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Tour de France 2018 | Stage 6
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| cunego59 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 08:32
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Stage 6: Brest - Mûr de Bretagne Guerlédan
Until the final 20 kilometers, the route today is a little less demanding than yesterday. Then, however, the riders face the climb of Mûr de Bretagne - twice! 2 kilometers at an average of 6,9% doesn't sound that spectacular, but there are those 500 meters with 10 to 12% just before the flamme rouge that will be the biggest challenge. The slope eases off to the finish line, and the big question will be who's left to sprint for the win.
Alejandro Valverde (Movistar)
Julien Alaphilippe (QuickStep)
Peter Sagan (Bora)
Philippe Gilbert (QuickStep)
Dan Martin (UAE)
The chances of the likes of Sagan, Colbrelli or Van Avermaet depend on whether they can stay with stronger climbers/puncheurs until the finish line. Other GC riders like Nibali or Thomas might also have a shot if they can create enough seperation in the steep parts of the climb.
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A first true test for the GC riders? Or a slow ride with just an exciting final two kilometers? On a bad day, significant time can be lost today.
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| Yellow Jersey |
Posted on 12-07-2018 09:31
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Sooo Sagan again?
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 12-07-2018 09:33
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Sagan/GVA or Colbrelli if not for the late attack of someone like Gilbert/Thomas/Valverde/Martin or Alaphilippe, who some fight for yellow jersey. But i believe Bora will have it all covered and set up for another Sagan win. 
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 09:34
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Today Alaphilippe to do the double. Stage win + Yellow Jersey. I don't think Sagan can follow an acceleration of Julian in this type of hill
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| df_Trek |
Posted on 12-07-2018 10:10
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Mûr de Bretagne don't look too hard, but probably is enough for Alaphilippe, that's my favourite for today
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| Kiserlovski01 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 11:41
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I think some underestimate how tough Mûr de Bretagne is when there is proper racing. Sagan and GVA came 4th and 7th respectively in 2015, but as I recall it was really passive racing. Going back to 2011, all top-10 riders bar Hushovd and Gilbert were GC men.
At a high pace, this is too hard for GVA, Sagan or Colbrelli. Valverde, Martin or Alaphilippe to win.
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| SotD |
Posted on 12-07-2018 12:29
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I have Alaphilippe to win and take yellow aswell... If he and Gilbert can play together that will be a likely outcome!
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 12-07-2018 14:18
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Kiserlovski01 wrote:
I think some underestimate how tough Mûr de Bretagne is when there is proper racing. Sagan and GVA came 4th and 7th respectively in 2015, but as I recall it was really passive racing. Going back to 2011, all top-10 riders bar Hushovd and Gilbert were GC men.
At a high pace, this is too hard for GVA, Sagan or Colbrelli. Valverde, Martin or Alaphilippe to win.
And i think you overestimate it...it is tough, but not Mur De Huy at all...there is tough first kilometer and second one is much more flat in terms of percentage, so there is room to get back maybe for someone like Sagan if he is distanced a bit on toughest slope. It is never wise to say "this is too hard for Sagan" you know. 
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 14:21
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Crosswinds!!
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 14:26
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Landa and Quintana in the second group... and 100 kms to go...
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 14:31
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Nibali has to be in Movistar's group, because there's not a single Barhain in the first group.
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| Kiserlovski01 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 14:31
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Kiserlovski01 wrote:
I think some underestimate how tough Mûr de Bretagne is when there is proper racing. Sagan and GVA came 4th and 7th respectively in 2015, but as I recall it was really passive racing. Going back to 2011, all top-10 riders bar Hushovd and Gilbert were GC men.
At a high pace, this is too hard for GVA, Sagan or Colbrelli. Valverde, Martin or Alaphilippe to win.
And i think you overestimate it...it is tough, but not Mur De Huy at all...there is tough first kilometer and second one is much more flat in terms of percentage, so there is room to get back maybe for someone like Sagan if he is distanced a bit on toughest slope. It is never wise to say "this is too hard for Sagan" you know.
Of course there's room to come back on the second km and it's not nearly as tough as Huy. But that room won't be there in case of active racing, which is exactly what I'm expecting with several riders interested in snatching the stage and the yellow jersey. Gap will never be enormous but I don't expect Sagan to win.
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| Forever the Best |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:09
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Aquarius97 wrote:
Nibali has to be in Movistar's group, because there's not a single Barhain in the first group. They caught the main group. All back together.
The user formerly known as 'The Schleck Fan'
Gracias Alberto.
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:23
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Kiserlovski01 wrote:
I think some underestimate how tough Mûr de Bretagne is when there is proper racing. Sagan and GVA came 4th and 7th respectively in 2015, but as I recall it was really passive racing. Going back to 2011, all top-10 riders bar Hushovd and Gilbert were GC men.
At a high pace, this is too hard for GVA, Sagan or Colbrelli. Valverde, Martin or Alaphilippe to win.
And i think you overestimate it...it is tough, but not Mur De Huy at all...there is tough first kilometer and second one is much more flat in terms of percentage, so there is room to get back maybe for someone like Sagan if he is distanced a bit on toughest slope. It is never wise to say "this is too hard for Sagan" you know.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:30
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Sure, too hard for Sagan, that is why Bora pulls...i expect second place behind Alaphilippe though.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:32
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Bad luck for Tom...
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| cio93 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:34
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aaaaaaaand I lost all interest in this race.
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:34
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Ouch Dumo 
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:34
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He is almost back. But Bardet what?
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 12-07-2018 16:41
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What the fuck? That was terrible. They just let Dan Martin win basically |
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