Le Tour de France

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Incubus

Cav did it again today and on the stage where he won his first stage win ever...the Missile is a truly awesome sprinter and is young so could be around for some years yet. There's a bit of Mario Cipollini about him - well apart from Super Mario's leopard print shorts

Sadly poor Bradley Wiggins crashed and broke his collar bone today so he's out of the race. He really stood a chance of topping the GC on the Champs Elysee this year. I'm sure he'll be back and even stronger next year.

Ok...now to reply. I made the mistake of reading the first line of your post PRIOR to watching today's stage (I watch the repeat each evening). I won't make the mistake again of reading this thread prior to watching! ha!

Anyway, I can't believe poor Chris Horner.

Sorry about Wiggins, I know you were pulling for him!

And good for Cavendish! His team is a well oiled machine.

I hope things kick in for Andy Schleck when they hit the mountains.

[TickledPink]

Le Tour de France in le Chateau!

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Ok...now to reply. I made the mistake of reading the first line of your post PRIOR to watching today's stage (I watch the repeat each evening). I won't make the mistake again of reading this thread prior to watching! ha!

Anyway, I can't believe poor Chris Horner.

Sorry about Wiggins, I know you were pulling for him!

And good for Cavendish! His team is a well oiled machine.

I hope things kick in for Andy Schleck when they hit the mountains.

Oooops! I never thought about that I might be posting 'spoilers' for the race. What time do you get to see the stage? I have it on live here and it's 4pm BST (GMT +1...coverage finishes at 4.30). I'll probably watch highlights tonight too as I've actually missed most of the live coverage today. I also emailed the show last night to ask their opinions on Contador riding when it's entirely possible he could be banned in August. I hope they answer on the highlights show.

[DapperButch]

Costa! I am happy for him!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Incubus

Oooops! I never thought about that I might be posting 'spoilers' for the race. What time do you get to see the stage? I have it on live here and it's 4pm BST (GMT +1...coverage finishes at 4.30). I'll probably watch highlights tonight too as I've actually missed most of the live coverage today. I also emailed the show last night to ask their opinions on Contador riding when it's entirely possible he could be banned in August. I hope they answer on the highlights show.

Hey, no problem AT ALL. Please don't even consider it...write when you wanna. I will just stay away from thread until I see the race. I watch the repeat at 8pm EST after work. Except on Saturday/Sunday of course! Must set the alarm so I can watch it live!

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Hey, no problem AT ALL. Please don't even consider it...write when you wanna. I will just stay away from thread until I see the race. I watch the repeat at 8pm EST after work. Except on Saturday/Sunday of course! Must set the alarm so I can watch it live!

Enjoy the weekend live broadcasts. Who does the commentary over there or do you get the same coverage we do with Paul Sherwin, Phil Ligget and Chris Boardman?

It's been an uphill stage today which has stretched the peleton out a bit. The highlights will be good. I look forward to seeing them in a couple of hours.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Incubus

Enjoy the weekend live broadcasts. Who does the commentary over there or do you get the same coverage we do with Paul Sherwin, Phil Ligget and Chris Boardman?

It's been an uphill stage today which has stretched the peleton out a bit. The highlights will be good. I look forward to seeing them in a couple of hours.

Yes, Paul, et al. I think that Phil is an excellent commentator.

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Yes, Paul, et al. I think that Phil is an excellent commentator.

I like the team too...they've been doing it for donkey's years. The same team has moved channels several times too over the years. Phil is ace, very knowledgeable, as are they all really.

I missed the hightlights tonight because I'm at a friends place but I'll catch the repeat tomorrow afternoon before the live coverage starts.

Oh dear. Yet more riders leave the Tour injured in crashes. Poor Vinokourov, they're talking about career ending injury. I hope for him that it's not.

There's already been one of the tour motorcyclists in trouble now there's a car driver. I was staring in disbelief as the driver clipped the rider closest to him. I suspect that driver will lose his job.

I'm pleased to see that Thor has had to cede the maillot jaune to Voeckler who rode really well, it was a shame that he ended up taking second place for the stage.