Cav's fault?? Lol. No.
I'll stop watching the Tour, except for the high mountain stages. I really need to see Quintana choking.
Froome already in yellow, we can stop watching this now.
Froome already in yellow, we can stop watching this now.
Pls, Aru got this.
Now there is no talk of co-leaders.
Speriamo. I don't like Froome or Sky, but I have to admit they're strong as fuck. Today they looked on a whole other level climbing. Fabio may be strong, but his team is non existent, and having a strong team is really important.
I think people are selling Astana short, especially as now Fulgsang will be a dom, and also they arguably the best grand tour team in the peloton for the last five years.
Sky are strong, but Fabio is an amazing climber, as seen by how he actually extended his lead when the others attacked.
Edit: I feel for Quintana, I love anyone who does the Giro while also targetting the Tour. None of this season starts in July shit.
Astana may have strong riders, but they're not as strong as the Sky Team. I don't see anyone being as strong as they are. That's worrying, because having that support is absolutely needed as stages go by. Fighting solo against a strong team is extremely hard, and I'm afraid just being a strong climber isn't enough.
I don't hate Nairo, but I do hate his fans. I can't believe how delusional Nairo's Colombian fans can get. He's a great athlete, but he's not better than his competition, and this is something those fans can't get. I bet it's hard trying to always live up to people's unreal expectations.
Good to see someone taking on Sky. Not looking like Porte has it in him if he can't smash a stage like that which you would have thought would be ideal for his style.
Edit: not sure why you'd think Froome doesn't look strong. He's in control of the race already. He doesn't need to win stages.
As a fan of Nairo Quintana I must admit that I'm a little disappointed to see all the hate for him here. Not really sure what he's done to deserve it.
As a fan of Nairo Quintana I must admit that I'm a little disappointed to see all the hate for him here. Not really sure what he's done to deserve it.
Interesting, Greipel says that Sagan did a similar move on Monday in the mid sprint.
And he also apologized for his early conclusions about the Cav incident, and feels a DQ isn't justified.
You're the last one defending the DQ Joni, time to let it go.
They specifically warned the cyclists that they would be stricter this Tour. And then we get two separate incidents with Sagan in full view of the camera elbowing someone. As for the last one defending it, among others, Keisse and Boonen also defend it, especially the former who said Sagan has being gone further than decently allowed the last couple of months. The Cavendish accident is simply the first one where he caused serious damage. After years of deaths, maybe it is time they crack down on the assholes that are causing danger.
You mean like the reckless motorcyclists and cars?They specifically warned the cyclists that they would be stricter this Tour. And then we get two separate incidents with Sagan in full view of the camera elbowing someone. As for the last one defending it, among others, Keisse and Boonen also defend it, especially the former who said Sagan has being gone further than decently allowed the last couple of months. The Cavendish accident is simply the first one where he caused serious damage. After years of deaths, maybe it is time they crack down on the assholes that are causing danger.
- If they were going to be stricter, they shouldve punished Demare for changing lines multiple times as well. Just shows the arbitrary way in which rules have been and are being applied.
- From the footage available, it's obvious Cav went down before any conscious elbow could be given. The elbow is there to stabilize himself and defend his position. Too wide? -sure. Intentional? -no.
- Why only apply rules when there is injury as a result? If the organization really wants to crack down on unwanted behaviour, punish every rider consistently, regardless of what the results of their actions has been.
I'm all for rider safety and hate riders that deliberately injure or danger others.
The only thing I deem unfair in this instance is that there is no evidence that Sagan purposely brought Cav down and that other riders who broke rules escaped unscathed.
You mean like the reckless motorcyclists and cars?
- From the footage available, it's obvious Cav went down before any conscious elbow could be given. The elbow is there to stabilize himself and defend his position. Too wide? -sure. Intentional? -no.