Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Commentary on ITV 4 not the same without Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, been listening to these guys for years and years, so miss their excellent coverage. Can't stand listening to Sean Kelly on Eurosport, he's a legend but he talks as if he has a soor ploom permanently stuck to the inside of his cheek:angry: http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/racing/tour-de-france/phil-liggett-paul-sherwen-itvs-tour-de-france-coverage-249523 British Tour de France fans tuning into ITV4’s coverage of the 2016 edition of the big race on Saturday for the opening stage cannot help but have noticed the change in live commentary team. Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen no longer provide the verbal updates during the race, having been replaced on the channel’s coverage by Ned Boulting and former pro David Millar for this year. Many have asked us where Liggett and Sherwen have gone – and the short answer is: they are still there, just not on ITV. ITV4 used to buy in Liggett and Sherwen’s commentary from an internationally distributed audio feed – the same commentary is used by NBC in America and SBS in Australia, among others. And that’s where you can still hear Liggett and Sherwen. It made more sense for ITV to provide its own commentary to complement Tour coverage presenters Gary Imlach and Chris Boardman. (usually means ITV can't afford to pay) ETA Liggett and Sherwin still on NBC true enough Watching today's stage on sportsnet with commentary from Liggett and Sherwen. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Beware of Red Kites! Great ride by Cummings though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Just now, tony soprano said: Beware of Red Kites! Great ride by Cummings though The coverage on NBC Sports Network is excellent, you get the distance to go in k's and miles, the gradients of the mountains and when there is a sprint they have arrows pointing out where the main contenders are in the run in. Weird stage today, 1km banner came down so the gc riders neutralized and did not attack at the finish Great 4th win by a british rider, hope Big Mark Cavendish equals the record before abandoning near the end of next week to concentrate on the olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) Froome takes control, attacked 6 k's to go. Probably in yellow to paris now. Edited July 9, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Great stage 8 for the British with 3 riders getting a jersey. . Froomey made a fantastic tactical getaway on top of the climb that no one expected . . Young Adam showed a lot of guts and has the makes of a star - even a future winner there. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Big alberto contador the BIG bertie conductor has abandoned COOOLLLLLL ♫♫WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE SO COOL YOU'RE SUCH A FOOL♫♫ ♪♫I'm a bikey I'm a bikey and it does me good like it bloody well should♫♪ Edited July 10, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 BIG Mark Cavendish, big CAV coooolllllll struggling off the back in 100 degree heat, he might abandon also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 That was easily the best rest day coverage I have seen in years , notwithstanding the absence of Phil and Paul. . Wee Boardman was at the top of his game as a presenter and the interview with the wee Badger was first class. . I think we are going to see some great racing in the next few days. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosferatu Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) loving the analysis from all the fat bastards who haven't exercised in years! tony soprano? a fat unfit gimp who couldn't cycle 100 yards... Edited July 11, 2016 by nosferatu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 loving the analysis from all the fat bastards who haven't exercised in years! tony soprano? a fat unfit gimp who couldn't cycle 100 yards... You ok hon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rannoch Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I've been writing these pieces about past stages if you fancy a read. I need to find a way of getting Brian Smith into one of them. https://jamesrannochcc.wordpress.com/category/tour-de-past/Sent from my SM-G900F using Black & White Army mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) I think I will go for a 54 sprocket for Ventoux on thursday Edited July 12, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 11 hours ago, nosferatu said: loving the analysis from all the fat bastards who haven't exercised in years! tony soprano? a fat unfit gimp who couldn't cycle 100 yards... As I've always said there's something about men in lycra taking drugs................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 TEAM WANKER sponsored by those Cool Bikeys of Blackandwhitearmy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Check this Wee top Mod Cool Bikey rider undergoing intensive training on yesterdays rest day "He don't need no stinky helmet" Edited July 12, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TPAFKATS Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I think I will go for a 54 sprocket for Ventoux on thursday Don't forget ur mankini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Cavendish not abandoned yet, he might try and equal the record on the sprint stage tomorrow, but it will be more difficult without his lead out man mark renshaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Another very enjoyable stage to watch with a great getaway in it. Some exciting racing and a great finish from Michael Matthews as he took on some accomplished sprinters . Of of course we still have Ventoux to look forward to also. . Edited July 12, 2016 by saintnextlifetime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 12 hours ago, James Rannoch said: I've been writing these pieces about past stages if you fancy a read. I need to find a way of getting Brian Smith into one of them.https://jamesrannochcc.wordpress.com/category/tour-de-past/ Sent from my SM-G900F using Black & White Army mobile app You could put in something about the Paisley Legend and former Scottish champion , managing the MTN–Qhubeka team when they were at the Tour. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Rannoch Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 You could put in something about the Paisley Legend and former Scottish champion , managing the MTN–Qhubeka team when they were at the Tour. . I have something lined up for stage 14.Sent from my SM-G900F using Black & White Army mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Mark Cavendish's tour is almost over, he has had a mechanical and cannot contest the sprint today. Edited July 13, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Froome attacking on a sprint stage, he's left the other gc riders behind and is putting time on nairo quintana, what a move. Second to peter sagan on this stage. Edited July 13, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray street Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Ventoux climb off due to high winds, finishing a few k's from the top. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/36787198 "Thursday's planned finish on top of Mont Ventoux has been cancelled because of high winds in Provence. The 12th stage will now finish several kilometres down the mountain at Chalet Reynard." Best stage off now, thats the tour all but over, its a procession to paris now Edited July 13, 2016 by murray street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) 37 minutes ago, murray street said: Ventoux climb off due to high winds, finishing a few k's from the top. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/36787198 "Thursday's planned finish on top of Mont Ventoux has been cancelled because of high winds in Provence. The 12th stage will now finish several kilometres down the mountain at Chalet Reynard." Best stage off now, thats the tour all but over, its a procession to paris now Look's like it, great ride today, Froome strong (got the legs, got the brains) TeamSKY strong! Edited July 13, 2016 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Froome drops Quintana on the climb to Chalet-Reynard.................. WAAAAAAAAAH - Froome & Porte crash Edited July 14, 2016 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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