Straight from the Saddle...Professional Cycling's Twitterati
As news media continues to evolve and individuals search for new ways to obtain the news, sometimes it is easier (but in some case not always better) to hear it straight from the source.
Currently featured cyclists and teams include:
Men - Lance Armstrong, Andy Schleck, Frank Schleck, Christian Vande Velde, David Zabriskie, Bradley Wiggins, George Hincapie, Cadel Evans, Carlos Sastre, Mark Renshaw, Rahsaan Bahati, Michael Rogers, Ivan Basso, Chris Horner, Taylor Phinney, Daryl Impey, Kurt Asle Arvesen, Thor Hushovd, Sergio Paulinho, Robbie McEwen, Ted King, Director Sportif, Johan Bruyneel, and announcer Phil Liggett.
Women - Alison Starnes, Amber Neben, Amber Pierce, Coryn Rivera, Erica Allar, Emilia Fahlin, Kacey Manderfield, Meredith Miller, Katharine Carroll, Katie Compton, Kristin Armstrong, Liz Hatch, Marianne Vos, Amber Halliday, Shelley Evans, Christine Vardaros, Nicola Cranmer, and Lisa Hunt.
Teams - BMC Racing, Cervelo Test Team, Omega Pharma-Lotto, Quick Step, Team HTC-Columbia, Team Garmin-Transitions, Team Sky, Team Radio Shack, Team Saxo Bank, Team Vera Bradley Foundation, Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12, and Team Type 1.
NEW HAMPSHIRE WHAT RT @aMichaelCody Photo: The one. The only. @iamtedking http://t.co/NEUpwpz056 minutes ago from TweetDeck
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Can you guess which @exergytwenty12 team members calf muscle this is?? (btw these exergy TWENTY12 tattoos wi http://t.co/2UKUAnpp1 hour ago from Instagram
On the plane. Mallorca bound. 1st phase of Olympic build here we go.1 hour ago from Twitter for iPhone
My flight to Boise tonight has been delayed twice already today. And its still 4hrs from departing. Hmmm... #southwestairlines1 hour ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
@arae_miller um, aren't cowboy boots a given? @TaylerWiles has even been listening to country music with me! #bootscootin1 hour ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
@janelholcomb you know, this won't be my first rodeo... @ExergyTour... #cowgirlup1 hour ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
Photo: The @exergyTWENTY12 girls are at Meridian Cycles in Boise, ID for a meet & greet, pre @exergytour.... http://t.co/ZaoHk2Sv2 hours ago from Tumblr
The @exergyTWENTY12 girls are at Meridian Cycles in Boise, ID for a meet & greet, pre @ex @ Meridian Cycles http://t.co/WcTLhu4Z2 hours ago from Instagram
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gilbert seeks second straight Tour of Belgium title when race begins Wednesday. http://t.co/lZqAPOI3 #rvb2 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
@ATetrickStarnes did you ever ride rodeo? You may get a chance here...2 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Es 23 de mayo. Hace un año, Xavi Tondo se convirtió en una leyenda eterna de #movistarteam. Nunca te olvidaremos.2 hours ago from TweetDeck
So. Tired. Right now. I'm gonna win for person fastest to sleep once on plane.3 hours ago from HootSuite
I really like that Philly airport has rocking chairs. I heart rocking chairs.3 hours ago from HootSuite
Great to catch up with my Oakley rep in Montreal, so special that he came to Gatineau to watch us race, Thanks Math! http://t.co/M6TbagKd3 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Speakin of music. Naturally, the one song playing in my head today was 'IF I WAS YOUR BOYFRIEND, I'D NEVER LET YOU GO' #damnyoujustinbieber3 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
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Photo: Exergy Tour - The Power of Ladies Professional Cycling Boise, Idaho Its quite surreal that the... http://t.co/Dtq1vAbK4 hours ago from Tumblr
“@drewinboise: @rachneylan You probably are. Is that Big City Coffee in the Linen district?” flying M ;-)4 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
