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Tour de France 2017 |OT|
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Psychotext
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Yeah, that's about as nailed on a tie as I've ever seen.
jakonovski
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They should probably release a better image cos the difference is less than a pixel there.
I wonder if they even look at all the data provided by DD, seems like they just spitball everything.
Interesting indeed to see how they'll handle the bodycheck. My guess is another inconsistent applying of rules.
At least we got the sprinting over with for now.
Time for some climbing!
Interesting indeed to see how they'll handle the bodycheck. My guess is another inconsistent applying of rules.
At least we got the sprinting over with for now.
Time for some climbing!
weremichael
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Is Dimension Data questioning the results?
Apparently not. I guess Rolf Aldag realized that he can't go to the well too often, especially after he got Sagan kicked out of the race.
Apparently not. I guess Rolf Aldag realized that he can't go to the well too often, especially after he got Sagan kicked out of the race.
chicken_pasta
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They gave it to Kittel because he clearly was pushing the 11 and that's the #SprintersCog
weremichael
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That made me legitimately laugh.
I'm hoping for a strong breakaway tomorrow with someone who's not in the hunt for the GC winning the stage. I don't expect Froome to be challenged tomorrow since Sky will ride tempo the entire stage. A breakaway will at least give the stage some entertainment.
weremichael
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I hope so, a successful breakaway is always my favorite part of the grand tours. It seems the way the race is designed this year is making a lot of the teams nervous about the breakaways.One of these days the breakaway will actually make it
jakonovski
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One of these days the breakaway will actually make it
This TDF isn't too big on stages where breakaways have a chance.
They know why they don't. It is their technology that gave hugely incorrect results in the time trial. Can't claim Tissot is giving incorrect results then.
We just need the right wind to kickup after the breakaway has gone past it to fuck the peloton
Psychotext
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They affected the result by measuring it!
Shanks D Zoro
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Should be interesting today.
I hope it is an interesting day of racing, and not just everyone waiting till tomorrow to attack with the rest day coming.
I hope it is an interesting day of racing, and not just everyone waiting till tomorrow to attack with the rest day coming.
30yearsofhurt
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Today will sort the contenders from the pretenders.
Or maybe not. Should be good though.
Or maybe not. Should be good though.
It will. But just in the way that the pretenders will fall through without contenders actually shining.
Shanks D Zoro
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I can see my boy Aru attacking and trying to solo to victory.
bobnowhere
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The only problem is that today is not a mountain top finish. There is something like 17km of lumpy flattish road from the finish of the final climb to the line. No one is going to try and solo that other that someone not in the GC race. Probably see a quality selection coming in together.
Tomorrow might be interesting with someone like Froome tying to smash the decent.
Tomorrow might be interesting with someone like Froome tying to smash the decent.
Joelstinton14
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This stage is ridiculous so far. Break still can't get away.
Shanks D Zoro
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I feel Aru might try it. It is how he won the national jersey.
Would be nice if Martins went with him. I could see the pair of them trying it.
Shanks D Zoro
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Can't remember if I have ever see a breakaway this big.
I guess it is good for making Sky spend more energy than they want to.
I guess it is good for making Sky spend more energy than they want to.
captscience
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I'm surprised Sky let this group go after spending so much energy chasing smaller break attempts.
Some really solid riders up front now. Talansky and Gesink seems like decent threats for the stage.
bobnowhere
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You'd think they'd have to completely break the likes of Porte and Froome on the climb. If they went over with 30s or so they would get run down.
Massive break now with 3 BMC, Porte might be about to launch something?
Not sure if Sky wasted much energy at the start. Quick Step did quite a bit until the sprint point.
Shanks D Zoro
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Shanks D Zoro
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Did BMC send anyone?
Two Astana guys up the road, three sky guys, and at least one Movistar,
Astana and Moviestar really love to try and use the bridge tactics.
edit: two for BMC
Two Astana guys up the road, three sky guys, and at least one Movistar,
Astana and Moviestar really love to try and use the bridge tactics.
edit: two for BMC
bobnowhere
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GVA, Roche and Schar are in it, though since it has split, not sure who's where.
Shanks D Zoro
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Just clocked the BMC riders, GVA and Schar are in the front group.
Roche in the second group. Maybe Porte is feeling strong and wants his guys up the road to help him.
Shanks D Zoro
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HAHAHA, Pete with his mate Rafa now.
First time seeing that Bora ad.
First time seeing that Bora ad.
Shanks D Zoro
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Apparently he was feeling unwell.
"legs not responding"
Still, if he doesn't lose more than 40 minutes he should be fine.
Shanks D Zoro
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Can't see the Tour kicking him and his teammates out. No with the national jersey on his back.
Shanks D Zoro
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Yeah, French team with the French national champ. I am sure they will jusy say he just great strength to overcome his illness and deserves a second chance.
Shanks D Zoro
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50ish breakaway, that then split with 15 riders, and now has Pauwels and barguil split from that.
Astana and Movistar both have two upo the front, Sky and BMC three.
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