Stage 20 TdF 2015 - Modane Valfréjus/Alpe d'Huez**SPOILERS**
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They've been caught at it again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m0aDfTXUrY
I reckon this is how Froome's cough has got worst.
The French method of transmitting an airborne disease."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Cheers!0 -
ADH climbing records. Nairo in rarefied company.
...a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19664459#p19664459]Blazing Saddles[/url] wrote:They've been caught at it again:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m0aDfTXUrY
I reckon this is how Froome's cough has got worst.
The French method of transmitting an airborne disease.
ASO is not short of media channels to expose these people. Won't be long....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
This spittng stuff needs a vlad the impaler type punishment.It's not so much about winning, I just hate losing.0
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http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/07/three-riders-make-it-into-alpe-dhuez.html
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Does that 23rd place include the cheaters of the last few decades or is that from (mostly) clean riders?
From Tucker's Twitter ... "@Scienceofsport: That's a wrap for #tdf15 Was said earlier this week that ppl's doubt were the result of 'pattern recognition'. Today didn't fit any patterns".
By and large, folks are not impressed :?0 -
Meanwhile, congrats to Luke Rowe - a great debut Tour for him
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Good stage today, shame Quintana couldn't take the stage win too though, he would have got a great response from the crowd I'm sure.
Now we need Cav to fail tomorrow to top off what's generally been an enjoyable tour apart from the totally idiotic treatment of Froome and the stupid doping claims 100% of which have been based on absolutely f*** all.0 -
http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/07/three-riders-make-it-into-alpe-dhuez.html
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Does that 23rd place include the cheaters of the last few decades or is that from (mostly) clean riders?
From Tucker's Twitter ... "@Scienceofsport: That's a wrap for #tdf15 Was said earlier this week that ppl's doubt were the result of 'pattern recognition'. Today didn't fit any patterns".
By and large, folks are not impressed :?
He doesn't seem to be rising to my bait :-(
Dr Headgear @DrHeadgear 20m20 minutes ago
Dr Headgear retweeted Ross Tucker
Tucker waves Jedi hand and says "These are not the patterns you are looking for"Warning No formatter is installed for the format0 -
+1. Movistar were tactically spot on, and had Sky on the ropes for a bit. They had left it a bit too late. It was only until yesterday that most teams realised that Sky had had a very bad day in the office. Probably only when G cracked.Great effort by both Sky and Movistar today. Very relieved to see Froome survive a terrific onslaught from Quintana.
Rematch at the Vuelta?
I think Sky's longer game payed off, though. Just as well for Movistar that Sky could hang on.Ecrasez l’infame0 -
"Next year I'll come back and renew the rivalry with Nairo. He's a great prospect, has a bright future, a great talent who races correctly, making his race at the right moment."
Froome0 -
"Next year I'll come back and renew the rivalry with Nairo. He's a great prospect, has a bright future, a great talent who races correctly, making his race at the right moment."
Froome
They seem to have a genuine respect for each other's abilities. It's got to be a pretty awesome feeling to be 1 of the 2 best at something in the world.0 -
"Next year I'll come back and renew the rivalry with Nairo. He's a great prospect, has a bright future, a great talent who races correctly, making his race at the right moment."
Froome
Damn straight! Not like that cheating Italian (Nibali) Froome didn't drop when he had problems.
Froome=Clean Class.0 -
Couldn't relax the whole stage today. Really pleased Froome managed to hang on especially all the crap he had to endure. Having said that, if he was going to lose to anyone I was pleased it would have been Nairo.
A great stage.“You may think that; I couldn’t possibly comment!”
Wilier Cento Uno SR/Wilier Mortirolo/Specialized Roubaix Comp/Kona Hei Hei/Calibre Bossnut0 -
This spittng stuff needs a vlad the impaler type punishment.
I note not a word from the French minister of sports or his deputy about these incidents or from any other French minister the last couple of days. Not everyone can be on holiday, surely?
