Tour de France 2011

kenmc · 02-07-2011 09:00AM

full gas wrote: »

looks like its underway already, quick step bus has been seized this morning,

again?

Inquitus · 02-07-2011 10:30AM

full gas wrote: »

looks like its underway already, quick step bus has been seized this morning,

Nothing found apparently.

ThisRegard · 02-07-2011 10:34AM

Switched on this morning wondering what the hell happened to the prologue, it's an interesting change I think with the team time trial tomorrow not expecting to create too big a gap between the fast and slow teams.

AG2R · 02-07-2011 11:02AM

Its back

BQQ · 02-07-2011 12:09PM

T Farrar good each way bet for green jersey.

Hushovd said he's not going for it and will be riding for Farrar in the sprints.
Got 22/1 on PP last night.

AG2R · 02-07-2011 01:28PM

Hearing of the new points system I wasn't too mad about it but if it provides this entertainment everyday I say keep it

Captain Havoc · 02-07-2011 01:41PM

Spoilers, please. That reference to <snip> better be removed by the time I get to a PC or someone is getting a one day ban

Unregistered. · 02-07-2011 01:56PM

****! A comfort stop! I lol'd.

Captain Havoc · 02-07-2011 03:17PM

Judging by the activity levels here, it seems a lot of people watched the first stage, posted here and as soon as it was over went for a cycle, while I'm stuck at work.

AG2R · 02-07-2011 03:21PM

The Race isn't over :L
15k left

Captain Havoc · 02-07-2011 03:32PM

Ah, so everyone is glued to the TV then.

AG2R · 02-07-2011 03:35PM

Aye,hasnt been a bad race. Highlights should be worth a watch.

AG2R · 02-07-2011 03:39PM

Day one over great race, great finish.

Sundy · 02-07-2011 03:55PM

Exciting race today. Dont miss the highlights!

Sundy · 02-07-2011 03:56PM

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Judging by the activity levels here, it seems a lot of people watched the first stage, posted here and as soon as it was over went for a cycle, while I'm stuck at work.

Were too afraid of you to discuss what is going on!

Dick Turnip · 02-07-2011 04:04PM

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Captain Havoc · 02-07-2011 04:04PM

Sundy wrote: »

Were too afraid of you to discuss what is going on!

you can discuss live in the stage specific thread. I don't mean to be a moaning Michael but my stern warning comes through experience. A lot of people who normally don't post in the cycling get caught up in the TdF, people who want to see Nico do well for example, and don't read the forum charter. People like myself work and can only watch the highlights this evening.

Sundy · 02-07-2011 04:10PM

Captain Havoc wrote: »

you can discuss live in the stage specific thread. I don't mean to be a moaning Michael but my stern warning comes through experience. A lot of people who normally don't post in the cycling get caught up in the TdF, people who want to see Nico do well for example, and don't read the forum charter. People like myself work and can only watch the highlights this evening.

No your dead right. I can never usually resist reading spoilers when im in work.

Just dont miss the highlights tonight. Certainly more exciting than a bloody prologue.

on_the_nickel · 02-07-2011 08:06PM

The prices for the TTT are on Paddy Power, Sky are a lot longer than I thought.

Certainly good e/w value, they'll surely beat the wrinklies of Radioshack? I expect Garmin, HTC and Sky to be the top 3, and it could be in any order.

Garmin 7/4
HTC 9/4
Shack 3/1
Sky 7/1
Leopard 8/1
Rabobank 40/1

on_the_nickel · 03-07-2011 09:00AM

on_the_nickel wrote: »

The prices for the TTT are on Paddy Power, Sky are a lot longer than I thought.

Certainly good e/w value, they'll surely beat the wrinklies of Radioshack? I expect Garmin, HTC and Sky to be the top 3, and it could be in any order.

Garmin 7/4
HTC 9/4
Shack 3/1
Sky 7/1
Leopard 8/1
Rabobank 40/1

Sky are now 8/1. Someone talk me out of it!

Lumen · 03-07-2011 09:40AM

on_the_nickel wrote: »

Sky are now 8/1. Someone talk me out of it!

They're 8/1 for a reason.

I should really practice what I preach.

macken04 · 03-07-2011 10:00AM

im gona take a punt and put 10 e/w on bmc.

Khannie · 03-07-2011 11:43AM

Stuck 7 euro on sky. Had money in a betfair account just sitting there from previous boxing win. May as well put it to some use says I.

Lemag · 03-07-2011 12:29PM

Went for a modest €5 flutter on HTC at 5/2. Perhaps I was influenced by having Cavendish and Martin on my fantasy tour team. I hate eggs so chucking them in to the one basket suits me fine. Also, Djokovic FTW!

