After a boring stage which was today's (I am referring to the favourites mainly), we face the last stage before the 2nd rest day and before the last mountain stages pack.
This is what people call a transition stage. It is mainly flat... but with no flat kilometres, which means this stage is likely to be nervous and also a nice chance for the break.
An uphill finish can also give chances to some guys who still survive in this Tour though.
No, I don't mean Froome, I mean the rider who is the most exciting rider I've ever seen. I think this final suits him perfectly and he can easily take his 3rd win this Tour. I think and I hope!
ALBA ALBA ALBA
Edited by jandal7 on 17-07-2016 22:06
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Dagenkolb bags this one to show the cycling world that he's back!
If any DD rider wins on Mandella day then I'd go for EBH
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Contador had been put, if there was not so much headwinds and hill was rears.
Contador had not had a chance.
Smart he crashed, so he have an excuse again.
Next year Quintana, Contador and Nibali to Giro so they have an excuse.
Edited by Arberg27 on 18-07-2016 09:01
Don't overestimate the "uphill finish", the final km is actually flat and the "climb" itself is not exactly steep or long. The challenge comes earlier as they twist through old Berne to get to the "climb" which is on a more open sweeping road.
Should still see the sprinters contesting as per usual, i mean we can go back to Limoges(?) which was a harder finish!
Contador had been put, if there was not so much headwinds and hill was rears.
Contador had not had a chance.
Smart he crashed, so he have an excuse again.
Next year Quintana, Contador and Nibali to Giro so they have an excuse.
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/