TDF 2020 - Stage 21: Mantes-la-Jolie - Paris Champs-Élysées 122 km *Spoilers*
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I slept really well because I skulled a load of random Euro stubbies we lying around because I had a hangover and I couldn't take the stress of the TT.ddraver said:So I'm feeling rather groggy this morning having not slept to well from still buzzing...
I can't help but think how Roglic might have slept. Looking behind him at the up and coming kinderpeloton, I can't help but think this was his One Shot, his chance to blow, his opportunity came once in a life time (yo).
I'm sure he can come back and Nibali himself another Vuelta, or maybe even a Giro when all the Big Dogs are looking the other way or have fallen off. (For his sake, I hope he does!) But, THE TOUR?
*whispering echo*
The Tour?
the tour?
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Set off very late for a 90 mile trendy gravel ride and missed the sprint.
Glad to see that Bennett has apparently won.
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Yeah missed you somewhat in the threads!above_the_cows said:
Totally the opposite for me. I normally have time work wise in July, but not in September and that hasn't changed with Covid.Pross said:First Tour where I've watched at least part of every stage live. Did miss the finish of Wout's first stage win though.
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Cheer up. Worlds next week. TTs on Thursday, women's race on Saturday, men's on Sunday.ddraver said:Well Sugar...
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The Giro Rosa or whatever it is called looks like it was good. Might watch that.orraloon said:Yeah, that was a good Tour.
Now what to watch in the coming week...?2 -
Only one post about cows this year I think!!m.r.m. said:
Yeah missed you somewhat in the threads!above_the_cows said:
Totally the opposite for me. I normally have time work wise in July, but not in September and that hasn't changed with Covid.Pross said:First Tour where I've watched at least part of every stage live. Did miss the finish of Wout's first stage win though.
Roglic does look rather cheery for someone who threw away the tour yesterday. Notable that WvA still looked fuming angry in his interviewWe're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Yep, thrown the bike in the car for a Post-Work tomorrow....No_Ta_Doctor said:
Cheer up. Worlds next week. TTs on Thursday, women's race on Saturday, men's on Sunday.ddraver said:Well Sugar...
What the hell do we do now?We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Yes. And No. For whatever reason, Carapaz got things wrong yesterday.pblakeney said:Is it just me that felt a little sorry for Carapaz having to wear the polka today?
Does seem a bit odd being allowed to wear the jersey on the last stage, though, as if he had won it. At least he can tell his grandchildren 'I finished the Tour in the polka dot jersey' and it won't be a lie (and they won't bother researching the exact details).
But similar has happened in the past too (last time 2015), same with the white jersey (last year), and in Merckx's day probably the green too.
However, I'm sure Carapaz will be there again another year. I'm actually sorry he won't be in Italy to defend his title there.0 -
I did wonder if they'll get a chance to go back up when the TV has finished, all the hangers-on have disappeared etc. I do hope so.RichN95. said:You'd think they'd let them take their masks off on the final podium for some nice photos.
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Surprisingly, I thought. Although as you/Pross pointed out at the time, there were several teams trying to get in on the chase but not doing it very well.Pross said:Bennett easy in the end.
So not the most exciting Champs-E sprint, but at least the green jersey won it – failing an exciting sprint, or a Vino-type break, that's always okay too.0 -
Next up we have the Worlds, Volta a Portugal and the BinckBank Tour, from Thursday on, filling in the slight gap until the Giro starts a week on Saturday."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0
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I almost feel sorry for you, you're barely going to get a break from your job as thread starter in chief...blazing_saddles said:Next up we have the Worlds, Volta a Portugal and the BinckBank Tour, from Thursday on, filling in the slight gap until the Giro starts a week on Saturday.
Once again - many thanks for them. They really are great and much appreciated.0 -
blazing_saddles said:
Next up we have the Worlds, Volta a Portugal and the BinckBank Tour, from Thursday on, filling in the slight gap until the Giro starts a week on Saturday.
Ah, the Volta a Portugal where the climbers make Pogacar look like Caleb EwanTwitter: @RichN952 -
Will be odd with Giro next , plus then the Vuelta , weather will play a role now you’d imagine.0
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Thanks (to Blazing Saddles) for all the entertaining TdF prefaces; I look forward with pleasure and anticipation to all the forthcoming Giro ones.blazing_saddles said:So, in two weeks I get to do it all again!
