Tour de France 2012 (with SPOILERS)

[smutchin]

Christ, the race hasn't even finished yet and the backlash has already started.

The armchair psychoanalysis is much more creepy than Froome's manner and about as well-informed as the armchair DSing.

d.

 

[smutchin]

Anyway, Cav...

I've been getting carried away with enjoying Wiggo's overall victory, but it just struck me that if Cav wins today's stage, what an utterly astonishing achievement that would be. Three wins in a row was unprecedented, four would be emphatic confirmation that he deserves the accolade of best ever sprinter in the Tour de France that he was awarded last week.

And with Sky promising to give him the full leadout treatment, is anyone prepared to bet against him?

Part of me wants to see Greipel and Goss make a race of it and run him close, but part of me wants to see him win by a crushingly huge margin like he did two years ago, or even better, like he did in 2009. Either way, it's almost as close to a foregone conclusion as Brad winning yesterday's TT.

Phenomenal.

d.

 

[Kiwiavenger]

Anyway, Cav...

I've been getting carried away with enjoying Wiggo's overall victory, but it just struck me that if Cav wins today's stage, what an utterly astonishing achievement that would be. Three wins in a row was unprecedented, four would be emphatic confirmation that he deserves the accolade of best ever sprinter in the Tour de France that he was awarded last week.

And with Sky promising to give him the full leadout treatment, is anyone prepared to bet against him?

Part of me wants to see Greipel and Goss make a race of it and run him close, but part of me wants to see him win by a crushingly huge margin like he did two years ago, or even better, like he did in 2009. Either way, it's almost as close to a foregone conclusion as Brad winning yesterday's TT.

Phenomenal.

d.

Get LL Sanchez up infront just to tie in with him constantly getting owned right near the finish?

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[yello]

The armchair psychoanalysis is much more creepy than Froome's manner and about as well-informed as the armchair DSing.

Isn't that what forums are about?

 

[PaulB]

Anyone know roughly what the ETA is of them hitting Champs Elysses? (sp)

Doing the sunshine / telly slob trade off thing

There's going to be terrorist activity? You should alert the authorities about this toot sweet. ETA is going to hit the TdF! Let panic commence!

 

[smutchin]

Isn't that what forums are about?

Yes, I suppose so. Maybe I've been spoilt by the generally higher standard of discussion here compared to some other corners of the web - it's given me unreasonably high expectations.

d.

 

[Peteaud]

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdi4ME1eBpQ

 

[rich p]

Yes, I suppose so. Maybe I've been spoilt by the generally higher standard of discussion here compared to some other corners of the web - it's given me unreasonably high expectations.

d.

It'll be down to the hardcore this time next week again!

 

[yello]

Maybe I've been spoilt by the generally higher standard of discussion here compared to some other corners of the web - it's given me unreasonably high expectations.

A little unfair, no? People have different interests and different levels of understanding. Personally, I like to share opinions and impressions and read those of others. I like different perspective even if it's not an opinion I'll necessarily share. Each to their own eh?

On that subject, I'm going to switch the tele off and do some gardening for an hour. I'm not finding the tour to be compelling viewing at the moment and would prefer to be outside.

 

[smutchin]

A little unfair, no?

Maybe.

I'm hardly an expert myself so I'm not criticising anyone's level of knowledge or insight, I just think we can do without personal comments about Froome's character. Sorry if I'm coming across as having a sense of humour failure.

d.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Eurosport has been outdoing itself today - they have just had Abdoujaparov on. I mean, okay, he couldn't say much in English, but he seemed like a very relaxed guy for someone who was probably the scariest-looking sprinter ever.

 

[Noodley]

Yebbut, ITV4 had Peta Todd...so there.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

My day would be complete if they had Lucho Herrera on next...

 

[ComedyPilot]

Anyone else got goosebumps......?

 

[Steve H]

This my third year of viewing the Tour de France and have loved every one of them. I know the last day is steeped in tradition, but I can't get my head round this 'non racing' in the run up to the racing in Paris. No other sport is like it. Amazing to see the best riders in the world just cruising along on a nice Sunday ride.