TDF 2021

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:31 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:27 pm
Would it be possible for a sprinter to win the yellow jersey?

only if it is on a first day usually it has happened, Cav has done it - though not in Harrogate win he first went for it and had an awful crash

https://www.itv.com/itvcycling/articles ... ear-yellow

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:10 pm

Spijed wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:27 pm
Would it be possible for a sprinter to win the yellow jersey?

If you mean at the end of the Tour, NO. It would be like Linford Christie winning a marathon.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:57 pm

Cav takes another stage win, and he's now just 2 shy of the legendary Eddy Merckx.

Mathieu van der Poel retains the yellow jersey.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:37 pm

Sensational stuff from Cav. This is now turning into a golden opportunity for the green jersey win, more stage victories and of course, that record. I couldn’t be happier for him. Awesome.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:41 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:37 pm
Sensational stuff from Cav. This is now turning into a golden opportunity for the green jersey win, more stage victories and of course, that record. I couldn’t be happier for him. Awesome.

His achievement is even more remarkable given everything he's been through in the last few years, it just shows what an exceptional character he truly is.

It would be great if he could break that record in this TDF, and if he carries on riding like he is there's every chance that he will create history.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:11 pm

Punchy from MvdP, Jumbo Visma and a few others today - Team UAE flogging themselves for Pogacar and he will likely be alone with 20km+ to go

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:50 am

Brilliant stage yesterday, like watching a one-day classic race.

Carapaz must've burnt a fair bit of energy for zero gain at the end; wonder if he'll regret that today.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:16 am

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:50 am
Carapaz must've burnt a fair bit of energy for zero gain at the end; wonder if he'll regret that today.

I was ticked off with Movistar chasing him down for Pogacar. None of their business.

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:25 am

Mont Ventoux = Tommy Simpson......

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:33 am

minnieclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:16 am
I was ticked off with Movistar chasing him down for Pogacar. None of their business.

They were riding for Enric Mas's position though, helping Pogacar was a by-product of that.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:10 pm

Another punchy day today. Thomas and Roglic now completely out of contention it would seem

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:22 pm

Pogacar going for yellow having broken all his rivals - it really looks all over

there is a concern that Cavendish could be out of time limits today - that group is big so may get reinstated, however Cav would lose all his green jersey points in such circumstances

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:39 pm

Cav makes the time limit and keeps his points

https://www.letour.fr/en/news/2021/stag ... it/1294718

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:42 pm

I’m out today so missed the action but looks like Pog has destroyed everyone? Thomas losing 35 minutes in one stage?!!

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:45 pm

Winstonswhite wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:42 pm
I’m out today so missed the action but looks like Pog has destroyed everyone? Thomas losing 35 minutes in one stage?!!

Pog was Merx like - that was the reference that kept coming out today = i fully recommend watching the whole race on the itv hub playback if you can - an absolutely astonishing day all round

Thomas fell back on the first climb and rode with the sprinters all the way home inside the first hour

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:22 pm

Possibility Thomas is hanging in to help Carapaz if he recovers enough. Another tough stage tomorrow before the rest day.
Felt for Carapaz. After doing so much hard work he lost it all on the wet descent to the finish.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:35 pm

Stunning from Pog. Just brilliant

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:51 pm

minnieclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:22 pm
Possibility Thomas is hanging in to help Carapaz if he recovers enough. Another tough stage tomorrow before the rest day.
Felt for Carapaz. After doing so much hard work he lost it all on the wet descent to the finish.

He won't be helping him to anything better than second!

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:21 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:51 pm
He won't be helping him to anything better than second!

Probably correct but the way this tour has gone Pog has to stay on his bike for two weeks yet.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 12:02 pm

Roglic and MvdP do not start today, Roglic injuries, MvdP concentrating on the Olympics Mountain Biking

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 12:57 pm

I think him and Pidcock are competing aren’t they? Don’t know enough about it to whether either of them will challenge for a medal though.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:54 pm

Great win from Ben O'Connor - a better day for Thomas, though Porte fell back alarmingly early and Pog decided to stretch his legs at the end to give himself an extra 34 seconds over the main podium contenders - it is just too easy for him - if he chooses he could win the tour by over 10 minutes it would seem

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:24 pm

Cavendish makes the time cut again, though some other sprinters didn't - Cav still has to get through a double ascent of Mont Ventoux in Stage 1 before the sprint finishes of Stages 12 and 13 - the green jersey competition is hotting up after an incredible performance by Colbrelli

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/tour ... stage-nine

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:28 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:24 pm
Cavendish makes the time cut again, though some other sprinters didn't - Cav still has to get through a double ascent of Mont Ventoux in Stage 1 before the sprint finishes of Stages 12 and 13 - the green jersey competition is hotting up after an incredible performance by Colbrelli

Cav has usually managed to get to Paris whatever mountains they put in front of him. The “bus” normally times it to perfection. The first ascent of Mont Ventoux is only cat1 because their starting height is higher. The second is the toughie.

