Le Tour de France - Page 3

DapperButch · 07-21-2011, 05:25 AM

GREAT stage yesterday. Perhaps Andy will pull through?

We should really see a lot of attacking on today's stage. I am really looking forward to it.

DapperButch · 07-21-2011, 08:48 PM

Now THAT was a stage!

I admit to tears in my eyes when I saw Voeckler's pained yet grateful face, crossing that line and holding onto yellow. He also

I am BEYOND thrilled for Andy. "No guts, no glory".

I really respect how hard Cadel pushed himself.

And Contador? Eh...just can't say I am feeling all that bad for him.

DapperButch · 07-22-2011, 08:47 PM

More fantastic racing today!

Where the hell is Incubus? I am talking to myself here!

Can't wait until tomorrow morning!

07-23-2011, 04:40 AM

Hey there Dapper, I'm here. I really need to catch up with this weeks stages. Our gig is tomorrow so come Monday I'll be doing a big catch up.

Looks like the Schlecks have it sewn up though, unless Cadel puts in a supreme effort today and tomorrow and makes up the 57" he's behind but it's a bit of a tall order considering how in form both the Schlecks are.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Cav le Whingièr (he's young and should learn to keep his gob shut!) keeping hold of the green jersey comp. Thankfully Rojas was in the same group as Cav that came in over time yesterday.

DapperButch · 07-23-2011, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

Hey there Dapper, I'm here. I really need to catch up with this weeks stages. Our gig is tomorrow so come Monday I'll be doing a big catch up.

Looks like the Schlecks have it sewn up though, unless Cadel puts in a supreme effort today and tomorrow and makes up the 57" he's behind but it's a bit of a tall order considering how in form both the Schlecks are.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Cav le Whingièr (he's young and should learn to keep his gob shut!) keeping hold of the green jersey comp. Thankfully Rojas was in the same group as Cav that came in over time yesterday.

Hey, Incubus!

I was seriously just teasing you. You have just been the only one who has really had an interest in engaging about the details of the race, so that is why I was busting on you!

Watching right now. Catador made me a bit nervous yesterday even though I knew it would be very, very hard for him to make up the time.

From moment one I have been rooting for Andy, but Cadel has always been there in the back of my mind. He is a good rider, has never had a great team to support him (until this year..they are much better), and has such a history of choking that he kind of feels like an underdog to me. Being a great time trialest and being only 57 seconds behind Andy, there is a small chance he could make up the time. Andy though, has done better with his time trials the last couple of years, though.

I Big BIG good luck with your gig tomorrow!

Ok, commercial break over!

DapperButch · 07-23-2011, 09:40 AM

I have to admit to being a bit shocked, and a bit numb. And a bit bummed.

I never figured Andy would lose like that.

I suppose the last two days of hard riding was just too much for him.

Congrats to Cadel. He did work hard for it. It was nice to see the first Australian in history to win the Tour.

DapperButch · 07-24-2011, 10:14 AM

I loved seeing the Schleck brothers ride with their arms around Cadel.

Seeing Andy grab a photographer's camera to fool around with it, indicates to me that he is really at peace with all of it.

Congrats to all Australians! First win ever in the the history of the tour (108 years!)!

See this thread next year!

07-25-2011, 05:36 AM

Hey hey Dapper, I knew you were teasing and I wish I'd taken a leaf out of your book and not looked at this thread until I'd caught up with the final stages.

Anyhoo...it's now Monday, the gig has been and gone (ta ever so much for the luck) and thankfully was a success. I've slept deliciously late and am now installed on the sofa with a vat of tea to catch up on the last stages despite knowing who's won.

WooHooo for Cadel, I was really surprised when I read that Cadel had made up the time on Andy. I'm looking forward to watching the TT action unfold.

Go Cav!!! Le Maillot Vert is a fantastic achievement.

Now we have to wait a week or so for Contador's hearing at the Court of Arbitration. I'm so glad he didn't get a podium finish or jersey win.

DapperButch · 06-23-2012, 09:00 AM

Le Tour de France 2012

Here you go folks. The thread is set to discuss the 99th tour. It begins next Saturday (June 30) and ends Sunday, July 22.

