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Le Tour de France 2015 | Stage 19: Modane / Alpe d' Huez
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:39
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It's a play on Vinokourov and Kashechkin It used to be Wiggokourov and Froomechkin, but the roles and now progressed to this.
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| Dusen |
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Ian Butler wrote:
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Ian Butler wrote:
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we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
Don't see where he made any big mistake considering he's always been firmly in the lead.
And luck... There are those who say that you force your luck. Though I'm not one of them, and Froome has been lucky on a few occasions, but then again, every rider has a bit of luck every now and then. Can't do anything without some luck.
He have been going flat out on strange times in this tour, instad of just relaxing. Like on Mur de Bretagne. And then now he has like 4-5 guys when Quintana attacks, and instead of just staying with his team, and go full gas on the way to Alpe d´Huez they first drop 3-4 of their guys, and then he rides from Porte because freaking Nibali attacks. He isn't very cool when he needs to be. Fortunatly for him, he is incredibly strong. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:42
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Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:43
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so tour win is gone..Movistar now should keep also Piti into podium |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:45
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It's not going to happen but another Rolland Alpe d'Huez stage victory would be ubersweet
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Dusen |
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Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:46
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Shonak wrote:
It's not going to happen but another Rolland Alpe d'Huez stage victory would be ubersweet
he was dead yesterday..
Hesjedal is my pick. 4 week rider. |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:48
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Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Yeah but it was easily predicted that Piti would lack the power to maintain that effort
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:49
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Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Still wouldn't have meant Froome is stupid. What else could he have done? Wait for all his team mates? No.
Quintana and Valverde are in 2nd and 3rd, so that means they have been better than Froome's team mates.
Froome knew he had to catch them on top and he did. |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:50
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What a beautiful sight the Alpe is, let's hope it's the last time we see it in the Tour for several years to come
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| Dusen |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:51
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Strydz wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Yeah but it was easily predicted that Piti would lack the power to maintain that effort
Oh really? Do you mind giving me the lotto numbers for this week then?  |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 25-07-2015 14:52
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Dusen wrote:
Strydz wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Yeah but it was easily predicted that Piti would lack the power to maintain that effort
Oh really? Do you mind giving me the lotto numbers for this week then?
Unlike calling Valverde's obvious weakness these last few days, the lotto numbers are not easily predicted  |
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Posted on 25-07-2015 14:52
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Dusen wrote:
Strydz wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Yeah but it was easily predicted that Piti would lack the power to maintain that effort
Oh really? Do you mind giving me the lotto numbers for this week then?
Valverde has been fading for a few days now so yes I do believe it was easy to predict
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Posted on 25-07-2015 14:53
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I'm just going to shut up and watch the Alp. Enjoy everyone.
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Ian Butler wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Still wouldn't have meant Froome is stupid. What else could he have done? Wait for all his team mates? No.
Quintana and Valverde are in 2nd and 3rd, so that means they have been better than Froome's team mates.
Froome knew he had to catch them on top and he did.
Ofc. he could have waited for his teammates. Valverde and Quintana could perhaps have gotten 1/1:30 to Froome on the top of the climb. But then they had a head wind on the downhill, with only Valverde to help Quintana, and then a long flat part, with Sky having 5 guys to go max.
Always easier to sit on your computer and judge, but this could have gone terribly wrong for Froome, if Valverde had just been able to follow the last 500m |
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Posted on 25-07-2015 14:55
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Would be fun if Q attacks in the first corner already, steepest part of the climb.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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Strydz wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Strydz wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Dusen wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
we can say froome has it..no way Quintana can take every 10km. 1min. back..
Yeah, also Valverde was too weak. If Valverde had been better, Quintana and he could've reached the top without Froome and things would've been different.
Froome had to catch up before the top and he did.
Say what you will, but Froome really did everything perfect this Tour and I have lots of respect for him during this Tour.
I disagree. He made a lot of crucial mistakes imo, but luck have been on his side this whole Tour. He is a strong rider, but he is stupid as fuck when it comes to tactics
I dont see it either. Simply put, Riis is old and grumpy and thinks he is ome kind of tactical guru, always lashing out at Saxo and Froome.. Froome did the right thing today imo, he could have chosen to sit up and wait, but it was more safe just to mark it and did it well considering he just joined on the top. Seemed very calculated to me.
Anyways, just fuck Bjarne Riis. Getting so tired of it and hoping he gets a new team so he doesnt join the desk anymore
And what if Valverde had been strong enough to just make the gap with Quintana? Then Froome would have been in a load of trouble. You can't deny that. He was mighty lucky, that Valverde was just lacking the last bit of power.
Yeah but it was easily predicted that Piti would lack the power to maintain that effort
Oh really? Do you mind giving me the lotto numbers for this week then?
Valverde has been fading for a few days now so yes I do believe it was easy to predict
He died 500m from the top. More like a case of luck imo |
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Posted on 25-07-2015 14:56
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Man quote pyramids are so annoying.
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Posted on 25-07-2015 14:56
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