International Bayern Rundfahrt

NIce to see Mr. Zabel taking the first stage of this HC event, and was 2 seconds clear of the rest of the field. Highly doubtful with a 25 km TT he'll do anything overall, but in a sport marked by controversy (especially with the recent arrest of Saiz), its always nice to hear about a true class act and great ambassador to the sport like Zabel still able to perform at a top level.

If I remember right, this puts him 4 shy of 200 victories?

Agreed. Zabel is first class.

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Harry

My all time favorite rider.....

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"Since we started [selling the Livestrong wristbands], we've sold 75 million of these bracelets," said Armstrong. "What's different this year, is that anybody who buys a bracelet during the Tour, all the money stays here. I think it's important for people to understand that the money they spend - 1 Euro - is not going to Texas or the United States, it stays in France."

EZ is da man.

You know he was interviewed on ES some years back durring the Tour de France.
Sean kelly is co-commentator on ES.
It's not often you hear SK praising a cyclist outright - but he did say some very complimentary things about EZ.
This just gives an indication of the standing of EZ in the sport.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

Really enjoying "Hell on Wheels" at the moment. Left it about 1/2 way through last night. Had to get some sleep. Zabel's character, enthusiasm, geniality and competitiveness all come across nicely in this film. I highly recommend it, not only to Zabel/T-Mobile fans, but to fans of cycling in general. A very nice tension between the epic, panoramic feel of the Tour and the more intimate behind the scenes relationships in the team.

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It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.