TdF Stage 17 *Spoilers*
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Was there a gap between Sanchez and Menchov?0
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Sanchez got a few seconds on him.. 6?0
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Yeah, Sanchez took him by about 10 secs.Bike lover and part-time cyclist.0
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Really disappointing finish, at least make it look like you're going for it. So unless Bertie wins the TT (can't see it when the likes of Martin and Wiggins have been taking it relatively easily) he won't have a stage win to his name. At least I get full PTP points.0
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SpaceJunk wrote:BTW - I thought the finish line was basked in sunshine.
What drugs are Paul and Phil on??
I think they're commentating from a beach in the Bahamas0 -
Dull. Dull. Dull. How frustrating - if these guys actually tried to race for more than 25% of 2 mountains we might have seen something interesting.0
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BTW, watching in HD is a HUGE improvement. It really makes you feel like you're right there and you can actually recognize everyone that Liggett thinks is someone else.0
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Leipheimer not in yet?0
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Good ride be Horner, but he's had some easy mtn stages riding with Lance ;-)
Great gutsy ride by Hesjedal. He did this year what Wiggo and many others couldn't do - hold his own when the stage splintered. Wiggo and VDV before him and so many others just rode in the wheels. Good on 'em.
Lance did a top 15 so good for him. But the coolness probably helps a lot.When a cyclist has a disagreement with a car; it's not who's right, it's who's left.0 -
That's both Schleck brothers that Bert has given a stage to. I hope Johnny Schleck comes out of retirement next year so we can continue this tradition.0
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Feel sorry for Lance. Barring accidents he would've finished on podium.0
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FransJacques wrote:Good ride be Horner, but he's had some easy mtn stages riding with Lance ;-)
Great gutsy ride by Hesjedal. He did this year what Wiggo and many others couldn't do - hold his own when the stage splintered. Wiggo and VDV before him and so many others just rode in the wheels. Good on 'em.
Lance did a top 15 so good for him. But the coolness probably helps a lot.
Before this stage, horner was 14th. He's likely 12th or so now. You don't place that well after the mountains by taking it easy.
UPDATE: horner's 10th!! HE'S TOP 10!0 -
Bloody hell, France 2 already have Armstrong on screen for their almost nightly love-in with him. This time he is with his old mate Sarko. :roll:0
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But for chain-gate Andy would have a 31 sec lead going into the TT - a confident Andy in Yellow and as the last man, he would have had a very good chance of taking this years tour. I think he could have done it. As it stands now, its over - brilliant riding from both Andy and Bert. A great effort from the others.0
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Wow. There's just no pleasing some people. And you can tell who on the forum has probably never ridden or raced a bike.
Some of the best racing I've seen for a while there. But the effort that takes is immense. Some people seem to think they can race at that pace for the entire Tour.0 -
Whack-'em Rodiguez has done well
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FJS wrote:Leipheimer not in yet?
9 minutes down. Lost suction."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
he had some easier stages before riding with a wounded leader. those could not have been that bad. stressful, but not too taxing. menchov and gesink on the other hand have been riding at the front. from my limited experieince in the surrey league easter 3 day - the longest stage race i've done - i'd rather mooch around at the back and show myself on only 1 day. that's all, Horner didn't factor at the front for the last week apart from the break.When a cyclist has a disagreement with a car; it's not who's right, it's who's left.0
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Came in at 8.59. Drops out of the top 10.FJS wrote:Leipheimer not in yet?0 -
Who would have predicted Horner would not only be top 10, but that he'd be RadioShack's top rider?0
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That was the most boring stage in the history of cycling ever.
I feel sorry for the fans who camped out for 3 days to watch a cycling parade cruise by.
Why don't these riders try?
They're weak. The sport is stuffed. If they are going to be so lame, juice them up to at least make it interesting.
FFS - people.0 -
Pokerface wrote:Wow. There's just no pleasing some people. And you can tell who on the forum has probably never ridden or raced a bike.
Some of the best racing I've seen for a while there. But the effort that takes is immense. Some people seem to think they can race at that pace for the entire Tour.
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I can't believe someone just called it "Dull, Dull, Dull". My sister's fiance came in as it was finishing and asked me for a less than 10 word update, and my response was "One-of-the-best-stage-i-have-ever-seen"The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg0 -
Contador had nothing left in the final hairpins - seemed like an even race to me - no gifts. There are 2 riders at the top of the sport now.0
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Horner into top 10 and top Shacker.
So, we basically have a "battle" for 3rd in the ITT?
The winner on the Tourmalet won't be wearing yellow in Paris."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
+1paulcuthbert wrote:
+1Pokerface wrote:Some of the best racing I've seen for a while there. But the effort that takes is immense. Some people seem to think they can race at that pace for the entire Tour.
I can't believe someone just called it "Dull, Dull, Dull". My sister's fiance came in as it was finishing and asked me for a less than 10 word update, and my response was "One-of-the-best-stage-i-have-ever-seen"
I enjoyed that; I couldn't see a sodding thing though :P
Lövkvist at 6'21'' down only, good ride by him too
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