@ macken04 - you finished that HongFu build yet? Was just emailed an 8% off coupon from them. Not sure how to redeem it though as some of the text is in Chinese

macken04 · 03-07-2011 01:23PM

@lemag jusy put the groupset on, if you pm me email address I will send on the pics. waiting till its all done to update thread

Beasty · 03-07-2011 03:32PM

I've just moved a post to today's stage thread

Final reminder - the merest hint of information concerning a current day stage outside the stage specific thread must use spolier tags. Preferably any such information should be in the specific stage thread (which can be viewed spoiler-free)

I'll be putting in a new OP later this evening setting out all the usual rules specific to the Tour but in the meantime failure to observe the spoiler rules can expect to result in yellow or red cards or may ulimately lead to a ban from the forum for at least the duration of the Tour, depending on the severity of offence and extent of re-offending

Thanks

Beasty

Khannie · 03-07-2011 03:47PM

Oops! My fault. Apologies. Wasn't aware of that rule. (edit: Though I should have been

)

happytramp · 03-07-2011 10:05PM

Anyone notice if Roche had an article up in the independent today? Could see one from the day before stage 1 but nothing today. Maybe it's going to be an irregular thing??

ednwireland · 03-07-2011 10:12PM

happytramp wrote: »

Anyone notice if Roche had an article up in the independent today? Could see one from the day before stage 1 but nothing today. Maybe it's going to be an irregular thing??

if i remeber right thers not one in the sunday indo just the daily

aquanaut · 04-07-2011 06:33AM

I had tons of problems trying to get any of the live TV streams to work at the weekend - has anyone found anything for pc or android phone that works for while I am at work? Thanks

Lumen · 04-07-2011 08:19AM

aquanaut wrote: »

I had tons of problems trying to get any of the live TV streams to work at the weekend - has anyone found anything for pc or android phone that works for while I am at work? Thanks

Eurosport player?

buffalo · 04-07-2011 09:13AM

Nico's diary - http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/nicolas-roche-the-only-good-thing-about-the-fall-was-because-the-teeth-of-the-chainring-are-sharp-at-least-the-cut-is-clean-2812230.html

Love this part, and what's not mentioned...

When I picked myself up, I was a bit worried about my gears and, having been hit from behind, didn't know if my rear wheel was buckled. John Gadret was at the very back of the bunch and when he saw me fall, actually turned around on the road and came back to see how I was.

kilns · 04-07-2011 09:24AM

Its a pity they gave the guys who crashed the same time as Nico but all in all, its a good start for him and he is well in contention.

Cant see the GC changing too much in the next few days, so will have to wait to see him move up

FatSh!te · 04-07-2011 09:30AM

happytramp wrote: »

Anyone notice if Roche had an article up in the independent today? Could see one from the day before stage 1 but nothing today. Maybe it's going to be an irregular thing??

didn't see one, but these might help you find the next one:

video diary:
http://www.youtube.com/user/nicolasroche1984

his site, seems to be putting the articles up there too, a little after the independent:
http://www.nicolasroche.com/

& article from today:
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/nicolas-rocheonly-good-thing-about-the-fall-was-the-cut-was-clean-2812230.html

Hermy · 04-07-2011 09:40AM

I'm no fan of Contador but credit where credit is due:

Contador makes a wish come true

Despite all the pressure on his shoulders before starting Sunday's team time trial, Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank-SunGard) took the time to make a wish come through for 10-year-old Nico Verdoodt.
The Belgian child was diagnosed with Aplastic anemia, a condition related to leukemia. It was Verdoodt's wish to do an interview with Contador. Nico's godfather at the make-a-wish foundation is Paul Herijgers, and the former cyclo-cross world champion had the connections to make it happen.
On Sunday Verdoodt waited for Contador with the microphone of Belgian TV-channel Sporza in his hands until Contador walked up to him during his warm-up session.
"Can you win the Tour de France?" Nico asked in perfect English.
Contador took his time to reply and said the crash on the first race day wouldn't help him. "I can only do my best," Contador said.
Members of the press watched jealously as Verdoodt beamed with joy upon talking to his hero.
Verdoodt's own history comes with an interesting twist. "When Nico was born, we donated stem cells from the umbilical cord to help people in need. Last year we thought about that when Nico was ill and after a long search, it turned out that his own cells still exist. We have been able to use those, and Nico's situation has improved a lot since then. We're winning this fight," said Nico's proud father.
from cyclingnews.com

tawfeeredux · 04-07-2011 11:58AM

Watching the TTT yesterday, got me wondering what's the story with the specialist jersies? I guess each team would have a few yellow/green jersies made up pre-tour with their sponsors logos. But looking at Thor Hushovd yesterday, would Garmin Cervelo have had the foresight to have a polka-dot skinsuit in XL made up prior to the tour or do they just get one manufactured in a rush after the first day's stage? And just on the skinsuits, Astana's gear looked very slippery.

