Tour de l’Ain and Critérium du Dauphiné 2020 *Spoilers*
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A very enjoyable stage, albeit very different to how it would have played out without Roglic's abandon.
Presumably, Vaughters is unbearable on social media right now?
Slightly bizarre scenario for me, wanting both of the main protagonists to win. Usually, at the sharp end of a stage race, I'm generally feeling antipathy towards anyone with a realistic chance of winning.
I wish him no ill, but suspect that the Tour would be a much better race were Roglic's injuries to render him somewhat less unbeatable.
Fair play to Sivakov. Personally, I think Ineos should have him as one of two protected riders (the other being Bernal, obviously) in the Tour.0 -
The only certainty from all this is there wont be a Frenchman winning the tour this year. But we knew that already?0
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The chances of a French rider winning the Tour this year are slim. On a Par with the prospects of a Team Ineos rider winning the Tour I'd say.darkhairedlord said:The only certainty from all this is there wont be a Frenchman winning the tour this year. But we knew that already?
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More a comment about the Megève grind.thegreatdivide said:
Posted by someone who’s never climbed the Domancy or Cordon. They’re far from rubbish ascents.blazing_saddles said:Over the good stuff only the rubbish left.
How are they compared to the Col de Romme and the Col de la Colombiere?
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Pinot coming good thou ... I have him on the podium . Richard brook was a bit under . Hasn't performed. Sep is awesome . Got to be a vuelta or giro contender one day ."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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Kuss makes it look so easy, not even a grimace. He has a huge future, unfortunately for him he could find himself in an era with a lot of exceptional young GC talent.0
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As I had no horse in the race, as per usual*, I thought that was a very entertaining stage for the neutral viewer.
*I have no favourite riders or teams, I just appreciate panache and attacking even if it comes to nought although this race rewarded the brave.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.1 -
I thought it was a very good stage. Jeopardy on the stage and the race result until close to the line - even after Kuss looked pretty set it was still all to play for with the overall. Either Pinot, Martinez or Lopez could have won.pblakeney said:As I had no horse in the race, as per usual*, I thought that was a very entertaining stage for the neutral viewer.
*I have no favourite riders or teams, I just appreciate panache and attacking even if it comes to nought although this race rewarded the brave.0 -
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No idea how you can stay neutral watching sport but anyway.pblakeney said:As I had no horse in the race, as per usual*, I thought that was a very entertaining stage for the neutral viewer.
*I have no favourite riders or teams, I just appreciate panache and attacking even if it comes to nought although this race rewarded the brave.
Decent stage that.0 -
Pleased to see Dumoulin being more aggressive at the sharp end.mididoctors said:Pinot coming good thou ... I have him on the podium . Richard brook was a bit under . Hasn't performed. Sep is awesome . Got to be a vuelta or giro contender one day .
He’s better in grand tours generally so he’s a decent shout for top 10 if he doesn’t give it all up for Roglic0 -
Have to agreed with the last few posts: a cracking, train-less free for all.
And the short climbs I had earlier dismissed were perfect for animating the race.
Plus, for comedy value, we had the French TT team, Those boys clearly hadn't grasped the concept.
Action all the way.
I wondered why it was so quiet around here during the race. I would have posted more info, but felt as though I was talking pretty much to myself.
Did I miss the usual disturbing images disclaimer? Ineos fans look away now...."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
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ITV highlights? Que?0
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I had it covered...blazing_saddles said:
I wondered why it was so quiet around here during the race. I would have posted more info, .
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Support any guy doing the unusual. Basically appreciating the breakaway or the style of a Froome attack in the Giro. That kind of thing.rick_chasey said:
No idea how you can stay neutral watching sport but anyway.pblakeney said:As I had no horse in the race, as per usual*, I thought that was a very entertaining stage for the neutral viewer.
*I have no favourite riders or teams, I just appreciate panache and attacking even if it comes to nought although this race rewarded the brave.
Decent stage that.
Following a particular team or rider has led to disappointment and therefore this attitude. Sky being boring, Quintana not meeting expectation etc, etc...Also the drug issue before that. Although that was the most exciting racing I cannot condone it.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 -
Yeah, this.pblakeney said:
Support any guy doing the unusual. Basically appreciating the breakaway or the style of a Froome attack in the Giro. That kind of thing.rick_chasey said:
No idea how you can stay neutral watching sport but anyway.pblakeney said:As I had no horse in the race, as per usual*, I thought that was a very entertaining stage for the neutral viewer.
*I have no favourite riders or teams, I just appreciate panache and attacking even if it comes to nought although this race rewarded the brave.
Decent stage that.
Following a particular team or rider has led to disappointment and therefore this attitude. Sky being boring, Quintana not meeting expectation etc, etc...Also the drug issue before that. Although that was the most exciting racing I cannot condone it.
Neutral doesn't mean disengaged.Warning No formatter is installed for the format0 -
I found myself wanting Martinez to take the overall, despite not previously knowing anything about him
Didn't want Pinot to get there - for quite a while I was worried Martinez might have thrown it away by either being unwilling or unable to drive it a bit in the finale when Pinot was coming up fast. But they must have because it was quite comfortable in the end.
I didn't have strong opinions about either of them before then...0 -
I didn’t like it when Voeckler gurned for the camera and I don’t like it any more when Pinot does it.Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.0
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It was wonderful to be watching a stage where you literally couldn't post fast enough to cover all the things happening...ddraver said:
The problem with me watching on Eurosport player on my phone is that I can't post on the spoilers thread.0