Well done, and again, Thanks a lot!
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Not to bring the vibe down, but I'm worried about the rest of the season. Now the Big Dog is done, The sponsors have had their exposure, the cheques have been cashed, the agents have met their riders and lunched with the DSs. I think the rest of the season suddenly looks a lot more cancel-able.Matti66 said:Will be odd with Giro next , plus then the Vuelta , weather will play a role now you’d imagine.
The worlds will happen simply because there isn't enough time to catch the virus and test positive, but I'd start keeping a very close eye on the R0 value in West Flanders...
I guess The Belgians need their party too...We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Thanks @blazingsaddle addles for all the stage intros, you are our Yellow Jersey!BASI Nordic Ski Instructor
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Different countries, different political imperatives, different r-values...ddraver said:
Not to bring the vibe down, but I'm worried about the rest of the season. Now the Big Dog is done, The sponsors have had their exposure, the cheques have been cashed, the agents have met their riders and lunched with the DSs. I think the rest of the season suddenly looks a lot more cancel-able.Matti66 said:Will be odd with Giro next , plus then the Vuelta , weather will play a role now you’d imagine.
The worlds will happen simply because there isn't enough time to catch the virus and test positive, but I'd start keeping a very close eye on the R0 value in West Flanders...
I guess The Belgians need their party too...
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Yes sorry didn't want to appear negative , I am looking forward to the next races . even if its a strange old season , I still got the funk that i get when the Tour finishes . And I second the Thanks to Mr Saddles for the intros.0
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I did wonder if they'll get a chance to go back up when the TV has finished, all the hangers-on have disappeared etc. I do hope so.RichN95. said:You'd think they'd let them take their masks off on the final podium for some nice photos.
Thankfully they did
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Oh... [blushes]m.r.m. said:
Yeah missed you somewhat in the threads!above_the_cows said:
Totally the opposite for me. I normally have time work wise in July, but not in September and that hasn't changed with Covid.Pross said:First Tour where I've watched at least part of every stage live. Did miss the finish of Wout's first stage win though.
I've been catching up with all the stages I missed on Europsort player so thank Tim Berners Lee for the internet (someone's going to tell me it was the US military or soemthing) but it is not the same knowing I can't see if anyone else has spotted the same random road side attraction live in real time.
And I missed the crosswinds!!!!! I feel a heavy klaxon responsibility.
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I'm assuming he got very good odds.ddraver said:
Only one post about cows this year I think!!m.r.m. said:
Yeah missed you somewhat in the threads!above_the_cows said:
Totally the opposite for me. I normally have time work wise in July, but not in September and that hasn't changed with Covid.Pross said:First Tour where I've watched at least part of every stage live. Did miss the finish of Wout's first stage win though.
Roglic does look rather cheery for someone who threw away the tour yesterday. Notable that WvA still looked fuming angry in his interview0 -
He didn't have a choice, it's an obligation. Didn't look too happy to me.jimmyjams said:
Yes. And No. For whatever reason, Carapaz got things wrong yesterday.pblakeney said:Is it just me that felt a little sorry for Carapaz having to wear the polka today?
Does seem a bit odd being allowed to wear the jersey on the last stage, though, as if he had won it. At least he can tell his grandchildren 'I finished the Tour in the polka dot jersey' and it won't be a lie (and they won't bother researching the exact details).
But similar has happened in the past too (last time 2015), same with the white jersey (last year), and in Merckx's day probably the green too.
However, I'm sure Carapaz will be there again another year. I'm actually sorry he won't be in Italy to defend his title there.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 -
That's the one going on Richie's wall.RichN95. said:salsiccia1 said:
I did wonder if they'll get a chance to go back up when the TV has finished, all the hangers-on have disappeared etc. I do hope so.RichN95. said:You'd think they'd let them take their masks off on the final podium for some nice photos.
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I think everyone is. I bet even Landa is pleased for Porte.Lanterne_Rogue said:I'm genuinely pleased for Porte.
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Where's Hinault to clear the podium invader?RichN95. said:salsiccia1 said:
I did wonder if they'll get a chance to go back up when the TV has finished, all the hangers-on have disappeared etc. I do hope so.RichN95. said:You'd think they'd let them take their masks off on the final podium for some nice photos.
Thankfully they didIt's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.1
