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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.

Quickstep Cycling Team on Twitter

Twitter Twat — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:58:24 +0000

HOLYmac! Team Quickstep is the latest Pro Tour team to join the Twitter Army. You can follow their journey at www.twitter.com/QuickStepTeam. How did I find this out SO quickly ..? Well Allan Davis twittered it! (of course)

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
You can (and should) follow Robbie’s Twitter updates at twitter.com/mcewenrobbie

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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)..?

Trent Wilson is now on Twitter

Twitter Twat — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:41:48 +0000

HOLYmac! The Pro, and former Pro, cyclists continue to climb aboard the Twitter bandwagon. The latest recruit – Trent Wilson – of Team Selle Italia, Giro d’Italia, Cycling News Diarist, and all-round-Aussie-nice-guy fame has just signed up. Trent has also just joined the SBS cycling Team covering the 2009 Giro d’Italia.

You too can follow Trent’s Twitter updates right here: Trent Wilson on Twitter

Viatcheslav Ekimov on Twitter!

Crank E. Coat — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:01:10 +0000

To any real cycling fan, Viatcheslav Ekimov needs no introduction. So I won’t introduce him. What I will do is tell you that Eki is now on twitter, and that you SHOULD follow him. www.twitter.com/eki_ekimov

Rory Sutherland Loves Joe Martin

Crank E. Coat — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:38:29 +0000

Rory Sutherland seems to loves a few things. The two of the most-currently recognisable are the Joe Martin Stage Race, and Twitter. Rory has just won his 3rd consecutive Joe Martin title, which as an amazing feat, and shows Rory’s pure talent.

And as for Rory’s other love interest, Twitter, well you only have to follow his Tweets to know ….

he flew home with King Floyd
he’s eating a breakfast buritto (maybe that’s his victory celebration..??)
Beer does not = dinner
and alot more invaluable information on how to be a REAL Pro Cyclist

Follow Rory on Twitter : he’s also “planning, discussing, and strategizing (is that a word) twitter domination”.

Giro d’Italia Stage 1 Results

Crank E. Coat — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:07:30 +0000

The highly-anticipated Teams’ Time Trail showdown between Team Garmin-Slipstream and Team Columbia resulted in Gramin being humbled, and Columbia triumphing. We’re Aussie-based, and totally biased: go Dodge! You too can follow Mick Rodgers on Twitter.

Stage 1/ Teams Time Trial / 20.5km

1 Team Columbia - Highroad                                                       21.50  (56.33 km/h)
2 Garmin - Slipstream                                                             0.06
3 Astana                                                                          0.13
4 LPR Brakes - Farnese Vini                                                       0.22
5 ISD                                                                             0.27
6 Team Katusha                                                                    0.35
7 Rabobank                                                                        0.38
8 Liquigas                                                                        0.40
9 Lampre - NGC                                                                    0.42
10 Team Milram                                                                    0.49