TDF 2017: 23rd July - Montgeron / Paris Champs-Élysées - 103Kms *Spoilers*

RonB

Awww away with you. The prettiest road in the world (TM) is now on the bucket list!

emadden

RonB wrote:

Black shorts for Bling, keeping it classy

I would just like to take the opportunity to thank Blazing and ATC for the tremendous previews for each of the spoiler threads for this years Tour. Often more fun than the stages themselves; it's great work folks

Pity he couldnt get the right green for his helmet though... loses style points accordingly.

above_the_cows

It always amazes me how the clothing providers manage to get new colour combinations so quickly, e.g. Matthews new shorts with the tasteful green stripe.


And these Donnons des Elles au Vélo women who rode the whole route to try and raise the status of women's cycling are freaking awesome.

RichN95.

Another dull fact. In the last 30 years, almost 50% of Tours have been won on Pinarellos. 14 out of 30.

above_the_cows

RonB wrote:

Awww away with you. The prettiest road in the world (TM) is now on the bucket list!

It's definitely worth a trip, because you get to do the horrible Mont du Chat as well and if you survive spend the afternoon on the very nice beach on the lake in Aix-Les-Bains.

above_the_cows

Bertie's had that hurty on his elbow for a LONG time this Tour.

above_the_cows

What is Stevo doing, he's up the front. This won't do.

rick_chasey

RichN95 wrote:

Another dull fact. In the last 30 years, almost 50% of Tours have been won on Pinarellos. 14 out of 30.

If ya count Lance & Contador (which you should) imagine the rest were mainly Treks.

above_the_cows

Zubeldia, up the front!

Mad_Malx

Haimar!!!!

rick_chasey

Contador's last TdF.


Sad times. The first generation I saw from n00bs is coming to an end.

rick_chasey

Interesting seeing who spends time saying well done to Chris, who gives a quick wave and who doesn't bother.


Well, if you're a nerd anyway.

rick_chasey

Also is that rose champagne?

yourpaceormine

Rick Chasey wrote:

Also is that rose champagne?

Fizzy prune juice. #marginalgains

RonB

Tusker?

Mad_Malx

Very dark rosé that

hypster

ben@31 wrote:

Can Landa still take 2 seconds of Bardet to clinch 3rd? I know today's stage isn't supposed to be competitive but 1 or 2 seconds is do-able

Won't Sky be finishing in formation at the back of the field though? I would imagine it's more likely that the commissaires will deduct a few seconds just to make things more clear cut for Bardet's podium credentials.

kleinstroker

Not sure about the benefits of Froomes crotch cam!

above_the_cows

kleinstroker wrote:

Not sure about the benefits of Froomes crotch cam!

Good for crabbing.

RichN95.

hypster wrote:

ben@31 wrote:

Can Landa still take 2 seconds of Bardet to clinch 3rd? I know today's stage isn't supposed to be competitive but 1 or 2 seconds is do-able

Won't Sky be finishing in formation at the back of the field though? I would imagine it's more likely that the commissaires will deduct a few seconds just to make things more clear cut for Bardet's podium credentials.

Probably not. Firstly, they don't have that much time to play with and secondly, they won the team competition so they all get have their photo on the podium instead.

above_the_cows

KIRY! Having a beer! Top. 8)

Anyone see what kind of beer?

emadden

RichN95 wrote:

Another dull fact. In the last 30 years, almost 50% of Tours have been won on Pinarellos. 14 out of 30.

Although some of Indurain's bikes were not Pinarellos... just over-stickered :-)

above_the_cows

Who's in the back of the Sky car?

rick_chasey

This woman who's on the commentary does NOT have a voice for telly.

Shuuuutup.

above_the_cows

God I hope they're not drinking Heineken?

Kattenpis.

above_the_cows

Who remembers when the Tour coverage was sponsored by Kronenburg Seize Cent Soxiante Quatre? First French I learned that.

emadden

Above The Cows wrote:

It always amazes me how the clothing providers manage to get new colour combinations so quickly, e.g. Matthews new shorts with the tasteful green stripe.

Most of the team kit/equipment sponsors provide the teams with kit in the various tour colours just in case... The same with frames. Although they usually only provide frames for team leaders. I reckon Froome's yellow bike was actually built up before the Tour even started.

I remember a few years ago there was a picture inside one of the team trucks and there was a yellow built up bike ready...

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Landa long range breakaway! :shock:

tailwindhome

LANDA ATTACKS!!!!!!!!!
LOL

lettingthedaysgoby

Landa!