Tour de France 2015 - may contain nuts and SPOILERS

[Dogtrousers]

Great stuff

 

[HF2300]

What a great attack by Martin. Superbly timed - good for him

 

[Dogtrousers]

What a great attack by Martin. Superbly timed - good for him

On a borrowed bike too, I think

 

[Dave Davenport]

Sky seem to have more of an air of determination about them this year.

 

[Bianchi boy]

Is Contador tired or just holding back?????

 

[mjr]

'slighly' geeky question...what sort of gear ratios would you guess that the riders used to get up that hill yesterday. I am rarely exicited when watching but I was on the edge of my seat, I was just blown away. And not a bad result either.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/07/gallery/pro-bike-gallery-chris-froomes-pinarello-dogma_376761 and last year's specs http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/pro-bike-chris-froomes-pinarello-dogma-f8 makes me think it's 52-38 Osymetric on the front and 11-28t block, then that would be ratios between about 2.7 and 9.5? (38" to 128")

 

[biking_fox]

What a great attack by Martin. Superbly timed - good for him

And Ideal for Froome. He's kept the gap, and doesn't need to defend the jersey any more either.

 

[smutchin]

http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/07/gallery/pro-bike-gallery-chris-froomes-pinarello-dogma_376761 and last year's specs http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/pro-bike-chris-froomes-pinarello-dogma-f8 makes me think it's 52-38 Osymetric on the front and 11-28t block, then that would be ratios between about 2.7 and 9.5? (38" to 128")

Assuming a cadence of 120rpm and a speed of about 20kmh, that would mean gearing of 38x28.

 

[bianchi1]

Is Contador tired or just holding back?????

Rode the last 25 k on a broken and buckled wheel according to eurosport

 

[beastie]

Kind of spoils it a bit that Sky aren't interested in chasing, but still great to see.

Why would Sky chase? It's a perfect scenario for them. Martin gets the Jersey, Ettix ride for the next few days until the Mur Dr Bretagne and then it's the TTT.

G rode superbly today though.

 

[beastie]

Great ride by Quintana. Superb.

 

[smutchin]

Why would Sky chase? It's a perfect scenario for them.

Of course. I totally get that, and I'm not saying they should have chased, just that a death-or-glory solo attack like that needs a properly interested peloton going at full pelt to chase it down for maximum dramatic value.

Still, that's not to take away from a brilliant ride by Tony Martin and I'm glad he finally gets the chance to wear the yellow jersey.

 

[coffeejo]

If you want to be at the front of the ten deep crowds on the Champs Elysee you need to get there before the riders even set off from the Depart. Maybe even the night before? I dunno cos we didn't even entertain the idea!

However, we had a great time, just wandering around looking at the crowds / soaking up the amazing atmosphere and watching it all sat on some grass looking at the big screen near the finish line. We also heard Wiggo's success speech, even tho we could not see him .. my advice .. just do it!
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I went a couple of years ago and didn't have a problem finding a spot by the barriers, though I admit we did walk most of its length. It's great as you get to see them twice as they do the circuits. One day, I'll make it to the mountains for a bit of "slow" action.

The Champs Elysées

• coffeejo
• 7 Jul 2015

100th Tour de France
21 July 2013

 

[beastie]

Ride of the Day.........Laurens Ten Dam. Inside the time limit. Hat....

 

[SWSteve]

Phil Liggett (poss) just said "the world champion, Rui Costa"

What?