RT @Orica_GreenEDGE: Win a GreenEDGE jersey signed by the #Giro squad http://t.co/TDWvB3VP Entry details here http://t.co/dsWank7n4 hours ago from TweetDeck
Birthday ride with Grace Alexander and #Acura. Fun times with @OPTUMpbKBS women before #exergytour.4 hours ago from Echofon
If you want to listen to my favorite songs of the moment just hit up http://t.co/1qLNULg2 (cc: @hypem) All goodies!!!4 hours ago from web
Anybody know what the situation is with http://t.co/KroY3snT? Doesn't seem to let me buy a flight...4 hours ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
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Dal #giro ore 22 14 .With emotion, with respect, with serenity, with the smile. This is how I'll face tomorrow's stage. IB4 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Dal #giro Ore 22 13. Con l'emozione, con il rispetto, con la serenità, con il sorriso. Ecco come affronterò la tappa di domani. IB4 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Win a GreenEDGE jersey signed by the Orica-GreenEDGE #Giro squad. Jersey here: http://t.co/YpIdstBS Entry details here: http://t.co/DsvsHrdW4 hours ago from web
@AmyDombroski good idea! Safe travels home:-) see ya in a few weeks!5 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
@muddles2001 coming back from Europe. Went outside for some fresh air before going back thru security!5 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Watch video: Nice story with French @TeamSaurSojasun: they won 3 times at UCI #WorldTour races as a guest team http://t.co/RhSVI1vX #cycling5 hours ago from web
#Giro Stage 16: Behind the scenes with the BMC Racing Team gallery (@bobcullinan, @BlandineGem pics). http://t.co/zTNGjmv86 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
"I attacked. I attacked. I attacked. Then, I attacked again." - @Fumybeppu. Read more from the #Giro - Stage 16. Here: http://t.co/FfBogmia6 hours ago from web
Stage 17 of the #Giro should be special - check out @IG_Cycling's video preview with our very own @michaelibarry http://t.co/ujDV14hv6 hours ago from web
Anyone traveling internationally: Philly is a MUCH better experience than Newark. Newark wishes death upon all who enter & exit.6 hours ago from HootSuite
@alpcycles @robin_farina good luck this week/weekend! Sorry I won't be there;-)6 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
On "old mans ride" today, I saw a guy sprint his ass off up a hill not to get passed by a girl - who was pushing the slowest guy past him.6 hours ago from web
MC sounds like a hotrod convention 2nite. Bunch of over-testosteroned 18(65) year old boys revving their McLamberraris at stop lights. Rawr!6 hours ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
They think I'm a little strange in this country ordering this... http://t.co/aI3bhfR06 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Funny to see a sprinter pushing a climber today in the mountain at #Giro ! (Mark Cavendish and Rigoberto Uran) #cycling http://t.co/XLWGJHl06 hours ago from web
Staying in LA to act for @RoadID commercials with some superstar athletes but I feel more like a Hollywood movie star!6 hours ago from Twitter for Android
Quite a remarkable story of persistence & determination... big congrats @rowing_chicks @RowingAust #waytomakeastatement7 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Check out the Lululemon Athletica blog and video from Flanders http://t.co/tGGMo7Vc7 hours ago from Facebook
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The good news about the rib is that A) I'm wicked frigging tough B) I'm seeing a doc now C) If I got thru ToCA fine, I will be a-okay.7 hours ago from TweetDeck
Visited Houffalize 4 1st time yesterday &a climb from Liège-Bastogne-Liège...the climb just keeps on giving http://t.co/NkTNgX5V7 hours ago from HootSuite
Thanks to @ChristianVDV i was singing 'Don't look back in anger' for the last 35km... Still can't get it out of my head!!7 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
