TDF: One more thing
Tour doctors have reported that Josebi Beloki suffered a broken right leg, wrist and elbow in the terrible Stage 9 crash earlier today.
Also, as Lance Armstrong got back on the pavement after taking an unplanned detour across the field (see previous post), I noticed that one rider gave him a pat on the shoulder as he went by, encouraging Lance as a true brother-in-arms, so to speak. I couldn't tell the identity of that rider, but OLN reports that it was none other than Armstrong's former teammate, Tyler Hamilton. As we all know by now, Tyler continues to have a great Tour... even with a broken collarbone. In fact, he now stands in fifth overall, less than 2 minutes behind the yellow jersey.
I know I'm sounding like a broken record (you do remember "records," don't you?), but that Tyler dude is an amazing guy.
Hmm...I can't recall that commercial right offhand, but I've slept a bit since then.
Today's escapade brings to mind the fact that some great pro roadies have become great pro mountain-bikers after they ended their road careers. Wonder if Lance might be up for something like that? I think he demonstrated that he has the skills, if there was ever any question.
Posted by: Eric at July 14, 2003 10:40 PMEric, don't forget some mt. bikers have also succesfully made the transition to the road. Of course, I can't remember their names right now.
I like what Merde in Frane said about Hamilton: He has a second bicycle just to carry his balls.
Posted by: Victor at July 16, 2003 09:01 AMAlexi Grewal crossed-over, but I can't remember which way.
Great quote about Tyler. All those guys are amazing, to some degree, but a few stand head & shoulders above the rest. He's one of them.
Posted by: Eric at July 16, 2003 09:44 PMAbout the publisher
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I remember records, but now I wonder how long that saying will have any meaning. Excellent update, too.
Remember the commercial from a few years ago with Lance riding across log bridges and down muddy hills? Can't remember the product (Nike, maybe?) but I sure remember the commercial. Today's action made me think of that.
Posted by: Scott Chaffin at July 14, 2003 10:25 PM