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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on November 13, 2020, 03:12:42 PM
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The 2020 and 2021 events have both now been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive James Mason said the organisation had to focus on getting the industry back on its feet before planning a big cycling event which might not go ahead.
He said: "The uncertainty in front of us meant it was impossible to plan or commit the resource that the race needs.
"This has been a mutual decision made by Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and we will all now look forward to putting all our energies into bringing the race back bigger and better than ever in 2022."
Yann Le Moenner, director general of ASO, said: “This work is obviously not wasted and we will collectively do our best to relaunch the event in 2022 and give the chance to the world's best riders to be on the Yorkshire roads in front of one of the most enthusiastic audiences the cycling world has ever seen.”
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Geraint Thomas will be among three Tour de France winners in the the Étoile de Bessèges, a five-day race that begins on Wednesday, 3 February.
The 34-year-old Welshman will be joined by Team Ineos colleague Egan Bernal and Vincenzo Nibali.
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"Following discussions with British Cycling, our sponsors, City of Lincoln Council and Lincolnshire Police, we will continue to explore the possibility of a rearranged date in Autumn but we will always remain conscious of this ongoing pandemic and the Public Health implications."
The Lincoln Grand Prix men's race had been running continuously since 1956 but was cancelled in 2020 as a result of the pandemic.
Not an event I was aware of.
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Is it the cycling you're interested in? Or just what they're wearing???? Honest answer now!!
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;D men in Lycra - of course 8)
Then there's the scenery. la Tour have fabulous camera shots and French history without leaving my sofa. No need for a Passport or visa. No need to change up money ...........
It's the accidents though :o - if they thought about falling off: ever : they would go home to their Mums ........
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I'm quite an expert at falling off a bike. And crashing. No sense of balance and easily distracted by scenery so forget to look where i'm going. Usually giggling too much to notice if it hurt.
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Whereas I concentrate too much on avoiding the potholes >:( so don't enjoy the scenery >:( :-\
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Second day of live cycling from Belgium on TV.
Great to have it back. :)
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Adam Yates took a heavy tumble :o in UEA - came 2nd over all 8)
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Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering banned testosterone in 2011 "knowing or believing" it was to help dope an unnamed rider.
A medical tribunal ruled Freeman ordered Testogel with the knowledge "it was to be administered to an athlete to improve their athletic performance".
It added that Freeman's actions were "incapable of innocent explanation".
British Cycling said the finding was "extremely disturbing".
Freeman had previously admitted 18 of 22 charges against him but denied the central charge about the purpose of the Testogel order.
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So sad. Of course, was this product actually administered and if so, to whom :-\ :'(
Been watching Paris-Nice round up each evening :-). Teo landed heavily and was immediately withdrawn on head injury protocol: the other guy, earlier in the week, obviously stunned - was allowed to continue :-\. The Team Dr got him onto the bike and away B4 the Commisers [sp] arrived!
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Paris-Nice isn't 'nice' any more ::)
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Go Cav go. 🚴♂️
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:bouncing:
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Exciting 1st stage win for Gianni Moscon in the Tour of the Alps.
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Oh! What you watching that on?
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Giro d Italia on S4C - in Welsh ::)
Dry in Torrino ......... and plenty of spectators to give support.
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Hi-lights show in English. So will catch up later. Don't like it much until they get to the mountains ;)
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;D. years ago the balloon placed at the various markers at the end of Procycling races were stuffed into a transit van. Now each 1 has a motor home of it's own ;D. What a job. Lovely scenery. Getting to the site the evening B4, cooking, enjoying the view, sleeping - blowing up the appropriate balloon about an hour B4 the racers arrive .......... OK unless it rains of course ::)
I do wonder where the technicians sleep if the balloons have the motorhome ;)
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3 weeks of le Giro done, Simon Yates came in 3rd
Now it's le Dephanea [sp] for 5 days with 'G' in his white glasses.
