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Posted by: L'arriviste
« on: February 20, 2012, 18:12 »
That's what I assumed but when I checked on Wikipedia, it said he was from Aix, so wanted to be sure, to be sure. Maybe Dim needs to head on back there with his editing hat on?
Spent a lot of time in Var as a kid, Six-Fours and environs and the attractions are plain to see. But I was blown away by Alpes de Haut Provence, stunning.
Agree about the El Fares outfit, a big step down from Cofidis in more ways than one.
Just wanted to say thanks a lot for the wine tip - and that's a thread starter if ever there was one. Not seen any of that down my local Delhaize but I'll keep an eye out and I'll swoop if I spot it. I do like a vinicultural adventure! 
Posted by: Capt_Cavman
« on: February 20, 2012, 17:57 »
That's what I assumed but when I checked on Wikipedia, it said he was from Aix, so wanted to be sure, to be sure. Maybe Dim needs to head on back there with his editing hat on?
Spent a lot of time in Var as a kid, Six-Fours and environs and the attractions are plain to see. But I was blown away by Alpes de Haut Provence, stunning.
Agree about the El Fares outfit, a big step down from Cofidis in more ways than one.
Posted by: L'arriviste
« on: February 20, 2012, 17:29 »
Thank you, although you've slightly dampened my enjoyment. Tell me, why did they keep mentioning Manosque in conjunction with El Fares? or did i miss-hear it?
I know Manosque a bit, and if you're ever in the area, AOC Pierrevert is well worth spending hard earned Euros on; better than Rhone Villages and cheaper than water.
No worries! I do like the Var region, although there are too many gas-funded Russians down there and it's become a bit too touristy these days. They were talking about Manosque a lot simply because that's El Fares' hometown - I only learned this fact thanks to that same commentary  - so that would make him a local favourite in the eyes of the regional broadcast unit. Great ride by him despite being hampered by what has to be the worst kit-bike-helmet colour combo in the peloton. Watching TT1-Sanofi is like seeing club riders in mismatched outfits infiltrating the pros' Sunday run. ;D
Posted by: Capt_Cavman
« on: February 20, 2012, 16:56 »
"Terrible" in French is a positive thing - much like 'the kids' say "wicked" in English. They were in awe of JTL. So was I, this being the first time I've seen him ride televised. ;D
Thank you, although you've slightly dampened my enjoyment. Tell me, why did they keep mentioning Manosque in conjunction with El Fares? or did i miss-hear it? I know Manosque a bit, and if you're ever in the area, AOC Pierrevert is well worth spending hard earned Euros on; better than Rhone Villages and cheaper than water.
Posted by: Dim
« on: February 20, 2012, 15:42 »
I suppose a bit of effort now will save you time at the end of the season when updating the TeamSkyFans new signings ... ;D
I do a massive amount of stuff on wiki, mostly sky related. half my updates though i forget to sign in so they get credited to my ip address.  ~~~~ ive only added a bit but its enough to give some background to answer the question to people who wonder where the hell he came from.
Posted by: L'arriviste
« on: February 20, 2012, 15:35 »
im working on his wikipedia now. im sure a lot of people are asking the question
I suppose a bit of effort now will save you time at the end of the season when updating the TeamSkyFans new signings ... ;D
Posted by: Dim
« on: February 20, 2012, 15:29 »
Ive updated his wikipedia page. Worth doing as im sure a lot of people are questioning how he suddenly came to form
Posted by: Capt_Cavman
« on: February 20, 2012, 15:21 »
he is coming back to racing - had Epstein-Barr virus. Stopped racing for 3 years slowly climbing back up the race levels
http://redkiteprayer.com/?p=7840
"...In 2005, he moved to a nationally ranked French team, CC Étupes, and established his credentials immediately by finishing on the podium in all of his first 10 races, including a win at the GP de Rocheville, near Cannes, on the Côte d’Azur.
A couple of months later, his health suddenly deteriorated. Locke returned home and was diagnosed with the Epstein-Barr virus. He quit cycling, and for the next three years attended the University of Bristol, graduating with a degree in product design..."What is odd is that his former success seems to have been totally forgotten about e.g. on his wikipedia entry.
Posted by: just some guy
« on: February 20, 2012, 14:47 »
Tiernan Locke is 27 - why has he not been signed by a decent team? does anyone find this form questionable?
he is coming back to racing - had Epstein-Barr virus. Stopped racing for 3 years slowly climbing back up the race levels http://redkiteprayer.com/?p=7840
Posted by: Wheelie1977
« on: February 20, 2012, 14:42 »
Tiernan Locke is 27 - why has he not been signed by a decent team? does anyone find this form questionable?
Posted by: sublimit
« on: February 20, 2012, 14:36 »
I enjoyed that race, fantastic stream and good racing with nice scenery.
Anyway Team Endura's next races are 26 Feb- Les Boucles du Sud Ardèche 1.1 and on 02 March- Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia 2.1 according to their website.
Dunno if Jetse Tiernan-Locke is down to ride but I imagine he will ride Murcia.
Posted by: L'arriviste
« on: February 20, 2012, 09:05 »
Use of the phrase "Que, c'est terrible" as Tiernan-Locke caught Simon
"Terrible" in French is a positive thing - much like 'the kids' say "wicked" in English. They were in awe of JTL. So was I, this being the first time I've seen him ride televised. ;D Gorgeous scenery, beautiful pale golden light as always. February in the Haut Var region (I've only visited in summer): it never fails to impress me every year and that's the main reason I make a point of watching this race.
Posted by: just some guy
« on: February 20, 2012, 08:31 »
Posted by: AG
« on: February 20, 2012, 00:48 »
What a great finish. He has a fair amount of talent 
Posted by: Tuart
« on: February 20, 2012, 00:42 »
Kinda funny that a WT-dominant peloton could be afraid of Juan Tiernan-Locke, a "conti" rider. I like CC's descriptions though, more or less what I though about the commentating when I watched the video
Posted by: Dekker_Tifosi
« on: February 20, 2012, 00:18 »
Gutted that Dekker had knee problems. Although they aren't serious. I just wanted to know where he stands. Now I still don't know. Guess that'll have to wait to Strade bianchi
Posted by: Dim
« on: February 19, 2012, 23:34 »
- That at 8:34 it looks as if an Endura rider has made his way to the finish to cheer his man on
It was Ian Bibby. virtually the entire endura team were dnf's, Rob Partridge was their only other finisher.
Posted by: Dim
« on: February 19, 2012, 23:27 »
Posted by: Capt_Cavman
« on: February 19, 2012, 23:12 »
I've just watched more of it here http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/3915What it said to me was that Jean-Francois Tiernan-Locke was pretty much toying with the field on the climb before, trying to get a nice sized group to go away and getting a bit frustrated that they couldn't keep up. Awesome.
Posted by: Dekker_Tifosi
« on: February 19, 2012, 23:07 »
The worst part of the commentary was actually the climb before.
They didn't recognize much riders, could not see the difference between the Saur and FDJ riders. And finally they named the entire Movistar squad except Quintana, when trying to recognize...Quintana. ;D
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