Quote Originally Posted by skinimini View Post
I was in London for the Opening Ceremony and men's race. It was exhilarating to watch the guys zoom by, but that's all I saw--twice, about 15 seconds! Saw much more of the BMW team cars than the racers. Loved the fans' spirit, literally cheering for everyone, but I'll take the TV anytime. Being in a hotel, I didn't have the opportunity for playback. I'll remember this when I get the bug to be a spectator at the TdF!
My father is a big Formula 1 fan and he feels the same way about watching races on TV vs in person. It can be fun to see the event live, but if you really want to *see* the race you're better off staying home.

I DVR'd both time trials and watched them last night. The thing with the thrones was weird. Big congrats to Olga Zabelinskaya -- based on how early she started, she obviously wasn't one of the favorites in the TT.

BTW I noticed that many of the women wore makeup during the race. I wonder if they usually do that, or if it was a nod to the TV cameras.

I felt bad for Fabian, but good for him for racing despite the shoulder injury.