The Official 99th Tour de France thread, 2012.

[Pantani]

Looks like Brad is wearing his Sky skinsuit not the official TdF one. Taaramae looked like he was wearing the official white jersey skinsuit, it looked horribly cheap.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

You would have thought so.
If he doesn't it'll certainly get the attention of the Sky boys.

From my fantasy team point of view, I'm hoping he doesn't blow up.

 

[Stat Brother]

Why isn't anybody working today?

If we keep this up, we'll overtake all of last years thread.

 

[Pantani]

Froome away now, wished I could have got him in my team, he is gonna go well I think.

 

[perseus]

I think Martin might be fibbing about being slow. I still think that Wiggins, Evans & Co, will beat his time.

 

[perseus]

Why isn't anybody working today?

If we keep this up, we'll overtake all of last years thread.

Tea break (working from home)

 

[Stat Brother]

Froome away now, wished I could have got him in my team, he is gonna go well I think.

He does give Sky a de-lish 1-2 punch.
Poor Cadel will have to react to both.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Why isn't anybody working today?

If we keep this up, we'll overtake all of last years thread.

Just ignoring my work, and my Elderflower Cordial that needs decanting into bottles, perhaps a celebratory tipple may be in order if Brad puts in a good ride...

 

[Pantani]

Why isn't anybody working today?

If we keep this up, we'll overtake all of last years thread.

I normally work evenings, except last week

Time trials always seem to produce the most posts, I suppose because there are lots of times when you do not need to watch. Especially if the french broadcaster is going to keep showing no mark also rans struggling (hello Mr Rolland).

 

[Stat Brother]

Tea break

For 2 and a half hours, are you a postie, too!

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

I normally work evenings, except last week

Time trials always seem to produce the most posts, I suppose because there are lots of times when you do not need to watch. Especially if the french broadcaster is going to keep showing no mark also rans struggling (hello Mr Rolland).

Bit of a spooky post at first glance as my name is Roland

Fantastic course am really envious I am not out there. Managing some live stages all the itv4 highlights and podcasts, anyone else recommend any other TDF media coverage so I can keep up my fix.

 

[Pantani]

TJVG, just through the second check, now 2 seconds up.

 

[Stat Brother]

Cyclesport magazine has an 'inside the peloton' feature, written by a current secret pro.
This month is about money, and seeing Pinot has just reminded me.

Being a new pro he'll be on about 25k, although this can be very dodgy.

But if you do something special in your first season, Monument podium, Grand Tour podium, your next contract will be for 250k.

The article didn't dare mention actually winning a TdF stage.

 

[perseus]

Tour de France 2012 Best Site

V.GARDEREN on schedule to equal Cancellera's time! (2nd time check loss of 1 second, was 3 seconds ahead)

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

TJVG, just through the second check, now 2 seconds up.

Course has a tough dig before the end, that may slow him

 

[Pantani]

Bit of a spooky post at first glance as my name is Roland

Fantastic course am really envious I am not out there. Managing some live stages all the itv4 highlights and podcasts, anyone else recommend any other TDF media coverage so I can keep up my fix.

Even french TV is not so avant garde as to have a film crew watching you watching the Tour. Although the idea is kind of amusing.

 

[Stat Brother]

Phil and Paul usually just read this thread, then repeat it 2 minutes later.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Cyclesport magazine has an 'inside the peloton' feature, written by a current secret pro.
This month is about money, and seeing Pinot has just reminded me.

Being a new pro he'll be on about 25k, although this can be very dodgy.

But if you do something special in your first season, Monument podium, Grand Tour podium, your next contract will be for 250k.

The article didn't dare mention actually winning a TdF stage.

Will check that out.

I like this one but this year they are not doing a daily broadcast.

iTunes - Podcasts - VeloCast Podcast by VeloCast Productions

 

[Pantani]

Good ride from Kloden, 4th place.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Go brad