@yokoteute you are the most peppy person I've ever seen at 3am. You tackled packing the car. Impressive.7 hours ago from Twitter for Windows Phone
Oh heeeyy America I'm happy to be back. This is the land of burritos and large coffees. Now that I've had both, I could go for some juice.7 hours ago from Twitter for Windows Phone
#GIro Stage 16: BMC Racing Team's Frank shakes effects of lingering cold to finish fourth. Report/photo: http://t.co/CgUUCvhx8 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
Full report and reaction from today's #Giro stage online now as Sergio Henao stays in white and @MarkCavendish in red - http://t.co/NL8pgseQ8 hours ago from web
Tra poco su @Radio24_news dopo il #GR24 delle 19, il mio commento al #Giro. http://t.co/ESY9SKD98 hours ago from web
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Our @rowing_chicks are congratulating Germany who are also #londonbound8 hours ago from TweetCaster for Android
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Too right! RT @rachneylan: One of the most stunning sporting venues in world @amberhalliday ... cheer loud for us all!!8 hours ago from TweetCaster for Android
One of the most stunning sporting venues in world @amberhalliday ... cheer loud for us all!!8 hours ago from Twitter for iPad
"@Bonnie_D_Ford: Birthday confluence today: @ChristianVDV, @ApoloOhno, @DjokerNole. Must have been something in the stars." 228 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Find a new ride for my big family!! Guess all kids would fit in!! Just how do i get home?! http://t.co/PzqsQ0eZ8 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Ok so previous photo was actually a few hours ago. Am in best seat in the house now. http://t.co/9nYukKFw8 hours ago from TweetCaster for Android
Imagine, park bench, (rather good) busker, lunch & this view. #bestthingsinlifearefree http://t.co/6Jc2Ynmx9 hours ago from TweetCaster for Android
Watching Belgian tv ēēn showing a documentary on my home town Bolzano! That's cool! #giro9 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Glad to join @AmerCancerCeo to “Give Big Tobacco a Kick in the Ash and Save Lives" http://t.co/RMF3eIKp #Yeson299 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Sergio Henao stays in young rider's jersey and @MarkCavendish still tops points classification after stage 16 of the #Giro9 hours ago from web
#giro / Etapa 16: #movistarteam refuerza considerablemente su liderato por equipos y se sitúa con 8.46 de ventaja sobre AST y 9.28 con LAM.9 hours ago from TweetDeck
Focus now all on the bunch and splits already appearing on this climb - Uran and Henao both towards front with 3k to go #Giro9 hours ago from web
Jon Izagirre (EUS) takes the 16th stage in convincing fashion. Alessandro De Marchi (AND) second, with Stef Clement (RAB) third #Giro9 hours ago from web
Izaguirre attacked within the final 2km and goes on to win #Giro9 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
#giro / Etapa 16 (Limone-Falzes): 1. Izagirre (EUS); 2. De Marchi (AND); 3. Clement (RAB); 4. Frank (BMC); 5. Herrada (#movistarteam).9 hours ago from TweetDeck
Izaguirre wins 16th stage in Falzes; Lars Bak 9th place #giro9 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
And now I am in a people sandwich! Middle seat sardine section...glad I am small.10 hours ago from txt
We survived checking 17bikebags, customs, security,& 1st flight of 3. Good news= no bag fees 4 the team. Bad?who knows when we will c stuff!11 hours ago from txt
#Giro Stage 16: Watch BMC Racing Team's Mathias Frank in the breakaway in the final hour of racing. http://t.co/1yRpX79X11 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
The break are now over 11mins up at the #Giro - time to take a quick look at what's in store at Bayern-Rundfahrt - http://t.co/rCMbZrts11 hours ago from web
We've got 66km left to go and a 10-man break up up the road with a nine-minute advantage. Live coverage under way on Eurosport. #Giro11 hours ago from web
