Tour of Britain 'Spoilers'

[youngoldbloke]

Back from one OK and one excellent day out and we've just caught up with the TV coverage.

Three words: Hugh "f***ing" Porter ?

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I just had to press the mute button - if I hear him say 'look at the face on him' again, I'll eat my saddle. Did you know, 'committed' time trialists sometimes ride on the tip of their saddle? Seemed to be news to H'F'P. Get rid of him!!!!!!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I just had to press the mute button - if I hear him say 'look at the face on him' again, I'll eat my saddle. Did you know, 'committed' time trialists sometimes ride on the tip of their saddle? Seemed to be news to H'F'P. Get rid of him!!!!!!

There's ''on the rivet'' and ''H'F'P's'' ''on the rabbit''...

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Any chance we can actually discuss the race rather than the commentary?

Excellent performances from a lot of riders today, apart from Wiggins - Bauer, Stannard, Cav, young Yates. Good by Dowsett but I was a little disappointed he didn't get nearer Wiggins' time.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

I was rooting for Dowsett too, but Wiggins nailed it.

 

[thom]

Just saw Wiggins' interview - he seemed really relaxed and comfortable - spoke about how he nailed the roundabouts through preparation this morning - quite nice to see him doing really well and applying himself in ways clearly the other guys weren't so up for in the wet conditions.

 

[suzeworld]

That's because you're a knowsley parker!

Brilliant!

 

[Buddfox]

Did Dowsett have an off day or has Stannard got a lot better...?

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Just saw Wiggins' interview - he seemed really relaxed and comfortable - spoke about how he nailed the roundabouts through preparation this morning - quite nice to see him doing really well and applying himself in ways clearly the other guys weren't so up for in the wet conditions.

I saw this interview and at the time thought - well don't all the riders do that? Kinda common sense, but I do watch F1 so maybe not.

 

[Stonechat]

Well done Bradley

 

[jifdave]

Very disappointed with Dowset. You'd think he'd be looking to peak towards the world champs and he clearly isn't.

 

[Slaav]

Very disappointed with Dowset. You'd think he'd be looking to peak towards the world champs and he clearly isn't.

Isn't the Worlds a much longer and pancake flat course?

Hopefully the Wiggo performance is a measure of where he and his mind are at today - in prep for the Worlds. I would hate to think Wiggo smashed the field by burying himslef over what (for him) was a sprint? Not sure that is the best prep - but then even I know I know nothing

 

[Radchenister]

Alex Dowsett is great, a humble and understated sort of fella, he said himself he didn't want to make excuses but he has been ill and had 12 days off the bike recently.

 

[neilb1906]

Alex lives in the next town along from me...leave him alone!!

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Dowsett is a stunningly good TT specialist. Wiggins is one of the best in the world, hopefully officially the best in the world very soon! Not sure it was ever going to be as close as people thought.

Stannard was epic today. Was surprised by that performance. Chapeau.

Would like to see Brad take it to the finish. Team Sky will try and control it from now but i think there will be plenty more attacks to come.
Weather could ease up a bit though eh.

 

[400bhp]

Race face back on Brad.

Mojo back - great to see.

Looking forward to the battle at the World TT Wiggo/Cancellara/Martin