nathanwj

an american won the tour de france again! why care?


france lost again!:)

jk french buddies... kinda:)

benots4

Does that mean we can change the name of the sport. How about football. You use your feet and the wheels are round like balls! Yeah, or maybe AArdvark. That is to cool a word for a stinky ant eater.

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why don't they just get it over with and call it "tour de america"?

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benots4

How about Americans tour de france

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Originally Posted by nathanwj

An American won the Tour de France again! Why care? France lost again!:) JK French buddies... kinda:)

Most posting here care 'cause we are Americans in a European sport.

Keep in mind however, ALL athletes, ALL great regardless of their country origin. :approve:

The Tour de France was entertainment for all the world regardless of the outcome!

Can't wait for the next Tour de France, a world event!

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it was entertaining for all nations, untill america dominates. and for europeans that pisses them off, america dominating.

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Originally Posted by JMJSelect

It was entertaining for all nations, until America dominates. And, for Europeans that pisses them off, America dominating.

JMJ, I think, "Working hard! Training! Daily! Gung-ho!"

The Americans try hard but, this event was world wide. Great sport!

ALL involved were super athletes! No question! :approve:

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LOL, but the old Red, White, and Blue always reign TRUE! USA is the best, we will always beat the rest! GO GO USA!

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nathanwj

yeah... america is by far one of the best countries, but... could be better... but in my opinion is better than france in most respects. i just think it is sooo awesome that in whatever they do and wherever americans are, they succeed.

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Before you get too excited about Americas dominance, here's an observation by this fan. For the record, I was a Cat3/Master racer and have ridden with Hincappie (OK, it was only once and I was dropped brutely) and his dad.

It's great that Lance set a record that will live on for decades if not more and Floyd's comeback this season will be remembered long after he's gone. The last 10 years or so we've witnessed the greatest group of American cyclist ever, but this "golden era" is coming to an end. The dominate American cyclists Armstrong, Landis, Leipheimer, Hincappie and Julich are all either retired or near the end of their careers and there's no one on horizon to replace them. Riders like Chris Horner aren't going to cut it. Since the demise of the Tour DuPont/Trump, there hasn't been a major international race in this country and many domestic races are seeing decreasing attendance and sponsorship. There is only one major US cycling team (Discovery) and their outlook past '08 when the current sponsorship deal ends is in doubt. OLN (soon to be versus?) has been reducing their cycling coverage, not increasing. As a cycling fan, I'm disappointed that the unprecedented success we've seen recently hasn't grown a sport which is so huge everywhere but here, in this country.

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I wander how long it will take the French press to claim he was doping?

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Originally Posted by nathanwj

an american won the tour de france again! why care? france lost again!:) jk french buddies... kinda:)

Could this be considered yet another French surrender?

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Originally Posted by Bagelsnbrew

Before you get too excited about Americas dominance, here's an observation by this fan. For the record, I was a Cat3/Master racer and have ridden with Hincappie (OK, it was only once and I was dropped brutely) and his dad. It's great that Lance set a record that will live on for decades if not more and Floyd's comeback this season will be remembered long after he's gone. The last 10 years or so we've witnessed the greatest group of American cyclist ever, but this "golden era" is coming to an end. The dominate American cyclists Armstrong, Landis, Leipheimer, Hincappie and Julich are all either retired or near the end of their careers and there's no one on horizon to replace them. Riders like Chris Horner aren't going to cut it. Since the demise of the Tour DuPont/Trump, there hasn't been a major international race in this country and many domestic races are seeing decreasing attendance and sponsorship. There is only one major US cycling team (Discovery) and their outlook past '08 when the current sponsorship deal ends is in doubt. OLN (soon to be versus?) has been reducing their cycling coverage, not increasing. As a cycling fan, I'm disappointed that the unprecedented success we've seen recently hasn't grown a sport which is so huge everywhere but here, in this country.

yeah, americans won't always dominate. perfect example, the olympic basketball team. but when the times are good, you have to soak it up.

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Originally Posted by mcrosco

Could this be considered yet another French surrender?

i wasnt gonna say that, but yeah that was my thought:)

nathanwj

yeah... we may not be able to crush everyone in soccer etc... but what computer do they have sitting on their desk.... probably dell, apple, gateway, hp... etc... and what is it PROBABLY running... would that be windows or apple?


thats what i call domination my friend...:):):)