5055100597 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I dunno whether any of you are following this, but congrats to all you Aussies, with Cadel Evans soon to be the first Tour de France champion from Australia. You guys must be happy down under! This is a good excuse for FTX: France now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-JLC Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Lets not count our chickens before they hatch.. Great position to be in but there IS a last stage.. Lets try again in 12hrs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nope, he's won it. The 100+ year tradition is that the yellow jersey wearer does not get challenged in the final stage. Sunday is where the sprinters fight it out. So congrats to Cadel, it's a monumental win and Australians should be chuffed indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nope, he's won it. The 100+ year tradition is that the yellow jersey wearer does not get challenged in the final stage. Sunday is where the sprinters fight it out. So congrats to Cadel, it's a monumental win and Australians should be chuffed indeed! Traditions are made to be broken. But this one won't. I think some scenery of Col du Galibier, Col d' Izoard and Alpe d'Huez with particular reference to the switchbacks would be just perfect. There is an airport at the top that would look very nice too along with Grenoble Airport. Perhaps Russ could weave some magic and we could have animated cyclists or better still how about a Bathurst style rideable bike. Andy b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McAllan Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I've hardly slept for the past few weeks... was so so very happy when Cadel edged his way ahead in the time trial last night. My wife can't wait for it to be over so I'll stop screaming at the tv in the middle of the night Cheers, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Good one mate and well done indeed, the last time i had a cycle was on my Raleigh chopper wish i had it now. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McAllan Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Mate! I had one of those when I was 6! It was a black one though, not as fast as that classy red machine Cheers, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I've hardly slept for the past few weeks... was so so very happy when Cadel edged his way ahead in the time trial last night. My wife can't wait for it to be over so I'll stop screaming at the tv in the middle of the night Cheers, Derek Not nearly as middle in the night as here . My wife and yours are as one. Andy b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5055100597 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nope, he's won it. The 100+ year tradition is that the yellow jersey wearer does not get challenged in the final stage. Sunday is where the sprinters fight it out. So congrats to Cadel, it's a monumental win and Australians should be chuffed indeed! Except in 1989 when Greg Lemond stole the tour from Laurent Fignon on the final day, when the tour ended on the time trial. If Fignon had removed his ponytail, he would have had enough to win the toru by 1 second, rather than lose by 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5055100597 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Cadel really deserves this one, he's worked harder than anyone else, and for close to 7 years. I was rooting for Thomas Voeckler most of the race, because he was teh guy nobody thought could keep yellow, he's one tough guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6297j Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Llongyfarchiadau Cadel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I've hardly slept for the past few weeks... was so so very happy when Cadel edged his way ahead in the time trial last night. My wife can't wait for it to be over so I'll stop screaming at the tv in the middle of the night Cheers, Derek Yes, same here mate. Best Tour I have seen in a long time, I'm hoping to be there in person next year to follow it (approval pending by the Minister for Everything) and see Cadel get two in a row! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Congrats for Cadel and Australia! I have the utmost respect for these atheletes. I only in the last year have become an avid road cyclist, among the many other sporting pursuits of mine. In fact today, I competed in my first ever sprint triathlon. That was an experience in endurance, and that was only a sprint-tri! I can only begin to fathom what the Tour must put your body through. Amazing stuff indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Yes congratulations to Cadel and a historic win for Australia. This is one of the toughest competitions out there and I have a lot of respect for these athletes. BTW Nice Bike there Iain...I remember wanting one of those when I was a kid. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribou Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hats off to Cadel and Australia - Keep up the good work. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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