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AMac8 06-24-21 01:31 PM

Where to watch TdF 2021 in Canada
 
Any ideas? Major broadcasters don't have it on their schedule this weekend. Happy to watch online or on the TV!

texbiker 06-24-21 05:03 PM

Flobikes.com has the feed for Canada.

pinsonp2 06-25-21 03:57 AM

Peacock Premium

OldRailfan 06-25-21 08:24 AM

Try YouTube.

slcbob 06-25-21 10:48 AM

Get a VPN service and subscribe to and watch the GCN+ feed via a London proxy. Lots of posts on how to do that.

VicBC_Biker 06-26-21 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by texbiker (Post 22116386)
Flobikes.com has the feed for Canada.

Buyer beware!!
They advertise $12.50 /month, cancel anytime.
This is not true.
You cannot subscribe month-to -month for $12.50
As soon as you 'register' with your credit card info they charge for a whole year.$185 CAD
When I tried to cancel (within 2 minutes of being charged) they just cancelled the renewal in 2022.
Only you can decide wheher you want to deal with a company like flobikes.

VicBC_Biker 06-26-21 02:39 PM

Flobikes update:
If you do want to deal with them, just threaten to cancel and they will automatically offer you a 20% discount.
Not tempting for me.....
Or, they will switch me to a monthly plan at $30 USD per month (long way from $12.50, huh??).
Looks like my next stop is the credit card company.

texbiker 06-26-21 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by VicBC_Biker (Post 22118803)
Buyer beware!!
They advertise $12.50 /month, cancel anytime.
This is not true.
You cannot subscribe month-to -month for $12.50
As soon as you 'register' with your credit card info they charge for a whole year.$185 CAD
When I tried to cancel (within 2 minutes of being charged) they just cancelled the renewal in 2022.
Only you can decide wheher you want to deal with a company like flobikes.

Call them to cancel.

VicBC_Biker 06-26-21 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by texbiker (Post 22118818)
Call them to cancel.

Thanks for the suggestion.
NIce idea but there is no phone number listed under contact.
Just a 'Contact form' to complete on a web page.

This is becoming very common.

Rene Herse doesn't have email or phone listed either.

VicBC_Biker 06-26-21 02:56 PM

Update:
After dealng (by email) with a couple of 'bots' it seems I got through to a human (or series of humans??)
Though they charged my credit card in 10 seconds, they promise to process a refund within 5 to 10 business days.

Nifty business plan.
Welcome to the 2100s "where lying is our standard operating practice".

texbiker 06-26-21 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by VicBC_Biker (Post 22118821)
Thanks for the suggestion.
NIce idea but there is no phone number listed under contact.
Just a 'Contact form' to complete on a web page.

This is becoming very common.

Rene Herse doesn't have email or phone listed either.

Fill out the support contact form. When I do that they usually call me.

texbiker 06-26-21 03:11 PM

try 512-572-3354

HeyItsSara 06-27-21 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by OldRailfan (Post 22117052)
Try YouTube.

there's an awful lot of choice of videos on you tube. whose do you think I should watch?

OldRailfan 06-27-21 09:29 AM

Using the search on YT ( Tourdefrance2021) will give you the choice. All depends on which narrators/commentators you like .... or don't like. Personally I like the French or Italian commentators for the TdF and the GdI better than .... :D

VicBC_Biker 06-27-21 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by OldRailfan (Post 22119635)
Using the search on YT ( Tourdefrance2021) will give you the choice. All depends on which narrators/commentators you like .... or don't like. Personally I like the French or Italian commentators for the TdF and the GdI better than .... :D

The results I get are mostly for summaries of the stage, and most are only a few minutes long. Do you have suggestions for 'channels' to search for good coverage? Thanks.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8660a57fa0.jpg

OldRailfan 06-27-21 10:32 AM

That's the channel I didn't want to mention. GNC is definitely not my preference.
I've watched some of the Spring races. One needs to be in the mood and not too tired, if you know what I mean. :)

VicBC_Biker 06-27-21 10:38 AM


Originally Posted by OldRailfan (Post 22119701)
That's the channel I didn't want to mention. GNC is definitely not my preference.
I've watched some of the Spring races. One needs to be in the mood and not too tired, if you know what I mean. :)

That pic just shows the Youtube search results that pop up on my desktop computer screen. A number of different channels but none with extensive coverage.
Here's the next bunch of results - basically nothing very relevant.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a1eb4f7c89.jpg



Please don't be coy! :)
Which channel(s) do you prefer?


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