Le Tour de France

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

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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?

07-28-2014, 05:10 AM

What a dramatic Tour it was this year.

So sad to see Contador and Froome hit the broom wagon. Although I really didn't want to see the robot that is Froome compete.

There was an amazing turn out here for the couple of days the Tour was in UK.
I didn't get to go as I was busy doing fellowship service but I saw it all on the telly. It was awesome to watch them cycle some of the roads I've cycled...particularly around Hebden Bridge.

Dapper, there's been a huge cycling resurgence during recent years. The great successes of Team GB track cycling team and successes on the road over the last decade has done much to add many more two wheeled road users [well, those who abide by the Highway Code actually do ride on the road]. There's loads more fully lycra clad blokes with fancy, over £1000 bikes...the all-the-gear-and-no-idea crew I call 'em...as well a burgeoning group of non-sporting, leisure cyclists. There's more and more folks like me who use the velo as their primary transport, especially in larger conurbations.

Glad you've enjoyed watching this year Dapper. I've loved watching it all, especially the cobble of the Roubaix.

Looking forward the Vuelta, last of the annual grand tours next month.

MsTinkerbelly · 07-28-2014, 09:39 AM

I've watched in the past, but this years view came from our friends Viv and Pete who live in Lincoln and attended the race.

They uploaded video of the race coming by them, and for the first time i could see just how fast they really are as they flew by, and how much excitement there was in the air!

Hmmmm free plane tickets, stay with V and P, we might have to think about next year!

07-28-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

I've watched in the past, but this years view came from our friends Viv and Pete who live in Lincoln and attended the race.

They uploaded video of the race coming by them, and for the first time i could see just how fast they really are as they flew by, and how much excitement there was in the air!

Hmmmm free plane tickets, stay with V and P, we might have to think about next year!

It's not coming to the UK next year sadly. Maybe in 2 or 3 yrs time it'll come back.
Next year's Grand Depart is in Utrecht, Netherlands. It's only an hour by air to Amsterdam from here. From Lincoln it's a short hop from Humberside or Robin Hood airports.

DapperButch · 07-03-2015, 08:15 PM

Stage 1 starts tomorrow at 7:00AM EST on NBCSN, people!

Here we go.....

SnackTime · 07-28-2014, 05:04 AM

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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!

07-07-2014, 09:04 PM	#1
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07-10-2014, 05:38 AM	#2
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 26,814 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?

07-28-2014, 05:10 AM	#4
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Late-comer to this year's Tour party What a dramatic Tour it was this year. So sad to see Contador and Froome hit the broom wagon. Although I really didn't want to see the robot that is Froome compete. There was an amazing turn out here for the couple of days the Tour was in UK. I didn't get to go as I was busy doing fellowship service but I saw it all on the telly. It was awesome to watch them cycle some of the roads I've cycled...particularly around Hebden Bridge. Dapper, there's been a huge cycling resurgence during recent years. The great successes of Team GB track cycling team and successes on the road over the last decade has done much to add many more two wheeled road users [well, those who abide by the Highway Code actually do ride on the road]. There's loads more fully lycra clad blokes with fancy, over £1000 bikes...the all-the-gear-and-no-idea crew I call 'em...as well a burgeoning group of non-sporting, leisure cyclists. There's more and more folks like me who use the velo as their primary transport, especially in larger conurbations. Glad you've enjoyed watching this year Dapper. I've loved watching it all, especially the cobble of the Roubaix. Looking forward the Vuelta, last of the annual grand tours next month.

07-03-2015, 08:15 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 26,814 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	WELCOME TO THE 2015 TOUR DE FRANCE Stage 1 starts tomorrow at 7:00AM EST on NBCSN, people! Here we go..... __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

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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"

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	I've watched in the past, but this years view came from our friends Viv and Pete who live in Lincoln and attended the race. They uploaded video of the race coming by them, and for the first time i could see just how fast they really are as they flew by, and how much excitement there was in the air! Hmmmm free plane tickets, stay with V and P, we might have to think about next year!