Afternoon Awesome

For once, I’m with Lance. Assaulting riders on the road is generally indefensible, so it goes without saying that jabbing at a guy with a giant syringe in a tight, slippery situation is buffoonery.

Yeah, the spectators were getting way too close — especially on the Palomar climb. By the way, Podium Cafe is awesome!

@Bob: are you talking about the “crazy antlers guy” running just barely in front of the breakaway? I can’t rememebr the stage but he was really irking me!

As for Lance, I can’t say I blame him. Wasn’t there a time when he got yanked over because a little girl had a mussette and the handle got hooked on his bars? Pulled him right over.But then again, I think he may have been riding a little close to the spectators.

Thanks Bob!

It’s funny, the riders don’t get a complete pass. Lance and the Musette Bag… he didn’t need to be all the way to the right side. I got buzzed by a ton of guys in Solvang last Friday, and I was a good 200 meters before a corner. Not sure if they aren’t thinking about it, or if it’s a slight thrill.But that’s a separate matter from the foot-chasers. I’d be nervous too if I was being stalked by guys in Sumo suits.

As long as that guy is in the water, he might want to mock Michael Phelps next.I’m not sayin’ anything; I’m just sayin’.

Oh, shit… just noticed immediately afterward that it’s a snow drift. D’OH!no more quick commenting with quick wit, brilliance and modesty

Sweet arm check into the boards.