A bit of data wouldn't go a miss (tdf)

sigorman85
sigorman85 Posts: 2,536
edited July 2014 in Road general
Is it just me or would anyone like to see a bit of data on the stages ie pace and speed and cadence on some of the riders it's seems there is a small amount but would like to see it on the tv screen I know they have the % and grade flash up maybe I'm just expecting to much from itv
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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Good question, have you tried asking in Pro Race forum?
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  • sigorman85
    sigorman85 Posts: 2,536
    No :-/
    When i die I just hope the wife doesn't sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for it other wise someone will be getting a mega deal!!!


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  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    Speed data is regularly provided, but I can't see the point of cadence. Bit like updating the audience on what size trousers they all wear...
  • sigorman85
    sigorman85 Posts: 2,536
    Was an example sorry
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  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,295
    Yes.
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  • BrandonA
    BrandonA Posts: 553
    The following shows the routes.

    You can click on the riders to find how they raced over each stage.

    http://blog.strava.com/tour-de-france-2014/
  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    the cycling weekly app is pretty good, also shows power details for some climbs
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  • Rodrego Hernandez
    Rodrego Hernandez Posts: 1,436
    What would it add?

    Seeing cadence - meaningless really, same with power / speed and heart rate. If you're trying to compare yourself with the pros, forget it. They are just faster, more powerful and better than you.

    Decent commentary is what UK coverage is lacking, not irrelevant data.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    As an F1 fan, I love a bit of irrelevant data.

    I like that the Shimano team have been playing with on-board cameras with great results.
    The speeds are very rarely mentioned, except at the end as an average. I'm sure this could be added more often, the speed of each group for example (although not always relevant when you have bumpy terrain).
  • Dippydog2
    Dippydog2 Posts: 291
    I would like to see some sort of graphic tracking so you can find out where a particular rider is, instead of the commentators guessing.

    And, there is no reason why we can't have a running "virtual GC" leader graphic that calculates interactive time differences.

    Just a couple of examples. There are so many more.

    It doesn't all have to be on the main screen. Formula one offers loads of this sort of stuff via interactive buttons and apps. There for those that want to pay for it. That's the way to go.

    I actually quite like the commentary we get. Considering they have probably as little data to go on as we do I think they do a reasonable job. Try turning the sound off and doing it yourself. Not easy.
  • kingstonian
    kingstonian Posts: 2,847
    I watched a fair bit of yesterdays stage on ITV and there was virtually no mention of speed, which I thought was odd.
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    It's not live data obviously but some tour riders post their rides on Strava

    e.g. http://www.strava.com/activities/162458459/analysis

    You can see speed, cadence, heart rate etc. You can see from Laurens ten Dam here that his cadence is either 0 or between 90-100rpm, it's always in a consistent range, no grinding up hills.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Meh - seems like Ten Dam hit 62 mph on the descent.

    And I thought I was doing OK on 42 down there yesterday. At least he didnt have people on MTB's to avoid !

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