July 9, 20232 yr 11 minutes ago, G650 said: Almost time boys. Return of the Puy Somebody is going to get a legendary win. There’s a legit possibility it could be an American. The race for the stage win will be fun, then we get the GC fight. Epic day.
July 9, 20232 yr How strange to see a leader climb up the Puy with no spectators save for the occasional gendarme. Like he’s on a training ride or going for a Strava KOM.
July 9, 20232 yr 4 minutes ago, Whitewater Horn said: Like he’s on a training ride or going for a Strava KOM. He has it actually lol. He's the only one that reconn'ed it. I think Woods at a minimum will get KOM today though.
July 9, 20232 yr So the group looks like Kuss, Jonas, Pog, Pidcock, Yatesy and either Rodriguez or Martinez
July 9, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, G650 said: Chapeau Woods. What an image across the line Hell yeah. Great win a very respectable acceleration in the last 500m to drop Jorgensen and finish emphatically.
July 9, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, G650 said: So the group looks like Kuss, Jonas, Pog, Pidcock, Yatesy and either Rodriguez or Martinez Surely Pidcock will make a go for it at some point.
July 9, 20232 yr Jesus the pictures up here are just stunning. Been a great Tour so far. Can't wait for the Alps
July 9, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, G650 said: Jonas just doesn't have that kick like Pog That’s the biggest difference in their respective abilities, IMO. That went down down pretty much as I expected. Shorter climbs like that where Pog can make those attacks suit him well. Jonas benefited last year from a more protracted climb at higher altitude and having the relentless tag team attacks from himself, Roglic, and G when Pog was isolated. Hopefully this race stays close in the Alps. Pog is such a beast.
July 9, 20232 yr 8 minutes ago, G650 said: Jesus the pictures up here are just stunning. Been a great Tour so far. Can't wait for the Alps I love days like today where the riders (and the television coverage) can see the finishing climb for literally hours before reaching it.
July 9, 20232 yr Hindley did a great job of defending his podium spot on a day that he wasn't feeling it
July 9, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Whitewater Horn said: What an incredible piece of art. I figured he would have something on the bike referencing his granddad and the 1964 Tour. Also, I’m more than a little surprised that the peloton is going let the break go all the way. Finishing on the Puy-de-Dome is such a rare event that gives someone the opportunity to add something truly special to their palmares. I thought for sure one of the GC favorites, or even someone like an Alaphilippe or WVA, would be very determined to win the stage today. Today was a staring match between Jumbo and UAE. Neither one wanted to repeat the mistakes they made in stage 5-6.
July 9, 20232 yr Author Dammit. 4th place? I was on the edge of my seat until I saw that Jorgenson was going to get caught. Lame. Did anyone catch the world feed (early enough) to see the Dutch biker (can't recall his name) go off on a spectator? Some guy had a pole with several jerseys overhanging the road. It happened to snap right as the peloton went by, got caught in a chain, took the biker out. It was funny seeing him go off. Right as it happened his, presumed wife, turned and started bitching at him too.
July 9, 20232 yr 33 minutes ago, Knoxtnhorn said: Dammit. 4th place? I was on the edge of my seat until I saw that Jorgenson was going to get caught. Lame. Did anyone catch the world feed (early enough) to see the Dutch biker (can't recall his name) go off on a spectator? Some guy had a pole with several jerseys overhanging the road. It happened to snap right as the peloton went by, got caught in a chain, took the biker out. It was funny seeing him go off. Right as it happened his, presumed wife, turned and started bitching at him too. French, Lillian Calmejane
July 9, 20232 yr Author Thx @G650 For those watching on Peacock .. Is there a way to watch a stage from the start while it's still live? I tuned in at the very end of stage 8 but was unable to start over or even rewind.
July 9, 20232 yr Fans at the base of the climb going crazy. Steep climb at the end with no fans. What a day.
July 10, 20232 yr 14 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said: Thx @G650 For those watching on Peacock .. Is there a way to watch a stage from the start while it's still live? I tuned in at the very end of stage 8 but was unable to start over or even rewind. I haven't tried it, and the info is dated and wrestling related, but you may be able to rewind to the beginning, or close to it. I've been watching the replays only.
July 10, 20232 yr Thx [mention=285]G650[/mention] For those watching on Peacock .. Is there a way to watch a stage from the start while it's still live? I tuned in at the very end of stage 8 but was unable to start over or even rewind.It will rewind from when you start watching. I turn it on when it starts then walk the dogs and stuff then rewind to where I left off.
July 10, 20232 yr 18 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said: Did anyone catch the world feed (early enough) to see the Dutch biker (can't recall his name) go off on a spectator? Some guy had a pole with several jerseys overhanging the road. It happened to snap right as the peloton went by, got caught in a chain, took the biker out. It was funny seeing him go off. Right as it happened his, presumed wife, turned and started bitching at him too. Video of this. Whatever dumbass fan this is needs to be taken out back and beat with a stick.
July 10, 20232 yr A couple of weeks ago one of my friends said that he hates this time of year because there's "we're in the dog days. There's nothing going on in the world of sports and I have to end up talking to my wife." I replied "what about the Tour de France? It's just about to get started." And he said something like "nancy boys in cycling clothes? No way." I just shut up and smiled inwardly. That's right, motherfucker ... while you're cursing the dog days of summer and bemoaning the lack of sports on TV I've got the motherfucking Tour de France to look forward to almost every day in July. It's a great way to pass the time until the Horns get going next month.
