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a word for the flatter stages, too!
the subtleties of teamwork are readily apparent in the flatter stages, too, rickyy. witness the comeback of robbie mcewen's team chasing down chris horner and sylvan chavanal in the last 200 meters!!!
robbie had four guys pouring out their guts to bring back the break. these pros are superb in their timing. they let them sit out front for 15-20 kilometers before reeling them the rest of the way. if chris had been willing to settle for second place, he would have had his only chance to win, but refusing to pull through at 800 meters cost both him and chavanal the race. isn't 2d better than 10th?
that was a great stage, either way, but watching the coverage you can really understand how important a team is in the flatter stages, too.
i miss chippo!
and mal, going on a hard five or six hour ride can match--but never replace--a five or six hour sexcapade. but doing it for so long on a bike is what makes it possible to do it so long in the bed.
it's all about quality "saddle" time!!! [and you should know that my bike has NEVER cheated on me or broken my heart, mal. but that doesn't stop me from loving women or loving my bike!]
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beetle bailey, pfc: veteran of the acid wars,
six tours, distinguished conduct medal, honorable discharge
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