EddieB Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Well even if we’re restricted as far as crossing the Channel, at least we can enjoy the beautiful French landscapes over the next three weeks. Once again, a fascinating race in prospect. Going with the majority, I think it will be between the two Slovenians, but this time I’d go with Roglic - I can’t see him breaking up as he did last year (and the final time trial is on the flat). Roglic has the better supporting cast, but then so do Ineos with several riders who could be in contention (Carapaz, Thomas, Porte). I hope to see another team represented on the final podium. With Sam Bennett dropping out, it seems the Green Jersey will be going to Sagan (if he doesn’t get disqualified again), but a wonderful opportunity for Cavendish to pick up one or two stage wins. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2021 Started with a bang sadly for some. Looking forward to some geography and history experiences. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Police seek spectator after crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57631134 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 The significance of todays stage, should not be lost to any cycling fan. Van Der Poel is a formidable talent. His grandad would be very proud - allez Pou-Pou! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, iak said: allez Pou-Pou! That sounds so unfortunate to British ears, but there's nothing wrong with the sentiment. Edited June 27, 2021 by Kylestrome 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Thinking their ought to be a rule change so that any team that loses a rider as a consequence of an incident like the first crash yesterday should be allowed a substitute. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Shouldn't they be looking where they are going ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium zarniwhoop Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, duncan said: Shouldn't they be looking where they are going ? I take it you were not watching ? A spectator ignores the approaching peloton and holds out a piece of cardboard for the departing TV motorbikes to see, causing the next rider at that side of the road to hit it (with nowhere on the road to go) and come down, bringing down several other riders. It was one of those other riders who had to withdraw. You sound as if you have never cycled in a bunch. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted June 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2021 Round here avoiding potholes when cycling as a (fast) pair is bad enough, let alone having to be wary of plain idiocy (and yes I am aware TdF inspect road conditions before races). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted June 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2021 12 hours ago, iak said: Van Der Poel is a formidable talent. Indeed, apparently he has aspirations to win an Olympic medal in mountain biking! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2021 Nice one for Cav. Never say never. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 The Missile has returned! Allez Cav! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Tour de France spectator arrested over Day 1 sign crash https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57668657 Edited June 30, 2021 by mozzer models 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium zarniwhoop Posted July 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 2, 2021 Since nobody else has commented on stage six yet, "Three and two, thirty two". Also, good to see the metre-gauge train just before the intermediate sprint. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 10 hours ago, zarniwhoop said: Also, good to see the metre-gauge train just before the intermediate sprint. Indeed - it was fascinating to see the helicopter view of the "official photographers" dismounted and gathered around the steam loco, seemingly having taken a diversion from the race! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Well yesterday's stage was predicted to be a long and fairly routine race, the GC contenders holding station and marking each other before the real tests were due to start (today). Anything but! So while one Slovenian has almost dropped out of contention, another pops up to win the stage. Where do they keep finding such talent? Meanwhile Mark Cavendish continues to accumulate points over his rivals - can he stay in green through the mountains? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Today's stage is turning into a repeat of yesterday's. Apart frae the rain and the Autobùs having formed rather sharpish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 A flat stage today, but at least it looks dry. Brightened up by a glimpse of the railway roundhouse at Chambery - happy memories! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted July 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, EddieB said: A flat stage today, but at least it looks dry. Brightened up by a glimpse of the railway roundhouse at Chambery - happy memories! Thunder just started here, so don't count the chickens just yet. [45km from the end of the stage.] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at C&M Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 What's green, from the Isle of Man and goes like a missile? I think most on here know the answer. 33 and counting. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 The perfect lead out produces the perfect result... Squeaky bum time mind, he must get over the mountains. The suspense and anxiety is palpable 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted July 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2021 7 hours ago, Andy Hayter said: Thunder just started here, so don't count the chickens just yet. [45km from the end of the stage.] Glad it missed the race. I missed the race too because the amount of rain interrupted the signal but I did get to see the highlights and those dark forbidding clouds during the final few kilometres - that was us! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted July 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2021 Spent many happy holidays cycling out from St Nazaire which they passed through yesterday. Always think it's a shame they regularly pass by the Vercours but usually on the valley roads and not the many climbs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted July 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2021 Road quality and road surface quality is a significant issue and one reason why the Vercors plateau tends to be avoided. Bear in mind that several roads have been closed - temporarily or permanently - due to rock falls onto the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 20 hours ago, iak said: The perfect lead out produces the perfect result... Squeaky bum time mind, he must get over the mountains. The suspense and anxiety is palpable 2 riders outside the cut-off time today - but not Cav (seven minutes inside). He’s wily, and has a great team around him - for all stages, not just for (textbook) lead-outs. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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