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TdF'13 Stage 16 - Vaison-la-Romaine to Gap (July 16)
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:48
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Conta's attacks looked worryingly feeble - as soon as he was off, accompanied by Liggett's claims that these huge accelerations would decimate the yellow jersey group, Porte closed the gap with levels of ease that are only attained by stick insects climbing mountains
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:49
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Jacdk wrote:
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Seems like Contador really did complain that they didn't wait for him after the crash. Someone should tell him that he was the one causing it.
Your mistaken.
They did wait for them so not sure where you get this from.
The gesture he made towards Quintana?
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:51
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Jacdk wrote:
Pellizotti2 wrote:
Seems like Contador really did complain that they didn't wait for him after the crash. Someone should tell him that he was the one causing it.
Your mistaken.
They did wait for them so not sure where you get this from.
Your entire deal seems to be disagreeing with everyone.
It's from the gesture Conta made to Quinta. |
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:51
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Am i the only one thinking that Quintana is a future GC-winner? I have never seen somebody climbing like it is a walk in the park... It's literally unbelievable. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:52
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TimoCycling wrote:
Am i the only one thinking that Quintana is a future GC-winner? I have never seen somebody climbing like it is a walk in the park... It's literally unbelievable.
you clearly don't read a lot here 
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:53
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Spilak23 wrote:
TimoCycling wrote:
Am i the only one thinking that Quintana is a future GC-winner? I have never seen somebody climbing like it is a walk in the park... It's literally unbelievable.
you clearly don't read a lot here
No, I don't have the time for that lol. |
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:53
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TimoCycling wrote:
Am i the only one thinking that Quintana is a future GC-winner? I have never seen somebody climbing like it is a walk in the park... It's literally unbelievable.
I'm sure many people on here think he can win a GT in future, even as soon as next year. |
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| Biathlon |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:55
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Stromeon wrote:
Conta's attacks looked worryingly feeble - as soon as he was off, accompanied by Liggett's claims that these huge accelerations would decimate the yellow jersey group, Porte closed the gap with levels of ease that are only attained by stick insects climbing mountains
I wouldn't say Porte closed the gap with ease. Sure it took a lot of power for him, as you could see he cracked. He did got back but thats mostly because of the "flat" part.
Words to live by
"What would Lance do?"
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:55
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If Quintana goes to Giro next year, he has a very good chance already. Nibali and Froome are the only climbers that can challenge him and both will be at the Tour. Rest shouldn't matter.
The only real threat will be Porte I guess, could be a great fight between them.
Edited by Alakagom on 16-07-2013 16:56
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:57
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Alakagom wrote:
If Quintana goes to Giro next year, he has a very good chance already. Nibali and Froome are the only climbers that can challenge him and both will be at the Tour. Rest shouldn't matter.
The only real threat will be Porte I guess, could be a great fight between them.
Is his participation rumoured? Because I would've imagined Movistar would want him at the Tour. |
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| TimoCycling |
Posted on 16-07-2013 16:57
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Alakagom wrote:
If Quintana goes to Giro next year, he has a very good chance already. Nibali and Froome are the only climbers that can challenge him and both will be at the Tour. Rest shouldn't matter.
The only real threat will be Porte I guess, could be a great fight between them.
True but what about the long TT's. Porte has him beaten there easily so it sure would be a great fight. I think Porte is a bit better though, we'll see. |
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| Jacdk |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:00
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
Either way, he shouldn't be mad at Quintana.
Did Quintana say that Contador was mad or is that just something you think? |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:01
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wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
If Quintana goes to Giro next year, he has a very good chance already. Nibali and Froome are the only climbers that can challenge him and both will be at the Tour. Rest shouldn't matter.
The only real threat will be Porte I guess, could be a great fight between them.
Is his participation rumoured? Because I would've imagined Movistar would want him at the Tour.
No idea yet, but he was scheduled to race Giro this year until they changed their minds.
Movistar will likely want him at the Tour, but winning a Giro is a real scoop too, so I imagine they could take a punt at it.
Could be well Valverde leading Giro/ Vuelta and Quintana solely focused on Tour, he and Tour GC don't go well together.
Too early to say though, Unzue will probably changes him mind about this dilema every week anyway.
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| Jacdk |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:02
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Alakagom wrote:
If Quintana goes to Giro next year, he has a very good chance already. Nibali and Froome are the only climbers that can challenge him and both will be at the Tour. Rest shouldn't matter.
The only real threat will be Porte I guess, could be a great fight between them.
You forget Rodriguez and Contador
Because you can be 100% sure that next year Contador and Rodriguez will go for either Giro and Vuelta or just one of them. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:02
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The Giro is in Italy, Valverde and Italy don't really get along that well
Edited by Spilak23 on 16-07-2013 17:04
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| CArp |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:06
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Jacdk wrote:
Pellizotti2 wrote:
Either way, he shouldn't be mad at Quintana.
Did Quintana say that Contador was mad or is that just something you think?
He made a thumbs up gesture just as he rejoined the group and rolled past Valve and Quintana.. Obvious gesture, but could have several meanings of course. |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:07
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Jacdk wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
If Quintana goes to Giro next year, he has a very good chance already. Nibali and Froome are the only climbers that can challenge him and both will be at the Tour. Rest shouldn't matter.
The only real threat will be Porte I guess, could be a great fight between them.
You forget Rodriguez and Contador
Because you can be 100% sure that next year Contador and Rodriguez will go for either Giro and Vuelta or just one of them.
For sure.
However Contador isn't going be much better than this. While Quintana will very likely improve another level by next year, so I'd actually rate Quintana above Contador if they came head to head in a GT next year.
As well against Rodriguez, he always has a bad day somewhere, worse TT than Quintana imo, plus his pathetic 1km attacks aren't enough to ever win a GT.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:09
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Some nice attacks from Contador today, he's getting better. Tour is gone but he can do some nice things here, I think! |
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| Iguwell |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:10
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I hope Nibali only takes Giro and Vuelta. This goes for all other riders than SKY.
Let them have their own pointless Tour that no one cares about. Don't bother challenging the dope train. |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 16-07-2013 17:12
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Iguwell wrote:
I hope Nibali only takes Giro and Vuelta. This goes for all other riders than SKY.
Let them have their own pointless Tour that no one cares about. Don't bother challenging the dope train.
While for cycling fans, it'd make some sense. From a sponsor point of view - it makes none.
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