My local news guy said that Antler Man "looks like a guy in a swim suit, is that what that is?" This being right after he pronounced Frank Schleck's name in a most unusual manner.

And I like this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbyc0gFvsEI

 

Wait, is the same guy that earlier in the race wore giant longhorns with a Texas jersey #7 instead of montana?

Yes, I cant believe no one seems to know this.... he wore the texas stuff years ago in france...

 

I live about an hour and a half from Yellowstone and they just had an article in the paper about a big bull elk that was regular fixture at one of the hot springs up there. He recently died in a freak accident. Apparently he tripped jumping over a fence and drove his antlers into the ground. He couldn't pull them out and he suffocated because of the angle that his windpipe was at.

The best part about that Bull was the fact that out of sheer pent up sexual rage he would go and ram peoples cars, you wouldn't happen to live in Bozeman too would you?

 

Im pretty sure that was Hincapie who took a swipe at that fan. If not, it was a Columbia rider.

 

The best part about that Bull was the fact that out of sheer pent up sexual rage he would go and ram peoples cars, you wouldn't happen to live in Bozeman too would you?

Idaho Falls

 

He should get run over by the lead car. This is the guy that Lance punched on the way by up Palomar?

 

He should get run over by the lead car. This is the guy that Lance punched on the way by up Palomar?

you're not referring to this guy right?

 

Let the riders do their jobs, get the f...... of the road.
annoying idiots........the cops should give them $ 5000 fine.
I tell you the organizers better do something fabout it next year, because the big guns might not come back this is getting out of control, I watched the last stage today.
and there are way too many idiots. Don't tell me you enjoy the sport if the best you can do is run in front of the riders and see none of it.
No Brains!!!

 

IIRC the TdF is just as bad if not worse when they're doing the mountain stages no?

 

IIRC the TdF is just as bad if not worse when they're doing the mountain stages no?

Dave Zabriskie commented that the Palomar "runners" were scarier than what they see in Europe, likely because it's a newer thing in the USA.

 

Dave Zabriskie commented that the Palomar "runners" were scarier than what they see in Europe, likely because it's a newer thing in the USA.

Didn't someone also say that in Europe at least they stay out of the way for the most part (although close), whereas in the US they will run in the the middle of the race and have people pass on both sides?

i can't recall..

 

Didn't someone also say that in Europe at least they stay out of the way for the most part (although close), whereas in the US they will run in the the middle of the race and have people pass on both sides?

i can't recall..

Very much so. After seeing several TdF's in person I can say there is a reason every few hundred meters or so there are Gendarmes. Not to mention the Gendarmes can and WILL jack people up. I have seen everything from slaps in the face, to full on tackles, to people being sat in time out. Not that it can't happen in Europe because we have all seen it there too, it is just harder to do.

It just seems the less people have done it the worse they are. I saw some runners at the Tour de Georgia that had there sidi's on, I mentioned that may want to take them off. They told me they were so excited they forgot.

Even Antler man isn't immune, I was chatting with LA's old security guy from the tour and he mentioned Antler mans first "fly bys" were too close for comfort. Most riders I have met say they love the support they just don't love it when you get too close.

 

I met him briefly in passing last year at ToC. My impression was he has quite a few screws missing.

I saw him this year in person at the Solvang TT. The horns this year looked very real, just judging from how he walked, ran, and road a bike with that helmet on. They had mass as he moved his head, neck, and body to support them.

I think I'd pay money to see a pic of that guy riding with the antlers on.

I'm only somewhat joking.

 

Two jerkoffs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmfk8E-PafU&feature=related

 

Two jerkoffs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmfk8E-PafU&feature=related

Thanks, for posting, I hadn't seen Antler man running in front of the group, after seeing that clip I certainly wouldn't argue on his behalf for being safe or intelligent....

 

Thanks, for posting, I hadn't seen Antler man running in front of the group, after seeing that clip I certainly wouldn't argue on his behalf for being safe or intelligent....

+1

I always thought he was a 'good fan.' That video clearly shows he's just another real a$$.

 

I think I read somewhere that he was Levi's brother. He does have a Montana jersey on, so maybe?

 

I was on top of Palomar last week, and there were lots of idiots. One guy in particular in an orange shirt. Although he was so fat I felt he needed the exercise. Antler man is usually more respectful, and if he is in the middle he is at least able to run ahead of them. And let me say he is quite a strong runner. He did a practice run before the peloton came, to the delight of everyone. It's the slower/older/fatter ones that I worry more about

Personally, I like seeing that kind of passion. But some (like the guy in green and pink on Palomar) were clearly there not to show support, but to get attention. And those are the ones I don't like.

Here he and friend are:

 

+1

I always thought he was a 'good fan.' That video clearly shows he's just another real a$$.

He was pretty far in front of the main group. As Phil likes to say, the camera angle forshortened the illusion that he was being an ass.

 

What are you talking about???

At 55 seconds, the Columbia rider is next to him while he's still in the middle of the road.

 

As brentster points out, he's running right down the middle of the road, being passed on both sides by cyclists:

 

This is all cool to watch untll those antlers take out one of the riders, then he'll be linched out on the road.(or should be) Let's keep the road open for racing, in the TdF the spanish fans block the road so attacks are almost out of the question, that's not good for racing. Let the riders be the star, not your stupid costume.

 

I think I read somewhere that he was Levi's brother. He does have a Montana jersey on, so maybe?

That is most definitely not Levi's brother. I know Rob and although he's a passionate Levi supporter, he wouldn't be pulling crap like that. Oh and he's in his later 30's too.

 

you're not referring to this guy right?

Lance took over from Eki as the team's enforcer. Lance's weight lifting the last couple years paid off. I noticed that Horner got a good laugh out of it. LA got a lot more cred in the peloton by knocking that guy down.

 

Guy is in.sane.