Stopped watching the Tour and don't miss it

[PQJ]

Individual stages are often always (contradiction there intended) fun, both for the racing and the scenery and joie de vivre. How can they not be? But, to me at least, Tours of recent vintage, GC-wise, have been dull as can be and my interest has waned. I write this mid-17th stage in Tour that, GC-wise, has been dull but could still end up being good (or great).

[dgauthier]

I used to religiously record every stage of every race (I think I liked the Giro even better than the Tour), but I haven't watched for several years now. All the doping revelations have dampened my enthusiasm for the professional side of the sport.

[fignon's barber]

I love the Tour. Not really interested in the riders. The landscape, the heritage, the fans....yes. Watching skeletal physio lab specimens follow each other around France...not so much. Look at the riders of the 1990's compared to today: far more exciting characters. When Froome and D.Martin are your showman, you're in trouble.

[jlwdm]

Originally Posted by fignon's barber

I love the Tour. Not really interested in the riders. The landscape, the heritage, the fans....yes. Watching skeletal physio lab specimens follow each other around France...not so much. Look at the riders of the 1990's compared to today: far more exciting characters. When Froome and D.Martin are your showman, you're in trouble.

Dan Martin has been pretty exciting if you ask me.

Jeff

[Plum Hill]

I'm a sucker for European scenery, especially Switzerland.
Today's stage was great, from both scenic and competition perspectives.

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by Bruce K

So I realized that I did not each today's stage or Sunday's and that I neither miss it or care anymore.

I am not sure when I lost interest. Maybe the ridiculous, arbitrary jury d visions/penalties. Maybe the lack of (for me) exciting racing or compelling stories.

It just seems bland this year.

Anyone else feeling that way?

BK

You didn't miss much compelling drama this year.