[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

You can't beat a Pyrenean ending followed by a TT.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

10.30 launch, get on line now for the sounds of the Tour in the background

http://www.letour.fr/le-tour/2014/us/

I reckon one journalist may not be getting an invite next year

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Phil and Paul getting loads of coverage, that will make Stat happy

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1...-presentation-live-streaming-conference_sport

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

My French is far from perfect but was Pau-Hautacam (as per all the rumours) just confirmed as the route for the Etape du Tour?

 

[Stat Brother]

Yes

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[Horton's halftime iceberg]

My French is far from perfect but was Pau-Hautacam (as per all the rumours) just confirmed as the route for the Etape du Tour?

Yes, thats a killer starting in Pau, I'm sure they said 22 July. They even said the British are all over it bar the French they have the highest amount of starters and finishers.

Watched a few they are amazing the crowds come out and the cyclists come in their thousands, PAIN...

 

[Stat Brother]

Tour de France 2014: Exclusive look at three key mountain stages

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/oct/23/tour-de-france-2014-key-stages?CMP=twt_gu

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

My two highlights (along side 9 cobble sections and Mulhouse 9 climbs in one day)

Cav stroking imaginary beard

The Yorkshire frame builders whippet

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Tour de France 2014: Exclusive look at three key mountain stages

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/oct/23/tour-de-france-2014-key-stages?CMP=twt_gu

Ruddy exciting

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Allez Allez

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

Yes, thats a killer starting in Pau, I'm sure they said 22 July. They even said the British are all over it bar the French they have the highest amount of starters and finishers.

Watched a few they are amazing the crowds come out and the cyclists come in their thousands, PAIN...

Yes I think the pain may be a tad more than last year as there is supposed to be an extra 1000 metres of ascent (up to 4500m) this time.
Our campsite was full of Brits last year, which somewhat unscientifically backs up those stats.

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

Oh God. D'you know, I think I might. I may have to pull a sickie for the Monday, which'll mean I don't tell anyone...

I'm already making plans.

That's the spirit, I'm in!

Any thoughts after the Etape announcement?

Flights already booked for me. Taking in watching the Pros do it properly this time too as it's only 4 days after*


*I say this whilst I currently have nowhere to stay but these are details that can be ironed out!

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Any thoughts after the Etape announcement?

Flights already booked for me. Taking in watching the Pros do it properly this time too as it's only 4 days after*


*I say this whilst I currently have nowhere to stay but these are details that can be ironed out!

Me and a couple of mates have been waiting for confirmation of this...

My thoughts are that yes, I really want to do it. The shadow of the Tourmalet already looms large, and has done since this route was rumoured last week. I need to arrange a couple of days off work, which isn't easy in my line of business, but if I can, I'll be there.

My cousin lives close by too, so that'll be a help!

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

My cousin lives close by too, so that'll be a help!

That's one big obstacle out of the way then.

Good luck sorting all your plans...

 

[Pogue Mahone]

That's one big obstacle out of the way then.

Good luck sorting all your plans...

Cheers - are you doing it again?

EDIT: particularly stupid question, being as you've booked your flights...

 

[Stat Brother]

Here is the route of Stage 3 of the Tour, the one that isn't in Yorkshire.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/tour-de-france-2014-cambridge-london-route-map.pdf

 

[Motogull]

TDF seems a long way off! Really looking forward to next year's action now.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Finally got the voucher through from work so the remainder of the parts for my de rosa are in the garage and awaiting my rebuild - I predict a lot of swearing this weekend!

Also got my first proper mountain bike so i've edged towards the dark side.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Here is the route of Stage 3 of the Tour, the one that isn't in Yorkshire.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/tour-de-france-2014-cambridge-london-route-map.pdf

Like a sweet shop and only 50p to spend, where to watch....

 

[teaboy]

Here is the route of Stage 3 of the Tour, the one that isn't in Yorkshire.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/tour-de-france-2014-cambridge-london-route-map.pdf

I need a more detailed map!!!!

I might need to walk a bit to get to the route. Alternatively it MIGHT go past the end of my road, allowing me to see the Tour de bloody France from my window!!!!