TDF 2013 - Stage 2 *SPOILERS*

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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Was that Thomas in the group with Kittel?
    Correlation is not causation.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,652
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Was that Thomas in the group with Kittel?

    Yep.
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,652
    hammerite wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    FFS Argos-Shimano, why is Kittel totally alone?

    Looking after Degenkolb as Kittel has had enough? There looked to be some Argos riders already off the back with Cavendish, so perhaps they're just no strong enough (as a team)?

    Fair enough. He's got a rider with him now.
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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Was that Thomas in the group with Kittel?

    Was wondering that too, I only caught the flash of a Sky glove. I'd imagine it would be Thomas or Stannard after falling yesterday.
  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    From Twitter - someone watching the Phil and Paul show
    Paul Sherwen says that Blel Kadri has finished high up in Giro mountain stages in the past...he's never ridden the Giro
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  • oneof1982
    oneof1982 Posts: 703
    Kittel's "not quite the right shade of yellow shorts".............. :roll: :roll:

    Nothing against Argos Shimano, but this does demonstrate why shorts should be black, and leaders' jerseys should be worn with black shorts.
  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    oneof1982 wrote:
    Kittel's "not quite the right shade of yellow shorts".............. :roll: :roll:

    Nothing against Argos Shimano, but this does demonstrate why shorts should be black, and leaders' jerseys should be worn with black shorts.

    Have to disagree... I like the different colours. It aint the 1980s anymore
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  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    Shane Stokes was reporting that Hejedal was stiff after his fall yesterday.... I thought he was always stiff :D
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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    hammerite wrote:
    FDJ on the front because Bouhanni is comfortable so they want to get rid of some other sprinters? Or because they missed the break and they're being told to show that they're in the race?!?
    They've dropped Bouhanni. FDJ have bigger ambitions than just to show their face.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    No more culinary updates from me for today folks. I'm off out for a boat ride :D
    Correlation is not causation.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    Froome doesn't seem to have too many team mates with him.
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    Is Sherwin on a commission every summer from different "Departments" to give us a running commentary of the history and culture of the area.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,652
    DeadCalm wrote:
    Froome doesn't seem to have too many team mates with him.

    Yeah, but Kiryenka's there, and he counts for four or five.
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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    DeadCalm wrote:
    hammerite wrote:
    FDJ on the front because Bouhanni is comfortable so they want to get rid of some other sprinters? Or because they missed the break and they're being told to show that they're in the race?!?
    They've dropped Bouhanni. FDJ have bigger ambitions than just to show their face.

    I understand that, today's not a day for GC though is it?
    Also keep forgetting it's Vichot in the champs jersey now!
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    DeadCalm wrote:
    Froome doesn't seem to have too many team mates with him.

    Yeah, but Kiryenka's there, and he counts for four or five.
    Heh. So it seems.
  • alan_a
    alan_a Posts: 1,587
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    Is Sherwin on a commission every summer from different "Departments" to give us a running commentary of the history and culture of the area.

    All the commentators are. They get a big massive fact book and details of exactly when the choppers will be focusing on which visual masterpiece. Have a look at the on screen titles, they are all numbered.
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  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    Those Team Sky Kask lids look horrific #yearofthebadhelmetcontinues
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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Are there many sprinters closer to the main bunch? Or are they with Kittel 5 mins down?
  • emadden
    emadden Posts: 2,431
    Rolland does have an uncanny resemblance to Andy
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  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    emadden wrote:
    Those Team Sky Kask lids look horrific #yearofthebadhelmetcontinues

    + 1 tho not as ugly as the New Giro lids
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    hammerite wrote:
    DeadCalm wrote:
    hammerite wrote:
    FDJ on the front because Bouhanni is comfortable so they want to get rid of some other sprinters? Or because they missed the break and they're being told to show that they're in the race?!?
    They've dropped Bouhanni. FDJ have bigger ambitions than just to show their face.

    I understand that, today's not a day for GC though is it?
    Also keep forgetting it's Vichot in the champs jersey now!
    Not according to received wisdom. Personally, I have been saying for a while that this is exactly the kind of day where the GC can be affected and that the contenders ought to be looking to take advantage of it.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    Noooooooooo!!!!! JC Peraud puncture.
  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    Froome afraid of Rolland with still 50kms to go. strange.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    Gazzetta67 wrote:
    Froome afraid of Rolland with still 50kms to go. strange.

    If you keep the pace high it stops the sprinters getting back on, and its safer for the bunch if everyone is strung out on a descent.
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    ere its a good stage this one
    :D:D:D:D
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    ere its a good stage this one
    :D:D:D:D
    Indeed.

    Interesting that Sky seem to have so few in what is now a fair sized peloton.

    Edit: Ha, what do I know. Every time I look I see another Sky jersey.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,652
    DeadCalm wrote:
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    ere its a good stage this one
    :D:D:D:D
    Indeed.

    Interesting that Sky seem to have so few in what is now a fair sized peloton.

    Edit: Ha, what do I know. Every time I look I see another Sky jersey.

    Only 5 in the first 6 :lol:
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  • Gazzetta67
    Gazzetta67 Posts: 1,890
    Froome looks if he's riding richie portes kiddie's bike. ugly riding style.
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    DeadCalm wrote:

    Interesting that Sky seem to have so few in what is now a fair sized peloton.

    Edit: Ha, what do I know. Every time I look I see another Sky jersey.

    Are there 5? Wondering if a few are being given a day off (relatively speaking), with G and Stannard recovering a little ahead of the TTT from their scrapes yesterday?
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    DeadCalm wrote:
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    ere its a good stage this one
    :D:D:D:D
    Indeed.

    Interesting that Sky seem to have so few in what is now a fair sized peloton.

    Edit: Ha, what do I know. Every time I look I see another Sky jersey.

    Only 5 in the first 6 :lol:
    I know, I know. In fairness to me though, I'm pretty sure some weren't there at the top of the climb but got back on subsequently.

    Argh more issues for JC!

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