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  • hypster
    hypster Posts: 1,229
    It's live on Freeview channel 95 Freesports early every morning as well. If recording make sure you record the following program as well because it normally runs over.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    The 2 min highlight on tw@tter are plenty.
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  • ShutupJens
    ShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    The 2 min highlight on tw@tter are plenty.

    Yep theres a short round up on youtube a couple of hours after each stage finish. More than enough!
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    The 2 min highlight on tw@tter are plenty.

    Especially as their on screen graphics now seem to get switched off at the 20kms to go mark.
    So much hype over a 10 minute drag uphill.
    So far it's been last year's the Tour of Britain, with the oven door left open, instead of the fridge.
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  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    Dorset Boy wrote:
    40 degrees in Australia is like 30 degrees over here - it's a much drier heat than in the UK. Humidity is the real killer rather than absolute temperature.
    But how would you know what 30 degrees feels like? :P
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  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,556
    M.R.M. wrote:
    Dorset Boy wrote:
    40 degrees in Australia is like 30 degrees over here - it's a much drier heat than in the UK. Humidity is the real killer rather than absolute temperature.
    But how would you know what 30 degrees feels like? :P

    :D:lol: I'm old enough to have experienced both, albeit 30 degrees in the UK is rare, except of course in sunny Dorset where it's that temperature everyday from June to August. 8) :wink:
  • ocdupalais
    ocdupalais Posts: 4,317
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    Egan Bernal doesn’t look convinced on being told he’s massively asthmatic and as a precaution needs to drink this can of inhaler.
  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    They are just reassembling a new version of Sky bot.
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    No surprises as Porte takes it but Impey in 2nd will probably take the overall (no one thought he was a contender for some reason). Bernal in 4th.
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    This race clearly doesn't provoke much interest. Impey provides Scott with s bit of a surprise overall winner though Greipel gets the better of Ewan again on the last stage.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Wilunga Hill had some fun crosswinds.

    Can’t find the 2 min vid of the final stage.


    But yes, this is just a season warm up for the fans.

    Pre season friendly.
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  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    Just watched the last 5k of the final stage

    Was a great finish, lots going on and plenty trying something on to mix it up.

    Completely agree with the comments re Caleb Ewan sprint. Looks wrong.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    Decent debut by Scott Davies.
  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    Pross wrote:
    Decent debut by Scott Davies.

    Chris Lawless too, if we're talking young Brits.
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  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    Shirley Basso wrote:
    Just watched the last 5k of the final stage

    Was a great finish, lots going on and plenty trying something on to mix it up.

    Completely agree with the comments re Caleb Ewan sprint. Looks wrong.

    Ewans got (along with Marezko) the most aero sprinting position I have ever seen, comparing the numbers he sticks 1300 ish out for his kick, where Greipel, who is far less aero puts out 1900 with an average of 1600 for his kick. that's a pretty staggering difference...
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    philbar72 wrote:
    Shirley Basso wrote:
    Just watched the last 5k of the final stage

    Was a great finish, lots going on and plenty trying something on to mix it up.

    Completely agree with the comments re Caleb Ewan sprint. Looks wrong.

    Ewans got (along with Marezko) the most aero sprinting position I have ever seen, comparing the numbers he sticks 1300 ish out for his kick, where Greipel, who is far less aero puts out 1900 with an average of 1600 for his kick. that's a pretty staggering difference...

    Yes, the empty bucket next to me when Greipel sprints versus the full bucket of sick next to me when I see Ewan sprint is also a staggering difference.
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  • lettingthedaysgoby
    lettingthedaysgoby Posts: 1,732
    Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it works.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    lettingthedaysgoby wrote:
    Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it works.

    Me, obviously.
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  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    lettingthedaysgoby wrote:
    Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it works.

    Me, obviously.

    Yes to be fair that was made quite clear!!
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    lettingthedaysgoby wrote:
    Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it works.

    I'm not convinced it's a safe technique. He almost lost it hitting a bump on a sprint at the ToB (I think). His weight is too far forward.
  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    lettingthedaysgoby wrote:
    Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it works.

    Heathen
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    Pross wrote:
    lettingthedaysgoby wrote:
    Who cares what it looks like? If it works, it works.

    I'm not convinced it's a safe technique. He almost lost it hitting a bump on a sprint at the ToB (I think). His weight is too far forward.

    I'm not a fan of his position, but let's be fair, sprinters crash a fair bit whatever their position. I'm pretty sure he's not been especially 'crashy' in his career.
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  • m.r.m.
    m.r.m. Posts: 3,473
    If Cavendish incorporates it into his skillset he will never be finished. :P
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  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    M.R.M. wrote:
    If Cavendish incorporates it into his skillset he will never be finished. :P
    cav does already get low. just not stoopid low....
  • ocdupalais
    ocdupalais Posts: 4,317
    It’s not Tour Down Under and doesn’t deserve its own thread, but man; Steele Van Hoff sure has some legs...
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/cadel-evans-great-ocean-road-race-towards-zero-race-melbourne-2018/elite-men/results/
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    OCDuPalais wrote:
    It’s not Tour Down Under and doesn’t deserve its own thread, but man; Steele Van Hoff sure has some legs...
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/cadel-evans-great-ocean-road-race-towards-zero-race-melbourne-2018/elite-men/results/
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