TDF: a shiny new thread for 2012

[malkin]

I'm glad that the ad with the freeze frame of the guy with the exploded tire is finally not running anymore.

[redrhodie]

Since we're on the subject of commercials, has anyone noticed the one with the bike rider, out on a long training ride, he eats a pink snowball (I think that's what it's called), he rides through the rain, he flats? Did you notice when he's changing his flat, in the middle of nowhere, alone, he's using a floor pump? Cracks me up every time. That's my favorite.

[ny biker]

Since we're on the subject of commercials, has anyone noticed the one with the bike rider, out on a long training ride, he eats a pink snowball (I think that's what it's called), he rides through the rain, he flats? Did you notice when he's changing his flat, in the middle of nowhere, alone, he's using a floor pump? Cracks me up every time. That's my favorite.

That's one of the Strava commercials. I'll have to look for that...

[bmccasland]

Watching some of the TdF stages, in France was interesting. Not that I could always keep up, I think my French has gotten worse from the lack of practice.
Home now, so will watch the rest here.

[malkin]

Looking for the floor pump will give me a reason to watch, beyond just watching the scenery now and listening to the delightful patter of Phil & Paul.

I like what Jens wrote in his Bicycling.com blog:

Since Franky is my friend and as I have said this many times over the years, I will stay on his side and be there for him as a friend should do. Friendship is not only for the sunny days in life but even more important when its pouring rain out there. Maybe I am not as objective and neutral here as I should be, but I can’t help it, I have spent eight years with Franky as a teammate and I can’t see him doing something stupid like that. I am well aware that probably not everybody will agree with my thoughts, but that’s what I wanted to say.

[maryellen]

Loved the helicopter camera shots of the vultures today.

Thank you! I just saw a quick shot on the evening coverage and wasn't sure what kind of bird it was.

Ugh now the Michelob Ultra commercial is on.

[ShutUpLegs]

Did anyone see this?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUWak...&feature=share

What a character, Peter Sagan!! Ha

[Catrin]

Did anyone see this?!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUWak...&feature=share

What a character, Peter Sagan!! Ha

hehehe, next year I simply must have cable, at least for July, so I can finally watch the TDF!