Not long B4 le Tour 8)
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I didn’t watch much of the Giro but I kept up to date with the leader, if Geraint is in good form this week I hope he makes to TDF team 🙂
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Great to hear from you :great:
G seems 2 B on form, however, Froome is struggling. They 4get that they aren't getting any younger ;D
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I forget Froome isnt a Sky rider any more, or that Sky are now Ineos ;D
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It's a bit like knitting at times ;D Froome in White?
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Well it's begun. WHOA what crashes too. Stupid bl***dy woman, facing away from the peloton approaching her at over 35 mph: was hit by a cyclist 🚴♀️ which caused a domino effect :o :o followed later by another crash with more 🚴♀️ s being tumbled ...........
It will be interesting 2 C how many being in the morning :-\. I suppose the positive is that the weather was dry!
Day 11 will be interesting ;)
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More news on Froome tomorrow, I’m sure a lot of the riders will be sore after coming off today, they were nasty crashes. Shame Porte was caught up in it but at least Geraint wasn’t :)
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Richie probably thought "OH! not again!" .......... :-\. 3 abandoned yesterday, await today's start with interest.
It worries me - how the girls pee whilst cycling :-\
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WHOA that was good despite the intermittent rain showers. I looked at properties for sale in Brittany - as you do ;D
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What a stage :o Geraint in trouble again but hopefully he can carry on :)
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Carnage! what about Cadel Evans and Peter Sagan in the end few yards, he held onto his bike all through the skidding down the road :o. Cadel didn't get up :-\
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Caleb Ewan not Cadel Evans he’s an old man now ;D ;D ;D ;D
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At least you were watching ;D
Can hardly wait for tomorrow's edition ::) 2 C how many abandon. Do U miss going over to watch ?
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I do love going to watch the tour but I’m missing going to France :-\ we had hoped to go this summer but its not going to happen :(
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Looking forwards to 1.00 p.m. DH didn't see that any1 has abandoned thus far.
Time Trial tomorrow, boring ...........
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What a finish :parti:
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It was absolutely astounding. Such a lovely thing to happen :clapping:
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I've never seen Cav so emotional. Like Marc Marquis winning at Saxonring [sp] after months of rehabilitation folioing a terrific hi-side which broke his shoulder: Cav has shown that he Still Has It. Bet his phone hasn't stopped ringing ;D.
I can't understand why 'kleenex' aren't there with large boxes do you? After all, there's no room for a pocket in Lycra ;D.
Time trial tomorrow >yawn<
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Did He, Did He ........... :-\ ...... or did Cav baulk another cyclist 🚴?
He did win, he did :medal:.
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How ive missed seeing that set of gnashers crossing the winning line, now twice in a few days :)
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Not as many tears today :-))) would love to see the communications between Cav and Cal Crutchlow ......
The woman with the banner has been traced :o I suspect that she is full of remorse.
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9 🚴♀️ outside the time limit last night, a few more withdrawals. G was asked why he was still in the Race: "I don't know" ........ dry replyor what ;D but not dry for very long yesterday. Torrential 🌧
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Cav is going for the record ........... what a day!
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Hard day today for the cyclists but a good day to watch on tv.
I knew Cav won the stage yesterday before I saw the finish but I was still holding my breath at the end ::)
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;D. I saw it 3 times after and still held my breath ...........
I'm ready for 2 day! Up Mnt Ven Tuxe - twice? Gosh my spelling is good this morning :D. Will it be snowy up there to add to the Tour's dreadful weather record, or intensely hot!
Speak later ........ enjoy.
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Phew :D. Can't call it. Hopefully Cav and G will get into the finish within the time limit ........
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Poor Luke Rowe didnt make the time :-\ but Cav and G did ;D
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I think 7 stepped off during the day?
Onwards. And upwards ............
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Sagan didnt start yesterday a combination of a sore knee and the Tokyo olympics coming up. I think if the riders are going to the olympics and are out of the running at the TDF more are going leave.
