YouTube is also a gold mine these days. There are hours long re-uploaded highlights of the grand tours. I've already gone through the TdF of 1995-2001. Riis attack on Hautacam in 1996, Ullrich leaving Virenque and Pantani(!) in the dust in Andorra 1997, crazy times.These re-runs of some classic on TV are epic, this 2005 one brings so much emotions and nostalgia back for me. Boonen was awesome in that period.
Sunday's going to be 2015 Gent-Wevelgem, had much rather had the one with Vandenbroucke and Mattan, or Mattan and Flecha.
Those were the days. Ullrich is from Rostock, do you live there? I fecking loved him back then. The 2003 Tour with him at Bianchi is still one of the best I've ever witnessed.YouTube is also a gold mine these days. There are hours long re-uploaded highlights of the grand tours. I've already gone through the TdF of 1995-2001. Riis attack on Hautacam in 1996, Ullrich leaving Virenque and Pantani(!) in the dust in Andorra 1997, crazy times.
Not living in Rostock but yeah, was a big Ullrich fan when I was young. For me he's still the most aesthetically pleasing cyclist to watch, such smooth strides.Those were the days. Ullrich is from Rostock, do you live there? I fecking loved him back then. The 2003 Tour with him at Bianchi is still one of the best I've ever witnessed.
That damn crash by Ullrich himself at the roundabout in the time trial second to last stage, pouring rain that day... And then you hear he couldn't be bothered to do a recon on the track I was devastated when that happened. But great TDFs in that period yeah - Armstrong's crash, Beloki's crash, just iconic for me, but maybe I'm being too nostalgic. These days I'm much more interested in the Classics in April because the Tour has become too boring. Last Tour I really enjoyed was with the battle between Rasmussen and Contador in the white jersey. Doped up, sure, but great entertainment.Not living in Rostock but yeah, was a big Ullrich fan when I was young. For me he's still the most aesthetically pleasing cyclist to watch, such smooth strides.
2003 was brilliant, I agree, still enjoy watching replays of the first time trial in brutal heat where he took 1:30 minutes out of Armstrong. If he attacks earlier the next stage and not just close to the end and if the crash of Armstrong on stage 15 didn't happen (in hindsight I actually argue that the crash benefited him since he was full of Adrenalin and Ullrich got out of rythm) I think he wins
That damn crash by Ullrich himself at the roundabout in the time trial second to last stage, pouring rain that day... And then you hear he couldn't be bothered to do a recon on the track I was devastated when that happened. But great TDFs in that period yeah - Armstrong's crash, Beloki's crash, just iconic for me, but maybe I'm being too nostalgic. These days I'm much more interested in the Classics in April because the Tour has become too boring. Last Tour I really enjoyed was with the battle between Rasmussen and Contador in the white jersey. Doped up, sure, but great entertainment.
This picture made me realize that mandatory helmets is a recent thing. I quickly got used to it.Luz Ardiden, my favorite TdF stage to this day. I still watch the highlights now and again! LA’s crash, the heroics from Chavanel and Armstrong’s gesture of respect as he passed him:
The perfect stage.
They used to chuck the helmets if the stage finished with a climb, right?This pictures made me realize that mandatory helmets is a recent thing. I quickly got used to it.
That's a great reference I forgot about that, it only lasted two years, between 2003 and 2005, where helmets weren't mandatory during the final climb. Before 2003 helmets were optional and in 2005 the UCI made them mandatory.They used to chuck the helmets if the stage finished with a climb, right?
Yeah, for a short time that was allowed too. The UCI made it obligatory in '03 after Kivilev died because of a crash in Paris-NiceThey used to chuck the helmets if the stage finished with a climb, right?
The crash was annoying as he would've gotten at least another stage win but it did not matter with regards to the Tour win, he woudn't have taken 1:10 off Armstrong that day (curvy TT, which suited Armstrong and no heat like at the first TT). And not doing the track beforehand was definitely lazy but I have watched the crash a lot and I don't think it came down to lack of knowledge on the course, he simply had bad bad luck slipping there. For me he "lost" the Tour (apart from being ill on Alpe d`Huez) still on stage 13 and 15, due to the lack of a proper attack when Armstrong was suffering on the plateau de bonascre and the crazyness on Luiz Ardiden.That damn crash by Ullrich himself at the roundabout in the time trial second to last stage, pouring rain that day... And then you hear he couldn't be bothered to do a recon on the track I was devastated when that happened. But great TDFs in that period yeah - Armstrong's crash, Beloki's crash, just iconic for me, but maybe I'm being too nostalgic. These days I'm much more interested in the Classics in April because the Tour has become too boring. Last Tour I really enjoyed was with the battle between Rasmussen and Contador in the white jersey. Doped up, sure, but great entertainment.
Right decision though shame he couldn't strike a deal. I respected him but never really loved him. Part of that was him being a cock to Wiggins and Sky on the Peyragudes. I more fondly remember the efforts of Kwiato and Poels, Nieve and Kirienka, and Thomas in getting him those wins more than the wins themselves.Froome leaving Ineos at the end of the season & joining Israel Start Up Nation next year.
https://www.skysports.com/more-spor...ur-de-france-winner-to-leave-at-end-of-season
It's only the french, it'll be fine.How is the Tour in particular going to deal with the masses of people lining up in close proximity in light of Covid-19? It will be outside yes, but it still seems like a bad idea to not have a plan for that.
Yeah but the French could infect the non French. That's the concerning part.It's only the french, it'll be fine.
Ah yeah, shit. Needs looking at.Yeah but the French could infect the non French. That's the concerning part.
Nah I don't, I understand some parts of the documentary but not enough to fully grasp it Seems a good one though!@RobinLFC Do you speak a bit of German? German television has released a beautiful documentary about the TdF 1997 on Youtube:
Thought you might be interested and I know some Belgians speak a bit of German, hence I wanted to share it. Has some great footage and background info.
Yeah I just saw that, Landa as well. We still need to see what he can in a longer tour but it's looking ominous for the rest... and great for us Belgians! How long has it been since we had a genuine contender, even in one-week tours? We've always done well in one-day races but with him we finally have someone for GC's.Nah I don't, I understand some parts of the documentary but not enough to fully grasp it Seems a good one though!
In other news, Evenepoel is UNREAL. Just beaten the likes of Bennett, Chaves, Carapaz, ... in the first mountain stage in Burgos. I'm starting to genuinely believe he can win the Giro or at least make the podium.
Jurgen Van den Broeck Tour 2010: always rememberYeah I just saw that, Landa as well. We still need to see what he can in a longer tour but it's looking ominous for the rest... and great for us Belgians! How long has it been since we had a genuine contender, even in one-week tours? We've always done well in one-day races but with him we finally have someone for GC's.
This is a fantastic performance from Van Aert, hope he can finish it! After that horror injury. There's no one I'd love to see win more than him.Half an hour live at Strade Bianchi and it’s already such a great battle. Van der Poel, Alaphilippe, all in problems. Rooting for Van Aert or Van Avermaet.
God I missed cycling.
Let's also remember this race is not even perfect for his build and weight. What is he going to do in De Ronde and Roubaix?If Van Aert finishes this it’ll be delirium. One of the best mates of a friend of mine in Herentals. His talent is fecking insane. Come on Wout.
He's been bloody fantasticIf Van Aert finishes this it’ll be delirium. One of the best mates of a friend of mine in Herentals. His talent is fecking insane. Come on Wout.