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

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  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    There is uninterrupted coverage on Eurosport, unfortunately with Kirby. I am going to get the coverage on ES and then have ITV on the laptop for audio...
  • BelgianBeerGeek
    BelgianBeerGeek Posts: 5,226
    bobmcstuff wrote:
    I was going to go out on my bike after this, but I accidentally bought a nice claret yesterday and I can hear it calling to me. It is likely to get drunk during the stage I think.
    Yay! I “accidentally “ found a bottle of cava in the fridge about an hour ago. Got the day off to a great start. In the spirit of the region, now having some saisons (in the sun).
    Ecrasez l’infame
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    The entire of Direct Energie don't fancy being in the same peloton as Cofidis today and try and jump.
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  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,091
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    #PrayForCraddock

    Already taking his customary position.
    Twitter: @canocola @thedreadships
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,824
    Cav trying for the break, Craddock trying to hang onto the rear.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    De Gendt also doesn't fancy being around *anyone*
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,824
    Mike Snow getting dropped.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,091
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    #PrayForCraddock

    Already taking his customary position.

    And apparently dropped. In the first four km.

    Serious pace in this stage.
    Twitter: @canocola @thedreadships
  • Jez mon
    Jez mon Posts: 3,809
    I think if I was sky I'd be putting most riders on Thomas, then maybe Moscon or Rowe on Froome.

    Given Froome has a saddle sore I cant imagine how hellish this day is going to be!
    You live and learn. At any rate, you live
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    Fraile in the putative break for Astana - possible help for Fuglsang up the road.
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  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    Finally attacks. Dans elbow looks a right mess.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    #PrayForCraddock

    Already taking his customary position.

    And apparently dropped. In the first four km.

    Serious pace in this stage.

    He's still there. He just rides a couple of metres off the back to mark attacks.
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  • Jez mon
    Jez mon Posts: 3,809
    With how poorly Dan Martins numbers are attached it already looks like he's been on the floor!
    You live and learn. At any rate, you live
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,091
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    underlayunderlay wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    #PrayForCraddock

    Already taking his customary position.

    And apparently dropped. In the first four km.

    Serious pace in this stage.

    He's still there. He just rides a couple of metres off the back to mark attacks.

    Millar was saying race radio reported him having been distanced, although he's back on now.
    Twitter: @canocola @thedreadships
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    De Gendt has about 15s with 2 Direct Energie, a Lotto NL and an astana

    De Gendt is a machine.
  • ShutupJens
    ShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    Dan Martin lingering around the back with Craddock. Not an ideal position for either of them
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    Break have 24", others trying to jump across. If De Gendt hears one of them is Cofidis he'll go solo.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,824
    Porte down!
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    Richie down already - spectator crash?
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  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    PORTE CHUTE!!!
  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    edited July 2018
    Titch down holding shoulder
  • Lanterne_Rogue
    Lanterne_Rogue Posts: 4,091
    Porte doing the ouchy collarbone move. Oh dear.
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  • Jez mon
    Jez mon Posts: 3,809
    Porte collar bone looks bad
    You live and learn. At any rate, you live
  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 21,824
    Looks like he's done his collar bone.
    Think spectators were involved too.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • ShutupJens
    ShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    Hope this sticks so we get to see Gaudin absolutely monstering over the cobbles with that daft style
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 13,338
    Rolf is on the scene, reckons it's over for Porte :-( Gerrans sent off without Richie.

    #PrayForATC
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  • ShutupJens
    ShutupJens Posts: 1,373
    Bad crash with spectators on the deck as well. Porte's shoulder about two inches south of where it should be
  • slim_boy_fat
    slim_boy_fat Posts: 1,810
    Porte done. Got to feel for him. Spectators arm looked nasty.
  • FocusZing
    FocusZing Posts: 4,373
    edited July 2018
    Richies out.
  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,196
    Pace has eased up in the main bunch

    Keukelaire didn't look in a good way either

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