TdF Stage 3 *spoiler*

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  • chriskempton
    chriskempton Posts: 1,245
    Gerrans looks a bit 'cuddly'
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    RichN95 wrote:

    Spain to beat Germany apparently. Paul has made his move towards being calamari, I feel

    The maths say Germany will win. So it's hippies vs science :wink:
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,157
    iainf72 wrote:
    The maths say Germany will win. So it's hippies vs science :wink:

    Psychic Octopus > Maths.

    Spain wins.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Just btw, I think Paul would baulk at being described as a squid earlier on. That's like calling Geraint Thomas English.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Contador means serious business. The banana is en route.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,815
    To be fair, they are riding this like a bunch of pave novices; pushing and shoving with 15kms to the next sector.

    ........Now they are riding like yesterday. :?
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    donrhummy wrote:
    afx237vi wrote:
    From now until the finish...

    44km to go - Secteur pavé d'Hollain (1 200 m)

    40 km - Secteur pavé de Rongy (700 m)

    27.5 km - Secteur pavé de Sars-et-Rosières (2 400 m)

    24.5 km - Secteur pavé de Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes (2 500 m)

    18 km - Secteur pavé de Wandignies-Hamage (3 700 m)

    10 km - Secteur pavé d'Haveluy (2 300 m)

    Those last two are going to do damage not just because they're so long but everyone's going to be worn out.
    I hope they realise they are heading to Paris. Not a pun but they are travelling away from Roubaix until the last 2/3 km as they then approach the Arenberg to finish.
    Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 1972
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    Just about to cross into France. Can't see any gendarmes waiting for Lance. I guess they must be hiding, ready to pounce.
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • DaveyL
    DaveyL Posts: 5,167
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    To be fair, they are riding this like a bunch of pave novices; pushing and shoving with 15kms to the next sector.

    ........Now they are riding like yesterday. :?

    Never happy, are you, Goldilocks?
    Le Blaireau (1)
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Cav out the back - mechancial or can't hack the pace?
    Contador is the Greatest
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    I love watching Jens powering his teammates like that! Just like yesterday with Andy.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Chavanel riding well. Don't see Contador on Vino's wheel. Saxo's presence as usual. Think I see Sastre in top 20 which is suprising but good.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • fidbod
    fidbod Posts: 317
    This is starting to shape up nicely :D
  • camerone
    camerone Posts: 1,232
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Cav out the back - mechancial or can't hack the pace?
    he is travelling at 65kph so i hope it was a mechanical
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    Think Cav had a mechanical as saw a Columbia rider pulling over not long ago which looked like him, not good timing!!

    Jena gunning it, some nervy riding!
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    No big upsets after the first section. Contador was very well placed.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,815
    Lance sucking Contador's wheel again. :P
    Chute!
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    These Lampre riders really need to learn how not to fall off
    Contador is the Greatest
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    edited July 2010
    Wegelius doing a spot of impromptu topiary.
  • camerone
    camerone Posts: 1,232
    geraint thomas prominent at the front..
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    Saxo Bank really bossing this...big split already but can't see any big GC guys in second group.
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • FJS
    FJS Posts: 4,820
    Moreau again in the last echelon.... probably no big names in that group losing time
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Cervelo now.
  • chriskempton
    chriskempton Posts: 1,245
    They're going to catch the break a long way out at this rate
  • camerone
    camerone Posts: 1,232
    i have been following cavendish on high road followy thingy. he must have changed bikes or he was just doing 111kph, and i think i saw him in the peleton
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Puncture for Kloden. Cervelo not waiting for this one...
  • inkyfingers
    inkyfingers Posts: 4,400
    Cav on Hushovds wheel, just needs to stay there till 200m to go!
    "I have a lovely photo of a Camargue horse but will not post it now" (Frenchfighter - July 2013)
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    Couldn't manage 200m!
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  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Lots of larger chaps at the front now... Hincapie, Martin, Boom, Eisel, Hushovd obviously...
  • donrhummy
    donrhummy Posts: 2,329
    Versus took three commercial breaks in about 10 minutes saying that it would be commercial free the rest of the way...they're noww taking another commercial break. :roll:

    What's the UK coverage like?

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