Here it is, my first roadie post!
I'm trying to watch the tour but think I would get into it more if I understood some of the strategy. Are there any good websites that would explain aspects of the tour to a non-road biker?
Things I've wondered while watching the tour today.
1. Why is it when one guy finishes two bike lengths ahead of everyone else they all get the same time posted?
2. If they all get the same time how do they decide who wins? Who wins a stage? Who gets those fancy jerseys?
3. What are all of the jerseys and what do they mean? Can you win multiple jerseys in one stage?
4. Why do some riders break away early when they seem to always get caught later in the stage? Wouldn't this just make them more tired? Or are they hoping to not get caught?
5. Is the overall win based on time or points? If it's time or points do you end up with 50 guys tieing each other since they all finish in the same pack and get the same time?
I'm trying to watch the tour but think I would get into it more if I understood some of the strategy. Are there any good websites that would explain aspects of the tour to a non-road biker?
Things I've wondered while watching the tour today.
1. Why is it when one guy finishes two bike lengths ahead of everyone else they all get the same time posted?
2. If they all get the same time how do they decide who wins? Who wins a stage? Who gets those fancy jerseys?
3. What are all of the jerseys and what do they mean? Can you win multiple jerseys in one stage?
4. Why do some riders break away early when they seem to always get caught later in the stage? Wouldn't this just make them more tired? Or are they hoping to not get caught?
5. Is the overall win based on time or points? If it's time or points do you end up with 50 guys tieing each other since they all finish in the same pack and get the same time?