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Tour de France 2022

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:02 am

Le Tour starts today with a time trial in Copenhagen.

Difficult to see beyond Pogacar for the yellow jersey but Roglic and a stong Jumbo Visma team will push him hard. Would be nice to see Thomas challenging again but I think he's a bit behind the Slovenians now.

An early cobbled stage could shake things up as anything can happen.

Quite a few punchy stages too which should see some good racing.

Looking forward to the next three weeks.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by Lancasterclaret » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:02 am
Le Tour starts today with a time trial in Copenhagen.

Difficult to see beyond Pogacar for the yellow jersey but Roglic and a stong Jumbo Visma team will push him hard. Would be nice to see Thomas challenging again but I think he's a bit behind the Slovenians now.

An early cobbled stage could shake things up as anything can happen.

Quite a few punchy stages too which should see some good racing.

Looking forward to the next three weeks.
Alps d'huez is back, and that is always worth a watch

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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:10 am

Love Jumbo so I’ll be routing for Roglic, but Pogacar is a machine when he gets going. Look out for Vingegaar too. Can’t wait.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:10 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am
Alps d'huez is back, and that is always worth a watch
Indeed! Worth it for Dutch Corner alone

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Lancasterclaret » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:12 am

I don't really follow cycling at all, but I love watching the Tour (despite being a pretty keen cyclist)

The mountain stages are just fantastic

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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:15 am

Enjoy mate. The coverage that ITV knock out for it never gets mentioned, but the whole team are superb, aren’t they?
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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:28 am

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:15 am
Enjoy mate. The coverage that ITV knock out for it never gets mentioned, but the whole team are superb, aren’t they?
Yes, much prefer the ITV coverage to Eurosport. They took a risk by not using Phil Liggett on commentary but Ned Boulting has stepped up well.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:31 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:07 am
Alpes d'huez is back, and that is always worth a watch
I was invited to do a charity ride up Alps d'huez in early 2020. I'm not sure I'd have been able to work it but covid put paid to it before I had chance to see how likely it was.

I don't have a bucket list but if I did, Alpes d'huez would be on it.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by Devils_Advocate » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:04 am

I was in Morzine in June 16 when it was lined up to be the penultimate leg. A couple of us planned to get a lift round to Samoëns and cycle the route back into Morzine over the Col de Joux Plane (with multiple rest points).

Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for our bodies) their had been a landslide near the top so they had fully closed it off to make sure they could get it all sorted for the Tour.

Id have loved to still be about for the Tour but we just used it as a base to head into Lyon for the N.Ireland - Ukraine match and so the place was really quiet ready to explode with people in the following weeks

As for now Id struggle to cycle up Brunshaw Road such is my health and fitness 6 years on!

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Lancasterclaret » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:09 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:31 am
I was invited to do a charity ride up Alps d'huez in early 2020. I'm not sure I'd have been able to work it but covid put paid to it before I had chance to see how likely it was.

I don't have a bucket list but if I did, Alpes d'huez would be on it.
I've done Honister, Newlands and Whinnlater in the Lakes

I think I'd have to be honest and assume that I couldn't do Alp d'Huez!

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:50 am

Can’t wait. One of my highlights of the sporting year.
Pogacar at the recent tour of Slovenia just toyed with them, he looks unbeatable on current form.
Phil Liggett was mentioned above, strangely his wife completed Alpe d’Huez and he never did.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:54 am

Lancasterclaret wrote:
Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:09 am
I've done Honister, Newlands and Whinnlater in the Lakes

I think I'd have to be honest and assume that I couldn't do Alp d'Huez!
The actual ability to get up it would have been another factor. I'd have had a better chance two years ago though, before I was working at home and living off biscuits.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Garnerssoap » Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:59 am

Did alpe d’huez on a mountain bike when I was 18 stone smoked and stopped off at Dutch corner for 7 beers and 2 kebabs. The hardest physical thing I’ve ever done - it sent me a bit psychedelically mental by the top. Don’t think I’ve ever properly recovered.
Not a lot to go at in the overall winner gamble. Podgy looks well able to withstand the 2 pronged jumbo assault but covid could be the victor this year so I’ve stayed away from the betting on the overall winner market this year.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by evensteadiereddie » Fri Jul 01, 2022 11:46 am

I did Sa Calobra on Mallorca last week, six miles climbimng, not easy but perfectly doable, even in 32 degrees.
I'm guessing Alp d'Huez is in a different league... :?

