Women's Tour - "SPOILERS"

[oldroadman]

The biggest women's race this country has seen outside of the Olympics is coming up in about 10 days, and yet no comments or threads? Surprising, as this will also be one of the biggest in Europe this season. So thoughts and predictions...?

 

[rich p]

You're allowed to start threads yourself - oh, you just did!

 

[thom]

Here is the website : http://thetour.co.uk/home.php

 

[oldroadman]

There was I thinking that there was no interest in one of the biggest growth areas in the sport. Faith a bit restored at least by two of you. Seen the website, just wondered if anyone else had even bothered to google it!

 

[Crackle]

I was looking at it over the wknd. Too far away for a stage this year. LA said last year it was a major target and the British team was announced recently. Do I pass?

 

[thom]

There was I thinking that there was no interest in one of the biggest growth areas in the sport. Faith a bit restored at least by two of you. Seen the website, just wondered if anyone else had even bothered to google it!

I had not heard of it until you mentioned it and had to do a look on the UCI website for the women's schedule to find out something about it. I can't imagine there will be much tv coverage - perhaps there is a feed through the website ?

But it is true that given the level of attention the Giro and Tour are getting for their trips to the UK, this race could be getting more publicity.

Might I ask if you have an involvement in the organisation of this btw ?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I was looking at it over the wknd. Too far away for a stage this year. LA said last year it was a major target and the British team was announced recently. Do I pass?

Seeing those initials has a rather strange effect. Much prefer their new meaning.

 

[Crackle]

Seeing those initials has a rather strange effect. Much prefer their new meaning.

Me too and their image.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Me too and their image.

Good bit of reappropriation there, though. I approve entirely!

 

[Crackle]

Here's the women's Great Britain team, headed up by Lucy Garner

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gb...tain-team-for-2014-Friends-Life-Womens-Tour-0

 

[laurence]

the start list looks great. shame the wonderful Judith Arndt is no longer racing... but Vos, Trott (x2), Rowsell, Armitstead, King and lots more. should be good.

i may try and get to the start and finish of the penultimate stage.

 

[HLaB]

I've booked the day off and I'm heading to Oundle with some mates to see the start.

 

[Easytigers]

We're taking the kids at our school to see it as they're coming through the village. They're really excited by it!

 

[totallyfixed]

I've booked the day off and I'm heading to Oundle with some mates to see the start.

Ditto.

 

[HLaB]

Ditto.

Hopefully see you there :-)