Froome KA BOOOM

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  • DeadCalm
    DeadCalm Posts: 4,249
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.
    Why is it sad? It's sport; that's what fans do. They choose their favourites and their villains based on some personal notion of how deserving a team or individual is of their support. They hope to see their favourites do well and their villains do badly. Thus it ever was and ever will be.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    RichN95 wrote:
    davidof wrote:
    Shipley wrote:

    He was positively dangerous on that climb yesterday. I love the Giro, so pleased SKY aren’t ruining it so far.

    French TV have enjoyed mocking Froome today. At one point it was mentioned that Pinot was following Froome's wheel. Some wag said "he'd better move of that quickly before Froome knocks him off"
    A bit like English football pundits mocking Germany or Spain at the World Cup.

    Dutch make that joke most days tbf.

    Belgians often comment on his “unusual” style.

    Pundits refer to it as the “postman” style.
    _
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    davidof wrote:
    Shipley wrote:

    He was positively dangerous on that climb yesterday. I love the Giro, so pleased SKY aren’t ruining it so far.

    French TV have enjoyed mocking Froome today. At one point it was mentioned that Pinot was following Froome's wheel. Some wag said "he'd better move of that quickly before Froome knocks him off"
    A bit like English football pundits mocking Germany or Spain at the World Cup.

    Dutch make that joke most days tbf.

    Belgians often comment on his “unusual” style.

    Pundits refer to it as the “postman” style.
    Yeah, but the Dutch and Belgians have successful cyclists of their own. France haven't won anything decent for twenty years.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    RichN95 wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    davidof wrote:
    Shipley wrote:

    He was positively dangerous on that climb yesterday. I love the Giro, so pleased SKY aren’t ruining it so far.

    French TV have enjoyed mocking Froome today. At one point it was mentioned that Pinot was following Froome's wheel. Some wag said "he'd better move of that quickly before Froome knocks him off"
    A bit like English football pundits mocking Germany or Spain at the World Cup.

    Dutch make that joke most days tbf.

    Belgians often comment on his “unusual” style.

    Pundits refer to it as the “postman” style.
    Yeah, but the Dutch and Belgians have successful cyclists of their own. France haven't won anything decent for twenty years.

    In fairness its a funny comment whatever nationality you are.
  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.

    Why? I would say the vast majority of fans, outside of the team sky fan club, don't want him to win because they do not believe he should be competing until his doping case is concluded.

    And tbh i think it's a bit insulting to Yates and Dumoulin, and all those ahead of Froome, that everyone seems to be assuming Froome is just out of shape, rather than they are riding superbly and have made a step up.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Tall trees catch a lot of wind.

    He’s won four Tours. There little left to prove, other than perhaps trying to win the least controllable GT but it’s not the most prestigious and maybe it just doesn’t suit him. It’s a sport for horses for courses.
    _
  • milton50
    milton50 Posts: 3,856
    inseine wrote:
    Getting beaten by Dennis seems to suggest he's injured. I just can't see him being so far off the pace otherwise. I guess he'll either recover or pack it in.
    He's got a rest day, but then a couple of lumpy stages before any easier days

    He had a complete blow up yesterday, which is unusual for Froome. In the last 500m riders were coming past him like he was standing still.

    He is a stubborn character so I wouldn't be surprised if he wants to ride all the way to Rome. That would weaken his Tour bid though.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    redvision wrote:
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.

    Why? I would say the vast majority of fans, outside of the team sky fan club, don't want him to win because they do not believe he should be competing until his doping case is concluded.

    And tbh i think it's a bit insulting to Yates and Dumoulin, and all those ahead of Froome, that everyone seems to be assuming Froome is just out of shape, rather than they are riding superbly and have made a step up.
    To your first point, I think the vast majority of fans don't give a toss one way or another.

    As for your second point, he was 23rd on the stage yesterday. I don't think 22 riders have all made the step up simultaneously
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    Milton50 wrote:
    inseine wrote:
    Getting beaten by Dennis seems to suggest he's injured. I just can't see him being so far off the pace otherwise. I guess he'll either recover or pack it in.
    He's got a rest day, but then a couple of lumpy stages before any easier days

    He had a complete blow up yesterday, which is unusual for Froome. In the last 500m riders were coming past him like he was standing still.