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Re: Tour de France

Post by bobinho » Fri Jul 01, 2022 1:25 pm

Once did the alp d’huez on a motorcycle, that was hard enough. !!!

Still, these boys will manage ok, they will be full of the “good stuff”.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Winstonswhite » Fri Jul 01, 2022 2:01 pm

Be interesting to see how Pog shapes up on Alpe D’huez.

Pantani set his juiced up record in 1997 and no one has got within 3 minutes of that time in the Tour over the last 10 years except Quintana.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:59 am

Todays stage. Sprinters day with the highest point of the last 100km being 23m. Cross winds on the bridge at the end could cause splits. That would liven up what could be a boring stage.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:40 am

Bring it on. Looking forward to the bridge finish

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Goalposts » Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:26 pm

So the lance armstrong doc on sky this week about his attempted comeback. Has the sport cleaned up or is it still who has the best drugs and ways to beat the system

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Garnerssoap » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:20 pm

Denmark looks nice

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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:25 pm

Mrs jdrobbo and I have been saying the same

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:26 pm

Anybody got one of these? New to me, the mechanic withdrew this from the wheel before taking the punctured wheel out and replacing it. Seemed slower than the old system to me but these are pros and know their job.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:28 pm

Just a few minutes away from the 18km bridge section

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:47 pm

Yellow jersey down as soon as they hit the bridge. Wheel sucking his team car to get back on but commisaire has told them to get away.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:07 pm

NO SPOILERS.
Separate incident to the above post.
Commissaire is making himself known. Pulls the cars out as an accident victim is trying to get back on. Shocking decision.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:14 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:26 pm
Anybody got one of these? New to me, the mechanic withdrew this from the wheel before taking the punctured wheel out and replacing it. Seemed slower than the old system to me but these are pros and know their job.

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It's a thru-axle. Most disc brake bikes have them these days. The drill gets the axle out quicker than twiddling an Allen key.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:55 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:14 pm
It's a thru-axle. Most disc brake bikes have them these days. The drill gets the axle out quicker than twiddling an Allen key.
Ironically I have disc brakes but have never had the rear wheel off. Think I might stick it up on the frame tomorrow and have a play around. Never know when I might need it in emergency.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:39 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:55 pm
Ironically I have disc brakes but have never had the rear wheel off. Think I might stick it up on the frame tomorrow and have a play around. Never know when I might need it in emergency.
Although it takes a few extra seconds to remove and replace a thru-axle, it saves time as the wheel alignment is identical to before it was dropped out. With a QR, aligning the rotor so it doesn't rub on the discs can take a few adjustments to get right.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by welsbyswife » Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:01 pm

Not sure what to make of that cobbled stage today. Don't think I'm a fan. Bit of a lottery and things go wrong through no fault of the rider. It's a hard enough race as it is without them having to manufacture drama.

And I wish Adam Yates would drop that ridiculous accent and annoying way of speaking. Just talk proper lad, you're from Bury.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:19 pm

Personally I love cobbled racing as a spectacle and thought today's was a great race. I do see your point though; when Pogacar attacked it looked like he could have taken a big advantage and the GC be as good as over as a result of the misfortune of others. Although, neitherRoglic's crash or Vingegaard's mechanical happened on cobbled sections.

