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Jun 30th, 2024 at 8:56pm
 
Has started.
The course does not look so good this year, they do not finish in Paris due to the stupid olympics.
Can't see any alpine stages. Sad

They do go around one area we were at, so will watch that.
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Reply #1 - Jul 1st, 2024 at 12:03am
 
This stage is going well

A breakaway group had formed, no danger to the peloton.
Then there was a fall in the peloton, so the peloton slowed for those guys to rejoin their teams.
The breakaway group furthered their lead
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Reply #2 - Jul 1st, 2024 at 12:54am
 
This has turned into a great stage
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Reply #3 - Jul 2nd, 2024 at 9:02pm
 
Could be a good stage tonight. Starts very soon.
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Reply #4 - Jul 2nd, 2024 at 11:54pm
 
They are going up a 2600 m summit, over 23 kms of solid climbing.
The altitude will affect them, climbing for 50 minutes,
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Reply #5 - Jul 7th, 2024 at 10:08pm
 
Very sad news, Norwegian rider Andre Drege has died after a high speed crash in the Tour this year.
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