Stage 18 TdF 2015 Gap / St Jean de Maurienne *SPOILERS*
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Biggest chapeau of the day to the ITV highlights production team for choosing to soundtrack their closing montage with SL2's 'On a Ragga Tip'. Absolutely inspired
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662058#p19662058]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:A great win for Bardet! I don't know why, but I always feel happy when I see AG2R take a mountain stage.
It's because he was angry. Grrrrrr!
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/racing/tour-de-france/romain-bardet-gets-angry-and-saves-his-tour-de-france-184179
Throw that rabid animal another cupcake.
But chapeau, a great ride today, and proving once again that he is a fearless descender.0 -
Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0
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Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
If they could have, they would have by now I would have thought.0 -
Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
He is interested, but is finding it tough.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/07/news/contador-admits-tour-de-france-podium-a-long-shot_3793400 -
Biggest chapeau of the day to the ITV highlights production team for choosing to soundtrack their closing montage with SL2's 'On a Ragga Tip'. Absolutely inspired
http://youtu.be/gXCN1DhHTZA
Ha, yes brilliant that.
"Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba day
Ba day ba wadladie day
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Ay um ba da- ay um ba da-da-da-da wadladie day!
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba day
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Ay um ba da- ay um ba da-da-da-da wadladie day one!
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Ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba da- ay um ba da-da-da-da wadladie day one!
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day one!
One!"
You can't beat classic lyrics like that.
Ned interviewing G too, class production team and presenters.0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662066#p19662066]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
If they could have, they would have by now I would have thought.
I doubt he could hang with these guys if there were multiple serious attacks. This wasn't really the terrain for that. We'll see if he continues to amaze on the next two MTFs....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
Not sure if anyone has posted yet: GIF of moto rider first obstructing Hesjedal then taking out Fuglsang.
He's been kicked off the race
That looks to me caused by both the riders swerving across the road.
bloody cyclists eh? They probably think they are riding a bike race or something.
That's no excuse, they should have all passed their Cycling Proficiency Test and should know to look behind, if the way is clear, indicate and then pull out.0 -
Not sure if anyone has posted yet: GIF of moto rider first obstructing Hesjedal then taking out Fuglsang.
He's been kicked off the race
That looks to me caused by both the riders swerving across the road.
bloody cyclists eh? They probably think they are riding a bike race or something.
That's no excuse, they should have all passed their Cycling Proficiency Test and should know to look behind, if the way is clear, indicate and then pull out.
Absolute nonsense.
Moto was told to it could overtake the group of riders. That doesn't mean it can plow into the lot on such a narrow road. Riders swinging from one side to the other isn't that rare, you know? Happens when they are tired, for tactical purposes and bringing the next rider in front of the group..
Hesjedal and Fuglsang have been in the business for many years and know how to protect themselves. They aren't idiots. Jakob just said he had no idea about the motorbike - so, he didn't even honk.0 -
Joaquim saying it was so fast on the flat to the Glandon that he couldnt get his feed bag which is why he struggled. You would have thought the car could have just driven up later and given it to him.
Driver 538 (ridiculous number in this circus) has been ejected from the race for his stupid move to take out Fugslang.Contador is the Greatest0 -
Biggest chapeau of the day to the ITV highlights production team for choosing to soundtrack their closing montage with SL2's 'On a Ragga Tip'. Absolutely inspired
http://youtu.be/gXCN1DhHTZA
Ha, yes brilliant that.
"Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba day
Ba day ba wadladie day
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day6
Ay um ba da- ay um ba da-da-da-da wadladie day!
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba day
Ba day ba wadladie day
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba da- ay um ba da-da-da-da wadladie day one!
Ey ba day ba wadladie day one!
Ey ba day ba wadladie day one!
Ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ay um ba da- ay um ba da-da-da-da wadladie day one!
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day
Ey ey ba day ba wadladie day one!
One!"
You can't beat classic lyrics like that.
Ned interviewing G too, class production team and presenters.
Most tenuous link to the stage winners name ever?