There are a few voices in the wilderness though. Philippe Bilger, one of the highest ranking judges in France has defended Froome and says Jalabert should be ashamed of what he insinuated. The French PM also defended Froome after his win in the Pyrenees.BASI Nordic Ski Instructor
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http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/07/three-riders-make-it-into-alpe-dhuez.html
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Does that 23rd place include the cheaters of the last few decades or is that from (mostly) clean riders?
From Tucker's Twitter ... "@Scienceofsport: That's a wrap for #tdf15 Was said earlier this week that ppl's doubt were the result of 'pattern recognition'. Today didn't fit any patterns".
By and large, folks are not impressed :?
He doesn't seem to be rising to my bait :-(
Dr Headgear @DrHeadgear 20m20 minutes ago
Dr Headgear retweeted Ross Tucker
Tucker waves Jedi hand and says "These are not the patterns you are looking for"
These are the patterns Tucker needs to look at:
http://theinkblot.com/
I'm sure he'll find what he's looking for in there................somewhere......"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Great race, one of my favorit Tours. A pity Tinkoff made Contador do the Giro, had he been in top form the battle would have been even tighter. Still, you can only beat the competition present. Geat riding by Foome and Sky, and Quintana will probably win the event next year, If his team is strong enough. Roll on 2016. 0
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Froome saying he's had a tight chest since Wednesday.
As for spitting, as I put on twitter, they should find the people, put them on telly with Froome and explain why they spat on him.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0 -
Great race, one of my favorit Tours. A pity Tinkoff made Contador do the Giro, had he been in top form the battle would have been even tighter. Still, you can only beat the competition present. Geat riding by Foome and Sky, and Quintana will probably win the event next year, If his team is strong enough. Roll on 2016.
Really? I don't think so. There's no reason at all CF couldn't win again next year. Unless Movistar out-SKY SKY themselves by buying the very best super domestiques.0 -
Froome saying he's had a tight chest since Wednesday.
As for spitting, as I put on twitter, they should find the people, put them on telly with Froome and explain why they spat on him.
He was coughing a lot immediately post-race when being hugged by Sir Dave.0 -
http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/07/three-riders-make-it-into-alpe-dhuez.html
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Does that 23rd place include the cheaters of the last few decades or is that from (mostly) clean riders?
7. 1995: 38:04 Miguel Indurain 21.75 km/h
11. 1995: 38:34 Laurent Madouas 21.47 km/h *
13. 2006: 38:35 Andreas Klöden 21.46 km/h *
16. 2006: 39:00 Carlos Sastre 21.23 km/h
17. 2003: 39:08 Iban Mayo 21.16 km/h *
18. 2004: 39:12 Andreas Kloden 21.12 km/h *
19. 2004: 39:14 Jose Azevedo 21.10 km/h
23. 2015: 39:22 Nairo Quintana 21.03 km/h
The ones with a * have had proper brushes with doping but not to the level of the guys I have deleted (not sure if I should have deleted Kloden)0 -
Just watched it. Can't help but feel Quintana is going to look back at a few stages and think what if. Can't really fault them today but with that deficit they needed to throw caution to the wind a bit earlier.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0
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http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/07/three-riders-make-it-into-alpe-dhuez.html
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Does that 23rd place include the cheaters of the last few decades or is that from (mostly) clean riders?
7. 1995: 38:04 Miguel Indurain 21.75 km/h
11. 1995: 38:34 Laurent Madouas 21.47 km/h *
13. 2006: 38:35 Andreas Klöden 21.46 km/h *
16. 2006: 39:00 Carlos Sastre 21.23 km/h
17. 2003: 39:08 Iban Mayo 21.16 km/h *
18. 2004: 39:12 Andreas Kloden 21.12 km/h *
19. 2004: 39:14 Jose Azevedo 21.10 km/h
23. 2015: 39:22 Nairo Quintana 21.03 km/h
The ones with a * have had proper brushes with doping but not to the level of the guys I have deleted (not sure if I should have deleted Kloden)
Bit generous not to have at least put a star next to Indurain, or am I being harsh?Team My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0 -
He always coughs straight after a race. Exercise induced asthma innit.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19664496#p19664496]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:Froome saying he's had a tight chest since Wednesday.
