Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2014 I used to do the Trivia Challenge over on the old forum, and I know that the people who participated then aren't on this board, but I still think its fitting to have these threads during the Tour, even though only a couple people have actually answered anything ....and the last thread got hijacked into a lawn mowing thread So I'm going to make this one really easy for you: In 1989, American Greg LeMond won his second Tour in one of the most dramatic finishes in Tour history. LeMonds 9 second margin of victory still is the closest finish ever at the Tour.... so who did Greg beat? (meaning who was that in the yellow jersey that collapsed on the cobbles of the Champs-Élysées) here, I'll even help you googly morans get started: http://www.google.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2014 I have a Toro walk behind mower and a Poulon riding mower. The Poulon gets the job done faster but I like the Toro better. I get a better cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 11, 2014 Fignon I was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 11, 2014 I don't intend to hijack this thread but since you mention it, this might be a good place to leave a not for ZackMan. So Zack, did you get your lawn mowed? Depending on the weather, I might have some time to get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 11, 2014 Fignon I was there were you really? That was the first time we got to see bike racing on TV here in the States. It was on Wide World of Sports weeks after the race was over, but still... Back then we all followed the races in the cycling mags. After a race, the next month we'd get to find out what happened oh, and naturally, you were right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 11, 2014 next question...so Greg won the Tour on the last day in a time trial so name the last rider that actually won the Tour on the last day in a ROAD STAGE good luck googling this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2014 Jean Robic 1947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2014 Jean Robic 1947. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2014 I really like my Honda mower. Have owned Toros, Lawnboys, Snappers, a Jacobsen among others, but the Honda is top of the heap. Has anyone ever ridden a Honda bicycle or used a Honda self propelled mower in the Tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 11, 2014 The google double check shows I'm incorrect. So I'm out for guessing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2014 good luck googling this one! i answer first, and then google to confirm. BTW, It wasn't hard to find the right answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted July 11, 2014 Jean Robic 1947. absolutely! I don't know who Google says did it, but the answer I was looking for was ol' Leather Head Next Question....this one is an easy one from the modern era What American rider has the most Tour appearances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted July 11, 2014 I don't intend to hijack this thread but since you mention it, this might be a good place to leave a not for ZackMan. So Zack, did you get your lawn mowed? Depending on the weather, I might have some time to get to it. No need, I did it last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 11, 2014 absolutely! I don't know who Google says did it, but the answer I was looking for was ol' Leather Head Next Question....this one is an easy one from the modern era What American rider has the most Tour appearances?Jan Janssen did it in 1968 according to the google. That year they did a road stage and a TT on the final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #15 Posted July 11, 2014 Hincapie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted July 11, 2014 naturally...George was one of the great American riders. Probably the best one day rider we ever produced Next Question... who has the most podium appearances in the Tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #17 Posted July 11, 2014 absolutely! I don't know who Google says did it, but the answer I was looking for was ol' Leather Head Next Question....this one is an easy one from the modern era What American rider has the most Tour appearances? Carl Spackler or that guy with the huge horns on his helmet that runs along with the riders? I think his name was John Cocktoasten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #18 Posted July 11, 2014 I'll guess Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 11, 2014 I really like my Honda mower. Have owned Toros, Lawnboys, Snappers, a Jacobsen among others, but the Honda is top of the heap. Has anyone ever ridden a Honda bicycle or used a Honda self propelled mower in the Tour? I've got a Cub Cadet rider with a 54 in deck. Works well for us. I'm not sure how big ZackMan's estate is but it might work - if he let me help him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted July 11, 2014 Eddy is a good guess, but no and Kzoo is lookin for an ass kicking, I can see that already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #21 Posted July 11, 2014 Eddy is a good guess, but no and Kzoo is lookin for an ass kicking, I can see that already I think he is looking for more of a weed whacking as it were. just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 11, 2014 I'm guessing you won't take LA as a correct answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #23 Posted July 11, 2014 I think he is looking for more of a weed whacking as it were. just saying. Ya, I have not been keeping up as well as I should on the string trimming. WoKzoo has done a wonderful job of landscaping our yard and has strategically reduced those areas needing trimmed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #24 Posted July 11, 2014 Ya, I have