TdF Stage 16 *spoiler*

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  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    LOL @ the Vamos Valverde flag
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  • SpaceJunk
    SpaceJunk Posts: 1,157
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    donrhummy wrote:
    Are they? I haven't listened to them. But are there ANY cycling commentators that people actually like?

    I liike Phil & Paul. Even if it's not an exciting stage you get entertainment out of them saying the wrong names or saying names wrong!

    True, Phil mentioned they were climbing the Alps today.
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    A few years ago I listened to eurosport online and I actually thought emma davies jones was pretty good but they rarely used her and seemed to disrespect her quite a bit. I thought the main commentators were pretty poor though.
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    Why didn't the Eurosport commentators mention The Flying Scotsman when they were talking about cycling films?

    D'oh! Fail
    The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    PeteinSQ wrote:
    If (and I suppose its a big if) Horner and Armstrong are together in the leading group when they get to the finish will this be enough of an advantage to help Armstrong win the stage? Would Horner be any good as a lead out man?

    there is the Team prize to consider. They get to stand on the podium in Paris and a 50K Euro payout. Plus most aggressive rider for LA today? so the TdF wouldn't be a write-off in terms of coverage/sponsorship etc
    M.Rushton
  • luckao
    luckao Posts: 632
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Luckao wrote:
    I'm loving Eurosport's coverage. Harmon and Kelly do a great job of covering stages with minimal action. Plenty of internet feeds if you don't like them.

    I'm watching them on an internet feed... Plus, I don't speak Belgian!

    Try the others! And that didn't stop me watching majority of the Giro with feeds.
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    No, Barredo gets most aggressive so far.
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    Luckao wrote:
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Luckao wrote:
    I'm loving Eurosport's coverage. Harmon and Kelly do a great job of covering stages with minimal action. Plenty of internet feeds if you don't like them.

    I'm watching them on an internet feed... Plus, I don't speak Belgian!

    Try the others! And that didn't stop me watching majority of the Giro with feeds.

    I mustn't have the same patience as you. Might just stick on some music and pretend they're doing what I do - ride a bike and sing a song at the same time. People look at you funny, but who cares - makes my day!
    The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Why didn't the Eurosport commentators mention The Flying Scotsman when they were talking about cycling films?

    D'oh! Fail

    Because it's rubbish, probably.

    See, Rich was right.
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    afx237vi wrote:
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Why didn't the Eurosport commentators mention The Flying Scotsman when they were talking about cycling films?

    D'oh! Fail

    Because it's rubbish, probably.

    See, Rich was right.

    Right about what?
    The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    afx237vi wrote:
    paulcuthbert wrote:
    Why didn't the Eurosport commentators mention The Flying Scotsman when they were talking about cycling films?

    D'oh! Fail

    Because it's rubbish, probably.

    See, Rich was right.

    Right about what?

    "This is the internet. Nobody likes anything."
  • TheStone
    TheStone Posts: 2,291
    Harman and Kelly are ok.

    Duffield was terrible towards the end of his career.

    Phil and Paul used to be ok, but they now have a huge US bias and seem to have
    lost touch with the sport.

    The BBC guy who does the track and world champs is the worst by a mile. It's almost
    like he's never watched cycling before.
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  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    BTW, Fedrigo having to defend his teammate's polka dots might have bad repercussions for him later.
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    TheStone wrote:
    Phil and Paul used to be ok, but they now have a huge US bias and seem to have
    lost touch with the sport.

    Apparently that's because they're commentating for Versus in the U.S. as well as ITV
    The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    gabriel959 wrote:
    Does anyone know how many times a stage ha finished at pau?


    Yes
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Anyone else think Navarro has a permanent look of befuddlement on his face when he's climbing? It's like he's confused about something, but just can't put his finger on it.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Quote: The BBC guy who does the track and world champs is the worst by a mile. It's almost
    like he's never watched cycling before

    That'll be Hugh Porter - guess he didn't much chance to 'watch' cycling when he was winning multiple track world championships!
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    afx237vi wrote:
    Anyone else think Navarro has a permanent look of befuddlement on his face when he's climbing? It's like he's confused about something, but just can't put his finger on it.

    He looks a bit like Contador as well i reckon, in fact the missus thought it was Bertie !
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • BikingBernie
    BikingBernie Posts: 2,163
    If Armstrong doesn't win this one, he deserves credit for taking the initiative, burying himself early on in the stage and for reading how the race would pan out to perfection. (Although what was likely to happen was pretty obvious!). If he manages to win as well, it will be about as believable as the outcome of a Giant Haystacks vs. Big Daddy wrestling match!
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    afx237vi wrote:
    Anyone else think Navarro has a permanent look of befuddlement on his face when he's climbing? It's like he's confused about something, but just can't put his finger on it.

    He looks a bit like Contador as well i reckon, in fact the missus thought it was Bertie !
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • SpaceJunk
    SpaceJunk Posts: 1,157
    afx237vi wrote:
    Anyone else think Navarro has a permanent look of befuddlement on his face when he's climbing? It's like he's confused about something, but just can't put his finger on it.

    I reckon he's wondering if he turned the iron off before heading to Rotterdam.
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    BikingBernie wrote:
    If Armstrong doesn't win this one, he deserves credit for taking the initiative, burying himself early on in the stage and for reading how the race would pan out to perfection. (Although what was likely to happen was pretty obvious!). If he manages to win as well, it will be about as believable as the outcome of a Giant Haystacks vs. Big Daddy wrestling match!

    DaveyL pretty much summed you up earlier.
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • luckao
    luckao Posts: 632
    Moray Gub wrote:
    afx237vi wrote:
    Anyone else think Navarro has a permanent look of befuddlement on his face when he's climbing? It's like he's confused about something, but just can't put his finger on it.

    He looks a bit like Contador as well i reckon, in fact the missus thought it was Bertie !

    I've got them confused before :oops:
  • AidanR
    AidanR Posts: 1,142
    BikingBernie wrote:
    Armstrong deserves credit for taking the initiative, burying himself early on in the stage and for reading how the race would pan out to perfection.

    :twisted:
    Bike lover and part-time cyclist.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Luckao wrote:
    Moray Gub wrote:
    afx237vi wrote:
    Anyone else think Navarro has a permanent look of befuddlement on his face when he's climbing? It's like he's confused about something, but just can't put his finger on it.

    He looks a bit like Contador as well i reckon, in fact the missus thought it was Bertie !

    I've got them confused before :oops:

    Yeah, me too, they do look alike.

    If Thor wins the sprint for 10th, he gets 6 points.
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    Barredo going for a long un
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • TheStone
    TheStone Posts: 2,291
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Quote: The BBC guy who does the track and world champs is the worst by a mile. It's almost
    like he's never watched cycling before

    That'll be Hugh Porter - guess he didn't much chance to 'watch' cycling when he was winning multiple track world championships!

    Yep. Terrible commentator.
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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I take it then, that the favourites are just going to treat this as a rest day and do absolutely frack all to take any time on each other?
  • BikingBernie
    BikingBernie Posts: 2,163
    Pokerface wrote:
    I take it then, that the favourites are just going to treat this as a rest day and do absolutely frack all to take any time on each other?
    Yup.
  • FransJacques
    FransJacques Posts: 2,148
    Barredo's helmet is huge, how is he going to stay away.
    Kids, if you want to win a breakaway, don't buy and extra large BBB helmet - get an aero helmet or something, I'm surprised they don't change helmets and their wheels to 808s at the top of the mtn for this 50km of flat finish.
    When a cyclist has a disagreement with a car; it's not who's right, it's who's left.

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