Tour de France 2019
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I think G would have been hoping that the team could have ridden at a higher pace to leave them weaker when he attacked. Ineos have been really poor by their usual high standards.
It’s been a good race though.
It’s been a good race though.
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It’s strange everybody is loving it but I’ve been generally disappointed. The break aways have been allowed to go and the major players are all keeping their powder dry. I’d like more action from Ineos, FDJ & Jumbo to really open it up and let the cream rise to the top.TheFamilyCat wrote:I think G would have been hoping that the team could have ridden at a higher pace to leave them weaker when he attacked. Ineos have been really poor by their usual high standards.
It’s been a good race though.
It’s probably because I concentrate on the yellow jersey battle and have no interest in the other jerseys.
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I think people have enjoyed the openness - who would have predicted JA to still be in yellow? I think the fireworks you have been waiting for will come tomorrow and Saturday.
I haven’t been able to watch much of it live for years but i’m in a job now where they are fairly relaxed and I can have it on at work. I have found it fascinating watching the battle for the break to get away, today being a prime example. It’s not something you get to see on highlights or when the live coverage only kicks in halfway through the race.
I haven’t been able to watch much of it live for years but i’m in a job now where they are fairly relaxed and I can have it on at work. I have found it fascinating watching the battle for the break to get away, today being a prime example. It’s not something you get to see on highlights or when the live coverage only kicks in halfway through the race.
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Ineos to attack hard tomorrow and drop JA with Thomas having a burst at the finish to put him ahead of Bernal. Then with JA out of Yellow Ineos will just look to control the last day with Thomas 1st and Bernal 2nd
Thats my prediction for next two days anyhow
Thats my prediction for next two days anyhow
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I’m not sure Ineos have the firepower in this race to do that.
On another note, I’m getting a bit irritated by cyclists describing everything as super-strong/super-happy/super-confident/super-anything. Super-annoying.
On another note, I’m getting a bit irritated by cyclists describing everything as super-strong/super-happy/super-confident/super-anything. Super-annoying.
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I can see Thomas going in full TT mode at the top of tomorrow's climb if he is in the mix - it is a relatively level 2km plateau - it is his only chance probably.
Still think Movistar will push it hard from the off though and it may start go nuts on the climb before just to get at the legs of Alaphillipe - which suits Ineos as well
Still think Movistar will push it hard from the off though and it may start go nuts on the climb before just to get at the legs of Alaphillipe - which suits Ineos as well
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Wouldn't happen, too many teams want the sprint and would reel it in.TheFamilyCat wrote:If Pinot or Alaphilippe ride and win it on the last day I’m sure the French will say it’s fair game and the tricolors will be flying.
If Thomas does it....
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Yes, I know it won’t happen. Just being flippant about what might be regarded as acceptable if it resulted in a French winner.deanothedino wrote:Wouldn't happen, too many teams want the sprint and would reel it in.
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Some great photos of the Col de l'Israne on here.
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So excited I could pee myself. Leaving work early to cheer on the little Columbian. Pays for my summer holiday if he comes in.
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well that is an aggressive start - really looking forward to this
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looking like Pinot is out of the race
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Not sure what’s gone on there but it must be all over for him. No teammates have dropped back to support him.
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Out - knee injury picked up on Wednesday that has continued to swell
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Thought today was going to be his day
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French TV saying torn thigh muscle for Pinot
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Only surprise here is Quintana has been dropped
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Bernals pushed on From Thomas ...Devils_Advocate wrote:Ineos to attack hard tomorrow and drop JA with Thomas having a burst at the finish to put him ahead of Bernal. Then with JA out of Yellow Ineos will just look to control the last day with Thomas 1st and Bernal 2nd
Thats my prediction for next two days anyhow
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He was going so well ... For what reason??Chester Perry wrote:Only surprise here is Quintana has been dropped
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This is very good
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Still not a fan of time bonuses though
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Race neutralised.......ice and snow on a decent danger!scary stuff if they hit it.
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There was a snow plough out
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Never seen that before
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Race stopped for the day
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It's over?
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If there is such a thing as God, he certainly doesn't like the French.
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wow, freak blizzard ahead and roads blocked!!!
it was already a brilliant stage today and now neutralised and a change in race leadership. Lots of unhappy riders as you'd guess particularly Alaphililipe.
it was already a brilliant stage today and now neutralised and a change in race leadership. Lots of unhappy riders as you'd guess particularly Alaphililipe.
