TDF 2019, Stage 14: Tarbes > Tourmalet Barèges 20/07/2019 - 117,5 km *Spoilers*

andyp

FocusZing wrote:

Hincapie was saying that some of the other teams could assist Quick Setup against a dominant Ineos, with large a budget. I thought this was and interesting angle for the coming week, depending on who's left in the GC fight.

Not the old 'the other teams can unite against a common enemy' chestnut. As my old boss used to say, give me three examples of this and I'll believe it to be possible.

mididoctors

andyp wrote:

FocusZing wrote:

Hincapie was saying that some of the other teams could assist Quick Setup against a dominant Ineos, with large a budget. I thought this was and interesting angle for the coming week, depending on who's left in the GC fight.

Not the old 'the other teams can unite against a common enemy' chestnut. As old boss used to say, give me three examples of this and I'll believe it to be possible.

I dont think madiot is thinking french combine right now

dabber

It won't happen but... I'd like to see all the domestiques out of the picture by around the time they get to Bareges (or maybe a a little after) and the likes of GT, JA, TP etc end up going head to head.

hypster

This looks like a short, punchy stage which should suit Alaphilippe.

rick_chasey

hypster wrote:

This looks like a short, punchy stage which should suit Alaphilippe.

The Tourmalet is really really long.

Alejandrosdog

Rick Chasey wrote:

hypster wrote:

This looks like a short, punchy stage which should suit Alaphilippe.

The Tourmalet is really really long.

its longer than that

hypster

Rick Chasey wrote:

hypster wrote:

This looks like a short, punchy stage which should suit Alaphilippe.

The Tourmalet is really really long.

Not long enough to stop Alaphilippe. He's in yellow and can do anything apparently.

slim_boy_fat

hypster wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

hypster wrote:

This looks like a short, punchy stage which should suit Alaphilippe.

The Tourmalet is really really long.

Not long enough to stop Alaphilippe. He's in yellow and can do anything apparently.

If he smashes it up the Tourmalet and puts two minutes into everyone you might have a point.

hypster

If he's still in yellow by the next rest day I think my point will be made.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

I rarely watch pro races, so I doubt I'm the first to write this...

Do any of you with smart turbos get crazy ideas on stages like this to either ride the same big climb or something similar while watching the stage?

As much as I should get outdoors for a ride soon before this stage starts plus it looks like it now might be dry around Old Winchester and Butser Hills, for the first time since getting my Direto ~19 months ago, a silly part of me is thinking about riding the Mont ventoux climb https://www.strava.com/segments/17891747 on the currently free https://www.rgtcycling.com/ turbo app when this stage approaches the start of the Tourmalet to get a rough feel for just how awesome the pros are compared to middle aged me.

At best, I'd love to see Alaphillipe pull away from the other GC contenders on the final ramp, or at worst hold on to the back wheel of G to the stage finish, letting Bernal go if he decides to storm off ahead.

Pross

Hadn't realised how short the stage is until I just checked what time coverage starts.

Bernal could come into play today either to mark any of the fringe GC riders going long or to go early himself to put pressure on others but I suspect that in reality he will be Thomas' right hand man unless Thomas cracks.

I'm loving the idea of teams combining to help those plucky underdogs DQS against money bags, dominant Ineos. It would be nice if they got to win something for a change.

Alejandrosdog

NitrousOxide wrote:

I rarely watch pro races, so I doubt I'm the first to write this...

Do any of you with smart turbos get crazy ideas on stages like this to either ride the same big climb or something similar while watching the stage?

As much as I should get outdoors for a ride soon before this stage starts plus it looks like it now might be dry around Old Winchester and Butser Hills, for the first time since getting my Direto ~19 months ago, a silly part of me is thinking about riding the Mont ventoux climb https://www.strava.com/segments/17891747 on the currently free https://www.rgtcycling.com/ turbo app when this stage approaches the start of the Tourmalet to get a rough feel for just how awesome the pros are compared to middle aged me.

At best, I'd love to see Alaphillipe pull away from the other GC contenders on the final ramp, or at worst hold on to the back wheel of G to the stage finish, letting Bernal go if he decides to storm off ahead.

I frequently ride along, Kills two birds with one stone. I dont have a smart trainer but do use the RGT app. The stelvio is my prefered pain zone, with chemical brothers or similar to help .

Watching the race and riding along en turbo if i dont have a specificly structured session can take the place of a group ride by riding at tempo in the break, z2/3/ and harder when its lined out and fracturing. I sprint for the win and intermediates. Adds i knock it off for recovery and to make sure i drink. That way i can endure over two hours of turbo and still meet my parental presence responsibilities.

My garage stinks as a result

gethinceri

+1 for RGT Stelvio.

slim_boy_fat

Depart Reel delayed due to a protest apparently. Those Frenchies will do anything to keep Alan Phillip in yellow!

poweredbyidris

Slim Boy Fat wrote:

Depart Reel delayed due to a protest apparently. Those Frenchies will do anything to keep Alan Phillip in yellow!

Gilet jaune for the maillot jaune

above_the_cows

Quintana sitting there looking like a meerkat.

above_the_cows

Alexis Vuillermoz once overtook me on the Mont du Chat.

blazing_saddles

Saga and the Shark....

blazing_saddles

The terrible two are gapping the lot.
At least De Gendt suffering badly after yesterday's effort.......

above_the_cows

Remember when Nibbles and Sagan were team mates and someone did a parody of Sagan on Twitter where Nibz was Mr Spaghetti Nibbles...

Good times.

mididoctors

alaphillipe looking a bit stiff?

Pross

Slim Boy Fat wrote:

Depart Reel delayed due to a protest apparently. Those Frenchies will do anything to keep Alan Phillip in yellow!

That explains it, I turned the TV on as they rolled out went and did some housework then came back 25 minutes later to see they were still in the neutralised zone. Thought it was quite a long roll out!

blazing_saddles

mididoctors wrote:

alaphillipe looking a bit stiff?

Funny place to swan about. Maybe he's marking Bernal, who is also back there?

Groupama put a TGV man infront of the DQS slow train.

itboffin

Alaphilippe either still in the same GC position or goes for it and takes more time, I can't see him losing time today even after yesterdays performance.

* prepares to eat words *

Pross

Not impressed by the President's security there as a bunch of seemingly non-accredited members of the public get up close!

No_Ta_Doctor

Another good looking stage, another day travelling... How do I cøck this up so badly?

above_the_cows

No tA Doctor wrote:

Another good looking stage, another day travelling... How do I cøck this up so badly?

Le cøck sportif.

FocusZing

Above The Cows wrote:

I don't think I'd be swimming in that lake...

Fish!

I mean Shark!

above_the_cows

mididoctors

since the plank i have had this on off feeling Ineos have it in the bag only to be surprised.