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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

they may be talking about all the traffic coming up to the glorious north to see the event....

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

they may be talking about all the traffic coming up to the glorious north to see the event...."
Fecking nuisance it is!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm really looking forward to it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm really looking forward to it

Me too & looking forward to catching up with my relatives up North who are putting me up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like the yellow bikes they have everywhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy cycling but road races aren't much of a spectator sport

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

around Yorkshire.. Send it back to bloody france

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

they may be talking about all the traffic coming up to the glorious north to see the event...."

That's as may be but it can hardly be considered the Tour De France when it's being held in the UK, if that were the case I could declare my house was in Australia and not have to pay council tax!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They're going via Sheffield too I believe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And Stockport

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its route this year is via 9 new cities including leeds, harrogate, york, sheffield and cambridge as well as some fraench ones lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Those cyclists might not fare too well on the motorway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So how is it "tour de France"? Or am I missing something?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So it's the Tour of Northern England then, not the Tour De France. Perhaps we should give the organisers an atlas to study....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No not off course at all, every other year the tour starts in one of frances neighbouring countries. This year it starts in our fine country, the grand depart in fact starts up in the fine city of Leeds. Then works it way down to London, befor hopping across the chanel to France.

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

so when they get on the ferry, do they have to keep pedaling round the deck of the ship so they complete the distance ??

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

if they were annoyed about where the tour de france starts... for god sake no one talk about where the Giro d'italia started this year....

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

passed along part of the route today near holmefirth and there are folk setting up there camper vans plus farmers charging £10 to park and camp on there fields

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

its coming through our little town and im going to be blocked in all day,the barriers are at the end of my street,no where to walk the dog on that ay he will have to cross his legs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it. "

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it. "
it causes all sorts of problems with my job,iv been on the phone all day and don't even mention the paperwork

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it. "

Not when the major sports event is shutting down the entire city!

Luckily I am in London for the Grand depart, otherwise I would not be happy. I live 3 miles from any part of the route through York, yet all the roads around me are shut.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it. it causes all sorts of problems with my job,iv been on the phone all day and don't even mention the paperwork "

The route's been well know for quite some time though, plenty of time to be prepared surely?

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

The route's been well know for quite some time though, plenty of time to be prepared surely? "
youd think wouldn't you,i sent an email out months ago,got a frantic email back three days ago,after they told me everything was sorted,been running round like a headless chicken ever since.still it will be good for the town

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England."

Bah Humbug

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

Oh dear - you do seem to have issues

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

Perhaps you should understand that it is a series named after the major sponsor - The World newspaper - before you make yourself look even more parochial than usual!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only good thing about that boring, boring, boring sport is when they all fall off and the tv pictures go fuzzy

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"The only good thing about that boring, boring, boring sport is when they all fall off and the tv pictures go fuzzy"

Well, it lasts longer than England in the wendyball world cup!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And Stockport "

and east london

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Endurance sporting at its best.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

'Allez Allez ' - I saw this banner in Leeds today amongst many others

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

Perhaps you should understand that it is a series named after the major sponsor - The World newspaper - before you make yourself look even more parochial than usual!"

Before we get too personal and abusive I would like to point out that this thread and my comments on it were intended to be light hearted. If you don't like my slightly grumpy sense of humour I suggest you ignore me.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Please don't be personal about other users.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

Whoever is leading it must be male and won't ask for directions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

Whoever is leading it must be male and won't ask for directions.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"While driving north between J22and J23 of the M1 the illuminated sign read

"July 6th- Tour De France-expect delays"

Excuse my pedance but if the Tour De France is coming through Leicestershire then they're massively off course.

Whoever is leading it must be male and won't ask for directions.

Are mods allowed to be blatantly sexist?!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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Was that sexist or the truth ?

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By *kicandoMan
over a year ago

rochdale

Its in fucking rochdale too how can it be tour de france in england Liaring bastards

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Was that sexist or the truth ?

Erm....can I claim the fifth on that?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know. They're going to block off all the main roads that i use to get everywhere!!

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

Can't see the problem,have you seen the speed they travel on them bikes !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

You really do struggle don't you. Probably best if you stop trying the comprehend stuff, your life will be better

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

You really do struggle don't you. Probably best if you stop trying the comprehend stuff, your life will be better"

Perhaps you're right, I should stop trying to understand sporting events and stick with more interesting things...

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Its in fucking rochdale too how can it be tour de france in england Liaring bastards "
its in rochdale for all of a mile you would think it was going through the town center the fuss they are making with there banners and posters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't like it anymore....its buggered up my weekend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its in fucking rochdale too how can it be tour de france in england Liaring bastards its in rochdale for all of a mile you would think it was going through the town center the fuss they are making with there banners and posters "

Well we get excited about events like that here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I travel along some of the route as part of my daily commute (in the car I hasten to add), often I see a new banner on display, a few in different languages which is fantastic.

I understand from my dad that the Caribbean cricket club which is perfectly placed on route is supportive and now I'm thinking of going there to watch it - should be very entertaining - especially from those of my dad's generation whose comments I know will crease me up as tact and diplomacy isn't high on their agenda

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

this is a bit of a red hearing its called "the world series" over sponsorship by a news paper in the history of the league

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By *xpresMan
over a year ago

Elland

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

this is a bit of a red hearing its called "the world series" over sponsorship by a news paper in the history of the league

its NOT just America Canada have the Toronto blue jays that take part

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I was pretty confused about this too so did a bit of looking up online.

It's not the Grand Depart starting in Yorkshire this weekend which is the opening leg and starts in a different country each year.

I do wonder if we had to bid for it to come here?

Anyway they will be going past the top of my road so it seems silly not to take the kids to watch

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Blimey, you'd think people would be pleased that a major, worldwide sporting event is coming to their town and all people can do is moan about it.

I have no problem with it, I just don't see why it's being called Le Tour De France when we're in England.

Bah Humbug

I also have an issue with the World Series. An event only north America takes part in

this is a bit of a red hearing its called "the world series" over sponsorship by a news paper in the history of the league

its NOT just America Canada have the Toronto blue jays that take part

Hence why I said North America, I probably should have said the North American continent for clarity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its coming thru our town too...I thought the local council were having a laugh when I saw the signs about delays and the Le tour but nope so the poor buggers are along way of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A classic bit of planning, Cutting off one side of London on a Monday

Gimp

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its bringing Yorkshire to a stand-still - interesting to see different rugby clubs bringing their games forward this week...

Of course the red rose isn't affected.. he says not having checked the schedule lol

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