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Support/lust after our lads cycling in the Tour of Britain here!

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 08/09/2012 18:05

We watched Team Sky and Brad win the Tour de France, we're watching Froome in the Vuelta (bless him) and we took an Ode to the Olympic Time Trial (which inspired them to win medals Grin).

And now (to fill the massive hole left by the superb Olympics and Paralympics) from Sunday we can watch Team Sky and Team GB cycling heros here in the UK!

I thought I'd start this thread for lusting supporting our team faves and having a laugh.

TOB starts this Sunday 9th Sept!

TOB website here

Stage 1 Ipswich to Norfolk - Live on ITV4 from 1.45pm with highlights at 8pm .

The rest of the stages are also live everyday on ITV4 with highlights at 7pm.

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 12/09/2012 21:50

Did I put this thread in the wrong place? It is v quiet here. I thought more people would be into the tour of britain after the tour de france and our olympic cycling endeavours. Confused

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 12/09/2012 21:44

Another fantastic result. I loved Wiggo giving someone a little shove out of the way before the lead out as if to say 'Mind out lad, I'm coming through'.

And all the little kids, let out of school at the roadsides throughout the stage. Cute.

Evil - On Twitter I am watching @centurytv (who film it), @nedboulting and @robhayles1, @teamsky, @realstephens, @tourofbritain and @skodaukcycling

The best updates are from teamsky, realstephens, tourofbritain and skodaukcycling.

Factoid of the day (from DH) Cav used to be a champion ballroom dancer!

Cav is the leader!!!!!

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evilgiraffe · 12/09/2012 18:37

Half Mum, which twitter account do you follow for ToB/TdF type stage updates?

frostyfingers · 12/09/2012 16:53

Couldn't watch the end on TV and am out tonight so have just sneaked a look at Sky's website and YES, RESULT again. Thrilled to pieces (wish he'd shave the fluff off though....).

evilgiraffe · 12/09/2012 16:11

Yes, HalfMum, "Contador" does sound all competitive and exciting. Difficult to affectionately shorten, though - "Connie" doesn't have quite the same authority as Wiggo, Cav, or Froomedog...

I've just watched the finish on ITV4 +1, having been out all day so missed it in real time. Fabulous finish again - go Sky! Every time I watch him sprint I love Cav a little bit more, it's a wonder I'm capable of doing anything useful, really.

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 12/09/2012 15:11

Right, I'm going to watch it this eve and not watch the end or find out about the end of the race on twitter.

My fave twitter comment so far is 'those lads really want that cheese' re points prize for sprints.

Back later...

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frostyfingers · 12/09/2012 12:51

Only live on telly Half Mum - live, in the flesh on Friday!

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 12/09/2012 09:21

Evil - Contador also has one of the best ever competitor names.
Frosty - do post any race info when you watch today if you get chance.

Wiggo is just great. And the rest of team Sky. Love the team work so much.

Come on Cav you can be the race leader today. The lads will help you up the hills!

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frostyfingers · 12/09/2012 09:03

Excitement is building in this household - we're out tonight so am going to sneak a little watch of the end of the stage live - I don't want it to be over but can't wait to see them on Friday.

What I love about Cav is that almost always the first thing he does is praise the team/lead out. I don't think I've ever seen a footballer say "yeah, it was great, but I couldn't have done it without so and so passing it to me".

Wiggo always looks like he's out for a Sunday afternoon pootle, 'tis poetry in motion.

Vintage I hope you have a better day - fingers crossed for another good day for Cav.

evilgiraffe · 11/09/2012 23:44

Wasn't he just marvellous? That's exactly what I wanted to see on Sunday.

And Wiggo pedalling quietly uphill while everyone else was standing up and struggling was just brilliant - he looked like he was out for a gentle ride with the kids! DH and I want to see Wiggo and Contador going up mountains side by side now, just for the contrast in style. Wiggo is like a machine and Contador is beautiful, dancing away all the time like he hasn't got a care in the world.

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 21:29

yeeeeeeeeeesssssssss! Just finished watching the stage. At last Cav gets it. He never seems that bothered in the interviews but he so obviously is. I'm a Wiggo girl and I just love the way he lead them all in and got them to the end, job done lads. Looking forward to tomorrow!

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evilgiraffe · 11/09/2012 21:17

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaav! Grin I love him so much

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 21:04
  1. scotland looks lovely
  2. the poor loves called for their coats when it got rainy poor loves
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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 20:57

VIntage - You are not having a good day love. Eurosport or watch it online on ITV.com???

If its any consolation, I'm 20mins into viewing as the Sky tv just broke and I've had to spend ages on the phone fixing the damn thing.

Back to the race. I can give you some headlines 1) Cav did a lead in so Luke Rowe could get some sprint points, bless and 2) This is the first tour where I've seen the cyclists have to go over a cattle grid.

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VintageEbonyGold · 11/09/2012 20:44

Angry haven't got ITV4 let alone +1, not been my day today.

frostyfingers · 11/09/2012 20:43

RESULT!

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 19:47

No way Vintage. Gutted for you.

I am settled down ready to watch the stage. I know who gets the stage but I'm blanking it out until I've watched it.

Its about to start on ITV4+1 at 8pm if anyone has missed it.

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VintageEbonyGold · 11/09/2012 19:36

Argh, just saw this, I've missed it all and have been so close all day I passed a big fancy bus on the way home too, literally millimetres, didn't see anyone though but by your last post, the timings would suggest it was them.

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 17:53
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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 17:51

Vintage, if you are near Penrith get yerself to the Strickland Arms at approx 6.30pm the Sky bus and some riders are visiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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VintageEbonyGold · 11/09/2012 13:02

Skeleton crew at work due to holidays and I'm having to do extra anyway, might go out on the town tonight though wishes I worked in a hotel Grin

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 10:02

Frosty - Powis Castle depart at 10.15/10.30, with a lap of the town. I am still thinking of going...but have to get a day off work.
I think you can go to the castle and park and watch from there. It sounds like the start of the race is good for getting autographs etc. !

Vintage - I think the end today will be around 3ish as it was yesterday. If you go on the TOB website (www.tourofbritain.com) there is a pdf document with estimated times of each stage and a list of the hotels they are staying in.

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HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/09/2012 09:51

Vintage - why aren't you at home???

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VintageEbonyGold · 11/09/2012 08:49

Todays stage is brilliant and I'm missing it, might get to wave at my house on the tv though.

frostyfingers · 11/09/2012 08:27

Slightly better result for Cav, but I expect he's just as pissed off, poor bloke. What's today's stage like for him? Getting unreasonably excited about our trip over on Friday, got my picnic sorted and my timetable - now just hoping for the weather.

Can you get quite close at the start does anyone know? We're planning to go to Powis Castle and I was wondering how much time to allow before they actually roll out - if we can wander about a bit then dc3 will be dropped off at school a tad earlier than normal so I can ogle men in lycra!

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