As for spitting, as I put on twitter, they should find the people, put them on telly with Froome and explain why they spat on him.
He was coughing a lot immediately post-race when being hugged by Sir Dave.0 -
http://www.climbing-records.com/2015/07/three-riders-make-it-into-alpe-dhuez.html
23rd fastest apparently, 39:22Anyone knows how long it took Quintana to climb the alpe?
Does that 23rd place include the cheaters of the last few decades or is that from (mostly) clean riders?
7. 1995: 38:04 Miguel Indurain 21.75 km/h
11. 1995: 38:34 Laurent Madouas 21.47 km/h *
13. 2006: 38:35 Andreas Klöden 21.46 km/h *
16. 2006: 39:00 Carlos Sastre 21.23 km/h
17. 2003: 39:08 Iban Mayo 21.16 km/h *
18. 2004: 39:12 Andreas Kloden 21.12 km/h *
19. 2004: 39:14 Jose Azevedo 21.10 km/h
23. 2015: 39:22 Nairo Quintana 21.03 km/h
The ones with a * have had proper brushes with doping but not to the level of the guys I have deleted (not sure if I should have deleted Kloden)
Bit generous not to have at least put a star next to Indurain, or am I being harsh?
He''s my hero! And he just got tested +ve only once for Salbuterol - which at the time was not a banned substance. Please don't knock Big Mig of the high niche I have him placed upon 0 -
Can't wait. Froome and Quintana are the best riders out there right now. Their rivalry, and respect for each other, is obvious. They also have a friendship going on, and are the first to shake hands. Not sure about Froome rubbing Qs head like he's a spaniel, though."Next year I'll come back and renew the rivalry with Nairo. He's a great prospect, has a bright future, a great talent who races correctly, making his race at the right moment."
Froome
Damn straight! Not like that cheating Italian (Nibali) Froome didn't drop when he had problems.
Froome=Clean Class.
If these guys keep this rivalry (on the best of terms) going, we could be in for a great few years of TdF (yes there are other big races). 8)Ecrasez l’infame0 -
Re the Alpe records, where’s Indurain’s asterisk? He’d need a couple!Bit generous not to have at least put a star next to Indurain, or am I being harsh?
If you take out everyone who has entries (whether punished or not - btw Big Mig never tested +ve for a banned substance) on dopeology.org you get this rather impressive list
16. 2006: 39:00 Carlos Sastre 21.23 km/h
19. 2004: 39:14 Jose Azevedo 21.10 km/h
23. 2015: 39:22 Nairo Quintana 21.03 km/h0 -
Also depends a lot on the route, this year was frequently described as being "designed for Quintana" and it really was a good chance for him even with the time loss in week 1. If next year reverts back to a route like 2012 or even just has a more substantial ITT, it's probably going to favour Froome over Quintana.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19664495#p19664495]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:Great race, one of my favorit Tours. A pity Tinkoff made Contador do the Giro, had he been in top form the battle would have been even tighter. Still, you can only beat the competition present. Geat riding by Foome and Sky, and Quintana will probably win the event next year, If his team is strong enough. Roll on 2016.
Really? I don't think so. There's no reason at all CF couldn't win again next year. Unless Movistar out-SKY SKY themselves by buying the very best super domestiques.0 -
Also depends a lot on the route, this year was frequently described as being "designed for Quintana" and it really was a good chance for him even with the time loss in week 1. If next year reverts back to a route like 2012 or even just has a more substantial ITT, it's probably going to favour Froome over Quintana.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19664495#p19664495]The Loyal Lieutenant[/url] wrote:Great race, one of my favorit Tours. A pity Tinkoff made Contador do the Giro, had he been in top form the battle would have been even tighter. Still, you can only beat the competition present. Geat riding by Foome and Sky, and Quintana will probably win the event next year, If his team is strong enough. Roll on 2016.
Really? I don't think so. There's no reason at all CF couldn't win again next year. Unless Movistar out-SKY SKY themselves by buying the very best super domestiques.
Third week Mountain Time Trial? A welcome back to the tour to the Galibier or the Telegraphe.
Not sure what else they can put in the tour to make it tougher.0
