Talk:Michael Rasmussen
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[edit] Michael or Mickael?
I've noticed his name spelt both ways in the press - the official Tour de France website and the BBC both spell his name Mickael - if this is the way he spells his name, then perhaps the article should be under that spelling. Average Earthman 07:52, 15 July 2005 (UTC)
- His name is spelled Michael by all Danish media (see [1], [2], [3]...) I think the misspelling is because in Danish, "Michael" is pronounced like the English "Mickael" -Fred Bradstadt 08:10, July 15, 2005 (UTC)
[edit] only this year's tour?
Just wanted to add that he also took part in the Giro this year but had to pull out because of injury. Then again, I guess some people don't rate that as highly(!)
- You are correct. I've changed it from "only participate in the Tour de France" to "only focus on the Tour de France". --Maitch 16:06, 17 July 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Contract
As there hasn't been any traffic here since the tour, i've just gone ahead and removed the ending year of the Rabobank line, seeing as noone knows, and because he prolonged his contract recently. Poulsen 20:51, 6 November 2005 (UTC)Poulsen
[edit] Working for his team leader
I think his work on behalf of Rabobank team leader Menchov in the 2006 Tour shows that Michael is willing to set aside his own goals (such as retaining the KOTM jersey) to help pace his team leader through the mountains. Interviews with Michael reflect this approach, and it is honorable that he is not racing only for himself. The team is also still allowing him to pursue a defense of his KOTM title, with his breakaway and stage win on Stage 16 of this year's Tour, but his #1 goal seems to be getting Menchov as high as possible in the overall classification.
[edit] All polka dot attire
http://i2-images.tv2.dk/s/55/517055-1cd17d7ceb89ab342bc09639c3dd3252.jpeg
This is probably the best picture of Michael's all-polka dot attire (including helmet and bike) from the 2005 Tour.
What does that matter? I thought I remember him using it for a few stages after coming down from the Pyrenees but its really not important when or for how long he used it, the point is that he did use it.
