Tour de France Tour de France 2024:Stage 21: Monaco - Nice, 21/07, 33.7k (ITT)

[James M]

If Babe Ruth points to the stands and then hits the ball there, is that arrogance?

Its greatness personified

 

[James M]

Obliteration doesn't seem an extreme enough word. This is just brutal.

Cannibalism

 

[Lequack]

Also as for records. Phil Ligget is commentating now on his 52th TDF! What a record that is, and hopefully more to come.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1815059913648848958

View: https://x.com/paulsherwenproj/status/1815059913648848958

I'm a huge fan of Phil. He's the voice of my summer. I hope he keeps it rolling.

We've jinxed it. He is retiring, I will miss his voice.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x9qHPBrYlM

 

[RobertCrawley]

We've jinxed it. He is retiring, I will miss his voice.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x9qHPBrYlM

Ah darn it. I think he could have kept it going, but I am grateful for the years of cycling commentating and wish him the best in retirement.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

We've jinxed it. He is retiring, I will miss his voice.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x9qHPBrYlM

There comes a day for all of us.

Myself got spammed on YT and SoMe mid week about his abdication from the throne.

Personally watched his interviews (with subtitles) in the 1980s and again in the 90s. Was amazed to see him in the 2010s via YT, still going strong.

I understand very well that he may have been a "thing" in English speaking countries.

A controversial cycling journalist who has split waters. But a journalist with integrity. That has been my perception of Phil for 40 years.

 

[ManicJack]

A controversial cycling journalist who has split waters. But a journalist with integrity. That has been my perception of Phil for 40 years.

That is F'ing hilarious

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

That is F'ing hilarious

OK, I admit that Brits have probably seen a lot more of Li'l Phigget than I have. Do you have the ability for a thorough thesis of an elaboration?

 

[ManicJack]

OK, I admit that Brits have probably seen a lot more of Li'l Phigget than I have. Do you have the ability for a thorough thesis of an elaboration?

I'm from the US and only know him from the TdF and being a complete fraud covering for Lance and USPS guys for a decade.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

I'm from the US and only know him from the TdF and being a complete fraud covering for Lance and USPS guys for a decade.

OK! Admit I missed that era with Ligget. Thanks for valuable info. I was sure it was the other way around.