Cycling

[LeoMc]

Just looked at their Facebook page, times are not too scary bless you have a mechanical. http://chainreactionhub.com/images/news/events/bigitalianbikeride/bibrtimingsfbook.jpg

[JimStynes]

If I could start at 7am it would be good! Not starting with the fast fellas though! f**k that, I wouldnt make it to Ballymena with that group!

[LeoMc]

Not sure how to add a picture but Chain reaction have a great 3d visualisation of the route on fb

[gerry]

anybody else get one of these today

[JimStynes]

anybody else get one of these today

Nope! Where did you get that? I've never watched a pro cycle race before, is it just a matter of standing at the side of the road and watching the peleton go past for 20 secs and thats that then?

Out on the new Bianchi the other day. I've been cycling a tank this past 2 years! The new bike is so light compared to the Felt I have.

[gerry]

its for the team presentation before the giro starts where all the cyclist are introduced to the press and public. they where on the visit belfast site this morning.

yep stand watch them go pass in a flash but the "caravan" that goes before it gets the craic going.

a new bike is always a joy to ride

caravan

[Mayo4Sam]

Where'd you get that Gerry and where can I get one?
Of course if you're not using yours I'll happily take it off your hands

Thinking of heading up for the team time trial on the friday

[gerry]

All the tickets where gone yesterday by 3pm.  The TTT should be good as they will be flying.

[Orior]

Nope! Where did you get that? I've never watched a pro cycle race before, is it just a matter of standing at the side of the road and watching the peleton go past for 20 secs and thats that then?

Yeap. Its all over in 20-30 seconds, but the circus beforehand is mildly entertaining. Hopefully they will be throwing out lots of freebies.

[Muzz]

The presentation is on Thursday night.  I may have 2 passes for the night if anyone wants them but will confirm early next week.  The upload from Gerry isnt enough and you have to collect wrist bands.

PM me if anyone wants them

[JimStynes]

What time is the time trial? I'm working on Friday until 3 and it's the stage I really wanted to see out of them all.

[theskull1]

Nope! Where did you get that? I've never watched a pro cycle race before, is it just a matter of standing at the side of the road and watching the peleton go past for 20 secs and thats that then?

Yeap. Its all over in 20-30 seconds, but the circus beforehand is mildly entertaining. Hopefully they will be throwing out lots of freebies.

Exactly...is the TV not the best seat in the house "if" you want to watch the race?

[JimStynes]

No doubt TV will be the best place to watch the race but this could be my only chance to ever watch a big pro race like this and it's only 20 mins from the house. Be a shame not to go watch it.

[LeoMc]

No doubt TV will be the best place to watch the race but this could be my only chance to ever watch a big pro race like this and it's only 20 mins from the house. Be a shame not to go watch it.

Exactly, I have booked the Friday off to see the time trials. I coudn't care less who wins. For me it is all about the chance to experience the live event.

[JimStynes]

http://www.roadbikereview.com/reviews/lance-armstrong-yes-i-feel-like-i-won-races-video