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Old 07-06-2015, 10:27
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Over his whole career it's been foolish to underestimate Wiggo !

He must be one of the most determined and dedicated sportsmen ever

I suspect he knows from the trial runs that he should break the record if it goes smoothly

I think he'll do it......
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Old 07-06-2015, 16:35
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Some riders in the Dauphiné are trialling a new type of ID transponder. If it works it will give real-time tracking in big races.

The two guys now in the break on TV have them: the little black boxes extending down the under their saddles.
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Old 07-06-2015, 17:17
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Some riders in the Dauphiné are trialling a new type of ID transponder. If it works it will give real-time tracking in big races.

The two guys now in the break on TV have them: the little black boxes extending down the under their saddles.
Is this some delayed coverage with you guys there, they have already finished over three hours ago
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Old 07-06-2015, 17:27
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Is this some delayed coverage with you guys there, they have already finished over three hours ago
there doesn't appear to have been any live coverage today

I guess cmq is watching recorded highlights on Eurosport

I didn't even know the race was on today so I've missed it.......I'll catch today's highlights before the live coverage of tomorrow's stage
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Old 07-06-2015, 17:27
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Is this some delayed coverage with you guys there, they have already finished over three hours ago
It was live on ES international but, because of the more popular tennis and superbike, coverage was delayed on British Eurosport. The remainder of the stages are live on BES with evening highlights. ITV4 are also showing highlights.
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Old 07-06-2015, 18:07
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I think the Hour Record attempt will be shown here live....it's working for the build-up anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EObB94B8tgQ
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Old 07-06-2015, 18:11
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I think the Hour Record attempt will be shown here live....it's working for the build-up anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EObB94B8tgQ
Also being shown on the Pick Channel on Freeview and Freesat.
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Old 07-06-2015, 18:14
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Winner of today's Dauphine stage:
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Old 07-06-2015, 18:27
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Alternative commentary here: http://mixlr.com/thecyclingpodcast/

Appears it started early.
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Old 07-06-2015, 18:28
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Alternative commentary here: http://mixlr.com/thecyclingpodcast/

Appears it started early.
I know. Weird.....
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Old 07-06-2015, 18:35
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Wiggo won't break 54km if he keeps on riding that far from the black line. In that respect, Dowsett's ride (52.937km) was better.
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:03
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Amazing job so far. Shame the barometric pressure is unusually high for London.
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:15
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Staying around 54.6km 48 minutes in, but now starting to bite.
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:22
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It's going to be about 54.5km!
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:25
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Settled into Shane Sutton's prediction range of 54.50-54.55km
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:31
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54.52 km......

Well done Brad...........
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:32
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Confirmed as 54.526km - not only in high pressure conditions, but with relatively poor black line discipline!
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:32
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So what'll I do now? I know, how about a wee bit of cycling?
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:35
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I feel a turbo training session coming on.....
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Old 07-06-2015, 19:56
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Even bearing in mind the unfavourable barometric conditions, I'd say Brad's put the record on the shelf for quite a while. I'd be surprised if Tony Martin or Cancellara could beat that even in favourable conditions.
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Old 07-06-2015, 20:16
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I'm not sure the record is beyond Martin's reach with favourable atmospheric pressure, even at sea-level - and who knows where the likes of Malori/Dennis/Dowsett et al will be in a few years.

B Xavier Disley delivers again.
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Old 07-06-2015, 21:13
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ITV also has live coverage and highlights on the Dauphine this week.

I'll be catching the 7pm highlights probably at 8pm on +1.
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Old 07-06-2015, 21:59
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Faster track, lower air pressure and cooler temperatures make 55km do-able on today's form. Will he be tempted for just one more try in a few weeks?

Armitstead takes the lead in the women's World Cup in Philly. Final hill and kilometre from around 2:57:00: http://live.phillybikerace.com/
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Old 07-06-2015, 22:53
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Faster track, lower air pressure and cooler temperatures make 55km do-able on today's form. Will he be tempted for just one more try in a few weeks?

Armitstead takes the lead in the women's World Cup in Philly. Final hill and kilometre from around 2:57:00: http://live.phillybikerace.com/
The only way I could see it being worth his while to have another go at the Hour would be if he only did it in absolutely favourable conditions. He'd have to set aside a window of time to do it and then only make an attempt at exactly the right point. He'd need to book out a week or so at a suitable velodrome.
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Old 09-06-2015, 22:13
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ITV also has live coverage and highlights on the Dauphine this week.

I'll be catching the 7pm highlights probably at 8pm on +1.

Becoming more and more impressed with Ned and David Millar's commentary. Were good today, and David added a lot. Race is shaping up nicely for the mountains. Here's hoping Chris Froome doesn't fall off again like last year.
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