[Ready4Freddy]

OK, it's time, folks! Let le Tour begin!

Go ahead and start posting your favorite links for live action, previews, reviews, etc, here.

I will make the initial post for the Prologue w/ graphics late tonight or very early tomorrow (Sat, Jul 3) morning.

Looks like it is going to be a GREAT Tour!!!

[Ready4Freddy]

It's baaaaack! leilani suggested I post this earlier so y'all can start throwing links, etc.

FReepmail me to get on or off the 2010 TdF Ping List.

[Minn]

Sucks that I’m not unemployed like I was last July.

[Drango]

If I’m correct TV starts 8:30am pdt on VERSUS?

[WackySam]

For those without Versus-

http://www.cyclingfans.com/

http://www.steephill.tv/tour-de-france/#live

[Logic n' Reason]

Ping for later....

[Mom MD]

WHOO HOO! Here we go!

[Ready4Freddy]

Tour de France 2010

PROLOGUE (ITT) - Rotterdam > > > Rotterdam - 8.9 km

Saturday, July 3, 2010

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Route

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Profile of the Stage

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Mountain Passes & Hills

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(Stage Preview - steephill.tv; All else - letour.com)

[nutmeg]

Thank you both for your TdF 2010 pings and for these great threads so far! I'll be in and out during July (vacation) and will try to contribute if I have time.

One question: Is Robbie McEwen in this Tour or has he retired?

[Cecily]

One good thing about Le Tour - NO VUVUZELAS!

[luv2ski]

Just watched the coverage on DVR- I'm in Vail with a houseful of college kids. Lots of fun but I waited until they all left to watch the prologue- too many interruptions. haha! Gotta hand it to Cancellara- he was masterful today. Nice ride by Lance, though. He looks strong and determined. Boy would I like to see him put Contador in his place this year!

[Cecily]

Stage 2 today (July 5)

[luv2ski]

As I have been watching the coverage on DVR (and have learned to add time to the broadcast), what's all this about a “substance” being on the roads? Is there actually suspicion that someone sabotaged the narrow roads on the course today causing the falls?
I didn't get to see any of the post-race interviews b/c the scheduled coverage ended.

[luv2ski]

OK. Here's something else I want your opinion on- the advantage to riders in a pace line is obvious and well understood. When the stages are high mountain, though, what advantage is is to have your teammates with you except for morale? You can send them to the front to set a blistering pace a la Astana today to keep other teams from attacking you but you (AC) still have to ride at that pace, too. Why would you be any better positioned to attack your rivals if you have been riding just as hard as they have? I remember Lance complaining after a stage a few years ago b/c his domestique was riding too fast and Lance himself was having trouble keeping up.

Of course, having teammates with you is a morale booster but turning the pedals is the same regardless. They might be there for a bike change if the worst happened but if everyone stays upright, what is the advantage?