[Gkam84]

The TT coverage on both ITV
The TT coverage on both ITV and Eurosport was bad, the fact Euro didn’t even show it live tells me something.

I think the host broadcaster has had a shocking tour with their dodgy camera work, but worse than that, are they using 1980’s camcorders, the picture is shocking, i watched a bit on ITV4 HD, that was awful

[Gkam84]

There are a number of
There are a number of drinking games, but there is always someone in the group who are drinking that tweet in with tips on what it could be for that day, so once worked out and depending on their mood, they will mention whatever it is over and over to get them pissed, or not say it again 👿

[Gkam84]

Only 55 today, what the feck
Only 55 today, what the feck were they playing at letting a break of so many go clear, Sky not chasing down?

[Gkam84]

Their pumps are decent, but
Their pumps are decent, but there was a really bad batch earlier this year and once you got above 75psi they blew a seal

[Gkam84]

I know he’ll get used to in
I know he’ll get used to in the long run 👿 I just dont want him to lose the rag with it, so making it easier would help

I regularly cycle The Lecht, Spittal of Glenshee or The Cairn 0 Mount and if you dont, look them up somewhere, they ramp up something stupid, there are points on the Cairn where i struggle at 30% for nigh on half a mile, i tend to jump off and push, but there are also steady 20-25% for a mile or two on other parts of my rides, where at the moment he just jumps off and pushes up, but if he could just spin a high gear, he would get there in the end alla Cav style 👿

[Gkam84]

I wouldn’t rely on paddy
I wouldn’t rely on paddy power to be honest, but in my view, If J-Rod is on form, he’ll have it easy tomorrow

Wiggo is in a catch 22, does he work for himself and try get some time, i think he’s in a perfect position is it was the last week, but i think he’ll help out Froome for the moment as it suits him fine not being in Red as its like having a big bullseye on your back

So with Sky playing cat and mouse i think they might get caught out Fuggly will drop time tomorrow as its a hard finish, so i can see Nibali moving up a place in the GC, but i wouldn’t think any of my team are going to win

If i had money, i would put it firmly on LL Sanchez tomorrow depending on how he feels, But i do have 2 Rabo in, so that could give me an extra 10 points 😀

[Gkam84]

Right so the difference in my
Right so the difference in my chainset is 16 and my cassette is 13, so in theory a 29 should work?

I dont mind having to get a new rear mech and chain cause they aint hugely expensive, i know i can only got for a 8 speed cassette as thats what i have now and thats what the shifters are for

So with the 34-50 on the front with a long mech and new chain, could i get away with something like a 11-34?

I just want to give him as much range as possible without changing the full groupset and without costing me a fortune because its my bike, once i’ve got him into climbing and used to it, then i’ll get him to work down and back to normal ratio’s like i’m using 39-52 and 13-26, then he might get his own bike as he’s only used to cross country stuff on his MTB and its all fairly flat

[Gkam84]

Oh yeah, i forgot about the
Oh yeah, i forgot about the lion trekkers, they might do the same, but i dont think Radioshack have the team to keep on the front as everything was focused on Kloden and he’s not doing well

[Gkam84]

Oh yeah, i forgot about the
Oh yeah, i forgot about the lion trekkers, they might do the same, but i dont think Radioshack have the team to keep on the front as everything was focused on Kloden and he’s not doing well

[Gkam84]

I think that a break will win
I think that a break will win tomorrow because no-one is going to help Sky shut down a break, they are going to make them sit on the front as suffer as much as possible

I can see Katusha doing a sneaky one tomorrow aswell, Send Moreno off in the break and then sit back and let Sky do all the pacing, if that comes true, i’m taking ALL the credit and will be charging Katusha for advice 👿

[Gkam84]

I’ve made 2 changes, just
I’ve made 2 changes, just cant decide on my GC, should i go safer with Wiggo, but i think he’s going to struggle tomorrow, its the perfect stage to sat with J-Rod to get some time back or do i risk it with Nibali or Van Den Broeck?

[Gkam84]

http://techdocs.shimano.com/m
http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/2300/SI_5XA0A_001/SI-5XA0A-001-ENG_v1_m56577569830673817.pdf

So i think thats it, But its confusing, it says

Total Capacity 35 teeth or less
Largest Sprocket 26t
Smallest Sprocket 12t
Front Chain wheel Difference 22t

So does that mean i could only go 12-26 with that one?

[Gkam84]

You just need to look at my
You just need to look at my score and team i set up for the ITT today and that’ll keep you laughing until i come back with my 4 changes for Wednesday :”(

[Gkam84]

LabMonkey wrote:
Who did you

LabMonkey wrote:

Who did you pick then?

Fabian or Tony?

I have Tony.

I have neither
Joaquim RODRIGUEZ
Manuel QUINZIATO
Michele SCARPONI
Jakob FUGLSANG
Mikel NIEVE ITURALDE
Marzio BRUSEGHIN
Fredrik KESSIAKOFF
Daniel MORENO FERNANDEZ
Konstantin SIVTSOV

[Gkam84]

Eurosport has a thing with
Eurosport has a thing with Anton aswell

Its because everyday the host broadcaster seems to focus on him, the pictures are the same on both channels, there is only one crew filming the race, so thats why there is so much of him on the TV

The thing about the adverts isn’t as simple as why dont cycling firms advertise, its about what ITV are charging for the spots in those breaks and if i know ITV they will be trying to get the same kinda money they got for the TdF which to a retailer of cycling products is just not worth it

I would love to know the viewing figures, i bet its at least 30% down on the TdF

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