Tour de France 2012

[rogerzilla]

The total distance was 3,496.9 km and the total time was about 22 days for an average speed of about 6.6 km/h. The Handbook says, "5.7 (i) The minimum speeds may not be altered and shall be: ... for events over 2499 km, 200 km per day [8⅓ km/h]" so I don't think the ride would be validated.

So we have proved that Bradley Wiggins is too slow for audax.

[JT]

The total distance was 3,496.9 km and the total time was about 22 days for an average speed of about 6.6 km/h. The Handbook says, "5.7 (i) The minimum speeds may not be altered and shall be: ... for events over 2499 km, 200 km per day [8⅓ km/h]" so I don't think the ride would be validated.

So we have proved that Bradley Wiggins is too slow for audax.

Amongst other things. 

[JT]

And I was at both!   

And I was with you the second time!


Me and Rob had an absolutely brilliant day waiting and watching with JT & Mrs JT 

I yelled and screamed like a woman offroading possessed 

Rob took all that time and still managed to chop my head off?! 

[Notsototalnewbie]

 

To be fair it was just a wee bit crowded... 

Haven’t brought myself to scrub off my Allezwiggo and Allezcav ‘tattoos’ off my arms yet. Have come into fairly smart office in a sleeveless top due to sunshine, and a director clocked them as I ran up the stairs. Luckily it was a director who has several nice bikes and cycle-commutes 20 miles each day…

[JT]

To be fair it was just a wee bit crowded... 

You call 10 deep crowded? 

Great day though (and great company). A proper "I was there" moment to tell the dogs and cats grandkids anyone who'll listen.

[Tewdric]

The total distance was 3,496.9 km and the total time was about 22 days for an average speed of about 6.6 km/h. The Handbook says, "5.7 (i) The minimum speeds may not be altered and shall be: ... for events over 2499 km, 200 km per day [8⅓ km/h]" so I don't think the ride would be validated.

So we have proved that Bradley Wiggins is too slow for audax.

Although he went so fast in the Alps that he triggered the detectors at CERN.  Discovery of the Wiggs Boson is to be announced shortly.

[Peter]

Blimey, Tewdric, that was a bit of a struggle!

[Tewdric]

IGMC..

[Ham]

As ever the Bigpicture is worth a view, although some will have been seen elsewhere

8, 20 & 21 are my faves in part one
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/07/tour_de_france_2012_part_one.html


21 prob in part two
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/07/tour_de_france_2012_part_two.html

[Russell]

Is it coincidence that this crash happened right next to a camperwagon on an otherwise empty road?  The guy in yellow on the right is something to do with the 'van and was scrambling away as it happened.

[Tigerrr]

Is it coincidence that this crash happened right next to a camperwagon on an otherwise empty road?  The guy in yellow on the right is something to do with the 'van and was scrambling away as it happened.

Looks like a German Id say.

[Zipperhead]

As ever the Bigpicture is worth a view, although some will have been seen elsewhere

8, 20 & 21 are my faves in part one
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/07/tour_de_france_2012_part_one.html


21 prob in part two
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/07/tour_de_france_2012_part_two.html

Also, although some pictures are common to boston.com:

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/07/the-2012-tour-de-france-part-1-of-2/100337/

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/07/the-2012-tour-de-france-part-2-of-2/100341/

No. 40

[fuzzy (retd.) AAGE]

Yeah, 40 is good

[mcshroom]

I like 38 (the one with Wiggins & EBH leading out Cav)

[Veloman]

http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/local-news/tour-de-france-winner-bradley-wiggins-to-ride-in-east-lancashire-1-4764910

He's riding a cyclosportive in Pendle and the Ribble Valley in August - Barlick to Barlick via a few lumps (Nick O'Pendle, Trough of Bowland, etc). My home turf! Mum just reported he was being interviewed at a Lancashire crossroads saying it was a 'little bit overwhelming!'

