2014 Tour De France stage Stage 2: York – Sheffield: 201km

[willbick]

This is more like a sort of celebratory cycling parade rather than a road race!

 

[Miburo]

2012 Stage 3: Orchies - Bourlogne sur Mer or 2010 stage into Spa?

They were both uneventful in relation to the GC.

In 2010 rain and a crash happened, not the best example.

And the stage today seems harder than the one in 2012 besides it's not a uphill finish which will encourage more attacks

 

[Rollthedice]

It's absolutely insane how many people are out there. It will be very tricky on later climbs when things will get nervous.

 

[brian1225]

You thought they would race fast lol, you dont know cycling.

 

[willbick]

Has the entire stage been neutralized?

 

[auscyclefan94]

In 2010 rain and a crash happened, not the best example.

And the stage today seems harder than the one in 2012 besides it's not a uphill finish which will encourage more attacks

Yeah, but it was unlikely that there would have been anything significant in 2010 and 2012 is a similar stage.

 

[JRanton]

I keep thinking it must be a circuit race because of the crowds, but no, it isn't.

 

[Walkman]

You thought they would race fast lol, you dont know cycling.

It's too early for action. I don't think anyone expected 150 km of action. The last 30 km will probably see some action!

 

[Miburo]

Has the entire stage been neutralized?

Stop complaining, you really never saw the first stages of the tour? This how it always is, besides this is how most stages are at this point anyyways.

What did you expect?

 

[glassmoon]

Like yesterday. He seems not to care sadly (today even more then yesterday is a time to stay close to the front)

Not a surprise. He said that he is here for the stage win after playing it safe through the first week. His main goals are Vuelta and WCH...

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Darkening Skys on Jenkin Road. Huge crowds and amazing atmosphere. Rain looks imminent!

 

[willbick]

Stop complaining, you really never saw the first stages of the tour? This how it always is, besides this is how most stages are at this point anyyways.

What did you expect?

Suicidal attacks from gc riders at 150k to go

 

[willbick]

Darkening Skys on Jenkin Road. Huge crowds and amazing atmosphere. Rain looks imminent!

Is it gonna be so crowded no space to attack? Could be a letdown in terms of the race

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

This is a pretty cool granfondo.

 

[Eclipse]

Is it gonna be so crowded no space to attack? Could be a letdown in terms of the race

It has barriers, should be fine.

 

[Rollthedice]

Is it gonna be so crowded no space to attack? Could be a letdown in terms of the race

That's what I fear. Too much love for cycling will kill it.

 

[Uberwolf]

Cavy

So pleased to watch a tour without cavandish. You reap what you sow. I bet Heinrich is smiling somewhere. I know I am.

 

[ILovecycling]

It has barriers, should be fine.

good decision.

 

[superconfex]

"Extra stewards are being drafted in at Holme Moss, where around 60,000 spectators are expected."
Should be interesting

 

[No_Balls]

Is it gonna be so crowded no space to attack? Could be a letdown in terms of the race

The english lands-and roadscape are fantastic but the combination of huge crowds and thin roads will prevent the attacks and racing. We can still see some racing but that more after a couple of crashes.

 

[Sciocco]

Thank you Eurosport for showing clips on how amazing Team Sky is instead of showing the actual race. I appreciate it.

 

[mrhender]

Thank you Eurosport for showing clips on how amazing Team Sky is instead of showing the actual race. I appreciate it.

Prepare for lots of commercial breaks when Froome cracks in the mountains

 

[Hayabusa]

Thinks not looking good for Purito at the moment, hopefully he can gain some form going into the proper mountains

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Rodriguez isn't riding for GC

 

[Hayabusa]

He won't be riding for anything if he carries on like this!