Vuelta a Espana st 1 ttt **spoilers**
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12. 6 km ttt on this parcours - flamin mental - thats 1.4 km per rider
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that's 70 metres per rider between roundabouts?RichN95 wrote:Apparently the course features 19 roundabouts.
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RichN95 wrote:Apparently the course features 19 roundabouts.
Circus stage. Shouldn't be allowed. Riders should have a union. No way to decide a GC.“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
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I said 19 roundabouts, not 19 hungry tigers.TailWindHome wrote:RichN95 wrote:Apparently the course features 19 roundabouts.
Circus stage. Shouldn't be allowed. Riders should have a union. No way to decide a GC.Twitter: @RichN950 -
RichN95 wrote:
I said 19 roundabouts, not 19 hungry tigers.TailWindHome wrote:RichN95 wrote:Apparently the course features 19 roundabouts.
Circus stage. Shouldn't be allowed. Riders should have a union. No way to decide a GC.
THAT WOULD BE FRICKIN AWESOME!!!!“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
I'm guessing the route mainly goes straight over the roundabouts without much need to change direction? If there are a dozen 90 or 360 degree turns then, yes, it's a pretty rubbish route.
I assume it's not forecast to rain in Jerez tomorrow?0 -
Milton50 wrote:I'm guessing the route mainly goes straight over the roundabouts without much need to change direction? If there are a dozen 90 or 360 degree turns then, yes, it's a pretty rubbish route.
I assume it's not forecast to rain in Jerez tomorrow?
Would be kinda funny to watch if each one was a 90 degree turn.0 -
Milton50 wrote:I'm guessing the route mainly goes straight over the roundabouts without much need to change direction? If there are a dozen 90 or 360 degree turns then, yes, it's a pretty rubbish route.
I assume it's not forecast to rain in Jerez tomorrow?
That map suggests they have to make some sort of turn at half of the roundabouts. Thankfully the forecast predicts a dry day.0 -
This has popped up on my twitter.
The chap in the sunglasses? Betacur?“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Can I repeat my question please?
What is this *spoilers* thing?
How can you spoil something that hasn't happened?
Yes, I know people record things to watch later, but surely anyone that looks at an Internet forum has the brain cells to realise that they might read about the past?0 -
Dippydog2 wrote:Can I repeat my question please?
What is this *spoilers* thing?
How can you spoil something that hasn't happened?
Yes, I know people record things to watch later, but surely anyone that looks at an Internet forum has the brain cells to realise that they might read about the past?
It is a courtesy to forum readers who may want to read other threads but avoid the race which is happening that day. The OP has added **spoilers** to the title in anticipation that other forum posters will add results etc. at a later date.“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Local times.........
19:04 MTN-Qhubeka
19:08 Cofidis
19:12 Europar
19:16 Giant-Shimano
19:20 AG2R
19:24 Caja Rural
19:28 IAM Cycling
19:32 GreenEdge
19:36 Cannondale
19:40 FDJ
19:44 Lampre-Merida
19:48 BMC
19:52 Trek
19:56 Belkin
20:00 Garmin
20:04 Lotto-Belisol
20:08 Astana
20:12 Katusha
20:16 Team Sky
20:20 Omega Pharma Quick Step
20:24 Tinkoff-Saxo
20:28 Movistar0 -
From CW re Horner True?0
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TailWindHome wrote:Dippydog2 wrote:Can I repeat my question please?
What is this *spoilers* thing?
How can you spoil something that hasn't happened?
Yes, I know people record things to watch later, but surely anyone that looks at an Internet forum has the brain cells to realise that they might read about the past?
It is a courtesy to forum readers who may want to read other threads but avoid the race which is happening that day. The OP has added **spoilers** to the title in anticipation that other forum posters will add results etc. at a later date.
Ok, it's a courtesy for those who do not have the brain cells to avoid articles about things they do not want to know!
If the thread was titled "green socks" and the poster wanted to talk about green socks at the Vuelta I can understand that it would be courteous to call the thread "green socks, mag contain Vuelta spoilers", but if the title is just "Vuelta" isn't that sufficient hint?0 -
Dippydog2 wrote:TailWindHome wrote:Dippydog2 wrote:Can I repeat my question please?
What is this *spoilers* thing?
How can you spoil something that hasn't happened?
Yes, I know people record things to watch later, but surely anyone that looks at an Internet forum has the brain cells to realise that they might read about the past?
It is a courtesy to forum readers who may want to read other threads but avoid the race which is happening that day. The OP has added **spoilers** to the title in anticipation that other forum posters will add results etc. at a later date.
