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As as Dane Im very excited about it, but I still have some skepticism about starting abroad in 'uninteresting' countries like Denmark. They don't have too much to offer cycling wise, but a time trial helps and if we see crosswinds on stage 2, thats better than most Grand Départs anyways.
They pretty much finish the second stage just after crossing the bridge, so thats pretty interesting.infeXio said:
As as Dane Im very excited about it, but I still have some skepticism about starting abroad in 'uninteresting' countries like Denmark. They don't have too much to offer cycling wise, but a time trial helps and if we see crosswinds on stage 2, thats better than most Grand Départs anyways.
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That would be very optimistic of him considering he already wasn't selected last year. Of course, he could be targeting the Tour for a smaller wildcard team.RedheadDane said:
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Deserved GD.
Danish colony here is very prominent.
Would you let me plant a tent?Simurgh said:Alexandre B. said:
Stage 2 finishing in my backyard, yeaaaaaaaaaaah!
Deserved GD.
Danish colony here is very prominent.
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Let's start with seeing what Dimension Data does this year.
But of course, he might remember that he's old within the next two years.
Valv.Piti said:
Let's start with seeing what Dimension Data does this year.
But of course, he might remember that he's old within the next two years.
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I'm quite doubtful in regards to Nyborg hosting the finish of stage 2, as the previous plans had the stage finishing in Odense, which, distance wise, would make more sense as well, as the municipality of Odense was set to provide 10 million DKK in funding.
As for the second part of your post, I couldn't agree more.
Valv.Piti said:
I'm quite doubtful in regards to Nyborg hosting the finish of stage 2, as the previous plans had the stage finishing in Odense, which, distance wise, would make more sense as well, as the municipality of Odense was set to provide 10 million DKK in funding.
As for the second part of your post, I couldn't agree more.
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If only I/we had money for such space! I am but a humble university student of working-class parents, aspiring to become part of the well-off middle-class
Actually there is a big possibility, that Nyborg will host the stage 2 finish. Odense municipality has to cut spending, because they didn't get permission, as they had hoped/expected, to raise taxes for financing more welfare. Nyborg, on the other hand, has stable finances, and I just looked up, that the renovation of the medieval castle and its surroundings is expected to finish in 2021. Perhaps a coincidence, but the timing would be perfect. A lot of attention from all over the world to showcase the city as "Heart of the (Danish) Realm" and the medieval castle, so to strengthen the expected UNESCO World Heritage Site bid, which will encompass the castle as the former residence of the king and the city centre.
sir fly said:Would you let me plant a tent?Simurgh said:Alexandre B. said:
Stage 2 finishing in my backyard, yeaaaaaaaaaaah!
Deserved GD.
Danish colony here is very prominent.
If only I/we had money for such space! I am but a humble university student of working-class parents, aspiring to become part of the well-off middle-class
infeXio said:
Actually there is a big possibility, that Nyborg will host the stage 2 finish. Odense municipality has to cut spending, because they didn't get permission, as they had hoped/expected, to raise taxes for financing more welfare. Nyborg, on the other hand, has stable finances, and I just looked up, that the renovation of the medieval castle and its surroundings is expected to finish in 2021. Perhaps a coincidence, but the timing would be perfect. A lot of attention from all over the world to showcase the city as "Heart of the (Danish) Realm" and the medieval castle, so to strengthen the expected UNESCO World Heritage Site bid, which will encompass the castle as the former residence of the king and the city centre.
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I stand corrected then! Just seems odd, but I suppose they can find some more flat roads between Roskilde and Korsør before heading across Storebælt then.
Simurgh said:sir fly said:Would you let me plant a tent?Simurgh said:Alexandre B. said:
Stage 2 finishing in my backyard, yeaaaaaaaaaaah!
Deserved GD.
Danish colony here is very prominent.
If only I/we had money for such space! I am but a humble university student of working-class parents, aspiring to become part of the well-off middle-class
infeXio said:
Actually there is a big possibility, that Nyborg will host the stage 2 finish. Odense municipality has to cut spending, because they didn't get permission, as they had hoped/expected, to raise taxes for financing more welfare. Nyborg, on the other hand, has stable finances, and I just looked up, that the renovation of the medieval castle and its surroundings is expected to finish in 2021. Perhaps a coincidence, but the timing would be perfect. A lot of attention from all over the world to showcase the city as "Heart of the (Danish) Realm" and the medieval castle, so to strengthen the expected UNESCO World Heritage Site bid, which will encompass the castle as the former residence of the king and the city centre.
I stand corrected then! Just seems odd, but I suppose they can find some more flat roads between Roskilde and Korsør before heading across Storebælt then.
For all the Danes on here, enjoy the 2021 Tour Grand Depart.
As for the early rest day, sounds like what the Giro did in 2016 with needing the extra travel time to get everyone back to Italy after the start of their GT.
As for the early rest day, sounds like what the Giro did in 2016 with needing the extra travel time to get everyone back to Italy after the start of their GT.
Thinking about doing a but of a CN-get-together, that could be kinda fun. Have a few bears (or 10) one of the nights.
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Yeah, I need to do quite a ride if I am to eat more than one bear
GuyIncognito said:
Yeah, I need to do quite a ride if I am to eat more than one bear
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:lol: As I wasn't sure if these are a thing in Europe in general and Denmark specifically I figured I should include a picture. They're amusement park, carnival, fair pastries in the US.
GuyIncognito said:
:lol: As I wasn't sure if these are a thing in Europe in general and Denmark specifically I figured I should include a picture. They're amusement park, carnival, fair pastries in the US.
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The third day in Jutland could have provided us with an Amstel Gold Race-type of race if the finish - not the start - had been placed in Vejle. As it is, everything indicates that breakaways will have a tough time during the stay in Denmark. Still, I will look forward to the finish in Sonderborg on day 3, hoping the organizers will choose the same final kilometers as on stage 2 in the Tour of Denmark 2016:
https://youtu.be/UkvzIhSaukA
Alexandre B. said:
The third day in Jutland could have provided us with an Amstel Gold Race-type of race if the finish - not the start - had been placed in Vejle. As it is, everything indicates that breakaways will have a tough time during the stay in Denmark. Still, I will look forward to the finish in Sonderborg on day 3, hoping the organizers will choose the same final kilometers as on stage 2 in the Tour of Denmark 2016:
https://youtu.be/UkvzIhSaukA
At some point in time I may have defended one of the Dutch GT starts, so I have no right to complain
Another thing to consider is also that Im pretty sure the Danes are some of the biggest cycling fans on average. Sure, lots of casual fans, but its a great cycling country in terms of the support you can expect on the roads and such. I also read that there are more bikes than people in Copenhagen, thats a nice stat and not all that irrelevant considering it is a bike race. Still, I know I would have been a lot more sceptic if NL got yet another one of these almost always boring GT-starts, so yeah. Logistically its also much harder, altho it was reported that the riders would be on the French hotels around 7 pm on day 3, so they should get lots of rest - still, the 4th day as a rest day is kinda awkward. Lets hope they only go with one more rest day as opposed to the Giro which still had two rest days afterwards the first and early one.
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I agree with that. There's also just about 30 kilometres to Billund airport so the travel should not be big issue with extra rest day.
Danskebjerge said:
I agree with that. There's also just about 30 kilometres to Billund airport so the travel should not be big issue with extra rest day.
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Also, the we've had far more GT starts than any other country lately. We're almost up there with France, Italy and Spain.Valv.Piti said:
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