Tour of Britain

that hill reminded me of the TofFlanders only the cobbles were nice and smooth :-)
there was some nice paincave action going on there

For me, despite the attendant pro teams and, erm, Anglo-Welsh-centric route, the coverage on ITV89 is piss poor and really bush league. Pro athletes are notoriously boring, but the combined yawn fest of Downing and Jones on commentary is just dull dull dull.

That said, Constitution Hill was/is gnarly.

As a swansea resident I can confirm that constitution hill is horrific to try and ride up, worse in the wet not to mention how rough the area round the top is,. Throwing stones at passers by seems to be somewhat of permeant occupation for the some local kids

For me, despite the attendant pro teams and, erm, Anglo-Welsh-centric route, the coverage on ITV89 is piss poor and really bush league. Pro athletes are notoriously boring, but the combined yawn fest of Downing and Jones on commentary is just dull dull dull.

That said, Constitution Hill was/is gnarly.

Agreed, Downing may be a pro but he's not good TV. Graham Jones neither.

I dunno if Big Maggy is exclusive to Eurosport but he's miles better.

going up constitution hill looked mad
they look like me after 6 pints trying to do swains lane ... i.e. at 1 mph and very wobbly

is it just me or is it only really the tour de france that gets you going ? the world top cyclists household names great excitement on the longer climbs etc then it comes to the tour de britain and i feel a bit underwhelmed

going up constitution hill looked mad
they look like me after 6 pints trying to do swains lane ... i.e. at 1 mph and very wobbly

is it just me or is it only really the tour de france that gets you going ? the world top cyclists household names great excitement on the longer climbs etc then it comes to the tour de britain and i feel a bit underwhelmed

i dont really get that tbh, how much other racing have you watched? - there is great racing to watch in tons of other races, including this years tour of britain - the king of the mountains competition is good this year -
the tour de france is epic, granted and there are always loads of big stories unfolding - but for racing i love watching the spring classics -

+1

Spring Classics for the best riders giving it 100%.

Looking forward to tomorrows stage in Norwich. Few sprint stages, nice climbs and an end by the coast = fish and chips for dinner (for me not the racers!)

I really want one of these (Rapha Tour of Britain top) - they are selling them from their little van on the final four stages (so that's today's, tomorrow's, Friday and Saturday).

I can't get to any of these, could anyone pick one up for me? Can pay the thank you in pints, cakes, pharmaceuticals, whatever you want really! I would be supremely grateful.

Pissed off the London stage now has them riding round industrial estates in Docklands like dirty triathletes thanks to the pope.

Any idea if there anywhere hospitable on the route where one might sup a pint whilst watching?

shame about the pope.
loving the race this year though - top drawer racing

I really want one of these (Rapha Tour of Britain top) - they are selling them from their little van on the final four stages (so that's today's, tomorrow's, Friday and Saturday).

I can't get to any of these, could anyone pick one up for me? Can pay the thank you in pints, cakes, pharmaceuticals, whatever you want really! I would be supremely grateful.

PM eggpie.

Waiting at the end of today stage in gt yarmouth should be about 45 mins.

PM eggpie.

And find a time machine :)

http://vimeo.com/15039949

I really want one of these (Rapha Tour of Britain top) - they are selling them from their little van on the final four stages (so that's today's, tomorrow's, Friday and Saturday).

I can't get to any of these, could anyone pick one up for me? Can pay the thank you in pints, cakes, pharmaceuticals, whatever you want really! I would be supremely grateful.

I couldn't see them anywhere yesterday mate, even asked around and no one knew what I was asking for.

I've tried online and can't find them for sale either :(

is anyone heading down to east london to watch tomorrow ? i think it is sat ?

I'll be popping down. Worth making the effort, I think. 2 till 4pm.

http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/%5Fns%5Frace/default.asp?section=stage8_route

Heading down before the start maybe with a few mates from work if they don't back out !!!

I'm planning on being there. I'll probably be hanging out near the Rapha van annoying Eggpie.

i'll be heading there

Got to see the race in wales:
http://zoom-gordo.blogspot.com/2010/09/to-swansea-and-beyond.html

stage 4 (Minehead-Teignmouth)
http://zoom-gordo.blogspot.com/2010/09/devon-17-tour-of-britain-stage-4.html

Good stage today, free Rapha coffee is always good :)

Had a great time spotted loads of Fixed and Singlespeed Bikes but still a Forum Newb...
Think i saw Des from the Triple Crown Ride but not too goo with faces....!!!!!
Well Roll on next year hopefully no Pope and back to the usual route.
Now to Sky + it and see if i'm in the crowd !

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