The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Bank Holiday Sunday morning doggie walk on our local beach that the Grockles don't know about.
Saunton Sands, just down the road, is rammed.

Off for Sunday lunch after we've had a cuppa and change of clothing.

 

[Dave7]

Not particularly. I think the gist of it is the first so many riders who take either a mountain section or a sprint section get points which tally up for the Polka Dot and Green jerseys.

Have to admit the timing of the finishing bunch confuses me a bit as so many seem to get the same time apart from the first few over the line. Lol

From what I read my understanding is they give points etc to the first few but the main bunch get the same time in order to prevent a mass charge with all the likely collisions.

 

[Mo1959]

Just beans on toast for lunch. Position assumed on the couch for the cycling now.

 

[Paulus]

From what I read my understanding is they give points etc to the first few but the main bunch get the same time in order to prevent a mass charge with all the likely collisions.

This may make it a bit easier.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points_classification_in_the_Tour_de_France

 

[welsh dragon]

Good afternoon. I have bimbled. Just shy of 12 miles. A tad cool in the shade and when the breeze picked up. Loads of traffic on the road we well.

 

[gavroche]

Not particularly. I think the gist of it is the first so many riders who take either a mountain section or a sprint section get points which tally up for the Polka Dot and Green jerseys.

Have to admit the timing of the finishing bunch confuses me a bit as so many seem to get the same time apart from the first few over the line. Lol

It is very easy, have been following it since late 1950's but don't have time to explain at the moment as just got back from my ride, 21 miles with 13% gradients, so off for a shower now and then TdF, combined with a bit of painting.
Roads are packed around here and so are the car parks close to beaches. Is Covid a thing of the past? It seems like it for many careless people.

 

[Dave7]

Just beans on toast for lunch. Position assumed on the couch for the cycling now.

Frightened of asking but what is your favourite position

 

[Dirk]

Just beans on toast for lunch. Position assumed on the couch for the cycling now.

I see your beans and raise you a.........

Not bad for £5.50.

 

[Mo1959]

I see your beans and raise you a.........

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Not bad for £5.50.

Excellent value. Looks good!

 

[classic33]

Morning just done the ironing
ps. I won a £10 on the thunderball

Noticed you kept that number to yourself when you gave the numbers out.

 

[dickyknees]

Position assumed on the couch for the cycling now.

I settled down to watch ITV 4 for the British Touring Car racing from Knockhill but found the TDF.

Eventually found the car racing on ITV 2. Exciting, close and sometimes on two wheels.
Will have to alternate between the two, but it’ll get complicated when the cricket starts on BBC 1 later.

 

[classic33]

Still dull and chilly here.Porridge this morning instead of the usual three Weetabix.

Try Shredded Wheat, by I bet

 

[gavroche]

I settled down to watch ITV 4 for the British Touring Car racing from Knockhill but found the TDF.

Eventually found the car racing on ITV 2. Exciting, close and sometimes on two wheels.
Will have to alternate between the two, but it’ll get complicated when the cricket starts on BBC 1 later.

If you watch the cricket, you are guaranteed to fall asleep.

 

[classic33]

Just beans on toast for lunch. Position assumed on the couch for the cycling now.

You'll not get far on the couch!

 

[Dirk]

If you watch the cricket, you are guaranteed to fall asleep.

I don't need cricket to do that at the moment.......