Don't pay for it. That takes out the complaining about having to pay for it. I like reading it anyway, that way I can get all of the scoop while at work for each stage. Set up the cyclingnews.com coverage, and check back on it every 20 minutes or so. Sure, no fancy "moving" pictures, but I think they do a pretty good blow by blow write up.gregario said:OLN is "broadcasting" the Giro. Only on Sundays. If you want to watch the daily stages on your COMPUTER, you have to pay $20.
I know, I know, if it wasn't for OLN we would have probably nothing, but jeez.
Let's see:gregario said:OLN is "broadcasting" the Giro. Only on Sundays. If you want to watch the daily stages on your COMPUTER, you have to pay $20.
I know, I know, if it wasn't for OLN we would have probably nothing, but jeez.
The worst part about it is that they will probably NOT web-cast it on the weekends so they don't cut into their TV audiences. - TFgregario said:OLN is "broadcasting" the Giro. Only on Sundays. If you want to watch the daily stages on your COMPUTER, you have to pay $20.
I know, I know, if it wasn't for OLN we would have probably nothing, but jeez.
It's going to be on cycling.tv live and with commentary this year. I'm sure it will be archived for later viewing. $20 for 21 stages of entertainment is a pittance. I'd pay a dollar a stage anytime.TurboTurtle said:The worst part about it is that they will probably NOT web-cast it on the weekends so they don't cut into their TV audiences. - TF
I guess I stand corrected. My point was however is that OLN used to broadcast every stage a couple of times a day a couple years ago. Now we're expected to pay to watch it on our computer and pay for the privilege. This is in addition to the high cable rates everyone is paying. It's just another $20 on top of the cable fee I'm already paying. I don't plan on doing it however and will watch the weekend coverage and follow the more decisive stages on cyclingnews.com.mquetel said:It's a great deal... subscribed last year, will do it again this year.
I'll pay to watch the Giro, commercial free. What I won't do is watch the Sunday "coverage" on OLN.gregario said:OLN is "broadcasting" the Giro. Only on Sundays. If you want to watch the daily stages on your COMPUTER, you have to pay $20.
I know, I know, if it wasn't for OLN we would have probably nothing, but jeez.
Most likely. After every race there's long highlights of the stage/race that is typically in 2 parts. And not highlights like OLN...all racing.Lycraboy said:I am willing to pay but I just want to know if it will be possible to view the coverage when the race is complete as I am not able to watch it live. Can anyone help with this please?
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gregario said:OLN is "broadcasting" the Giro. Only on Sundays. If you want to watch the daily stages on your COMPUTER, you have to pay $20.
I know, I know, if it wasn't for OLN we would have probably nothing, but jeez.
Do we know yet if Phil and Paul will be doing the commentary?Sintesi said:It's going to be on cycling.tv live and with commentary this year.
It's a little less than $40 USD. They'll convert it for you when you go thru Paypal.ziggurat22 said:It's a decent chunk, but they did throw in Tirreno-Adriatico and Milan-San Remo in case you missed them on Cylism Sundays, and according to other posters, we get commentary as well, which is nice.
If you like watching cycling coverage, definitely sign up. If there is continued interest in this type of coverage, they'll continue to provide it. Supply and demand, it's as easy as that.
BTW, is anyone signed up for premium coverage on cycling.tv 19.99 pounds? What does that work out to in USD$? Is it worth it? Which extra races do you get over the free coverage? I've registered and have been watching the free stuff, is it worth the 20 pounds extra to advance the cause?
Last year, the live coverage of each stage was archived and could be watched anytime up to some days after the final stage.Lycraboy said:I am willing to pay but I just want to know if it will be possible to view the coverage when the race is complete as I am not able to watch it live. Can anyone help with this please?
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