    He is a stubborn character so I wouldn't be surprised if he wants to ride all the way to Rome. That would weaken his Tour bid though.
    I think he may look at Landa's Giro last year and how he salvaged quite a lot from it and was still in sparkling form for the Tour.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    RichN95 wrote:
    redvision wrote:
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.

    Why? I would say the vast majority of fans, outside of the team sky fan club, don't want him to win because they do not believe he should be competing until his doping case is concluded.

    And tbh i think it's a bit insulting to Yates and Dumoulin, and all those ahead of Froome, that everyone seems to be assuming Froome is just out of shape, rather than they are riding superbly and have made a step up.
    To your first point, I think the vast majority of fans don't give a toss one way or another.

    As for your second point, he was 23rd on the stage yesterday. I don't think 22 riders have all made the step up simultaneously

    So what. The way people are going on about him you would think he is the only rider in the sport!
    Whilst i understand that a few people see him as some type of god, but regardless of his past successes, it is wrong to undermine the performances of yates and chavas by just rambling on about Froome.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,262
    redvision wrote:

    So what. The way people are going on about him you would think he is the only rider in the sport!
    Whilst i understand that a few people see him as some type of god, but regardless of his past successes, it is wrong to undermine the performances of yates and chavas by just rambling on about Froome.
    No-one's doing that. But pretending this is an on-form Froome is disingenuous.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • topper_harley
    topper_harley Posts: 597
    redvision wrote:
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.

    Why? I would say the vast majority of fans, outside of the team sky fan club, don't want him to win because they do not believe he should be competing until his doping case is concluded.

    And tbh i think it's a bit insulting to Yates and Dumoulin, and all those ahead of Froome, that everyone seems to be assuming Froome is just out of shape, rather than they are riding superbly and have made a step up.
    he's at a race where they are always honouring one of the biggest dopers in the sport, some folk see sport(all sports) for what it is, they all push it to the max, I think you

    you could pick any cyclist and if the you went after them the same way they have went after Froome you'd find they are all dodgy, you either except what the sport is or you move on and say its not for me..
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    Topper harley wrote:
    redvision wrote:
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.

    Why? I would say the vast majority of fans, outside of the team sky fan club, don't want him to win because they do not believe he should be competing until his doping case is concluded.

    And tbh i think it's a bit insulting to Yates and Dumoulin, and all those ahead of Froome, that everyone seems to be assuming Froome is just out of shape, rather than they are riding superbly and have made a step up.
    he's at a race where they are always honouring one of the biggest dopers in the sport, some folk see sport(all sports) for what it is, they all push it to the max, I think you

    you could pick any cyclist and if the you went after them the same way they have went after Froome you'd find they are all dodgy, you either except what the sport is or you move on and say its not for me..

    ok we get your man love for froome.
  • topper_harley
    topper_harley Posts: 597
    not really dealing with the point I was making but ok...
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,459
    It's funny how often the forum calls a race too early.

    My prediction.
    If he's still in the main group after 21km tomorrow he'll finish the Giro on the podium

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    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,459
    *kirby mode*
    He may like his Penne al dente but this stage has got some bite
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • salsiccia1
    salsiccia1 Posts: 3,725
    TailWindHome wrote:
    *kirby mode*
    He may like his Penne al dente but this stage has got some bite

    Get out.
    It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.
  • carbonclem
    carbonclem Posts: 1,798
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    In fairness its a funny comment whatever nationality you are.

    Mildly amusing at first, five years on, not so much. Aru and Martin are equally 'untidy' riders but get a free pass off most.
    2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,730
    TailWindHome wrote:
    It's funny how often the forum calls a race too early.

    My prediction.
    If he's still in the main group after 21km tomorrow he'll finish the Giro on the podium

    tumblr_p7u9y0Omx31ropreyo2_1280.jpg

    That second category "lump" at the start is 16kms at 6.1%.
    Only at the Giro. :lol:
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    CarbonClem wrote:
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    In fairness its a funny comment whatever nationality you are.