I havent seen Didi yet, is he there ?
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A couple of times during the 1st week but not since .............
I think that if they are going to another Event, they shouldn't be on le Tour ! although it is probably a good training : I also don't believe that the Olympics should take place and can't understand any1 wanting to participate.
There was talk last week between Ned and David about making the Grand Tours more green ;D. Then U see all the support vehicles, the Team coaches, the travelling between stages, the entourage prior to each Stage .......... the easiest way to make the Tours green would be to stay at home and ZOOM it all ::)
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Ive watched the highlights :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy: :jiggy:
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It's early start today :o which meant setting the alarm ;D
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Didi spotted in the ☀️ on Sunday :-)))
Raining now ....... so roads are slippery :o
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Oh I haven’t spotted Didi at all, I was wondering if he was there 😁
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Yep. Another mountain stage tomorrow?
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Feeding - 'G'
training - between November and June slowly chisels his weight down with fish, salad, vegetables, quinoa and hog-fibred rice and pasta. Healthy fats from avocados, salmon and olive oil gives extra energy and supports the immune system
pre-race dinner salmon with low-fibre, easy2digest white rice. Breakfast [this gets to me ;D] ham omelette, bread and honey, fruit and yoghurt, porridge or muesli (I'm done already ) fruit smoothing and an espresso. Add to that B4 a mountain stage, pasta or rice ........ PHEW! That would last me a week :o and he hasn't done yet.
mid-race consumes two 500ml bottles of energy drinks or water per hour. Snackes every half an hour, aiming for 60-90g of carbs per hour. Rice cakes, flapjacks and panini followed to softer energy bars and gels.
post race recovery shake immediately, a bowl of tuna and rice or quinoa and chicken. Dinner chicken and rice or pork rags with pasta. With broccoli or beetroot salad. During 3 week le Tour he will consume around 21kg of energising white rice.
PHEW++. It can't do riders guts any good over a long period of time ........... :-\
He enjoys a 🍺 / 🍻 with his mates 'off season' as well as Welsh cakes ;-)
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You wouldn’t think a breakfast like that would be recommended before a stage :o :o :o :o :o
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That would keep me going all day ;D - he didn't say what time he gets out of bed though!
Did U see the Santa ............ :D it takes all sorts. What a DAY!
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Well that's Lewis home: now it's up to Cav not to fall off in Paris !
He didn't fall off but carried the green jersey to 3rd - considering he wasn't even on le Tour until 3.5 weeks ago ......... 8)
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Yes boxed in so couldnt get going really, shame but he has equalled the record and win green :cancan:
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G had to abandon after a crash, probably due to the after effects of those during le Tour? Good result over all though.
I Cav in Japan? I can't remember.
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Olympic road race and guess what ….. Geraint crashed :-\ He gets more than his fair share of bad luck.
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Yep - see my post. Also, an unknown won the Ladies race :o although Van de Bruton thought she had got it because they hadn't realised that she had made the break and scarpered.
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Didn't they do well 8) :congrats:
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Track cycling is good to watch, I’ve really enjoyed it. Lots of new young riders getting a chance to ride in the olympics but Its been a difficult time for them to get experience at the highest level because of covid.
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Pro-racing begins across the UK soon. I don't know if we will get to any starts/finishes, I need to check the routes.
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Tour of Britain is in the botanic gardens not far from me hopefully I’ll go and have a look 😁
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Get your flags ready ? we have a large Swiss cow bell ;D
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THE TOUR SERIES RETURNS ON SUNDAY (town/city cycling racing - fast and furious)
After over 800 days away the Tour Series returns this weekend with the North Yorkshire market town of Guisborough hosting Round One on Sunday (8 August).
Can Canyon dhb SunGod become the first team to complete a hat trick of Tour Series titles?
Will CAMS Basso retain their women's title?
And who will be the new stars of crit racing crowned this month?
Check out everything you need to know before the opening event in our preview.
