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Le Tour de France 2016 | Stage 2 Saint-Lô -> Cherbourg
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 02-07-2016 15:51
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 02-07-2016 16:13
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Interesting stage, reminds me a bit of Huy last year.
I think it will prove be more of a GC-stage than some might expect. Valverde to win. |
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| dominox |
Posted on 02-07-2016 16:18
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On last kilometres should be a nice race. My pick, Valv or Jalaphilippe. But wouldn't be surprised if some outsider will win it. |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 02-07-2016 16:20
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Also there might be some echelons as the road right from the start goes along the coast line |
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 02-07-2016 16:20
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GVA or alaphillipe |
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| Luxemburger |
Posted on 02-07-2016 16:21
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I doubt that an outsider will win this, the chance for a yellow jersey wiz the stage win is just too high. |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 03-07-2016 09:10
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20 kmh crosswinds forecasted for the stage. Wet and cold. Mini Gent-Wevelgem?  |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 03-07-2016 10:10
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Riis123 wrote:
Interesting stage, reminds me a bit of Huy last year.
I think it will prove be more of a GC-stage than some might expect. Valverde to win.
That finishing climb is nowhere near as hard as Huy, I see a punchy sprinter or Alaphillippe takes it
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 03-07-2016 10:43
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And Froome will go with full gas ..will finish 4-5th. Will turn head, look rivals..and takes few seconds. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 03-07-2016 11:52
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Strydz wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Interesting stage, reminds me a bit of Huy last year.
I think it will prove be more of a GC-stage than some might expect. Valverde to win.
That finishing climb is nowhere near as hard as Huy, I see a punchy sprinter or Alaphillippe takes it
Did I say that? 
Lets wait and see. |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 03-07-2016 12:30
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I'm picking Gallopin to win even though I think Allaphillipe will.
I'd say Mathews as well but not sure if Orica will back him or Gerrans, it's a tough finish to know if I puncheur or punchy sprinter will do better.
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 03-07-2016 12:31
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Kind of surprised at the relatively weak break, was expecting Voeckler, Chava, Roy type of riders. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 03-07-2016 12:32
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Gerrans will help Matthews..... oh, yeah, right
Why is he even selected? Matthews is much stronger than him at finishes like this now. Their seem to dislike each other much more than Niba/Aru imo.
Last year, in 2 out of the 3 uphill finishes in week 1, outsiders won in Stybar and Vuillermoz. Could very well see something similar happening, maybe Vichot. |
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| matt17br |
Posted on 03-07-2016 12:41
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Except Nibali and Aru don't actually dislike themselves.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 03-07-2016 12:45
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So, a little elaboration would surely be appreciated. I know they dont hate each other or whatever, but the air seems cold between them, very divided at least. Enlighten mee. |
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| matt17br |
Posted on 03-07-2016 12:56
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I don't understand why people think they dislike themselves in the first place?
Seems very much something the media made up. Nibali and Aru are friends, Aru often has said Nibali is his role model, they don't miss a chance to train together when they can. When Nibali was provoked about the fact he was going to Le Tour when it was Arus main goal, he said he wouldn't be leading by any means and would be helping Aru.
I mean I obviously can't prove anything but that's because there's no evidence Nibali and Aru don't like each other too much.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 03-07-2016 13:17
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matt17br wrote:
I don't understand why people think they dislike themselves in the first place?
Seems very much something the media made up. Nibali and Aru are friends, Aru often has said Nibali is his role model, they don't miss a chance to train together when they can. When Nibali was provoked about the fact he was going to Le Tour when it was Arus main goal, he said he wouldn't be leading by any means and would be helping Aru.
I mean I obviously can't prove anything but that's because there's no evidence Nibali and Aru don't like each other too much.
I think thats the reason, its what you hear and therefore, especially if you are not Italian and don't know anything more, you will assume that. But good to hear. I like both riders and hope Nibali won't turn down the GC and Aru have peaked accordingly, they can be dangerous.  |
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 03-07-2016 14:27
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 03-07-2016 14:30
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Riis123 wrote:
Gerrans will help Matthews..... oh, yeah, right
Why is he even selected? Matthews is much stronger than him at finishes like this now. Their seem to dislike each other much more than Niba/Aru imo.
No way Gerrans will help Mathews, but the rest of the Orica riders will still help whoever they think it's more suited too. Or maybe they'll support Albasini, he could be quite good on this finish, doubt they'll pick him though.
I can kinda understand them selecting Gerrans though, as aside from Cadel he's probably (maybe alongside Porte) the most well known rider in Australia, making him a good publicity point and some of these stages might suit him more than Mathews.
EDIT: And whatever Nibali/Aru do, Rosa will top 5. 
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 03-07-2016 14:57
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Reported that Tony created the crash, wasn't he also the first to fall when he had yellow and was forced to abandon? |
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Greg Van Avermaet
Peter Sagan
Valv.Piti
Michael Matthews
Alexis Vuillermoz
John Degenkolb
Bryan Coquard
Eddie Boasson Hagen
Purito
Rui Costa
