Sooperstar Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Just like Wiggins had Froome to thank for his Maillot Jaune last year Totally. I just hadn't realised quite how much of a team sport cycling was until the Olympics last year. I knew there were teams, but I didn't understand the way they worked. I always just assumed that each individual within the team was out to do the best for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wiggins was carried round by his top team last year, Froome winning stages with some EPIC riding and stamina that Wiggins doesn't have in his locker. Wiggins not riding as he was told that Froome would be the priority ... then fakes and injury. He'd have to do the work on the climbs a he knows he'd be found out. I'm not a fan of Wiggins at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wiggins is a superb Time Trialist. He destroyed everyone inthe timetrials last year then relied on his team to help him in the mountains and preserve his lead. Froome is a good climber and an OK time trialist. He's had to win it the hard way, attacking in the mountains then mainting the gap in the time trials. IF Froome makes to Paris in yellow then it will be even more of a team effort than it was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wiggins is a superb Time Trialist. He destroyed everyone inthe timetrials last year then relied on his team to help him in the mountains and preserve his lead. Froome is a good climber and an OK time trialist. He's had to win it the hard way, attacking in the mountains then mainting the gap in the time trials. IF Froome makes to Paris in yellow then it will be even more of a team effort than it was last year. Not sure about that, given the team has been obliterated this tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Not sure about that, given the team has been obliterated this tour. Not sure obliterated would be the right term, they've had various riders pace and then drop off to let another pace and it seems to have worked, however - you're right in the sense that other teams appear to have stronger overall riders - Movistar for example always seem to have 2 or 3 riders toward the end of each stage , whereas Sky have either Froome on his own or Froome being protected by Porte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Sky have lost riders because they've ridden themselves into the ground for the team. They have been happy to just smother most attacks from other teams and lead a decent pace. They've not really gone out on an attack themselves at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Now pishin' doon big style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Jealous of the riders today, up there in freezing cold rain. Lucky feckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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conn artist Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Where can I see a video of this????!!!! Greatest thing ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Where can I see a video of this????!!!! Greatest thing ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Just been sent that - quality filming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Tart Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Froom nailing the final mountain stage once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Froome should have properly decked that idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Very enjoyable tour this year. Lots to enjoy alongisde Froome's excellent win. Quintana is so impressive and I love riders like Sagan who enjoy themselves so much. Also good to see old man Jens leading for a bit at the ripe age of 42! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 As I said at the start of the thread I had an irrational dislike for Froome pre Tour but must admit he's been very impressive/aggressive and ridden like a champion at times even without his team. Armstrongesque at times, (Dunno if that's a good thing). Fair play, deserved win. Quintana looks very promising and Porte too. Roll on 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 That's brilliant! Is it just me or has there been an increase in dickheads on the mountain stages this year? Who in their right mind dresses up in a pink vest, luminous green leggings and runs alongside cyclists. Fud got what he deserved. Will be sad when it all ends, really enjoyed the 3 hour 'highlights' show on NBCSN every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refreshment Barrier Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Been another great tour, froome thoroughly deserved and fitting to see 1 2 3 finishing 1 2 3 Looking forward to the evening finish in paris tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big D Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 That's brilliant! Is it just me or has there been an increase in dickheads on the mountain stages this year? Who in their right mind dresses up in a pink vest, luminous green leggings and runs alongside cyclists. Fud got what he deserved. Will be sad when it all ends, really enjoyed the 3 hour 'highlights' show on NBCSN every night. Nope, there appear to be far more clowns (parrots, beloved cartoon characters) at the tour than before. I hope the increase in the number of fans from these islands is not the reason. But, surely if you are a fan of cycling, the last thing you would do is to run beside the riders, pat them or throw water (or urine) at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Even the riders are saying there are more clowns this year, Jens Voigt mentioned on his blog. Here's another nice bit of justice by other fans http://www.youtube.com/watch?client=mv-google&hl=en&gl=GB&v=klo2mXbB3cQ&nomobile=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 I am so ready for this today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Nice late start too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 If Jens doesn't make a break for it I'll be gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 A friend and her husband are in Paris with tickets for the ticketed area. Not even slightly jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvm32 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What an incredible show the organisers are putting on, looks stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Garcia Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Looks incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 That massive truck plonked in front of the Arc kind of ruins the effect a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Great stuff by David Millar. That's the way to ride your last ever stage of the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Less than 4k left. I'm a bit sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Well thats it for another year. Well done to Froome. no-one came close. I think they need to make points for intermediate sprints less. Sagan is a great rider but hardly the best sprinter. The light show on the Arc was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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