Below is info. on the route from the main site.

http://www.letour.fr/2012/TDF/COURSE..._parcours.html

So, who will be watching this year?

tantalizingfemme · 06-23-2012, 10:07 AM

oh boy.... a Tour widow again....

SnackTime · 06-23-2012, 10:11 AM

Can I ALWAYS count me in!

tantalizing, I am sure Jo will be saying the same thing...lol

06-23-2012, 10:26 AM

I'll be watching of course. It's the highlight of my sporting year

Although we have the 'Lympics here this year so that's a bit of a highlight too.

DapperButch · 06-23-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

oh boy.... a Tour widow again....

hee hee

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnackTime

Can I ALWAYS count me in!

tantalizing, I am sure Jo will be saying the same thing...lol

Poor Jo has no idea what is coming.

ha ha

Tell her it is only 4 hours every morning or 3 hours each evening, depending upon when you watch. That is not TOO much time, is it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

I'll be watching of course. It's the highlight of my sporting year

Although we have the 'Lympics here this year so that's a bit of a highlight too.

I figured I could count on you and Snack to join me!

SF_Boi · 07-08-2012, 10:14 PM

It was great to the French win this stage. It's been awhile since they've had a win like this. Viva France!

07-09-2012, 04:25 AM

Sod the French winning a stage

What about Wiggins in the maillot jeune. Wooohoooo Bradders!

Brilliant racing between Brad and Cadel yesterday...and the previous day.

Go Team Sky!

JustJo · 07-09-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperButch

hee hee

Poor Jo has no idea what is coming.

ha ha

Tell her it is only 4 hours every morning or 3 hours each evening, depending upon when you watch. That is not TOO much time, is it?

I figured I could count on you and Snack to join me!

Oddly....I'm loving this (totally unexpected).

I'm as glued to the tv as Snack is!

07-09-2012, 02:00 PM

Dying to see the highlights of today's TT on interwebz catch-up when settle down in bed tonight.

(shame we don't have a positive image of a cyclist smiley)

07-10-2012, 06:58 AM

Oh My Giddy Aunt!!

The first ever Brit one, two in tour history.

What an awesome ride by Wiggo and Frome in the TT. To be fair Evans rode brilliantly too, just not quite well enough.

GO TEAM SKY!

DapperButch · 07-12-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Oddly....I'm loving this (totally unexpected).

I'm as glued to the tv as Snack is!

It's quite addictive, isn't it? It is exciting to turn it on each day. I look forward to it all day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

Dying to see the highlights of today's TT on interwebz catch-up when settle down in bed tonight.

(shame we don't have a positive image of a cyclist smiley)

Hey there! I haven't been around on this thread because I think of it when I get home from work, prior to watching the primetime version. I often don't turn on the TV until 10 minutes after the show has started. That way, I don't know who won the stage that day and can be surprised. Subsequently, I stay away from the thread, just in case someone has talked about a stage! I always mean to check the thread in the morning, but always forget.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incubus

Oh My Giddy Aunt!!

The first ever Brit one, two in tour history.

What an awesome ride by Wiggo and Frome in the TT. To be fair Evans rode brilliantly too, just not quite well enough.

GO TEAM SKY!

I knew you would be excited about Brad this year, Incubus! Congrats to your country!

SnackTime · 07-12-2012, 04:37 PM

I was impressed with Jens Voigt yesterday, he did a hell of a job riding across the gap.

Not bad for being the oldest rider in the tour!

