Is there a Tour de France thread?

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Because it starts tonight!

Much more exciting than football, or yet more tennis.

I agree that Lesley Garrett was a dreadful choice, and I didn't think she sang well at all.

Gigondas - DH and I were laughing at Bradley's face too, what a picture! Loved his Lesley Garrett was dreadful. So proud of Bradley and what a lovely family, Cav's too. "We're going to start drawing the raffle numbers now...." just brilliant!

Doh, can't type today, it's meant to say 'loved the look of horror on his face'

Managed to get home last night at 8pm, having implemented a radio silence in the car. Then had to wait an hour or so before the Highlights Show was loaded onto ITVPlayer. It was worth the wait! Cav Is amazing but it was also great to see Wiggins busting a gut to help get him into the right position to turn on the after-burners.

Agree that Lesley Garrett was awful the wrong choice. I like her too normally, but that operatic rendition of an anthem that is a dirge at the best of times was excrutiating and don't get me started about the dress

Well done! You managed really well to last that long without listening to the radio before watching.

Anyone else suffering from race viewing withdrawal, I thought I'd post some of the Olympic schedule here (check BBC for exact broadcast times):

Men's road race Sat 28 July 10am-4:30pm
Women's RR: Sun 29 July 11:45am-4:30pm

Men's & Women's TT: Weds 1 Aug 12-4:30pm

Track events Thurs 2, Fri 3rd, Monday 6th: 4pm-6:30pm &
4, 5 & 7 August: 10am-noon, and 4-7pm

BMX 8-10 Aug, Weds-Fri, all 2:30-6pm

MTB: 11 & 12 Aug, early afternoon

I keep having moments when I realise it's over for another year and feel unreasonably sad . Roll on the Vuelta!