    Mildly amusing at first, five years on, not so much. Aru and Martin are equally 'untidy' riders but get a free pass off most.

    but it came the day after he fell off when no one else did and was banging into people unintentionally. After 5 years he should be a little better
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    I think if the stage were shorter there would be the opportunity for GC attacks from the gun and Chris could get some back.

    I honestly have no idea which way tomorrows going to go :)
  • kingstongraham
    kingstongraham Posts: 28,228
    No team will fancy riding hard for 200km to stay away - my prediction is nothing happens tomorrow in the GC.
  • carbonclem
    carbonclem Posts: 1,798
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    CarbonClem wrote:
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    In fairness its a funny comment whatever nationality you are.

    Mildly amusing at first, five years on, not so much. Aru and Martin are equally 'untidy' riders but get a free pass off most.

    but it came the day after he fell off when no one else did and was banging into people unintentionally. After 5 years he should be a little better

    Yeah, its worthy of comment and speculation, clearly 'something' is not right. However, playing tired out jokes rather than talking about 'what is' is a bit lazy, not really a problem as such, but not really 'funny'. Is it?
    2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner
  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,788
    It is a shame how the sport has found itself and how we view it in 2018 that there are 6 pages on the 'downfall' of Froome and only a couple of posts on the rise of S Yates.
    http://cyclinganddesign.blogspot.fr/
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    inseine wrote:
    It is a shame how the sport has found itself and how we view it in 2018 that there are 6 pages on the 'downfall' of Froome and only a couple of posts on the rise of S Yates.
    But this is about the (possible) fall of Froome AND the rise of others.
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,444
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chris-f ... -happened/

    Interview with Froome. Crashing, undercooked etc etc.
  • Vino'sGhost
    Vino'sGhost Posts: 4,129
    bobmcstuff wrote:
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chris-froome-giro-ditalia-victory-is-not-likely-but-stranger-things-have-happened/

    Interview with Froome. Crashing, undercooked etc etc.

    Seems like a pretty fair interview. Theres a thing out on the internet somewhere where he's followed around for a few days and goes to look at Zoncolan. He seems like a pretty cool guy, I hope he can make a really good fight back.
  • tim000
    tim000 Posts: 718
    redvision wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    redvision wrote:
    Bo Duke wrote:
    Its sad how people are almost willing Froome to fail.

    Why? I would say the vast majority of fans, outside of the team sky fan club, don't want him to win because they do not believe he should be competing until his doping case is concluded.

    And tbh i think it's a bit insulting to Yates and Dumoulin, and all those ahead of Froome, that everyone seems to be assuming Froome is just out of shape, rather than they are riding superbly and have made a step up.
    To your first point, I think the vast majority of fans don't give a toss one way or another.

    As for your second point, he was 23rd on the stage yesterday. I don't think 22 riders have all made the step up simultaneously

    So what. The way people are going on about him you would think he is the only rider in the sport!
    Whilst i understand that a few people see him as some type of god, but regardless of his past successes, it is wrong to undermine the performances of yates and chavas by just rambling on about Froome.
    tell the person who started another froome thread
  • tim000
    tim000 Posts: 718
    inseine wrote:
    It is a shame how the sport has found itself and how we view it in 2018 that there are 6 pages on the 'downfall' of Froome and only a couple of posts on the rise of S Yates.
    thats because certain people are obsessed with froome and will start a new thread at the drop of a hat
  • ocdupalais
    ocdupalais Posts: 4,317
    Vino'sGhost wrote:
    bobmcstuff wrote:
    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chris-froome-giro-ditalia-victory-is-not-likely-but-stranger-things-have-happened/

    Interview with Froome. Crashing, undercooked etc etc.

    Seems like a pretty fair interview. Theres a thing out on the internet somewhere where he's followed around for a few days and goes to look at Zoncolan. He seems like a pretty cool guy, I hope he can make a really good fight back.

    Vino’sGhost, who when caught dancing on Froome’s grave would now say “I was remembering a tune I heard in a discotheque and then accidentally strayed into the cemetery and tripped over the sadly departed’s head stone: what are the chances?! Lovely fella, sorely missed...”

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