#giro e16 / -70 km: El ritmo sigue siendo elevadísimo (la media tras 2h supera los 48 km/h) y la fuga gana enteros. 8.20 para grupo Herrada.11 hours ago from TweetDeck
Riders in break: De Marchi, Frank, Izagirre, Mazzanti, Bak, Maes(#OPQS), Herrada, Lopez, Clement, Brändle, Baoro #Giro11 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
RT @manuelquinziato: Today the #Giro passes right in front my door house at km 95. Good luck @BMCProTeam enjoy my beautiful area!11 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
Recon st8 done. As expected it's a hard one. Thanks to ex pro Roger Beuchat for showing us the road. It would have been not easy without him11 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
#giro e16 / -82 km: La fuga de Herrada alcanza el avituallamiento con 5.45 de margen. KAT, AST, LAM y LIQ, con calma en cabeza del pelotón.12 hours ago from TweetDeck
Giro update: a little bit confusion from Radio Corsa. Now it seems the 11 riders are still up the road and have a 3.42 gap #giro #OPQS12 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
Sigue a José Herrada en la escapada de la 16ª etapa del #Giro por streaming en @gazzetta_it: http://t.co/crWcp9av12 hours ago from TweetDeck
Arrived and the place where we stay is beautiful - When bikes arrive we go and see whats around this lake :) http://t.co/HpZxtzRw12 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
10 leaders @giroditalia with Lars Bak of @lottobelisol! They have 3' on the bunch after 75km #giro12 hours ago from TweetDeck
Giro update: there are a lot of attacks during the first hour, but the peloton is reeling everybody in quickly. 132 km to #giro #OPQS12 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
Full @teamtype1 Hi-Res photos from Rogaland GP and Glava Tour of Norway now posted to Flickr http://t.co/zOMCAvYf http://t.co/cWn11Aln13 hours ago from web
#giro e16 / km 31: Volvemos a situación de "gruppo compatto". Apenas un par de kilómetros para iniciar el repecho de Viggolo Vaselga.13 hours ago from TweetDeck
#giro e16 / km 22: Es otro día apto para fugas y la carrera ha salido rapidísima. 13 hombres al comando, sin #movistarteam, con 23".13 hours ago from TweetDeck
RT @giroditalia: Giro d'Italia stage 16 has started! At this link all the info on the stage: http://t.co/FWojknSh #giro13 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
As we head into the final week of the Giro, check out Flecha's latest playlist which he's just added to Spotify - http://t.co/t7XKwB9f13 hours ago from web
Stage 16 of the #Giro is under way and you can follow our progress throughout the afternoon at http://t.co/FCbzPeEn13 hours ago from web
Congratulations to Paul Kimmage and Matt Hampson on winning at Sports Book Awards last night. Their book 'Engage' deserved to win. Read it!13 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Waiting for the London Olympics. Interesting interview with Giorgia Bronzini of the Italian channel Class Tv http://t.co/NyLixzCD14 hours ago from Facebook
La Diadora-Pasta Zara-Manhattan negli Usa. Correrà l’Exergy Tour e il Liberty Classic. Occhi puntati su Giorgia... http://t.co/LgG09Q7K14 hours ago from Facebook
Team Diadora-Pasta Zara-Manhattan in the U.S. Will race The Exergy Tour and Liberty Classic. All eyes on Giorgia... http://t.co/rwWCg1OM14 hours ago from Facebook
Yes, I got a bit ahead of myself. RT @RowingAust: @amberhalliday Loving your confidence but they may have to wait until tomorrow evening!14 hours ago from TweetCaster for Android
RT @RVB_TDB: Want to see the riders of the Tour of Belgium? Come check them at the presentation in Mechelen! http://t.co/YjbKItG2 #RVB14 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
Today stage 16 @giroditalia: 173 ascending kms from Limone sul Garda to Falzes, arrival uphill. Start at 13:00! #giro15 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
I wish I could think on my feet better. But I like sitting and lying down too much.16 hours ago from HootSuite
