2026 Spring Classics Thread

[BrumJim]

On to Paris-Camambert tomorrow, finishing in Livarot, where the winner gets neither a whole wheel of Camembert cheese, nor any Livarot cheese either (much to their relief?)

Only one British rider. Presumably the others are taking part in London-Gloucester-Gloucester tomorrow instead, which actually finishes in Dymock (home of Stinking Bishop).

 

[Dogtrousers]

If ever you're in Livarot I can highly recommend a visit to the Fromagerie Graindorge. They have a little museum which has viewing windows on to the cheese production line. There's a gift shop/restaurant where you can get a cheese platter and a glass of wine/cider/apple juice at a very reasonable price.

 

[Gweeds]

Between them, they did, but could anyone explain the UAE pair's tactics there?

Not me - how Swinkels didn't go over the top when Wiebes finally dragged Gasparini back is as baffling as the day before. With 2 riders against the faster finisher in the peloton that was an odd decision because from that point they were both riding for a podium at best.

 

[rich p]

ever you're in Livarot

My partner says I'm in Liver-rot most evenings...

 

[Dogtrousers]

To whip up the excitement here's a picture of a couple of assiettes de fromage featuring Camembert de Normandie, Pont l'Évêque, Neufchatel and, of course, Livarot.

 

[No Ta Doctor]

To whip up the excitement here's a picture of a couple of assiettes de fromage featuring Camembert de Normandie, Pont l'Évêque, Neufchatel and, of course, Livarot.
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I think I could be persuaded to have a go on that.
What's the weird spoon all about?

 

[Dogtrousers]

I think I could be persuaded to have a go on that.
What's the weird spoon all about?

I didn't notice it at the time, but it is decidedly weird. Another reason to go back to Livarot.

 

[No Ta Doctor]

I didn't notice it at the time, but it is decidedly weird. Another reason to go back to Livarot.

Is it olive oil in it? I've never really considered cheese as requiring extra fats, but I could probably be persuaded

 

[Dogtrousers]

Is it olive oil in it? I've never really considered cheese as requiring extra fats, but I could probably be persuaded

Maybe for the salad

 

[Flite]

Vessel for holding dreessings instead of a little ramekin or jug. Fancy presentation, like having chips in a metal bucket...

 

[Dogtrousers]

Last year's Paris Camembert saw the first non-French winner since 2008 (a Belgian). This year - the backlash. An entirely French top 10.

 

[Dorset Boy]

Last year's Paris Camembert saw the first non-French winner since 2008 (a Belgian). This year - the backlash. An entirely French top 10.

Were only French riders allowed to enter?

 

[M.R.M]

The weird spoon is usually used for a 1 mouthful course. It is more stable on the plate/platter and looks more fancy.