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13 Photos Currently Inspiring My WiP

3/2/2011

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ACK! <scramble, scramble>

Yep - I've been caught unprepared again this week. There's been a lot going on "behind the scenes" as it were, so I didn't have time to do a heavily-detailed Thursday Thirteen this week. I'm afraid I'll have to repeat a theme I've done before, but with new material. (Does that make sense?)

So here are

13 Photos Currently
Inspiring My WiP

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The Leopard Trek team at the Tour Down Under last January.
1) A morning briefing. This is a good example of the stuff most people don't think about when it comes to this sport. There is more to it than getting on the bike and going faster than everyone else (though that helps, of course). The tactics and strategy for stage races can be surprisingly detailed, and the riders meet to discuss the race before and after every stage.
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Heh. *ahem*
2) Prepping for the race. Numbers have to be pinned on to jerseys before the riders can get dressed for the race.

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Fabian Cancellara. I wuv him. (Look at that HAIR!!!)
3) More preparations - that helmet has to fit properly, after all - and as always: Safety First!
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Smmmmooooch!
4) A quick peck for your sweetie, and then...

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Um... What? Did someone say something to me?
5) Waiting to start the race. Seriously, for the material I'm working on, this is more than sufficient for inspiration. ;)

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Whoooosh!
6) They're off! Of course, this would likely be well into a stage. I love the movement in this pic.
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He's silly. Wuv.
7) Lunch time on-the-go! Things can get a bit silly, too, at this point during a race. Just about everyone takes it easy while they refuel. Or, at least, they should.

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A little to the left, please... Ah, that's the spot!
8) Actually, in a race everything has to be done on-the-go, whenever possible. Here my boy Fabian gets his shoe adjusted while discussing race matters with (presumably) his directeur sportif.
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Definitely not in the plan.
9) Occasionally, of course, things don't go quite according to plan...

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I mean, seriously. Look at that road. Now enjoy Fabian's legs.
10) This photo is providing much inspiration at the moment, as I'm working on a Stage featuring a crash modelled after a) what has been called the "Stockeau Massacre" in the 2010 Tour de France and b) the following day's ride over the cobblestone roads which normally feature in the Paris-Roubaix classic road race each year.
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Just so... Intense. Rawr.
11) Fabian again - this time in Time Trial mode. The picture isn't exactly clear because it's a screen capture. But it's an excellent screen capture, IMHO. It really conveys the intensity of the moment.

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I'm wandering toward my happy place. Excuse me.
12) The boys have to make themselves presentable before they go on the podium. They get wiped down and cleaned up (I can't help thinking of racehorses when I see video of this. Is that wrong?), are given a fresh jersey, and then go out to be photographed with the pretty girls in front of the fans.
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Jens Voigt, chatting while getting his post-race massage.
13) A very useful photo. Without shots like this, the little details would get past me: note the placement of the blanket, the towels, the slow-cooker on the table (presumably to heat the oil before it's applied). Excellent stuff.




And there you have them - 13 Photos Currently Inspiring My WiP.

















I know, I know...

















After all the boys on bikes, you want something else.





























And it's only fair.



























So here ya go:
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Will this do?
Ciao for now!
16 Comments
Stephanie Bennett link
3/2/2011 05:46:50 am

Woot woot! I can see why those pictures inspire you so much. That's some fine looking men there. *wink* Happy Thursday!

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Adelle Laudan link
3/2/2011 07:14:23 am

Great shots. Geesh the last pic sure does present a pretty 'package' *wink Happy T13!

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Maddy Barone link
3/2/2011 08:25:03 am

Mmmhhhhmmm, Fabian ...

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Brenda link
3/2/2011 08:36:22 am

I can see why these pictures inspire you. :) Happy TT!

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Alice Audrey link
3/2/2011 09:09:12 am

I can easily tell you love the research. :) And yeah, that hair is great.

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harriet link
3/2/2011 09:09:30 am

You've got me well-trained...... Have a great day! http://harrietandfriends.com/2011/02/superbowl-trivia-about-the-teams/

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Paige Tyler link
3/2/2011 09:43:30 am

Nice pics! Fabian is some nice eye candy! *hugs* Paige My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

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Xakara link
3/2/2011 10:34:30 am

Thanks for sharing these, I can't wait to learn more about the story these help inspire. I'd share some of the pictures inspiring my current WIP but none of them are TT appropriate. *wink* Happy TT ~Xakara <a href="http://xakara.livejournal.com/96920.html">13 Paragraphs Dawn's Early Light</a>

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Heather link
3/2/2011 11:07:24 am

Methinks you are too easily inspired. ;)

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Savannah Chase link
3/2/2011 12:49:18 pm

I see why you are inspired...

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Mary Quast link
3/2/2011 01:42:48 pm

Nice inspiration... great photos... amazing legs! Wow! Happy TT.

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Tatiana Caldwell link
3/2/2011 02:19:21 pm

Those guys have fantastic legs! I think i may need to get into cycling, heh.

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Darla M Sands link
3/2/2011 02:23:56 pm

Great photos! I like the motion in number six, too.

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A. Catherine Noon link
3/2/2011 03:05:05 pm

I think the middle guy stuffed his helmet down his shorts! o.O... :) Happy TT!

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Shelley Munro link
3/2/2011 09:31:10 pm

I enjoyed the cycle tour. I like the shot of all the legs before the race.

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Yvette Davis link
4/2/2011 08:04:01 am

I love the mobile shoe repair. Can I get that too?

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