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Originally Posted by prydey
even though i cycle, i've never really followed the professional sport of cycling. i know the odd name here and there, normally the main ones that make the headlines etc, but couldn't really tell you much more than that.
due to all the sport in that part of the world at the moment (wimbledon, ashes, TdF) i've found myself watching it (yes, cricket wasn't going so well  ) and i must say, i find i have a much greater appreciation for what they do now that i ride myself.
i know these early stages are fairly flat, but 190km in 4 and a bit hours.... and then back up the next day.. and so on and so forth. i get tired just watching. |
I agree with you Rob. It's just amazing watching these guys hammer themselves for 190km everyday at 40kph+ average speeds every single day. Just goes to show the fitness these guys have to be able to do this.
In saying this, Im just coming off the end of a bout of manflu which has kept me off the bike for the last 2 weeks and its killing me. This weather also doesnt make it easy to want to get out in either.