Tour of California

Lichtblick
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Tour of California starts today, some great names in there
Gilbert
Hushovd
Voigt
Schleck A
Chavanel
Van Garderen
SAGAN
and 151 more
Gilbert
Hushovd
Voigt
Schleck A
Chavanel
Van Garderen
SAGAN
and 151 more
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Sagan probably to win most of the stages :P0
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Such an awful, boring race.0
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Havent looked at the route but i assume its 5 sprints and a climb
Fancy Deignan to do something. He won a stage race in Mexico last week hope thats a sign of good form“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
TailWindHome wrote:Havent looked at the route but i assume its 5 sprints and a climb
I quite like this race but it has two problems - the big names are basically on holiday and the roads are too wide.Twitter: @RichN950 -
RichN95 wrote:I quite like this race but it has two problems - the big names are basically on holiday and the roads are too wide.Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 19720
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RichN95 wrote:I quite like this race but it has two problems - the big names are basically on holiday and the roads are too wide.
California has outstanding scenery, but all the roads can fit huge Winnibagos, so no twisty roads or killer granients. Also, I think the National Parks are forbidden from commercial activities (like pro bike racing), so having Half Dome as a backdrop isn't an option.0 -
Bet Wiggins is starting to wish Sky (and he) were riding this, rather than the Giro.
Route looks ok actually, TJVG should walk off with it. Would be good to see Schleck at least in the mix."I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)0 -
inkyfingers wrote:Bet Wiggins is starting to wish Sky (and he) were riding this, rather than the Giro.
Route looks ok actually, TJVG should walk off with it. Would be good to see Schleck at least in the mix.
Guaranteed sunny days and dry roads? Yeah, I'm sure Wiggins at least wishes he was riding Cali instead of Rainy Descent Land.
If Tejay doesnt win this BMC should sell him to the Carrots.0 -
the race is growing on me as it evolves"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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What's not to like? What else are you doing from 10pm at night?0
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A shame, but it looks like the wonderful tour tracker has no live video, until tv starts up, this year.
Well, at least not this evening.
It's going to be slow, though, with the reported temperature of 39C (101F)"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
I like the mountain stage, the road might be a bit wide but it's a serious climb by any definition. The other stages are a bit meh though and the time trial has been a farce in the past.0
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Eurosport is live. 68kms to go.
For those without Eurosport:
http://tourtracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com/
With Phil and Paul. :P"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Don't care. Thankfully it's a different timezone so doesn't clash with anything worth watching.0
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download the app, its pretty good. keeps you very much unto date and even gives you gradients they are doingenigma esprit
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I like the way that the official site has Strava segments of parts of the route0
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Has this race been delayed by snow in the past?? I've been looking at nearby weather stations there and most are saying 35-40c. Bonkers hot!!
Shreck up there and I think Mancebo is gunning for his old form. Stupid Americans on the road though. :?
Wiggins would love these roads; dry, wide with almost no bends. Too hot for him though.“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”- Albert Einstein
"You can't ride the Tour de France on mineral water."
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It has, which is why they are riding pretty much from South to North this year. Might avoid snow issues, we'll see later on. Downside is the heat for the european riders during the first few days as they acclimatise.0