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Critérium du Dauphiné 2013
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| kumazan |
Posted on 09-06-2013 14:29
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cactus-jack wrote:
kumazan wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
Why not give Porte the podium atleast?
Because nobody cares about a 3rd place in a stage?
Froome seemed willing to step of bodies for the 2nd...
I guess getting second by yourself, when you could have easily won had you not tried to make your team mate win is one thing, and being gifted a 3rd place is totally different.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 09-06-2013 14:31
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De Marchi put a great ride. Fuglsang could be actually real contender at Tour, looks much better than I ever seen him.
Dennis continuing to impress, to finish 10th today ahead of so many big names is another massive sign.
Travis Meyer is also actually becoming a nice break rider, noticed him past few races, he's been going okay.
Edited by Alakagom on 09-06-2013 14:32
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 14:36
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Alakagom wrote:
Fuglsang could be actually real contender at Tour, looks much better than I ever seen him.
He did look very good, but I still think top 10 is the maximum he can reach. His problem in the past has been staying fresh for 3 weeks. Therefore, I'm reserving any judgement regarding him until the Tour.
Remember, he was excellent in the first week of the 2011 Vuelta, but faded later in the race. Wouldn't surprise me if that happens again, but we'll see.
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| RJCPS |
Posted on 09-06-2013 14:43
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cactus-jack wrote:
kumazan wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
Why not give Porte the podium atleast?
Because nobody cares about a 3rd place in a stage?
Froome seemed willing to step of bodies for the 2nd...
Read above. Green jersey fight. |
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| cosmic |
Posted on 09-06-2013 14:50
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RJCPS wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
kumazan wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
Why not give Porte the podium atleast?
Because nobody cares about a 3rd place in a stage?
Froome seemed willing to step of bodies for the 2nd...
Read above. Green jersey fight.
Which he'd only get with a stage win, since Meersman grabbed the intermediate sprint. |
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| RJCPS |
Posted on 09-06-2013 14:52
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cosmic wrote:
RJCPS wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
kumazan wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
Why not give Porte the podium atleast?
Because nobody cares about a 3rd place in a stage?
Froome seemed willing to step of bodies for the 2nd...
Read above. Green jersey fight.
Which he'd only get with a stage win, since Meersman grabbed the intermediate sprint.
True but I guess the same way I forgot about that, after a hard stage and tough climb he could have missed that piece of info. Idk. I would sprint for second just to make sure I did everything in my power to get the green after the 1st place was not available anymore.
Edited by RJCPS on 09-06-2013 15:03
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| fosforgasXIII |
Posted on 09-06-2013 15:48
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It seems that Porte is definitely capable to reach top 10 in the Tour, he was one of the best climbers in this Dauphiné. I don't think Sky will take a 1-2 double this year, but on the other hand, that's what I said last year about Froome. |
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| fosforgasXIII |
Posted on 09-06-2013 15:50
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RJCPS wrote:
cosmic wrote:
RJCPS wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
kumazan wrote:
cactus-jack wrote:
Why not give Porte the podium atleast?
Because nobody cares about a 3rd place in a stage?
Froome seemed willing to step of bodies for the 2nd...
Read above. Green jersey fight.
Which he'd only get with a stage win, since Meersman grabbed the intermediate sprint.
True but I guess the same way I forgot about that, after a hard stage and tough climb he could have missed that piece of info. Idk. I would sprint for second just to make sure I did everything in my power to get the green after the 1st place was not available anymore.
Maybe it was just a whole show-off by Froome, giving a mental kick to his opponents. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 17:24
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Froomey looking Good for the Tour  |
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 18:58
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
If Kirby says that "this is great" again, I'll turn off.
LOL yeah I think hes on skys wage bill |
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| Stromeon |
Posted on 09-06-2013 19:00
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Well a shockingly boring stage concludes a shockingly boring race 
When will Froome and co get caught?
At least De Marchi won
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 19:02
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Stromeon wrote:
Well a shockingly boring stage concludes a shockingly boring race
When will Froome and co get caught?
At least De Marchi won
hopefully soon cant bare seeing froome look like hes out on a sunday ride every race what a joke
Edited by deek12345 on 09-06-2013 19:03
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 09-06-2013 19:53
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F. Grappe, on Twitter, reckons that Froome's edge over every one else is such that he's literally riding one intensity zone below others.
That'd mean 5 to 10 % more power (to weight).  It doesn't look like much, but between the top athletes of a generation, that's huger than huge. Imagine Bolt running in 9"1 when his opponents would be stuck around 9"6 or 9"7. |
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| 547984 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 19:58
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Yeah, Froome using a substance which will show up at Vini 5 years from now...
baseballlover312, 06-03-14 : "Nuke Moscow...Don't worry Russia, we've got plenty of love to go around your cities"
Sarah Palin, 08-03-14 (CPAC, on Russian aggression) : "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke"
Big thanks to jdog for making this AMAZING userbar! |
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| XxMillad24Xx |
Posted on 09-06-2013 20:16
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I hate Froome...
Edited by XxMillad24Xx on 09-06-2013 20:16
"Cycling is now the the world's cleanest sport." - Chris Froome
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| jacobjc88 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 20:35
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547984 wrote:
Yeah, Froome using a substance which will show up at Vini 5 years from now...
Haha made me laugh. |
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| Bikex |
Posted on 09-06-2013 21:00
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Cycling is soo boring with a rider like Froome or more accurate with a team like sky and their "training methodes". I wonder how the other teams can't get the drug sky is using. I mean teams like BMC also have a big budget right? |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 09-06-2013 21:17
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vetooo @ammattipyoraily
#Dauphine, Stage 8, Risoul (last 10.90 km, 6.99 %, 762 m). Chris Froome (~68 kg): 29 min 15 sec, VAM 1563 m/h, 5.79 W/kg [CPL].
Very strong finish from Talansky (and good Day for Garmin in Suisse too):
vetooo @ammattipyoraily
...Talansky's performance was huge (last 3.3km). Talansky (~64kg): 9:06, 21.76 Kph, VAM 1774 m/h, 6.43 W/kg [CPL].
That Talansky number is just for the short bit where he attacked (so don't see 6.43W/kg and start bleating ) but great performance by him to run down the Sky duo. |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 09-06-2013 21:29
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Bikex wrote:
Cycling is soo boring with a rider like Froome or more accurate with a team like sky and their "training methodes". I wonder how the other teams can't get the drug sky is using. I mean teams like BMC also have a big budget right?
Maybe time will tell, but I definitely don't think they're using much stuff we haven't all heard about.
Marginal gains here would apply to a protocol that'd ensure them they'll never get caught, and will also get the maximum out of the products they're using. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 09-06-2013 21:32
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One thing for sure: they are not using Cera or a variant. That stuff made Sella, Schumacher, Ricco and co attack like mad men 
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