BTH · 04-07-2011 12:03PM

tawfeeredux wrote: »

Watching the TTT yesterday, got me wondering what's the story with the specialist jersies? I guess each team would have a few yellow/green jersies made up pre-tour with their sponsors logos. But looking at Thor Hushovd yesterday, would Garmin Cervelo have had the foresight to have a polka-dot skinsuit in XL made up prior to the tour or do they just get one manufactured in a rush after the first day's stage? And just on the skinsuits, Astana's gear looked very slippery.

I was wondering this as well. Do all the teams have a few yellow/green/polka/white jerseys ready just in case? Thats a lot of wasted kit at the end of the tour. Maybe teams like AG2R or FDJ dont bother?

kmart6 · 04-07-2011 12:15PM

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

I was wondering this as well. Do all the teams have a few yellow/green/polka/white jerseys ready just in case? Thats a lot of wasted kit at the end of the tour. Maybe teams like AG2R or FDJ dont bother?

The TTT and TT for that matter are considered separate disciplines! Therefore the polka dot, green and white jerseys can't be worn during both of them!

The only suits that can be worn are the Yellow, the National Time Trial Champion and the World Time Trial Champion!

ednwireland · 04-07-2011 12:15PM

tawfeeredux wrote: »

Watching the TTT yesterday, got me wondering what's the story with the specialist jersies? I guess each team would have a few yellow/green jersies made up pre-tour with their sponsors logos. But looking at Thor Hushovd yesterday, would Garmin Cervelo have had the foresight to have a polka-dot skinsuit in XL made up prior to the tour or do they just get one manufactured in a rush after the first day's stage? And just on the skinsuits, Astana's gear looked very slippery.

i think the tour organisation supplies tnem (i think this as they have a nike logo on them rather than a team kits sponsor)

ednwireland · 04-07-2011 12:20PM

kmart6 wrote: »

The TTT and TT for that matter are considered separate disciplines! Therefore the polka dot, green and white jerseys can't be worn during both of them!

The only suits that can be worn are the Yellow, the National Time Trial Champion and the World Time Trial Champion!

ThisRegard · 04-07-2011 12:24PM

Never realised New Balance were involved in cycling kit.

kmart6 · 04-07-2011 12:37PM

ednwireland wrote: »

Ah I stand somewhat corrected!! My bad....

ednwireland · 04-07-2011 12:37PM

ThisRegard wrote: »

Never realised New Balance were involved in cycling kit.

they arent

The agreement, which will permit New Balance to be the sole and exclusive off-bike athletic shoe and advanced compression apparel partner, will allow the brand a range of highly visible merchandising and marketing opportunities. These include: New Balance corporate livery on official team kit and support vehicles; VIP hospitality at key events; Team Garmin –Cervelo image rights and access to Team Riders for promotional events and photoshoots.

these shoe covers have a castellli logo on them

godihatedehills · 04-07-2011 01:09PM

Anyone have a link to eurosport audio?

kilns · 04-07-2011 01:27PM

Very interesting to see Felcha's stats from yesterday.

Max speed was up in high 70's!

and his heart rate was closet to max for the majority

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/sw/IVPUNODWPUZWLRMNU6G53ES46Q

DominoDub · 04-07-2011 02:07PM

Any good iphone apps for this tour? I am using the Eurosport one its ok ..but I am looking for more detail.

ps lots of bad reviews for the Offical Le Tour one :P

TinyExplosions · 04-07-2011 02:14PM

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

I was wondering this as well. Do all the teams have a few yellow/green/polka/white jerseys ready just in case? Thats a lot of wasted kit at the end of the tour. Maybe teams like AG2R or FDJ dont bother?

They are supplied by the race organizers usually -they have the requisite jerseys (presumably in each size) and they screen print the winning teams logos on them. I remember hearing some talk during the Tour of California that there were some problems with the leaders skin suits as it was a standard size, rather than made to measure a rider.

I would imagine that some teams would also be able to get kit made up in the right colours and delivered over night if required -it's what they do with bikes if they want to personalize them

Hermy · 04-07-2011 09:38PM

In an individual time trial a rider is not allowed to draft any other rider.
What about a team time trial? Do the rules allow a rider who is no longer with his team - puncture, mechanical issue - to draft another team?

Esroh · 04-07-2011 11:05PM

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCXqyrZcUWQ

The Tour really does go to the heart of France

Hermy · 04-07-2011 11:21PM

Fixed the link - one http:// too many.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCXqyrZcUWQ

Brilliant btw.:)

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