Tour de France 2017

I need to be in the Carcassonne for 6pm, so it would be a fast drive to the airport... From the last Col. It's tight for me as the schedule for 40km/h racing is ten past five for the finish at Foix.

Then go to the earlier one, it's a short stage 101km, so they may well race it from the gun. I'd expect Astana to take it to sky if they can.

Anyone see Boardman jizz himself over eTap yesterday on the itv highlights? Thought it was odd, almost seemed like a promotional piece.

Emotional post-race interview from Bodnar, I really hoped he would take it, and it seemed so close too! Excellent effort from him.

The future is here.

https://www.boardmanbikes.com/gb_en/products/481-slr-elite-9.9.html

I didn't think he is involved with Boardman bikes any longer

I thought the same, he was riding one on the show the other day though.

Today's finish looks awesome

He sold the company, but is still involved heavily on the R&D side I believe.

They are building a cycling specific wind tunnel and performance centre at the moment, to offer cheap(er) aero testing.

He's right too, eTap is awesome.

Apparently Phillpa York starts today, on ITV live.
I don't have ITV, sadly, hope it goes well. Her colums are always a pleasure in Rouleur, such a good insight and point of view.
ITV really does have an A1 commentary team now.

Rode almost exactly this stage route last year, and if you're aiming for Col d'Agnes I'd head towards this point or above. It's near the top of the climb, and the views are incredible.

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I Think Agnes is the best for me, I I'll post photos at the weekend. It looks a bugger of a climb mind...

12 to 1 for bardet to win the stage today, worth a punt?

I'd be surprised if a GC contender takes the stage win today

I put £2 each-way on him. Plucky frenchman.
But I also agree with @peter_v, Tiesj Benoot might have a go too.

Just as I go to place the bet, betfair no longer showing the stage win as a market? Confused

That particular market closed at real start rather than the depart fictif?

No idea, but found it in the exchange rather than the sportsbook. I should figure out how this works really.

I wouldn't. I would not be surprised if the GC action starts on the Port de Bales, even if it's just one team thinning out the bunch. A break would need a big lead if that were to happen.

Anyone know when commentary starts on Eurosport?

It's started. Are you watching the ASO feed?

She's on right now

Cummings in the break, as is Kittel and Matthews.

Ah yes, nice one, I was watching the wrong feed. Thanks.

Is that so kittel can hoover up the sprints ?