Olympic Eventing xc thread

[teapot]

Who's here?

Course photos are here http://eventingnation.com/your-colorful-guide-to-the-2016-olympic-cross-country-course/

And start list is here: https://smsprio2016-a.akamaihd.net/_...2016_08_07.pdf

 

[Shadowdancing]

Me but sans eventing at present! Still in a pool....

 

[be positive]

Me but sans eventing at present! Still in a pool....

Go to BBC 1 it seems to be on there.

 

[teapot]

It'll appear as an option soon enough, fear not!

BBC 1 are showing what they showed pre dressage.

 

[Lexi_]

I'm in!

I also have cake and Riosecco

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

remind me, what times is everyone on? (our team)

edit, found it, all PM uk time:

GT: 2.33
WFP: 3.39
PF: 5.05
KK: 6.31

 

[Shadowdancing]

Am at work sneak watching on my phone... do I have online options?

 

[Crackerz]

I'm scared, that course looks mega!

I'm watching here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36654223

 

[teapot]

Gemma T - 2.23pm
Wfp - 3.39pm
Pippa F - 5.05pm
Kitty K - 6.21pm

Online is here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36654223

 

[be positive]

Am at work sneak watching on my phone... do I have online options?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36654223

 

[Emilieu]

I'm in. No cake 😞 but have tea

 

[TheOldTrout]

Am at work sneak watching on my phone... do I have online options?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36654223

 

[teapot]

Got it - mine's on 608, Red button number one

 

[Lexi_]

I feel quite sick with nerves Don't have a good feeling about today.

 

[Dunlin]

Just got home from work, I have snacks a-plenty and after some Googling I finally managed to find it as I have Freesat from Sky (channel 480). The course looks really technical and massive, lots of skinnies and Fence 9, never seen anything like that, looks horrible so am interested to see how it rides, the time also sounds quite tight to me so again that'll be interesting to see. At least it's not very hot, hoping all come back safe and sound! Woop, here we go!

 

[TheOldTrout]

BBC1 coverage is slightly ahead of that on the website.

 

[only_me]

Think that's a 20pen at the water

That ski jump is huge!!

 

[Lexi_]

Crossed her tracks at the water, surely?

 

[Jo_x]

Does anyone know the optimum time?

 

[only_me]

Hmmm that's a pretty basic question (open ditch brush) at this level...

Horse now looks unsure of himself

 

[ElleSkywalker]

Wow its undulate-y!!

 

[TheOldTrout]

Does anyone know the optimum time?

10 minutes 15 they just said.

 

[Crackerz]

i wish the BBC would have a bar at the bottom saying who each person was, i will be flicking between pages and doubt i'll know who everyone is as keeping checking the running order will be annoying!

 

[lewis2015]

I'm belatedly in! Avec tea and stilton crackers

 

[Lexi_]

Shouldn't be cheering on the competition but I really do like watching Astier ride.

 

[Jo_x]

10 minutes 15 they just said.

Thanks!

 

[Dunlin]

Clever French horse!!

 

[only_me]

Canadian horse is looking better, very quick in front!

Like the big french horse

 

[only_me]

Actually loving the french horse!

 

[Northern Hare]

I'm watching as well - trying to do some work as well but can see that's not going to happen this afternoon!!

I can't believe how few people are spectating there - I guess it's maybe because it's still relatively early in the day there, so hopefully it will get busier later on.