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Phil C
07-05-2006, 09:35 AM
This stage is the one today (Wednesday). There is about 30 miles left. There are several escapees who are ahead of the peloton.
Phil C
07-05-2006, 09:59 AM
The peloton is now about 16 miles from the finish line. The five escapees are 1'10" ahead of the peloton so I expect them to get swallowed up soon.
Phil C
07-05-2006, 10:06 AM
There is now about 9 miles to go for the peloton and the escapees are 1'05" ahead so alas, there is nothing new to report basically.
KindaCool
07-05-2006, 10:07 AM
Originally posted by Phil C
The peloton is now about 16 miles from the finish line. The five escapees are 1'10" ahead of the peloton so I expect them to get swallowed up soon. you would think they could make up 1 foot 10 inches fairly easily
Phil C
07-05-2006, 10:14 AM
Originally posted by KindaCool
you would think they could make up 1 foot 10 inches fairly easily

opps my bad. I didn't make it clear the ' refers to minutes and the " refers to seconds in cycling language in this case.
Phil C
07-05-2006, 10:15 AM
The peloton will be able to make up this time today in my opinion. Sometimes like yesterday the escapees are able to hold on for the win but usually they get swallowed up near the end of the race. I expect them to get caught and for the end to be a race of the sprinters.
Adidas410s
07-05-2006, 10:15 AM
Originally posted by Phil C
The five escapees are 1'10" ahead of the peloton so I expect them to get swallowed up soon.

Sounds yummy!!!:D
CalallenWildcat
07-05-2006, 10:16 AM
Originally posted by KindaCool
you would think they could make up 1 foot 10 inches fairly easily

You know, it's funny, I didn't even think of feet and inches when I saw that. Lord I've been watching cycling too much.
Phil C
07-05-2006, 10:18 AM
It is getting exciting indeed! The peloton is about 3 miles from the finish. Two of the escapees have been caught and the others are only 25 seconds ahead. Exciting times indeed! Hang on to your hat folks!!
Adidas410s
07-05-2006, 10:22 AM
Originally posted by Phil C
It is getting exciting indeed! The peloton is about 3 miles from the finish. Two of the escapees have been caught and the others are only 25 seconds ahead. Exciting times indeed! Hang on to your hat folks!!

It's no fun with 85 riders finish with the same time!!! :mad: :mad:
Phil C
07-05-2006, 10:32 AM
Robbie McEwen wins the 4th stage! As expected the peloton caught the escapees and it was a sprinters' race to the end. Exciting indeed. Overall standings are the same. We are in for a treat the next few weeks. :)
Adidas410s
07-05-2006, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by Phil C
Overall standings are the same.

B-O-R-I-N-G
Phil C
07-05-2006, 11:14 AM
Why are you bored with the Tour de France Ad? So much coverage and world wide interest indeed.
Phil C
07-05-2006, 02:45 PM
I like to watch the Tour de France.
Phil C
07-05-2006, 02:45 PM
OLN does great coverage.
3afan
07-06-2006, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by Phil C
OLN does great coverage.

wish I got OLN-- oh well
BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
07-06-2006, 09:53 PM
I watched the Tour last summer when I got home from workouts in the morning....put me right to sleep.
Phil C
07-07-2006, 08:17 AM
Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
I watched the Tour last summer when I got home from workouts in the morning....put me right to sleep.


Well naturally! This year be well rested.