The 2016 Tour of Britain (2.HC) 04/09-11/09/2016

[Ariadne]

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

 

[Pricey_sky]

Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Shocking, really stupid from the driver.

Sky have tweeted an apology and said it's completely unacceptable and will be speaking to thier driver. They've also asked for the posters details so maybe some freebies coming his way.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Hopefully it splits up a bit again today.

I did a long charity walk 2 years ago that went past Stroud, the 2 hills either side of the town are pretty decent hills and could provide a platform for something to happen as there are less than 70k's to go. Depends if anyone wants to take risks with tomorrow uphill finish up Haytor.

 

[MatParker117]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Shocking, really stupid from the driver.

Sky have tweeted an apology and said it's completely unacceptable and will be speaking to thier driver. They've also asked for the posters details so maybe some freebies coming his way.

Imagine a bike & signed jersey is on the way

 

[King Boonen]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Shocking, really stupid from the driver.

Sky have tweeted an apology and said it's completely unacceptable and will be speaking to thier driver. They've also asked for the posters details so maybe some freebies coming his way.

Speaking to the driver? Unacceptable, they should be out the door. It's a professional driver who was very lucky not to kill someone there.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Shocking, really stupid from the driver.

Sky have tweeted an apology and said it's completely unacceptable and will be speaking to thier driver. They've also asked for the posters details so maybe some freebies coming his way.

Speaking to the driver? Unacceptable, they should be out the door. It's a professional driver who was very lucky not to kill someone there.

I agree, very close to a nasty incident.

 

[MartinGT]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Shocking, really stupid from the driver.

Sky have tweeted an apology and said it's completely unacceptable and will be speaking to thier driver. They've also asked for the posters details so maybe some freebies coming his way.

Speaking to the driver? Unacceptable, they should be out the door. It's a professional driver who was very lucky not to kill someone there.

I love all the 'Chapeau' balls on Twitter at Sky apologizing. The driver should be binned.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Looks like the front group has split.

Jack Bauer in the break who's only 4 minutes down so they will have to ride.

 

[MartinGT]

Re:

Hopefully it splits up a bit again today.

I did a long charity walk 2 years ago that went past Stroud, the 2 hills either side of the town are pretty decent hills and could provide a platform for something to happen as there are less than 70k's to go. Depends if anyone wants to take risks with tomorrow uphill finish up Haytor.

Should imagine a sprint finish today, but would be nice to see it split.

 

[HelloDolly]

I htink this race will break up.......Why is Stannard leading the chase ??

 

[Arnout]

Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Why are the roads this narrow in Britain? We have narrow roads in the Netherlands too, but it's nothing compared to this standard.

 

[HelloDolly]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Why are the roads this narrow in Britain? We have narrow roads in the Netherlands too, but it's nothing compared to this standard.

We have wide roads, motorways and narrow roads...we have all types....up to you which you want to ride on....we have a an equal opportunity policy re roads....unlike the Netherlands I see

 

[MartinGT]

Hugh Porter doesnt know the difference between left and right does he?

 

[Pricey_sky]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Why are the roads this narrow in Britain? We have narrow roads in the Netherlands too, but it's nothing compared to this standard.

The country roads away from the main motorways and A roads can get quite narrow. The roads in rural Wales for example can suddenly go from wide, 2 carriage ways to a narrow junction where you can barely fit more than 1 car through. Many cyclists I know prefer these 'quieter' roads but it can be dangerous sometimes.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Quite windy today, crash in the bunch. Danny Van Poppel looked hurt.

 

[HelloDolly]

Pelotonlooking at each other now....not really wantign to chase

 

[wansteadimp]

Is everyone aware that Eric Rowsell has a sister who has won 2 olympic gold medals? I'm not sure whether its been mentioned in commentary

 

[MartinGT]

Re:

Is everyone aware that Eric Rowsell has a sister who has won 2 olympic gold medals? I'm not sure whether its been mentioned in commentary

Really? I wish they would make us aware of this :lol:

 

[Pricey_sky]

Peloton on a go-slow over these hills since the crash.

 

[Samamba]

James Shaw doing a lot of good work this ToB.

 

[Arnout]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Why are the roads this narrow in Britain? We have narrow roads in the Netherlands too, but it's nothing compared to this standard.

We have wide roads, motorways and narrow roads...we have all types....up to you which you want to ride on....we have a an equal opportunity policy re roads....unlike the Netherlands I see

Equal opportunity policy regarding roads? Is that a thing?

 

[Jagartrott]

All roads are equal, but some roads are more equal than others.

 

[King Boonen]

Re: Re:

Sky's PR will be earning their money today https://twitter.com/AndyRolfe65/status/773804492685017088

Shocking, really stupid from the driver.

Sky have tweeted an apology and said it's completely unacceptable and will be speaking to thier driver. They've also asked for the posters details so maybe some freebies coming his way.

Speaking to the driver? Unacceptable, they should be out the door. It's a professional driver who was very lucky not to kill someone there.

I love all the 'Chapeau' balls on Twitter at Sky apologizing. The driver should be binned.

Fran Millar sounding a bit like a broken record...

And yes, "Chapeau" for apologising because you nearly seriously injured/killed someone? I didn't think I could dislike Sky any more...

 

[Pricey_sky]

1"40 with 16k to go. Has anyone in the break got anything left with a few K's to go to stay away?

 

[Samamba]

Lotto Soudal for Debusschere again.