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Noob tips for first pro race?
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| t-baum |
Posted on 27-04-2008 05:25
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Hey, I'm going to be at the last stage of the Tour de Georgia tomorrow, I've never been to a pro race before and I need some tips.
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"We all know that wasn't the real footage of the Worlds anyway. That was just the staged footage to perpetuate the coverup that it was actually Vinokourov that won the race." |
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 27-04-2008 06:22
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finish line Alwats a good place to be. And get there a couple hours ahead of time. ejoy the finishline festival and if need be hold a spot.
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| mrlol |
Posted on 27-04-2008 07:42
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just leave as early as possible or all good parking spots and watching spots will be used allready by someone else.
I went to the TDF when it came to valkenburg one or two years ago and we were lucky to be taken from some farm, where we had to park, to the race by bus. but when we arrived, we couldnt get any closer to the finish then the 3km mark... |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 27-04-2008 07:47
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You want to be there at least an hour before the finish
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| mrlol |
Posted on 27-04-2008 07:52
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wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
You want to be there at least an hour before the finish
I dont know how many people go to the tour of georgia but I'd say 3 at least if you want to be in the final meters. |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 27-04-2008 08:21
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park your car not to close to the race either. there is a big risk on damage.
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 27-04-2008 14:06
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Well, if it's anywhere near you place (within 10 km) you can always take your bicycle instead of spending 30 minutes in a car to find a parking spot. I'd think that's the best thing to do  |
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| t-baum |
Posted on 27-04-2008 15:00
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Thanks everyone
Macquet wrote:
"We all know that wasn't the real footage of the Worlds anyway. That was just the staged footage to perpetuate the coverup that it was actually Vinokourov that won the race."
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| Levi4life |
Posted on 27-04-2008 15:58
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mrlol wrote:
wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
You want to be there at least an hour before the finish
I dont know how many people go to the tour of georgia but I'd say 3 at least if you want to be in the final meters. 2007 tour of CA I was 6 hours early I was so burned out after
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| mrlol |
Posted on 27-04-2008 16:06
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Levi4life wrote:
mrlol wrote:
wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
You want to be there at least an hour before the finish
I dont know how many people go to the tour of georgia but I'd say 3 at least if you want to be in the final meters. 2007 tour of CA I was 6 hours early I was so burned out after
get a spot in the shade |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 27-04-2008 18:21
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having only been to the TOB i hardly had to fight through too many fans.
should be different at the tour this year
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| Wyman |
Posted on 27-04-2008 18:36
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It was a bit of a fight at the tre cime last year as you could probably see from some of my photo's 
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| fefj |
Posted on 27-04-2008 18:41
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I was at the finish line in Tignes with my danish flag seeing Rasmussen win last year...i was also there 6-7 hours before they arrived |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 27-04-2008 18:53
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Wyman wrote:
It was a bit of a fight at the tre cime last year as you could probably see from some of my photo's
you could see it on tv too. 
some much ppl
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 27-04-2008 18:53
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Wyman wrote:
It was a bit of a fight at the tre cime last year as you could probably see from some of my photo's
you could see it on tv too.
some much ppl
OJO SORRY FOR COULBE POST
Edited by Stijn_vranken on 27-04-2008 18:54
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 27-04-2008 19:19
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why not just delete your post?
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 27-04-2008 19:29
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fefj wrote:
I was at the finish line in Tignes with my danish flag seeing Rasmussen win last year...i was also there 6-7 hours before they arrived
That must have been so great! |
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| fefj |
Posted on 27-04-2008 20:00
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CrueTrue wrote:
fefj wrote:
I was at the finish line in Tignes with my danish flag seeing Rasmussen win last year...i was also there 6-7 hours before they arrived
That must have been so great!
It was. And the year before i was at La Toussouire where he also won  so i consider myself quite lucky
Anyway, good luck on getting a good spot t-baum. Try to get some nice pictures |
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| t-baum |
Posted on 28-04-2008 02:56
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Thanks for the tips guys, I ended up on the first five laps about 20 meters from the line, on a statue type thing. It was good, then this security guard told me to get off, so i stayed on it for a while longer till he came by again and threatened to arrest me
The next 4 laps i looked for a spot untill with 5 min left in the race, i managed to work my way to the front of the barricades, basically on the line!
It was cool watching Haedo and Henderson battle it out, Haedo had a great leadout but ended up getting passed in the last feet by Henderson, it was so cool.
And about pics, it was supposed to rain so i decided to leave the Cannon at home, I got a few pics from my iPhone though, so i might put those up.
thanks everyone!
Macquet wrote:
"We all know that wasn't the real footage of the Worlds anyway. That was just the staged footage to perpetuate the coverup that it was actually Vinokourov that won the race."
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 28-04-2008 03:11
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If I have the day off from work on Sunday, I may go down to the U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic in Arlington, Virgina. Too bad they didn't get any good teams this year though. |
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