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Tuesday, July 3 - Tour de France, Stage 3: Orchies - Boulogne, 197km
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:04
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Morkov is really a great fighter. |
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| Rin |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:05
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CountArach wrote:
Now, if my memory serves there are no WT points for holding the mountain jersey, right? Can someone clarrify this form me? Obviously, Morkov is out there mostly for publicity (which would help to ensure any future wildcards that Saxobank may need).
The Tour got more money to spend out for the teams, so there is also for example more money for wearing the jersey through the stages.
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| CountArach |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:06
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Rin wrote:
CountArach wrote:
Now, if my memory serves there are no WT points for holding the mountain jersey, right? Can someone clarrify this form me? Obviously, Morkov is out there mostly for publicity (which would help to ensure any future wildcards that Saxobank may need).
The Tour got more money to spend out for the teams, so there is also for example more money for wearing the jersey through the stages.
I'm surprised there aren't more RSNT boys trying to attack then. They probably haven't been paid in a while 
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| Rin |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:09
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I think they would need to win the Tour and every jersey to have a bit compensation for the salary that isn't paid
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:33
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CountArach wrote:
Rin wrote:
CountArach wrote:
Now, if my memory serves there are no WT points for holding the mountain jersey, right? Can someone clarrify this form me? Obviously, Morkov is out there mostly for publicity (which would help to ensure any future wildcards that Saxobank may need).
The Tour got more money to spend out for the teams, so there is also for example more money for wearing the jersey through the stages.
I'm surprised there aren't more RSNT boys trying to attack then. They probably haven't been paid in a while
You got your answer from here
Amazing sight here - eight RadioShack riders at the front of the chasing group...
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| Vien |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:34
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So that was guarantee #1 of this Tour. ##2 will be Gesink's fall 
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:38
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Brajkovic is the first casualty of the day. No injuries though and back racing.
Edited by Alakagom on 03-07-2012 13:38
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| SweatyViking |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:39
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Anyone else who think the peloton isn't interested enough to chase down the break today? |
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| Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:46
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SweatyViking wrote:
Anyone else who think the peloton isn't interested enough to chase down the break today?
And let Grivko wear yellow? I don't think so.
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| chris01 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 13:54
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I love the name on Peter Sagans bike, the "Tourminator."
Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring.
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| SotD |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:07
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I don't think the break got any chance, even if Grivko wasn't there.
Eddy might have this as his only last shot on his own, Sagan wants to win, Gilbert wants to win. Valverde probably also, and Chavanel might want to try something aswell...
Cancellara obviously want the jersey, so Grivko cannot win by more than ~ 30 seconds. And if they are that close, why not take them all back and go for the stage for Cancellara also. He was the strongest up the hill on stage 1, so the 7% 700m. finish should also suit him fairly well. Not as well as Sagan though.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:15
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SotD wrote:
I don't think the break got any chance, even if Grivko wasn't there.
Eddy might have this as his only last shot on his own, Sagan wants to win, Gilbert wants to win. Valverde probably also, and Chavanel might want to try something aswell...
Cancellara obviously want the jersey, so Grivko cannot win by more than ~ 30 seconds. And if they are that close, why not take them all back and go for the stage for Cancellara also. He was the strongest up the hill on stage 1, so the 7% 700m. finish should also suit him fairly well. Not as well as Sagan though.
This. Too many hungry teams to let them go all the way...
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:15
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Rain is predicted for the finish/other parts of the race.
Let's hope it stays dry, though! |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:17
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Ian Butler wrote:
Rain is predicted for the finish/other parts of the race.
Let's hope it stays dry, though!
Yeah,m the road is up and down in last 30 kilometres, dont know itf the roads are narrow,but it could be very dangerous.
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| chris01 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:18
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If it is raining near the end I can see 1 or 2 GC contenders crashing out on those narrow roads. Let's hope it doesn't happen though!
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| CountArach |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:22
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Jens Voigt: "I'm not working, I want more money." 
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:23
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Funny ...second commentator at czech televison today (i just turn it on, so i am not sure who it is, but sounds like Padrnos) told the story about how he was with Sagan on training once and only.
They were at the 15% or more gradient on the short hill and Sagan rode a while only on his back wheel and was answering a phone call at the same time. Sounds like some parody shite 
Edited by Avin Wargunnson on 03-07-2012 14:24
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| CountArach |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:36
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Eisel intentionally boxing Sagan in there, as well as trying to shoulder him off Cavendish's wheel.
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:39
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Greenedge tried to do too big a leadout, and it cost them.
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| samdiatmh |
Posted on 03-07-2012 14:40
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was in Van Hummel or Sagan 2nd in that one? |
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