[Closed] tour of britain

Some strong teams this year. Should make for an interesting race.

Anything seems dull after the DH worlds 🙂

Cav summed it up when he saiod he pulled out of the veulta due to it being so hot, and riders today where wearing 3 jackets and long finger gloves to keep warm, hope the rider who fell off is ok, and a good win to the winner, no names mentioned incase peps havent seen the race.

Oh and if someone makes windcreen wipers for camera, theres a opening for you there.

Oh and finally great coverage and a good team, on the cameras,and production.

If by "sparkel" you mean sun, then yes that was definitely lacking. 😉

Big crowds at the start in Peebles today and pretty decent crowds despite the weather. Would be great if the ToB could get a wee kick up the calendar (or get some decent weather).

They need to route it a little further north to get what passes as decent hills in this country.

And how about a finishing loop that goes up the Royal Mile, down the Mound along Princes St and filters through to repeat a few times before a sprint into the castle itself (OK probably not actually into the castle but into the area they use for the tattoo)?

That said nice to see they corner the same way I do on a road bike in the rain.

I marshalled in Peebles today, was great atmosphere. Good to see so many kids out getting autographs and snaps in front of the team cars. A real buzz around the place.

Just one muppet who hadn't really captured the atmosphere of the place and actually poked me in the chest for not knowing the the exact road names for the loop around the town. He said ' You are a bloody marshal, what bloody use are you?' Some restraint was required on my part.... All I could do was poke him back and remind him of the need for manners.

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By the time they got to Dumfries around an hour later than planned due to the weather the crowds were still pretty big. They still had a 35ml loop after this pass through the finish 😯
Local bike clubs held some fun races along the finish line earlier.

Looks like it's a rest day today 🙁

We froze up Tala at the first KOM was a really good atmosphere considering how many people were shivering in their lycra!

Theyve cancelled todays event due to the poor weather.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cycling/14879182.stm

Roadies for you, mtbers would be out there enjoying the breeze.

Was in peebles for the start.
Really good and nice to see the pro's chatting and signing autographs for jo public.
A good touch to inspire the youngsters that peebles CC juniors lead the race out of town.

Then went on to the second day of the PCC juniors stage race with my 11yr old at glentress. So all in all a really good day of bikes but without actually riding.

Highlights now of mondays race now on itv4, 13.00 hrs.

Just got back from Kendal, the race was canceled about 20 mins before they were due to start. A real shame, but they did all the pre-race preamble, and every credit to the riders, they really spent a lot of time signing autographs etc.

Extra credit goes to the Sky team, Ben Swift and Geraint Thomas in particular - what a couple of cracking guys, they genuinely seems to really enjoy meeting fans and are brilliant ambassadors for the sport. Really impressed with them.

Rode all the way to Oakenclough only to be told it was off. Never saw any MTBers out enjoying the breeze though

Makes a change TBH like lots of Spring Classics in one go, Love it.

Belgian toothpaste anyone 🙂

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Rode all the way to Oakenclough only to be told it was off. Never saw any MTBers out enjoying the breeze though

Bit gutted as we travelled up from Longridge first thing and were planning to watch it on Jubilee Fell then get over to Blackpool for the finish.

Now I'll have to get some work done!

Marshalling at Exeter start stage 5 - I hope to speak to the "stars" myself 😉

Fizzer - I sent you a text about 10ish saying it was cancelled but it may have gone to your Facebook account! Should be a fun ride home today though, providing the winds going in the right direction. However i'd be ashamed of sending the Tour along my commute to work, it's bloody awful and there would have been some accidents no doubt.

Anyone going tomorrow?

Riding out to Ramshorn and perhaps also Commonside. Assuming the little breeze has died down a bit.....

Shibboleth where in Longridge are you? Second person I've seen on from Longridge in as many weeks!

I live on Market Place, where abouts are you?

Kestor Lane, funny that we were looking at the house for sale on Market Place a bit ago. Seems Dewhursts finally got rid. Strange building on the inside.

Ben I never got it but tried to text you when I found out but signal was crap. 50 odd mile round trip to work hehe 😀

Apparently they followed the route in the cars with police escort etc. Just no one, on bikes.

Kestor Lane, funny that we were looking at the house for sale on Market Place a bit ago.

I think you're referring to my business premises!! Make yourself known next time you're passing - kettle's always on for another cyclist! 🙂

i had an awesome day yesterday...i was in neutral service car no 1 with brian smith and a mechanic. we sat behind the two breakaways for most of the stage..i spent most of the journey trying to put brian off the correct pronunciation of gyhlleberts surname for the commentatoring he was doing later...they did reall;y well in the awful conditions...im amazed that more guys didnt fall down

Cool - how come you got to go in the car flame?

