Tour de France *Spoilers*

[Dayvo]

After 2004 I thought he was capable of winning the tour and I remain suspiscious but that just might be because of the tongue* antics.

That should be 'thuthpithiouth'!

* so it's not about the bike!

 

[thom]

People talking about rain for tomorrow's epic. Really looking forward to it - what with Froome's injuries, there's a lot at stake.

 

[jowwy]

The gc could get decided tomorrow me thinks, could be big breaks in the peleton

 

[Dave Davenport]

The gc could get decided tomorrow me thinks, could be big breaks in the peleton

Any one (or more) of the GC contenders could come a cropper but I don't think the GC will be decided tomorrow.

 

[uclown2002]

LTD'S Stage 4 tdf

http://www.strava.com/activities/163349263

 

[jarlrmai]

200 watts average is 27mph average in the peloton? Or are the power figures inaccurate?

 

[uclown2002]

Not sure but maybe power is estimated by strava rather than by power meter.

Doubt he'd actually post his actual power figures.

 

[Louch]

I was averaging 140 on strava today, so id doubt thats accurate.

 

[jarlrmai]

He posts his heartrate..
Maybe it's faked power data, because I think Strava would estimate much higher power for that pace, given it doesn't know he's in a group of the worlds best cyclists.

 

[RhythMick]

I wonder how many people will have "memories" captured on camera but very little real memory of seeing it properly due to watching it thru a lens of a camera phone.

They went past so fast that's a tiny part of it for me. The atmosphere, camaraderie, community spirit and sheer joy are what I'll remember. Yes I was looking at a phone as they went past. Don't care.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Any one (or more) of the GC contenders could come a cropper but I don't think the GC will be decided tomorrow.

Wet conditions forecast, could be carnage on the cobbles.

 

[jarlrmai]

Dammit really want to watch tomorrow.

 

[smutchin]

Actually, as Marmion just implied in his own inimitable way, I'm talking bollocks. He's actually got a Palmares most riders would give their eye teeth for. After 2004 I thought he was capable of winning the tour and I remain suspiscious but that just might be because of the tongue antics.

No, I think you were right the first time - he's had a pretty decent career by any standards but could have achieved more if he'd put his mind to it and was more of a team player. I've always preferred Sylvain Chavanel, who may not be as naturally gifted but is a real grafter and shows a genuine heartfelt passion for the sport. And I'm concerned that Wee Tommy V is a bad influence on Pierre Rolland, who really could be a contender in the right team, with the right support.

 

[Bollo]

Hi all. I'm in Douai about 20km from the longest stretch of pave and it is honking down. Today WILL be carnage. I rode a 1km of pave yesterday in the wet (and with a trailer after 200km riding for the day) and tbh, if someone had offered to euthanise me, I'd have given it some serious thought.
Yesterday for the Depart in le Touquet was beautiful riding down from Calais a dawn across the PN des Cap et Marais. Plenty to report and a few photos of the depart, but I'll do post when I get back.
We leaving our own depart as late as possible but aim to be at the corner into the wandignies-hamage section waving a sorry-ass Union Jack. In waterproofs.

 

[biking_fox]

They've cut two sections out - http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/two...5-of-tour-de-france-due-to-weather-conditions

Somewhat better weather in Yorkshire today than France, can't say that too often!