TDF 2019: Stage 5, 10/7/2019 - 175,5 km *Spoilers*
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No tA Doctor wrote:The start is going to be savage. Quickstep are going to get seriously worked over by breakaway specialists that haven't dropped serious time yet.
Maybe there *is* a chance that Alaphilippe gets in the break, just because that's the only way to mark them. Not sure anyone would ride with him though.
Wouldn't that mean the likes of Ineos wanting to keep the break within reasonable range?
In which case you would have Bora, Sunweb etc taking over later on, killing off the break, hunting the stage win.
I think DQS will be happy to allow a fairly sizeable break go as early as possible and keep things tranquillo behind.
If by chance, Alaphillipe does try for the break, then it's a sure sign he doesn't fancy his chances of survival up the daughters in law. :P"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
No tA Doctor wrote:The start is going to be savage. Quickstep are going to get seriously worked over by breakaway specialists that haven't dropped serious time yet.
Maybe there *is* a chance that Alaphilippe gets in the break, just because that's the only way to mark them. Not sure anyone would ride with him though.
I reckon DQS will have Morkov earmarked to try and get in any early move. Agreed that they will have their work cut out keeping strong breakaway group under control on their own. Maybe they can persuade others without skin in the game to help....0 -
Wanty who got the short straw??
Guilliame Martin riding well - 20th yesterday shows his conviction to keep out of trouble0 -
Blazing Saddles wrote:No tA Doctor wrote:The start is going to be savage. Quickstep are going to get seriously worked over by breakaway specialists that haven't dropped serious time yet.
Maybe there *is* a chance that Alaphilippe gets in the break, just because that's the only way to mark them. Not sure anyone would ride with him though.
Wouldn't that mean the likes of Ineos wanting to keep the break within reasonable range?
In which case you would have Bora, Sunweb etc taking over later on, killing off the break, hunting the stage win.
I think DQS will be happy to allow a fairly sizeable break go as early as possible and keep things tranquillo behind.
If by chance, Alaphillipe does try for the break, then it's a sure sign he doesn't fancy his chances of survival up the daughters in law.
I concur. The caveat is alaphillpe clipping off late in the stage mugging the peloton. If he has it. No one not even him knows?"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0 -
KnightOfTheLongTights wrote:No tA Doctor wrote:The start is going to be savage. Quickstep are going to get seriously worked over by breakaway specialists that haven't dropped serious time yet.
Maybe there *is* a chance that Alaphilippe gets in the break, just because that's the only way to mark them. Not sure anyone would ride with him though.
I reckon DQS will have Morkov earmarked to try and get in any early move.
I'm not convinced on that front, he doesn't climb so well, I'd expect to see him in the autobus with Viviani as soon as it forms0 -
Alaphillpe black shorts yellow jersey...that's honouring the jersey alright."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Happy memories of this part of France - was on the road side 10 years ago in the rain when Haussler had his epic raid, pretty much lost it when I saw Armstrong's Livestrong helmet in the bunch as they flashed past!0
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Tim wellens spotted downing gels by PK."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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ShutupJens wrote:KnightOfTheLongTights wrote:No tA Doctor wrote:The start is going to be savage. Quickstep are going to get seriously worked over by breakaway specialists that haven't dropped serious time yet.
Maybe there *is* a chance that Alaphilippe gets in the break, just because that's the only way to mark them. Not sure anyone would ride with him though.
I reckon DQS will have Morkov earmarked to try and get in any early move.
I'm not convinced on that front, he doesn't climb so well, I'd expect to see him in the autobus with Viviani as soon as it forms
ah yes there's a 3rd cat early on isn't there, thought it was all backloaded.0 -
ShutupJens wrote:KnightOfTheLongTights wrote:No tA Doctor wrote:The start is going to be savage. Quickstep are going to get seriously worked over by breakaway specialists that haven't dropped serious time yet.
Maybe there *is* a chance that Alaphilippe gets in the break, just because that's the only way to mark them. Not sure anyone would ride with him though.
I reckon DQS will have Morkov earmarked to try and get in any early move.
I'm not convinced on that front, he doesn't climb so well, I'd expect to see him in the autobus with Viviani as soon as it forms
Makes sense they stick a policing guy on the break ..."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0 -
TDG doing the thing... Nasen haga"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Fair bit of Belgium fat thigh in the break attempt."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Peloton not giving up."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Going to be one of those days where the break takes an age to get away.
What's up with Bernal?
Don't usually see SDB's top boys hanging around right at the back..."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
All together . numerous counter attacks
Polit active . Wellens vigilant."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0 -
Niave positioning?Blazing Saddles wrote:Going to be one of those days where the break takes an age to get away.
What's up with Bernal?
Don't usually see SDB's top boys hanging around right at the back..."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0 -
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Just thinking these starts - if you were just feeling just a bit off form/hadn't slept/headache/ !!0
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WVA bridging to small group lead by TDG"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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WVA unsuccessful... Cummings trying to bridge"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Peloton bringing it back"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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SpecialGuestStar wrote:Just thinking these starts - if you were just feeling just a bit off form/hadn't slept/headache/ !!
yes, a pretty brisk 20km that... didn't Cummings end up off the back at the start of the third stage?0 -
Finally, we get a peloton lockdown.
TdG does all the work, Tim Wellens gets all the benefit and makes the breakaway selection."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Clarke and wellens ..skunjs ..+1"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0
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Blazing Saddles wrote:Finally, we get a peloton lockdown.
TdG does all the work, Tim Wellens gets all the benefit and makes the breakaway selection.
It's been a good tactic for lotto so far"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm0 -
SpecialGuestStar wrote:Wanty who got the short straw??
Guilliame Martin riding well - 20th yesterday shows his conviction to keep out of trouble
20th, 15th and 20th in the individual stages. Shame he shipped a load of time in the TTT.0 -
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Liking how the polka jersey suits the Lotto Soudal colour scheme.
Trivial I know.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
"Si" Clarke in the break. I can almost hear the collective groan of Eurosport viewers.
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0
