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Tour de France 2017 | Stage 8 | Dole - Station des Rousses
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| Raziz |
Posted on 08-07-2017 10:31
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The first of two days in the mountains is likely to provide less action with the difficult ascent of the Mont du Chat tomorrow which is sure to bring time time gaps like it did in the Dauphine. Today though, sees a fairly difficult climb, with an incredibly long name, crested with 12.5km to go and an undulating run into the finish.
The breakaway is likely to snatch the victory this time with the BMC train of Stage 5 highly unlikely to strike twice at least until tomorrow. Potential breakaway riders include Stephen Cummings, Pierre Rolland, Thomas Voeckler, Serge Pauwels and Thomas de Gendt with some going for the KOM, some going for the stage and some maybe even going for both. The stage certainly has a high chance of a breakaway victor.
As for the GC, don't expect too many attacks because of tomorrow's beastly uphill test. There may be a small chance of some contenders who have lost some time to get away as the Sky train is expected to come to the fore and usually only follow the real contenders when attacked.
Prediction: Esteban Chaves, Pierre Rolland, Warren Barguil |
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| Ton1Mart1n |
Posted on 08-07-2017 10:42
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Edvald Boasson Hagen takes revenge today 
“When it’s hurting you, that’s when you can make a difference”
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 10:53
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Stephen Cummings, Pierre Rolland, Thomas Voeckler, Serge Pauwels and Thomas de Gendt
Esteban Chaves
Edvald Boasson Hagen
My god that is a beautiful list of candidates <3
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| Shonak |
Posted on 08-07-2017 10:54
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I'd love to see Eddy Bos on top for yesterday but obvious Cummings win is obvious I guess
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| purepasd |
Posted on 08-07-2017 11:07
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I think this one suits Ulissi the best. Will be hard for the small riders to hit the break today though. |
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| Raziz |
Posted on 08-07-2017 11:14
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jandal7 wrote:
Stephen Cummings, Pierre Rolland, Thomas Voeckler, Serge Pauwels and Thomas de Gendt
Esteban Chaves
Edvald Boasson Hagen
My god that is a beautiful list of candidates <3
You're most welcome! |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 08-07-2017 11:16
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I know this stage is tailor made for Cummings, but I will hold out in support for De Gendt - this is his stage!
GC wise looks boring given they ruin any chance for Aru to attack and nobody else will be interested given Sky will pull them back, unless a break can go away with a few GC riders.
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| Raziz |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:05
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Hey, Warren Barguil must have heard me. |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:13
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Hopefully Phil gets in the right break  |
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| dev4ever |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:30
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Not looking pretty for Demare and co..
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:32
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It would be so hilarious if Cofidis went full gas whole day just to wreck Démare  |
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:36
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
It would be so hilarious if Cofidis went full gas whole day just to wreck Démare
What happened to Demare?
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:38
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I have no idea. Thought he climbs very well. After all he has a Strava KOM on Cipressa |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:41
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Demaré is sick
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:50
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
I have no idea. Thought he climbs very well. After all he has a Strava KOM on Cipressa
But probably he's sick, like Spilak23 said. I would push like a hell.
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 12:57
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40 man break. Me likey |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 13:03
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Latour is in the break  |
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 13:04
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damn...they will bring it back then.
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 13:09
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The Belgians are making the race naturally #Wuytsism |
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 08-07-2017 13:10
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Buchmann in the leading group. I like, I like. 
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