|
Le Tour de France 2015 | Stage 14 - Rodez/Mende
|
| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:34
|
World Champion
Posts: 14236
Joined: 20-06-2011
PCM$: 300.00
|
Froome is arrogant idiot,sprinting like that for absolutely no reason. I dont even care now if he dopes, he is just idiotic.
|
| |
|
|
| Jacdk |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:34
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 910
Joined: 20-07-2011
PCM$: 200.00
|
wisdow23 wrote:
What do you think, can Valverde make it to the podium in Paris ?
Depends on Contador but yes i think It will be Froome, Quintana and Valverde as 3rd.
But it depends on Valverde also how is form is at the last mountainstages. |
| |
|
|
| dark_x2012 |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:34
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 857
Joined: 13-05-2013
PCM$: 200.00
|
Strydz wrote:
dark_x2012 wrote:
Bad day for Contador loosing another 19 seconds to Froome. However, he's still much better than in the Pyreees. Froome too strong but he still missed out Quintana for a couple of seconds but then rode his way back. Still not that dominator as in stage 10. Maybe he might be just exausted enough to give the other a chance in the Alps 
He beat home all his GC rivals again, Froome looks just as strong now as he did on stage 10
Not really he's not that strong but he defineitely compensates with smart racing. Froome rom stage 10 would have attacked himself and wouldn't staybehind someone's back until the last moment. |
| |
|
|
| Jacdk |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:35
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 910
Joined: 20-07-2011
PCM$: 200.00
|
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Froome is arrogant idiot,sprinting like that for absolutely no reason. I dont even care now if he dopes, he is just idiotic.
Couldn't agree more.
I do not know why Team Sky has that much arrogance, they are not winning any popularitet contests in the field. |
| |
|
|
| Stromeon |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:36
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3507
Joined: 06-10-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Really happy with Nairo's performance today, looked pretty strong and looked to be putting Froome under a little bit of pressure on the climb. Bodes well for the Alps. And more evidence to dispel this myth that he can't handle short climbs.
|
| |
|
|
| Riis123 |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:38
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 5075
Joined: 07-08-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
Stromeon wrote:
Really happy with Nairo's performance today, looked pretty strong and looked to be putting Froome under a little bit of pressure on the climb. Bodes well for the Alps. And more evidence to dispel this myth that he can't handle short climbs.
Yeah, a guy winning in Pais Vasco can climb on these kinda climbs But the explosivness is overstated on Mende, its just the best climbers who, like in the Pyrenees, wins here. Cummings is proof of that as well.... |
| |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:50
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
Jacdk wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Froome is arrogant idiot,sprinting like that for absolutely no reason. I dont even care now if he dopes, he is just idiotic.
Couldn't agree more.
I do not know why Team Sky has that much arrogance, they are not winning any popularitet contests in the field.
He is just stamping his authority on the race, yeah it's arrogant and I don't really like it but he's just showing Quintana and the rest of his rivals that if you attack him he will catch you. Its not pretty but it's not like Froome is the first GC rider to do that
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:53
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
dark_x2012 wrote:
Strydz wrote:
dark_x2012 wrote:
Bad day for Contador loosing another 19 seconds to Froome. However, he's still much better than in the Pyreees. Froome too strong but he still missed out Quintana for a couple of seconds but then rode his way back. Still not that dominator as in stage 10. Maybe he might be just exausted enough to give the other a chance in the Alps
He beat home all his GC rivals again, Froome looks just as strong now as he did on stage 10
Not really he's not that strong but he defineitely compensates with smart racing. Froome rom stage 10 would have attacked himself and wouldn't staybehind someone's back until the last moment.
There is big difference between attacking on a big col and today's climb, yes Froome did well on Huy and good today but these short sharp climbs don't suit him. The fact he beat home Vlaverde is a sign of strength
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Jacdk |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:56
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 910
Joined: 20-07-2011
PCM$: 200.00
|
Strydz wrote:
Jacdk wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Froome is arrogant idiot,sprinting like that for absolutely no reason. I dont even care now if he dopes, he is just idiotic.
Couldn't agree more.
I do not know why Team Sky has that much arrogance, they are not winning any popularitet contests in the field.
He is just stamping his authority on the race, yeah it's arrogant and I don't really like it but he's just showing Quintana and the rest of his rivals that if you attack him he will catch you. Its not pretty but it's not like Froome is the first GC rider to do that
Hmm, i have followed the tour for a few years and before team sky i do not recall the same level of arrogance. Last time we had a team as strong with US postal (Yes i know their history, but its irrelevant) and Armstrong, we never saw the same level , Armstrong was nasty but he never did something like that at the end, he would do it way before and make sure that there was a gain.
What Froome did was pointless and completely unnecessary, not even as to prove that he is stronger.... if he had done it way before and gained time like Valverde, it would have made sense and been fine.
