Comments on: Lance, Voeckler and Boom Climb to Avoriaz

By: kurt

kurt — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:00:07 +0000

It is difficult to see LA referred to as a “waning legend”. I hope he gets a stage win under his belt to soften the blow.

The photgraphs are great. I have attempted the special tongue manuever to enhance performance albeit nowhere near as pronounced as Voeckler. I guess I will need to work on it.

By: douglas salteri

douglas salteri — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:00:41 +0000

Your hero and all the contestants seemed to have a problem on this stage, maybe the first real ascent?
The 200 does the job well Michael, kinda makes the cost worthwhile.

Douglas

By: Velodramatic

Velodramatic — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:00:22 +0000

200 f2… it’s a killer

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:58:35 +0000

Fantastic pictures, as ever, Michael. What lens were you using? Incredibly clear, shallow DoF.

By: Jon Moss

Jon Moss — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:57:08 +0000

Super photos Michael, and I agree with Todd, it was tough to see Lance have such an awful day.

But an awful day, never gets him down. He always picks himself up, and gets better for it.

By: Todd Royal

Todd Royal — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:48:53 +0000

It’s so nice to finally see those world champ stripes on Lance’s jersey…I was starting to wonder if they had forgotten about his championship win. It was tough to watch him struggle up the climb like that, but these images capture his dignity, determination, and respect for the sport.

Thanks for sharing your journey thus far. I for one can’t wait to read/see more.