TdF 2013 - Stage 20 ***Spoilers*** Annecy - Semnoz

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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Macaloon wrote:
    Skylab

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    Now that's the secret Sky hotel!
    Correlation is not causation.
  • jerry3571
    jerry3571 Posts: 1,532
    This area is Bellisima!! Wish I was there. :)
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    "You can't ride the Tour de France on mineral water."
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    If there is one thing in the world I hate more than anything else it's writing Job application Covering Letter, when you have no self confidence, its just horrible! :(
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    edited July 2013
    Poor SK having to muster the energy to explain to CK why a few seconds here or there today won't make tomorrow interesting. FFS.
    ...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Look at those beautiful mountain meadows.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Stunning!
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  • poppit
    poppit Posts: 926
    You kind of want to be there on your bike don't you.
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  • Outsider art by Loan
    Outsider art by Loan Posts: 85
    edited July 2013
    "I know a lot of people have been keen to hear about the geology of France" - Phil Liggett. :lol:
    1968, human content on bitumen.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    ddraver wrote:
    If there is one thing in the world I hate more than anything else it's writing Job application Covering Letter, when you have no self confidence, its just horrible! :(

    I hope you mention your role as our resident geologist?
    Correlation is not causation.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    Outsider art by Loan wrote:
    "I know a lot of people have been keen to hear about the geology of France" - Phil Liggett. :lol:

    If there's a job as Tour geologist going I ll be ready!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    ddraver wrote:
    If there is one thing in the world I hate more than anything else it's writing Job application Covering Letter, when you have no self confidence, its just horrible! :(

    If it doesn't work out, I hear Spurs are looking for a new centre forward... worth a punt?

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    DeadCalm wrote:
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    plenty to race for here in terms of podiums and polka dots. If I were Froome I'd definitely be angling to carry off both jerseys and would ride with that intent. He isn't the first Brit (plastic or whatever) to win the Tour and he's unlikely to win SPOTY after Murray but he could do something that no-one has done for a very long time
    I'll be absolutely gutted if Froome takes the KOM.
    If he does it will be a rare occasion when the best climber in the race actually takes the Jersey.
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Movistar drilling this to escape over Mont Revard, or just to wear out Alberto?
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  • mike6
    mike6 Posts: 1,199
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.
  • Give me more
    Give me more Posts: 487
    edited July 2013
    Macaloon wrote:
    Movistar drilling this to escape over Mont Revard, or just to wear out Alberto?

    Definitely thinking someone is going to go for it in a big way over Revard. Might even be Alberto if he wants to go down fighting instead of clinging onto a podium
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    Imagine Carlton Kirby, Mike Smith, and that total bore Alex Dowsett all in the commentary booth ?

    Get Dan Lloyd, Big Maggy and Kelly or next year plz eurosport if Harmon's not back.
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    Imagine Carlton Kirby, Mike Smith, and that total bore Alex Dowsett all in the commentary booth ?

    Get Dan Lloyd, Big Maggy and Kelly or next year plz eurosport if Harmon's not back.
    ABC
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  • cedar404
    cedar404 Posts: 176
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    Imagine Carlton Kirby, Mike Smith, and that total bore Alex Dowsett all in the commentary booth ?

    Get Dan Lloyd, Big Maggy and Kelly or next year plz eurosport if Harmon's not back.

    I'm rubbish at French but these guys would be awesome:

    http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/3423
  • pb21
    pb21 Posts: 2,171
    mike6 wrote:
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.

    The green jersey isn't for the best sprinter and the polka jersey isn't for the best climber though. They're for who does best in those competitions.
    Mañana
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    Imagine Carlton Kirby, Mike Smith, and that total bore Alex Dowsett all in the commentary booth ?

    Get Dan Lloyd, Big Maggy and Kelly or next year plz eurosport if Harmon's not back.
    Is it really such a big deal who is in the commentary box ?.....never understood why folk get so het up about it.
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • mike6
    mike6 Posts: 1,199
    pb21 wrote:
    mike6 wrote:
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.

    The green jersey isn't for the best sprinter and the polka jersey isn't for the best climber though. They're for who does best in those competitions.
    Exactly my point. :wink:
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    pb21 wrote:
    mike6 wrote:
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.

    The green jersey isn't for the best sprinter and the polka jersey isn't for the best climber though. They're for who does best in those competitions.
    To win the Green Jersey though you have to be one of the best sprinters. The Polka Dots has recently been won by riders who definitely weren't one of the best climbers.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • mechanism
    mechanism Posts: 891
    I wonder if Froome cares about winning the polka dot jersey. Don't remember him being asked.
  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    pb21 wrote:
    mike6 wrote:
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.

    The green jersey isn't for the best sprinter and the polka jersey isn't for the best climber though. They're for who does best in those competitions.
    When was the last time the best climber in the race actually won it ?
    Gasping - but somehow still alive !
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    Moray Gub wrote:
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    Imagine Carlton Kirby, Mike Smith, and that total bore Alex Dowsett all in the commentary booth ?

    Get Dan Lloyd, Big Maggy and Kelly or next year plz eurosport if Harmon's not back.
    Is it really such a big deal who is in the commentary box ?.....never understood why folk get so het up about it.

    Oh hello there Moray hows it gaun ? - Well Mr Kirby is not a cycling fan, and he is basically a bad Alan Partridge failed DJ. There are more knowledgable guys sitting back in the studio ?
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    Mechanism wrote:
    I wonder if Froome cares about winning the polka dot jersey. Don't remember him being asked.

    Politically, probably best for Froome if a Frenchman wins it. Doubt if Froome gives a monkeys though.

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • Tusher
    Tusher Posts: 2,762
    Where is Harmon anyway?

    (apologies if this has been answered before)
  • pb21
    pb21 Posts: 2,171
    Moray Gub wrote:
    pb21 wrote:
    mike6 wrote:
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.

    The green jersey isn't for the best sprinter and the polka jersey isn't for the best climber though. They're for who does best in those competitions.
    When was the last time the best climber in the race actually won it ?

    Possibly Rasmussen?
    Mañana
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    Tusher wrote:
    Where is Harmon anyway?

    (apologies if this has been answered before)

    He has Depression so were told.
  • RonB
    RonB Posts: 3,984
    Moray Gub wrote:
    pb21 wrote:
    mike6 wrote:
    What Moray said. The polka dot is a bit like the green now. Not for the best sprinter but for a chancer that hoovers up intermediate points.

    The green jersey isn't for the best sprinter and the polka jersey isn't for the best climber though. They're for who does best in those competitions.
    When was the last time the best climber in the race actually won it ?

    Sastre in 2008 but Kohl got in the way!

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