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TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sun Jul 04, 2021 9:32 pm

minnieclaret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:28 pm
Cav has usually managed to get to Paris whatever mountains they put in front of him. The “bus” normally times it to perfection. The first ascent of Mont Ventoux is only cat1 because their starting height is higher. The second is the toughie.
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It's a while since Cav has ridden a three-week race though so it'll be a real challenge for him. Hope he can get through it though.

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:05 am

I'm not sure this race is over yet...too much has happened so far to think it's all wrapped up. Pogacar doesn't have a particularly strong team and he only needs to have 1 bad day!
I'm hoping for fireworks at the weekend!

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:34 am

Bookies say it’s over. Congrats if you were on podgy. I wasn’t. Ouch

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:34 pm

Cav makes it 33 - made it look very easy

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:36 pm

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:20 pm

come in number 33

https://twitter.com/itvcycling/status/1 ... 4557777924

Caballo · Post by **Caballo** » Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:20 pm

Would anyone bet against him getting another?

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:24 pm

Another amazing day for Cav. Far more than just a sprinter, but my, what a sprinter he is.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:31 pm

A great day for Wout van Aert, Pogacar showed a moment of being human after Ineos flog themselves and the peloton to death, and a touch of class from Cav as he passed the Simpson memorial

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/watc ... nt-ventoux

Cav makes the time cut comfortably but Luke Rowe of Grenadiers does not and is now out of the race

Claret Alfie · Post by **Claret Alfie** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:31 pm

Wow! Van Aert is back to his best. 2nd to Cavendish yesterday in a sprint and wins today going up Mont Ventoux twice

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:37 pm

Chester Perry wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:31 pm
Pogacar showed a moment of being human after Ineos flog themselves and the peloton to death.

I’m not sure if he didn’t just sit up. He crossed the line with Vingegaard, Carapaz & Uran. He might be clever as well.
Another sprinters day tomorrow. Only one cat3 all day and downhill into Nimes. Come on Cav.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:48 pm

minnieclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 07, 2021 7:37 pm
I’m not sure if he didn’t just sit up. He crossed the line with Vingegaard, Carapaz & Uran. He might be clever as well.
Another sprinters day tomorrow. Only one cat3 all day and downhill into Nimes. Come on Cav.

Pog himself said he cracked a little

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/gc ... de-france/

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 1:21 pm

Big day today - DQ look like they are all in for Cav to get number 34 and are ready for crosswinds if they do appear

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:23 pm

34 for Cavendish - a bit crazy in the last couple of km but an incredible finish

There is lots of talk about gongs for the England Team at the moment but Cav should be in line for a major one at the end of his career now - though I suspect he is more revered in France than this country

Claret_tinted · Post by **Claret_tinted** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:32 pm

Can rightly should be on the New Years honours list for a Knighthood. I hope he wins in the Paris to break the record!

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:09 pm

for those that may have missed it the here is the last 1 km or so

https://www.letour.fr/en/news/2021/stag ... sh/1296819

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 6:40 pm

If you haven't been to this event its fantastic. The finish of a stage with the board banging is great. Loved it.

Well done Mark Cavendish. What a sportsman he has been.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:41 pm

Congrats to Cav he goes under the radar with the general public, but I've no doubt folks who really follow cycling avidly are well aware of his immense talents.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:24 pm

Truly brilliant. His timing is just perfect snd what s brilliant lead out he keeps getting. Spoty???

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:34 pm

A good win by Pogacar today just showing his head and shoulders above the rest. He’s going to dominate for years.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:53 pm

Winstonswhite wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:34 pm
A good win by Pogacar today just showing his head and shoulders above the rest. He’s going to dominate for years.

IF we have learnt anything from this tour is that it will take a hard GC race every single day to challenge Pog - perhaps only Jumbo Visma have a team for that - the riding and riders seems to have come full circle back to Mercx and Hinault

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:23 pm

Pog looks infinitely better than the rest.
What a talent.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:23 pm

Ineos have set up a team of climbers to support Thomas. After his injuries they have been poor and Carapaz has been isolated on a regular basis.
Vingegaard is a revelation. I had never heard of him and was checking back to the earlier TT today, he finished third. Looks like Carapaz might have to settle for third with another TT to come.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:33 pm

minnieclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:23 pm
Ineos have set up a team of climbers to support Thomas. After his injuries they have been poor and Carapaz has been isolated on a regular basis.
Vingegaard is a revelation. I had never heard of him and was checking back to the earlier TT today, he finished third. Looks like Carapaz might have to settle for third with another TT to come.

Ineos' team of climbers should still have been around to support Carapaz. TGH and Porte have been miles off the pace.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:27 pm

That was a proper TDF stage. Real cat and mouse stuff. Terrific end.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:56 pm

Awesome again today from the top 3 - they finish in the right order again - and it is all set-up for Cav tomorrow and in Paris