TDF 2013 - *SPOILERS*: Le Tour: Etape 3 Ajaccio-Calvi
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Richmond Racer wrote:ES saying they have an interview coming up with Klodi on his memories...not all of his memories, I suspect... :roll:
Why, whatever could you mean?
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FJS wrote:Kashechkin first to abandon. Less help for Sagan to keep it together
? He rides for Astana.Contador is the Greatest0 -
Uh, yeah, you're right. Don't know what I was thinking... In that case, nobody will really miss himfrenchfighter wrote:FJS wrote:Kashechkin first to abandon. Less help for Sagan to keep it together
? He rides for Astana.
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Above The Cows wrote:r0bh wrote:Ned Boulting @nedboulting 1m
G starts today. But CT scan last night did show a small fracture to the pelvis.
Ouch
What the actual f**k? Surely it is not a good idea to carry on. :shock:
Depends what kind of fracture obviously but I had the same and riding in the saddle was about the only position that didn't hurt.0 -
The Mad Rapper wrote:One question, based on the 3 stages so far. WTF is going on with the gap to the break? In previous years the breaks have been allowed 12-15 mins on sprint days, but so far they've had like 3 mins or something. Why are they being held so close?
Most riders are within striking distance of yellow.
Once people get 20+mins behind will you start to see that.0 -
Above The Cows wrote:r0bh wrote:Ned Boulting @nedboulting 1m
G starts today. But CT scan last night did show a small fracture to the pelvis.
Ouch
What the actual f**k? Surely it is not a good idea to carry on. :shock:
I know its all relative dependant on the extent of the fracture, but i am currently recovering from a communited fracture of the Pubic Rami (Pelvis) and have been off my feet for 10 weeks, not been anywhere near a bike. It hurts to sit down on a hard surface for more than 5 minutes.
Christ knows how it feels going up a few Cols
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Ok, whose silly idea was it to write these thread titles in French! We're not on France people.
Some of us might mistake Le Tour Etappe as a different race from Tour de France stage whatever.
I can neither confirm or deny I made this mistake briefly.Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
seanoconn wrote:Ok, whose silly idea was it to write these thread titles in French! We're not on France people.
Some of us might mistake Le Tour Etappe as a different race from Tour de France stage whatever.
I can neither confirm or deny I made this mistake briefly.
What I don't understand is why today's is in German! The French for etappe is étape!!
Rule No.10 // It never gets easier, you just go faster0 -
seanoconn wrote:Ok, whose silly idea was it to write these thread titles in French! We're not on France people.
Some of us might mistake Le Tour Etappe as a different race from Tour de France stage whatever.
I can neither confirm or deny I made this mistake briefly.
quand à Rome0 -
What is he babbling about now? Some woman he knows was left an estate so she's a catch? Jesus :roll:0
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Salsiccia1 wrote:Above The Cows wrote:r0bh wrote:Ned Boulting @nedboulting 1m
G starts today. But CT scan last night did show a small fracture to the pelvis.
Ouch
What the actual f**k? Surely it is not a good idea to carry on. :shock:
Agreed. I know it's the Tour, but that is mental.
Pfft. Man up. 0 -
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5 versus le peleton.0
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Le Commentateur wrote:
problem with the turning circle :shock:0 -
ddraver, give us a brief geological history of Corsica.
Save us from Kirby thinking boats making a 100 is a bicycle. :shock:Correlation is not causation.0 -
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So Phil Liggett can't swim, that's another thing on the list of things he can't do.0
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seanoconn wrote:Ok, whose silly idea was it to write these thread titles in French! We're not on France people.
Some of us might mistake Le Tour Etappe as a different race from Tour de France stage whatever.
I can neither confirm or deny I made this mistake briefly.
I agree.
I would much prefer TDF 2013 Stage 3 *SPOILERS*
It makes it easier to search at a later date alsoContador is the Greatest0 -
You spend years waiting to see a glimpse of the Tour de France on home soil.... and then you're the one who has to drive the speedboat, the inflatable boat/handglider, are strung on a bike on a wire over a river, twirl your beach parasol round and drive a tractor round in circles.0
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permet d'apprendre quelque chose de former nos amis français0
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hammerite wrote:You spend years waiting to see a glimpse of the Tour de France on home soil.... and then you're the one who has to drive the speedboat, the inflatable boat/handglider, are strung on a bike on a wire over a river, twirl your beach parasol round and drive a tractor round in circles.
Some people don't like cycling though, so they enjoy adding to the spectacle and getting on TV instead.
If the Rugby World cup was on my doorstep I wouldn't bother, been offered free tickets to see Wales in the Millenium Stadium 4 times now and turned them down.0 -
RideOnTime wrote:permet d'apprendre quelque chose de former nos amis français
c@cked that up.
permet d'apprendre quelque chose de nos amis français
that's better.0 -
Above The Cows wrote:ddraver, give us a brief geological history of Corsica.
Save us from Kirby thinking boats making a 100 is a bicycle. :shock:
Don't know much about it, but I think the western part is predominantly k-feldspar rich granite, not sandstone like Kirby thinks- probably thinking of Jurassic Coast near Paignton, Devon- that's kinda red too :?0 -
Really feeling for Geraint. He is suffering, poor chap.0
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Thomas taking a fair bit of spray to the back and groin.0
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ATC's Guide to Corsican Vineyards
Wine has been made on Corsica for 2,500 years but the latest generation of vignerons have apparently dramatically improved the quality of Corsican wine. A lot of wine is sold direct to the public and most vineyards welcome visitors without an appointment. Grapes are mostly local and there is no VAT on local wine (someone tell Gerard Depardieu), so buying direct from the cave is great value. Most wines start at €5 while expensive cuvées reach €15.
Some vineyards worth a visit:
Clos d'Alzeto, Sari d'Orcino
A sprawling estate boasting the highest vineyards in Corsica, at nearly 600m. At the end of a lengthy ride up from Ajaccio with lots of hairpins, you will find the Albertini family who have been tending vineyards here since 1800, and the present generation have built a state-of-the-art winery. Growing principally sciaccarellu red and vermentinu white grapes, they also produce an outstanding rosé, very reasonable at €7.60. Late-harvested varieties include a sweet fruity white, excellent as an aperitif; and a rich red dessert wine.
http://closdalzeto.com/
Domaine de Torraccia, near Lecci
Apparently if you visit only one vineyard in Corsica this is the one you should visit. It lies between the mountains and the Med near Porto Vecchio. The Torraccia vineyard was planted 45 years ago from scratch by one of the fathers of modern Corsican wine, Christian Imbert who was instrumental in creating the official appellation and vastly improving the island's wines. Monsieur Imbert is now 84 and unlike Monsieur Imbert Corsican wine is not known for ageing well but Torraccia is the exception. Its Oriou wines, a mix of organic niellucciu and sciaccarellu grapes, are supposedly wonderful even 20 years on. There's no need to make an appointment, and prices start at €7. You can come and fill a bottle direct from the vat for €3.40 a litre. So empty your bidons!
Enclos des Anges
Here is a raising star amongst Corsican winemakers and he's a cheeky young English-Irishman called Richard Spurr. This is something of a talking point in nationalist Corsica, a foreigner owning and running a 13-hectare vineyard! Apparently Richard's vines look as wild as the surrounding countryside and he doesn't use chemicals, so weeds and wild flowers run free. His wines are also unusual: his intense vermentinu resembles a full-bodied chardonnay.
ENJOY but be careful if getting back on your bike after sampling.Correlation is not causation.0 -
If G does make it through today, he's got the prospect of trying to hang on to the back of the Sky TTT train to look forward to tomorrow.0
