Majka is so strong, clearly the best rider in this years Tour of Poland, hope he can pull of a nice TT to secure the title, even though I think it is can be difficult.
Gesink was not droped..he came in 3rd group. Who does not know Gesink..that is style. He got non acceleration..he is just low burner he comes back slowly and steady. Sastre was same type rider..he was almost always dropped at Valverde attacks at Vuelta..then he almost always ride later back that advantage.
A good Izagirre should be able to sneak into that 1st place. Still very impressive jump by Majka once again. Will be interesting to see what he can do next year in a GT as leader.
For all the critic this has race gotten, I must admit that todays stage was a lot of fun. Makes me wonder why the hell they would go to Slovakia and finish on that climb yesterday
Majka for TVP: I'm really happy bla bla bla thanks for my team bla bla bla. The stage rolled out perfectly, my team did a good tempo, I attacked on Gliczarów to split the peloton, but didn't go all in. I wanted to drop a bomb on the final climb and when I've seen Izaguirre sitting down I knew I have to close my eyes and just pull as much as I can. I definitely changed mentally after Le Tour. I'm no longer affraid to attack. I know that if I'm suffering everyone else is as well. As for the TT I know it will be hard but I've already done much for the fans and I will do all I can tomorrow.
Edited by Smoku on 08-08-2014 17:56
Smoku wrote:
Majka for TVP: I'm really happy bla bla bla thanks for my team bla bla bla. The stage rolled out perfectly, my team did a good tempo, I attacked on Gliczarów to split the peloton, but didn't go all in. I wanted to drop a bomb on the final climb and when I've seen Izaguirre sitting down I knew I have to close my eyes and just pull as much as I can. I definitely changed mentally after Le Tour. I'm no longer affraid to attack. I know that if I'm suffering everyone else is as well. As for the TT I know it will be hard nut I've already done much for the fans and I will do all I can tomorrow.
Gotta love that approach, exactly the right thing to do in his case.
Anderis wrote:
Identical top3 for two hilly stages in row in a WT race, LOL.
I'm surprised that Movistar did not place Izaguirre ahead of Intxausti today. They had time to make that decision. He would have been closer to Majka as there is more bonus time for 2nd place. You would expect Movistar to make strategic errors. If he loses by 1-2 s tomorrow it will be shame for them.
Malkael wrote:
Polish timekeepers for the win, time graphic after Majka crossed the line was about 8" and the graphics post-stage say 10".
The timer on screen was a bit late, I tried to manually check the gap in replay on Youtube and got 9,5 sec, so 10 sec seems plausible.
Better have a look at TdP webpage, seems that Rybakov has started in the amateur TdP in the morning and he finished 4 hours before Majka
Also you can note Italian Izagirre
EDIT: Last year Majka lost 12 s to Izagirre on longer and a bit more hilly TT, I think with all the extra motivation he has quite decent chances to win GC, in Giro he showed a really good TT performance (barring the MTT where he was sick).
Last year TT results: https://www.procyc...e_8_KrakowEdited by Cossack on 08-08-2014 19:13
One thing for sure - considering the weather problems, action on today stage, limitations of polish roads (in terms of stage profiles) and the perspective of GC fight tomorrow, TdP 2014 has lived up to expectations for a WT race. It may not have been the most interesting one, but it certainly hasn't been dull.
Do not underestimate Majka's TT abilities. I think he will do it tomorrow, as he looks to be in an extraordinary condition. Clearly the strongest in this race.
Anderis wrote:
Hesjedal not good. Garmin really needs to bring Danielson to the Vuelta. They need someone strong and in good form to crash out from the race.
Danielson..really. When he had last time descent ride..this man can not move without a dope.
Talansky is only hope to get Garmin rider inside top 6
- looking good for Vuelta, should a 2 great assets towards the finals. Iza for the win! 
