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TexasProgresive

(12,287 posts) Sat Jul 8, 2017, 10:15 AM Jul 2017

Just watched the 8th stage of Le Tour.

This was an exciting stage. I don't get to see much of bicycle racing as I don't have cable and internet without draconian data caps. I got to watch Wednesday's stage at a friends house which was a real treat, but today, just WOW! This was suppose to be a warmup for stage 9, but some riders had a different idea. Quickly the peloton broke into 2 with a 3+ minute gap.From that group another breakaway. Going up the Montée de la Combe de Laisia les Molunes one young rider overcame cramps in his right leg to maintain a gap of 36 seconds to win the stage. That's enough spoilers if you haven't watched it yet.

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Just watched the 8th stage of Le Tour. (Original Post) TexasProgresive Jul 2017 OP

Good Stage The River Jul 2017 #1

I wish I could use the Gold package- 10GIG per month is all I have. TexasProgresive Jul 2017 #2

Relatively Cheap The River Jul 2017 #6

I am aware of no unlimited satelite service. TexasProgresive Jul 2017 #7

it was a fun stage....tomorrow though.... dhill926 Jul 2017 #3

Looking at the profile it will be blood TexasProgresive Jul 2017 #4

...and collarbones... and a pelvis jberryhill Jul 2017 #8

And yesterday was the ultimate photo finish unc70 Jul 2017 #5

The River

(2,615 posts)

1. Good Stage

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 10:41 AM

Jul 2017

hard to catch a breakaway while climbing.

Without Sagan/Cavendish, the sprint finishes are lot more interesting.
I'm thinking Chris Froome will win it all again but nothing is certain with 13 more stages to go.

I invested in the NBC sports gold package and can stream it live on Amazon Fire and then watch reruns on NBCSN. The deal also allows me to watch all the major races for a full year.

TexasProgresive

(12,287 posts)

2. I wish I could use the Gold package- 10GIG per month is all I have.

Reply to The River (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 10:54 AM

Jul 2017

How much is the package?

The River

(2,615 posts)

6. Relatively Cheap

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 12:44 PM

Jul 2017

for what you get. About a 1 buck per event....$39.99.
I'm guessing unlimited cable/satellite would be a lot more.

TexasProgresive

(12,287 posts)

7. I am aware of no unlimited satelite service.

Reply to The River (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 01:47 PM

Jul 2017

The price for more data goes up exponential. My friends in town get great speeds and data for less than what I pay. It's what I get for living in a rural area, that and red-necked tRump voters.

dhill926

(16,953 posts)

3. it was a fun stage....tomorrow though....

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 10:57 AM

Jul 2017

holy shit. Can't wait....but totally expect Froome and Sky to rule the day.

TexasProgresive

(12,287 posts)

4. Looking at the profile it will be blood

Reply to dhill926 (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 11:09 AM

Jul 2017

sweat

and

tears

I just read the wiki on Froome because of his short interview. I couldn't place his accent. Now I've gotten my wish without knowing it, I want to see Kenyans in the Grand Tours. Well Froome was born in Kenya so I guess that counts. I just think some of those standout long distance runners could do well if they got some early quality bike time.

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)

8. ...and collarbones... and a pelvis

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #4)

Mon Jul 10, 2017, 11:38 AM

Jul 2017

I was in Chambery last year and wanted to do that descent, but changed my mind on closer inspection.

unc70

(6,325 posts)

5. And yesterday was the ultimate photo finish

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Sat Jul 8, 2017, 11:10 AM

Jul 2017

It has been an interesting Tour so far, and they are just getting to the mountains.

BTW happened to be near the top of the main climb at the US Cycling Pro championship a couple weeks ago in Knoxville.

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