FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can't see one started. It's a bloody shame, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous for two weeks and today it's raining Link to post Share on other sites
deadgoose 7 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Wheres Trev and his Stage previews. Shame about the weather FP - hope it doesn't cause any crashes. Have to say post Impey positive test I've been a bit less interested in the Tour buildup - heres hoping for a good opening stage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Hopefully Trev will do his TdF or if anyone else does a preview then this thread can be happily binned Edited July 5, 2014 by FatPom Link to post Share on other sites
Slowman 352 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I haven't been out and bought the Ride TdF guide... busy year with work and the children. Link to post Share on other sites
deadgoose 7 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I don't know what time to get up to watch Link to post Share on other sites
Steno 444 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Starting on TV at 8:30... Guessing Gabriel may cook up Yorkshire pudding? Link to post Share on other sites
Nath. 405 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Fantasy team is locked and loaded, hoping giant shimano gets off to a good start. Link to post Share on other sites
downesy68 1,085 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 On the couch already. Can't wait. Don't have a favourite this year so just looking forward to great racing and stunning scenery. Link to post Share on other sites
tortoise 859 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 I can't wait for the Vosges and Izoard. Link to post Share on other sites
tritragic 34 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 bring it on Link to post Share on other sites
ironpo 3,021 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 What time will they actually be on the bikes FP? Cheers Ivp Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 What time will they actually be on the bikes FP? Cheers Ivp I'm not sure, coverage here starts at 11am which is in 25mins time Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Just looked on the BBC site and as far as I can tell it starts at midday. Link to post Share on other sites
JGF 186 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) What time will they actually be on the bikes FP? Cheers Ivp SBS app quotes start time as 9pm AEST. Which indeed is midday there. Live video on the app starts at 8.30. Edited July 5, 2014 by JGF Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Jens Voight interview. His main 2 priorities on this his 17th & final TdF, are to keep the rubber side down, and to get in a few breakaways. http://www.steephill.tv/players/youtube3/?title=Jens+Voigt+on+riding+his+final+Tour+de+France&dashboard=tour-de-france&id=5Q-NISJqe_Q&yr=2014 Link to post Share on other sites
ironpo 3,021 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 SBS app quotes start time as 9pm AEST. Which indeed is midday there. Live video on the app starts at 8.30. CoolThanks Ivp Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 They are on there bikes now but it's a procession start. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ayto 657 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) No favourites this year but doesn't mean I'm not excited. SBS's coverage of the Giro just got the fire burning and now it's all aflame!!! Have a good Tour everyone Cheers Ayto Edited for numpty spelling Edited July 5, 2014 by Ayto Link to post Share on other sites
downesy68 1,085 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Mmmm. Rhubarb and Strawberry Fool. Yum. Link to post Share on other sites
Waza 104 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Is there anyone else that would had preferred a TTT for stage 1? The Giro stage 1 in Belfast was pretty good and huge crowds Link to post Share on other sites
downesy68 1,085 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Pretty huge crowds in Yorkshire as well. Link to post Share on other sites
JGF 186 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 get in a few breakaways. Well so far so good Jens. In a break already. Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Pretty huge crowds in Yorkshire as well. I swear they just said 4mil people lining the route, but I must be going deaf! Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor_McBoob 333 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Bravo SBS. Quality World Cup app and now what's looks to be just as nice for the Tour. Link to post Share on other sites
Waza 104 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) There are only huge crowds out because it's the first time they've all seen sunshine Edited July 5, 2014 by Waza Link to post Share on other sites
TenPints 858 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Cow and Calf rocks - climbed quite a few of the rock climbing routes there! Link to post Share on other sites
Waza 104 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Did you go to the pub at the top of the hill that's in the middle of nowhere? (A Sherwin additional factoid) Link to post Share on other sites
downesy68 1,085 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Why Don't We Do It In The Road? TrollDJ on fire early. Edited July 5, 2014 by downesy68 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Waza 104 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Did anyone get any details on that Abbey? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bored@work 4,121 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Crazy crowds Link to post Share on other sites
Naut 718 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 F1 qually on as well but I am out of beer. Probably a good thing as I am riding in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites
Clydesdale 66 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Go the Jensie!! Link to post Share on other sites
sme1414 220 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 White rose of Yorkshire Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Right, back in front of the tv after some domestic chores. Link to post Share on other sites
Ayto 657 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 There will be a quiz tomorrow on dry stone walls. Hope you were all listening to Paul a little earlier Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 There will be a quiz tomorrow on dry stone walls. Hope you were all listening to Paul a little earlier I've got Carlton Kirby on Eurosport. ITV4 has P&P if I'm desperate (which I'm not), but I'll see your dry stone wall and raise you a lesson on trout tickling (I wish I was kidding!). 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheAntiSport 183 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
conor 14 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Jens working toward a 100 or so k solo to victory in the prologue? Will he be rocking the yellow and polka dots!? Link to post Share on other sites
TheAntiSport 183 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Gawd I hope so. I am taping it for 'inspiration' on the WT. And stone wall study. Link to post Share on other sites
Esoteric 502 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Ahh I miss the countryside. The "Bush" just isn't the same. Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Ahh I miss the countryside. The "Bush" just isn't the same. One of the main reasons I needed to come back for a while (that and the warm beer and cold pies) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 winding up a bit Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 dramatic Link to post Share on other sites
Ayto 657 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Cav took Gerrans down with him. Looked nasty Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Cav took Gerrans down with him. Looked nasty Other way around, Gerrans leans right in and blocks him out. They both would have been ok but the Europcar guy shut the exit door. Looks like Cav is out. Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Right, time to switch to WC. Link to post Share on other sites
TrevorMullins 27 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Bugger, not good to see a crash in the finish. Cav would have really wanted that win. Link to post Share on other sites
Ayto 657 Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Gotcha. Replay showed Gerrans slightly in front so I thought Cav leaning in then took him out. Either way my shoulder tensed up on sympathy. Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Bugger, not good to see a crash in the finish. Cav would have really wanted that win. Yeah, they interviewed him before the start, he was up for it because his Mum id from Harrogate. Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,413 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Gotcha. Replay showed Gerrans slightly in front so I thought Cav leaning in then took him out. Either way my shoulder tensed up on sympathy. 6 of one and half a dozen of the other after watching it again. Gerans in front but leaning into Cav who then was leaning back, but neither of them were going anywhere when the Europcar rider arrived. I didn't have Cav on my team. Link to post Share on other sites
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