Aspettando Londra 2012, il servizio su Giorgia Bronzini andato in onda ieri sera su Class Tv Msnbc. http://t.co/vZjKSQc516 hours ago from Facebook
Good luck with that… “@J_Cantwell: Crap weather in MC. Gonna try and sneak in a ventimiglia loop in now. Rain jacked packed!”16 hours ago from Twitter for Mac
Reduce the risk of inflation, video interview with Nick Beecroft in @Telegraph http://t.co/QuydXkXZ #Finance #SaxoBank #inflation16 hours ago from HootSuite
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They may be rough and tattered but we've been through to much together to change now.. #togethertilltheend http://t.co/UHUfcTJc16 hours ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
#buonagiornata ... Si riparte con la 16ma tappa al @giroditalia 173 kM... Difficolta' ? L ultima settimana e' tutta a 5 stelle.... IB16 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Here in Lucerne @KimmyJCrow is just about to come down the course in her semi. Top 3 go through. #Gokimmy16 hours ago from web
Pour les amis de Twitter et pour mes supporters: http://t.co/KsIsCOEH16 hours ago from Tweet Button
#giro / Et. 16: Naz-Sciaves e Issengo, dos pequeños escollos justo antes de llegar a Falzes (173 km). Salida 13h. http://t.co/z40g8fAS16 hours ago from TweetDeck
Today recon of stage 8! It doesn't look easy on paper. Let see how it is in reality.17 hours ago from Twitter for iPad
@christianmeier @meierwife Italy is where it is at! I have an appartamento in Lucca :)17 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
LOVE waking up to sunshine after a rainy past couple of days... Also, 10 hours of sleep feels pretty damn good too! #littlevictories #giro17 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Am LOVING being in Lucerne to watch a bit of @WorldRowing. Am very excited for our @rowing_chicks eight, just 2000m away from the Olympics!17 hours ago from web
Sole sulle Dolomiti...4/5 h di allenamento, ale' che si parte!17 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Ha- thats exactly the bike one of my daughters have!! Same color!! @juliedibens How funny!!18 hours ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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Duran, Giau, Pampeago, Mortirolo, Stelvio... Comienza la última semana del #Giro, la de los colosos. ¡Vamos a seguir luchando! #movistarteam18 hours ago from TweetDeck
Edicola Fiore, saluti da Limone sul Garda. RT @edicolafiore : (null) http://t.co/6B4lHbJs18 hours ago from web
So good to race among @velociosports and @Orica_GreenEDGE today & contend in the finale. #GPGatineau Vanderkitten @FocusBikes #ontheupandup18 hours ago from web
Today the #Giro passes right in front my door house at km 95. Good luck @BMCProTeam enjoy my beautiful area!18 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
After an earthquake and some epic rain, thunder and lightening, we're leaving Italy today. Off to USA for the Exergy Tour!19 hours ago from web
@LeviLeipheimer It turns out Oklahoma does in fact have a basketball team & they bought them from Seattle. They even beat LA 2nite #whoknew19 hours ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
Congrats to @MapMyRIDE to hit 9m registered users: last 1m took just 41 days! 7m>8m in 47 days; 6m>7m in 54 days @mapmyrun @mapmyfitness19 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
I love working with @RoadID. Just saying. I am inspired by the athletes they work with, their character, and their mission. Thank you all!20 hours ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
#InCaseYouMissedIt: BMC Racing Team's Gilbert seeks second straight Tour of Belgium title. http://t.co/lZqAPOI3 #procycling20 hours ago from Seesmic twhirl
Been adamant to avoid Walmart. Unsuccessful. Big week of overwhelming USA discoveries 4 first timer @AnaSchnitzmeier! http://t.co/eoN1qZRL21 hours ago from Twitter for iPad
Race hotel after a fab 5d being hosted by locals in Boise.. One of the coolest things about cycling is being able to share it with others :D21 hours ago from Twitter for iPad
