TDF 2013 Stage 18 L'Alpe d'Huez *Spoilers*

alihisgreat

MrTapir wrote:

goonz wrote:

MrTapir wrote:

goonz wrote:

oneof1982 wrote:

The riders in the lead of the stage are: Voigt (RTL), Jeannesson (FDJ), Riblon (ALM), Amador (MOV), Chavanel (OPQ), Boom (BEL), Danielson (GRS), van Garderen (BMC), Moser (CAN).

BMC riders been ripped a new one by team bosses!

He probably did a facepalm when Cadel went out the back.

Strong French presence in the breakaway. I'd love Chavanel to get the win. Probably a bit of a big ask though eh?

With the amount of climbing they are taking on I would think so, but always good to see him in the break.

If he stays there until the feed zone my fantasy team gets points!

Also, why does he have a different coloured bike? its good for identification.

Specialized gave him the bike for his Birthday in the 1st week - its the same colour as his car.

DeadCalm

I go away with pandemonium and Froome under pressure and looking isolated. I return to a bog standard Sky-led procession with a break up the road. What happened?

goonz

gattocattivo wrote:

goonz wrote:

gattocattivo wrote:

I'm about to go out on my bike. What time do I need to be back to see the first ascent of the Alpe? And the second?

About 3.30-4pm...

Cheers.

It may be a little earlier, possibly from 3 onwards?

above_the_cows

DeadCalm wrote:

I go away with pandemonium and Froome under pressure and looking isolated. I return to a bog standard Sky-led procession with a break up the road. What happened?

A break got away that everyone was happy with.

oneof1982

Above The Cows wrote:

DeadCalm wrote:

I go away with pandemonium and Froome under pressure and looking isolated. I return to a bog standard Sky-led procession with a break up the road. What happened?

A break got away that everyone was happy with.

And as ATC said above, such a start to a race is not that unusual. It's just that we never get to see it on tv.

alihisgreat

goonz wrote:

gattocattivo wrote:

goonz wrote:

gattocattivo wrote:

I'm about to go out on my bike. What time do I need to be back to see the first ascent of the Alpe? And the second?

About 3.30-4pm...

Cheers.

It may be a little earlier, possibly from 3 onwards?

Yeah.. official predicted timings place them between 14:54 and 15:19 to hit the climb.

MrTapir

It seems noone can pronounce Kwiatkowski's name properly. Its MEE-HOW KFEE-AT-KOFF-SKEE

Paulie W

Above The Cows wrote:

DeadCalm wrote:

I go away with pandemonium and Froome under pressure and looking isolated. I return to a bog standard Sky-led procession with a break up the road. What happened?

A break got away that everyone was happy with.

And maybe a little over-excitement earlier in the thread!!

above_the_cows

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

MrTapir

oneof1982 wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

DeadCalm wrote:

I go away with pandemonium and Froome under pressure and looking isolated. I return to a bog standard Sky-led procession with a break up the road. What happened?

A break got away that everyone was happy with.

And as ATC said above, such a start to a race is not that unusual. It's just that we never get to see it on tv.

Its almost the best bit of the stage!

DeadCalm

oneof1982 wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

DeadCalm wrote:

I go away with pandemonium and Froome under pressure and looking isolated. I return to a bog standard Sky-led procession with a break up the road. What happened?

A break got away that everyone was happy with.

And as ATC said above, such a start to a race is not that unusual. It's just that we never get to see it on tv.

Sure. But the yellow jersey isn't generally isolated at the start of a race. For a moment there I really though we might be in for a decent race after all.

slimreaper

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

alihisgreat

Does anyone else think Bertie has a bit of a belly?

Definitely looks a bit chubbier than some of the other guys.

above_the_cows

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

goonz

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

CHAPEAU

goonz

No close ups of Laurens Ten Dam today please, there is only so much drool and saliva I can take.

slimreaper

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

Ah, fair enough. I have to do the same, but that hat really wouldn't suit me.

ratsbeyfus

goonz wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

CHAPEAU

That large hat is hiding this body:

above_the_cows

I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for Laurens Ten Dam.

When he isn't racing with slobber all down his face, he isn't that bad.

DeadCalm

Saxo hatching a plan...

Turfle

slow down, Sky. let them two have 20 minutes.

Macaloon

Roche & Paulinho jump. Movi will help Sky keep control of Saxo, if Sky are smart about it.

Paulie W

That's a big ask for Paulinho or Roche to get across to the break.

above_the_cows

ratsbeyfus wrote:

goonz wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

CHAPEAU

That large hat is hiding this body:

Rats! I told you those pictures were just between us. :shock:

Cleat Eastwood

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

You wont find any Col harder than the AdH today - haha - you see what i did there - phew thats me done for the day - i'm slipping off the back to join Veelers.

alihisgreat

Above The Cows wrote:

slimreaper wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

And now that it has calmed down a bit I can properly relax and enjoy the stage...



That's better. A piña colada lolly please waiter.

Are you wearing anythimg under that hat?

No, I've got to even out the cycling tan lines somehow.

Rule No.7 - as a rule of thumb they should be sharp enough to easily last through the off season

ddraver

Hmmm so I picked a bad time to.go.home then...Come On Train!!!

above_the_cows

Are we sure that the two Saxo-Tinkers are trying to bridge to the break as opposed to just be bodies up the road to help a Contador attack later?

As it is there not getting very far, they've only got about 20 seconds on the peloton.

goonz

Above The Cows wrote:

I'm starting to feel a bit sorry for Laurens Ten Dam.

When he isn't racing with slobber all down his face, he isn't that bad.

Im glad he has a normal photo on his strava profile!

ratsbeyfus

Above The Cows wrote:

Rats! I told you those pictures were just between us. :shock:

Don't worry... the nude ones are hidden away somewhere on my flickr account.