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This month's Brother UK Cycling Podcast is a Tour Series special.
Featuring interviews with organisers, teams and riders, including reigning British circuit race champion Joey Walker and former champion Rebecca Durrell, it's a great listen to ahead of Round One.
Since its inaugural edition in 2009, the Tour Series has become a cornerstone of the British racing calendar, helped in part by the ITV4 highlights shows from each round.
The event has also attracted Britain’s star riders: Olympic champions Tom Pidcock, Laura Kenny, Ed Clancy, Dani Rowe, Elinor Barker, Katie Archibald, Joanna Rowsell-Shand and Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey have all lit up the series.
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Dreadful crash for Laura earlier :-\ - now the Final get-together Ceremony taking place
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Awful coverage of le Vuelta .............
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Even S4C have let you down, fortunately we have Sky TV seems like its only on Quest and Eurosport. Lots of people were asking on Twitter if it was in ITV but its not, I’m sure it must get a good audience even on ITV 4.
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ITV4 is awful - mostly chat between the 'experts', as well as talking about the race but not showing what they were discussing!
Cav signed for Tour of Britain - 5-12 th September :-*
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Tour of Britain rolled out across Cornwall this morning 8) but the peloton has split. No helicopter 🚁 due to mist, so we don't know why. Yet.
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Its near here tomorrow, weather forecast is good :)
The local council has asked people not to go and watch at the start, same goes in Wednesday when its down west, I really don’t understand why standing watching the start of a cycle race is bad but sitting for a few hours watching football is ok >:(
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Aberaeron - at the public have been asked not to attend. I suppose the amount of traffic there would be horrendous. That road invites lots of accidents under usual conditions :-\. There aren't many viewing spots along that route to Borth, though they should go by the house I sold 40 years ago ;D. There was a fire in Borth on Friday, don't know how much that will impact on the Sprint?
Could you find a spot along the route for a look-C? Misty yesterday, hot across Dartmoor today. Wonder what 2morrow will bring, it's a Time Trial?
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Beautiful morning here :)
Its the team time trial tiday so I’m not bothering to go and watch ::) DH and DS know a good place to watch but so will every other cyclist in the area ;D
Three teams were in hotels here last night and tonight including Richie Porte ;D
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There was a fire in Borth on Friday so I sent a message to the Tour organisers in case the Sprint along the sea front would be compromised. I had a lovely reply 8). I think that we get a better 'view' on 📺 ;-). Also, it's too warm for me.
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I asked my DH how can I see you on tv, he says there are two men dressed as dragons not far away :rofl:
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:lol: ......... breathing fire all the while?
It's a bit boring 2 B honest. Roll on (see what I did there) 2morrow ;)
I waited 6 days 2 C DH at le Tour but the camera pointed in the other direction every time >:(. He was standing on the opposite corner ::) but he brought back 'photos++. Some a bit of a blur :o
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Early start for the riders today, hopefully the scenery will make up for it 😁
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FabULUS though with the 5 mins lead we didn't get to C the house which we sold 40 years ago >:( the camera was pointing THE WRONG WAY ;D
Rain 4 cast. But so far, through Barmouth now, it's bright ☀️ from a blue 🌌 . The peloton are chatting away between themselves, probably putting off the thoughts of the Gt Orme which they will ride twice :o. They won't appreciate the scenery but we are, although we don't know from Barmouth North at all. Good shots of Cader Idris earlier 8) be a lovely view from the top!
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I went to north Wales for the first time last year I’m ashamed to admit, but we had a lovely holiday when we did ;)
We drove to the top of the great orme, part of the way up we stopped and watched seals lying in a little cove, good views from the top, even though it was November it was a clear day. We also saw the wild goats, I hope they will be on best behaviour today ;D
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WOW! I had no idea that the Orme was accessible! All I know of Llandudno is that it is a retirement area with similar frontage to Aberystwyth. Hotels along a Prom.