July 10, 20232 yr 18 hours ago, EastHorn said: Fans at the base of the climb going crazy. Steep climb at the end with no fans. What a day. Did they change this to avoid the mass at the top? Feels like in previous years it was littered with fans all along the climb. 27 minutes ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said: A couple of weeks ago one of my friends said that he hates this time of year because there's "we're in the dog days. There's nothing going on in the world of sports and I have to end up talking to my wife." I replied "what about the Tour de France? It's just about to get started." And he said something like "nancy boys in cycling clothes? No way." I just shut up and smiled inwardly. That's right, motherfucker ... while you're cursing the dog days of summer and bemoaning the lack of sports on TV I've got the motherfucking Tour de France to look forward to almost every day in July. It's a great way to pass the time until the Horns get going next month. I'm so glad mdleast bugged me to start watching this about 5 years ago. It really does help pass the dog days. I just pop it on in my office while I work and it's great.
July 10, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, mdmost said: Did they change this to avoid the mass at the top? Feels like in previous years it was littered with fans all along the climb. I'm so glad mdleast bugged me to start watching this about 5 years ago. It really does help pass the dog days. I just pop it on in my office while I work and it's great. The top is so narrow no one is allowed up there. Even the team cars. They built a tramway up there and narrowed the road. It's the reason the race hasn't been there since 88. I was surprised they pulled it off again tbh. If you think the Tour is good you should watch the rest of the calender. Classics, Giro, so many great races.
July 10, 20232 yr 21 minutes ago, G650 said: The top is so narrow no one is allowed up there. Even the team cars. They built a tramway up there and narrowed the road. It's the reason the race hasn't been there since 88. I was surprised they pulled it off again tbh. If you think the Tour is good you should watch the rest of the calender. Classics, Giro, so many great races. What ending am I think of then where the crowd is on both sides almost touching the riders as they go up? I'm a little disappointed they're not going through Alpe D'Huez this year. Maybe that's the climb I'm thinking of. I'll admit I'm a neophyte on all this. Just a passenger but I love the ride.
July 10, 20232 yr 24 minutes ago, mdmost said: 48 minutes ago, G650 said: What ending am I think of then where the crowd is on both sides almost touching the riders as they go up? A lot of them. The Alpe is one for sure
July 10, 20232 yr 42 minutes ago, mdmost said: What ending am I think of then where the crowd is on both sides almost touching the riders as they go up? I'm a little disappointed they're not going through Alpe D'Huez this year. Maybe that's the climb I'm thinking of. I'll admit I'm a neophyte on all this. Just a passenger but I love the ride. Tourmalet, Galibier, Madeleine, Ventoux basically all of them. This last stage was pretty unique. I know the French on some stages stop vehicles and bikes from going up for a period of time before the race to reduce crowds and traffic to some mountain passes, but people usually go up early and camp. It was weird seeing them ride a beautiful desolate road. Mont Ventoux 2016 Edited July 10, 20232 yr by locodos
July 10, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said: A couple of weeks ago one of my friends said that he hates this time of year because there's "we're in the dog days. There's nothing going on in the world of sports and I have to end up talking to my wife." I replied "what about the Tour de France? It's just about to get started." And he said something like "nancy boys in cycling clothes? No way." I just shut up and smiled inwardly. That's right, motherfucker ... while you're cursing the dog days of summer and bemoaning the lack of sports on TV I've got the motherfucking Tour de France to look forward to almost every day in July. It's a great way to pass the time until the Horns get going next month.
July 10, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, G650 said: The top is so narrow no one is allowed up there. Even the team cars. They built a tramway up there and narrowed the road. It's the reason the race hasn't been there since 88. I was surprised they pulled it off again tbh. If you think the Tour is good you should watch the rest of the calender. Classics, Giro, so many great races. Not to mention MVDP and Wout van Aert along with Tom Pidcock racing cyclocross in the winter as clear favorites.
July 11, 20232 yr 16 hours ago, EastHorn said: Not to mention MVDP and Wout van Aert along with Tom Pidcock racing cyclocross in the winter as clear favorites. Man we got MVDP and WVA together today lol. What month is it
July 11, 20232 yr Perfect profile for either MVDP or Wout as they are neither pure climbers or sprinters. I just don't get trying to make the move late. I get that smaller teams won't work with them if they get in the early stuff and just let the deck reshuffle.
July 12, 20232 yr On 7/10/2023 at 11:33 AM, G650 said: The top is so narrow no one is allowed up there. Even the team cars. They built a tramway up there and narrowed the road. It's the reason the race hasn't been there since 88. I was surprised they pulled it off again tbh. If you think the Tour is good you should watch the rest of the calender. Classics, Giro, so many great races. I follow all of them. The Vuelta always has the most fun racing in my opinion.
July 12, 20232 yr On 7/10/2023 at 9:16 AM, Horn Under a Bad Sign said: Video of this. Whatever dumbass fan this is needs to be taken out back and beat with a stick. He should have gone full Superman Lopez on the fan (punching in second half of video) Or the give him the Hinault. This was badass because the best rider in the race was ready to throw down with the protester. Edited July 12, 20232 yr by Horn Dogg
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