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paulzolo
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I don’t normally post sporting events, but one I am actually keen to see is the Tour de France. Next year, the third UK leg (Cambridge to London) goes through Chelmsford - and pretty much passes within very easy walking distance to where I live. So I may well be lurking on that road with a camera that day. http://www.cyclingnews.com/tour-de-france
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| Fri Nov 01, 2013 2:00 pm |
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l3v1ck
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am
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Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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Still don't why there's a UK leg in the Tour De France.
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HeatherKay
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Location: Here, but not all there.
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I wonder at that, too. However, according to Wikipedia:  | | | | Quote: Most stages are in mainland France, although since the 1960s it has become common to visit nearby countries: Andorra, Belgium, England, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland have all hosted stages or part of a stage. Austria, Qatar and Scotland have expressed an interest in hosting future starts. Stages can be flat, undulating or mountainous. Since 1975 the finish has been on the Champs-Élysées in Paris; from 1903 to 1967 the race finished at the Parc des Princes stadium in western Paris and from 1968 to 1974 at the Piste Municipale south of the capital. Yorkshire has been announced as the host for the first two stages of the Tour de France 2014. | | | | |
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jonbwfc
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Yeah, the TdF in Qatar, that's really going to work. 120 miles pedalling in 40 degree heat. Across a flat, boring desert road.
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Amnesia10
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Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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They could always host their own race. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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bobbdobbs
I haven't seen my friends in so long
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Location: just behind you!
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I th8nk they all ready do Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk _________________Finally joined Flickr
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wecrookie
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:47 pm
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Location: Coalisland,N.Ireland
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Rather looking forward to the fact that the Giro d'Italia is heading to N.Ireland before this  Am thinking of heading over to catch some of the tour too  For all the trouble cycling has i still enjoy the spectacle that is the Tour de France. yours wecrookie 
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Amnesia10
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It is probably the toughest sport. I could not do what they do especially day after day. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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timark_uk
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Location: Belfast
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wecrookie
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Location: Coalisland,N.Ireland
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Have been learning the black art of Lurking Sensei .Many years still required... yours wecrookie
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