Originally Posted by
vane171
I second that about scenery watching. Where else would you get such a tour of the countryside with the historic points mentioned along with exclusive detailed overfly by helicopter where you can see down the chimneys. Some people watch the race because of that, not caring much about bike racing.
That's how Mrs. slcbob got started. She was warm to the concept already from doing weird things like listening to test match special, which the grand tours still dwarf but makes something like Milan-San Remo seem like short track speed skating.
She has warmed further to the grander scheme of things, including the sporting aspect. It didn't hurt that there is no shortage of drama there too with the "who is going to work" angles and such. At the same time, we're listening to the obtuse culture guy Jon on GCN right now wax lyrically about boutique cheese and harshing on one of the roadside displays. It's all part of the hot mess of this grand sport. A movable feast.