I fully agree re Yates though, the pair of 'em.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by welsbyswife » Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:25 pm

Shaping up nicely. Big G looked strong today. Whether he can live with em in the mountains remains to be seen. Ineos seem to have a great team but no stand out GC man. Will be interesting to see how Pidcock gets on as it progresses.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:28 pm

All in all, thought Wout to keep in yellow. Gutted for Roglic and agree about Thomas looking strong. That said, I think Pogacar might find another level or two in the mountains…

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:50 am

Chapeau to Wout Van Aert. On the front for the majority of the chase to keep Vingegaard in with a small chance. After all that he deservedly retained his yellow jersey.
Bad day for Roglic but he did cause his own disaster by hitting a bale, he was unlucky that Jumbo Visma had put such effort into getting Vingegaard back on after his 4 bike change fiasco and they had nothing left when he needed them.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:50 pm

Pogacar is insane!

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:57 pm

Fantastic finish today. Gutting for Kamna, looked like he had it on the last km.

Terrible thing to say, but I hope Pogacar hits a bit of misfortune. Not that I don't want to see him win, but I do want to see a close race for yellow and they way he's going, I can't see that happening.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by shanghaiclaret » Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:44 am

Pog looking in a different class to the rest of the field

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Re: Tour de France

Post by welsbyswife » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:02 am

The gradients on the top of that climb yesterday were ridiculous! Pogacar looks a class apart. The main hope for the race has to be that his team aren't as strong as Ineos or Jumbo so his lack of relative support in the bigger mountains might cost him? But he seems happy tagging along to the other teams.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Garnerssoap » Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:56 pm

Wow what a day

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Lancasterclaret » Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:57 pm

Pogacar cracked there

But what a stage to watch

Wow

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Roosterbooster » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:12 pm

Absolutely gripping for over a hundred kilometers. Superb advert for the sport. And 3 classic climbs again tomorrow. Going to be very exciting
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Re: Tour de France

Post by redcloud203 » Wed Jul 13, 2022 4:30 pm

Absolutely brutal and brilliant days racing . Best sport in the world on days like this .

Nairo Quintana - give the guy a drink !

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Colburn_Claret » Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:26 pm

Been out for a long walk, and got back just in time to watch the whole of that last climb. Great entertainment.

Can't wait for the Cap tomorrow, I might stay in and put my feet up.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:15 pm

Great stage. Phenomenal ride from Vingegaard and Jumbo.

Surprised to see Pogacar crack like he did. I'm sure he'll recover and won't give up his title easily but Jumbo have a hell of firepower to defend the jersey with.

Great rides from Quintana and Bardet and good to see them challenging. Unfortunately, they will lose so much time in the long time trial that they aren't really in contention.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by karatekid » Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:17 pm

Lead riders , including Chris Froome , just about to start climbing up the iconic TDF climb Alpe d'huez. Rather them than me. 14k uphill. Steep uphill.
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Re: Tour de France

Post by Lancasterclaret » Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:23 pm

Alp d'huez climb starting now

Tune in, though I doubt it will be as exciting as yesterdays stage was

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Tricky Trevor » Thu Jul 14, 2022 5:15 pm

TOM PIDCOCK. What a star.
CycloX world champion
Olympic MB Gold medallist
Alpe d’ Huez. Winner
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Re: Tour de France

Post by Burnley Ace » Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:04 pm

Just switched on Eurosport1 for highlights- what is the presenter wearing???

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:09 pm

Chapeau Tom Pidcock.

The Alpe, as ever was a true spectacle.

Great to see Froome riding well too. Would be great to see him win a stage.

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Re: Tour de France

Post by Chester Perry » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:31 pm

Another incredible day from Jumbo Visma

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Re: Tour de France

Post by TheFamilyCat » Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:59 pm

Another great stage. Vingegaard has been incredible and Jumbo's tactics were perfect today.

Dare I say great to see Thomas on the podium again (there is still time for him to crash out as he seems to far too frequently).

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