2014 TdF Grand Depart awarded to Yorkshire

[The Hitch]

So will this tour have less or more tt than the pathetic 50k in 2011.

[barmaher]

One other encouraging thing is that they are expected to have a cobbled race once they hit the continent. Something like Calais to Tournai/Lille/Roubaix with some of the P-R cobbles being used.

So at least two good stages look assured...

[RownhamHill]

Cambridge down to London, looks like a straight shot.

Going to be almost pan flat, no matter the details of the route. There isn't much they can do about it.

Don't know what your definition of pan flat is, but as someone who grew up just to the North of Epping Forest, my teenage self can assure you there are most definitely some hills around! That said they're not going to cause any pro-cyclists too much bother!

But I'm not that interested in the profile, more a map of the route - I want to see how close the race will pass to my Dad's house!

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Could some one bike route toast the first stage for a profile please; forum use is the most I care to try to get away with at work.

Many thanks!

[the asian]

Surprise Surprise. The ASO have managed not to miss the hills of Yorkshire:)

The 2nd stage profile looks indicates a selective sprint.

Too tough for the guys like Cav & Greipel but ideal for the likes of Sagan and Matthews.

[armchairclimber]

Not bad routes. Buttertubs pass on Stage 1.
Oxenhope, Crag Vale AND Holme Moss on Stage 2.
Brill.

[zalacain]

Would be nice if they could loop round to Harworth before the Sheffield finish.

[Frosty]

Profile of Holme Moss

http://www.climbbybike.com/profile.asp?Climbprofile=Holme-Moss&MountainID=7389

[InterestedSpectator]

Seriously, why the heck is the Tour starting in one of Europe's most waterdown trashyards?

I don't even know what that expression means and have been English since I was born here 67 years ago. Others seemed to understand it.

Translate please?

[GPdesAmeriques]

Don't know what your definition of pan flat is, but as someone who grew up just to the North of Epping Forest, my teenage self can assure you there are most definitely some hills around! That said they're not going to cause any pro-cyclists too much bother!

But I'm not that interested in the profile, more a map of the route - I want to see how close the race will pass to my Dad's house!

http://www.letour.fr/le-tour/2013/docs/TDF_2014_ET03.pdf



Looks like Cavendish will get his win on The Mall this time.

[avanti]

I asume that the exact route from Cambridge to Epping is not resolved (hence the dotted line where there is no road)

[Tei6chai]

I don't even know what that expression means and have been English since I was born here 67 years ago. Others seemed to understand it.
Translate please?

As a native speaker for long enough to have accumulated white hair, I'm just as baffled by what "waterdown trashyards" might be.
American or Euro-glish?

[avanti]

Would be nice if they could loop round to Harworth before the Sheffield finish.

Harworth was home to Tom Simpson at one point.

[Cult Classics]

One other encouraging thing is that they are expected to have a cobbled race once they hit the continent. Something like Calais to Tournai/Lille/Roubaix with some of the P-R cobbles being used.

So at least two good stages look assured...

Would be good. I still think a short TTT near Calais is most likely stage 4 but cobbles could come afterwards.

[djlovesyou]

You coming across to see it? Very easy with the ferry into Hull from Rotterdam..

They should close the ferry terminal for people coming to see the cycling out of spite given that they ignored East Yorkshire altogether, haha.

[armchairclimber]

Ok, for you lovely people unfamiliar with the area, here's a high speed zip along the roads of Calderdale which feature in Stage 2.
At 3.40 is the start of the Cragg Vale section....not steep but about 7 miles of continuous climb.

http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/lifestyle/lifestyle-leisure-and-features/video-tour-de-france-2014-travel-the-calderdale-leg-in-10-minutes-1-5333528

Enjoy.

[TourOfSardinia]

Graphic: Giulio Frigieri

[Mkind07]

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and wanted to post a couple of links that give more detailed insight into stages 1 and 2 of next years tour.

http://blog.veloviewer.com/the-climbs-and-finish-of-stage-1-of-the-2014-tour-de-france/

http://blog.veloviewer.com/the-climbs-of-stage-2-of-the-2014-tour-de-france-part-1/

http://blog.veloviewer.com/the-climbs-of-stage-2-of-the-2014-tour-de-france-part-2/

Looks like stage 2 is going to be insane!

[The Hitch]

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and wanted to post a couple of links that give more detailed insight into stages 1 and 2 of next years tour.

http://blog.veloviewer.com/the-climbs-and-finish-of-stage-1-of-the-2014-tour-de-france/

http://blog.veloviewer.com/the-climbs-of-stage-2-of-the-2014-tour-de-france-part-1/

http://blog.veloviewer.com/the-climbs-of-stage-2-of-the-2014-tour-de-france-part-2/

Looks like stage 2 is going to be insane!

That does look like one of the best efforts aso have made in a long time.

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Trust Yorkshire to act against the British national interest.

Dirty so and sos.