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Friday, July 27, 2007
18. Trivia contest
by Rebecca Bell

The trivia contest is closed.  The winner's name and the correct answers are shown at the bottom of this page.


It’s time to have some fun, and play to win a copy of Dancing on the Pedals, the Complete Found Poetry of Phil Liggett.
 
All answers to today’s trivia quiz can be found in the Notebook. Hint: pay special attention to the entry for Stage 7, “All About Alberto,” including the photos.

 The contest remains open until Monday, July 30. The winner's name will be drawn at random from all correct entries. Please send your answers, numbered 1 to 10, to contadorfans@chechurubiera.info . Put “Trivia Contest” in the subject line.

It won't be hard! You could win!!

Part One: The photos on Stage 7:

1. Who is the man in the middle picture?

2. Which picture shows Alberto’s obsession?

3. Which of Alberto’s “favorites” is shown in the bottom picture?

Part Two:

4. In what race did Alberto get his first post-illness victory?

5. Who is Alberto’s idol?

6. What is Alberto’s favorite film?

7. What career would Alberto have chosen if he had not been a cyclist?

8. In what country is Alberto’s favorite vacation spot?

9. When was Alberto’s first Tour de France stage victory? (Give both the date and stage number)

10. Pictured below is Alberto’s favorite food. What is it?



That’s all! Have fun, and good luck!



And the winner is......Christian Capelja!


Christian's flawless entry just earned a copy of Dancing on the Pedals, the Found Poetry of Phil Liggett.
 
Here are the correct answers:

1. Who is the man in the middle picture? --Ramirez Abeja

2. Which picture shows Alberto’s obsession? --Bimbo Bread

3. Which of Alberto’s “favorites” is shown in the bottom picture?
--Brunettes

4. In what race did Alberto get his first post-illness victory?
--Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under, Stage 5, January 22, 2005.

5. Who is Alberto's idol? --Lance Armstrong

6. What is Alberto’s favorite film? --Life is Beautiful

7. What career would Alberto have chosen if he had not been a cyclist? --veterinarian

8. In what country is Alberto’s favorite vacation spot?
--Australia

9. When was Alberto’s first Tour de France stage victory? (Give both the date and stage number)
--TdF 2007, July 22, Stage 14

10. Pictured below is Alberto’s favorite food. What is it?
--Tortilla de patatas

Great job, Christian!

As the Bard himself (Phil) inked, quill in hand:

FINIS
All that remains is
the traditional salute.

Thanks to all who entered!

Rebecca

Race Report, Stage 18
Cahors – Angoulême, 211km

Alberto faces the TT “calm and concentrated because it’s the most important day of my life”

A relaxed and happy Alberto Contador spent his first day in the maillot jaune.

After Stage 18, and looking ahead to the definitive individual time trial at Cognac, he said he was “calm, concentrated, and isolated from all this mess around me. I expect to do the TT as well as possible, because tomorrow is the most important day of my life.”

Contador knows that the day’s suffering will be short-lived, and he’s up to the challenge. “Until today I won’t see the TT, but Johan Bruyneel went yesterday evening. I think I’ll benefit from the fact that the road is not too bad, although the fundamental factor will be the wind.”

Stage 18 was a comfortable enough stage without problems, except the seconds that Cadel Evans took at the end. “I could keep a good pace and believe that I’ll be able to be okay tomorrow. I know that Evans is very strong, but it’s important to keep in mind that he’s the one who has to recover 1:50 on me, not the other way around.  Because of that, I’m calmer.”

A breakaway succeeded in finishing over 8 minutes ahead of the pack. Cadel Evans managed to stay in front of a split in the peloton, and gained 3” on Contador.

Alberto’s results

Stage 18    16th    8.37
Young rider    2nd    .03

GC        1st    86.04.16
Young rider    1st    86.04.16               










Translations by Christine Kahane

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