Pierre ZFP Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm quite surprised there hasn't been much discussion of La Tour as in previous years.Chris Froome is in yellow for heavens sake! We haven't had a Brit in yellow since .... well last year [:$] but it's still something to crow about. And what about Cav missing out on Yellow due to a Numpty bus driver?So much stuff going on and it doesn't even seem to feature on the BBC sports pages except in 'Other Sports'Thank goodness for the coverage on ITV4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I have been following it here of course, and it is true that the UK press are so excited about Andy Murray that apart from a reasonable coverage in the Guardian there has not been much said.This Forum is also becoming more and more about the UK.recent threads are about things such as overcrowding in NHS A&EWimbledonChannel 4 broadcasting the call to prayernone of which are of much interest to Francophiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm a francophile and I'm quite interested in all of the above. I think you have to come around, Norman, to understanding that being directly affected by what is going on in the UK (and interested in discussing it) and being a francophile aren't mutually exclusive.(I'm also interested in the TdF. The Times and Telegraph are also covering it quite extensively, but of course, they're not the Guardian. And there are a couple of good Apps for Android and I-phone/pad, too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Really enjoyed watching the Tour on TV yesterday as it was the Dinan, Cancale, St Malo section, an area we know well and I thought it looked particularly attractive yesterday....shame about the crash just before the finish line...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm in France and following the TdF online and in French newspapers. It's true that I'm not quite as excited as last year, when it passed by our apartment block, with Bradley Wiggins in front, photo taken on my camera right in front of our home - but I follow it every year. If in UK, I watch on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Sorry to be picky, Pierre, but is there any chance of your amending the thread title to LE Tour?!At first I thought it must be about some new tower that was being opened this year... ;-)Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I would imagine that Mark Cavendish isn't too happy with the tour spectators at the moment, after being showered in urine today www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/23251598At last something to interest Norman. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote user="Loiseau"]Sorry to be picky, Pierre, but is there any chance of your amending the thread title to LE Tour?! At first I thought it must be about some new tower that was being opened this year... ;-) Angela[/quote] [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote user="NickP"]I would imagine that Mark Cavendish isn't too happy with the tour spectators at the moment, after being showered in urine today www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/23251598At last something to interest Norman. [:D][/quote] That's not Cav taking the p**s is it? [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 p**s poor show in my opinion.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Well, trying to knock him over yesterday was just an attempt to stop him winning the sprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 As happened to Wiggins in 2011... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianagain Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Been watching the extensive cover of le tour on FR2/FR3. As always the "extras" such as the local agricultural displays, beautiful scenery and information on the chateaux and churches as they are passed-by add to what may otherwise be just a bike race to the casual viewer. Interested to note just how many union jack flags being waved by the roadside fans so the spectacle is obviously popular with British locals or tourists. Having visited much of France it's always pleasant to "revisit", on tv, places we have been; especially looking forward to the stage which finishes on Mont Ventoux next Sunday. Hopefully the other GC riders will take the race to Chris Froome and not just settle for fighting over the minor placings.Brian (again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Just had to change the definite article! [geek] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Phew! Thanks Sid!EDITOh no, it's still wrong in the maIn listing. I think only the OP, or a mod, can fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 OK I can take a hint, I think I've changed it now.So, spectacular scenery (long time since I've been to Mont St Michel but it still looks good) Chris Froome extends his lead and the BBC at last has a TdF on the main sports page [:D]Some flat-ish stages coming up for the sprinters so perhaps Cav can get back in for more stage wins.EDIT: Nope, still showing La not Le Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hmmm, shows "le" OK for me.Mont St Michel looked spectacular. It's some years since we were there but then it was disappointing, rather tacky I thought, with all the souvenir shops, a bit like visiting Lourdes (the town).I was in Albi last week to see Friday's stage of le Tour. A much bigger and better caravan than previously and we picked up loads of freebies!Cav is a reformed character for me, compared to the brat of four or more years ago. Fantastic sprinter. He's lacking decent team support this year which is a pity. Still time to pick up some stage wins though. Froome is proving to be a capable rider; let's hope he can keep the yellow jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Don't miss the final stage from Versailles later this afternoon!Coverage on FR2 starts with a special program at 14:50 and carries on through the evening - with a couple of interruptions - until 22:30 (unless princess Kate of the Cambridges steps outside Kensington castle! [:D])It's on ITV4 from 4:30 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 A very good ending all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Pierre,Unfortunaately, so far ITV4 hasn't covered the other Tours and I'm not paying Sky to watch anything. Fortunately, we have freeview.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Norman,Alastair Fotheringham covers the Tour quite well in the Independent and iDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nick P,Had the urine been tested for drugs?David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmcn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Loiseau,It seems to switch from La to Le to La to Le. No Do Re Mi Fa though.David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 O là là!Or do i meanOh le le !?Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 [quote user="dwmcn"]Nick P,Had the urine been tested for drugs?David[/quote]Once again it's nice to see you keeping up to date with current events, but it goes without saying that if the urine came from an American source, testing would be unnecessary, the result would obviously be positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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