TDF 2017: Stage 8 -Dole - Station des rousses 187.5kms *Spoilers*

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  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    Alan Ha Ha wrote:
    imatfaal wrote:
    who is that on ITV4 - just turned sound back on and do not recognize him

    Russ Downing

    Thanks

    The TdF Live graphic is showing group at 9+minutes and Demare and two FdJ teammates at 13+mins
  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    RichN95 wrote:
    I have 88p each way on Ben Swift at 300/1.

    88p is the most they'll let me bet - this is why I'm confident there are no betting scams in cycling.

    Whats the odds on Demare finishing ?
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  • ben@31
    ben@31 Posts: 2,327
    Demare 14'00"
    "The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby
  • ShutupJens
    ShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    He's french. He'll finish
  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    edited July 2017
    While we were all looking at Stevo from DD for the breakaway win we missed Pauwels, he has a penchant for these types of days too.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    Demare 14" with two teammates. Broomwaggon nearly nudging his back wheel. Will they sacrifice two riders with him? He can't possibly make the cut.
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    Barguil and Pauwels looking super smooth.
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Demare 14" with two teammates. Broomwaggon nearly nudging his back wheel. Will they sacrifice two riders with him? He can't possibly make the cut.

    José has just asked if that is a clever idea to have two team mates with him, they risk losing three riders at this rate.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Richmond Racer 2
    Richmond Racer 2 Posts: 4,698
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Demare 14" with two teammates. Broomwaggon nearly nudging his back wheel. Will they sacrifice two riders with him? He can't possibly make the cut.


    Imagine being in the car with Madiot right now

    *books appointment for hearing aid fitting*
  • kleinstroker
    kleinstroker Posts: 2,133
    Has Latour bridged? Letour page has him off the front somewhere.
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Bonkers stage.
    All that pent up, unused energy coming out, after the most boring first week to a Tour in many a year.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    So, Sky strategy here? Seem to have the break pegged to 3'30", with Landa and Knees up ahead (and another?)

    Thy get a free ride, obviously, drop off to help Froome later?
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    Where's Le Gac because Leezer is in the group with Kidl.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,332
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    Bonkers stage.
    All that pent up, unused energy coming out, after the most boring first week to a Tour in many a year.

    Was this Prudhomme's cunning plan all along? Give everyone the first week off, then hope they unleash everything on the first properly lumpy stage?
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  • above_the_cows
    above_the_cows Posts: 11,406
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    So, Sky strategy here? Seem to have the break pegged to 3'30", with Landa and Knees up ahead (and another?)

    Thy get a free ride, obviously, drop off to help Froome later?

    Henao is up front as well.
    Correlation is not causation.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    Demare still shelling time. 15'17"
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  • imatfaal
    imatfaal Posts: 2,716
    Anyone know what this stage is rated as for timecut calcs ? Rules and Stakes no longer really included in the roadbook (well at least in the one I have)
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    So, Sky strategy here? Seem to have the break pegged to 3'30", with Landa and Knees up ahead (and another?)

    Thy get a free ride, obviously, drop off to help Froome later?
    Maybe attack on the final climb and have them waiting to pull at the top? Or maybe just take it easy and try to lose the jersey to Buchmann for a day.
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    Above The Cows wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    So, Sky strategy here? Seem to have the break pegged to 3'30", with Landa and Knees up ahead (and another?)

    Thy get a free ride, obviously, drop off to help Froome later?

    Henao is up front as well.

    Ta.
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    imatfaal wrote:
    Anyone know what this stage is rated as for timecut calcs ? Rules and Stakes no longer really included in the roadbook (well at least in the one I have)
    Brian Smith said it will be around 14% of the winner's time today. Around 40 minutes.
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  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,332
    Above The Cows wrote:
    Where's Le Gac because Leezer is in the group with Kidl.

    Started the day at around 59 minutes, now one hour on virtual standings, so I'm pretty sure he's in the yellow jersey peloton.
    Twitter: @canocola @thedreadships
  • Sun Dodger
    Sun Dodger Posts: 393
    Knees dropping back from the break...
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Knees recalled, like a bad batch of Tesco's chilli.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    RichN95 wrote:
    imatfaal wrote:
    Anyone know what this stage is rated as for timecut calcs ? Rules and Stakes no longer really included in the roadbook (well at least in the one I have)
    Brian Smith said it will be around 14% of the winner's time today. Around 40 minutes.
    Correction. He thinks 31 minutes.
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Bakelants desperate to get on the podium to meet the podium girls
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    GVA + 3 closing on the front duo. Think that will be the real break.
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  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    Demare looks absoloutley cooked. he looks as knackered as me on a bike lolol
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    imagine a largely flat tour where ALL the sprinters are outside the time. Sagan could have won overall!!!
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,649
    8 man group now. Very strong.
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  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    im glad brian smith is confused too I thought it was just me

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