Le Tour de France

UofMfan · 07-20-2013, 10:05 AM

What a way to celebrate Colombia's Independence Day!

Nairo Quintana is making us proud

"Riding his debut Tour, Quintana’s maiden stage victory also secured the 23-year-old Colombian the polka dot jersey as the race’s climber and the white jersey as the best young rider, not to forget the second rung on the podium in Paris."

07-20-2013, 01:15 PM

Damn! Now I know who won today's stage before seeing the hightlights!

Wish I hadn't looked at this thread now.

07-20-2013, 02:23 PM

I apologise to all who read the thread for being grumpy about seeing the today's result.

DapperButch · 07-21-2013, 02:21 PM

CHRIS FROOME IS THE 2013 WINNER OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE!!!!!

SnackTime · 07-28-2013, 07:27 AM

GREAT TDF this year!

I watched all of it (mostly on primetime). It was AWESOME to see Contador dropped on the mountain stages.

I am happy for Chris Froome! He deserved the win. I really like the Columbian rider too, he is someone to watch in the future!

The tour is not going to be the same with Jens Voigt (the oldest rider in the tour this year) retiring.

DapperButch · 07-06-2014, 08:19 AM

Welcome to the

2014 Le Tour De France!

thread

7/5/14- 7/27/14

The tour began yesterday. Who are your favorites? Who do you want to win? Any thoughts on the route this year? Tell us here!

DapperButch · 07-07-2014, 09:04 PM

I just watched the Prime Time show. I am happy for Kittel

I am curious to hear from Daktari this year. The riders and commentators are talking about the surge of spectators in England this year. They alluded to thr fact that England has recently taken an interest in cycling. Dak, can you speak to this? Is their an increase in both watching cycling as well as recreational and/or as a means of transportation?

However, I believe the most interesting thing to watch on the Tour each year is how Bobke is looking! Has anyone else noticed the obvious pattern of him being in fantastic cycling shape one year and then out of shape the next? This is an "in shape " year. LOVE THE BOBKE!!!

DapperButch · 07-10-2014, 05:38 AM

Poor Chris Froome.

Is anybody else watching? A couple of riders said they thought the cobblestones were unfair to have in the race as all they do is knock out good riders, who should still be here, such as Froome. One alluded to the idea that it is to make the race more "exciting" to spectators. Bob Roll pointed out that most of the crashes were not on the cobblestones, but on the regular blacktop, referencing the rain. He said using cobblestones is another way of getting the best overall rider" to come to the rise to the top, who is the person that should win the Tour de France.

What do others think?

Bèsame* · 07-27-2014, 09:35 PM

ok, so I'm not big on the bike thing, but it has peaked my interest. I did watch the rainy cobblestone day. Which I found to be exciting! I have learned about the different shirts. Oh, and the cool down, when the lactose leaves your muscles...

I'll pay more attention next year

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Poor Chris Froome.

Is anybody else watching? A couple of riders said they thought the cobblestones were unfair to have in the race as all they do is knock out good riders, who should still be here, such as Froome. One alluded to the idea that it is to make the race more "exciting" to spectators. Bob Roll pointed out that most of the crashes were not on the cobblestones, but on the regular blacktop, referencing the rain. He said using cobblestones is another way of getting the best overall rider" to come to the rise to the top, who is the person that should win the Tour de France.

What do others think?

SnackTime · 07-28-2014, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I just watched the Prime Time show. I am happy for Kittel

I am curious to hear from Daktari this year. The riders and commentators are talking about the surge of spectators in England this year. They alluded to thr fact that England has recently taken an interest in cycling. Dak, can you speak to this? Is their an increase in both watching cycling as well as recreational and/or as a means of transportation?

However, I believe the most interesting thing to watch on the Tour each year is how Bobke is looking! Has anyone else noticed the obvious pattern of him being in fantastic cycling shape one year and then out of shape the next? This is an "in shape " year. LOVE THE BOBKE!!!

Hey Dapper, if I remember correctly Bobke has been looking good the last few years.

SnackTime · 07-28-2014, 05:08 AM

I was bummed when Froome, Cancellera, and Schleck got hurt and had to leave the race. I was hoping Richie Porte would to step up and be numero uno for Sky, unfortunately that did not happen. I cannot say the same about Contador. Oh and how about Cavendish? He wrecked and was out the first day. This year's race lost quite a few big names.

Congratulations to Voigt for finishing his final tour. I have always liked him! I was hoping he could pull off the stage win earlier in race, oh well, he gave it a hell of a try. I also liked how he had a brief breakaway in Paris yesterday. I will miss his humor during interviews.