But he will be paid back, remember the people you stomp on while going to the top, is the same people you will meet on the way down. |
| |
|
|
| Alakagom |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:59
|
World Champion
Posts: 10891
Joined: 19-11-2010
PCM$: 200.00
|
Sepulveda disqualified after he took a short trip in AG2R car.
|
| |
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 28-11-2024 18:03
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:59
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
Valv looks good for the podium. Means much more this year imo than it would have been last year when three of the 4 big grand tour riders were out. He's riding brilliantly so far.
Strydz wrote:
Even without the Giro in his legs Contador would of struggled to beat Froome and Quintana, he's still good but a declining power
Same was said by many in 2013 that he is declining fast (or already down in the gutter), just for him to come back and strike hard in 2014.
He's only 32. He has a Giro in his legs and that Giro has been tough 3 weeks racing on him. Additionally, he has tried something much different this year than in others; going for the double. I'm sure if he follows 2016 normal schedule (Tour peak, maybe Vuelta as last career race), he can retire on top.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| dark_x2012 |
Posted on 18-07-2015 16:59
|
Breakaway Specialist
Posts: 857
Joined: 13-05-2013
PCM$: 200.00
|
Strydz wrote:
dark_x2012 wrote:
Strydz wrote:
dark_x2012 wrote:
Bad day for Contador loosing another 19 seconds to Froome. However, he's still much better than in the Pyreees. Froome too strong but he still missed out Quintana for a couple of seconds but then rode his way back. Still not that dominator as in stage 10. Maybe he might be just exausted enough to give the other a chance in the Alps
He beat home all his GC rivals again, Froome looks just as strong now as he did on stage 10
Not really he's not that strong but he defineitely compensates with smart racing. Froome rom stage 10 would have attacked himself and wouldn't staybehind someone's back until the last moment.
There is big difference between attacking on a big col and today's climb, yes Froome did well on Huy and good today but these short sharp climbs don't suit him. The fact he beat home Vlaverde is a sign of strength
meh okay then if you think so. I'm only gonna say that the top 4 of the favorites group is probably the final top 4 in the GC(eventhough Tejay might still want t have a word in this  )+that wasn't a typical punchy climb, it's too long. It isn't a typical long mountain but still. |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:10
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Sepulveda DSQ for riding in Ag2R car for 100 metres to his teams car. Broken chain in his bike. #Lazy
Zabel'd. I knew I shouldve scrolled up  |
| |
|
|
| roturn |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:10
|
Team Manager
Posts: 22246
Joined: 24-11-2007
PCM$: 3900.00
|
Unlucky for Sepulveda even though it should have been clear to him, that this happens:
Edit: Yeah double zabeled. Though haven`t seen Alak`s post. |
| |
|
|
| ruben |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:30
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7721
Joined: 23-10-2006
PCM$: 200.00
|
Funny. Gesink after the race "I guess Mollema didn't want to race today. He stayed in my wheel the entire climb"
He also said he still feels extremely well and didn't even bother to try and follow the accelerations because he knows they are too violent for him.
In the end he only lost 10s to Van Garderen and 20/30 to Nibali who tried to stay and blew. I think on the longer climbs that is gonna cost them. But Gesink will probably finish the tour 6/7/8th anyway. Don't think improving beyond that is realistic. Valverde, Quintana, Froome, Contador, Quintana are all clearly better. Van Garderen about the same level but with a 3m advantage. Thomas about the same level but has to work, could still drop. Nibali now improving and probably better, but the question is if he keeps that way |
| |
|
|
| Jesleyh |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:32
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15274
Joined: 21-07-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
ruben wrote:
probably finish the tour 6/7/8th anyway. Don't think improving beyond that is realistic. Valverde, Quintana, Froome, Contador, Quintana are all clearly better.
Eh not fair to count it like that
Feyenoord(football) and Kelderman fanboy
PCMdaily Awards: 12x nomination, 9x runner-up, 0x win.
|
| |
|
|
| sylvao |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:49
|
Neo-Pro
Posts: 303
Joined: 28-06-2010
PCM$: 2100.00
|
Some photos I took today on this stage (about 40 km after the start from Rodez):
The early breakaway with a lot of riders.
The today winner Steve Cummings from MTN-Qhubeka, after Pierre Roland from Europcar.
Nairo Quintana; in the peloton, well protected by Movistar teammates.
Daniel Teklehaimonot and some meters behind: André Greipel ; in the end of the peloton.
Also I got 2 bottles today that will complete my collection  Note that the Sky bottle has aluminum paper inside to protect cool water from outside temperature and this is the first time I see that.
Edited by sylvao on 18-07-2015 17:55
|
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:51
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
Also I got 2 bottles today that will complete my collection Note that the Sky bottle has aluminum paper inside to protect cool water from outside temperature and this is the first time I see that.
True Marginal Gains. 
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| Miguel98 |
Posted on 18-07-2015 17:53
|
World Champion
Posts: 10497
Joined: 23-06-2011
PCM$: 200.00
|
|
| |
|
|
| deek12345 |
Posted on 18-07-2015 18:13
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 2761
Joined: 13-06-2009
PCM$: 360.00
|
i put this up afew days ago, michele ferrari response was pricless
Michele Ferrari @DrMFerrari 5m ago
@richie_porte that'd be the steroids making you angry. |
| |
|
