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I hope Cadel Evens wins the Tour De France, what a great Australian must be one of the most demanding sports.
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I'd say it's the no.1 toughest sport..
I thought when he had his "mechanical issue" that he was gone for sure..
Cadel can do this.. but geez he's made a few mistakes along the way. Esp last night, instead of sitting on the tail of those looking to chase down the breakaway, he's was hesitating big time. Had to be on the Samuel Sanchez' wheel to put time on Andy Shleck last night.
Still, 57 seconds in a 42km time trial is not outside Cadel's ability.
I thought when he had his "mechanical issue" that he was gone for sure..
Cadel can do this.. but geez he's made a few mistakes along the way. Esp last night, instead of sitting on the tail of those looking to chase down the breakaway, he's was hesitating big time. Had to be on the Samuel Sanchez' wheel to put time on Andy Shleck last night.
Still, 57 seconds in a 42km time trial is not outside Cadel's ability.
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Cadel is favorite on Betfair at 1.52. The bloke leading is at 2.5, so those in the know seem to rate his chances.
Would be a fantastic achievement if he can pull it off.
Would be a fantastic achievement if he can pull it off.
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If Cadel can pull this off tonight it will be one of the great Aussie sporting acheivements.
Cycling isn't one of our mainstream sports, yet to have a guy who has a big chance of taking out possibly the most demanding of sports is making me proud to be an Aussie... the way he road last night with no help from other riders was simply inspiring.
If he pulls it off tonight I hope he gets all the Kudos he deserves from our media.
Cycling isn't one of our mainstream sports, yet to have a guy who has a big chance of taking out possibly the most demanding of sports is making me proud to be an Aussie... the way he road last night with no help from other riders was simply inspiring.
If he pulls it off tonight I hope he gets all the Kudos he deserves from our media.
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i watch this event every year and am amazed at the mental toughness these guy's have.yeh raiders wrote:I'd say it's the no.1 toughest sport..
I thought when he had his "mechanical issue" that he was gone for sure..
Cadel can do this.. but geez he's made a few mistakes along the way. Esp last night, instead of sitting on the tail of those looking to chase down the breakaway, he's was hesitating big time. Had to be on the Samuel Sanchez' wheel to put time on Andy Shleck last night.
Still, 57 seconds in a 42km time trial is not outside Cadel's ability.
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Like.LP Raider wrote:Go Cadel !
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This is incredible..
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Cadel will ride into Paris as winner of the tour de france, what a champion.
Proud moment in Australian sport's history.
Proud moment in Australian sport's history.
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Go the NT kid!LP Raider wrote:Cadel leading by almost 1 min with probably 15 min to go
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Incredible effort. Needed 57 seconds and slammed on 2:30+
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Love how he ha ensured that there will be no union coverage tomorrow!LP Raider wrote:minute 34 in front and will ride into Paris as the winner !
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that was a beastly ride...
even last night when he pulled back another 30 odd seconds on Andy Schleck in the final 5 km...
you could tell Schleck burnt himself out with his do or die approach of trying to lose Cadel a few nights ago,..
even last night when he pulled back another 30 odd seconds on Andy Schleck in the final 5 km...
you could tell Schleck burnt himself out with his do or die approach of trying to lose Cadel a few nights ago,..
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The best sportsman in the toughest sport on the planet! This man is a legend!
What an insane ride too.. 2nd fastest for the stage! He look incredibly composed before getting underway yesterday.
Without a drug cloud, without a near-equally great brother helping you the whole way, with a 57 second gap, hitting the wall the night before and dropping back to a 3 minute gap.. to win in this fashion, is beyond amazing!
What an insane ride too.. 2nd fastest for the stage! He look incredibly composed before getting underway yesterday.
Without a drug cloud, without a near-equally great brother helping you the whole way, with a 57 second gap, hitting the wall the night before and dropping back to a 3 minute gap.. to win in this fashion, is beyond amazing!
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public holiday tomorrow. its cadel day. congratulations to cadel, the 1st australian to win the tour........ever.
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Its been a fantastic event but can't wait till its over so I can get back into a regular sleep pattern. I've watched every stage and its really catching up with me.
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Im a huge cycling fan and ride a lot myself and i must admit i never thought this day would come after watching andy and alberto battle it out last year. but cadel has ridden the perfect race and it has been amazing to watch.
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for all the pain and suffering and setbacks, being runner up 2 years in a row, a few poor years, riding with injury. and losing your coach and mentor. i was abit teary to see him in the yellow jersey he deserves everything he gets cause he earned it through hard work a typical aussie battler
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Ironically I thought Cadel's guttsiest effort was last year. Battled right to the end with a broken arm. Great to see things fall into place for him this year.Gus- wrote:Im a huge cycling fan and ride a lot myself and i must admit i never thought this day would come after watching andy and alberto battle it out last year. but cadel has ridden the perfect race and it has been amazing to watch.
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Anybody who is remotely interested with nothing better to do, chuck it onto sbs and watch the tour of spain tonight.
23% gradient at some points, and the last 6K will take approx 40-50 mins. absolutely insane.
23% gradient at some points, and the last 6K will take approx 40-50 mins. absolutely insane.
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Massive support for a stage for young Richie this year.
Any other fans of Le Tour out there?
Any other fans of Le Tour out there?
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Normally, but it will conflict with the ashes this year