2013 Santos Tour Down Under: 20th Jan - 27th Jan

[Panda Claws]

correct me if i am wrong but isn't the first stage tonight?

I thought that too, but then I read that it is just a criterium

Thread title made me hope.

 

[Parrulo]

then when does the race starts lol? tomorrow night?

 

[Panda Claws]

then when does the race starts lol? tomorrow night?

I think one day later (the 22nd).
Assuming you are from Portugal.

 

[jens_attacks]

You mean the criterium Greipel will win? Yes, that takes place tonight.

the race in which lance got away with sagan. #neverforget
a champion at the sunset of his career and the other at the sunrise

tdu, i realize, is one of the races i expect the most. let's see some helluva racing in sprints and up old willunga and corkscrew, that's what matters the most
the seasons begins yeyy

 

[Tragic]

then when does the race starts lol? tomorrow night?

Tonight (Sunday Adelaide time) is the Down Under Classic, a crit in the city that is more of a parade and always a bunch finish. Stage 1 is Tuesday.

 

[Gloin22]

Tonight (Sunday Adelaide time) is the Down Under Classic, a crit in the city that is more of a parade and always a bunch finish. Stage 1 is Tuesday.

Well it usually shows who'll be the main sprinter in TdU. Should be fun show especially for the fans.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Parrulo, tonight's event is an exhibition criterium around Adelaide. It draws quite large crowds. Does not count to the overall Tour Down Under bu the organisers say that the Tour Down Under is from the 20-27th when it is really from the 22nd to the 27th. On Monday there will be no racing.

I will post a thread for the Down Under Classic soon.

 

[iZnoGouD]

where can i watch that criterium?

 

[auscyclefan94]

where can i watch that criterium?

It starts at around 9:30am CET but the racing will likely start a bit after that. The race will last for a bit over an hour.

Go to http://www.ninemsn.com.au and there will be a link at the top of the page when the coverage is about to start that should lead you to the link.

 

[Tragic]

International broadcasters

Here's from the tour website http://www.tourdownunder.com.au for our overseas friends. Don't know about the crit.

The 2013 Santos Tour Down Under will be broadcast on the following international TV networks. Please check your local TV guides for scheduling information.

Africa and Middle East - pan regional Supersport
Asia - pan regional - EUROSPORT Asia
Canada - Sportsnet and RDS
France - Sport+
Japan - JSPORTS
Italy - RAI/RAI Sport
Malaysia - Astro
New Zealand - Sky TV
Norway - TV2 Sport
South America - pan regional TDN and DirecTV
UK - BSkyB
USA - NBC Sport

 

[iZnoGouD]

Here are some photos of the TDU 2013 winner

 

[auscyclefan94]

Rohan Dennis has pulled out of the Tour Down Under due to illness. Shame, he was a big chance for the GC.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Rohan Dennis has pulled out of the Tour Down Under due to illness. Shame, he was a big chance for the GC.

good.
For me i mean

 

[spalco]

Is there a stream for this or something?

 

[auscyclefan94]

Is there a stream for this or something?

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8492411

Head to the race thread

 

[spalco]

Great, thanks!

 

[iZnoGouD]

Rohan Dennis has pulled out of the Tour Down Under due to illness. Shame, he was a big chance for the GC.

No one will be able to stay with Machado

 

[Grzdylu]

1 Greipel (LTB),
2 Goss (OGE),
3 Henderson (LTB),
4 Van Poppel (VCD)

 

[HiCadence]

Overall for me is:

Gilbert
Boasson Hagen
Gerrans

Underdog pick: Chris Anker Sorensen.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

 

[maltiv]

EBH: "We are riding for Geraint Thomas for the overall"

Lol. Wonder what they've done with G to make them think he can keep up with the likes of Gilbert in the hills. Normally one would think EBH would be the guy for the overall, given that he has a million times better results than G in both sprints and hills, but I guess being British, G has suddenly been transformed to a superior climber and puncheur.

 

[HiCadence]

Or maybe it's because he's aiming for the spring classics and has adopted the same or similar training style of Brad Wiggins and racing his earlier races at 90 - 95% of his capabilities.

Just sayin.

 

[Twenty-Nem]

G Thomas is the new Bradley Wiggins.

 

[Ferminal]

EBH: "We are riding for Geraint Thomas for the overall"

Lol. Wonder what they've done with G to make them think he can keep up with the likes of Gilbert in the hills. Normally one would think EBH would be the guy for the overall, given that he has a million times better results than G in both sprints and hills, but I guess being British, G has suddenly been transformed to a superior climber and puncheur.

Who says Gilbert is in top form? Who says Thomas doesn't have vastly superior form to Merckx?

With good legs Thomas could top5.

I'm sure if EBH is good enough he will get a result, but if not he will work for someone stronger.

 

[jens_attacks]

actually g thomas is a big engine and i expect a lot from him this year.
can be old willunga just like last year's malhao?absolutely.
thomas was always a helluva bike rider.