Matt_Tupman Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Ok so you may think it's 'gay' and the leg shaving is maybe a bit to far but has anyone watched it at all this year?I'm really getting into it and especially after Bradley Wiggins ride today which impressed me a lot.Anyone on here do much road racing compeating? How easy is it to get into competitions?Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 tched a few minutes of it for the first time today, and it was fantastic, it was the end of a race, so obviously pretty exciting, but seeing the tactics they use to keep each other back and stuff was amazing, not to mention that they were doing that after cycling for hours anyway no doubt.I think ill try nd watch some more. I don't think it's at all 'gay' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Yes been watching them live over here, although missed the last stage. It's quite good this year especially since there is an australian that could win it in Cadel Evans. Can't believe the two favorites to win crashed on the same day too ! It'll get exciting when they hit the mountains on Saturday. Oh and leg shaving isn't too far cos it is for when they crash and get road rash they don't get hair in the grazes/cuts and also its more comfortable for them when they get massages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgnoseat Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I watched it at my grandparents house while I was paying a visit there with my parentsI think it's absolutely incredible, 6 hours of cycle at an 40-65 kilometers an hour[have no idea how much miles an hour that is for the english people..]Thats just pushing the human body to it's limit, that sort of stuff always amazes meAnd about the leg shaving, it's not all that gay if it's for a good thing, like getting better results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 (edited) Ok so you may think it's 'gay' and the leg shaving is maybe a bit to far but has anyone watched it at all this year?I'm really getting into it and especially after Bradley Wiggins ride today which impressed me a lot.Anyone on here do much road racing compeating? How easy is it to get into competitions?Mattits not gay, those guys are hardcore, i is watching it.and ride road! Edited July 14, 2007 by Chris Abbey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 the bike skills they need are incredible, especially in time trials and group sprints. riding with milimeters seperating the front and rear wheels;draughting and having riders to the side. time trials are done at a 35 mph average.. so makes hanging onto that tractor or bus for a mile seem insignificant.as for leg shaving denoting homosexuality...thats just pure bollox..excuse pun.aerodynamic increases are irrelevant...note that riders do not shave arms. eases masage therapyhelps in crash'sadds to rider motivation .. feeling faster. there are ore but cannot remember them all.vive la touralso forgot to mention the amazing attention to detail that roadies apply to the sport in terms of the bike and fitness. makes trials seem primitave. have you seen the amount of monitoring equipment used?heart ratespeedcadencepowerto name a few.anyone else think power monitors such as the SRM would benefit trials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 i don't....you only ride for 2 mins at a time!and depending on the section...you just give it all to make sure you do it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 cant edit post..all got condesnsed for some reason.the bike skills they need are incredible, especially in time trials and group sprints. riding with milimeters seperating the front and rear wheels;draughting and having riders to the side. time trials are done at a 35 mph average.. so makes hanging onto that tractor or bus for a mile seem insignificant.as for leg shaving denoting homosexuality...thats just pure bollox..excuse pun.aerodynamic increases are irrelevant...note that riders do not shave arms. eases masage therapyhelps in crash'sadds to rider motivation .. feeling faster. there are more but cannot remember them all.vive la touralso forgot to mention the amazing attention to detail that roadies apply to the sport in terms of the bike and fitness. makes trials seem primitave. have you seen the amount of monitoring equipment used?heart ratespeedcadencepowerto name a few.anyone else think power monitors such as the SRM would benefit trials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 cant say I watch it, my parents do, but I find it extremley boring, a bit like I find F1 boring too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Good sport, but there all drug takers and cheats to be honest, look at ullrich and basso.Least one of our local riders from York is doing his first tour.Go on Wegelious.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsguru Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 (edited) Good sport, but there all drug takers and cheats to be honest, look at ullrich and basso.Least one of our local riders from York is doing his first tour.Go on Wegelious.Steveyes exactly, whats the point of watching a sport when you know for a fact theyre all on performance enhancing drugs! Edited July 14, 2007 by trialsguru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 yes exactly, whats the point of watching a sport when you know for a fact theyre all on performance enhancing drugs!What's the point in watching any pro sport then? I can't say I find it that exciting, but it's very impressive. The last stage they did was an average of 24 mph, over 5 hours (200k) and up some of the biggest hills in europe. Madness. I enjoyed the crash t'other day though http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lmIJjR1kdYw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plod Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Never usually interested in road racing but just flicked it on and this guy hit the barrier and flew down this hill!!! Perfect timing by me I think lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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