Tomorrows stage runs pretty close to where I used to live. Ecija (where it starts) is called the frying pan of Spain as it gets so hot and then they pass through Lucena and Cabra on the way to Priego De Cordoba which is a beautiful town (right through the Sierra Subitecca). They finish at a place called Alcala La Real which has a great castle. The whole area is riddled with castles and watch towers as it was border land between the Moors and Christians.
Very exciting finish yesterday. When Froome, Nibali and Contador were going head to head I was sitting in my chair and I noticed my feet doing little peddling movements as if I was there with them.
Very exciting finish yesterday. When Froome, Nibali and Contador were going head to head I was sitting in my chair and I noticed my feet doing little peddling movements as if I was there with them.
Good spot didnt think of them... Although probably ignored because they race for an Australian team
i.e. the Olympic Squad in Brazil was filled with Team SKY riders until one dropped out and Steve Cummings had to be drafted yet apart from Froome no one had a better year than him
Because he can pull on the front for miles, and also get over big mountains in the front group. Came 2nd on Alpe de Huez in Crit Dauphine, and was in breakaway groups on mountain stages in the TDF. OK so when they go up the real beasts of climbs he'll drop, but for the previous mountains he can pull.
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Fat guy pushing the rider off his bike was shown on ITV4. Scary. Cop in attendance, so it'll be interesting to see how he's dealt with.
Are all the Guardia Civil guys on steroids? Some big lads there.
May the force be with you.
Hope the bloke was ok
Couple of hills for them all at the end
You could see Froome was holding back yesterday, brave move so he still feels confident.
Some incredibly steep climbs coming up this week.
Miguel Angel Lopez is a real star for the future ... in fact, forget that, he could be podium by next Sunday.
Apparently ITV4 are provided live coverage of the Tour of Britain though?
Still ain't having him as a Brit though.
Going to be far too hilly a course for him to even attempt to win and fully expect him to not be involved when the final list is picked!!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/41147770
i.e. the Olympic Squad in Brazil was filled with Team SKY riders until one dropped out and Steve Cummings had to be drafted yet apart from Froome no one had a better year than him