TDF 2013 Stage 16 **Spoilers** Vaison-la-Romaine - Gap

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  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,532
    Lot of big names in the break.
  • joelsim
    joelsim Posts: 7,552
    Macaloon wrote:
    Froome gave another fairly interesting interview yesterday (ITV highlights) where he speculated in some detail about the tiny gaps between 2nd-5th & Quintana, and how they may make for more defensive riding. Contador said he cares as much for second as tenth. Given that Sky would love a break to go, what can other teams realistically do today to deliver Sky exactly what they don't want?

    Saxo & Movi to help Cannondale to rip it up? Saxo and Movi to continually fire guys up the road?

    Nah, you don't get anything for coming second. Just ask Andy Schleck.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,535
    No Lars Bak?

    ThomThom will be gently crying into his Carlsberg tonight.

    Strong looking break though.
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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    BigMat wrote:
    They won't let this get away will they? A lot of times won't like the look of that group.
    Belkin and Sky will be happy for a break to go. Not a lot of firepower in the remaining teams.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Now showing a break of 33 riders...
  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    DeadCalm wrote:
    BigMat wrote:
    They won't let this get away will they? A lot of times won't like the look of that group.
    Belkin and Sky will be happy for a break to go. Not a lot of firepower in the remaining teams.

    I'd be a bit concerned about 2 x Movistar and 2 x Saxo up the road, but then its probably better to just keep a beady eye on Contador rather than to chase the break. Fail by Cofidis, FDJ and Europcar but then they probably aren't going to be able to stop the break.
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  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    31 now in the lead...

    Bakelants (RTL), Kloden (RTL), Morabito (BMC), Voeckler (EUC), Jeannesson (FDJ), Vorganov (KAT), Jon Izaguirre (EUS), Navarro (COF), Chavanel (OPQ), Hesjedal (GRS), Flecha (VCD) have recently joined the lead group.
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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Macaloon wrote:
    31 now in the lead...

    Bakelants (RTL), Kloden (RTL), Morabito (BMC), Voeckler (EUC), Jeannesson (FDJ), Vorganov (KAT), Jon Izaguirre (EUS), Navarro (COF), Chavanel (OPQ), Hesjedal (GRS), Flecha (VCD) have recently joined the lead group.
    Now those are some names. Way to go Jan Bakelants. Again!
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Boom (BEL) is in the break so Belkin will sit back.

    Bakelants must have some legs for this race! Lets hope he can keep the form up for future races.
  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    Thought Nieve might go for some mountain points so he can wear the polka dots in his own right.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Not all done and dusted yet. There are more riders between the peloton and the lead group.
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Yay Voekler!
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  • fleshtuxedo
    fleshtuxedo Posts: 1,857
    Anyone know how they're going vs schedule - going out at 1630 :x
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Kloden and Hansen out front on their own. A group including Gilbert and Vockler chasing.
  • TheBigBean
    TheBigBean Posts: 21,532
    50% chance of rain on the final descent.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Kloden and Hansen caught by the chasing group.

    Advantage 2'00 over the peloton. Sky spread out across the front. They want this break to go away.
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Eurosport going live.
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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Looks to be about 25 in the lead group.
  • oneof1982
    oneof1982 Posts: 703
    Nieve in polka dot shorts. Wrong, wrong, three times wrong.
  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Hoogerland is in the break. Awesome.
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    oneof1982 wrote:
    Nieve in polka dot shorts. Wrong, wrong, three times wrong.

    If they choose polka shorts, they should be forced to wear polka everything.

    I mean everything.

    Helmet through to socks and even the shoes if possible. And of course the bike.

    Let them ride around France looking like a spotted dick.
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  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    Gilbert, too.

    Even with no GC shenanigans we should see another exceptional finish with a group this strong. And Voeckler.
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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    Good effort Jeanesson. Bridged solo to the lead group.
  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    A lot of fan favourites in this break and a lot of riders who want something from the race. Should be a cracking stage.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Hansen (LTB), Gilbert and Quinziato (BMC), Gallopin (RTL), Gautier and Voeckler (EUC), Kadri and Riblon (ALM), Roche (TST), Trofimov (KAT), Astarloza (EUS), Costa (MOV), Coppel and Navarro (COF), Mori (LAM), Velits (OPQ), Navardauskas (GRS), Albasini and Meyer (OGE), Dumoulin (ARG), De Gendt and Hoogerland (VCD), Arnold Jeannesson (FDJ) and Marino (SOJ).

    Have 4mins on the field with 125km to race
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  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    All the hallmarks for a cracker...GC having a rest day before the TT and then the fun begins.
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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,235
    edited July 2013
    Macaloon wrote:
    Eurosport going live.
    I'm just seeing the build up. Do they have live pictures yet?

    Scratch that. They've just gone live.
  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    edited July 2013
    Gap out to 5 mins. Peloton getting the card tables out.

    Live pics for some mins
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    DeadCalm wrote:
    Macaloon wrote:
    Eurosport going live.
    I'm just seeing the build up. Do they have live pictures yet?
    Yes, but just studio commentary at the moment.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    *A moment of silent appreciation please for the majesty of Pierrick Fédrigo's konk.*
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