In article <
[email protected]>, "Carl Sundquist" <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Since neither cyclingnews.com nor tdf.olntv.com list a finishing time for Meier, I expect that his
> ride was not timed officially.
>
> Anyone know an unofficial time?
>
>
Unofficial time of 8:45. Eurosport's live comments had:
HERMANN MAIER: The Austrian skiing legend, on the comeback trail after a serious motorcycle
accident, told reporters after his prologue effort: "I'm fascinated by what they're capable of
doing for three weeks. After two minutes I was knackered, my heart was beating at 200 pulsations a
minute...It was an extraordinary experience, it was a fabulous atmosphere with the public. I'm very
moved." Maier clocked an unofficial time of 8:45, approximately one minute behind the average
cyclist. Not bad Hermann!!
The 'knackered after two minutes' part implies that he possibly did not train / race as effectively
as he might have.
Bob