A remarkable performance, Mr Froome. I've seen pros descending whilst 'sitting' on the top tube, freewheeling, knees tight, hugging the frame, but have never seen someone pedalling - at some considerable speed - in this haphazard position. Crazy, but effective. Chapeau! p.s. Separate topic, but remarkable feat #2: Danni King lapped the field in tonight's Red Hook criterium - apparently the first time that this has been done in the event's history.
Great ride. I've got to say, Froome was a lot more convincing than Brailsford in saying it wasn't planned. End of the day though, of course it was!
Don't trust anything Brailsford ever says.
#marginalstains
In that case, perhaps as a highly competent sports administrator and someone who struggles with the truth, Team Sky might make a great career move for Katrien
A remarkable performance, Mr Froome. I've seen pros descending whilst 'sitting' on the top tube, freewheeling, knees tight, hugging the frame, but have never seen someone pedalling - at some considerable speed - in this haphazard position. Crazy, but effective. Chapeau! p.s. Separate topic, but remarkable feat #2: Danni King lapped the field in tonight's Red Hook criterium - apparently the first time that this has been done in the event's history.
Is that the same Danni King deemed not good enough for our Olympic squad?
Renshaw abandoning a couple of years ago would have been an absolute travesty for Cav, but the days where lead out trains could grind everyone into dust appear to be over. Cav has won all three stages this year by freelancing off other wheels - something he's better at than any other sprinter - so not as much of a disaster for him.
This last climb could be an absolute humdinger - I reckon there'll be attacks all over the place - fancy Dan Martin or Purito to give it a real go - both of them live in Andorra and will want to do well, and both looked really, really good yesterday
Well that shoots that theory to bits. Movistar clearly thinking it's pointless trying to put the hurt on Froome until the Alps. Annoying really, cos it could have made for a brilliant sage going into the rest day
Still a cycling novice so perhaps a silly question but how would Froomes brakes differ from those on my road bike? Went down the hill from Knatts Valley into Eynsford which is fairly steep and winding in places and I nearly shit myself when reaching circa 55-60km/h and Froome is doing nearly 90...!!!
Still a cycling novice so perhaps a silly question but how would Froomes brakes differ from those on my road bike? Went down the hill from Knatts Valley into Eynsford which is fairly steep and winding in places and I nearly shit myself when reaching circa 55-60km/h and Froome is doing nearly 90...!!!
it's his nerve that differs from yours more than his brakes
Still a cycling novice so perhaps a silly question but how would Froomes brakes differ from those on my road bike? Went down the hill from Knatts Valley into Eynsford which is fairly steep and winding in places and I nearly shit myself when reaching circa 55-60km/h and Froome is doing nearly 90...!!!
Also Froome has the 'luxury' of knowing that nothing is coming in the opposite direction.
I have to say, it doesn't look the safest of positions to ride a bike downhill if you still wanted to have children
Froome / Thomas / Sagan and one other have broken away from the Peleton (Lead of about 10secs) with 10km to go in the latest stage.
Quintana went with them but couldnt stay with them and has been caught and spat out the other end of the Peleton, huge couple of miles for Froome's chances of glory come Paris, hopefully he's not going to cook himself too much ahead of Ventoux tomorrow
Love it. Everyone expects Froome to attack up the hills so he does it on the flat and the downhills instead. Froome, Sagan and Thomas is one hell of a breakaway group
Word being going round that the stage tomorrow may be shortened because of 60mph winds on Ventoux... Check this out for an example of just how ridiculous the weather can be up there...
I think they said the winds were around 110kph on Vendoux. Looking likely to finish 6k shy (I think) as this area has plenty of trees for some shelter. Boardman did say this part was still a good 10% climb tho.
I still don't know my domestique from my elbow but find it fascinating to watch, even better that the Brits are doing so well.
Cav's 'shit happens' comment live on tv did make me chuckle.
Sagan apparently offered up the stage to his team mate but didn't anticipate having to sprint it out with Froome. Thomas said it was an absolute grueller.
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p.s. Separate topic, but remarkable feat #2: Danni King lapped the field in tonight's Red Hook criterium - apparently the first time that this has been done in the event's history.
Its unbelievable as I would even entertain going down that mountain in my CAR at that speed let alone a bike!!
#marginalstains
In that case, perhaps as a highly competent sports administrator and someone who struggles with the truth, Team Sky might make a great career move for Katrien
This last climb could be an absolute humdinger - I reckon there'll be attacks all over the place - fancy Dan Martin or Purito to give it a real go - both of them live in Andorra and will want to do well, and both looked really, really good yesterday
Great stage win from a great cyclist.
I have to say, it doesn't look the safest of positions to ride a bike downhill if you still wanted to have children
Marginal gains.
Quintana went with them but couldnt stay with them and has been caught and spat out the other end of the Peleton, huge couple of miles for Froome's chances of glory come Paris, hopefully he's not going to cook himself too much ahead of Ventoux tomorrow
Be huge if that is the case and be understandable if thats why Froome attacked today
He seems to be keeping his powder dry, like any good Colombian :-)
I still don't know my domestique from my elbow but find it fascinating to watch, even better that the Brits are doing so well.
Cav's 'shit happens' comment live on tv did make me chuckle.
Sagan apparently offered up the stage to his team mate but didn't anticipate having to sprint it out with Froome. Thomas said it was an absolute grueller.