Cycling

Started by Jimmy, February 18, 2010, 10:20:27 PM

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gallsman

Unreal. Philipsen nearly sniped him too  ;D

That Pogacar lad as well. So boring etc.

Tony Baloney

Quote from: bennydorano on July 26, 2026, 06:58:45 PMFeck me, some finish by MVDP there, absolute maximal effort, black out territory there.
Great finish. Unsurprisingly bolloxed from the exertion.

magpie seanie

Unreal experience being at those two Alpe d'Huez stages. Driving form Lyon to where we were staying was nuts on Thursday evening. Took us over 5 hours. Infrastructure (gondolas, greenways etc) is simply incredible. Atmosphere amazing.

Completed the climb of Alpe d'Huez on Saturday morning ourselves (myself and 3 griends). Unbelievable experience especially towards the top where the crowds are already assembling for the stage finish. Honestly was not sure I'd make it until a few kms from the finish but a great feeling to get there.

JimStynes

Quote from: magpie seanie on July 30, 2026, 09:54:37 AMUnreal experience being at those two Alpe d'Huez stages. Driving form Lyon to where we were staying was nuts on Thursday evening. Took us over 5 hours. Infrastructure (gondolas, greenways etc) is simply incredible. Atmosphere amazing.

Completed the climb of Alpe d'Huez on Saturday morning ourselves (myself and 3 griends). Unbelievable experience especially towards the top where the crowds are already assembling for the stage finish. Honestly was not sure I'd make it until a few kms from the finish but a great feeling to get there.

What an experience indeed! The final stage on Sunday was brilliant as well. The Montmatre section is a brilliant introduction.

Pogacar must be the most dominant athlete on the planet atm?

gallsman

Quote from: JimStynes on July 30, 2026, 10:06:11 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 30, 2026, 09:54:37 AMUnreal experience being at those two Alpe d'Huez stages. Driving form Lyon to where we were staying was nuts on Thursday evening. Took us over 5 hours. Infrastructure (gondolas, greenways etc) is simply incredible. Atmosphere amazing.

Completed the climb of Alpe d'Huez on Saturday morning ourselves (myself and 3 griends). Unbelievable experience especially towards the top where the crowds are already assembling for the stage finish. Honestly was not sure I'd make it until a few kms from the finish but a great feeling to get there.

What an experience indeed! The final stage on Sunday was brilliant as well. The Montmatre section is a brilliant introduction.

Pogacar must be the most dominant athlete on the planet atm?

Pogacar or Mondo Duplantis. Light years ahead of next best.

Tony Baloney

Quote from: gallsman on July 30, 2026, 10:21:06 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 30, 2026, 10:06:11 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 30, 2026, 09:54:37 AMUnreal experience being at those two Alpe d'Huez stages. Driving form Lyon to where we were staying was nuts on Thursday evening. Took us over 5 hours. Infrastructure (gondolas, greenways etc) is simply incredible. Atmosphere amazing.

Completed the climb of Alpe d'Huez on Saturday morning ourselves (myself and 3 griends). Unbelievable experience especially towards the top where the crowds are already assembling for the stage finish. Honestly was not sure I'd make it until a few kms from the finish but a great feeling to get there.

What an experience indeed! The final stage on Sunday was brilliant as well. The Montmatre section is a brilliant introduction.

Pogacar must be the most dominant athlete on the planet atm?

Pogacar or Mondo Duplantis. Light years ahead of next best.
Don't forget Luke Littler.  ;D

gallsman

No doubt some eejit will be along to insist he's an athlete alright.

oakleafgael

Quote from: gallsman on July 30, 2026, 10:21:06 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 30, 2026, 10:06:11 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 30, 2026, 09:54:37 AMUnreal experience being at those two Alpe d'Huez stages. Driving form Lyon to where we were staying was nuts on Thursday evening. Took us over 5 hours. Infrastructure (gondolas, greenways etc) is simply incredible. Atmosphere amazing.

Completed the climb of Alpe d'Huez on Saturday morning ourselves (myself and 3 griends). Unbelievable experience especially towards the top where the crowds are already assembling for the stage finish. Honestly was not sure I'd make it until a few kms from the finish but a great feeling to get there.

What an experience indeed! The final stage on Sunday was brilliant as well. The Montmatre section is a brilliant introduction.

Pogacar must be the most dominant athlete on the planet atm?

Pogacar or Mondo Duplantis. Light years ahead of next best.

Maybe a bit of a niche event but would definitely include Katie Ledecky.