Time to list of a few more things that are right with pro cycling.
The Liggett and Sherwen Show - Phil and Paul have become the voice of cycling in America. Phil is still entertaining but, to be perfectly honest, Phil's not exactly on top of his game these days. He has covered the Tour for over 30 years and it shows. Nary a broadcast goes by without Phil endearingly referring to a current cyclist as someone from 70's or early 80's. How many times have the Simon's and Planckaert's been referred to as a father or uncle who raced when Phil had command of all his faculties. Paul plays the more straight-laced, former racer giving expert color commentary but he frequently unleashes some unintentionally humorous lines.
The Dutch zone on Alpe d'Huez - There is something endearing about fans from low-lying Holland claiming a section of road halfway up a mountain in eastern France as their own.
Seas of orange Basque fans - The dutch fans have Alpe d'Huez but the rowdy, orange clad, flag waving Basque fans own the Pyrenees with their loyalty
Dolomites - THE most spectacular area for racing in Europe.
high-tech carbon TT frames - sculpted sex on wheels
Victory salutes - The victory celebrations are often similar but everyone puts their own little spin on the moment. As much as the salute, the moment that a rider crosses the line the sheer joy of victory combined with utter exhaustion written on a the face of the rider is almost a study in human nature. Some of the more pre-planned salutes, like Sastre's baby nipple in the mouth, can be hokey but they are usually unique enough that they become somewhat famous.
The Liggett and Sherwen Show - Phil and Paul have become the voice of cycling in America. Phil is still entertaining but, to be perfectly honest, Phil's not exactly on top of his game these days. He has covered the Tour for over 30 years and it shows. Nary a broadcast goes by without Phil endearingly referring to a current cyclist as someone from 70's or early 80's. How many times have the Simon's and Planckaert's been referred to as a father or uncle who raced when Phil had command of all his faculties. Paul plays the more straight-laced, former racer giving expert color commentary but he frequently unleashes some unintentionally humorous lines.
The Dutch zone on Alpe d'Huez - There is something endearing about fans from low-lying Holland claiming a section of road halfway up a mountain in eastern France as their own.
Seas of orange Basque fans - The dutch fans have Alpe d'Huez but the rowdy, orange clad, flag waving Basque fans own the Pyrenees with their loyalty
Dolomites - THE most spectacular area for racing in Europe.
high-tech carbon TT frames - sculpted sex on wheels
Victory salutes - The victory celebrations are often similar but everyone puts their own little spin on the moment. As much as the salute, the moment that a rider crosses the line the sheer joy of victory combined with utter exhaustion written on a the face of the rider is almost a study in human nature. Some of the more pre-planned salutes, like Sastre's baby nipple in the mouth, can be hokey but they are usually unique enough that they become somewhat famous.
2 Comments:
You know Paul is the man when JoE Silva repeatedly, yet inadvertently, says during the live coverage of the ATOC, "Sorry for the little bit of picture breakup...." without even meaning to quote him!
only if he adds that the breakups are "due to atmospherics"
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