HOT++ there. No goats. Since they took over the town in 2020 many have been moved ...... to set up herds elsewhere ;-). ? curry anyone ?
They were donated from Kashmir.
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WOW!
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During yesterdays stage a young lad was racing on the pavement slightly ahead of the pro-cyclists, 1 who handed him a bottle for his efforts 8).
Similar to Fabio Quarteraro yesterday: he noted a sign in the crowd supporting him so he went over to the fencing at the end of the session to throw his gloves up to her: they fitted too - a bigger smile you won't find on those fans rewarded for their support :great:
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Cycling is a very accessible sport for fans (in non covid times) and its free to watch at the side if a road ;D
I think its been a great week for showcasing cycling in britain, ive enjoyed it :)
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Yep. It's been great following from the comfort of the sofa 8).
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That's another week ticked off the list ;). Mainly fine weather throughout.
? what's next ?
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Paris - Roubaix is in October, its a spring race usually and its had good weather for years, now its October it could be very difficult if the weather is wet, lots of slippery cobbles :o
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:o makes it more interesting!
It amazes me how these professionals are travelling/cycling every week. They don't know which Continent they may be in at any one time ;D. Pete Kennick (sp) was chatting about France whilst commentating, how he rode through with no idea how beautiful parts might be. What a waste of scenery !
I think there's an event in Oxfordshire soon? Must do a search.
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On BBC 2 right now and most afternoons though Time Trials are boring ;D
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Have you seen the news about Chris Anker Sorensen the Danish rider, now commentator. He was covering the cycling for Danish tv but when he was out for a ride he was hit by a car and killed :'( so sad
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:'(. no. Cycles don't have a chance against other vehicles :'(
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Women's Tour sets off from Bicester soon as far as Banbury ........ Team announced yesterday 8) (3rd October I think)
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WOW that was good in lovely Autumnal ☀️ from Belgium.
Men's Tour 2morrow !
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Good result: Paris-Reubeux (sp) - next week the girls are in Oxfordshire 8)
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Have U seen how STEEEP :o that inside track is !! they had to put a ladder up to clear broken bits of surface last night. Chris Boardman remembers someone skidding along, gathering splinters in his legs: I remember it took 6 hours in a bath with someone removing splinters with tweezers!
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I went to see the track cycling test event for the London Olympics, its very steep and very warm in the veladrome. Both my better half and DS have cycled in the Newport veladrome and said its quite scary the first time ;D
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Scary doesn't cover it ;D. From Roubaix tonight, but no cobbles ;D
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Alex going for his World hour record in Mexico :o 20 mins. 2 cycle. 2015 the last time.
He didn't quite make it. He was knackered after ......... why do they put themselves through it :-\. He has haemophilia apparently so was raising funds for research.
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Mark Cavendish seriously injured in a Maddison race :'(
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Ah the madison, I’ve seen the photo from his hospital bed and his list if injuries but I didnt know how he did it ::)
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Awful. He's got a new book due out this week ;-).
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British cyclist Mark Cavendish was assaulted by four armed men during a burglary at his home on 27 November.
Cavendish, 36, said he, his wife Peta and their children were threatened "at knifepoint" by the men and he was "violently attacked".
The Manx rider was suffering from two broken ribs and a collapsed lung sustained in a crash on 21 November.
Essex Police said none of the family sustained serious injuries but were "incredibly shaken" by the incident.
They added the group stole a Louis Vuitton suitcase and two "high-value" watches and that no arrests had yet been made.
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What a horrible experience, I really hope they find the people who did this :-\
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That is horrible. Where is home for him - is it the Isle of Man?
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Down in the South of England for ease of travel I believe. He is a Manx Man born and bred.
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That is horrible. Where is home for him - is it the Isle of Man?
The report said Essex police are investigating.
I’m sure I saw a recording of a footballer chasing off burglars online recently. It must be a horrible experience especially with children being in the property :-\
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How do people find out where footballers etc. live? It's the surprise element - the attackers know exactly how to frighten and intimidate.