Ok, it's a courtesy for those who do not have the brain cells to avoid articles about things they do not want to know!
If the thread was titled "green socks" and the poster wanted to talk about green socks at the Vuelta I can understand that it would be courteous to call the thread "green socks, mag contain Vuelta spoilers", but if the title is just "Vuelta" isn't that sufficient hint?
Or just put 'spoiler' in the title. Does it really upset you so much? Can we just move on and talk about cycling?0 -
Dippydog2 wrote:
Ok, it's a courtesy for those who do not have the brain cells to avoid articles about things they do not want to know!
If the thread was titled "green socks" and the poster wanted to talk about green socks at the Vuelta I can understand that it would be courteous to call the thread "green socks, mag contain Vuelta spoilers", but if the title is just "Vuelta" isn't that sufficient hint?
Generally in BR land you tend to find a spoilers post where as the name suggests people post about the days events and often as it's happening for those who would like to read it on situ e.g. Those at work who want to know what's going on as it happens.
I for one do have a few brain cells (but not many lol) and will avoid the spoilers post to watch the race later but am happy to go into other posts about stages coming up where generally the talk is not about what happened on the previous stage as that's covered in the spoilers post.
So in answer to your question it's just simpler to have 2 threads one for the days events which may contain spoilers and one for future stages for speculation, rumours and banter of what may come.
All quite civilised really and seems to work for the masses with or without brain cellsPain hurts much less if its topped off with beating your mates to top of a climb.0 -
I'd been hunting around for for some chat on green socks and got excited to find this thread in my search - only to find it's someone whingeing about "spoilers"... Well, it certainly spoiled it for me.
Can we put "Not Green Socks" on threads from now on, please?0 -
SpecialGuestStar wrote:
Hey that's the profile of my ride today! Well a bit longer actually and may include the odd bridge so maybe not actually 'that' flat.Correlation is not causation.0 -
RichN95 wrote:Apparently the course features 19 roundabouts.
OK this is very like my ride today. It might also rain here.Correlation is not causation.0 -
This is a GT so we should have a spoiler per stage. An overriding spoiler for a stage race should only be for the smaller ones. With the ridiculously good line up I am sure there will be a ton to talk about.
Re green socks. The BR pro race community have that covered
viewtopic.php?f=40002&t=12929935&hilit=green+socksContador is the Greatest0 -
Valverde says he will work for Nairo if needed but says he has a strong chance to finish high and is in good shape and form. May cause some issues later in the race if there are two leaders, one selfish.
http://m.cyclingnews.com/news/valverde- ... f-a-leaderContador is the Greatest0 -
Above The Cows wrote:RichN95 wrote:Apparently the course features 19 roundabouts.
OK this is very like my ride today. It might also rain here.
Plus they go round some more than once, so more like 22. There's going to be some skill involved in getting teams to slow from 60+, round the roundabout and up to speed again without losing too much time. OPQS time0 -
Hope Bertie is on form. It will be good to see a Quintana Froome Contador shoot off!0
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frenchfighter wrote:Valverde says he will work for Nairo if needed but says he has a strong chance to finish high and is in good shape and form. May cause some issues later in the race if there are two leaders, one selfish.
http://m.cyclingnews.com/news/valverde- ... f-a-leader
Doubt Nairo will lose much sleep to the challenge from a guy convincingly trounced by Peraud and Pinot a few weeks ago. (I'll never forgive Movistar for fielding Valvader at the Tour over Naironman, despite the promise of a Vuelta Nairo/Froome/Contador showdown).
...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
Good to see you back Maca. Nice avatar.Contador is the Greatest0
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inseine wrote:Local times.........
19:04 MTN-Qhubeka
19:08 Cofidis
19:12 Europar
19:16 Giant-Shimano
19:20 AG2R
19:24 Caja Rural
19:28 IAM Cycling
19:32 GreenEdge
19:36 Cannondale
19:40 FDJ
19:44 Lampre-Merida
19:48 BMC
19:52 Trek
19:56 Belkin
20:00 Garmin
20:04 Lotto-Belisol
20:08 Astana
20:12 Katusha
20:16 Team Sky
20:20 Omega Pharma Quick Step
20:24 Tinkoff-Saxo
20:28 Movistar
Excellent scheduling, should finish just before Dr Who starts.0 -
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Alan's right. I hadn't looked at the schedules. Assumed it was on at 7pm (UK time).TailWindHome wrote:Twitter: @RichN950