not been keeping up as well as I should on the string trimming. WoKzoo has done a wonderful job of landscaping our yard and has strategically reduced those areas needing trimmed. I got tired of winding spools so I bought a head for my string trimmer that you just insert pre cut pieces of string into and replace them as needed. I think I have some really old line that is getting brittle as it does not seem to last. May need to buy a new spool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #25 Posted July 11, 2014 I got tired of winding spools so I bought a head for my string trimmer that you just insert pre cut pieces of string into and replace them as needed. I think I have some really old line that is getting brittle as it does not seem to last. May need to buy a new spool. If you do, make sure you get the right size. I use a very tough triangular shaped line that lasts very well. It still doesn't handle brushing against landscape rocks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #26 Posted July 11, 2014 I'm guessing you won't take LA as a correct answer? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #27 Posted July 11, 2014 If you do, make sure you get the right size. I use a very tough triangular shaped line that lasts very well. It still doesn't handle brushing against landscape rocks. I went up one guage, is that bad? I think from .065 to .095. I have some three sided stuff and I think some six sided stuff. one is orange and the other is green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #28 Posted July 11, 2014 you yard mowing assholes will not keep me from posting these Tour Trivia threads! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #29 Posted July 11, 2014 The answer you are hunting for is Poulidor, but it's a flawed question. Stage winners, GC leaders, etc. all make a podium appearance after each stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #30 Posted July 11, 2014 the only flaw around here is your stupid ass blowsox, everybody knows a podium finish in the Tour is the top 3 in the GC you prolly don't even know who Pou-Pou was anyway.. next question is What did Jean Robic carry with him on the mountain descents that helped him win the Tour? good luck with that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #31 Posted July 11, 2014 I went up one guage, is that bad? I think from .065 to .095. I have some three sided stuff and I think some six sided stuff. one is orange and the other is green. As long as it works for you. Those weeds need wacked. Aren't you the one with a bend lawnmower crank? How'd that work out? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #32 Posted July 11, 2014 As long as it works for you. Those weeds need wacked. Aren't you the one with a bend lawnmower crank? How'd that work out? Plano Power Equipment did a great job of straigtening it. I did not ask them how. Had to replace both blades. Total bill was around $80 out the door. Oh, and they carry spicy ketchup. I bought a bottle. It is good.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #33 Posted July 11, 2014 Plano Power Equipment did a great job of straigtening it. I did not ask them how. Had to replace both blades. Total bill was around $80 out the door. Oh, and they carry spicy ketchup. I bought a bottle. It is good.! You buy spicy ketchup at a power equipment dealer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 11, 2014 Share #34 Posted July 11, 2014 You buy spicy ketchup at a power equipment dealer? Of course! It is a known fact that power equipment mechanics are all gastronomes, is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #35 Posted July 11, 2014 alright, dammit...I can see that I will have to do this myself! the answer is ...an aluminum water bottle filled with lead next fekking question: How many Frenchmen can't be wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #36 Posted July 11, 2014 Of course! It is a known fact that power equipment mechanics are all gastronomes, is it not? I don't know about that. The guy that owns the place I go to is a huge biker dude. When I go there I try to keep my mouth shut an pay quickly and get out. He scares me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #37 Posted July 11, 2014 next fekking question: How many Frenchmen can't be wrong? That right there is a double negative in the form of a question. Jsharr and I would appreciate it if you would take your stupid questions and go start your own thread. We're trying to discuss lawn maintenance issues here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted July 11, 2014 Share #38 Posted July 11, 2014 Kazoo, your 54" mower will work just fine. We mow about 1.5 acres. No need to weed whack. I roundup everything close so I don't have to trim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former member Posted July 11, 2014 Share #39 Posted July 11, 2014 the only flaw around here is your stupid ass blowsox, everybody knows a podium finish in the Tour is the top 3 in the GC you prolly don't even know who Pou-Pou was anyway.. next question is What did Jean Robic carry with him on the mountain descents that helped him win the Tour? good luck with that onenow that you have started with the insults, I'm done being nice to you. Go fuck yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #40 Posted July 11, 2014 Kazoo, your 54" mower will work just fine. We mow about 1.5 acres. No need to weed whack. I roundup everything close so I don't have to trim. Better living through chemicals EDIT - You would make a fine addition the The OG. They love Monsanto over there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #41 Posted July 11, 2014 now that you have started with the insults, I'm done being nice to you. Go fuck yourself. Woo-hoo! I WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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