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Just signed up with ExpressVPN so I can stream less crappy coverage from the UK and Canada. Go USA!
I have to say that I am pretty impressed with the opening ceremonies. But, I would expect nothing less of the French. The rain is just adding to the drama. I love it.
coordinated attack on french transportation infrastructure just before opening ceremonies...
https://img.lemde.fr/2024/07/26/b15f...ncf-lmi-3x.png
https://apnews.com/article/france-tr...26f98e45cb874f
who is behind this?
Stunningly beautiful and touching close to the opening. Magnifique!Quote:
Originally Posted by schindlerpiste
So awesome! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
We've come a long way, baby!
The opening ceremony was all over the place trying to touch on everything. France has contributed to the world. Overall, it was pretty good. The Louvre’s paintings and sculptures coming alive, the metal horse galloping down the Seine, the music and dancing, lighting the balloon cauldron. Add in the rain and it was a wild production.
Meh, no one even went on strike
I really liked it. Thought using the Seine and the city as one giant stage was very unique and cool. I know the Parisians hate it, but the light show with the Eiffel Tower is so cool and the rain made it even better. Interesting to see how many non-French big athletes had a role.
Stunning visuals with the city, the rain and the balloon cauldron all with Ms Dion’s vocals. Fantastic production.
Paris has to be the world’s greatest city.
I think so. Part of why I’ve been there dozens of times.Quote:
Originally Posted by The SnowShow
Pound for pound there can’t be anyone stronger than male gymnasts. What these guys can do on the rings is insane.
Great follow on IG:
frederickflips
US men’s gymnastics could use some more fans, for sure.
Chris Horner describes his only time riding in the Olympics - 2012 in London
Still get chills whenever I see a replay of the Japanese guy dismounted the rings w a broken leg. Anyone that can hold an iron cross on them is next level strongQuote:
Originally Posted by alias_rice
I was thinking this morning "time trial in the rain has got to be dicey, especially with all those painted road lines", but Homer's account of that road race - Jesus! ( Even more exciting when listening at 1.5x speed! ;-) How he made it through is a miracle!Quote:
Originally Posted by TBS
I am curious about the "nature break" he describes starting at 27:35. That's a typical thing? One rider just drains the pickle while being pushed along by a teammate? 'Finally I'm like after a minute doing 600 watts I'm like "Tyler you gotta put it away, pinch it off, lets get going!"' LoL
Fuck Paris, Lawrence, MA is the greatest city.Quote:
Originally Posted by The SnowShow
ha, it's like you've never even been to syracuse ny....
fact.
The cities have a lot in common. In terms of bakeries and old skool restaurants Lawrence might have Syracuse beat. Either way, both are great places. Way cheaper and more accessible than Paris. Although heroin might be cheaper in Paris right now.
Is it easy to train from Paris to Chamonix?
Paris to Lyon or Grenoble, and then bus I would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by The SnowShow
Oh, no direct train?Quote:
Originally Posted by warthog
France-Fiji in Rugby sevens was entertaining. The guy Antoine Dupont is ridic. During the Olympic trials I mentioned htat Ozzyman was doing the color and same dude was calling the Rugby, who is that dude and why does he sound exactly like Ozzyman?Is he Ozzyman? Enquiring minds want to know.
Yup it’s a thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by fomofo
Most times riders will do it on an easy downhill. If early in stage and nothings going on, riders may dismount en masse to pee. But if late in the race and shit’s heating up, then yes, teammate has to push
Quote:
Originally Posted by fomofo
Funny, I just Google'd and found this. Posted for anyone else curious, just to elaborate on your comments...Quote:
Originally Posted by TBS
Peeing on the bike can have other benefits, especially if temperatures dip in the mountains or the windswept French countryside. "In races that are soaking wet and freezing cold, I like to piss myself," Cavendish says. "It warms me up for a split second. You get warm and you don’t have to fuss around."
https://www.gq.com/story/how-riders-...tour-de-france
I did the train to Lyon once. I think it’s buses after that, anyway for Chamonix I think it’d be better going towards/through Geneva.Quote:
Originally Posted by warthog
Felt terrible for the American woman who wrecked 3 times during the time trial this morning. How you don’t come away with a broken arm/kneecap from that is beyond me.
french lady fencer chokes big time and looses gold to china.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74UD2A8YNL0
There is a train from Lyon to ChamQuote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
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Welp - I really thought this year was the year USMWP was going to be competitive… yikes.
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Yeah, I meant Geneva.Quote:
Originally Posted by plugboots
Back to the Olympics, big tennis day Monday!
The record-extending 60th Lexus ATP Head2Head clash between Djokovic and Nadal will take place second on Court Philippe-Chatrier not before 1:30 p.m. local time, following the women's singles match between top seed Iga Swiatek and Diane Parry.
https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djok...onday-schedule
You change trains in Bellegrande (close to Lyon) and then that train goes all the way to Cham.
BTW, how about that fucking KD today? 8 for 8 in the first half, including a contested, fall away buzzer beater to end it! Damn!
KD coming off the bench too. Doesn't seem fair. Love it!
Picture-perfect Olympic barrels in Tahiti:
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Thanks to Canadian Broadcasting for the great ad-free streaming coverage.
I like to watch sports at the Olympics I would normally never watch. In that spirit, the women's team archery final was a real barn burner. What I saw of Street skateboarding was pretty disappointing, I get that the difficulty of those routines is off the charts, but if the whole reason to have the sport in the Olympics is to be telegenic, there has to be more flippy spinny stuff. Hoping for more pizzazz from the park competition.
The choices on the Peacock app have been great, Search for the sport you want and it’s either live or you can watch a replay. That said.
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watching women’s volleyball on the peacock app seems very appropriate
Does the Peacock app have commercials?Quote:
Originally Posted by mud