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Dutch cyclist Amy Pieters is in an induced coma following a fall during a training ride with the national team in Alicante this week.
Pieters, 30, lost consciousness after the collision and was taken to hospital by air ambulance.
The Dutch national road race champion had surgery to relieve pressure on her brain caused by the fall.
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3 men arrested after burglary at Mark's home.
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On Twitter last night Luke Rowe asked if anyone in Cardiff wanted to swap 20 Christmas crackers for a team jersey : a couple of hours later he posted a photo of the swap ;D ;D ;D ;D
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How can I access ........ :-*
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I think you need to follow him in twitter to see ???
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I had a lookC at his twitter account ;-).
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Egan Bernall critical :'( after crashing into a parked lorry at speed. Apparently there is a large dent in the back :o. Lorry 1, Egan 0. He is now conscious.
Reading Cav's new book which is quite entertaining. He does like the 'F' word ;D
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Yes I saw the photos of the bus, how could you ride into a bus :o Ineos listed his injuries :-\ a long list
My DS had Cavs book for Christmas, I’ll have to borrow it ;)
No Tour down Under again this year, I havent looked at the cycling calendar for 2022 yet, I’ll have a look today if I remember but NFL still has 2 weekends to go and then 6 nations starts so cycling hasn’t been on my radar ;D
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Where as cycling as well as MotoGP are on our his/hers calendar ;)
Any news soon Amy Pieters?
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Tom Hidcock leading the cyclo-X in Arkansas :-*
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Nairo Quintana disqualified from 2022 Tour de France for drug infringement. :o - tramadol
Tom Dumerlan retires
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:-\ :'(. U can be as fit as you think you can be ; however :-\
Olympian Katie Archibald said she tried desperately to save her partner Rab Wardell as he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in bed beside her.
The champion cyclist expressed her devastation after Wardell, a mountain biker, died aged 37 on Tuesday morning.
His death came two days after he won the Scottish MTB XC Championships in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Geraint Thomas: Former Tour de France winner targets Giro d'Italia in 2023
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Changes afoot in various pro-Teams ready for the Grand Tours 8). I can't remember who goes where ............ ::)
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I'm reading 'hills according to G' - mildly humorous, tongue in cheek ;D
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Dan Walker, off TV, had a nasty run in with a vehicle, photos of him in A&E looking very bashed about the face :-\. Good job he wasn't in Strictly at the time! Same with 1 of the F1 drivers, cycling accident at the beginning of the season - Lance Stroll. No practicing for him!
Cycling season started but it's rarely on TV until the large races begin :-\
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Crikey! Paris-Nice this week :o. Cyclists wrapped up against the cold French winds, cycling like fury to stay warm as well as a head of the game. :-*
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It is so exciting .......... ;) :-*
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Sadly - the woman's Tour of England is cancelled due to lack of sponsorships. Looks like the bottom has dropped out of the enthusiasm :'(
I suppose that road closures have to be paid for; plus any road maintenance to make it safe; all the support vehicles .......... :-\
THE WOMEN'S TOUR POSTPONED FOR 2023
We are disappointed to bring you the news that the Women’s Tour, the award-winning and trailblazing cycle race, will take a one-year hiatus in 2023.
Owing to a combination of increased running costs (approximately 20% higher in comparison to the 2022 race) and a reduced level of commercial support, it has proved impossible to deliver the event that we proposed for June.
The decision has been taken now following a three-week renewed appeal for funding, which included an incredibly popular crowdfunding scheme that was enthusiastically supported by over 500 of you.
We would like to thank everybody who donated or shared the story for their unwavering loyalty, as well as all the messages of goodwill that have been sent over the past month.
This outcome is incredibly disappointing for us and all of our stakeholders who were set to host this year’s race, and who have shown great support and understanding throughout this process. We will continue to work with them to explore opportunities for hosting world-class cycling events in the near future and look forward to the Women's Tour being back, better than ever, in 2024.
