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Tour de France 2014 starts in Leeds

lyearslyears Posts: 212
edited December 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
I think it is great news that my home city of Leeds will host the start of the 2014 Tour de France, with 2 days of racing in Yorkshire. There's lots of great places the stages could go, I hope they visit York at some point.

There will be some that scoff at the idea of the Tour de France being held outside of France itself (although its not exactly a new phenomenon, stages are held outside of France every year I think!), but I think it is fantastic that Leeds will be part of such a significant sporting event.

Any thoughts, agree or disagree?
Hyde Park 25/06/10 - Manchester 20/06/12 - Leeds 08/07/14
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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,166
    I declare myself the 2014 Tour de France champion!

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    Party On, Dudes!
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    there's a tdf thread ... outside of that ... the tour regularly travels outside france so this is not an issue at all ...

    on a similar note - i can't wait for this year's giro and tdf ... gonna be some awesome racing ...
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    polaris_x said:

    there's a tdf thread ... outside of that ... the tour regularly travels outside france so this is not an issue at all ...

    on a similar note - i can't wait for this year's giro and tdf ... gonna be some awesome racing ...

    can this be this years TDF thread?

    soooooooooooo fucking bummed that Cav is out. >:P
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    I am really disappointed that Cav is out, even if it was his fault. He was under so much pressure to win that stage that he made a reckless move. I felt bad for him because of all of the pressure to win and to be out after the first stage. I know he has to feel terrible. The first two stages were certainly exciting, unlike they usually are. I enjoyed the stages in GB too. Looking forward to stage 5 and cobbles now.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    cobbles will be insane :D

    I don't know much about any of these dudes, personality wise, but Cav was the ONLY sprinter i ever rooted for.

    How can Jens always be so happy? This race is supposed to be hell. :))
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    cobbles WERE insane!

    I thought these dudes knew how to ride in the rain.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 9,338
    imalive said:

    cobbles WERE insane!

    I thought these dudes knew how to ride in the rain.

    I know. There were so many crashes on the pavement, I don't know if it was jitters or what. A lot in the roundabouts when you shift your weight from one side to the other.

  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    Even with the crashes and cobbles, they averaged almost 30mph. Unreal.

    interesting Tour, so far.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    I only saw 1 sector of cobbles... But holy shit, I couldn't imagine doing that on those tires....
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
    2022: 9/14 NJ ... 2024: 5/28 WA, 9/7 PA, 9/9 PA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    Wow! Another crazy day on The Tour. So sad that AC is out. Looks to me like Nibs has it although there still a lot of race days left.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    Can't believe that Froom and Contador are out..
    Caught part of the replay of stage 10. That cat 1 climb looked rediculous.
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
    2022: 9/14 NJ ... 2024: 5/28 WA, 9/7 PA, 9/9 PA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
  • boyo79boyo79 Warrington, UK Posts: 6,525
    I was a Tourmaker on stage 1. An experience I'll never forget
    2000: Manchester
    2006: Dublin; Leeds; Arnhem
    2007: London
    2009: Manchester
    2012: Manchester I & II : EV Manchester : Soundgarden Shepherds Bush
    2013: Brad Manchester : Soundgarden Manchester
    2014: Amsterdam I & II; Berlin; Leeds; Milton Keynes
    2018: Berlin; London II; Boston II

    Bootleg Reviews: http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    boyo79 said:

    I was a Tourmaker on stage 1. An experience I'll never forget

    What is that?
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
    2022: 9/14 NJ ... 2024: 5/28 WA, 9/7 PA, 9/9 PA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
  • boyo79boyo79 Warrington, UK Posts: 6,525
    FrankieG said:

    boyo79 said:

    I was a Tourmaker on stage 1. An experience I'll never forget

    What is that?
    Volunteers to help control and assist the crowds on race day, like the Games Makers that were used during the London 2012 Olympics. Over the 3 stages in the UK, there was 10000 Tour Makers. It was the first time volunteers had been used to help out on the TdF.

