TdF 2020 - The unofficial chat thread.

[Woz]

That time approaching again. Looks like the race is on.

Personally have reservations how this is going to pan-out with spectators.

Anyhow, I'll get the ball(s) rolling with this:
https://www.france24.com/en/20200820-ho ... nly-podium

End of an era, beginning of a new one........

 

[Carge]

Re:

I have been to see some of the Tour somewhere for the last few years - but I won't be at this one.
There's no way I'd get into those sorts of crowds.

And furthermore - if I were competing - I'd be even more concerned for my safety. Fans on the road, running alongside - or spitting - or throwing various fluids - doesn't bear thinking about.

I reckon Froomey and G are probably thrilled to bits that they aren't riding this year.

 

[Woz]

Latest. Start will be almost like "behind closed doors".

https://translate.google.fr/translate?s ... 64468.html

 

[Frankenorange]

Re:

I can see the tour getting cancelled at half distance. Either due to government imposed lockdowns, towns not wanting the plague rolling through, too many staff/riders/teams getting pulled, loss of
control over spectators and maybe good old french protests blocking the road. Any of those good scupper
it, but we could end up with all of the above in the first week.

 

[Woz]

Still not watched a stage.....just the highlights. Can't say I'm entirely worked up about it...

 

[mdvineng]

I haven't even watched the highlights and barely checked the results. Maybe at the weekend.

 

[Supratada]

I’ve watched it all so far. Lovely oppo lock slide across the road into a road sign and also a bonus slide along an Armco with tip over face landing and snapped frame. Lovely stuff.
Some French geezer is winning. I’ve not seen Lemond or Hinault yet so they must be biding their time.