Indeed. Ability to compete- around 3 years ago. Mentally- when he decided to make a comeback.

Seems to have conceded to Contador.
I think that was obvious from stage 1. As soon as the TTT put big gaps between Contador and Shleck/Evans/Sastre – game over.

I'm sure Poontang will find something to moan about. I mean, how dare Broad get him to play on?

I have a feeling he was torn between a stage win and yellow and got greedy and wanted both.
nah…he wanted yellow. Stage win unimportant at this point, and he was in a break with Ciolek and Bennati so wouldn't have really expected the win had Ivanov not got away.
However, not only did he not get yellow, but they've now well and truly fecked up Cavendish's chances of Green. All over unless Thor crashes. Stupid move, spectacular FAIL.

blocked Hush on the sprint.

tubs rock. that is all.

whoooooooo?

crashes, high speed sprints, death-defying downhills, shootings, deaths. Sounds pretty exciting to me.

try to avoid lancing/squeezing it yourself. Antibiotics usually sort it but obviously not in your case. Wash shorts well, dry inside out, use M.A.L.,maybe consider using something like Hibiscrub in the shower.

very odd decision – could spell curtains for Cav's hopes of green.

???!
Aussies down to 2 bowlers. Great batting pitch. Perfect batting weather. No decision to be made!

lots of good advice above.
Working on my track coaching at the moment – key things I'd say to remember:
1) ALWAYS LOOK before moving up or down
2) riding at the top is as easy as riding at the bottom – you just have to pedal harder
3) ALWAYS LOOK before moving up or down
4) Don't say 'darkside', people will think you're a cock.
5) Sharpen your elbows 😉
6) ALWAYS LOOK before moving up or down.

Shocking. Everyone knows it's 'fewer than 200 yards', not 'less than'.

yes, lots. But then, I'm not water-soluble.

because they're pointless. Mind, I don't put an inflatable gherkin on my bike either.

I can't see why any amateur cyclist would want to use mudguards, let alone the best riders in the world, during the biggest race in the world.

Interesting to see none of them using mudguards
christ on a bike. I've heard it all now…

He's unhappy because he has a face like an Easter Island statue sh1tting razor blades. Miserable little piggy-eyed runt.
fair player, mind 😉

Sounds good. Hey, it doesn't get much cooler than contact lens research mate…

Adam "David" Ryans
That's Sue Perkins with a bit of stubble, that.

mmw…delegate closest I guess. Lots of our work presented there so cheering on the boss and pressing the flesh mostly.

now then. Rickaaaay….back in the pavilion, sunshine.

would that we got chance…it's absolute 100% work that bugger.
Now the AAO, that's a much better social/work ratio..

it's all about subversive backstage takeaway breakfasts:

BCLA conference, Manchester Central
is that you?
Ah, the BCLA. Highlight of my year. Not…

terribly overrated. And yes, he is a crybaby. Not sure about the funny eyes bit though.
Would suit City down to the ground IMO…

Doh!
Hilfenhaus looks a really handy bowler. Fantastic so far this series, unlike Johnson.

Interesting that Wiggins' current strategy seems to be to finish on Armstrong's shoulder/wheel in every stage…

he'll have to change that if he wants to stay in the top 10 😉

Brad wears black socks. Must be good!
[stares in wide-eyed incredulity. Shakes head, mutters, despairs for CFH's previously pristine sense of style]

And you probably know by now it hurts a lot, so just get used to pain!
aye. couple of months of getting to like the suffering and you'll be doing erg marathons. [still mentally scarred from those]

Oh and stop measuring calories as it's pretty meaningless really – measure your score in metres and you'll then be able to compare to various other guides, etc. Rowers typically use the speed/500m – eg 1:50
agreed entirely. ignore the calories bit. Concentrate on good form.

lame. Correct quantity of sausages, but wrong kind of tomatoes, no black pudding, and those shrooms look positively anaemic. Full monkey FAIL.

But what does the 42 40 n 38 mean ?
that's the eta if the average speed for the stage is 42kph, 40kph etc.
caravan = publicity caravan hoying tat into the crowd.

The hire car (a Punto) didn't work the same afterwards either – squealing brakes (from the descent) and the engine didn't sound so good either…

hahaha…one of the abiding memories of riding Ventoux is the smell of burning clutches and burning brakes..

[sings]
Sacramone, sacramone, have you got a face like a slapped @rse
thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening…

racist

well… it's a plant material anyway
no, it's a fungus. That's not a plant…

myoprotein is a vegetable ain't it? fungus is a vegetable of sorts isn't it
no, it's not.

Quorn rocks however.

One of the greatest English footballers of recent decades

Go up from Bedoin! If you're driving to Malaucene you may as well bimble over to Bedoin on the bike (lovely road and a good warmup). May as well do the ascent that the Tour is going up. Then come down Malaucene – best descent.
Did all 3 at the beginning of May, really wish I was going out next weekend..!

I look like a complete tawt in Lycra.

everyone does
and baggies look so very good