Thank you for your support.
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I can't believe it - the year is flying by :o
Former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas is "super excited" to be returning to the Giro d'Italia, which starts on Saturday, 6 May.
Thomas, 36, has been named in the Ineos Grenadiers team for the three-week race alongside Ben Swift and Tao Geoghegan Hart.
Former Giro winner Geoghegan Hart won April's Tour of the Alps, a race in which Thomas finished 15th.
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Aged 38 - yesterday - Mark has announced his Retirement . :'( :-*
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He'll be missed.
Glad he got to equal Eddie Mercks record, shame it wasn't to be to beat it , but he gave it all he had, a fine and fair entertainer for all cycling fans....🚲
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Hmmm. sounds like one more final push in his last Tour to get that record then? Allez Cav!
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Hopefully he doesn't sustain any injuries in his last season :-\
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British Cycling is to ban transgender women from the female category of its competitions following a nine-month review and consultation.
Under a new participation policy that the governing body said was "predicated on fairness", such athletes will compete in an 'open category' with men.
Female races will be "for those whose sex was assigned female at birth".
The changes will prevent riders such as Emily Bridges potentially being part of the British women's team.
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Its strange to see an obvious male with a beer belly riding along with the girls in a professional race. I did ask once why does he/she have a beer belly racing as they were in the Manchester Velodrome, the answer was, he/she doesn't have to train. :-X
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Why don't women put foot down with firm hand :-\ where are the sponsors in all this!
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Good grief Cavendish did well!
With a bit of help from his friends - Geraint Thomas in particular :yes:
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OH! missed that ....... G lost by a few minutes to a good rider yesterday.
It's been Cycle London today, forgot to watch ::)
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Oh CLKD it was absolutely stunning.
I didn't want to watch but he was ever so good.
As was GT who went and acted as a lead out man for his chum.
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Great! We watched on S4C - wish that my Welsh was better! I couldn't see how the Manx Missile was going to win after he dropped back with 2 to go. It was the hug at the end that. brought me to tears 8)
Now onto le Tour ;)
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Across France. In appalling weather ! fine, heavy, rain which caused a crash so Ethan Hyter is out for Ineos :'( and probably for le Tour.
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Tour de Suisse: Gino Mader dies aged 26 after stage five crash [down a ravine] :'(
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Ffs. That's just awful I hadn't been keeping an eye on things. A very sad day for cycling.
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One of Ineos riders involved too but he walked away. They know the route each morning: team talk as well as looking at maps and GPS. They know that down hill racing is dangerous ...... so could have taken foot off pedal. Adrenaline rules :'( [same as MotoGP].
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They know the risks, but it's the love of the ride in their blood. And as spectators we also want do not want to watch a 'tame ' slow ride along a cycle path. It's what they love to do, but a very very sad day. Just watched the tribute from his team mates and the peloton. It's a thrilling sport, but as today proves a dangerous one too.
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Well said. I've yet to see the tributes this morning.
As an aside: MotoGP riders have had several close shaves over the years: yesterday Marc Marques ran into Johan Zarco which could have been a traumatic amputation of Johan's R leg. The pit lane in Sazonring [Germany] is situated in the wrong place. A few near misses with MotoGP yesterday :-\. It's Sport - think of heading the ball in football and potential injuries in rugby ............
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30 mins to roll out in Bilbao - Rubert has been targeted in the night as well as areas in Paris :'(
Hopefully there will be a tribute to Gino Mader B4 the 3 weeks begin.
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Go Yates Bros., GO!
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The Devil was spotted yesterday 8)
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Just realised that Mark Renshaw is on the Astana Qazaqstan team - where he is to support Mark Cavendish.......
Ah just seen MR is there as a consultant. Hopefully that will still help. 🤞
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Mark Cavendish will have a familiar figure by his side for his final Tour de France as Mark Renshaw joins Astana-Qazaqstan for the duration of the race as ‘a sprint and lead-out consultant.’
