The 2013 Tour De France route has been announced.
My eye was immediately drawn to the Gap to Alpe D'Huez stage on 18th July.
They nearly popped out when I read that they have to climb the mountain twice! That's just cruel!
I love watching Alpine stages, especially places I know from visiting them in the wintertime.
Any other fans out there?
With them coming up the climb twice this could be the year to go out there to watch. It would be something ticked off my bucket list.
18th July Alpe D'Huez
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ok, i worked it out now
Yep, Froome will be team leader for the Tour with Brad in a supporting role.
As Sky said earlier in the year, if the route suited Froome he would be leading.
And I think this is all credit to the new generation of cyclists. It would never have happened even a few years ago, where the supposed team captain would support other members if it was better for the team. I still think the sight of Wiggo in the Yellow Jersey leading out Cav on the Champs was truly stirring.
If Froome is on form, I think Contador is going to need plenty of steak on this tour :wink: :twisted:
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Started by Andyhull in Ski Chatter 24-Oct-2012 - 11 Replies
Andyhull posted Oct-2012
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Snapzzz
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
twice?
one after the other?
one after the other?
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Andyhull
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
When they reach the top the first time they'll still have 50km to go!
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Dids1
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
Love the TDF.....the 3 weeks is a wonderful tour of French villages, Chateaux and scenery....much of it from the air.
Far Queue
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
I am a fan too, big hilly tour next year :shock:
Mont Ventoux on Bastille Day (that will ensure massive crowds :) ), the double climb at Alpe D'Huez and one for Wickers, a finish at LGB :twisted:
And finally a night finish on the Champs. It will be interesting to see how Cav gets round the hills and if his new team will be in a position to lead him out on the Champs, hopefully wearing the Green Jersey.
Interestingly, I see Bradley has already stated he is going to put most of his efforts into the Giro next year, as well as the Paris Roubaix.
Mont Ventoux on Bastille Day (that will ensure massive crowds :) ), the double climb at Alpe D'Huez and one for Wickers, a finish at LGB :twisted:
And finally a night finish on the Champs. It will be interesting to see how Cav gets round the hills and if his new team will be in a position to lead him out on the Champs, hopefully wearing the Green Jersey.
Interestingly, I see Bradley has already stated he is going to put most of his efforts into the Giro next year, as well as the Paris Roubaix.
Snapzzz
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
andyhull wrote:When they reach the top the first time they'll still have 50km to go!
ok, i worked it out now
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Edited 1 time. Last update at 24-Oct-2012
Andyhull
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
Far Queue wrote:
Interestingly, I see Bradley has already stated he is going to put most of his efforts into the Giro next year, as well as the Paris Roubaix.
Yep, Froome will be team leader for the Tour with Brad in a supporting role.
As Sky said earlier in the year, if the route suited Froome he would be leading.
Far Queue
reply to '18th July Alpe D'Huez' posted Oct-2012
andyhull wrote:Far Queue wrote:
Interestingly, I see Bradley has already stated he is going to put most of his efforts into the Giro next year, as well as the Paris Roubaix.
Yep, Froome will be team leader for the Tour with Brad in a supporting role.
As Sky said earlier in the year, if the route suited Froome he would be leading.
And I think this is all credit to the new generation of cyclists. It would never have happened even a few years ago, where the supposed team captain would support other members if it was better for the team. I still think the sight of Wiggo in the Yellow Jersey leading out Cav on the Champs was truly stirring.
If Froome is on form, I think Contador is going to need plenty of steak on this tour :wink: :twisted:
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