TdF Guide

[BBB]

I received my copy of the Velo New TdF Guide last night (it takes a little while to get here), so apologies if this is old news. I had in a chuckle when reading Hinault's comments on each team and in particular over this pointed barb to T-Mobile:

"With the only conditions being that they are spared misfortune and, above all, that they learn how to race! When I think about the blunders of the Ullrich-Kloden duo! I mean, really: LeMond and I knew how to get along better."

Ouch.

Hopefully for the sake of a good race, they do a little better this year, or is this just wishful thinking on my part?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by BBB

I received my copy of the Velo New TdF Guide last night (it takes a little while to get here), so apologies if this is old news. I had in a chuckle when reading Hinault's comments on each team and in particular over this pointed barb to T-Mobile:

"With the only conditions being that they are spared misfortune and, above all, that they learn how to race! When I think about the blunders of the Ullrich-Kloden duo! I mean, really: LeMond and I knew how to get along better."

Ouch.

Hopefully for the sake of a good race, they do a little better this year, or is this just wishful thinking on my part?

Ullrich-Kloden is no Hinault-Lemond. The Duo will be out of the podium this year.

P.S. LA is unbeatable (not that I like him to win...).

Just got my copy yesterday and I also laughed at the Hinault comments regarding T-Mobile. I also thought it was interesting that he predicted Leipheimer to finish no higher than 10th. While he thinks LA will win (and I share that thought), he seems really keen on Alejandro Valverde and thinks he has the tools to win it all.

I was also impressed with the detailed maps of each stage. Will certainly come in handy when trying to find the best position to watch a stage.

[BBB]

The maps were a good touch.

Interesting that Hinault thinks Valverde can win. Probably a bit of a tall order in his first race, more so given that his first race will be the final chapter of Armstrong v Ullrich.

[Ti Designs]

Originally Posted by spiderlake

I was also impressed with the detailed maps of each stage. Will certainly come in handy when trying to find the best position to watch a stage.

The best position to watch a stage is probably at RedBones, at the bar with the TV, a big plate of ribs and a beer in front of me.

For those not from these parts, RedBones is a BBQ place in Somerville MA that's known for being bike friendly. In July they have a coupe of mornings where there's an early ride followed by breakfast and watching the tour stage on TV. If any other forum members want to do this, I can always be talked into a ride that ends with food...

Originally Posted by Ti Designs

RedBones is a BBQ place in Somerville MA

no barbeque

above VA

ahem