..

Not only did i have my first ride, but also my first fall, it kinda hurt a little, but hey i got back on and kept riding.. LOL.. I'll try and stay upright next time.. Never realised how hilly it is around my house.

 

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I'll post the rest when i get home from work... I love my Orbea!!!!

 

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