Tour De France 2013

Tour De France 2013

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Gizmoish

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18,150 posts

210 months

Monday 8th October 2012
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Just read this report that the 100th Tour, in addition

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/alpe-dh...

Up the Alpe d'Huez, down a road that isn't even properly surfaced at the moment, then back up the Alpe d'Huez - fine. Awesome, even: I'd love to go. But as the final stage?

I know that recently the organisers have been trying to stop the final stage turning into an extended champagne-fuelled warm-down, but surely the size of the crowds they get at the grand finale is reason enough to keep it in Paris?

Gizmoish

Original Poster:

18,150 posts

210 months

Wednesday 24th October 2012
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wy906 said:
If he even rides the tour. He'll do the Giro because he wants the pink jersey, but might not even ride the tour.

Would be good to see him pick up the flat individual TT though.