Fairweather 'pro' roadies.........

In fairness, the riders I spoke to wanted to race, it was the organisers' decision. Having said that, I'd think twice about crossing Harris End on a day like this!

Did noone think to said Jens Voigt out to have a word with the weather?

'SHUT UP WIND!'

Jens withdrew yesterday according to the coverage

got some trade contacts...mate owns a shop

I was up in Kendal this morning - was going to be in the race convoy for the stage but when they cancelled it I just went for lunch in Kendal instead. Still a good crowd out, Sky did some good publicity work with some local schoolkids giving them all baseball caps and autographs. The riders did a couple of laps of the town centre which was nice for the crowd.

It was the right decision to make though: the weather was bad enough in Kendal, out on the hills was horrendous with the wind, rain and debris blowing around. Blackpool Promenade had waves blowing over it, they couldn't erect any of the finish gantry or podium, it would have been impossible to run. A few of the riders were driven down there for a publicity appearance, about the best that could be done under the circumstances.

im on a break near southampton - thinking about going on thurs to exeter, but have no local knowledge

got my mountain bike with me

where would be a good place to watch part way round - could I then cycle to the finish taking a short cut to see the rider cross the line ?

Round 2 has now just appeared on itv4, andtheyve just announced its been canmcelled so the programe is still running with highlights possibly, more latter.

Probably a bit unfair to criticise the riders really they were probably as gutted as us speccies although it seems common practice by the armchair 'riders'/15 miles a week brigade on here to diss the pros in most disciplines

Footnote: Ben I received both your texts at 18:13. I have replied but out may be tomorrow on current form!

The riders weren't part of the decision process at all, they were all signing autographs and preparing for the race right up until the announcement to cancel.

someone mention Longridge ? theres a nice overhanging wall to climb on in that neck o t'woods havent been in ages must get back there one day...

At the back of Dilworth reservoir? We sometimes start our Tuesday Night Club rides from there, there's usually a few mattress-luggers dangling by their finger nails... 🙂

Drove down to Sedbergh, with the intention of to going over to Caton then down towards Elswick. Got to Sedbergh to find out it had be cancelled. I was gutted, took my old man for a day out as he hasnt watched a stage since his mate Chisman won it back in the 60's.
Blagged a day off work as well.

Jens withdrew yesterday according to the coverage

[i]The peloton went through a left-hand corner that was slippery because it was wet. Riders went down, and Jens couldn’t avoid them. It wasn’t possible for him to continue.

Updated: Jens Voigt has a comminuted fracture of the metacarpale of the forefinger. In laymen's terms, he has broken his index finger. An operation will be required to assure the break heals properly. For now, Voigt will have the finger bandaged at the hospital. He will return to Berlin for an operation sometime in the next few days. [/i]

"We sometimes start our Tuesday Night Club rides from there, there's usually a few mattress-luggers dangling by their finger nails..."

That'll be Stinky Pete & his mates

"Make yourself known next time you're passing - kettle's always on for another cyclist!"

Is that offer open to his mates too? 🙂

There's no Stinky Pete rides with us... Plenty of lads that should be prefixed with Stinky though!

We're the Chipping Muddies... We usually finish at the Tillotsons in Chipping but we generally ride Geoffrey and the Fell, the Trough, Gisburn etc.

I think we're riding Ouster Rake and Whitendale from Dunsop Bridge tonight... Should be fun in this weather! 🙂

SHUT UP FINGER

Shibboleth - Neil Proctor amongst your bunch? I think I've encountered you up the fell before now on a Tuesday, me and Fizzer are part of the Wednesday night crew - Early Risers, har!

Doctor Proctor certainly is one of our number! I've probably said hello to you on the fell - we don't often encounter other riders.

I'm usually on an orange Soul or a white Blur (assuming you're like me and only recognise people by their bikes!!)

I've spoken to Neil a couple of times once on the bike and once walking the dog. And yep I tend to recognise people by their bikes. Blue Mmmbop or Black Viper susser here.

Updated: Jens Voigt has a comminuted fracture of the metacarpal[s]e[/s] of the forefinger. In laymen's terms, he has broken his index finger.

Corrected for you Trek Leopard 😉

I'll keep an eye out mate! 🙂

I meant Stinky Pete would be climbing on Craig y longridge

Mind if I join you tonight? The wifes at Brownies and it keeps her happy if I'm out at the same time as she is.

Shouldn't be a problem mate, not sure what the plan is yet - we tend to decide around lunchtime dependent on the weather. If this rain continues it might be Gisburn. We always meet at 6.30 and ride for a couple of hours.
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