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That's also bullshit

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 17 2013, 8:26p

+1

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 17 2013, 8:14p

We learned Tejay really is still too young to be given the helm

Commented on Lessons From the Tour de Suisse on Jun 17 2013, 8:11p - 1 reply

I love that the first stage entices the sprint teams to get their sprinter in yellow

Commented on Omega Pharma for the Tour de France on Jun 17 2013, 7:47p

bike weight is so minimal in can't really matter

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 8:59p - 1 reply

Well of course, they everybody stopped doping in 2006.

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 8:56p - 1 reply

lol

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:26p

That's some interesting info there

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:25p - 1 reply

+1

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:08p

"Fair bit" and "little" are two different things

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:07p - 1 reply

All those Frenchies and no Hivert?... [sigh]

Commented on Le Tour: Time to Start Dropping F-Bombs on Jun 16 2013, 12:45p

I called bs after his TT in that Tour.

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:42a

Let's see

Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 15 2013, 9:08p

If you feel better you're healthier, no?

Commented on cycling is the safest mode of transportation. on Jun 15 2013, 2:35p

"Swiss effieciency"

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 8 LIVE on Jun 15 2013, 1:32p

And all we'll remember is that you got the last one right.

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 8 LIVE on Jun 15 2013, 1:30p

If I'm right, I hope it's Hivert that gets the win

Commented on Le Tour: Time to Start Dropping F-Bombs on Jun 14 2013, 10:46p

I predict they Fall Flat

Commented on Le Tour: Time to Start Dropping F-Bombs on Jun 14 2013, 8:40p - 2 replies

I would rather get delusional

Commented on Random Dauphiné afterthoughts on Jun 13 2013, 2:45p - 1 reply

Poor Jens, this daily prediction thing just isn't going your way.

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 13 2013, 1:07p

It's getting even better

Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 13 2013, 9:34a

I'm pretty sure George might be glad to see you

Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 13 2013, 9:26a

I've been to Perry, GA

Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 13 2013, 8:39a

Did I mention how much the protests to McQuaid's re-election make me smile?

Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 12 2013, 9:49p - 1 reply

I like the French desk, it's a good fit.

Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 12 2013, 9:25p

I think George Takei started this new craze of posing with a baguette (or just made it more popular with this pic)

Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 12 2013, 9:14p - 1 reply

That's very true

Commented on Random Dauphiné afterthoughts on Jun 12 2013, 4:25p - 1 reply

Actually, impressed he held on for 2nd

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:44p - 1 reply

For the sprints at the Tour?

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:41p - 1 reply

Bah

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:41p - 1 reply

Let us know if the result changes? Idk, is that possible?

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:40p

What was Sagan thinking?

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:38p - 1 reply

all the ones I'm looking at just say coming soon or live shortly

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 10:21a

Wrong wording for Cadel

Commented on Random Dauphiné afterthoughts on Jun 12 2013, 8:23a - 1 reply

He was just too ginger in the last turn

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:42p

That was impressive

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:38p

Would be nice but he is terribly out numbered

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:33p

Jens! did not luck out with the breakaway companion.

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:27p - 1 reply

Well they at least have Sagan

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:26p

Oh look, Cannondale is contributing

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:23p - 1 reply

Great story, and great job rising to the occasion Albertina

Commented on Albertina rides the London Nocturne on Jun 10 2013, 9:01p

Oh I should do the same since Pinky just won her first race.

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 10 2013, 8:55a - 3 replies

No reason to work, there's always fun stuff to read that's cycling related

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 10 2013, 8:37a - 2 replies

Yea, why are the organizers trying to flatten Switzerland?

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 10 2013, 8:33a - 1 reply

That has to be a blast... with weather more like 2011 that is

Commented on The Ventoux Night Session on Jun 9 2013, 3:08p

+1

Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 2 LIVE on Jun 9 2013, 11:31a

Putting "The Jersey Project" at the top of my "please buy me this for my coffee table" list.

Commented on The 101 on Tour 100 Books (and more than a few of the classics) on Jun 8 2013, 8:54p

Thanks for this

Commented on The 101 on Tour 100 Books (and more than a few of the classics) on Jun 8 2013, 8:50p - 1 reply

Speaking of being Bogarted

Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 8 2013, 4:45p

well useless legs don't help

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:33a - 2 replies

Voeckler too strong for that break

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:32a

Some live threads are in need of posts to keep things clear for those popping in

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:24a - 2 replies

Posts up top are very unclear

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:21a - 1 reply

Thank you

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:20a

no Flech then who

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:20a - 1 reply

So in the break... Voeckler, Flecha, Seeldrayers, and ?

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:19a - 3 replies

That was a great and interesting read.

Commented on Excerpt: Bike! A Tribute to the World's Greatest Racing Bicycles on Jun 6 2013, 11:32p

I don't remember if I knew that about Froome

Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 6 2013, 11:21p - 1 reply

+1

Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 6 2013, 6:50p

I refuse to accept defeat here.

Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 6 2013, 6:49p

Santambrogio WAS a good buy. Soon to plummet further down the VDS rankings.

Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 6 2013, 6:48p - 1 reply

Very excited for PhilGai

Commented on Phil Gaimon: Getting to Know the Cookie Monster on Jun 6 2013, 11:16a

Not sure about the book, but I want the jersey.

Commented on The Breakaway, by Rolf Rae-Hansen on Jun 6 2013, 10:52a

Woohoo

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 6 2013, 10:43a - 1 reply

Really Jens?, you're batting zero and you've missed two of the best pitches.

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 6 2013, 10:41a

Ted King contributes a little on the subject in this article (good read)

Commented on What Does National Identity Mean to Cycling? on Jun 6 2013, 8:05a - 1 reply

I just think it's tough trying to figure out how to do this pro racing thing clean.

Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 5 2013, 10:29p

I'm sure it acts just like a "nip and tuck"

Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 5 2013, 9:49p - 1 reply

It was just a little case of his allergies acting up

Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 5 2013, 9:43p - 2 replies

No drugs

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 5 2013, 3:43p - 1 reply

To sum it up

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 5 2013, 3:10p - 1 reply

This one Q&A, I would imagine, is somewhat different than the way it would have played out with McQuaid

Commented on UCI fight: Cookson to take on McQuaid on Jun 4 2013, 7:43p

I've read the interview, and now after listening to the interview and to him

Commented on UCI fight: Cookson to take on McQuaid on Jun 4 2013, 7:35p - 3 replies

Thinking about the Cav distraction

Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 4 2013, 6:55p

Meersman again? You did podium but...

Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 4 2013, 6:27p

lol

Commented on another bad apple caught: santombrogio may be a moron on Jun 4 2013, 2:23p

I tend to keep forgetting this alleged confessional then forgive culture

Commented on another bad apple caught: santombrogio may be a moron on Jun 4 2013, 7:05a - 1 reply

doh - nuff said

Commented on another bad apple caught: santombrogio may be a moron on Jun 3 2013, 9:51p

