TDF 2018, Stage 9: Arras Citadelle > Roubaix 15/07/2018 - 156,5 km *Spoilers*

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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Just arrived - saw Porte clutching his collarbone.

    De Gendt in the break in the least surprising move ever
    _
  • gregster04
    gregster04 Posts: 1,756
    Down before they even hit the cobbles.

    That is very sad to see, whether you like Porte or not, horrible way to lose the race after what has happened in the past.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Was it a big crash?
    _
  • kleinstroker
    kleinstroker Posts: 2,133
    Why Ritchie? Why?
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Was it a big crash?
    It wasn't seen on screen, but plenty of riders went down.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    Confirmed abandon.
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  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Was it a big crash?
    Quite a few involved. Not seen a replay yet. Looked like spectators involved.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Van Kiersberg on the move - keep an eye out.
    _
  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    No not really about 10 - 15 riders. Just saw the afters. Looked likea fan was involved, injured.
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,332
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Was it a big crash?

    Not shown it yet. Crash on the right hand side after a left-hander - initial guess is that the peloton swung out to the right and clipped a spectator/group of fans roadside. Took a few riders down, as you'd expect given the pace.
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  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    ShutupJens wrote:
    Hope this sticks so we get to see Gaudin absolutely monstering over the cobbles with that daft style
    +1 - and cobbles being dislodged :)
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    Michael Valgren has also been down, he's riding in rags now.
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  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Was it a big crash?

    Not shown it yet. Crash on the right hand side after a left-hander - initial guess is that the peloton swung out to the right and clipped a spectator/group of fans roadside. Took a few riders down, as you'd expect given the pace.

    BMC had been all over the front up to then
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    The crash has certainly cooled the bunch's ambitions.
    Valgren's kit is ripped to bits.
    Greipel was involved too.
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  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,332
    SpecialGuestStar wrote:
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Was it a big crash?

    Not shown it yet. Crash on the right hand side after a left-hander - initial guess is that the peloton swung out to the right and clipped a spectator/group of fans roadside. Took a few riders down, as you'd expect given the pace.

    BMC had been all over the front up to then

    GVA possibly lucky not to have got caught up in that.
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    So...be honest...who frantically changed their PTP to GVA?
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    The up side for BMC is that they still have TJVG. :P
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    edited July 2018
    Blazing Saddles wrote:
    The crash has certainly cooled the bunch's ambitions.
    Valgren's kit is ripped to bits.
    Greipel was involved too.
    Rojas was involved too - Landa’s designated bodyguard.

    Abandons as I type this.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Movistar lose Rojas. That's a headache for one of their GC boys.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,695
    We scheduled to hit Cobblrs at 12 50 UK time right?
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    GVA will be let off the leash, it was noticeable how quick they got Gerrans going after Porte's crash.

    BMC on the front, keeping it a little calm for now

    They've had a quick pee break, Gerrans is on his way up.

    There's still a group of 5 trying to bridge, has Calmajane and Dishy Le Gac, van Riensberg, Edet in it.
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  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    ddraver wrote:
    We scheduled to hit Cobblrs at 12 50 UK time right?

    Yes, but you'll want to watch the ten minutes before, as the first turn is so nasty it will be bloody dodgy before they get there.
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  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    Poobum another mechanical. Looking around for camersa:)
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    edited July 2018
    ddraver wrote:
    We scheduled to hit Cobblrs at 12 50 UK time right?
    About then
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  • ShutupJens
    ShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    The bunch aren't motoring but there are teams still across the road at the front - no one wants to relax for a minute. Wheel change for Tom D
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    kleinstroker wrote:
    Why Ritchie? Why?
    He's been deported.
  • specialgueststar
    specialgueststar Posts: 3,418
    Blimey that was a good chase by them 5 - Edet telling my man Calmejane something politely!!

    3 Direct Energie in break
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    The five bridgees have joined the lead break. Now ten. Four of them are Direct Energie. Sunweb have a guy up the road for Dumoulin.

    Tom's had a puncture and changed wheel. They're on discs. Rolf not impressed.

    Oh, and he's drafting the Sunweb mini again.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,725
    Dumoulin drafting the team car again.....
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  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    TD drafting back on camera.

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