|
Le Tour de France 2014 - Stage 9 - Gérardmer - Mulhouse
|
| Nin1388 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 14:04
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1565
Joined: 04-09-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Hoping Trek factory racing can do something in the tour. Andy Schleck is out. Frank Schleck and Zubeldia are way down in GC now. Their sprinter Danny Van Poppel is also out. Its been poor TdF for them so far. |
| |
|
|
| Nin1388 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 14:07
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1565
Joined: 04-09-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Iguwell wrote:
I don't really see why Astana don't take a break and let them slide to 7-8 minutes. They shouldn't be too worried about anyone in the break for the GC.
According to TdF website GALLOPIN is still in break. Maybe for that. |
| |
|
|
| Iguwell |
Posted on 13-07-2014 14:09
|
Domestique
Posts: 423
Joined: 18-07-2010
PCM$: 200.00
|
Nin1388 wrote:
Iguwell wrote:
I don't really see why Astana don't take a break and let them slide to 7-8 minutes. They shouldn't be too worried about anyone in the break for the GC.
According to TdF website GALLOPIN is still in break. Maybe for that.
But if they lose the jersey to Gallopin they will longer be alone in controlling the coming mountain stages. Surely they would be able to make an alliance with Lotto who could appreciate the yellow jersey more than Astana. |
| |
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 25-11-2024 08:04
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| Nin1388 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 14:16
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1565
Joined: 04-09-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Iguwell wrote:
Nin1388 wrote:
Iguwell wrote:
I don't really see why Astana don't take a break and let them slide to 7-8 minutes. They shouldn't be too worried about anyone in the break for the GC.
According to TdF website GALLOPIN is still in break. Maybe for that.
But if they lose the jersey to Gallopin they will longer be alone in controlling the coming mountain stages. Surely they would be able to make an alliance with Lotto who could appreciate the yellow jersey more than Astana.
If Gallopin was not a climber, then they would have been okay with it. To give away like even 3-4 minutes. We do know Gallopin can also climb well.
Now gap is already 3min, they may give away yellow jersey but dont want too bigger gap.
Becasue stranger things have happened in TdF in past like in 2006 Oscar Periero got 30min on Landis i break, and then made like very difficult for Landis. Same with Voecklar in 2011 when he did not let go of jersey untill stage 19, I think. |
| |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 13-07-2014 14:21
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
Nin1388 wrote:
Iguwell wrote:
Nin1388 wrote:
Iguwell wrote:
I don't really see why Astana don't take a break and let them slide to 7-8 minutes. They shouldn't be too worried about anyone in the break for the GC.
According to TdF website GALLOPIN is still in break. Maybe for that.
But if they lose the jersey to Gallopin they will longer be alone in controlling the coming mountain stages. Surely they would be able to make an alliance with Lotto who could appreciate the yellow jersey more than Astana.
If Gallopin was not a climber, then they would have been okay with it. To give away like even 3-4 minutes. We do know Gallopin can also climb well.
Now gap is already 3min, they may give away yellow jersey but dont want too bigger gap.
Becasue stranger things have happened in TdF in past like in 2006 Oscar Periero got 30min on Landis i break, and then made like very difficult for Landis. Same with Voecklar in 2011 when he did not let go of jersey untill stage 19, I think.
Gallopin is not a climber and really can't be compared with Periero, sure he is a punchy rider but will easily lose 30 + minutes in every real mountain stage
Edited by Strydz on 13-07-2014 14:21
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Nin1388 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 14:39
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1565
Joined: 04-09-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Its a strange thing for Astana. Even if they lose it today, then they will have yellow jersey back tomorrow. At least they get 1 day break. |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:04
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Tony Vuelta Stage 2.0 |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:09
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
NBC making life very easy for BBL
 |
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:17
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
I really don't get Europcar. Are they riding for favours or hope to get Rolland back into GC contention because with 20 guys hanging on their wheels, they have little chance to get the stage win if they catch Tony Martin. But then again, it's Europcar, they always race even if it doesn't make sense, makes them an enjoyable team.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| TimoCycling |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:17
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1765
Joined: 27-08-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
Wtf is this shit? Why is nobody in the 2nd group riding? Soo tiring this. It's obvious that Europcar sucks. |
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:19
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
It's PCM logic at its best. Europcar have 3 riders so they do the work, nevermind that other teams are featured with two riders too (BMC, Katusha, ALM). 
EDIT If Europcar riders attack, Europcar don't chase anymore and the whole gorup just waits to get caught by peloton. Yeah. 
Edited by Shonak on 13-07-2014 15:20
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:20
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Can Tony take polka dots jersey today? |
| |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:24
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
Kirchen_75 wrote:
Can Tony take polka dots jersey today?
No he can't, Kadri and De Marchi will be tied once De Marchi crosses in 2nd
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:26
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
what useless bunch of cowardish non-racers that group is.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:27
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
Shonak wrote:
what useless bunch of cowardish non-racers that group is.
How a group that size could not of caught Martin is beyond me, it's only Le Tour so why race?
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:29
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
So watching the sprint for 3rd means Purito is going for the Polka Dots, good move in my opinion
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:32
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Strydz wrote:
Kirchen_75 wrote:
Can Tony take polka dots jersey today?
No he can't, Kadri and De Marchi will be tied once De Marchi crosses in 2nd
I think he can theres a cat 3 climb left Tony will score 2 pts de Marchi 1 and both will be on 18 so in this case GC decides I think and Tony will be higher in GC than de Marchi |
| |
|
|
| cio93 |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:32
|
World Champion
Posts: 10845
Joined: 29-10-2007
PCM$: 500.00
|
Strydz wrote:
Kirchen_75 wrote:
Can Tony take polka dots jersey today?
No he can't, Kadri and De Marchi will be tied once De Marchi crosses in 2nd
Yes he can and will. He's one point behind, will at least make that up on the cat3 climb now and is tied with De Marchi, but has won the higher ranked climb with the cat1 right now, which is what I think decides who gets to wear it in case of a tie.
Edited by cio93 on 13-07-2014 15:33
|
| |
|
|
| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:32
|
World Champion
Posts: 11971
Joined: 21-07-2012
PCM$: 400.00
|
Kittel and Demare outside the time limit?
|
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 13-07-2014 15:34
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
machado ha... dude profits big time gc-wise and still only looks around instead of working for more than a couple of meters
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
