Stage 16 TdF 2015 Bourg-de-Peage - Gap *SPOILERS*
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I presume I'm now on the block list.
Unless there's an echo.0 -
Sagan's group now has 5mins. Hope he makes it.
The next group is at one minute.Contador is the Greatest0 -
Is this the descent where TV Tommy detoured into someone's drive and the one where Contador attacked Froome and nearly came a cropper?
I know its the infamous Beloki Moaning Schleck descent but I can't remember if its the same one where the above incidents occurred.
It seems all roads into Gap merge into one for me.
The TV Tommy detour was on the stage to Pinerolo, the descent of the Pramartino climb. Otherwise, all your memories are of the Manse.
Thanks.Correlation is not causation.0 -
Pierrick Fedrigo (Bretagne-Seche-Environnement),
Wey hey. Love this guy. The only cyclist who can win a stage while being second wheel across the line.
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It appears so...
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#TdF2015 Abandon Peter Kennaugh
I'm a MY MAN down!
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Kennaugh abandons?
Apparently so :-(
He was in the group of walking wounded with Cav yesterday and hasn't really looked in form from day one.0 -
Chasers not giving up. Not surprised the front group may think twice about towing Sagan to the line. 54kph.
...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
I was just thinking he hasn't really done much this Tour, especially after he was so keen for the place after winning the BCs. What's up with him?
ATC - what's the deal with the BSE rider?0 -
ATC - what's the deal with the BSE rider?
He's got mad cow!
No, I was having a sly joke regarding the size of his magnificent schnoz.Correlation is not causation.0 -
Ooof look at the average, and no great tailwind by the looks0
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ATC - what's the deal with the BSE rider?
He's got mad cow!
No, I was having a sly joke regarding the size of his magnificent schnoz.
A bigger air intake than a Dyson. No one should complain if he rides closed-mouthed up mountains.0 -
I was thinking it would be another perfect stage for Sagan to get in a breakaway but I thought he would be too tired after the last 2 days. Obviously not. The guy is super strong at the moment.0
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My point was more about the positions than times. Quintana is a week three rider and I expect him to take back time.
Yes, but on the other hand that was less than Froome gained in a time trial that we don't have this time.That takes into account the minute or so 'gained' on the final stage, i assume?
Sure. I was just making sure I "got" the numbers.
Not only does Quintana seem to get stronger as a GT goes on, Froome got weaker as the race went on in 2013. It's definitely not over.0 -
Is this the descent where TV Tommy detoured into someone's drive and the one where Contador attacked Froome and nearly came a cropper?
I know its the infamous Beloki Moaning Schleck descent but I can't remember if its the same one where the above incidents occurred.
It seems all roads into Gap merge into one for me.
TV's detour was on Gap to Pinerolo (Stage 17 2011) wasn't it?Ben
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Is this the descent where TV Tommy detoured into someone's drive and the one where Contador attacked Froome and nearly came a cropper?
I know its the infamous Beloki Moaning Schleck descent but I can't remember if its the same one where the above incidents occurred.
It seems all roads into Gap merge into one for me.
TV's detour was on Gap to Pinerolo (Stage 17 2011) wasn't it?
Yes. andyp kindly put me straight on that one.Correlation is not causation.0 -
Is this the descent where TV Tommy detoured into someone's drive and the one where Contador attacked Froome and nearly came a cropper?
I know its the infamous Beloki Moaning Schleck descent but I can't remember if its the same one where the above incidents occurred.
It seems all roads into Gap merge into one for me.
TV's detour was on Gap to Pinerolo (Stage 17 2011) wasn't it?
Yes. andyp kindly put me straight on that one.
I should've checked the thread and even guessed I would have been too late.
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My point was more about the positions than times. Quintana is a week three rider and I expect him to take back time.
Yes, but on the other hand that was less than Froome gained in a time trial that we don't have this time.That takes into account the minute or so 'gained' on the final stage, i assume?
Sure. I was just making sure I "got" the numbers.
Not only does Quintana seem to get stronger as a GT goes on, Froome got weaker as the race went on in 2013. It's definitely not over.
If you look at other GTs there is no real evidence of Froome getting weaker (Vuelta 2012 apart where he was clearly knackered); at Vuelta 2011, Tour 2012 and certainly Vuelta 2014 he seemed as strong if not stronger in week 3. I think the key thing here is context: Froome in 2013 had raced a lot in the run-up to the Tour, in those other cases (and indeed this year) not so much.0 -
8 mins to the front group and the second group still hasn't caught them. EBH is in that second group and he is a real danger man if he makes it up there. He has Tekle there with him so I wouldn't be surprised to see him turn himself inside out on the climb for EBH if they still haven't caught them.Contador is the Greatest0
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GVA jnr ETA 26.7.15BMC: TJvG wtf GVA DNS. (GVA jnr)0 -
Not watching ATM but I'd imagine the 2 EQS would be doing their best to get Trentin involved in the finish?0
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3 MTN in the break. EBH to exorcise his Thor demons? Breakaway with about a week in hand of a dawdling peloton. Froome on another training ride.Alain Gallopin: "Beware of Voeckler"
The Trek Factory team director, who has two riders in the break, fears the experience of Thomas Voeckler in the leading group."In a break like this, you must be cunning and there's a cunning rider in this group, it's Thomas Voeckler," he told France Televisions."I have a young rider like Bob Jungels, who is strong but lacks a little experience. I'm trying to convince him to save energy. The secret is such a big break is to save energy. And that's what Voeckler knows how to do."...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
Kennaugh abandons?
Apparently so :-(
He was in the group of walking wounded with Cav yesterday and hasn't really looked in form from day one.
He hasn't looked even close to being on it, has he? I was wondering yesterday I'd they were keeping him fresh for the Alps a la porte, but obviously not.Team My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0 -
Now the two groups have joined here is the list:
Grivko (Astana), Riblon (AG2R), Sagan (Tinkoff Saxo), De Gendt (Lotto Soudal), Geschke (Giant Alplecin), Haller (Katusha), Irizar and Jungels (Trek), Oliveira and Plaza Molina (Lampre), Navarro (Cofidis), Erviti (Movistar), Hansen (Lotto Soudal), Golas and Trentin (Etixx), Voeckler (Europcar), Mate (Cofidis), Pantano (Cannondale Garmin), Fedrigo and Perichon (Bretagne Séché), Boasson Hagen, Pauwels and Teklehaimanot (MTN)Contador is the Greatest0 -
Majka down with a compound fracture of self-belief....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0
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Sagan descending ...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
Sagan descending
Waving the other guys through, ha!0 -
The descent into Gap will be very interesting with EBH, Sagan and Voeckler.Contador is the Greatest0
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Pierrick Fedrigo (Bretagne-Seche-Environnement),
Wey hey. Love this guy. The only cyclist who can win a stage while being second wheel across the line.
Even wearing helmet and glasses he's always recognisable.
Could today be the day when Pierrick Fedrigo repeats his 2006 stage win into Gap?0 -
And why aren't l'equipe attacking him for having an illegal aerodynamic faring? Eh? Eh?Team My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0