    2000: Manchester
    2006: Dublin; Leeds; Arnhem
    2007: London
    2009: Manchester
    2012: Manchester I & II : EV Manchester : Soundgarden Shepherds Bush
    2013: Brad Manchester : Soundgarden Manchester
    2014: Amsterdam I & II; Berlin; Leeds; Milton Keynes
    2018: Berlin; London II; Boston II

    Bootleg Reviews: http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    What were your duties as a Tour Maker?
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • boyo79boyo79 Warrington, UK Posts: 6,525
    I was a Crossing Marshall. Basically making sure it was safe to cross the route and to close it down when any traffic as coming through. I was stationed in sector 1 which was in Leeds and was in the neutral zone about 1km from the start at the Headrow. Was really cool.

    Other 'on-route' roles included Flag Marshall and Route Marshall. There was also 'off-route' roles which would include giving directions at places like train stations to the public to get to the route.
    2000: Manchester
    2006: Dublin; Leeds; Arnhem
    2007: London
    2009: Manchester
    2012: Manchester I & II : EV Manchester : Soundgarden Shepherds Bush
    2013: Brad Manchester : Soundgarden Manchester
    2014: Amsterdam I & II; Berlin; Leeds; Milton Keynes
    2018: Berlin; London II; Boston II

    Bootleg Reviews: http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    That's cool. My husband and I volunteered at the Tour of Missouri (US pro race - now defunct) one year. It was a lot of fun. So at least you got to see Cav before he crashed out.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • boyo79boyo79 Warrington, UK Posts: 6,525
    Yeah it was great, got to see the riders up close and all together as they were going through not in race mode!
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    2000: Manchester
    2006: Dublin; Leeds; Arnhem
    2007: London
    2009: Manchester
    2012: Manchester I & II : EV Manchester : Soundgarden Shepherds Bush
    2013: Brad Manchester : Soundgarden Manchester
    2014: Amsterdam I & II; Berlin; Leeds; Milton Keynes
    2018: Berlin; London II; Boston II

    Bootleg Reviews: http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    You got a shot of Nibali's back side. Looks like he will probably be the winner this year. I'm still hoping that TJ VanGarderen makes a come back though.
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    boyo79 said:

    FrankieG said:

    boyo79 said:

    I was a Tourmaker on stage 1. An experience I'll never forget

    What is that?
    Volunteers to help control and assist the crowds on race day, like the Games Makers that were used during the London 2012 Olympics. Over the 3 stages in the UK, there was 10000 Tour Makers. It was the first time volunteers had been used to help out on the TdF.
    boyo79 said:

    I was a Crossing Marshall. Basically making sure it was safe to cross the route and to close it down when any traffic as coming through. I was stationed in sector 1 which was in Leeds and was in the neutral zone about 1km from the start at the Headrow. Was really cool.
    Other 'on-route' roles included Flag Marshall and Route Marshall. There was also 'off-route' roles which would include giving directions at places like train stations to the public to get to the route.

    That's Awesome!!! I would love to do that. How many hours before the riders came through did you have to start? How long after they leave does everyone clear out? Surprised that this is the first time they are using volunteers. The Flag Marshall guys are the ones that stand near the obstacles in the middle of the road right? I think those guys have balls..

    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
    2022: 9/14 NJ ... 2024: 5/28 WA, 9/7 PA, 9/9 PA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    Riverrunner said:

    You got a shot of Nibali's back side. Looks like he will probably be the winner this year. I'm still hoping that TJ VanGarderen makes a come back though.

