|
Tour Down Under 2008
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 24-11-2024 01:02
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| issoisso |
Posted on 17-01-2008 15:13
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 22918
Joined: 08-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
turismo wrote:
sakai5 wrote:
Try use IE (just a suggestion) 
Spot on. One of the first things I did when C.tv hired me was to file a full report on the website, and top of the list of priorities was to make it Firefox compatible. As you can see, that was an issue that hasn't been dealt with. Using IE makes everything run much smoother, and since you've already got it installed on your PC anyway that shouldn't be too much hassle.
As for the logging in issue... I don't know what could cause that, other than you a) trying to watch content you're not subscribed to; or b) You're unable to log in for some reason (incorrect password or unactivated account). Have you ever successfully logged in? Try logging in using the side panel on the front page, and if it doesn't work then send me a PM and I could try looking into it.
the same thing was happening with IE, but nevermind as it's working now. It's still happening when trying to watch archived italian reaces, but of course that's perfectly normal as I've only subscribed to a Premium account, which I believe doesn't include the italian races (Giro, Tirreno), right?
The races I should get are back to working fine. However, since it's floated a bit between working and not working, I'm not holding my breath...we'll see.
Thanks for the help and I'll PM you if it stops working again
Edited by issoisso on 17-01-2008 15:13
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
|
| |
|
|
| turismo |
Posted on 17-01-2008 15:46
|
Under 23
Posts: 63
Joined: 22-11-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Okay! I'm not sure why it's not working 100% correctly, but I hope it sorts itself out. We've got a few servers, so on rare occasions you can be directed to one while it's having a little trouble, either because it's under strain from a lot of traffic or because of the magic internet demons that like to cock up the internet at random.
Yep, the Italian races are for Versus subscribers only. There is talk of a different, all-encompassing package to includethe Giro, etc..., as well as the Premium/Vuelta, but I imagine that due to broadcasting rights that'll only be available in the USA anyway.
There's some gems out there on the Premium Channel, and one of the big things for 2008 will be providing regularly updated editor's picks and popular races to make it easier to find those great highlights. You've picked a great time to become a Cycling.tv member! |
| |
|
|
| issoisso |
Posted on 17-01-2008 15:57
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 22918
Joined: 08-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
turismo wrote:
Okay! I'm not sure why it's not working 100% correctly, but I hope it sorts itself out. We've got a few servers, so on rare occasions you can be directed to one while it's having a little trouble, either because it's under strain from a lot of traffic or because of the magic internet demons that like to cock up the internet at random.
The most uttered phrase by any Software Engineer: "why the **** doesn't it work?????? It doesn't make sense!"
turismo wrote:
Yep, the Italian races are for Versus subscribers only. There is talk of a different, all-encompassing package to includethe Giro, etc..., as well as the Premium/Vuelta, but I imagine that due to broadcasting rights that'll only be available in the USA anyway.
That very much sucks. Especially because the cycling public is mostly european (like myself). The italian races are some of my favorites. For instance, I much prefer the Tirreno to Paris-Nice (the same way as I prefer the Giro and Vuelta to the Tour). Oh well....one can hope. Especially from from RAI Italia who seem to randomly pick italian races to stream online.
turismo wrote:
There's some gems out there on the Premium Channel, and one of the big things for 2008 will be providing regularly updated editor's picks and popular races to make it easier to find those great highlights. You've picked a great time to become a Cycling.tv member!
Spare me the marketing lingo
But I must say the site looks very nice. As long as the problems are sorted for good, it looks great, apart from some archived races not working, but nothing's perfect so no problem.
Edited by issoisso on 17-01-2008 15:58
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
|
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 18-01-2008 10:56
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
Speaking of RAI, I actually got RAI UNO at my new apartment -- along with a lot of other weird international TV-channels that I'll never use anyway |
| |
|
|
| issoisso |
Posted on 18-01-2008 11:37
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 22918
Joined: 08-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
CrueTrue wrote:
Speaking of RAI, I actually got RAI UNO at my new apartment -- along with a lot of other weird international TV-channels that I'll never use anyway
Here's the bad news: cycling is mostly on RAI Sport and sometimes on RAI DUE
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
|
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 18-01-2008 11:47
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
So, let's see what else I got:
I got a lot of those stupid German channels, ZDF, ARD and RTL. But seeing that they stop transmitting every time someone is caught I guess I won't rely on them. That leaves me with TV2 and TV2 Sport, two Danish channels. However, both channels will not be showing as much cycling as they used to this year 
Long live Cycling.tv! |
| |
|
|
| stuartmcstuart |
Posted on 18-01-2008 13:43
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1682
Joined: 02-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Anyone know if its possible to get such foreign channels here in the UK? Like on Sky, perhaps? I only have freeview  |
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 18-01-2008 13:50
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
What would you use them for? It's not like I'm ever watching any of those channels. I don't even watch the Norwegian and Swedish channels (althougn my girlfriend does). I also got TV5 Monde -- but why? |
| |
|
|
| issoisso |
Posted on 18-01-2008 13:55
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 22918
Joined: 08-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
I have 200+ channels...I watch two...
