TDF 2017: Stage 4- Mondorf-les-Bains - Vittel 207.5kms *Spoilers*

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  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 27,760
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Nearly 13 minutes.

    I have succumbed and got myself Eurosport player and am enjoying Moto 3.

    Moto 3 is where it's at. Not so much Steve Cummings as usual today.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    KingstonGraham wrote:
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Nearly 13 minutes.

    I have succumbed and got myself Eurosport player and am enjoying Moto 3.

    Moto 3 is where it's at. Not so much Steve Cummings as usual today.

    Moto 3 is awesome even without Stevo in his natural place, although I am enjoying this Dutch history of the EU on the commentary feed.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,160
    Richmond Racer 2 wrote:
    hopefully not a Bouha-ha-ha-nni day

    God have pity on anyone who decided to pick today as their day to watch an entire stage to see what all the fuss is about

    Tuesdays are one of my working from home days. Obviously tomorrow is not only an office day but I've also got several meetings.
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 27,760
    Disappointing you can't select to constantly see the helicopter feed.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Look what I came across today on my morning ride? I found the farmer and he managed to fish her out using a tractor and a rope. Praise be the cows.

    19665395_10159186200670556_5109120375080210593_n_zpsjeg8d6b0.jpg
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,391
    What a silly moo!
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Indeed!
    Correlation is not causation.
  • dish_dash
    dish_dash Posts: 5,642
    poor cow!
  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,031
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Look what I came across today on my morning ride? I found the farmer and he managed to fish her out using a tractor and a rope. Praise be the cows.

    19665395_10159186200670556_5109120375080210593_n_zpsjeg8d6b0.jpg


    Well done, a lot of people would have just left it.
    [Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Stevo is hovering near the back.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • pat1cp
    pat1cp Posts: 766
    This really is mind numbing. :|
    http://tinyurl.com/332edp
    http://tinyurl.com/2nu7r3
  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    edited July 2017
    I wonder if the Wanty Gobert team get fed up of looking at that stem? That dayglo colour must hurt your eyes after a lone 200km breakaway. No wonder they wear sunglasses.

    fullpage_cube-wanty-rondevanvlaanderen.jpg

    Its burning my laptop screen
    "The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,655
    This terrace in Delft is lovely, thanks for asking.
    _
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 27,760
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Stevo is hovering near the back.

    There he is, number 93 proudly getting the jersey some airtime on Moto 3
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 27,760
    So can Sagan get the polka dot jersey if he gets the point for the climb today?
  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    Solartastic!
  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    I think those Cube bikes look smart on the TV - and they've nearly been on how many hours in the last 3 days?? Msr Cube will be delighted
  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    FocusZing wrote:
    Solartastic!

    That several hectares of solar panels might keep my iPhone's horrendous battery powered for more than a few hours.
    "The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby
  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    ^2, I would like to see a Picasso themed one. Some pro with a wonky face...
  • pat1cp
    pat1cp Posts: 766
    It must be purgatory for the commentators too.
    http://tinyurl.com/332edp
    http://tinyurl.com/2nu7r3
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 27,760
    Fair play, average speed 41 kmh. He could have done 21 and they'd have stayed behind.
  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    Must take a lot of core strength to rest your forearms on the bars like that, in a TT position.
    When I've tried it (for a minute) the steering was all over the place with every bump in the road.
    "The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby
  • lettingthedaysgoby
    lettingthedaysgoby Posts: 1,732
    Has anything happened yet?
  • larkim
    larkim Posts: 2,485
    "He didn't start last year as he was injured in a nocturne dispute on the eve of the French championship."

    Loving the translations...
    2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
    2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
    2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
    2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
    2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
    2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Ha ha now they're having a conversation about which mineral water is better. The order is:

    1. Chaudfontaine
    2. Spa
    3. San Pellegrino

    Vittel doesn't figure.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • larkim
    larkim Posts: 2,485
    Does a solo breakaway more or less guarantee €2,000 for the combativity award? Not a bad way to earn a few quid.
    2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
    2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
    2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
    2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
    2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
    2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)
  • dish_dash
    dish_dash Posts: 5,642
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Ha ha now they're having a conversation about which mineral water is better. The order is:

    1. Chaudfontaine
    2. Spa
    3. San Pellegrino

    Vittel doesn't figure.

    That's easy... it's Borjomi
  • pat1cp
    pat1cp Posts: 766
    I think he's gonna do it......
    http://tinyurl.com/332edp
    http://tinyurl.com/2nu7r3
  • dinyull
    dinyull Posts: 2,979
    ben@31 wrote:
    I wonder if the Wanty Gobert team get fed up of looking at that stem? That dayglo colour must hurt your eyes after a lone 200km breakaway. No wonder they wear sunglasses.

    fullpage_cube-wanty-rondevanvlaanderen.jpg

    Its burning my laptop screen

    I've often wondered about their stem and bars without being bored enough to google.

    I know Cube's generally come in "lairy" colours, but are those Ritchey stems and bars available to the public in that colour?*.

    *Not that I'm remotely interested in them for my bikes!
  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    pat1cp wrote:
    I think he's gonna do it......

    No way.

    The peloton have just been taking it easy during the unimportant miles. Within several km to go the sprinters lead out trains will be picking up the pace to a frenzy.
    Sagan will be going through the sound barrier while pedalling with just his left leg and giving the crowd a royal wave.
    "The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby

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