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Giro d'Italia 2014 - no discussion of current day stage, see spoiler rules in Charter

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    #392
    ugsparky
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭ugsparky


    Brown is the new Black so maybe a combination of Black and ... no wait ... I'd suggest neutral shades and pastel colours ... nothing Black, Tan, Red, White, Blue, Green or Orange ... it's kinda leaning towards Pink isn't it ?


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    #393
    ugsparky
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭ugsparky


    MPFG wrote: »
    i hate to break this to you ....but no were are not all Celtic fans...even deep down

    Ha ... surely a mis-print or typo ...


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    #394
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    letape wrote: »
    I did log on and as I said the event isn't showing up

    Oops sorry

    They might have returns so maybe worth finding out their policy ...or soemone might have a spare ...good luck


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    #395
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    ugsparky wrote: »
    Ha ... surely a mis-print or typo ...


    :pac:


    I know allboardsie carry a pink hankerchief in their left upper breast pocket

    I presume you will all be wearing blazers


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    #396
    Waitsian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,708 ✭✭✭Waitsian


    lennymc wrote: »
    not sure if this has been posted:
    http://www.gazzetta.it/Giroditalia/2014/images/tappa/pdf/doc_crono/T03_crono.pdf

    Cool - the route is passing my house; I'll be able to watch it on TV then go outside as breakaway/peloton is coming round Crowe St. and they'll pass me shortly after. :D


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    #397
    ugsparky
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭ugsparky


    MPFG wrote: »
    I hate to break this to you .... but no, were we're are not all Celtic fans...even deep down

    :pac::pac::pac: ... enjoy the presentation MPFG ... if you are thinking of staying up there for the night try the Tara Lodge for B&B ... the Titanic Experience is good as is Paddy Campbell's Black Taxi Tour ... very interesting and thought provoking tour of Belfast from both sides of the community ...


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    #398
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/138405-Giro-del-Trentino-2014-Stage-3-Mori-raquo-Roncone

    Giro del Trentino spoilers
    Finish times make for interesting reading. Sir Wiggo absolutely nowhere, 4 minutes off Cadel in first place. Scarponi went well in 4th, and Deignan made the top 20 just under a minute down. Will watch the highlights later


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    #399
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    ugsparky wrote: »
    :pac::pac::pac: ... enjoy the presentation MPFG ... if you are thinking of staying up there for the night try the Tara Lodge for B&B ... the Titanic Experience is good as is Paddy Campbell's Black Taxi Tour ... very interesting and thought provoking tour of Belfast from both sides of the community ...
    #


    Thanks for all the info but not going to Belfast after all that ...Can't...... have a family thing on Saturday and live in London...major bummer

    Going to Yorkshire for the Tour though

    ( and I noticed you corrected my typos ....another thing you'll catch Celtic fans doing on the sly :rolleyes:)


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    #400
    letape
    Registered Users Posts: 2,926 ✭✭✭letape


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/138405-Giro-del-Trentino-2014-Stage-3-Mori-raquo-Roncone

    Giro del Trentino spoilers
    Finish times make for interesting reading. Sir Wiggo absolutely nowhere, 4 minutes off Cadel in first place. Scarponi went well in 4th, and Deignan made the top 20 just under a minute down. Will watch the highlights later
    Who was it a few weeks back that was saying that Scarponi was past it!


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    #401
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    letape wrote: »
    Who was it a few weeks back that was saying that Scarponi was past it!

    That was LUSK DOYLE ....LUSK DOYLE!!! ....you can't miss him


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    #402
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    He did well today but he'd want to get at least a Top-5 finish in the GC in this before I consider him a serious candidate for top 5/10 in the real Giro. There's one stage left and it's an absolute monster climb.


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    #403
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    MPFG wrote: »
    That was LUSK DOYLE ....LUSK DOYLE!!! ....you can't miss him
    I was referring to grand tour scenario, not week long races.


