Tour de France Stage 5 Ypres-Arenberg *Spoiler*

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  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    I don't know why some people are moping, this is great TV.
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    calvjones wrote:
    If Tony enjoys this, 2015 Roubaix could be well interesting.

    Mind you he looks like a cow on roller skates there.
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  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    mousse de vache
    Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    The cobble sections are perfectly fine.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Contador slipping behind.
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  • hammerite
    hammerite Posts: 3,408
    frenchfighter wrote:
    hammerite wrote:
    Thomas's odds went from 50-1 to 16-1 for today's stage as soon as Froome crashed. Now down to 12-1.

    I asked a mate to check earlier just out of curiosity.

    Wow that was quick. Nice work to check it.

    Was tempted to put a quid on at 50-1 but thought he'd be looking after Froome. Went with GvA at 12-1.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    mfin wrote:
    I don't know why some people are moping, this is great TV.

    Innit.
  • The_Boy
    The_Boy Posts: 3,099
    RichN95 wrote:
    Gazzaputt wrote:
    Wiggo was expecting to lead the Vuelta. What will Uncle dave do now?
    No he wasn't. He hasn't mentioned the Vuelta as a target once.

    And as prep for a full-on tilt at Worlds TT, I would imagine?
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  • takethehighroad
    takethehighroad Posts: 6,810
    Nibbles is leaving Bertie behind
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Kruiswijk having a mare
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  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    TMR wrote:
    adr82 wrote:
    TMR wrote:
    adr82 wrote:
    TMR wrote:
    adr82 wrote:
    Yes, he is hurt. So wtf?

    Not significantly.
    Hurt enough to pull out of the Tour. You're being a dickhead if you're enjoying it. But carry on if that's your thing.

    I'm happy he's out of the Tour. I'm not happy if he's hurt. I'm not a complete 'dickhead'. It's karma folks. Don't take it out on me.
    Didn't call you a 'complete dickhead', but if the shoe fits...

    I can see why you might be disappointed I am taking enjoyment in his fate, but I wasn't happy with the whole SKY Team Section process in the first place.

    Why because your boyfriend Wiggins didn't get a ride? Tissue?
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    This is amazing.
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Coriander wrote:
    To me, when you were called The Mad Rapper you were quite a good addition to the forum. Then you seemed to disappear for a while and came back with a slight modified name. Since you have been back as TMR you have come across as a very angry and frequently aggressive and unpleasant poster. Doubtless this comment will be met with yet more venom, just proving my point.

    I'm sorry that you feel that way and that I haven't met your forum posting acceptability standards.

    I'm actually a really nice chap, but do feel free to block me if I am (unintentionally) upsetting you.
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Kwiatek 2nd wheel.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Sep! Cool your jets. Canc will eat your plate clean again otherwise.
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  • adr82
    adr82 Posts: 4,002
    TakeTheHighRoad wrote:
    Nibbles is leaving Bertie behind
    That makes things interesting!
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,163
    frenchfighter wrote:
    TMR wrote:
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Le Commentateur wrote:
    I wonder if Froome's crashes were in part the result of his wrist injuries. I wouldn't be surprised if there's a fracture impeding his ability to steer or brake.

    If so good one him for trying. Wiggins would not have.

    Silly comment - you don't know that. At least Wiggins has done PRB (and placed highly) when did Froome try such a Warrior's race?

    Wiggins would have rode this race better although maybe with Roubaix there are less riders in the mix and not many inexperienced riders so it is not so dangerous. With Wiggins I just strongly think he is made of softer stuff than Froome.

    I would suggest the approach to Arenburg in P-R is way worse than today!
  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    Come on Nibali, and come on G.
  • calvjones
    calvjones Posts: 3,850
    This reminds me of the Taff Trail pre-European Funded tarmac.
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,661
    This reminds me of the 24min Kiddies race they have before 24hr MTB races...
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Maybe not - no canc in the favourites group.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Yeah Nibs looks smoking. Contador about 15secs behind.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • thomthom
    thomthom Posts: 3,574
    Absolutely incredible this.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,163
    Nibs looks like he could be a decent Classics rider.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,241
    Nibali looks good. He could do some damage to Contador (and others) here
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    THIS IS IN PIECES.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Salsiccia1 wrote:
    Why because your boyfriend Wiggins didn't get a ride? Tissue?

    A bit late for the tissues and one wasn't enough :mrgreen:

    Do avoid jumping on the 'Let's all be mean to TMR' bandwagon, it's beneath you.
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    I have no idea where anyone is. Just like Paris-Roubaix then.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    A lot of gaps already.


    Later on the cobbles come sooner after one another.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,710
    Chapeau Nibali.
    Right at the pointy end and looking to beat up on Bertie.
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