Liege-Bastogne-Liege as a spectator

[laarsland]

Hi,

Had a rummage through the forum and only found 10+ y.o. threads with answers, so feel a new one is worth it.

Will be in Wallonia to ride the LBL-sportive (look for the guy on Lasse Norman Hansen's old DARE) and then watch the race the following day. RvV was easy as a spectator, just make your way to the Kwaremont. For LBL we're looking to place ourselves on one of the decisive climbs, preferably one not too far from a train station and with pubs nearby and a decent crowd. Any tips will be very much welcome.

 

[RedheadDane]

How the heck do you expect people to know that the bike you're on happens to be Lasse Norman's old bike?

(BTW, it's Lasse Norman Leth now.)

 

[laarsland]

How the heck do you expect people to know that the bike you're on happens to be Lasse Norman's old bike?

(BTW, it's Lasse Norman Leth now.)

I'm leaving this sticker on to honor a world champion, but I did remove the Danebrog-sticker. Now back to the topic at hand, please.

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[Devil's Elbow]

The only climb in LBL to start from a village with a train station is Roche aux Faucons.

 

[laarsland]

Thanks, sounds like a simple choice then.

 

[RedheadDane]

Step 1. Find someone whose house overlooks one of the selective sectors.

Step 2. Become their new best friend.

Step 3. Offer to bring beers - and Bastogne cookies - if they let you stay over to watch the race.

 

[rallybanana]

Step 1. Find someone whose house overlooks one of the selective sectors.

In Liege-Bastogne-Liege they are called climbs

 

[Netserk]

The only climb in LBL to start from a village with a train station is Roche aux Faucons.

Aywaille too, and the decisive attack will likely come on Redoute again.

 

[Salvarani]

Step 1. Find someone whose house overlooks one of the selective sectors.

Step 2. Become their new best friend.

Step 3. Offer to bring beers - and Bastogne cookies - if they let you stay over to watch the race.

Step 4. Hide under their couch?

 

[rallybanana]

Aywaille too, and the decisive attack will likely come on Redoute again.

Aywaille is a good option if you enjoy a scenic 20 minute walk along the river bank.

 

[laarsland]

Scenic river bank walks whilst imbibing is perfectly fine, weather permitting. Thanks for all the tips!

Edit: I typo’ed an n in a very inappropriate place 🫥

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Scenic river bank walks whilst imbibing is perfectly fine, weather permitting. Thanks for all the tips!

Edit: I typo’ed an n in a very inappropriate place 🫥

Not fine at all: you'll spill it (your drink)
(yes: I can access the unedited version)

 

[RedheadDane]

Not fine at all: you'll spill it (your drink)
(yes: I can access the unedited version)

I don't think you need that kind of power in this case...



(A good thing he managed to fix it before I noticed. I might have made some joke about not being caught on camera doing that.)

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I don't think you need that kind of power in this case...



(A good thing he managed to fix it before I noticed. I might have made some joke about not being caught on camera doing that.)

Well dang it, now I simply must know what the typo said!

 

[RedheadDane]

Well dang it, now I simply must know what the typo said!

@Armchair Cyclist, feel free to remove if this is too close to the "no sexy talk" rule.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

@Armchair Cyclist, feel free to remove if this is too close to the "no sexy talk" rule.

And now that the person who asked has seen the answer, I'll remove your (suitably discreet) reveal.

 

[laarsland]

I appreciate you casually keeping this alive. I'm just throwing this screenshot I took during the breakaway formation of MSR in there

 

[Netserk]

I appreciate you casually keeping this alive. I'm just throwing this screenshot I took during the breakaway formation of MSR in there

I'm afraid you will be sent directly to jail for showing the banner of t**-cycling

 

[laarsland]

I'm afraid you will be sent directly to jail for showing the banner of t**-cycling

I'm oblivious to what you are talking about

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I appreciate you casually keeping this alive. I'm just throwing this screenshot I took during the breakaway formation of MSR in there

Great shot, especially of the adult entertainment advertisement. (Looks like even the Arkea rider is checking it out.)

 

[RedheadDane]

Great shot, especially of the adult entertainment advertisement. (Looks like even the Arkea rider is checking it out.)

I think it looks more like the Lotto rider is checking it out...

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I think it looks more like the Lotto rider is checking it out...

Is it? I thought it was Arkea because of the bike color.

 

[RedheadDane]

Is it? I thought it was Arkea because of the bike color.

At least I'm pretty sure it's Lotto... but... from some years ago.

Arkea got black sleeves.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

At least I'm pretty sure it's Lotto... but... from some years ago.

Arkea got black sleeves.

Given that you're partially blind, and in this case have failed to spot the B&B logos on the special Bianchi tribute Arkéa jersey from this year's MSR, can we actually trust that your hair is really red?

 

[Netserk]

At least I'm pretty sure it's Lotto... but... from some years ago.

Arkea got black sleeves.