Congratulations to Nibali! He had an amazing tour this year!

DapperButch · 07-24-2014, 08:36 PM

Wow what a great stage today!!!

<---- well aware he is talking to himself

DapperButch · 07-27-2014, 06:03 PM

CONGRATULATIONS TO
VINCENZO NIBALI, THE WINNER OF THE 2014 TOUR DE FRANCE !!!

http://www.foxsports.com/cycling/sto...x11&gt1=msnans

What an interesting tour this year. I admit I have never been one for Cavendish or Contador, so I was not upset when they had to retire from the Tour. I was bummed to see Fromme go. I have lots to say about the Tour, but no one is here to discuss it with.

See you all next year!!!

07-21-2013, 02:21 PM	#4
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07-28-2013, 07:27 AM	#5
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07-06-2014, 08:19 AM	#6
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,810 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Welcome to the 2014 Le Tour De France! thread 7/5/14- 7/27/14 The tour began yesterday. Who are your favorites? Who do you want to win? Any thoughts on the route this year? Tell us here! __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-07-2014, 09:04 PM	#7
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,810 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I just watched the Prime Time show. I am happy for Kittel I am curious to hear from Daktari this year. The riders and commentators are talking about the surge of spectators in England this year. They alluded to thr fact that England has recently taken an interest in cycling. Dak, can you speak to this? Is their an increase in both watching cycling as well as recreational and/or as a means of transportation? However, I believe the most interesting thing to watch on the Tour each year is how Bobke is looking! Has anyone else noticed the obvious pattern of him being in fantastic cycling shape one year and then out of shape the next? This is an "in shape " year. LOVE THE BOBKE!!! __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-10-2014, 05:38 AM	#8
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,810 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Poor Chris Froome. Is anybody else watching? A couple of riders said they thought the cobblestones were unfair to have in the race as all they do is knock out good riders, who should still be here, such as Froome. One alluded to the idea that it is to make the race more "exciting" to spectators. Bob Roll pointed out that most of the crashes were not on the cobblestones, but on the regular blacktop, referencing the rain. He said using cobblestones is another way of getting the best overall rider" to come to the rise to the top, who is the person that should win the Tour de France. What do others think? __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-20-2013, 10:05 AM	#1
UofMfan Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: A very happy Mr. Grumpy Cat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Neither here or there Posts: 7,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 27,733 Thanked 18,936 Times in 4,705 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	What a way to celebrate Colombia's Independence Day! Nairo Quintana is making us proud "Riding his debut Tour, Quintana’s maiden stage victory also secured the 23-year-old Colombian the polka dot jersey as the race’s climber and the white jersey as the best young rider, not to forget the second rung on the podium in Paris."

07-20-2013, 01:15 PM	#2
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Damn! Now I know who won today's stage before seeing the hightlights! Wish I hadn't looked at this thread now.

07-20-2013, 02:23 PM	#3
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I apologise to all who read the thread for being grumpy about seeing the today's result.

07-28-2014, 05:08 AM	#11
SnackTime Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: UNattainable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Feeling the ocean breeze... Posts: 4,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,393 Thanked 13,228 Times in 2,883 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I was bummed when Froome, Cancellera, and Schleck got hurt and had to leave the race. I was hoping Richie Porte would to step up and be numero uno for Sky, unfortunately that did not happen. I cannot say the same about Contador. Oh and how about Cavendish? He wrecked and was out the first day. This year's race lost quite a few big names. Congratulations to Voigt for finishing his final tour. I have always liked him! I was hoping he could pull off the stage win earlier in race, oh well, he gave it a hell of a try. I also liked how he had a brief breakaway in Paris yesterday. I will miss his humor during interviews. Congratulations to Nibali! He had an amazing tour this year! __________________ "There's something to be said for not saying anything"

07-24-2014, 08:36 PM	#12
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,810 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Stage 18 Wow what a great stage today!!! <---- well aware he is talking to himself __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-27-2014, 06:03 PM	#13
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,810 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	CONGRATULATIONS TO VINCENZO NIBALI, THE WINNER OF THE 2014 TOUR DE FRANCE !!! http://www.foxsports.com/cycling/sto...x11&gt1=msnans What an interesting tour this year. I admit I have never been one for Cavendish or Contador, so I was not upset when they had to retire from the Tour. I was bummed to see Fromme go. I have lots to say about the Tour, but no one is here to discuss it with. See you all next year!!! __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?