07-21-2011, 05:25 AM	#41
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,896 Times in 5,773 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	GREAT stage yesterday. Perhaps Andy will pull through? We should really see a lot of attacking on today's stage. I am really looking forward to it. __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-21-2011, 08:48 PM	#42
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,896 Times in 5,773 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	WOW. Now THAT was a stage! I admit to tears in my eyes when I saw Voeckler's pained yet grateful face, crossing that line and holding onto yellow. He also I am BEYOND thrilled for Andy. "No guts, no glory". I really respect how hard Cadel pushed himself. And Contador? Eh...just can't say I am feeling all that bad for him. __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-22-2011, 08:47 PM	#43
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,896 Times in 5,773 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	More fantastic racing today! Where the hell is Incubus? I am talking to myself here! Can't wait until tomorrow morning! __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-23-2011, 09:40 AM	#46
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,896 Times in 5,773 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	:-l I have to admit to being a bit shocked, and a bit numb. And a bit bummed. I never figured Andy would lose like that. I suppose the last two days of hard riding was just too much for him. Congrats to Cadel. He did work hard for it. It was nice to see the first Australian in history to win the Tour. __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-24-2011, 10:14 AM	#47
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,896 Times in 5,773 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Great ceremony I loved seeing the Schleck brothers ride with their arms around Cadel. Seeing Andy grab a photographer's camera to fool around with it, indicates to me that he is really at peace with all of it. Congrats to all Australians! First win ever in the the history of the tour (108 years!)! See this thread next year! __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

07-23-2011, 04:40 AM	#44
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Hey there Dapper, I'm here. I really need to catch up with this weeks stages. Our gig is tomorrow so come Monday I'll be doing a big catch up. Looks like the Schlecks have it sewn up though, unless Cadel puts in a supreme effort today and tomorrow and makes up the 57" he's behind but it's a bit of a tall order considering how in form both the Schlecks are. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Cav le Whingièr (he's young and should learn to keep his gob shut!) keeping hold of the green jersey comp. Thankfully Rojas was in the same group as Cav that came in over time yesterday.

07-25-2011, 05:36 AM	#48
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Hey hey Dapper, I knew you were teasing and I wish I'd taken a leaf out of your book and not looked at this thread until I'd caught up with the final stages. Anyhoo...it's now Monday, the gig has been and gone (ta ever so much for the luck) and thankfully was a success. I've slept deliciously late and am now installed on the sofa with a vat of tea to catch up on the last stages despite knowing who's won. WooHooo for Cadel, I was really surprised when I read that Cadel had made up the time on Andy. I'm looking forward to watching the TT action unfold. Go Cav!!! Le Maillot Vert is a fantastic achievement. Now we have to wait a week or so for Contador's hearing at the Court of Arbitration. I'm so glad he didn't get a podium finish or jersey win.

06-23-2012, 09:00 AM	#49
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,896 Times in 5,773 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	TOUR 2012 Le Tour de France 2012 Here you go folks. The thread is set to discuss the 99th tour. It begins next Saturday (June 30) and ends Sunday, July 22. Below is info. on the route from the main site. http://www.letour.fr/2012/TDF/COURSE..._parcours.html So, who will be watching this year? __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?

06-23-2012, 10:07 AM	#50
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 4,010 Times in 823 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	oh boy.... a Tour widow again....

06-23-2012, 10:11 AM	#51
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06-23-2012, 10:26 AM	#52
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	I'll be watching of course. It's the highlight of my sporting year Although we have the 'Lympics here this year so that's a bit of a highlight too.

07-08-2012, 10:14 PM	#54
SF_Boi Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Human Relationship Status: Ask Me Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific North West (PNW) Posts: 206 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 138 Thanked 197 Times in 56 Posts Rep Power: 3340649	What a Stage- Tour de France 2012 It was great to the French win this stage. It's been awhile since they've had a win like this. Viva France!

07-09-2012, 04:25 AM	#55
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Sod the French winning a stage What about Wiggins in the maillot jeune. Wooohoooo Bradders! Brilliant racing between Brad and Cadel yesterday...and the previous day. Go Team Sky!

07-09-2012, 02:00 PM	#57
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Dying to see the highlights of today's TT on interwebz catch-up when settle down in bed tonight. (shame we don't have a positive image of a cyclist smiley)

07-10-2012, 06:58 AM	#58
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Oh My Giddy Aunt!! The first ever Brit one, two in tour history. What an awesome ride by Wiggo and Frome in the TT. To be fair Evans rode brilliantly too, just not quite well enough. GO TEAM SKY!

07-12-2012, 04:37 PM	#60
SnackTime Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: UNattainable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Feeling the ocean breeze... Posts: 4,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,393 Thanked 13,229 Times in 2,884 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I was impressed with Jens Voigt yesterday, he did a hell of a job riding across the gap. Not bad for being the oldest rider in the tour! __________________ "There's something to be said for not saying anything"