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Tour de France 2016 |OT| Lead-out: EUROs / Autobus: Olympics
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bobnowhere
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Wow, barely a tire in that.
Can't wait for the Champs d'Elysee sprint where Kittel, Greipel and Cavendish just match.
Psychotext
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Movistar pushing hard.
His Majesty
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This cannot go wrong for De Gendt and Van Avermaet.
Destroying the peloton!
TarpitCarnivore
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This move by Movistar O_O
And it really helped my fantasy team!
Yes yes, I was thinking that most of the race haha.
His Majesty
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The daily Belgian Euro 2016 talkshow got hijacked by the Tour yesterday, suddenly no one cares about football anymore here heh.
Shanks D Zoro
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Shame Nibali lost so much time yeaterday, I had hoped it would place in the top 5, now the top 10 is gone.
It looked like he didn't care about losing time as opposed to not having the legs. I am sure he could have fought to stay with the main guys if he wanted to, but then he wouldn't be fresh for some of the bigger stages to help Aru.
It looked like he didn't care about losing time as opposed to not having the legs. I am sure he could have fought to stay with the main guys if he wanted to, but then he wouldn't be fresh for some of the bigger stages to help Aru.
TarpitCarnivore
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Dimension is pushing the pace today, damn
"I don't follow team orders, please hire me."
Cavendish wins! What a duel!
I almost posted Cav, Kittel, McLay as my top 3 before too.
Shanks D Zoro
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I have a feeling this could be a day for Nibali to try and claim a win.
All depends what pace Sky/Movistar try to set for the Aspin. I don't expect Astana to try and lead it,
If the pace is fast then Nibs will drop back and conserve energy for the next two days, but if it is an easy pace then I am sure he will try and go for the win on the descent.
BTW, does anyone know when was the last tour to have the Tourmalet, Colombier, and Mont Ventoux?
Those are three of my favourite climbs in France, but I am not sure if I have ever seen them all in the same tour.
All depends what pace Sky/Movistar try to set for the Aspin. I don't expect Astana to try and lead it,
If the pace is fast then Nibs will drop back and conserve energy for the next two days, but if it is an easy pace then I am sure he will try and go for the win on the descent.
BTW, does anyone know when was the last tour to have the Tourmalet, Colombier, and Mont Ventoux?
Those are three of my favourite climbs in France, but I am not sure if I have ever seen them all in the same tour.
Shanks D Zoro
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Nibs is in the break, a bit surprised by that as I doubt it is a case of sending him up the road for Aru
Fair play for GVA going in the break.
I feel Nibali has a great chance for the win now, with guys like Cancellara and Martin in there then they are not gonna be caught before the the Aspin
Fair play for GVA going in the break.
I feel Nibali has a great chance for the win now, with guys like Cancellara and Martin in there then they are not gonna be caught before the the Aspin
Shanks D Zoro
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Astana sent a second man into the break, I guess they are really hoping for a Nibali win today. Maybe give him a stage and then let him work for Aru.
bobnowhere
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Pinot spat out the back.
Nibs doesn't quite have that 3rd week of the Giro form, still better than most.
Nibs doesn't quite have that 3rd week of the Giro form, still better than most.
Psychotext
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Don't know who it was, but the sweat and drool coming off one of the riders then... PAIN.
captscience
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Shame Nibbles isn't closer over the top. I would've loved to see him go all out on the descent.
Always-honest
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Well played France!!
Now show Portugal how soccer is done.
Edit: lol.. Wrong thread
Now show Portugal how soccer is done.
Edit: lol.. Wrong thread
Psychotext
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lmao
bobnowhere
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Poor Yates, out in from of the peleton and all of a sudden on the ground with facial injuries. Though there is some suggestion that they may take the gaps at 3km so it's a bit like when then stop for a train.
What, how did he get injured? From the flamme rouge or hitting another cyclist when they stopped?
EDIT: wow, from the flamme rouge, how unlucky can you be.
As for the result, it's so bonkers how well Brits do at the TDF nowadays that this doesn't feel super special, even though it should!
Also, it looks like they accepted Yates had attacked before the banner incident and he's been moved up to 2nd in GC and 1st in Young Riders.
bobnowhere
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Amazing video of Flamme Rouge collapse right in front of Yates!. A couple of seconds either way and he'd have been fine.
Same with Australian riders. I think part of it is the close relationship between Sky and the National team just like between Orica and the Aussie National team. It's no surprise the 2 best track teams in the world are starting to leverage that success on the road professionally.
Same with Australian riders. I think part of it is the close relationship between Sky and the National team just like between Orica and the Aussie National team. It's no surprise the 2 best track teams in the world are starting to leverage that success on the road professionally.
Boozeroony
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Psychotext
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Wow, shit timing for him.
He said there was one year left in him. The rumour up until now was that he was planning to form a new team and captain it for a year.
Shanks D Zoro
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He said there was one year left in him. The rumour up until now was that he was planning to form a new team and captain it for a year.
What happened to the Fernando Alonso/Contador team?
Would have been interesting
Shanks D Zoro
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What a beast of a day. Really looking forward to it.
I feel like this could be a day for Valverde if he has the legs to stay with the top guys over the final climb.
I feel like this could be a day for Valverde if he has the legs to stay with the top guys over the final climb.
His Majesty
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Sky working hard on the Tourmalet, only 30 racers left in the peloton.
Psychotext
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Some serious climbs today I see.
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