- Mar 13, 2009
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Sitting in work bored out of my mind, and an even more boring stage of the TDF currently jogging by, I decided to start this thread.
Many have complained that this tour has been quite boring. While I have found it entertaining, it certainly has not left me completely fulfilled. With that in mind I was curious what editions of the TDF have been your favorites?
I'm only 20 so I haven't been around to experience too many, but I love researching the history of the sport, and it marvelous to see how rich the history actually is.
Two that stick out to me are the 1948 and 1971 editions. 1948-Bartali wins the Tour for the first time since 1938, climbing like an angel, and instantly becoming a national hero. Never before or probably after has a TDF win had such political and social impact on a nation.
1971-Merckx wins after Ocana's devestating crash in stage 13. Ocana was toying with Merckx this year, winning two stages (obliterating Merckx by 8:42 on stage 11). Ocana was certainly on his way to his first Tour de France victory had he not be derailed by such an unfortunate circumstance.
These are two of my favorites, which are yours?
Many have complained that this tour has been quite boring. While I have found it entertaining, it certainly has not left me completely fulfilled. With that in mind I was curious what editions of the TDF have been your favorites?
I'm only 20 so I haven't been around to experience too many, but I love researching the history of the sport, and it marvelous to see how rich the history actually is.
Two that stick out to me are the 1948 and 1971 editions. 1948-Bartali wins the Tour for the first time since 1938, climbing like an angel, and instantly becoming a national hero. Never before or probably after has a TDF win had such political and social impact on a nation.
1971-Merckx wins after Ocana's devestating crash in stage 13. Ocana was toying with Merckx this year, winning two stages (obliterating Merckx by 8:42 on stage 11). Ocana was certainly on his way to his first Tour de France victory had he not be derailed by such an unfortunate circumstance.
These are two of my favorites, which are yours?