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

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    #482
    Gerry1962
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Gerry1962


    Think Co Meath would be good place to watch....Dublin might get a bit crowded..Trying to figure out best place on Map...


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    #483
    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    "Royal Mail has created a special postmark to mark the Giro d'Italia Big Start coming to Northern Ireland" :cool:

    http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cycling-race-makes-its-mark-on-post-30228050.html


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    #484
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    bikeadsireland wrote: »
    Think Co Meath would be good place to watch....Dublin might get a bit crowded..Trying to figure out best place on Map...

    i would have thought they will fairly bate through meath. There are no hills or road furnityure to speak of between south Drogheda and Balbriggan (which is think is NCD?)

    Perhaps Monasterboice where there is a bit of a drag, might be a decent place to watch it?


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    #485
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,964 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Road crews at work 'patching' between Lusk and Blake's Cross today. I suppose a full resurface was out of the question. :(


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    #486
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    I wonder when they'll start road-works on the TTT course. They've all the publicity in the world but the roads are still pretty dangerous for a TTT. Ormeau and Stranmillis particularly


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    #487
    mruser2014
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 96 ✭✭mruser2014


    Anyone have an idea where the team buses will be parked in Dublin?

    I am guessing it will be a good spot to see the cyclists after the stage. Also, not being cheeky but maybe hanging around the Anti-Doping van may also be a good spot to spot some of the big names as they will be giving samples.

    Getting very excited now.


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    #488
    afatbollix
    Registered Users Posts: 4,047 ✭✭✭afatbollix


    MPFG wrote: »
    ITV might be showing it

    Eurosport player is just £3.99 a month (not sure what that is in euros)


    Eurosport own the rights in the UK. They sold the Highlight rights to SKY last year.


    No idea about Ireland, But RTE are part of Eurovision so might be able to get it? Is it not on the tv listings website yet? Or maybe send them a email.


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    #489
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,964 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Rambling Man wrote: »
    Big Giro floral display under construction at Dublin Airport entrance. Probably planted by NI tourist board.
    Still under construction. Probably looks better from above.


    GiroDublinAirport290414_zps13e849ff.jpg


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    #490
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Eurosport is the only channel you'll be able to watch it on. They have exclusive rights.

    I believe at least one Irish channel tried to get the rights, but couldn't do a deal.


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    #491
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Have 1 spare wristband for the presentation event if anyone wants it. Already collected so you can just take it off me at the event.


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    #492
    letape
    Registered Users Posts: 2,926 ✭✭✭letape


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Have 1 spare wristband for the presentation event if anyone wants it. Already collected so you can just take it off me at the event.

    Hi Darkglasses - if available I would really appreciate. I won't be in Belfast until the Friday


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    #493
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    letape wrote: »
    Hi Darkglasses - if available I would really appreciate. I won't be in Belfast until the Friday

    Sure but the event is on the Thursday (8th)!


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    #494
    letape
    Registered Users Posts: 2,926 ✭✭✭letape


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Sure but the event is on the Thursday (8th)!

    Ah damn it!! I had thought that might be the case but forgot to check!!

    Thanks anyway.


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    #495
    bazermc
    Registered Users Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    mruser2014 wrote: »
    Anyone have an idea where the team buses will be parked in Dublin?

    I am guessing it will be a good spot to see the cyclists after the stage. Also, not being cheeky but maybe hanging around the Anti-Doping van may also be a good spot to spot some of the big names as they will be giving samples.

    Getting very excited now.

    I am guessing team buses will be parked on merrion square south or east. There are good wide roads there. The riders will cross line on the government buildings side of the square so can they can then take a left and straight on to the bus.


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    #496
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    I still think the best place to see the riders will be sign on in Armagh


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    #497
    greenmat
    Registered Users Posts: 581 ✭✭✭greenmat


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Road crews at work 'patching' between Lusk and Blake's Cross today. I suppose a full resurface was out of the question. :(

    It is Fingal County Council your talking about. They's eat their own ****e than do anything cycling related.


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    #498
    Gavb
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Gavb


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Have 1 spare wristband for the presentation event if anyone wants it. Already collected so you can just take it off me at the event.
    Hi Darkglasses, I'd love to take it if it's still available! Thanks


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    #499
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Gavb wrote: »
    Hi Darkglasses, I'd love to take it if it's still available! Thanks

    Sure thing, I'll send you a pm next week and let you know where I'll be before the event so you can take it.


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    #500
    Gavb
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Gavb


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Sure thing, I'll send you a pm next week and let you know where I'll be before the event so you can take it.

    That's brilliant, thanks a million!


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    #501
    serendip
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭serendip


    The Stelvio is still very much snowed in: http://webcam.popso.it/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/28


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    #502
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    Looking at the ride with gps route notes, I've noticed that the race goes through Lusk rather than around it. I'll have to go walkies in order to see it so. After the pinch point at Murrays should be good for some photos.


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    #503
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,220 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    MPFG wrote: »
    I still think the best place to see the riders will be sign on in Armagh

    +1 on this...anyone heading up for this on Sunday morning?


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    #504
    buffalo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,059 ✭✭✭buffalo


    Only a week to go, getting excited about this now. :D

    Fair play to Shadetree there's a lot of clear and concise info up at http://www.girostart2014.com/


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    #505
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    greenmat wrote: »
    It is Fingal County Council your talking about. They's eat their own ****e than do anything that resembles work
    That's a bit mire precise.


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    #506
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    Was half thinking about skivin g a day off work next Fri to go and watch the time trial.
    Get up early have a gander and a decent spit at the finish. Must see what time the last train is at.


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    #507
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    bcmf wrote: »
    Was half thinking about skivin g a day off work next Fri to go and watch the time trial.
    Get up early have a gander and a decent spit at the finish. Must see what time the last train is at.

    Is TTT on in the evening .....

    Maybe you should have a boards.ie day out


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    #508
    buffalo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,059 ✭✭✭buffalo


    MPFG wrote: »
    Is TTT on in the evening .....

    Maybe should ahv a boards.ie day out

    They're practising in the morning, 09.30-12.30, and actual stage is from 16.00-20.30 (riders off 17:45-20:00).


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    #509
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    MPFG wrote: »
    Is TTT on in the evening .....

    Maybe you should have a boards.ie day out

    It's enough organising kit for yis .I don't wanna be seen with yis as well


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    #510
    MPFG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,606 ✭✭✭MPFG


    bcmf wrote: »
    It's enough organising kit for yis .I don't wanna be seen with yis as well


    Well no one need to be actually together at the event ....just there at same time communicating by web and this site :D


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    #511
    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Sure thing, I'll send you a pm next week and let you know where I'll be before the event so you can take it.

    Howz about a possible Boardsie meet up at the team presentation?? Sounds like there will be at least 3 boardsies there now


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