Just follow the rainbow....

and you'll find a pot of gold. Or win a stage in Tirreno-Adriatico like Tyler Farrar. Thor's ok with that....I think. And Tyler took the powder blue jersey from Lars 'here comes to the' Boom.

Our boy Heinrich is rocking the green jersey at Paris-Nice!!

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It's getting warmer

Yes, Heinrich won again today and took the overall lead *sigh*. And those boys in a little bit of argyle, but mostly black, are showing how strong of a team they are, 4 riders in the top 12 and leading the team competition. When Sideburns says ride, you ride.

Once again, thank you to those that are crazier than me.

Everyone has heard the saying "don't count your chickens before your eggs are hatched". Here's a new one "don't count your victory with Little Tommy behind you".
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It's so cold

With the country in a deep freeze, lets think of hot things. Like Qatar and their endless heat and sand as far as the eye can see. And Heinrich Haussler, who won the stage today in the Tour of Qatar, and is 1 second off the lead.

*rubbing hand together* Ahhh that's better.

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Aaron Rodgers.....

Can't decide if he is cute or goofy looking...

Sparkly eyes, nice smile, lots of money and a giant Super Bowl ring...

Often weird facial hair and scary hair...

Consensus is... negatives can be fixed, and piles of money make him even better.

Towels vs. Headgear

I know for some the Super Bowl is not an obscure sport, but for those that check their cycling and tennis sites before local news, it is. -Star

What is more intimidating?

Big Guy (Packer supporter): Headgear is naturally more intinidating and annoying if you are sitting behind them. Towels => pom-poms => cheerleaders. Next

Jock (Steeler supporter): Here is why the towels are terrible: Because when it's stupid cold in Pittsburg, you have to wipe you nose on something. Although that is normally what sleeves are for, when you have a towel in your hand it's much more polite to wipe your nose on the towel. And then never wash it. BTW, if the Steelers can win the AFC Championship with out playing the second half, I think they can beat an NFC team. Like 6 of the last 7 Super Bowls they've gone to.....

BG: I think that if the Packers can beat the 1st, 2nd and 3rd seeds all on the road three weeks in a row, they should be able to beat the 2 seed on a neutral site....as long as that site isn't a bathroom in the back of a bar.

J: Are you saying that the Packers are 20 year old girls?

BG: Not really, I was rally making a comment on how Big Ben has prior issues with "love". If the Packers are 20 year old girls, that would be scary. I have spent most of my life being intimidated by them.

J: I will admit that Big Ben is a dirt bag. I will never claim that he is a good person, just a good scrambler that seems to get lucky in big games, but not in the bathrooms of Ohio bars.

A final score or any final thoughts?

J: 2-0 Steelers

Harrison will use his last illegal hit of the season to take out Rogers on the Packers second possession. The Steelers offense will stick with the running game and average .8 yards per play. The only score will be when the Green Bay punter has to step out the back of the end zone because of the bad snap. Ward will have more blocks then yards. Lots of defensive players getting their hair pulled in the pile.

BG: I agree.

I have no idea what they're talking about.

Rodents Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist.

Wait....never mind.

fast frankie gets her stalk on

Lil' sis Frankie has got a lot of catching up to do, but she made a very credible first time try at stalking a obscure athlete. (above) She is pretending to not pose for a picture with the Men's winner of the half (who also set the American record for the 50k that morning). He is so obscure I don't know his name. She does get extra points for running a fast half, 1:44:10. We get it Frank, you're fast...go do some push-ups.

Here she is post race, yes, that's beer (free!) water, frozen yogurt, energy drink.

I also participated in a bit of pre-race stalk myself. Managed to get some pictures of my friend/running partner (in my head)/Olympian Kara Goucher, who was racing her first race after having a baby on Sept. 25. Sept. this year, yep, she managed to throw down 1:14:02 for second. I too could throw down a 1:14...granted that would be a 10k, but still....Runner, baby *high-fives a thousand angels*

Tour Down Under: Stage 6

and final stage!! Cam Meyer hung onto the Ochre Jersey and took his first overall win in a stage race. A thank you will be in the mail to Team Sky for taking the first two places on the stage, keeping Matthew Goss from getting enough seconds to overtake the lead. A party was had in Adelaine by Garmin-Cervelo that evening.
Then the next morning where there was a conference call with the whole of Team Garmin-Cervelo announcing the firing of boo's favorite director sportif, Matt White. FYI for any of those looking for employment at G-C....follow the rules that Sideburns lays out!!
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Tour Down Under: Stage 5

Cammy should be wary of the green, glowing worm. He ended up holding onto the ochre jersey, but did loose some of his lead. We'll see what the last stage brings.
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Tour Down Under: Stage 4

Holy Argyle Batman!!! Did you see that?!?! This is how a breakaway wins a sprint stage (whisper: you don't let the peloton catch you). Cam Meyer won the stage, is the race leader, the young rider leader and now Garmin-Cervelo is leading the team category. Matty White wishes it could all end today. No worries matey, Camy's got it under control.
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