For the perfect balance of annoyance and repetition...(Tour thread)

[beccaB]

I like the riding backwards ad.

Versus doesn't get it that cycling fans, unlike ice hockey fans, DO NOT watch for the crashes. Their Red White Black and Blue ad is just silly for cycling fans.

The mojito ad had me dancing the first day, but now it's very old.

Locally, there is at least one bike shop with ads. That's cool.

I'm using that MUTE button alot.

EXACTLY. Hockey fights and getting slammed into the boards is normal and expected. Bicycle crashes are not.

[beccaB]

Oh Yeah, and why don't they still show the ad where people are applauding military personnel in an airport? I really liked that one. It brought a tear to my eye.

[pll]

Even though they are old, I still like the Specialized ads (like Paolo Bettini's... "la velocitÃ* è tutto") and the Cannondale to a certain extent. The Saab commercial is indeed unbearable and I cannot see the one with crashes. I tend to get up and do stuff around my place during commercials.

I'm sick of hearing about this "new era" of the tour. It must be at least the 4th consecutive tour to the same tune and I'm a big skeptic. I'm sure a couple more dopers will be caught in the days to come, many won't. However, being a skeptic does not help with the disappointment each time a rider is caught.