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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 21:28:16 GMT
The lacets de Montvernier were one of the most breathtaking things I have ever seen on the Tour de France.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 25, 2015 11:11:41 GMT
I would love to drive DOWN that road ( used for the first time in a Tour de France) and then drive back up it. Looking forward to watching the last gasp after lunch today...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2015 11:47:08 GMT
L'Alpe d'Huez should be a sea of orange again since it is the #1 favourite spot for the Dutch to camp out at the Tour de France.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 26, 2015 9:17:24 GMT
I noticed another cup or (some kind of container)with something in it being hurled in Froome's direction. I know some spectators think they are helping by splashing water over the riders, but I can't help thinking this may have been another urine specimen.... Did anyone else notice this near the top of L'Alpe d'Huez?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2015 10:17:52 GMT
I just saw lots of water flying and various idiots in everybody's way.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 26, 2015 11:38:48 GMT
Yes, those "idiots" are the bain of my Le Tour watching. I'm not talking about those dressed in penguin suits, Pink Panther outfits and of course The Devil! I only spotted him once at the very start of Le Tour. I can't stand the idiot that runs for 10 meters next to the poor bike rider, screaming encouragement. For Pity's sake, the chap on the bike needs space to think his next move! Of course, patting or slapping the bike rider is even more invasive and I love it when an 'idiot' is pulled roughly aside by the scruff of his neck!
I admire Chris Froomes's honesty in admitting he was physically challenged somewhat on L'Alpe d'Huez and that it was the battle of his life.
Well very soon I hope to enjoy the Champs Eysees - a VERY lovely avenue.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2015 11:46:34 GMT
Well it's all 3 hours later than the other stages today...
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Post by htmb on Jul 26, 2015 15:07:01 GMT
It's too bad it's raining in Paris today. The last stage will surely be more complicated due to the wet roads. Watching from Florida is personally surreal, since it was just over a week ago that I was traveling the streets shown via our television coverage. I continue to be thankful I was able to see section five of the tour, and grateful to my host for coordinating the day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2015 15:37:07 GMT
Ha ha, they've been riding around in 37° temperatures all last week and it is currently 12° in Paris.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 27, 2015 9:08:35 GMT
This morning I stayed in bed until NOS Journal finished it's final broadcast of behind the scenes in this year's Tour. And what a wonderful end to one of the more interesting Tour de France. I had a tug at my heart-strings as I hung on every word Christpher Froome spoke in his podium speech. Those words could only come from a gentleman of note. Well done Froomie. See you next year!
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Post by htmb on Aug 11, 2015 1:00:48 GMT
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Post by tod2 on Aug 12, 2015 16:34:10 GMT
Thanks for that link Htmb! My golly are those two stick figures really women? Aah to be so slim....no, they look corpse-like! The rest of the individuals he has captured look more like it!
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Post by htmb on Aug 29, 2015 14:48:24 GMT
Am I correct in thinking we have until mid-October before all stages of the 2016 Tour are announced? In 2008, I was near the the Stage 8 route just days before they went through, and have regretted I was unable to stay and see a bit of the race that year.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 15:56:57 GMT
The announcement of the route will be made on October 20th. A few details have been announced, though. The Tour will start from Mont Saint Michel on July 2nd and end at Utah Beach. July 3rd is Saint Lô to Cherbourg, and July 4th will leave from Granville... to somewhere. The only other detail known is that the Tour will arrive in Andorra on the 17th or 18th followed by a rest day and then on the 19th or 20th, there will be a departure from Andorra.
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