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Le Tour de France 2014 - Stage 11 - Besançon - Oyonnax
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 16-07-2014 08:36
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We are starting week 2 of the Tour and we are in lovely departments of Jura and Ain!
Today's stage is similar to the one that finished in Gérardmer although it doesn't end with a climb. 3 3 Category climbs, short but steep. Breakaway specialists will be licking their lips for this stage.
Watch out for the descent to Oyonnax it's very difficult and technical perhaps someone who is very good at descending can attack there and win the stage!
Edited by Kirchen_75 on 16-07-2014 08:36
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| Dusen |
Posted on 16-07-2014 08:48
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Only way i see this not being a breakaway win is if Sagan wants a victory.
But even then, it looks quite hard for his team to control this stage, he might need some help, perhaps from Orica  ?
Either way i think this stage will be very entertaining |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 16-07-2014 08:48
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Breakaway. |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 16-07-2014 09:00
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This is tougher than I initially thought with uncategorised climbing as well relatively significant climbs hidden by cat 3 labels. Apparently a pot holed, gravelly climb near the end too with a similar descent...
Into the territory of Gerrans/Albasini and Sagan if it can be controlled, though they could just as well go for the break option too. Could be an interesting post rest day.
Edited by ianrussell on 16-07-2014 09:02
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| Strydz |
Posted on 16-07-2014 09:41
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Miguel98 wrote:
Breakaway.
+1
Unless Cannondale can find a way of keeping together
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
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 16-07-2014 09:44
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I think this stage is too hard for Sagan and certainly too hard for weak Cannondale team. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 16-07-2014 09:57
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
I think this stage is too hard for Sagan and certainly too hard for weak Cannondale team.
It might be too hard for Cannondale, but definately not for Sagan.
I will bet my brain and say Gallopin.
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| VoetsT |
Posted on 16-07-2014 09:59
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This one is for van Avermaet.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 16-07-2014 10:06
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Majority is not calculating with chance that Sagan will jump into the break, rather than relying on his team. I think he will try it for sure, but if he suceeds is another question.
But i dont think the stage is too hard for him, he won stages like that in the past and last downhill could be ideal for him, when it is technical enough.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 16-07-2014 10:12
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Majority is not calculating with chance that Sagan will jump into the break, rather than relying on his team. I think he will try it for sure, but if he suceeds is another question.
But i dont think the stage is too hard for him, he won stages like that in the past and last downhill could be ideal for him, when it is technical enough.
I don't see a break with Sagan in it being let go by teams like OGE who would be targeting a stage like this
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
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-07-2014 10:17
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Majority is not calculating with chance that Sagan will jump into the break, rather than relying on his team. I think he will try it for sure, but if he suceeds is another question.
But i dont think the stage is too hard for him, he won stages like that in the past and last downhill could be ideal for him, when it is technical enough.
Tough thing is that not many riders will want to work in a break with Sagan. Because who wants their ass kicked at the finish after working for 150 km? |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 16-07-2014 10:30
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I agree guys. Because of that i said he will try, but probably without success. Sagan should be already used to situation when nobody works with him, as it is usual stuff.
Edited by Avin Wargunnson on 16-07-2014 10:31
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 16-07-2014 11:09
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If Sagan does get in a break and OGE have someone there too it might happen. Not unreasonable for people to think they could maybe drop him on the climbs and not carry him to the finish even if the reality may prove very different. |
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 16-07-2014 11:37
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I am biased of course but I think Vanmarcke could go for it today. Slagter will try to get in BOTD aswell. Probably a BOTD win or a puncheur like Gerrans or van Avermaet. |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 16-07-2014 12:04
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Rast, Roy, Pineau and Devenyns tried but got caught, |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 16-07-2014 12:12
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Aaaaaand, Sagan attacks! 
Edit: Tickers says solo and with 5 secs lead, great lead. 
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 16-07-2014 12:15
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Well that escalated quickly |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 16-07-2014 12:16
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And he is caught. That was long.
Go again boy!
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 16-07-2014 12:18
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Tony 165km solo in 3,2....  |
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 16-07-2014 12:21
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Huge fight to get away it seems. |
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