La Course 2015 - spoilers

[coffeejo]

I don't follow track racing, which this seems to be imitating, so wondering why they keep swapping from one side of the road to the other.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I don't follow track racing, which this seems to be imitating, so wondering why they keep swapping from one side of the road to the other.

I'd guess that they're looking for the line with the most tarmac.

 

[HF2300]

Hadn't thought about it. Not a track racing thing, I don't think. You see it in road racing - is it not just looking for the best line / shelter, tactical movements in the peloton, and so on?

 

[coffeejo]

I've no idea.

 

[jarlrmai]

Smoothest path through the pave also avoiding puddles.

 

[coffeejo]

Ah, now they're talking about the line!

 

[coffeejo]

What does "reste 4 tours" mean?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

What does "reste 4 tours" mean?

4 laps left.

 

[HF2300]

Smoothest path through the pave also avoiding puddles.

Yes, watching it for a bit I think it's just natural movements in the peloton and looking for the best line

 

[HF2300]

Hannah gets a mention. Like to see her do well.

 

[coffeejo]

There's a good article about La Course and women's pro cycling in the Independent,

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Been an interesting but crash-full race. Wonder will it dry up later this afternoon? I'd expect Froomey to be wrapped in bubble wrap

 

[HF2300]

Another one

 

[coffeejo]

Blimey, down again. One (Olds?) hit the deck just from braking to avoid running the fallen riders over.

 

[coffeejo]

Listen to the crowd!