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Robbie McEwen Crashes out of 2009 Tour de France

Crank E. Coat — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:42:20 +0000

Robbie McEwen has had no luck this year. First up he had a sickening crash in Grand Prix de l’Escau, where he literally bounces off the road at 60kph and unbelievably, suffered mostly bruising and battering. This slow-motion video shows it well – Robbie is at the front, just right of centre, behind the yellow flag, in the blue nicks and white jersey. He’s the one that goes down REAL, HARD ….

After watching that crash you’d be forgiven for thinking Robbie’s season was over. But he was training the very next day (on the rollers) which shows just how tuff those little Aussies are. But now it DOES look like his season could be over – he’s most certainly out of the Tour de France.

And the irony is, in this latest stack Robbie didn’t even “hit the deck”. But while it looked pretty harmeless the injury is really bad – which tends to happen when your knee collects a stationary object while you’re traveling at +55kph. And while his post-crash Tweet wasn’t too pessimistic, it’s far from great news.

Video: Simon Gerrans wins Giro d’Italia Stage 14

Crank E. Coat — Sat, 23 May 2009 22:54:20 +0000

Mick for Pink, says Mike

Crank E. Coat — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:39:15 +0000

HOLYmac! Michael Tomalaris is a big Twitter fan. HOLYmac! Michael Tomalaris is starting the ‘Mick for Pink‘ campaign tomorrow. ‘Mick for Pink’ refers to Michael Rogers’ quest to lead this year’s Girl d’Italia. He’s currently sitting in 3rd position, and being a multiple World Time Trial Champion, is a hot favourite for tomorrow’s 66km time trial.

Go Mick! Go Mike!

Robbie McEwen wins Stage 3 of Tour de Picardie

Crank E. Coat — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:44:05 +0000

HOLYmac! Team Katusha finish 1st and 2nd with a dominant display in Stage 3 of Tour de Picardie. Robbie Mcewen lead home teammate Danilo Napolitano in the short, flat and fast 84km stage. Robbie had full praise for teammates posting this twitter update “oh yeah btw, manage to get a win at Picardie this morning. Good work by Steegmans & Napolitano – thanks guys!” .

Full details are available on cycling news
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Robbie McEwen on Twitter

Crank E. Coat — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:34:52 +0000

Robbie McEwen on Twitter

Tour de France sprint sensation Robbie McEwen is known for both his explosive speed and his unique humour. And one of the joys of today’s internet darling – Twitter – is that it gives you a sometimes-personal insight to the people who are the faces we know.

Robbie is one such Pro cyclist that is sure worth while following on Twitter. Robbie McEwen on Twitter

Robbie McEwen – the Fastest Barista on the Planet

Crank E. Coat — Sun, 17 May 2009 06:33:36 +0000

Anyone who knows Robbie McEwen, knows that he loves good coffee. Anyone who know’s Piccolo Espresso, knows they make the best Coffee on the Gold Coast. So it’s no real surprise that Robbie just bought Piccolo. We all know where Robbie will be hanging out this Summer coming.

And considering it’s one of the best Coffee Shops locations ever, who can blame him?

Is Michael Rogers Australia’s Favourite Pro Twitterer?

Crank E. Coat — Sun, 17 May 2009 05:05:24 +0000

Cycling abilities aside, Mick Rogers is also widely-regarded as absolute Toppie (that’s Aussie slang for “top bloke”). It looks like he’s leading the Twitter race between the Australian Pro Cyclists. Most of the big hitting Aussie Pros are on Twitter, including Robbie Mcewen, Cadel Evans, Allan Davis and Rory Sutherland (with Stuart O’Grady and Simon Gerrans being noticeable absentees).

But is there an Aussie Pro rider with more followers than Dodge (currently: 7,460)..?

Giro d’Italia Stage 8 Results

Crank E. Coat — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:31:55 +0000

Stage 8: 209km. Morbegno – Bergamo

1 Kanstantsin Siutsou (Blr) Team Columbia - Highroad               5.04.34 (41.567km/h)
2 Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Team Columbia - Highroad                 0.21
3 Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini
4 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad
5 Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas
6 Stefano Garzelli (Ita) Acqua & Sapone - Caffe Mokambo
7 Damiano Cunego (Ita) Lampre - N.G.C.
8 Jackson Rodriguez (Ven) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli
9 Marzio Bruseghin (Ita) Lampre - N.G.C.
10 Thomas Rohregger (Aut) Team Milram

General classification after stage 8

1 Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini                  33.13.35
2 Thomas Lövkvist (Swe) Team Columbia - Highroad                     0.13
3 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad                      0.44
4 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana                                       0.51
5 Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank                                       0.58
6 Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas                                          1.14
7 Carlos Sastre (Spa) Cervelo Test Team                              1.24
8 Christopher Horner (USA) Astana                                    1.25
9 Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas                                   1.35
10 David Arroyo (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne                               1.49

More details and photos available on CyclingNews.com

Giro d’Italia Stage 7 Results

Crank E. Coat — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:37:36 +0000

Stage 7: 244km. Innsbruck (Aut) – Chiavenna

1 Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Team Columbia - Highroad              5.56.53 (40.685km/h)
2 Robert Hunter (RSA) Barloworld
3 Pavel Brutt (Rus) Team Katusha
4 Davide Viganò (Ita) Fuji-Servetto
5 Alessandro Bertolini (Ita) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli
6 Andriy Grivko (Ukr) ISD                                             0.31
7 Matthew Goss (Aus) Team Saxo Bank                                  0.40
8 Allan Davis (Aus) Quick Step
9 Robert Forster (Ger) Team Milram
10 Ben Swift (GBr) Team Katusha

General classification after stage 7
 
1 Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini                  28.08.48
2 Thomas Lövkvist (Swe) Team Columbia - Highroad                      0.05
3 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad                       0.36
4 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana                                        0.43
5 Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank                                        0.50
6 Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas                                           1.06
7 Carlos Sastre (Spa) Cervelo Test Team                               1.16
8 Christopher Horner (USA) Astana                                     1.17
9 Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas                                    1.27
10 David Arroyo (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne                                1.41

More details and photos available on CyclingNews.com

Giro d’Italia Stage 6 Results

Crank E. Coat — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:21:22 +0000

Stage 6: 248km. Bressanone/Brixen – Mayrhofen (Aut)

1 Michele Scarponi (Ita) Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni-Androni Giocattoli 5.49.55 (42.524km/h)
2 Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) Team Columbia - Highroad                       0.32
3 Allan Davis (Aus) Quick Step
4 Filippo Pozzato (Ita) Team Katusha
5 Matthew Goss (Aus) Team Saxo Bank
6 Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Silence-Lotto
7 Enrico Gasparotto (Ita) Lampre - N.G.C.
8 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad                             0.36
9 Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini
10 Tadej Valjavec (Slo) AG2R La Mondiale

General classification after stage 6

1 Danilo Di Luca (Ita) LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini                        22.11.15
2 Thomas Lövkvist (Swe) Team Columbia - Highroad                           0.05
3 Michael Rogers (Aus) Team Columbia - Highroad                            0.36
4 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana                                             0.43
5 Denis Menchov (Rus) Rabobank                                             0.50
6 Ivan Basso (Ita) Liquigas                                                1.06
7 Carlos Sastre (Spa) Cervelo Test Team                                    1.16
8 Christopher Horner (USA) Astana                                          1.17
9 Franco Pellizotti (Ita) Liquigas                                         1.27
10 David Arroyo (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne                                     1.41

More details and photos available on CyclingNews.com