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Tour de France (2023 from p54)
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Will Cav go for the intermediate sprint seeing as it's within the first 38kms on the flattest part of today's stage?0
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Wonder if we'll see the other teams taking a similar approach again to yesterday and try to distance him earlyAddickted said:Will Cav go for the intermediate sprint seeing as it's within the first 38kms on the flattest part of today's stage?0 -
Van der Poel and Roglic out of tour0
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Looks like his departure was always planned what with the Olympicsstonemuse said:Van der Poel and Roglic out of tour0 -
He doesn’t sound pleased with it though ... seems to be a team decision.ForeverAddickted said:
Looks like his departure was always planned what with the Olympicsstonemuse said:Van der Poel and Roglic out of tour0 -
Tim Merlier abandoned0
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Well he is the only person in the race.0
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That was a big ride by Ben O’Connor0
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Froome's stage 19 in the Giro was setup by 5 teamates racing the Finestre. Literally racing out of every switchback, forcing the GC riders to race to keep the wheel in front. The highlights were shit and barely showed it, mainly showing Elisonde hammering before the gravel. Only the top few GC riders kept up with Elissonde, none could go with Froome.
Dumoulin was the strongest of the GC group. Dumoulin says he made a mistake waiting for Reichenbach: Dumoulin reckoned Reichenbach slowed them down on the descents, descending like an "old lady''. Lopez or Carapaz didn't do anything in the chase, Pinot virtually did nothing too. Maybe that was a tactical error from Dumoulin, but everyone would have slated him if he blewup, like Ulrich not waiting for Ris in '98. That's all by the by. It was Stage 19 and today only Formilo was racing like Elissonde, Poels or De La Cruz. Essentially Froome and Dumoulin were man on man for 80kms, with Carapaz and Lopez probably making him lose time on the climbs and the little group losing loads on the descending.
We're talking about 30 kms from a whole GC group with some support riders on Stage 8. I suppose you can argue Tadej would be able to ride a puncheur style early in the race, like Alaphillipe in 2019. I'll not jump to conclusions, but some journalists need to get investigating.
As an interesting reference point to the Armstrong era, UAE's altitude training camp is in La Sestriere. Where did Dr Ferrari inject Hamilton and Armstrong at a training camp before the 1999 tour? In his camper van on La Sestriere. Doesn't mean anything really, just a perfect story arc for a journalist if anything is uncovered.4 -
Froome’s descending that day was, if I recall correctly, quite astonishing.ColinTat said:Froome's stage 19 in the Giro was setup by 5 teamates racing the Finestre. Literally racing out of every switchback, forcing the GC riders to race to keep the wheel in front. The highlights were shit and barely showed it, mainly showing Elisonde hammering before the gravel. Only the top few GC riders kept up with Elissonde, none could go with Froome.
Dumoulin was the strongest of the GC group. Dumoulin says he made a mistake waiting for Reichenbach: Dumoulin reckoned Reichenbach slowed them down on the descents, descending like an "old lady''. Lopez or Carapaz didn't do anything in the chase, Pinot virtually did nothing too. Maybe that was a tactical error from Dumoulin, but everyone would have slated him if he blewup, like Ulrich not waiting for Ris in '98. That's all by the by. It was Stage 19 and today only Formilo was racing like Elissonde, Poels or De La Cruz. Essentially Froome and Dumoulin were man on man for 80kms, with Carapaz and Lopez probably making him lose time on the climbs and the little group losing loads on the descending.
We're talking about 30 kms from a whole GC group with some support riders on Stage 8. I suppose you can argue Tadej would be able to ride a puncheur style early in the race, like Alaphillipe in 2019. I'll not jump to conclusions, but some journalists need to get investigating.
As an interesting reference point to the Armstrong era, UAE's altitude training camp is in La Sestriere. Where did Dr Ferrari inject Hamilton and Armstrong at a training camp before the 1999 tour? In his camper van on La Sestriere. Doesn't mean anything really, just a perfect story arc for a journalist if anything is uncovered.0 - Sponsored links:
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Hasn't that 'off the bike' slipstreaming style he used descending, now been banned?stonemuse said:
Froome’s descending that day was, if I recall correctly, quite astonishing.ColinTat said:Froome's stage 19 in the Giro was setup by 5 teamates racing the Finestre. Literally racing out of every switchback, forcing the GC riders to race to keep the wheel in front. The highlights were shit and barely showed it, mainly showing Elisonde hammering before the gravel. Only the top few GC riders kept up with Elissonde, none could go with Froome.
