Booked the day off work on Monday to watch the Tour and was obviously hoping to get a spot on The Mall. Any tips anybody can sagest? I'm obviously going to get there early, but how early?
I'm in two minds about going to the Mall, I was hoping there might be somewhere better. A few seconds of a sprint finish not that satisfying, but I suppose they will have a big screen to watch the rest of the stage.
Booked my 5th day of holiday off to go an see this. Looking at the route though it looks a bit of a dud to spectate at. They will come through at 30mph+ with hardly any corners so pretty pointless. There are too many people in London as it is even without the additional people that will come that day so watching at the end is a bit of a no no. Especially as given it is the Tour they complete block all access to the riders. Should have booked the trip to the Dauphine I was planning...
I will head to Lea Bridge road,,,,,should get some space there and could zoom across on my bike and watch them again further down the course if I can be bothered. I much prefer going to France. No offence, but it just does not feel the same. More like a novelty record.
Booked my 5th day of holiday off to go an see this. Looking at the route though it looks a bit of a dud to spectate at. They will come through at 30mph+ with hardly any corners so pretty pointless. There are too many people in London as it is even without the additional people that will come that day so watching at the end is a bit of a no no. Especially as given it is the Tour they complete block all access to the riders. Should have booked the trip to the Dauphine I was planning...
Unless you are on a mountain stage, the reality (in my view) is that you are always better off watching it at home. Or some decent cafe where it's being shown live.
Unless you are on a mountain stage, the reality (in my view) is that you are always better off watching it at home. Or some decent cafe where it's being shown live.
Kinda agree, but how often do you get the chance to watch it for real and more importantly take in the atmosphere. It'll be a sprint stage so 20 minutes of highlights will do the trick later that night.
Kinda agree, but how often do you get the chance to watch it for real and more importantly take in the atmosphere. It'll be a sprint stage so 20 minutes of highlights will do the trick later that night.
Every year. I always drag the family to France to watch it
Is there no way you can go without the kids? Or at least without the babies? You're making life very difficult for yourself
Where is everyone going to be watching this then? I have had a look at the route this morning and it's actually quite difficult. Some of the best spots from a scenery perspective will also be stupidly busy, so I want to avoid those. I note the route goes right past Canary Wharf, so that's an option.
Yeah I was going for Canary Wharf....apart from the fact it goes straight past it on a raod they will be doing 40mph on rather than going through the Canary Wharf streets which would be really cool and a great place to watch.
I'm not going (find watching it "live" boring) but some friend are taking their kids and going to somewhere near Pontoon Dock - I think that area might be a good option as it'll probably be less busy.
When I went to see it head down to Kent in 07, I went down to Woolwich and I was the only censored there watching, right up against the barrier.
I reckon I will go to the Silvertown roundabout but depends if the people I am going with want to be in the busy areas for the 'atmosphere'. I need a clear space so I can get my 'Contador is the greatest' banner on tv.
I reckon I will go to the Silvertown roundabout but depends if the people I am going with want to be in the busy areas for the 'atmosphere'. I need a clear space so I can get my 'Contador is the greatest' banner on tv.
Yeah I was going for Canary Wharf....apart from the fact it goes straight past it on a raod they will be doing 40mph on rather than going through the Canary Wharf streets which would be really cool and a great place to watch.
A missed opportunity TBH. They do the Tour Series here, so a few Crit style laps would have been awesome!
I'm not going (find watching it "live" boring) but some friend are taking their kids and going to somewhere near Pontoon Dock - I think that area might be a good option as it'll probably be less busy.
When I went to see it head down to Kent in 07, I went down to Woolwich and I was the only censored there watching, right up against the barrier.
It is a complete waste going to a non-Mountain stage in my experience; you sit by the roadside for 2 hrs, only for the Peloton to whiz by in figures few.
Who knows when it'll ever return to these shores though? I am no Spring chicken; it might not happen again in my life time.
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Like his Dad, that's about all he's good for. Had him training in Crystal Palace yesterday, he won a couple of uphill sprints so the form is coming.
Where did you go on days 1-4 off?
So far haven't taken a day off. Have the whole of next week off.
Geneva's a well moneyed censored . There for work every fortnight.
I'm thinking The Mall will be a no-no, but I really really want to go there.
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Kinda agree, but how often do you get the chance to watch it for real and more importantly take in the atmosphere. It'll be a sprint stage so 20 minutes of highlights will do the trick later that night.
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Every year. I always drag the family to France to watch it
Is there no way you can go without the kids? Or at least without the babies? You're making life very difficult for yourself
When I went to see it head down to Kent in 07, I went down to Woolwich and I was the only censored there watching, right up against the barrier.
http://letour.yorkshire.com/media/10006 ... -12-13.pdf
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A missed opportunity TBH. They do the Tour Series here, so a few Crit style laps would have been awesome!
Make it huge Brother - make it huge!
It is a complete waste going to a non-Mountain stage in my experience; you sit by the roadside for 2 hrs, only for the Peloton to whiz by in figures few.
Who knows when it'll ever return to these shores though? I am no Spring chicken; it might not happen again in my life time.
Ha I will and I will be wearing this. Maybe ; )
click on "time schedule" under "a sporting view"
http://www.letour.com/le-tour/2014/us/stage-3.html