Did you catch Boulting tweet of the camera man and him driving through France singing a long to Dpanfau Ballet? You can see where these music choices come from. Best use if songs since Jeremy VineWe're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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He's already been distanced by fast accelerations on several occasions, but most times the riders in front have slowed up shortly afterwards and he's able to steadily make his way back.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662066#p19662066]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
If they could have, they would have by now I would have thought.
I doubt he could hang with these guys if there were multiple serious attacks. This wasn't really the terrain for that. We'll see if he continues to amaze on the next two MTFs.0 -
It did sound like they were singing something about bardet.. Very cool!Biggest chapeau of the day to the ITV highlights production team for choosing to soundtrack their closing montage with SL2's 'On a Ragga Tip'. Absolutely inspired
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Joaquim saying it was so fast on the flat to the Glandon that he couldnt get his feed bag which is why he struggled. You would have thought the car could have just driven up later and given it to him.
They were on for the slowest time estimate up until that point (35kph ave). By the time they were half way up the Glandon they managed to catch up with the 37kph ave time schedule, managing to increase the whole average by 2kph in such a short space of time was really going some.
Bardet was a very popular winner in St Jean today. Big big cheers when he managed to get away. Decent cheers for Rolland too.
We were near the big screen so could watch the whole stage. There wasn't any change in sound when Contador went or any of the other attacks. I think everyone has just got used to most of the attacks going nowhere (or being half hearted).0 -
Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
Other than in his interview today when he specifically stated he was hunting a podium spot you mean?0 -
Up close and personal with Froome
Greg LeMond spent quite a bit of time posing for photos and signing stuff. Top man.
Apologies for all the photos.0 -
Not surprised the GC guys didn't go for it. Tomorrow is where you can make a difference. And if you tried today, you'd pay tomorrow.
Froome did look slightly off at a couple of points, but he is good at not panicking and riding back. I did notice yesterday when Quintana attacked properly, he responded out-the-saddle and right away and got on without any bother.
Why tomorrow rather than today ? If he is planning on sticking all his eggs in the basket of going early on the Glandon then I yes he will need to be fresh but if he waits until the final climb (famous last words but I can't see the Mollard offering much opportunity) surely he would have been better giving it a go today.
That was a hard climb and importantly Contador was already up ahead with a shared interest in working if Quintana had got across - had that happened Froome would have been in a lot of trouble and might have lost further time on the Lacets DV.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
Good ones hammerite, any of Contador?!Contador is the Greatest0
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Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
Other than in his interview today when he specifically stated he was hunting a podium spot you mean?
Yes. I know. A small downgrade for the Galactic - only in it to win it - Superstar....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662066#p19662066]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:Contador has no interest in a podium spot. Obviously. But it must be tempting to try beating a vulnerable valve on GC. Gesink must have a decent chance at a top 5. Surely they'll drop G at some point?
If they could have, they would have by now I would have thought.
If G is still with Quintana and Contador at the end of today then those two have had a bad day.0 -
No idea what Barguil is wearing here...
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He's looking at G looking like Stannard. That needs sorting. Pronto....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0
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The Yates bros on the Lacets. Brilliant.Contador is the Greatest0
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Contador is the Greatest0 -
Hesjedal did the Glandon 2 mins quicker than the best time for yesterday (Bardet 57:24)
Average speed up the Lacets was 21km/hContador is the Greatest0 -
Sorry to get to the party late as I was out on my bike all last night as all cyclists should be.
Has anyone seen this??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGT_qCGuhU“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”- Albert Einstein
"You can't ride the Tour de France on mineral water."
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^ Nice moves jerry. Enjoyed the FDJ rider on the scooter....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0
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He's looking at G looking like Stannard. That needs sorting. Pronto.
G's Kask is sitting a bit odd, looks too high on his head, too much forehead showing, real gaper gap compared with the others. Compare with an older photo where there's much less gap
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"Don't be silly son, you're a bloke, you'll never grow up"0 -
Sorry to get to the party late as I was out on my bike all last night as all cyclists should be.
Has anyone seen this??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGT_qCGuhU
No and having just watched a clip I wish I hadn't ![Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
Sorry to get to the party late as I was out on my bike all last night as all cyclists should be.
Has anyone seen this??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzGT_qCGuhU
No and having just watched a clip I wish I hadn't !
This is outstanding.0