	That's also bullshit Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 17 2013, 8:26p
	+1 Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 17 2013, 8:14p
	We learned Tejay really is still too young to be given the helm Commented on Lessons From the Tour de Suisse on Jun 17 2013, 8:11p - 1 reply
	I love that the first stage entices the sprint teams to get their sprinter in yellow Commented on Omega Pharma for the Tour de France on Jun 17 2013, 7:47p
	bike weight is so minimal in can't really matter Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 8:59p - 1 reply
	Well of course, they everybody stopped doping in 2006. Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 8:56p - 1 reply
	lol Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:26p
	That's some interesting info there Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:25p - 1 reply
	+1 Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:08p
	"Fair bit" and "little" are two different things Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:07p - 1 reply
	All those Frenchies and no Hivert?... [sigh] Commented on Le Tour: Time to Start Dropping F-Bombs on Jun 16 2013, 12:45p
	I called bs after his TT in that Tour. Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 16 2013, 7:42a
	Let's see Commented on Sastre on the Alpe - An Unfriendly Graph on Jun 15 2013, 9:08p
	If you feel better you're healthier, no? Commented on cycling is the safest mode of transportation. on Jun 15 2013, 2:35p
	"Swiss effieciency" Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 8 LIVE on Jun 15 2013, 1:32p
	And all we'll remember is that you got the last one right. Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 8 LIVE on Jun 15 2013, 1:30p
	If I'm right, I hope it's Hivert that gets the win Commented on Le Tour: Time to Start Dropping F-Bombs on Jun 14 2013, 10:46p
	I predict they Fall Flat Commented on Le Tour: Time to Start Dropping F-Bombs on Jun 14 2013, 8:40p - 2 replies
	I would rather get delusional Commented on Random Dauphiné afterthoughts on Jun 13 2013, 2:45p - 1 reply
	Poor Jens, this daily prediction thing just isn't going your way. Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 13 2013, 1:07p
	It's getting even better Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 13 2013, 9:34a
	I'm pretty sure George might be glad to see you Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 13 2013, 9:26a
	I've been to Perry, GA Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 13 2013, 8:39a
	Did I mention how much the protests to McQuaid's re-election make me smile? Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 12 2013, 9:49p - 1 reply
	you misspelled superior Recommended on Jun 12 2013, 9:26p
	I like the French desk, it's a good fit. Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 12 2013, 9:25p
	I think George Takei started this new craze of posing with a baguette (or just made it more popular with this pic) Commented on Notes From the France Desk on Jun 12 2013, 9:14p - 1 reply
	That's very true Commented on Random Dauphiné afterthoughts on Jun 12 2013, 4:25p - 1 reply
	Actually, impressed he held on for 2nd Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:44p - 1 reply
	For the sprints at the Tour? Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:41p - 1 reply
	Bah Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:41p - 1 reply
	Let us know if the result changes? Idk, is that possible? Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:40p
	What was Sagan thinking? Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 12:38p - 1 reply
	all the ones I'm looking at just say coming soon or live shortly Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 12 2013, 10:21a
	Wrong wording for Cadel Commented on Random Dauphiné afterthoughts on Jun 12 2013, 8:23a - 1 reply
	He was just too ginger in the last turn Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:42p
	That was impressive Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:38p
	Would be nice but he is terribly out numbered Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:33p
	Jens! did not luck out with the breakaway companion. Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:27p - 1 reply
	Well they at least have Sagan Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:26p
	Oh look, Cannondale is contributing Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 11 2013, 12:23p - 1 reply
	Great story, and great job rising to the occasion Albertina Commented on Albertina rides the London Nocturne on Jun 10 2013, 9:01p
	Oh I should do the same since Pinky just won her first race. Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 10 2013, 8:55a - 3 replies
	No reason to work, there's always fun stuff to read that's cycling related Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 10 2013, 8:37a - 2 replies
	Yea, why are the organizers trying to flatten Switzerland? Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 10 2013, 8:33a - 1 reply
	That has to be a blast... with weather more like 2011 that is Commented on The Ventoux Night Session on Jun 9 2013, 3:08p
	+1 Commented on Tour de Suisse Stage 2 LIVE on Jun 9 2013, 11:31a
	Putting "The Jersey Project" at the top of my "please buy me this for my coffee table" list. Commented on The 101 on Tour 100 Books (and more than a few of the classics) on Jun 8 2013, 8:54p
	Thanks for this Commented on The 101 on Tour 100 Books (and more than a few of the classics) on Jun 8 2013, 8:50p - 1 reply
	The 101 on Tour 100 Books (and more than a few of the classics) Recommended on Jun 8 2013, 7:13p
	Speaking of being Bogarted Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 8 2013, 4:45p
	well useless legs don't help Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:33a - 2 replies
	Voeckler too strong for that break Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:32a
	Some live threads are in need of posts to keep things clear for those popping in Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:24a - 2 replies
	Posts up top are very unclear Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:21a - 1 reply
	Thank you Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:20a
	no Flech then who Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:20a - 1 reply
	So in the break... Voeckler, Flecha, Seeldrayers, and ? Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 LIVE on Jun 7 2013, 8:19a - 3 replies
	That was a great and interesting read. Commented on Excerpt: Bike! A Tribute to the World's Greatest Racing Bicycles on Jun 6 2013, 11:32p
	I don't remember if I knew that about Froome Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 6 2013, 11:21p - 1 reply
	+1 Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 6 2013, 6:50p
	I refuse to accept defeat here. Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 6 2013, 6:49p
	Santambrogio WAS a good buy. Soon to plummet further down the VDS rankings. Commented on FSA DS: Don't Bogart Those Points, My Friend on Jun 6 2013, 6:48p - 1 reply
	Very excited for PhilGai Commented on Phil Gaimon: Getting to Know the Cookie Monster on Jun 6 2013, 11:16a
	Not sure about the book, but I want the jersey. Commented on The Breakaway, by Rolf Rae-Hansen on Jun 6 2013, 10:52a
	Woohoo Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 6 2013, 10:43a - 1 reply
	Really Jens?, you're batting zero and you've missed two of the best pitches. Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 5 LIVE on Jun 6 2013, 10:41a
	Ted King contributes a little on the subject in this article (good read) Commented on What Does National Identity Mean to Cycling? on Jun 6 2013, 8:05a - 1 reply
	I just think it's tough trying to figure out how to do this pro racing thing clean. Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 5 2013, 10:29p
	I'm sure it acts just like a "nip and tuck" Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 5 2013, 9:49p - 1 reply
	It was just a little case of his allergies acting up Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 5 2013, 9:43p - 2 replies
	No drugs Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 5 2013, 3:43p - 1 reply
	To sum it up Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 LIVE on Jun 5 2013, 3:10p - 1 reply
	This one Q&A, I would imagine, is somewhat different than the way it would have played out with McQuaid Commented on UCI fight: Cookson to take on McQuaid on Jun 4 2013, 7:43p
	I've read the interview, and now after listening to the interview and to him Commented on UCI fight: Cookson to take on McQuaid on Jun 4 2013, 7:35p - 3 replies
	Thinking about the Cav distraction Commented on The Dolphin so far on Jun 4 2013, 6:55p
	Meersman again? You did podium but... Commented on Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 3 LIVE on Jun 4 2013, 6:27p
	lol Commented on another bad apple caught: santombrogio may be a moron on Jun 4 2013, 2:23p
	I tend to keep forgetting this alleged confessional then forgive culture Commented on another bad apple caught: santombrogio may be a moron on Jun 4 2013, 7:05a - 1 reply
	doh - nuff said Commented on another bad apple caught: santombrogio may be a moron on Jun 3 2013, 9:51p

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