tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436160157.388255.jpg Kwiatkowski... ma' man! I'm picking him for the win on the Mur today.
Cav' Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I would also like Kwiatkowski so take it (or Degenkolb but he'll struggle a bit in the Mur de Huy )
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I would also like Kwiatkowski so take it (or Degenkolb but he'll struggle a bit in the Mur de Huy ) Ja, Degenkolb is just a little too big and too much of a sprinter for the Mur. The only 'sprinters' who might have a faint sniff are maybe Sagan, Matthews or Gerrans. It's going to be a battle between the hilly classics guys like Valverde, Dan Martin, Rodriguez, Kwiatkowski, van Avermaet (maybe top 5) and I'm sure Nibs is going to go big. Other names to watch out for who will have a big go should be:Meintjes (MTN)Kennaugh (Sky)Arredondo (Trek)Costa (Lampre)
khm4252 Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Flipping upset with DSTV as they are not showing the Tour on the Drifta sports channels. There is no live soccer or rugby during the week why cant they show the Tour on SS1, 3 or 4?! Bloody ridiuclous! I can understand they are using SS2 for Wimbledon which is acceptable. Was really hoping to watch on my iDrifta during the week at work.
Long Wheel Base Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Flipping upset with DSTV as they are not showing the Tour on the Drifta sports channels. There is no live soccer or rugby during the week why cant they show the Tour on SS1, 3 or 4?! Bloody ridiuclous! I can understand they are using SS2 for Wimbledon which is acceptable. Was really hoping to watch on my iDrifta during the week at work.I had the tour yesterday on my walka. I'm sure its the same channels as drifta.
Cav' Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Ja, Degenkolb is just a little too big and too much of a sprinter for the Mur. The only 'sprinters' who might have a faint sniff are maybe Sagan, Matthews or Gerrans. It's going to be a battle between the hilly classics guys like Valverde, Dan Martin, Rodriguez, Kwiatkowski, van Avermaet (maybe top 5) and I'm sure Nibs is going to go big. Other names to watch out for who will have a big go should be:Meintjes (MTN)Kennaugh (Sky)Arredondo (Trek)Costa (Lampre) Can't wait!
Long Wheel Base Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I had the tour yesterday on my walka. I'm sure its the same channels as drifta.And I have my walka with me at work so will let you know later if im happy or upset.
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 You can always try live streaming via Euro Sport using the links from Steephill.tv. I'll be secretly watching on my phone with 1 earphone in my ear.... http://www.steephill.tv/tour-de-france/#live
jcza Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 If you're a DSTV subscriber then stream it on any device including PC
Cav' Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 You can always try live streaming via Euro Sport using the links from Steephill.tv. I'll be secretly watching on my phone with 1 earphone in my ear.... http://www.steephill.tv/tour-de-france/#liveHow are you streaming it on your phone?Just the normal links as always?What phone do you use?
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 How are you streaming it on your phone?Just the normal links as always?What phone do you use? Just my normal BB Z10, nothing special. I just open my browser on my phone, open steephill.tv and click on a Euro Sport link. You can have your phone in your lap as you work if you're in an open plan office with 1 earpiece discretely in 1 ear. I'm lucky that cell signal in my area is strong. If not, connect to the company wifi. For the finale when the big attacks happen on the final climb, I sometimes slip away to an empty boardroom to watch. You'll just have to buy extra data coz you'll be needing it for 3 weeks of this!
Cav' Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 I've tried it on my IPhone before but without any success. Audio works fine at least. Alternatively- streaming on my pc works (but it's frowned upon)
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Today we finish on one of the most famous climbs of world cycling. So much heritage, so many legends have been made on this climb. I've read stories from riders who've raced this climb in the classics and they tell of what it's like going up there. Not the steepness, but the wall of noise from the roar of the fanatical Belgian spectators. For the Belgians, the Mur is a kind of religious place for cycling. (Edit: picture removed because it was of the wrong hill. It was of the Muur, not the Mur)
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Profile of the Mur: Distance: 1375.3 mElevation Gain: 127.5 mAverage Gradient: 9.2 %Max Gradient: 24.4 %
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 The early part of the climb is not the steepest. But steep enough!
tombeej Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 The twists leading up to the famous chapel at the top...
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