straatvark Posted August 26, 2009 Share Ok, I really though I'm above this juvenile behavior, but what would you do if you see this on twitter: "Good morningDublin. Who wants to ride this afternoon? I do. 5:30 pm @ theroundabout of Fountain Rd and Chesterfield Ave. See you there.." A "no" decision quickly converted to a "ja-broer" when our dinner guest send a message that he is going to be a hour late, so there i was - joining the (ever increasing at every traffic light with shy smiles) critical mass ride trough the city center. Basically, those that wasn't there don't have bikes and more chaos than the Argus start without fencing:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_S-w3OhLoCSw/SpRcpRtbP4I/AAAAAAAAEqI/qjmbbnOVhaQ/s800/Lance%20006.jpg After some inside information from the press photographers after their meeting with the traffic honcho I was able to strategically position myself to be at the front when Lance came trough. I slowed down and he passed right by me. And then... "net klippe wierook en hare" .... enough testosterone, aggression and nerves to put the Argus B bunch to shame. I was quickly worked about 10 rows back but then the beast in me awoke and my elbows start to do their thing After one lap I pull out for my personal photo session:http://lh4.ggpht.com/_S-w3OhLoCSw/SpRdJoQJUdI/AAAAAAAAErA/1zCp_M2TnD4/s800/Lance%20019.jpg Enought cyclist to keep this up for about 10 minutes:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_S-w3OhLoCSw/SpRdMz8LAcI/AAAAAAAAErE/EWsYcEGvoc4/s800/Lance%20020.jpg Some road manners: http://lh3.ggpht.com/_S-w3OhLoCSw/SpRddrfUGqI/AAAAAAAAEro/rXzAFcVOm70/s800/Lance%20028.jpg The album:http://picasaweb.google.com/gert.conradie/20090822_LancePhoenixPark?authkey=Gv1sRgCJGmoPH-1r2YsAE# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHed Posted August 26, 2009 Share Nice one, that looked like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted August 26, 2009 Share My question is why are there so many idiots without helmets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHed Posted August 26, 2009 Share My question is why are there so many idiots without helmets! Cos it's in Ireland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted August 26, 2009 Share Cool photos.So, its safe to say that Lance mania is stronger than ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straatvark Posted August 26, 2009 Share I got this from the Irish "thehub": there was a few kids getting involved yesterday. i overheard one ofthem (about 10 year old on her mini bike) say to her dad (iassume)..."daddy, does the man know we are cycling in circles?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted August 26, 2009 Share Cool. Thanks for sharing SV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffa_G Posted August 26, 2009 Share yup.... v cool ... nice pics, I saw the post on twitter .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 26, 2009 Share He's got a very limp wrist on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted August 27, 2009 Share Funny the chic on the Mountainbike in the front of the bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straatvark Posted August 27, 2009 Share Funny the chic on the Mountainbike in the front of the bunch! Yes, from that smile it is clear that Lance say something about her pink shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straatvark Posted August 27, 2009 Share Cool photos.So' date=' its safe to say that Lance mania is stronger than ever?[/quote'] It certainly are, in our house as well I was not the biggest liveswrong fan, but I got caught in his spell the last week with the TOI and Livestrong Summit here. To see how gracious he are with all this hundreds of fans competing to be close to him changed my mind a bit. It is a very special kind person to handle that pressure. Just look at his schedule for the last 14 days, and then to fit fans in as well... having pints with them etc. And yes he probably do the PR on purpose, but believe me he do that very very well. (just like climbing mountains) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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