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    #404
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    This article says tickets needs otbe collected by 1st May

    http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/giro-dtalia/giro-ditalia-sparks-a-scramble-for-hotel-rooms-30213227.html


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    #405
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    I was referring to grand tour scenario, not week long races.


    The question was posed in the context of GT form


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    #406
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    MPFG wrote: »
    This article says tickets needs otbe collected by 1st May

    http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/giro-dtalia/giro-ditalia-sparks-a-scramble-for-hotel-rooms-30213227.html

    The email from visit belfast says 8th may. im going to ring them tomorrow to confirm.


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    #407
    Crankymonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Crankymonkey


    Wanna say thanx to those earlier who gave the link to the bit of the website that actually worked. Would not have tickets without that info. Was at work and did nothing 'til half twelve when got it sorted. Also had my partner doing it from her end. Absolutely would have been so gutted if didn't get these. Often check the threads(guess that makes me a lurker) but don't post-tho do on the cycling news forum. Will post here more. Live in belfast so shud have plenty of knowledge on where to go/do, if ur interested. Again, thanx to those on this forum:)


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    #408
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    mod9maple wrote: »
    Cool - the route is passing my house; I'll be able to watch it on TV then go outside as breakaway/peloton is coming round Crowe St. and they'll pass me shortly after. :D


    Are you going to chalk the road with riders names etc

    Also have you lots of flags ???


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    #409
    Crankymonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Crankymonkey


    MPFG wrote: »
    Are you going to chalk the road with riders names etc

    Also have you lots of flags ???

    Round my way they're called flegs, & dere's loads of 'em;)


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    #410
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    MPFG wrote: »
    Are you going to chalk the road with riders names etc

    Also have you lots of flags ???

    I'm all over the name writing outside my place!


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    #411
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    MPFG wrote: »
    The question was posed in the context of GT form

    I know, but there was a questioning of my assessment of this person's capabilities in a GT having witnessed his performance in a much shorter race, hence my response.


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    #412
    finbarrk
    Registered Users Posts: 5,417 ✭✭✭finbarrk


    bikeadsireland wrote: »
    What is the reason for the Pink jersey's and all the promotion of Pink for the Giro.

    I have seen shops and places on route already decked out in pink...

    Just wondering

    Thanks

    No Eurosport in your house? The Giro is Pink for donkey's years .


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    #413
    bazermc
    Registered Users Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    finbarrk wrote: »
    No Eurosport in your house? The Giro is Pink for donkey's years .

    Leader of the Giro wears a Pink Jersey

    Maglia Rosa


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    #414
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    There's a pub in Drogheda, on the route of the Giro, called Mother Hughes.
    I passed it a few minutes ago. It's being painted a lovely shade of pink.


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    #415
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    I wonder if the Bogside Artists could be convinced to do this again..

    1.jpg


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    #416
    MPFG
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    Eamonnator wrote: »
    There's a pub in Drogheda, on the route of the Giro, called Mother Hughes.
    I passed it a few minutes ago. It's being painted a lovely shade of pink.

    Photo ???


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    #417
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    I was on my bike. I'll try and get a photo up later.


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    #418
    wav1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭wav1


    Eamonnator wrote: »
    There's a pub in Drogheda, on the route of the Giro, called Mother Hughes.
    I passed it a few minutes ago. It's being painted a lovely shade of pink.
    millmount being illuminated pink from next week.Would be nice to see the ''pink bull''over the well known watering hole also.


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    #419
    happytramp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,596 ✭✭✭happytramp


    "They can have their jersey if they must, but pink isn't a suitable colour for cyclists it's effeminate"
    - Mussolini, 1931


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    #420
    Green&Red
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    MPFG wrote: »
    This article says tickets needs otbe collected by 1st May

    http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/giro-dtalia/giro-ditalia-sparks-a-scramble-for-hotel-rooms-30213227.html


    Any spare tickets for the thursday nite knocking around?


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    #421
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Email just sent out from the ticketing people, it's 4.00pm on the 8th that you have to collect your tickets by. There'll be additional translink rail and bus services after 8.30pm to get people home.


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