Giro d'Italia Stage 3 – May 11th, Armagh - Dublin 187km **Unmasked Spoilers**

neris

yop wrote: »

Boards.ie jersey on a lamppost there on euro sport

This one?

BofaDeezNuhtz

blobbie wrote: »

Why aren't they on the cycle path ??

Because they'd be slowing down the regulars on it



That was great kids really enjoyed that, they even got a lil fright as the pack wizzed by lol

blobbie

Some snap on the RTE site

http://www.rte.ie/sport/cycling/2014/0509/616281-gallery-the-giro-in-ireland/

Mr Pseudonym

Waited eighty minutes to see a ten second chunk of peloton. But totally worth it! Organisation in Dublin seemed superb, and a much bigger crowd than I expected. Something of a shame that the route didn't run through College Green, though.

Lusk_Doyle

godtabh wrote: »

What happened ?

They loved the place so much they wanted to stay a little longer!

Narrow road after rdbt with traffic island.

retalivity

Was under the bridge on westlandrow with a greatview didn't see kittel at all he was that far back. Was a good turnout and looking forward to seeing the highlights later

godtabh

So how many Strava KOMs lost?

I was at the point where the support cara turned off before the finish. Amazing to see them fly by. Never been to a bike race let alone a grand tour. Hopefullu it will inspire the next generation

mrcheez

Great race, but surprised more people weren't clipped by spectators and vice versa

Sarz91

Anyone else see Paddy Power offering clean urine on the road side? http://www.independent.ie/sport/paddy-power-offers-clean-urine-swap-in-giro-publicity-stunt-30263847.html

banjopaul

Last 5km video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ToNryyyUs

godtabh

Any one know Roche's race number? Can't find IR the mobile giro site

downwiththatsor

godtabh wrote: »

Any one know Roche's race number? Can't find IR the mobile giro site

201

blobbie

godtabh wrote: »

Any one know Roche's race number? Can't find IR the mobile giro site

201

If on Android, download Cycling News Tour tracker - very good app

gordongekko

pelevin wrote: »

One of the most thrilling sprints I've seen. Ireland & Dublin blessed with that kind of a climax. Looks like it's certainly time for a new Tour of Ireland.

Don't know about the rest of ye but I certainly climaxed

Lightbulb Sun

Sarz91 wrote: »

Anyone else see Paddy Power offering clean urine on the road side? http://www.independent.ie/sport/paddy-power-offers-clean-urine-swap-in-giro-publicity-stunt-30263847.html

Excellent again. They've been in top form of late.

PJD

That was the greatest thing my little eyes have ever seen!!!

furiousox

Surreal to be watching the Giro live on Eurosport on some of the same roads I train on.
Then walking out my front door and having the pro peloton passing by half an hour later!
Seeing the helicopter overhead, the anticipation building, the breakaway passing, followed by the peloton and all the support vehicles.
It was a fantastic (albeit brief) experience and a breathtaking sight.

Weepsie

Cycled into town, left bike at work, got lined up at quays and got camera ready only to see I'd left my memory card in my laptop. Got some pics with the phone, but my camera would've had much better ones.

Good to see and seemed to be a good atmosphere. I was thinking coffee angel probably cursing not having their stall up at their usual spot across from Jurys. They'd have made a killing

Carpenter

I was right on the finish line and with 10mins to go the garda suggested we move but with some talking a nice guard asked us to be careful and try keep the crowd back fair play to him .

Lumen

After seeing the peloton pass in Lusk today I can add "used team car" to the list of things I no longer want.

It was like seeing a touring car race following a bicycle race.

Darkglasses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBrwyJBtrdc

Insane

68 lost souls

Wow that was some finish to come from that far back.

bcmf

Lumen wrote: »

After seeing the peloton pass in Lusk today I can add "used team car" to the list of things I no longer want.

It was like seeing a touring car race following a bicycle race.

Yeah they really give the cars a hammering. The Skoda ad they show when th TdF is on really shows the hammering the cars get.

ThisRegard

Lumen wrote: »

After seeing the peloton pass in Lusk today I can add "used team car" to the list of things I no longer want.

It was like seeing a touring car race following a bicycle race.

They were bouncing off the speed bumps, and I imagine they stink like hell inside.

bcmf

Lightbulb Sun wrote: »

Excellent again. They've been in top form of late.

Ah I parked there. They had it all under wraps when I was there. The guy who I presumed owned the land was a bit nervy when I pulled in.

BofaDeezNuhtz

Sarz91 wrote: »

Anyone else see Paddy Power offering clean urine on the road side? http://www.independent.ie/sport/paddy-power-offers-clean-urine-swap-in-giro-publicity-stunt-30263847.html

Now thats taking the piss

padjo5

Went to see the race in julianstown, fort the break, then a very sedate peleton...people were staying 'jaysus they are fierce slow'!!....it was only when I saw the replay that they were waiting for the riders whom had crashed 1km before they got to us....and crashed in a hard shoulder that is known for being dangerous, and no Marshalls in sight..,

neris

a few photos from Baldoyle today at the 15KM mark














The first riders. I have the peleton passing through on a video will post link when uploaded

buffalo

Lumen wrote: »

After seeing the peloton pass in Lusk today I can add "used team car" to the list of things I no longer want.

It was like seeing a touring car race following a bicycle race.

Very handy for getting the best access to viewing points along the course though! Three times we were let on to closed roads without even asking.

omicron

Saw the entire Colombia team afterward, their average height is about 5'3'', they're tiny, even smaller than they look on telly!