gitaneusa.com Forum Index » Pro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour.... » Tour of California Goto page 1, 2  Next    View previous topic :: View next topic  Tour of California   Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 6:46 pm scozim Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 629 Location: Ellensburg, WA Any of our esteemed California Gitane fans planning on attending the Tour of California? I've never had the opportunity to attend a pro race - let alone a big one and would love a first hand account. Scott _________________ 1984 Gitane Sprint 1984 Gitane Tour de France mid-1970's Gitane Olympic Plus many more http://eburgcycling.blogspot.com Tour of CA   Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:51 pm verktyg Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 2814 Location: SF Bay Area I wasn't paying any attention to the schedule. Today was cold and rainy so I stayed home. I could have easily seen the stage 2 finish. My chiropractor is working for Team OUCH during the Tour of California. He specializes in sports medicine and massage. Hurry back doc, my neck needs you... Chas.   Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:55 pm sandranian Site Admin Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 2701 Location: Southern California I may be going to the TT in Solvang,and will definitely be on Mt. Palomar next weekend.... _________________ Stephan Andranian Costa Mesa, CA www.gitaneusa.com   Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:44 am Paul Wiseman Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 584 Location: Brisbane, Australia Sandman, keep your eyes peeled for a black and yellow Trek TTX, eh? _________________ Wisey Brisbane, Australia 1974 Paris - Nice 1985 Defi 1985 Victoire 1985 Victoire (yes, another one!) 1985 Professionnel   Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:37 am Gtane Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 681 Location: UK Have a great time if you go. It's looking like another great event. Scott, hopefully you'll have the chance to visit a Pro Tour event one day. They really are quite special. Paul, I really hope that Lance's and his team's bike are returned. The good thing is that the word is out around the world. Chas, I hope the neck's OK. Tim _________________ Everything has a cycle   Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:50 am scozim Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 629 Location: Ellensburg, WA Gtane wrote: Scott, hopefully you'll have the chance to visit a Pro Tour event one day. They really are quite special. Tim Thanks Tim. It's on my "bucket list". I had a friend attend the Tour de France last year and was on Alpe d'Huez for his 40th birthday and rode the mountain the next day. That would be a dream come true. Thanks to You Tube I can see a lot these days. My problem is growing up in a rural area where there was no organized racing and then starting a family. I live vicariously through others. _________________ 1984 Gitane Sprint 1984 Gitane Tour de France mid-1970's Gitane Olympic Plus many more http://eburgcycling.blogspot.com   Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:32 pm Paul Wiseman Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 584 Location: Brisbane, Australia Gtane wrote: Paul, I really hope that Lance's and his team's bike are returned. The good thing is that the word is out around the world. They should be looking for a cycle courier riding it as a bad fixed conversion, spoked rear wheel with beer coasters for spoke cards, Hed 3 front wheel, and chopped off MTB riser bars with hot pink grips. _________________ Wisey Brisbane, Australia 1974 Paris - Nice 1985 Defi 1985 Victoire 1985 Victoire (yes, another one!) 1985 Professionnel   Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:53 pm Gtane Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 681 Location: UK Scott, I hope you'll get the chance at some point. Alpe d'Huez is a wonderful experience. I've been a few times for the Tour but never ridden. On Tour day the climb is crazy but wonderful at the same time. A superb experience. The equivalent, perhaps, of the Super Bowl or the FA Cup for us cycling fans. Paul, Oh! They're such historical pieces. I really hope they get returned. Tim _________________ Everything has a cycle   Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:26 pm sandranian Site Admin Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 2701 Location: Southern California It looks like Solvang is a go. I will be there...hope to be on the nasty hill on the turnaround. I watched from the village last time.... If I go on Sunday, which I most likely will, I will bring my Gitane flag and run alongside the leaders and peleton on the mtn. Should be able to get on TV that way.... Maybe I will wear a Systeme U jacket or jersey??? _________________ Stephan Andranian Costa Mesa, CA www.gitaneusa.com   Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:35 pm scozim Joined: 26 Sep 2008 Posts: 629 Location: Ellensburg, WA sandranian wrote: It looks like Solvang is a go. I will be there...hope to be on the nasty hill on the turnaround. I watched from the village last time.... If I go on Sunday, which I most likely will, I will bring my Gitane flag and run alongside the leaders and peleton on the mtn. Should be able to get on TV that way.... Maybe I will wear a Systeme U jacket or jersey??? There you go, Stephan, make a statement to CycleEurope. Maybe you should have one of your modern Gitane's with you. _________________ 1984 Gitane Sprint 1984 Gitane Tour de France mid-1970's Gitane Olympic Plus many more http://eburgcycling.blogspot.com   Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:28 am Paul Wiseman Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 584 Location: Brisbane, Australia Way to go Sandman! Please, somebody tape it and put it up on youtube so I can see. Then we have to wait till July and see if Nicolas can go one better by painting Greg, Laurent, and Bernard's names on the road and get that on TV. _________________ Wisey Brisbane, Australia 1974 Paris - Nice 1985 Defi 1985 Victoire 1985 Victoire (yes, another one!) 1985 Professionnel   Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:18 am sandranian Site Admin Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 2701 Location: Southern California Change of plans...going up Friday to Solvang to watch the ITT. Bringing flags at that point. On Sunday, I am riding up Mt. Palomar with some friends, watching the race, and then riding back down.... I am going to try to pack the flag, but we'll see. I am taping both days, so hopefully I'll make it on TV with something that says "Gitane." _________________ Stephan Andranian Costa Mesa, CA www.gitaneusa.com   Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:34 pm Paul Wiseman Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 584 Location: Brisbane, Australia Hey Sandman, you're famous: .........but, I thought you were going to wear Gitane gear? I know that we Aussie blokes a pretty popular in the States, but.... Crikey Mick, pedal faster, he's gaining...... _________________ Wisey Brisbane, Australia 1974 Paris - Nice 1985 Defi 1985 Victoire 1985 Victoire (yes, another one!) 1985 Professionnel   Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:25 pm sandranian Site Admin Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 2701 Location: Southern California We were literally right there where that nut was running by. I just got back from Palomar Mtn. today. I brought the Gitane flag...but it didn't get on TV. I was at the summit of Mt Palomar...rode it this morning. What a b*tch of a climb! HC! _________________ Stephan Andranian Costa Mesa, CA www.gitaneusa.com   Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:53 pm nicolas Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 543 Location: Paris, France Paul Wiseman wrote: Then we have to wait till July and see if Nicolas can go one better by painting Greg, Laurent, and Bernard's names on the road and get that on TV. Sorry, I won't. U2 play Paris at the exact same dates the Tour passes by Saint Girons where we go in the summer...it was a tough choice but U2 is only every 4 years... _________________ "Ooooh Putain !!! C'est vous ?" -Greg LeMond www.greglemondfan.com Tour of California     gitaneusa.com Forum Index » Pro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour.... 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