Tour de France - Annecy Time-Trial Photos

russell_in_france
russell_in_france Posts: 124
edited July 2009 in Pro race
Hi all,

I had the chance to be invited to the Tour de France yesterday as a guest of a guest of Bernard Hinault. He's a family friend of my friend. I got to meet him and other retired riders like Jalabert and Vasseur, so quite a special day at the Tour.

I spent some time around the tour village, the warm-up area and the departure ramp, and some pictures.

http://www.grenoblecycling.com/races/TDF09-Etape18/

It's amazing how small the Dauphine Libere is compared to the Tour de France.

Cheers, Russell
www.grenoblecycling.com

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  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    wow - nice pics... thanks for sharing
    cartoon.jpg
  • matterai
    matterai Posts: 176
    what an expericnce for you.

    Thanks for the excellent pics.
  • Harry Hill
    Harry Hill Posts: 114
    Excellent Pics. What kit you using?
    .. who said that, internet forum people ?
  • russell_in_france
    russell_in_france Posts: 124
    Thanks, guys.

    I use a Canon 20d, with three lenses: Canon 10-22mm, Canon 24-70mm 2.8L and the Canon 70-200mm 2.8L. The camera body is getting on a bit, but the results are fine. I'm waiting for Canon to catch Nikon on their ISO performance before I upgrade but the lenses will last for years.

    Cheers, Russell
    www.grenoblecycling.com
  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    Nice. Cyclingnews have lots of Russell's pictures:
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/96th-t ... -20/photos

    Honestly Russell, you're a mate of Hinault, visit the Tour village, live in Grenoble and manage to ride loads of great events in the Alps. Tell me something bad about yourself to calm my jealousy :wink:
  • Harry Hill
    Harry Hill Posts: 114
    Cheers for the info Russell. I'm just thinking about getting into it - so mch appreciated.

    LOL @ Kleber.
    .. who said that, internet forum people ?
  • knedlicky
    knedlicky Posts: 3,097
    Great photos, Russell. First time I've ever noticed Hinault in glasses.

    And so that’s what Jacques Michaud looks like – I’ve ridden his cyclosportive at Annemasse/Gaillard. It included the Colombiere, the Joux-Plan and a couple of smaller cols.
    A quality T-shirt, a tombola (I won two prizes, each worth about 25 euro) and a great multi-course meal with lots of wine were all included in the very reasonable entry fee.
    it sadly hasn’t taken place the last 3-4-5 years.
  • Gotte
    Gotte Posts: 494
    Great shots. You lucky so and so...
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    Getting good lenses are like upgrading your wheels on the bike.

    Great shot of Franco and his trademark mop.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Absolutely superb. Perfect end to my week.
  • coulcher
    coulcher Posts: 95
    Great pics as always Russell.

    What excellent access you had. The phrase kid in sweetshop comes to mind.

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