TDF 2013 - *SPOILERS*: Le Tour: Etape 3 Ajaccio-Calvi

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  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    RideOnTime wrote:
    permet d'apprendre quelque chose de former nos amis français

    Non, le français peut apprendre quelque chose de nous.
  • MrTapir
    MrTapir Posts: 1,206
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    RideOnTime wrote:
    permet d'apprendre quelque chose de former nos amis français

    Non, le français peut apprendre quelque chose de nous.

    Cette amis francais sont fou!!
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    ES and ITV4 both on a break just as it is starting to get interesting.
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    oui tu as raison
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    MrTapir wrote:
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    RideOnTime wrote:
    permet d'apprendre quelque chose de former nos amis français

    Non, le français peut apprendre quelque chose de nous.

    Cette amis francais sont fou!!

    crazy

    does look dry there.

    pink granite :shock:
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Turfle wrote:
    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.


    Flat parcours tomorrow, lots of rider rotation...a breeze for poor G compared to this
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Some beautiful scenery there. That descent looks stunning.
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Just my opinion, but I think Geraint should retire. A fractured pelvis is no joke :(
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Can I just say "Wow", what an amazing piece of road.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    edited July 2013
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    This quite frankly absolutely bloody stunning!

    Breathtaking.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • joelsim
    joelsim Posts: 7,552
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    Just my opinion, but I think Geraint should retire. A fractured pelvis is no joke :(

    Couldn't agree more. Pointless making him carry on.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Good one ATC. Are you well into your wines?
    Contador is the Greatest
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Is that Belkin on the front?

    Going to set Boom up to get some points so he can take the mountains jersey?
  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    Turfle wrote:
    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.


    Flat parcours tomorrow, lots of rider rotation...a breeze for poor G compared to this

    Just a bit concerned about him letting go early and struggling with the cut-off.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    With a name like Frenchfighter you should feel right at home in Corsica.
    _
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    hammerite wrote:
    Can I just say "Wow", what an amazing piece of road.

    My thoughts exactly - I'd love blast on that like :shock:
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    With a name like Frenchfighter you should feel right at home in Corsica.

    Lol ; )

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    Contador is the Greatest
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    hammerite wrote:
    Can I just say "Wow", what an amazing piece of road.

    My thoughts exactly - I'd love blast on that like :shock:
    Take it from me, it's amazing. 8)
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    I've stayed in Sagone, Porto and Calvi.
    Very special place, the West coast of Il de Corse.
    The road from Porto to Calvi is a really, really scary place.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    edited July 2013
    Turfle wrote:
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    Turfle wrote:
    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.


    Flat parcours tomorrow, lots of rider rotation...a breeze for poor G compared to this

    Just a bit concerned about him letting go early and struggling with the cut-off.


    But on the other hand, they cant nurse him around too much and risk shedding loads of time to Saxo, Garmin, BMC...

    I have a horrible feeling today might take it out of their hands anyway :(

    I'm sure Sky have already planned how they're going to ride tomorrow with just 8 guys. He'll be a big loss but there's still some serious TT firepower without him
  • oneof1982
    oneof1982 Posts: 703
    The most stunning three day advert for the Corisican Tourist Board. It is now on the list.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    With a name like Frenchfighter you should feel right at home in Corsica.

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    Reminded me a bit of North Wales.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    I think Corsica has one of the highest murder rates in Europe?
    Contador is the Greatest
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Good one ATC. Are you well into your wines?

    I like a tipple as long as it is ABC, but I'm more of a port lover. My husband is the real wine buff. He told me where to look online for Corsican suggestions.

    We've decided we're going to Corsica on holiday next year. Looks like they're going to get a lot of extra visitors following this. :D
    Correlation is not causation.
  • MrTapir
    MrTapir Posts: 1,206
    The Le Tour live tracker amusingly shows Cav and Alexander Kristoff as 'Stragglers' :-)
  • Turfle
    Turfle Posts: 3,762
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    Turfle wrote:
    Richmond Racer wrote:
    Turfle wrote:
    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.


    Flat parcours tomorrow, lots of rider rotation...a breeze for poor G compared to this

    Just a bit concerned about him letting go early and struggling with the cut-off.


    But on the other hand, they cant nurse him around too much and risk shedding loads of time to Saxo, Garmin, BMC...

    I have a horrible feeling today might take it out of their hands anyway :(

    I think you might be right. He has had no luck at all this year.

    Keep fighting, G.
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    oneof1982 wrote:
    The most stunning three day advert for the Corisican Tourist Board. It is now on the list.

    Don't miss out Bonifacio on the southern tip of the island. Have a look via Google Images.
    Un uomo solo al commando
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    frenchfighter wrote:
    I think Corsica has one of the highest murder rates in Europe?
    According to Ned Boulting on ITV's travelogue bit, it has THE highest murder rate in Europe
  • Le Commentateur
    Le Commentateur Posts: 4,099
    edited July 2013
    frenchfighter wrote:
    I think Corsica has one of the highest murder rates in Europe?
    Vendettas. They don't bump off tourists.

    A lot of armed people driving about it seems.

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