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Old 05-27-2012, 02:22 PM   #20007
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Ryder Hesjedal had a massive ride today, taking 2nd overall on the stage, but more importantly, taking critical time out of every other GC (general classification) rider. This was supposed to be the stage where he was put back in his place, and instead he took time from all the other contenders and was clearly the strongest rider in the GC. Only one more mountain stage left, tomorrow, and then a final time trial. Hesjedal is the best time trial rider by far amongst the current leaders, so he's looking like the favourite to win.
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That's why there is TiVo!

I get up in the morning, fix my breakfast, and sit down to watch it while I eat. Then go do some work, come back for lunch, and watch some more. Finally finish up in the evening.

Normally, I don't watch any other races except Le Tour, but with Hesjedal having such a great Giro, we are watching with some interest. But I miss not having Phil Liggett commentating.
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TiVo???
Yup, TiVo. (TiVo is a digital video recorder whose interface and technology started the DVR revolution, and it is still the best available.) We're one of the very few households in Canada that has one, though they are officially supported here. But still very uncommon. Of course, in the US, they're everywhere.

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Over here it all happens in the evening through to the wee small hours and when Cadel is in with a chance we have to watch till the bitter end. Even when he's not I usually can't tear myself away.

And I agree it's never the same without Phil Liggett's commentary.
::: Ryder WINS! :::

A daring time trial ride where he let it all hang out, and he takes 47 seconds out of Rodriguez to win the Giro d'Italia by 16 seconds, the second closest Giro win ever. This is the rider whose nickname on his team is "weight of a nation", and he is the first Canadian to ever stand on any cycling Grand Tour final podium.

In celebration of Ryder's win, the only choice to drink today is clearly Lion Mountain Keemun.
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