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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · 11d

I remember loving the humor in Redshirts so much I would stop and read portions out loud to my family. They never seemed to enjoy it as much as I hoped they would.

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Nataša Pirc Musar @predsednica-slo.si · Sep 23

One of my statements at the UN 80th General Assembly:

"We did not stop the Holocaust. We did not stop the genocide in Rwanda. We did not stop the genocide in Srebrenica. Now we have no excuses left; we must stop the genocide in Gaza."

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hannah & Ant discussed how bad UAE broadly (and Soler and Ayuso specifically) have been for Almeida on the international feed today

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Sep 3

However, if he is indeed intending to refer to protestors actually rushing the riders (again, something I saw no evidence of today) then the error lies with Domestique for implying that his comments are in reference to today’s neutralization.

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Sep 3

So either Pidcock is implying that the protestors at the finish line *would* have been dangerous or he is referencing what happened to Petilli yesterday.

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Sep 3

I am not sure if I disagree with Pidcock or with the framing by @domestiquecycling.com
Yes, putting riders in danger is not an effective protest strategy, but I didn’t see any evidence of that happening, at least not on the broadcast.

Domestique @domestiquecycling.com · Sep 3

🇬🇧 Pidcock on 🇪🇸 #LaVuelta25 neutralisation

"Putting us in danger isn't going to help your cause, that simply isn't going to help what they are protesting for. Everyone has got the right to protest whatever they want, but putting us in danger is not the way forward.”

Full story👇

📸 Cor Vos

Tom Pidcock and Jonas Vingegaard on stage 11 of the Vuelta a España

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Aug 28

I suspect our best shot for that is, similar to today, a breakaway win that builds a lead and hangs onto it. I don’t see anyone dropping Almeida or Jonas…

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 24

Three of the stickiest bottles you’ve ever seen on the way up the first climb of the day. At least that’s my guess.

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yeah I’m getting the feeling that Pogi has switched pretty firmly into defense mode. No more long range attacks. My theory is that he’s saving energy for the Vuelta.

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 22

It would not surprise me if, despite winning 5 GTs and a litany of other stage races, Rogla’s legacy is that he was the best mentor of his era.

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 16

I like it as a rule, just wish it was applied more broadly. In general I find it disappointing when anyone takes time because someone else crashed. I have no idea how such a broadening could ever be, like, enforced, though.

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 16

I wonder if the different team leaders makes a difference (i.e. GC Vingegaard vs GC Yates)? Or maybe it being a single rider crash? I could also see them just not wanting to deal with any asterisks in the Pog/Ving duel?

I’m not sure; I agree the difference in behavior feels odd.

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 14

You know it’s bad when any jersey is giving UAE a run for its money in the bottom slot.

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Tourmalet ✨🌈 @coldutourmalet.me · Jul 12

Omg they told Tadej of Urska & Del Toro’s performances on the radio 😭💕

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 11

I swear Nils Politt hasn’t seen a slipstream all Tour. Even when he’s not pulling he’s still a giant

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 10

I agree regarding Pogi and the jersey. He seemed to indicate pretty clearly that he was not interested in putting in a big team effort to keep the jersey.

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 8

Doesn’t Pogačar have three as well?

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 7

Of course it was the grubers who got such a fabulous shot

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 5

Pogi is my favorite rider. This has lead to Jonas being vaguely villain-shaped in my mind. But starting last year, and now after his moves at the Dauphine and stage 1 of TdF I think he has firmly moved into “second favorite” status. Bring on the clash of my beloved aliens!

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jul 5

To the other American cycling fans: I hope we all can sleep through fireworks to wake up on time for Lille tomorrow.

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Goldblue 💗🐝💛🐝❤️ @goldbluebirdie.bsky.social · Jul 2

I've seen a lot of people dreading the Tour and media around it. Jonas fans fear domination, Pogi fans fear media backlash.

So here's my pep talk: Watching cycling is YOUR hobby and brings YOU joy. Don't let that get taken away from you. Focus on the good things and don't let bad vibes sour them!!!

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jun 26

I’ll call on you again near the TdF Femmes 😁

Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jun 26

I knew you’d have my back on this one

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jun 26

Are any male cyclists super attractive? I can only think of Nico Roche, but he’s obviously not going to be on screen.

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Aerynn Steele @aerynnsteele.bsky.social · Jun 26

Alright friends I need help convincing my non-cycling-pilled friends to watch the Tour with me.

Any good narrative hooks I can use?

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