Gladys' Handbag Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Looks like Cav hasn't broken anything so with a bit of luck he'll be riding tomorrow. I liked the comment from one of the other riders who when asked how Cav was pointed out that he'd fallen off before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He'll be starting tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Cavendish has withdrawn through injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys' Handbag Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 He'll be starting tomorrow. It's a terrible thing when you find out your heroes have 'feet of clay'! First Cav falls off his bike, then Froggg, who I was 100% certain was ITK, gets it wrong. And now I'm having my doubts about Mackworthram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It's a terrible thing when you find out your heroes have 'feet of clay'! First Cav falls off his bike, then Froggg, who I was 100% certain was ITK, gets it wrong. And now I'm having my doubts about Mackworthram. on yer bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Does it come through North Derbyshire today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Does it come through North Derbyshire today? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I think we should stop the ferry with the bikes and make it the Tour Le England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I vote fer Frogggy to take Cav's place. And today I miss being at home in Yorkshire, it's looking more beautiful than ever. It's a shame the heather's not out over the moors yet though, it looks like a huge stretch of purple carpet. Just lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Jenkin Road is the place to be. Hundreds there already. This is an absolutely brutal climb - one of the steepest roads in the country with a 33% gradient in one part and it's only 2 or 3 km from the end of today's stage. I can't even walk up it without a couple of rests, and I don't think I've ever seen an occasional cyclist make it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Since when has Ladybower been on Woodhead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It's a terrible thing when you find out your heroes have 'feet of clay'! First Cav falls off his bike, then Froggg, who I was 100% certain was ITK, gets it wrong. And now I'm having my doubts about Mackworthram. damn those TV pundits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dordogne_Ram Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Normally the erudite Paul Sherwen's research is very good, but the Ladybower / Glossop gaff was his second of the day after also confusing Tommy Simpson's location as being Haworth rather than Harworth (North Notts). He corrected this after an hour - presumably after someone put him right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 So far it has been pretty great, so many people, awesome crowds everywhere and decent racing too.. Now to France..! Allez Froome..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys' Handbag Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 So far it has been pretty great, so many people, awesome crowds everywhere and decent racing too.. Now to France..! Allez Froome..!! Makes you wonder whether the Tour of Britain would ever generate the same level of interest. It needs some proper sponsorship to attract the big teams. but we do have a few household names of our own now. Maybe next year we should hold the Grand Depart Big Departure in France! They could translate the names of all the French hills on each stage into English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I personally have no interest whatsoever in watching a load of drugged up men in silly shorts ride push bikes but had to laugh at one of my mates for going to Sheffield and waiting for 4 hours, only to turn his back when the action finally arrived - so he could take a crap selfie. By the time he'd turned round again, they'd all gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys' Handbag Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I personally have no interest whatsoever in watching a load of drugged up men in silly shorts ride push bikes but had to laugh at one of my mates for going to Sheffield and waiting for 4 hours, only to turn his back when the action finally arrived - so he could take a crap selfie. By the time he'd turned round again, they'd all gone. And some of these cycling fans wear replica kits with the silly shorts just like their heroes. Replica kits I ask you, bet they spend ages arguing about the new designs each year. But you're right some of the things people do make me laugh as well. I heard about this bloke who made a 5 hour train journey all the way from Wiltshire to Middlesbrough to watch Derby County. Not a game to remember, he didn't turn his back, but he did miss the Derby goals, they didn't score any. Then he got back on the train and in another 5 hours was back in Chippenham. Apparently what really p1ssed him off was one of the players put their poor performance down to a bit of lethargy. OK I'll admit it, that bloke was me and I've also got a pair of silly cycling shorts! Is there any hope for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 And some of these cycling fans wear replica kits with the silly shorts just like their heroes. Replica kits I ask you, bet they spend ages arguing about the new designs each year. But you're right some of the things people do make me laugh as well. I heard about this bloke who made a 5 hour train journey all the way from Wiltshire to Middlesbrough to watch Derby County. Not a game to remember, he didn't turn his back, but he did miss the Derby goals, they didn't score any. Then he got back on the train and in another 5 hours was back in Chippenham. Apparently what really p1ssed him off was one of the players put their poor performance down to a bit of lethargy. OK I'll admit it, that bloke was me and I've also got a pair of silly cycling shorts! Is there any hope for me? Me and Meuspach were there in Paris for Sir Bradleys win superb day out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys' Handbag Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Me and Meuspach were there in Paris for Sir Bradleys win superb day out What a day - first Brit to win the TdF, Cav wins the sprint, Lesley Garrett sings the national anthem (well maybe not the last bit). I hope you were both resplendent in matching Sky replica kit with silly shorts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 I am going on Friday for 5 days into the Voages mountains to watch it-can't wait. The Monday, up grand balon, on Bastille day shpd be brilliant...Pierre Rolland will not be able to resist that..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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