I've got a few jobs to do but I'm in for the long haul today.
Esp as it's the first day in 6 months I finally have both kids off at school.
On a completely separate note, I have Monday and Tuesday off on holiday.
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[Other Sport] Tour de France 2020
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I've got a few jobs to do but I'm in for the long haul today.
Esp as it's the first day in 6 months I finally have both kids off at school.
On a completely separate note, I have Monday and Tuesday off on holiday.
Fignon's Ponytail
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I've got a few jobs to do but I'm in for the long haul today.
Esp as it's the first day in 6 months I finally have both kids off at school.
On a completely separate note, I have Monday and Tuesday off on holiday.
Not watched a single minute "Live" so far Stat - I usually take a day off with a mate to go for a ride in the morning and then sit and watch the stage together...just not happened though so far this year
Enjoy today's lumpy one!
Machiavelli
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That was so fully deserved, and he looks a real talent. I'm really enjoying this Tour, and it shows what happens when Ineos'/Sky's grip is broken that, all of a sudden, a million flowers bloom. This is the Tour where new riders have the stage to shine.
Machiavelli
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Thanks for posting. That attachment just reconfirms how much I love France -- the Tour is the perfect vehicle to showcase its stunning geography.
Machiavelli
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Not watched a single minute "Live" so far Stat - I usually take a day off with a mate to go for a ride in the morning and then sit and watch the stage together...just not happened though so far this year
Enjoy today's lumpy one!
I've barely watched a single live minute of any Tours, let alone this one. I think the highlights on ITV4 is one of the best sports shows around. I suspect I'll have to wait until retirement until I get to see a live stage/Tour. Still, something to look forward to.
I watched the stage in Goudhurst, Kent when the Tour started in London 10 or so years ago. It was incredible. The thing that
struck me was how quiet the peloton was. I suppose the bikes are so well built that there's no friction. It was just like a mild
breeze passing through with lots of colour.
Same here, loving it.
Two separate periods in both The Alps and Massif Central must be unprecedented.
Stunning scenery today.
We're in hydroelectric power country.
We're in hydroelectric power country.
Loved that curved dam.
The climb they’ve just started culminates in 15%. Brutal to me, easy to you.
Those were the days.
Bardet and Alaphilippe seem to have a hellish day, every other day.
So much hype, even on Eurosport, I suspect the cycling media would love 45 years of hurt to end for France?
So much hype, even on Eurosport, I suspect the cycling media would love 45 years of hurt to end for France?
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
For a team like Ineos, even though a Frenchman may not be the strongest contender, to win with one would surely be worldwide exposure and press coverage like no other? If the team can get Thomas to win the thing, they would surely have a chance at getting Bardet or Alaphilippe onto the top step. The rewards for doing that would surely be huge? (and may stop their support team getting kicked and spat on by the locals
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What a battle at the top of the climb.
Pleased for EF.
For a team like Ineos, even though a Frenchman may not be the strongest contender, to win with one would surely be worldwide exposure and press coverage like no other? If the team can get Thomas to win the thing, they would surely have a chance at getting Bardet or Alaphilippe onto the top step. The rewards for doing that would surely be huge? (and may stop their support team getting kicked and spat on by the locals
I’ve always thought the same, Sky/Ineos with a genuine French GC contender, would finally be accepted by the spitters and urine chuckers.
Shouldn’t have to be that way.
Bernal hasn’t the strength of last year. Seems to be Roglic’s year.
I hope there are more twists at the top of GC.
I hope there are more twists at the top of GC.
Fignon's Ponytail
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Bernal has announced he wont be starting today's Queen stage in the Alps. Really disappointing Tour for the defending champ, and for Ineos as well.
Shame he couldn't make it to Paris on Sunday though.
Shame he couldn't make it to Paris on Sunday though.
Normal Rob
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Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Maybe I need to find out more about this, but my first reaction is what an absolute disrespectful action to drop out of the race because you're out of contention. There doesn't appear to be any injury, just saving him for races to come. Le Tour is Le Tour, if you can finish it, you finish it. Not good to leave 2 winners out of your squad, then have your leader drop out. If everyone who wasn't in contention simply gave up where would the Tour be!!??