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or the race officials for the Rowe/Martin decisionAsbury Park wrote:If there is such a thing as God, he certainly doesn't like the French.
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I would add Thomas to that - his chance has now gone I think - Ineos in for the youngest winner in eonsdepechedingle wrote:wow, freak blizzard ahead and roads blocked!!!
it was already a brilliant stage today and now neutralised and a change in race leadership. Lots of unhappy riders as you'd guess particularly Alaphililipe.
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enjoy that holiday unless you meant QuintanaGarnerssoap wrote:So excited I could pee myself. Leaving work early to cheer on the little Columbian. Pays for my summer holiday if he comes in.
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Question does Bernal get 8 + 10 seconds in bonus for that finish
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I'd say 8 would be fair enough as that bit was completed - there is bound to be precedent on whether or not the finish bonus is awarded also
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big mudslide in the middle of that hail/snow
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looks too deep for peddling through though you could imagine Sagan bunny-hopping onto the barriers and riding that to the other side
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looks too deep for peddling through though you could imagine Sagan bunny-hopping onto the barriers and riding that to the other side
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Clearly the right decision
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Most certainly...could have been Carnage. Well done to quick thinking by someone somewhere.edison wrote:Clearly the right decision
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Wiggins saying they could have re-started. I wonder had he seen the mudslide before saying that?
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Who?edison wrote:Wiggins saying they could have re-started. I wonder had he seen the mudslide before saying that?
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Fortunately I went for youth. 22 years old - amazing stuff.Chester Perry wrote:enjoy that holiday unless you meant Quintana
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What a disappointment - was shaping up to be a fantastic finale on the last climb with the chasing group then Alaphilippe behind.
Makes tomorrow interesting. I wonder if JA will try one last crack at winning and try to get in the break. Will certainly make for a lively opening if he does. Surely though he’ll just try to defend his podium. I expect Thomas will get the time back on him and Ineos will have the top two places unless Bernal is really attacked and he has to burn himself out on domestique duty.
Makes tomorrow interesting. I wonder if JA will try one last crack at winning and try to get in the break. Will certainly make for a lively opening if he does. Surely though he’ll just try to defend his podium. I expect Thomas will get the time back on him and Ineos will have the top two places unless Bernal is really attacked and he has to burn himself out on domestique duty.
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Tomorrow's stage has been cut to 59km with 71km removed due to the threat of landslides amid severe weather warnings, It finishes with the 33km climb up Val Thorens
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it is likely to be a mad dash of a race and the fastest ever ascent - that pace could yet rip a few things up - or for a road captain like Luke Rowe or Tony Martins to make sense of it all.
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it is likely to be a mad dash of a race and the fastest ever ascent - that pace could yet rip a few things up - or for a road captain like Luke Rowe or Tony Martins to make sense of it all.
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Does this help Alaphilippe?
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only in the sense he knows how long he has to hold on - much greater chance of keeping his podium though - it is effectively a time trial on that mountain now and while long not overtly steep - for these guys at least
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Gutted best race in donkeys and weather today and tomorrow has ruined it. I reckon Kruijswijk and Buchanan would have attacked the final climb and pulled them and Thomas closer to Bernal setting up a great final day with all 4 of them still in the mix
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Need to get this going at The Turf
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Bernal has been superb the last two days but it’s very hard to do three successive hard mountain stages. This reduced day has set him up for it and good luck to him Thomas has looked good but not good enough.
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It could still go that way - there will be very few left by the time they are half-way up - possibly just a handful - the nutrition both in prep and through the ride is going to have to be carefully managed as the power outputs will be much higher than a normal days ride - could be an absolute monsterDevils_Advocate wrote:Gutted best race in donkeys and weather today and tomorrow has ruined it. I reckon Kruijswijk and Buchanan would have attacked the final climb and pulled them and Thomas closer to Bernal setting up a great final day with all 4 of them still in the mix
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There'd be a right oooh ahhhh!CombatClaret wrote:Need to get this going at The Turf
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Why the Cornet de Roselend was cancelled from todays stage.
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CombatClaret wrote:Need to get this going at The Turf
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Thats class didnt expect the t-rex