Tommy D. lighting it up

Originally Posted by Rolfrae

Does he really have a book? God sake, he's going to start comparing his parasite to cancer now isn't he. "It's Not About the Bike Or Being Any Good At Riding It." could be the new title.

Originally Posted by thunder

Brasstown Bald Blend
Medium-dark, full-bodied, spicy, a little earthy.
Brasstown Bald Blend gave Tom that extra little boost to victory.
The peak of Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia. “The Bald” is one of the steepest climbs in the United States with pitches over 20% that test the will and legs of any top professional rider.
In the 2005 Tour de Georgia, Tom rode away from the field on the slopes of Brasstown Bald, sealing his overall victory in the race. The following year, Tom once again proved this was his mountain by winning the Brasstown Bald stage ahead of rival Floyd Landis.
Elevation gain: 2250 feet. Length: 3.1 miles. Average grade: 14%
12 oz. Bag

Iron Horse Blend
Tom's Iron Horse Blend captures the heart of the West. A bold blend and rich aroma will have you saddling up for more.
The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is the fourth oldest road race in the US. The record was set by Tom Danielson in 2003 at 1:58. Tom broke the seven year-old record set by Jonathan Vaughters in 1996. avg speed 23.9 mph, elevation gain: 6005 ft for 47 miles. Top elevation: 10,800 ft.
12 oz. Bag

Madone Blend
Medium roast, medium-bodied, fruit-like fragrance.
Lance's record on this climb is old history thanks to Tom!
The Col de la Madone is a 7.5 mile climb that starts in the French village of Menton. It rises from close to sea level to over 3000 feet.
Lance Armstrong has made this mountain famous by timing himself to the top each year just prior to the start of the Tour de France. His goal was to break 31 minutes. He did so in 1999 and went on to win his first Tour. Six years later, Tom broke Lance’s record by 23 seconds. Many other top professionals have recorded times on the Madone and other than Lance’s time, none come within a minute of Tom’s record.
Elevation gain: 2850 feet. Length: 7.5 miles. Average grade: 7%
12 oz. Bag

Mt Ventoux Blend
You will climb faster after a cup of this one!
Dark roast, smooth, full-bodied and chocolaty with a bit of spice.
The mountain has become legendary in Tour de France history and has oftentimes decided the overall race.
Elevation gain: 5282 feet. Length: 13.5 miles. Average grade: 7.6
12 oz. Bag

Mt. Evans Blend
Medium Dark, Full-bodied, rich aroma ,smooth.
Tom's Mt. Evans Blend is as bold as the Colorado mountain it's named after. Have a cup before heading out on your climbing adventure - whatever that might be!
It is a daunting task to reach the top by bike. The road climbs 6500 vertical feet in 28 miles. The climb is not particularly steep, but the sheer length, altitude, exposure, and weather make summiting the mountain an accomplishment in itself.
Tom’s record of 1:41:20 set in 2004, was over 4 minutes faster than the previous record that stood for 12 years. This is truly remarkable given the horrendous weather that day and the fact that the second place finisher and 6 time winner of the event, Scott Moninger came across the line almost 9 minutes behind Tom.
Elevation gain: 6500 feet. Length: 28 miles. Average grade: 5.5%. Top Elevation: 14,000 feet and the highest paved road in the United States.
12 oz. Bag

Mt. Washington Blend
Dark Roast, full-bodied , low acid, robust, smooth
Tom's Mt. Washington Blend is a dark, rich, and robust coffee. It's perfect for those chilly early morning rides.
The World Record Wind of 231 miles per hour has become the stuff of legend. So too has Tom’s record ascent of this mountain. In 2002, Tom broke the previous record set by Tyler Hamilton by 57 seconds. His time of 49:24 is the only recorded time under 50 minutes in the history of the race.
Elevation gain: 4727 feet. Length: 7.6 miles. Average grade: 12%; extended portions, 18%, final 50 yards, 22%, 35% of the road is very hard packed gravel and 65% is paved.
12 oz. Bag

Originally Posted by whiteboytrash

He does........

Originally Posted by Rolfrae

Love the inclusion of Ventoux. Has he even ever ridden it? I have, maybe I should get a coffee blend in memory? Sweating despite the pissing rain, thanking the gods that the wind seemed to be behind me on the steepest sections - Rolf's Ventoux blend is piss-weak and best served cold with a mouldy energy bar.

Originally Posted by whiteboytrash

Should read more like this:

Brokeback Mountain Iron Horse Blend
Tom's Iron Horse Blend captures the heart of the West and deepest dark Texas. A bold blend and rich aroma will have you saddling up for more and more and more and more until you bite on your own tongue in pain of being shagged hard up the date by overweight Belgium man whilst being held down by an egomaniacal Texan. Not for the timid.

The Brokeback Mountain Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is the fourth oldest road race in the US. The record was set by Tom Danielson in 2003 at 1:58 with only 3 pints of blood injected the week prior. Tom broke the seven year-old record set by Jonathan Vaughters in 1996. avg speed 23.9 mph, elevation gain: 6005 ft for 47 miles. Top elevation: 10,800 ft.
12 oz. Bag (includes condoms and bandages)

Originally Posted by saluki

So Pfannenberger stopped and gave birth to Bro Deal. Danielson was way ahead of him until Danielson cramped. As a result Pfannenberger took the lead in the GC. Then Danielson kicked his ass big time in the ITT. After the Sound and the Fury, the results are the same. Danielson won the tour. Pfannenberger, Bro Deal, White Trash and cyclist were left bawling their eyes out and trying to come up with a way to spin the whole thing. Too bad loosers. Live with it!

Originally Posted by thecyclist

Not only did he catch Danielson, he went on to beat him by 52 seconds.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php.../austriatour063

Originally Posted by musette

Bruyneel on TD:

"Who will be the protected riders for the team at the Tour of Spain?

- We have three riders that want to go for a good placing in the General Classification. Jani Brajkovic, Stijn Devolder, and Tom Danielson. [Note Tommy D is after even Devolder, in Devolder's capacity as a GC rider instead of Classics person! ]

Speaking of Tom, do you think he has finally gotten his health problems behind him?

- That's what I hear, but the reality is that after June and through the Tour I have not had that much contact with him. But it was good to hear that when he got back to the US they found out what was wrong with him. So I think that for the Vuelta he should be at a good level, at least as good a level as last year.

Does the team go in as more of a stage hunting squad, or to compete for the overall?

- As I said, we don't have anyone going that is trying to go for the win. My rivals will say that I am bullshitting because I said that at the Tour de France, too! But I think a Top 10 or Top 5 placing should be something worth fighting for."

http://www.johanbruyneel.com/column.aspx?id=93

Originally Posted by classic1

Geebus christ! Thats the biggest star studded field I've seen since the TOUR DE FRANCE!! TOMMYD IS A GOD!!!