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Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:36 pm
by Squawk
Anyone else counting down the days? It all starts on July 4. Can't wait!

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:44 pm
by Rams52
Fairly sure that SBS is showing all stages live on one of their digital channels! Can't wait as well, a few late nights coming up I think.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:32 pm
by Cambridge Clarrie
Loved last years race. Can't believe how quickly it's come around again!

What are Evans chances this year? Is he still a serious contender?

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:35 am
by dedja
I fear Cadel needs to change teams to win the big one ... they're just not strong enough to support him through 3 weeks.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:50 pm
by Pidge
It will all be live on SBS 2.

dedja wrote:I fear Cadel needs to change teams to win the big one ... they're just not strong enough to support him through 3 weeks.


Very true. There isnt a great deal of depth in his team.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:18 pm
by NFC
I watched bits and pieces last year, I think I'm going to really get into it this time around!

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:13 pm
by PLETTONIC
Cadel is a chance, his team is better than last years with the inclusion of Dekker and Gilbert also will be good if Matthew Lloyd gets a gig as well as he is a good young climber who will be at Cadels side for a long while in the hills. Rogers should run top 10 as well but he wont have as much support as Evans due to the diversity of his team.
The one I like though is Andy Schlek is a very good rider in the strongest team so is a bit of value. Get a bit of a bank early by continuously backing Cavendish in the sprint stages wont be big odds but is the best going around. Other chances for the overall will be the usual crew of Contador, Sastre and Menchov. Armstrong wont win this year!!

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:22 pm
by Columbo
Really looking forward to this years tour, even better than ive got holidays for the first 2 weeks so the late nights arent a problem.
For those that like a read..there is a great article about our South Aussie legend Stuart O'Grady in this months Inside Sport.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:13 pm
by Squawk
Anyone interested in an SA Footy mini-league for Fantasy Tour de France?
I would need 4 other people willing to join me - the team has to chosen by 11.29pm tonight at
http://fantasytdf.sbs.com.au/

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:28 pm
by whufc
Squawk wrote:Anyone interested in an SA Footy mini-league for Fantasy Tour de France?
I would need 4 other people willing to join me - the team has to chosen by 11.29pm tonight at
http://fantasytdf.sbs.com.au/


yeah whats the code for the league.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:36 pm
by Squawk
The League is called SA Footy
The password is ThomasSeymourHill

;)

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:38 pm
by Squawk
BTW I think the min no of teams in a league is 5, but there can be up to 20. I've only just noticed this so haven't studied up much!

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:45 pm
by whufc
Just put my team in waiting on administrator approval.

Don't know much abouth the cycling but this will add a further interest into what is a great sporting event.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:36 am
by NFC
Done and done.

Just don't wanna be last! :lol:

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:39 am
by Squawk
NFC wrote:Done and done.

Just don't wanna be last! :lol:


Good work!

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:44 am
by Squawk
Speed Demon - you have only picked 3 riders. You need to finish off your selections.

Also, whoever had a team called "Wheels" something or other - you aren't showing up in the league and may need to re-join the league.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:59 am
by NFC
Squawk wrote:Speed Demon - you have only picked 3 riders. You need to finish off your selections.

Also, whoever had a team called "Wheels" something or other - you aren't showing up in the league and may need to re-join the league.

What on earth? I picked all 9, or 10 or whatever was required. I've forgotten who my gems were now. :(

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:02 am
by NFC
I'm looking at my team right now, I have all 9 riders. It even says "Your Team Is Fully Built".

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:26 am
by MightyEagles
Speed Eagles is waiting for the go ahead.

Re: Tour de France 2009

PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:44 am
by pels
Team Pantani is waiting for administrator approval.

What a great month or so with the ashes & the tour on.