Dumoulin was the strongest of the GC group. Dumoulin says he made a mistake waiting for Reichenbach: Dumoulin reckoned Reichenbach slowed them down on the descents, descending like an "old lady''. Lopez or Carapaz didn't do anything in the chase, Pinot virtually did nothing too. Maybe that was a tactical error from Dumoulin, but everyone would have slated him if he blewup, like Ulrich not waiting for Ris in '98. That's all by the by. It was Stage 19 and today only Formilo was racing like Elissonde, Poels or De La Cruz. Essentially Froome and Dumoulin were man on man for 80kms, with Carapaz and Lopez probably making him lose time on the climbs and the little group losing loads on the descending.
We're talking about 30 kms from a whole GC group with some support riders on Stage 8. I suppose you can argue Tadej would be able to ride a puncheur style early in the race, like Alaphillipe in 2019. I'll not jump to conclusions, but some journalists need to get investigating.
As an interesting reference point to the Armstrong era, UAE's altitude training camp is in La Sestriere. Where did Dr Ferrari inject Hamilton and Armstrong at a training camp before the 1999 tour? In his camper van on La Sestriere. Doesn't mean anything really, just a perfect story arc for a journalist if anything is uncovered.0 -
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Hasn't that 'off the bike' slipstreaming style he used descending, now been banned?stonemuse said:
Froome’s descending that day was, if I recall correctly, quite astonishing.ColinTat said:Froome's stage 19 in the Giro was setup by 5 teamates racing the Finestre. Literally racing out of every switchback, forcing the GC riders to race to keep the wheel in front. The highlights were shit and barely showed it, mainly showing Elisonde hammering before the gravel. Only the top few GC riders kept up with Elissonde, none could go with Froome.
Dumoulin was the strongest of the GC group. Dumoulin says he made a mistake waiting for Reichenbach: Dumoulin reckoned Reichenbach slowed them down on the descents, descending like an "old lady''. Lopez or Carapaz didn't do anything in the chase, Pinot virtually did nothing too. Maybe that was a tactical error from Dumoulin, but everyone would have slated him if he blewup, like Ulrich not waiting for Ris in '98. That's all by the by. It was Stage 19 and today only Formilo was racing like Elissonde, Poels or De La Cruz. Essentially Froome and Dumoulin were man on man for 80kms, with Carapaz and Lopez probably making him lose time on the climbs and the little group losing loads on the descending.
We're talking about 30 kms from a whole GC group with some support riders on Stage 8. I suppose you can argue Tadej would be able to ride a puncheur style early in the race, like Alaphillipe in 2019. I'll not jump to conclusions, but some journalists need to get investigating.
As an interesting reference point to the Armstrong era, UAE's altitude training camp is in La Sestriere. Where did Dr Ferrari inject Hamilton and Armstrong at a training camp before the 1999 tour? In his camper van on La Sestriere. Doesn't mean anything really, just a perfect story arc for a journalist if anything is uncovered.0 -
I was stunned by the way Pog leapt away from Thomas, et cetera, almost like they were standing still. I really hope that that is natural talent.0
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He's not British so drugged up to the eyeballs.1
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Intriguing finish to today's stage, with the late split in the peloton.1
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Glad to see Cavendish is up thereNornIrishAddick said:Intriguing finish to today's stage, with the late split in the peloton.0 -
Does it again!0
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ITS WIN 33!!!! - TWO TO GO0
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CAV!
One to go.0 -
Get in, love it0
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What a lead out. Inch perfect.0
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Very well ridden by DQS
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Oooof... Mont Ventoux tomorrow!! - Didnt realise that
Jesus wept, they're climbing it TWICE0 -
The perfect combination of team and sprinter. I think DQS love Cavendish.2
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TwiceForeverAddickted said:Oooof... Mont Ventoux tomorrow!! - Didnt realise that1 -
Shame its an Olympic year as he probably doesnt stand a chance but Cavendish HAS to be shortlisted for POTY1
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I wouldn't do that in a car...Cafc43v3r said:
TwiceForeverAddickted said:Oooof... Mont Ventoux tomorrow!! - Didnt realise that4 -
Why don't they show sprint finishes live with the overhead shot? When it is close the front on view makes it difficult to appreciate exactly what is happening.2
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ForeverAddickted said:Shame its a footballs coming home year as he probably doesnt stand a chance but Cavendish HAS to be shortlisted for POTY
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Would still vote for him!! - There cant be many instances like this in Sporting HistoryCafc43v3r said:ForeverAddickted said:Shame its a footballs coming home year as he probably doesnt stand a chance but Cavendish HAS to be shortlisted for POTY
I've probably said it already but I'll never forget that memory of watching him being interviewed in his last event of 2020 where he was in tears because even he thought it was a matter of time before he retired - The way he's racing now, would you really put it past him coming back next year?
Maybe its because its an Olympic year, others arent trying as hard
Maybe it helps because Caleb Ewan is now injured, but would love to see him and Cavendish facing off0
