tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post2477913853888885358..comments2023-05-02T11:16:37.252-04:00Comments on Pavé: Monday Musette - Giro, Belgium, Motors, Etc...WSYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826404577292623600noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-20490558911645062142010-06-04T07:45:16.454-04:002010-06-04T07:45:16.454-04:00Great comments, everyone! Yes, double-standards d...Great comments, everyone! Yes, double-standards do exist, but in the Vino-Basso case, I think Basso gets the love because he was much more contrite than Vino. Basso admitted his mistakes (well, almost), served his time, and was humble in his return. Vino still hasn't really admitted anything, and was a complete jerk when he came back last fall. <br /><br />My two cents...but T-R, put it best: Basso's just a more likably guy.WSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826404577292623600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-19157869253352046192010-06-03T09:11:02.167-04:002010-06-03T09:11:02.167-04:00Smack, you nailed it! There are loads of double s...Smack, you nailed it! There are loads of double standards out there. I think many of them are based upon nationality (we protect our own) but even more so, the "Cult of Personality". Some riders are more likable than others, and hence are better received.Touriste-Routiernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-38965708562368748292010-06-03T08:28:21.206-04:002010-06-03T08:28:21.206-04:00Oh dude, I'd pick Vino over Basso anytime.
W...Oh dude, I'd pick Vino over Basso anytime. <br /><br />Why? Vino is just so much more fun to watch. Basso was a boring rider at CSC and he has not changed much. Vino animates races right from the gun, and in my book gung-ho is more entertaining than stalemate.<br /><br />Ethics? At the Giro?! Pffft.Stanleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-6781160439748219592010-06-02T19:48:05.242-04:002010-06-02T19:48:05.242-04:00Time to open up a can of worms? Vino comes back an...Time to open up a can of worms? Vino comes back and wins LBL and is vilified...concerns raised about his disrespect to the peloton and the sport, and questions about whether he is actually clean. Basso wins the Giro and is vindicated, Basso love fest begins :) Seriously though, thoughts? Personally, I really dislike Vino but just wondering if you guys feel there is a bit of a double standard out there...I could be outta line but wanted to open this up for discussion...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-73915437874276450362010-06-02T18:37:42.103-04:002010-06-02T18:37:42.103-04:00As per the Devolder situation for next year. I thi...As per the Devolder situation for next year. I think Pave discussed him potentially going to the Shack last year given his cozy relationship with Bruyneel, Demol and Lance, but did anyone see the last stage of the tour of Belgium Sunday? Devolder playing nice in the sandbox and allowing Ben Hermans (a belgian from Radioshack) to win the stage while he won the overal....I bet he was hoping Johan and Lance were watchning....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287282119247401685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-69069452909836727902010-06-02T09:39:03.089-04:002010-06-02T09:39:03.089-04:00Basso was amazing. I remember earlier this year, ...Basso was amazing. I remember earlier this year, he was not riding so great. Apparently he got it together.<br /><br />I hope I'm not talking out of school here, but does Scarponi's near podium at the Giro surprise anyone? The hardest GT in recent memory, and he finishes only down 2 minutes and change? <br /><br />Great thoughts on Evans. He will never win the TdF, and he could win a ton of one-day races and shorter tours. He's got a legitimate shot to be an absolute force in the peleton the rest of the year, as he's already shown this year.Big Mikeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-37513716819528204942010-06-02T07:10:12.506-04:002010-06-02T07:10:12.506-04:00Were I Devolder, would I even want to be in the sa...Were I Devolder, would I even want to be in the same room as Lefevere? I'd be part surprised, part disappointed if he stayed on. The question would be where next? He had a shot at Discovery and that went so-so, at Lotto he would be second fiddle again (speaking of Lotto - will Gilbert stay on?), perhaps Devolder's fortune lies somewhere else? He would surely benefit from new environs, and is a great addition to almost all teams. <br /><br />the Shack? BMC? SKY?stanleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-53127466008780195912010-06-02T06:18:56.068-04:002010-06-02T06:18:56.068-04:00Thanks, Anon. for reiterating my point more clearl...Thanks, Anon. for reiterating my point more clearly than I did. BMC indeed isn't riding the Vuelta, but perhaps should be if it wants Evans to get a grand tour win.WSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826404577292623600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-72425093788500794002010-06-01T22:56:02.053-04:002010-06-01T22:56:02.053-04:00It will be hard for Cadel to win the Vuelta when t...It will be hard for Cadel to win the Vuelta when the race isn't even on BMC's calendar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-61038604956117485462010-06-01T19:38:17.516-04:002010-06-01T19:38:17.516-04:00Thanks Uli! Appreciate the info! For the rest of ...Thanks Uli! Appreciate the info! For the rest of us, here's a link:<br /><br />http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iqUQcGd5MKUurAK1-LKejTSq1oAAD9FVTDQ80<br /><br />Not sure how I missed that one...WSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826404577292623600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1477004101107066072.post-73343871766512150962010-06-01T17:24:18.999-04:002010-06-01T17:24:18.999-04:00BMC closed its internal Ballan investigation (that...BMC closed its internal Ballan investigation (that's how they call it themselves) last week.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Uli<br />www.passista.itUlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396901020582614322noreply@blogger.com