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“@lucaseuser: Doing work with @RoadID! New and fun commercials in the making! http://t.co/lrOJgZus” Tubes Man!!22 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone
Yes- RT @zlabry: @JeremyPowers I don't know how to tie a tie. Would that be a problem?22 hours ago from Echofon
If you're looking for a new niche market. I googled it, it doesn't exist. You can be the first suit and tie landscaper.22 hours ago from Echofon
...I was in awe, but!! I would hire that guy!! It would be pretty slick to hire a suit and tie landscape service.22 hours ago from Echofon
About 2 min later, I witnessed a guy mowing his grass in a suit and tie. Rushing. IN THE RAIN And I thought...people def think he's crazy.22 hours ago from Echofon
Laying in bed tweet: today I was riding and just got done thinking, I bet a lot of people think I'm crazy for riding in the rain...22 hours ago from Echofon
@thejensie said today that more women's races should be held in conjunction with the men's. And we all know whatever he says is law. #bigfan23 hours ago from UberSocial for BlackBerry
We have officially launched our Business Echappée & Medallist Program: Video > http://t.co/qyHZL5Bh Info > http://t.co/6AGorplI23 hours ago from TweetDeck
Hanging w/ partner in crime, @TimmyDugganJGH en route to CO. Talking abt how INCREDIBLE this year's @AmgenTourofCali was. Huge thank you all23 hours ago from TweetDeck
Hanging w/ partner in crime, @TimmyGugganJGH en route to CO. Talking abt how INCREDIBLE this year's @AmgenTourofCali was. Huge thank you all24 hours ago from TweetDeck
Sushi with @lizar in Chicago!!!Best post race meal ever!! http://t.co/p0ZZcDzN1 day ago from Instagram
Go get 'em! RT @cuzzmayne92 #ParisRoubaix recon with @USAU23National this coming Wednesday! @usacycling is going to kill it!1 day ago from web
Go get 'em! RT @cuzzmayne92 #ParisRoubaix recon with @USAU23National this coming Wednesday! @usacycling is going to kill it!1 day ago from web
An adorable shot of #OPQS and a young fan at Q8 Family Day. http://t.co/jVP9jIbl1 day ago from Instagram
Some #OPQS updates for your non-race day. Iljo Keisse, Andy Fenn, Matt Brammeier and Kristof Vandewalle atte http://t.co/bKJf78C21 day ago from Instagram
After the @wilmgrandprix on Saturday, Hilton Clarke and @EAllar remain the cream of the #NCC crop! http://t.co/GkwdYGuR1 day ago from web
Eric Bostrom and Pua Mata lead the #ProUET after wins at the Sagebrush Safari 50.
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Long travel day back to the east side from cali, but all worth it to be part of such a great USA event. Thanks to all who made it happen1 day ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
Last week? Most hours and most kJs in a week so far this year. Not totally stoked on sitting on my saddle today...1 day ago from Twitter for iPad
Gr8 Pic of 2day's final sprint @ UCI #GPGatineau http://t.co/m3Mz5nM2 @FocusBikes @KaskHelmets @KendaTire @katechilNZ 6th @jazzyhurikino 9th1 day ago from Twitter for Android
Back home. Thanks everyone in California. It was all great! Volunteers to cut my grass!1 day ago from web
Official press release for @XTERRAoffroad SE Championships where TT1's @Mike_Hebe claimed a world title! http://t.co/maqGhMbQ1 day ago from web
Here's a video of today's sprint finish in Gatineau, Canada. I'm the first loser with a late surge. http://t.co/R4ZZCLoi1 day ago from Twitter for iPhone
"@velociosports: Ina's sprint finish in gatineau http://t.co/I0rSpYec" @katechilnz 6th @jazzyhurikino 9th1 day ago from Twitter for Android
Europa, how do u not realize u could free yourself of the #MANPURSE if u cut back the amount of coins in your currency?1 day ago from web
Don't forget to register at http://t.co/CwgmphfV to join me on a fun bike ride in London next week! #CavBikeRide1 day ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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