    With Froom and Contador out it looks like it, but I still think it's too early to call.
    Yeah, I think Teejay is my favorite this year. I do like Frank Schleck since I share his first name. :))
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
    2022: 9/14 NJ ... 2024: 5/28 WA, 9/7 PA, 9/9 PA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    Riverrunner said:

    That's cool. My husband and I volunteered at the Tour of Missouri (US pro race - now defunct) one year. It was a lot of fun. So at least you got to see Cav before he crashed out.

    and I always thought you were a dude :)). not the first time that's happened around here.

    finally got to see stage 11.....and since the TDF isn 't lebron or the NFL, ESPN didn't spoil it for me. do those dopes even know it's happening?
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • boyo79boyo79 Warrington, UK Posts: 6,525
    FrankieG said:

    boyo79 said:

    FrankieG said:

    boyo79 said:

    I was a Tourmaker on stage 1. An experience I'll never forget

    What is that?
    Volunteers to help control and assist the crowds on race day, like the Games Makers that were used during the London 2012 Olympics. Over the 3 stages in the UK, there was 10000 Tour Makers. It was the first time volunteers had been used to help out on the TdF.
    boyo79 said:

    I was a Crossing Marshall. Basically making sure it was safe to cross the route and to close it down when any traffic as coming through. I was stationed in sector 1 which was in Leeds and was in the neutral zone about 1km from the start at the Headrow. Was really cool.
    Other 'on-route' roles included Flag Marshall and Route Marshall. There was also 'off-route' roles which would include giving directions at places like train stations to the public to get to the route.

    That's Awesome!!! I would love to do that. How many hours before the riders came through did you have to start? How long after they leave does everyone clear out? Surprised that this is the first time they are using volunteers. The Flag Marshall guys are the ones that stand near the obstacles in the middle of the road right? I think those guys have balls..

    We had to arrive at our check-in location at 5.30am and there we found out exactly what we'd be doing for the day - til that point all I knew was that I had an on-route role in the first sector on Stage 1. Got to our location for the race at 7am and then began setting up. Caravans came through just after 9am and the riders a little after 11am followed by the team support cars and coaches.

    Yeah that's the flag marshalls. Would have loved that role!!

    2000: Manchester
    2006: Dublin; Leeds; Arnhem
    2007: London
    2009: Manchester
    2012: Manchester I & II : EV Manchester : Soundgarden Shepherds Bush
    2013: Brad Manchester : Soundgarden Manchester
    2014: Amsterdam I & II; Berlin; Leeds; Milton Keynes
    2018: Berlin; London II; Boston II

    Bootleg Reviews: http://pjbootlegreviews.blogspot.com/
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    imalive said:

    Riverrunner said:

    That's cool. My husband and I volunteered at the Tour of Missouri (US pro race - now defunct) one year. It was a lot of fun. So at least you got to see Cav before he crashed out.

    and I always thought you were a dude :)). not the first time that's happened around here.

    finally got to see stage 11.....and since the TDF isn 't lebron or the NFL, ESPN didn't spoil it for me. do those dopes even know it's happening?
    Ha! Just because I have a husband doesn't mean I'm not a dude. Right? :) Lots of states allow same sex marriage (which is a good thing IMO). But no, I am not a dude. I guess cycling is still mostly a male sport so easy for you to assume that.

    I have seen nothing from main stream media on the TDF. Usually there is a mention here or there.

    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    It's sad that this forum has declined to the point where a conversation can barely keep going :(

    It's been a good tour. Nibali is comfortably ahead, so there's not a hell of a lot of drama, but the individual stages have been entertaining.

    Nibbling is so dominant you might think he's doping....
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    imalive said:


    Nibbling is so dominant you might think he's doping....

    Unfortunately, this has crossed my mind too....

    Time Trial now! Go Teejay!
    2003: 7/14 NJ ... 2006: 6/1 NJ, 6/3 NJ ... 2007: 8/5 IL ... 2008: 6/24 NY, 6/25 NY, 8/7 EV NJ ... 2009: 10/27 PA, 10/28 PA, 10/30 PA, 10/31 PA
    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
    2022: 9/14 NJ ... 2024: 5/28 WA, 9/7 PA, 9/9 PA ---- http://imgur.com/a/nk0s7
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    bump?

    please?

    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • RiverrunnerRiverrunner Posts: 2,419
    New thread for 2015?
    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,691
    Riverrunner said:

    New thread for 2015?

    Do it!

    I love the Tour :smiley:
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
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