Renshaw served as Cavendish’s lead-out man for nine seasons during spells at Highroad, QuickStep and Dimension Data, earning a reputation as the peloton’s foremost exponent of the art. The Australian retired from racing at the end of the 2019 campaign. He served as safety manager for last year's World Championships in Wollongong.
“I am really thrilled to return to the Tour de France with Astana Qazaqstan Team and Mark Cavendish as a sprint and lead-out consultant,” Renshaw said on Thursday in a statement released by the team.
What a race today :o 8)
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Couldn't believe the finish - seemingly neither could Wout van Aert. ::)
Victor Lafay definitely deserved it.
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With all his experience, Wout was well caught out!
Roll on tomorrow - later start, 2.00 p.m. Means that I'll have to do some chores ;D
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Wout van Art was robbed! he was pushed into the barrier even though he didn't crash >:(
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It was good to see Cavendish finishing up near the front. He ended up finishing 6th, not bad for somebody without a dedicated lead out man.
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Cav is savvy, will follow the wheel of any1 to get where he needs to. Lessens the stress for his Team too.
Roll out tomorrow ........ on 📺 at 2.00 p.m.
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The Devil has appeared on the side of the road - don't know how old he might be, but he appears fitter than I am ;D
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The Devil did look fit and healthy. Shame he was facing the wrong way to see the bikes!
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Playing to the rest of the World ........ apparently Wout wasn't pushed towards the barriers :-\
Settled in for today's race.
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That was a bit of a trek. :-\. at least it wasn't raining ::)
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WOW!
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Gosh Wout van Art really worked hard for his team. Poor bloke looked exhausted when he finished his stint, he did well to finish at all!
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What do they eat for breakfast, 3 Weetabix ;D. Bet he will be hauled out of bed for a pee sample at least twice tonight!
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Gosh that was close for Cavendish today.
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Yep. A whisker.
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:'(
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That was such a shame it really is.
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Who went down late on - nowt been said other than the suggestion at the time was Peter Sagan - also on his last Tour :-\
It wasn't Peter.
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Ned telling us that 'there will be a lightning finish' , at that moment there was a flash and thunder bolt here :D
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Nasty crash earlier on today :-\ all due to a spectator was holding out a mobile phone which caught handlebars !!!!
Lovely scenery. The Devil has been seen. 8)
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Wonderful exciting couple of days. Very cat and mouse.
Hard to predict who will win. Think the Devil is immortal..... How old just be be? I due the day when he is no longer seen at the Tour!.😈
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Rest day. They and us are glad of the break ;D
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The end is nigh :'( - I worry more about the ride into Paris followed by the racing than any other day! What happens if the yellow jersey were to crash :o :o . They have to complete the 3 weeks ......... I hold my breath every year :D. It is at least dry in Paris now.
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Now the Worlds in Glasgow and across Scotland - we are getting lots of golds :ola:
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Tour of Britain begins in Manchester tomorrow 8)
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Has any1 seen any1 famous? It's very hot for the riders! Plenty of support on the routes.
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It's great! Showing Britain off in hot sunshine, I don't pity the riders 1 jot!
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"We can confirm that earlier today our rider Nathan van Hooydonck became unwell while driving his car, leading to his involvement in a traffic accident," the team wrote in a statement posted to Twitter.
"He was subsequently transported to the hospital, where he is receiving good medical care. We cannot confirm rumours that his condition is critical. He is undergoing further medical examinations. Thank you all for your messages to Nathan and the team."
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4 any1 who attended the roadside crowds there's an opportunity to fill in a survey:
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Mark Cavendish signs up for 2024 8) :ola:
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Saw this news!! You as happy as I am?! 🚲
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Yep with trepidation as I don't want Mark to be disappointed .......... ::)
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I have a good feeling for next season's tours, injuries always seem to follow him though. Am certain no other rider will hold back to let him take it, so it's down to his determination, fitness and a wee bit of luck.