5 or 6 if you count those I watch once or twice a month whenever there's a game or race I want to see.
Edited by issoisso on 18-01-2008 13:55
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
|
| |
|
|
| stuartmcstuart |
Posted on 18-01-2008 13:56
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1682
Joined: 02-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Just because I was wondering if you could get the foreign channels on a cheap package, I might invest in a Sky subscription...I'm not prepared to pay for a full package
and yes, I know Eurosports 'free', but I'm interested in learning more Spanish and French too. |
| |
|
|
| issoisso |
Posted on 18-01-2008 14:03
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 22918
Joined: 08-02-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Well, you'll have to ask someone british. I doubt anyone else will know. The only British Channels I get are BBC World and BBC Prime...oh yes and Sky News
There isn't much cycling on random channels other than RAI Sport, DSF (the Swiss races) and Sporza...which I don't have
Edited by issoisso on 18-01-2008 14:04
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
"I love him, I think he's great. He's transformed the sport in so many ways. Every person in cycling has benefitted from Lance Armstrong, perhaps not financially but in some sense" - Bradley Wiggins on Lance Armstrong
|
| |
|
|
| Darkphoenix |
Posted on 18-01-2008 14:43
|
Stagiare
Posts: 167
Joined: 24-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Haahaha I just have to laugh at how much this topic gets off track and so easily xD |
| |
|
|
| Addy291 |
Posted on 18-01-2008 16:27
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 8915
Joined: 29-11-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
there is no way to get cycling on TV without Sky in Britain
and even then it isn't much, i don't have Sky, but i want to get it, mainly for the football though
YORKSHIRE BORN, YORKSHIRE BRED... |
| |
|
|
| Crommy |
Posted on 18-01-2008 16:44
|
World Champion
Posts: 10018
Joined: 29-11-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
stuartmcstuart wrote:
Just because I was wondering if you could get the foreign channels on a cheap package, I might invest in a Sky subscription...I'm not prepared to pay for a full package
and yes, I know Eurosports 'free', but I'm interested in learning more Spanish and French too.
Nope - you don't get many foreign channels - although there's one French news channel which isn't so bad if you want to learn French - it has its programmes in both French and English (I think) - apart from that, you've pretty much got nothing but about 800 channels you'll never use - although there is actually a lot more you will watch than everyone else (I watch about 30-40 different channels) |
| |
|
|
| Addy291 |
Posted on 18-01-2008 16:52
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 8915
Joined: 29-11-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
You can watch Challenge
YORKSHIRE BORN, YORKSHIRE BRED... |
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 19-01-2008 10:27
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
Darkphoenix wrote:
Haahaha I just have to laugh at how much this topic gets off track and so easily xD
 Don't worry, we'll get back on track once the race starts. |
| |
|
|
| Darkphoenix |
Posted on 19-01-2008 11:55
|
Stagiare
Posts: 167
Joined: 24-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Lets hope so Crue
I'm still not even sure if it's being shown on TV in Aus yet lets hope so. |
| |
|
|
| CrueTrue |
Posted on 19-01-2008 12:35
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 29989
Joined: 20-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
It's unsure whether or not it's going to be shown on TV in Australia? That's weird. I thought there'd be a lot of interest. |
| |
|
|
| rodda |
Posted on 20-01-2008 07:33
|
Small Tour Specialist
Posts: 2276
Joined: 17-08-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
CrueTrue wrote:
It's unsure whether or not it's going to be shown on TV in Australia? That's weird. I thought there'd be a lot of interest.
well id watch it - its definitely not telecast on free to air tv - might be on one of the lower sports channels on cable though. im just hoping they will at least report it on the news.
am i correct in thinking it isnt going to be shown on the free cycling.tv channel?
|
| |
|
|
| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 20-01-2008 15:01
|
Team Manager
Posts: 33046
Joined: 08-03-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Andre Greipel won the Down Under Classic.
1 Andre Greipel (Ger) Team High Road 1.09.20 (43.269 km/h)
2 Mark Renshaw (Aus) Credit Agricole
3 Robbie McEwen (Aus) Silence-Lotto
4 Allan Davis (Aus) Unisa - Australia
5 Jose Joaquin Rojas Gil (Spa) Caisse D'Epargne
6 Davide Vigano (Ita) Quick Step
7 Denis Flahaut (Fra) Saunier Duval-Scott
8 Mathew Hayman (Aus) Rabobank
9 Mirco Lorenzetto (Ita) Lampre
10 Peter Wrolich (Aut) Gerolsteiner
|
| |
|
