Welcome to the Tue, 07/04/2010 – 02:10 edition of Off Topic! You are looking at the next step in the evolution of VCN, the Off-Topic page. Have you ever been frustrated because you had a burning desire to call someone a sandbagger and could only hope to be timely by posting your comment to a photo gallery page or on a page describing a charity ride?
Well, your prayers have been answered! You can post your comment from the home page and it magically comes to rest here with the other orphans from the land of Misfit Comments. The page gets refreshed every day, but not to worry! Each day’s page will be archived and treasured, so you can look back on past pages with pride, shame or disgust-depending on how the day’s conversation went. So post away! We’ve got an internet to fill up.
HOLDJA LINE!
Tyler Farrar, Team Garmin-Transitions
Everything was going great, I felt good and the team was riding perfectly. Then, in the last 200 meters an AG2R rider hit my rear wheel and snapped my derailleur. I literally couldn’t ride after that and had to walk through the finish and to the bus. Its a shame because everything had gone so well and the team worked so hard for me. I’m glad that we’re all ok and I’m lucky that I didn’t go down. Tomorrow’s a new day and I think its safe to say we’re even more motivated now.
Matt White, Director Sportif, Team Garmin-Transitions
Today was a stressful day in the peloton. We were expecting winds but we didn’t expect the massive crowds or dogs. The crowds were incredible, its great to see so many fans out on the roads. Obviously, we went into today’s stage looking for a win for Tyler. He has the form and the team to deliver. An AG2R rider hit his rear wheel and snapped his derailleur in the last 200 meters. Unfortunately, that’s sprinting. We’ll be lining up in 3 days time to do it again.