Am I the only one to notice this ride is on Sunday 19th August, which is Stage 2 of the Vuelta 2012.

So either Bradley will not be in Barnoldswick, or he will not be in the Vuelta.  Now let me think where he will be!

[Exit Stage Left]

Indurain described the Vuelta as being like resits for those who'd failed at the Tour, when he was forced to ride it by his team in 1996. He abandoned and never raced again. He was 32 at the time, same age as Wiggins now.

[citoyen]

I read something the other day that described the Vuelta as having an "end of term party feel", which seems about right. The opening Team TT is a 16km procession that doesn't even count towards the overall standings.

After the Olympics, Brad's work for this year is done, isn't it? Unless he's expected to turn out for the Worlds...

d.

[JT]

Hopefully Brad and Cav will ride the Tour of Britain to bring out the crowds - it would be a massive boost to the race.

[Feline]

Hopefully Brad and Cav will ride the Tour of Britain to bring out the crowds - it would be a massive boost to the race.

I certainly hope so! I want a photo of Brad's arse to go with my Cav's arse going up Cheddar Gorge pic from last year!

[Ant]

http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/local-news/tour-de-france-winner-bradley-wiggins-to-ride-in-east-lancashire-1-4764910

He's riding a cyclosportive in Pendle and the Ribble Valley in August - Barlick to Barlick via a few lumps (Nick O'Pendle, Trough of Bowland, etc). My home turf! Mum just reported he was being interviewed at a Lancashire crossroads saying it was a 'little bit overwhelming!'

I too loved his raffle comment, though I wish he'd said at least a few words in French. Cavendish was overheard trying to speak French in the early parts of yesterday's stage. He kept inquiring, "Was that right? Did I say it right?"

Eek! This is the day after we return home to Doncaster from 3 weeks away on holiday.

Do you think I can swing it?

The start is about 2 miles from my dad's house (where I grew up).

And you said Barlick.

Barlick!!

I'm beside myself.

[Peter]

There's been a lot of talk on here about next year.  I haven't read every post (I don't think) but of those I do remember no-one seems to have mentioned Ryder Hesjedal, who won the giro but was unable to complete the TdeF.  Wouldn't he be a contender next year?

[peliroja]

http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/local-news/tour-de-france-winner-bradley-wiggins-to-ride-in-east-lancashire-1-4764910

He's riding a cyclosportive in Pendle and the Ribble Valley in August - Barlick to Barlick via a few lumps (Nick O'Pendle, Trough of Bowland, etc). My home turf! Mum just reported he was being interviewed at a Lancashire crossroads saying it was a 'little bit overwhelming!'

I too loved his raffle comment, though I wish he'd said at least a few words in French. Cavendish was overheard trying to speak French in the early parts of yesterday's stage. He kept inquiring, "Was that right? Did I say it right?"

Eek! This is the day after we return home to Doncaster from 3 weeks away on holiday.

Do you think I can swing it?

The start is about 2 miles from my dad's house (where I grew up).

And you said Barlick.

Barlick!!

I'm beside myself.

Hehe. I know Barlick well. I used to ride my bike (and horses) around there. I am from Winewall, near Trawden. I'd try and get there if I were you! 

[Peter]

You'll have done the Pack Horse climb out of Thursden a few times then?!

[citoyen]

Hopefully Brad and Cav will ride the Tour of Britain to bring out the crowds - it would be a massive boost to the race.

Forgot about that. That would be truly amazing.

When was the last time the World Champion and Tour de France winner rode in the Tour of Britain?

d.

[JT]

Hopefully Brad and Cav will ride the Tour of Britain to bring out the crowds - it would be a massive boost to the race.

Forgot about that. That would be truly amazing.

When was the last time the World Champion and Tour de France winner rode in the Tour of Britain?

d.

Probably never.

There were massively increased crowds last year when Cav rode it but it would go mental if Brad pitched up.