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Arnout

Arnout

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Pricey_sky said:
Realistically could we ever see a grand depart In somewhere like USA? It would take some organising logistically, perhaps 2 rest days with the long transfer back over to France.
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If they want they can start on Thursday, then have Monday and Tuesday after the weekend off to transfer. Problem with that is that the first weekend won't feel like the Tour at all, that will just be a pre thing that won't have anything to do with the Tour proper.
 
sir fly

sir fly

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Fight.The.Power said:
AH Yes !! :D

I had forgotton about that ! LOL

TBH I don't think I know that answer myself at the moment ! :eek:

Maybe we can save that one for Christmas ! :p
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Nah... It's going to be easy for the Christmas.
Vuelta is around the corner, so you could pleasantly surprise her with a matching set.
 
roundabout

roundabout

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Netserk said:
Prologue: Andorra la Vella -> Andorra la Vella
Stage 1: Andorra la Vella -> Andorra Arcalis
Stage 2: Andorra la Vella -> Barcelona
Stage 3: Barcelona -> Perpignan
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Ha, if you put it this way...

It's been nearly a decade since I've been to Andorra, but going from memory I can't imagine even a prologue being held there.
 
Pricey_sky

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Bavarianrider said:
I think eastern Europe should get it one day. Prag or St.Petersburg being my fav. options.
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With what's happening in Russia at the moment I cant see that happening, Prague would be great, I already go there for the speedway gp so another excuse for a cheap drunken weekend would go down a treat. :D
 
sir fly

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Most probably in France.
It's going to be the centenary of The Battle of the Somme and Verdun, but the regions are already getting a fair share of attention and I'm not sure the Great War topic will be exploited in such magnitude. It could be a bit too much.
So, somewhere on the Atlantic coast.
 
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Commuting distance is something to consider for the riders sake. Anyone saying the US just wouldn't be fair to the teams that can bring a helicopter down, fly to the nearest airport, then put the team on private jets to whisk them away in luxury vs the teams that would have to catch a regular flight, subject to delays, all in coach class.
 
RedheadDane

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orangey said:
Commuting distance is something to consider for the riders sake. Anyone saying the US just wouldn't be fair to the teams that can bring a helicopter down, fly to the nearest airport, then put the team on private jets to whisk them away in luxury vs the teams that would have to catch a regular flight, subject to delays, all in coach class.
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I'd say that for any start far enough away that it would require an entire travel day (or more) the organisers should charter a plane for all the riders, as well as the staff. + they should make sure those teams that can't afford 'double-setup' have vehicles available in the other country.
 
Armchair Cyclist

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orangey said:
Commuting distance is something to consider for the riders sake. Anyone saying the US just wouldn't be fair to the teams that can bring a helicopter down, fly to the nearest airport, then put the team on private jets to whisk them away in luxury vs the teams that would have to catch a regular flight, subject to delays, all in coach class.
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My source is TV commentators, so take it as you will, but It was said during the tour that all teams are obliged to use the same ASO-arranged travel logistics for main transfers.
 
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Armchair cyclist said:
My source is TV commentators, so take it as you will, but It was said during the tour that all teams are obliged to use the same ASO-arranged travel logistics for main transfers.
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Yes, the organisers charter flights and everyone needs to be on it. But there's all the logistical teams as well, the sponsors' vehicles and other promo stuff, even the banners that have to be transported: anywhere that needs a flight, as opposed to GB, Ire, or western mainland Europe where you can drive a truck if necessary, makes life a lot more difficult. Dublin to Giovinazzo back in May is 28 hours driving according to google.
 
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