Mikey1874 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 First stage sprint coming up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) A better day for Colombia Fernando Gaviria in first Tour stage won today so has Yellow Jersey Edited July 7, 2018 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Chris Froome crashed near end but is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Day 2, nice weather, flat stage, easy peasy...... Lots of crashes and a couple of abadonments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Uuugghhh, hate to do this but it's the dirtiest ''sport'' out there and barely worth watching anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just now, Cade said: Day 2, nice weather, flat stage, easy peasy...... Lots of crashes and a couple of abadonments Is Chris Novak Armstrong still in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Absolute carnage in the alps today. Almost all of the big name the sprinters have now abandoned the race. Sagan must be smug as feck as he's more or less got no competition for the green jersey any more. 7 abandons today, if you count Uran's non-start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Wondering how 'asthmatic' Geraint Thomas is going to turn out to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 47 minutes ago, Boof said: Wondering how 'asthmatic' Geraint Thomas is going to turn out to be... Two stages in a row. I would say very Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Gutted for Vincenzo Nibali. Hope Sky let G go if he's got the better form. Imagine a Welsh winner of the TDF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Froome being assaulted I hear. Frequently. Edited July 20, 2018 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: Froome being assaulted I hear. Frequently. Cretin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 2 hours ago, Cade said: Cretin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Striking French farmers have blocked the road with hay bales and sprayed CS gas into the peloton. Race was halted for a good long time while the Gendarmes restored order and riders got medical attention. Absolute chaos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Seems that the CS gas actually came from the Gendarmes who were trying to clear the farmers off the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Cade said: Seems that the CS gas actually came from the Gendarmes who were trying to clear the farmers off the road Just seen the highlights of that. It looks like Inspector Clouseau was involved in the incident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Spoiler Phillipe Gilbert's crash while leading the descent was pretty spectacular. Just in case folk haven't seen today's action and are going to watch later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 On 24/07/2018 at 17:22, Boof said: Hide contents Phillipe Gilbert's crash while leading the descent was pretty spectacular. Just in case folk haven't seen today's action and are going to watch later. In further proof these boys are tough as leather he finished the stage but had to pull out before todays stage with a broken kneecap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Tazio said: In further proof these boys are tough as leather he finished the stage but had to pull out before todays stage with a broken kneecap. Pretty amazing photo of it as well. Probably not great to cycle 60km with a broken knee. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/44954769?ns_campaign=bbc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport&ns_mchannel=social Edited July 25, 2018 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Taking a dive down a wee ravine Getting rescued Messed his leg up Hilariously, he won the combativity award for most aggressive rider of the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Think that's G won it now. Chuffed for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky999 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Jamhammer said: Think that's G won it now. Chuffed for him Careful, still a TT and mountain stage to go. Things can change in a second. Although when he does cross the line in Paris i'll be delighted for him as well? 2 things i saw in yesterdays stage Looked like Barguille took something from under his saddle and put it in his back pocket and im sure i saw Froome mouth words to Thomas to the effect "I cant win this/ youve won this" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The format of the race this year has made it exciting to the last day. Putting the individual TT on the last day of proper racing has really shaken things up. Riders have to guess how they'll perform in that TT ad how fresh they'll be and work out how much time they need over other people. How much energy to expend going up the mountains and how much to hold in reserve for the TT has added an extra dimension to the tactics and strategy this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Cade said: Taking a dive down a wee ravine Getting rescued Messed his leg up Hilariously, he won the combativity award for most aggressive rider of the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 8 hours ago, Sharky999 said: Careful, still a TT and mountain stage to go. Things can change in a second. Although when he does cross the line in Paris i'll be delighted for him as well? 2 things i saw in yesterdays stage Looked like Barguille took something from under his saddle and put it in his back pocket and im sure i saw Froome mouth words to Thomas to the effect "I cant win this/ youve won this" Oh I know it's not won until it's won but I don't think G will lose enough time in the TT to lose the race. He's the strongest rider in the bunch. IMO only Froome is capable of beating him and he was struggling yesterday, which is very unusual. Most exciting race for a wee while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Jamhammer said: Oh I know it's not won until it's won but I don't think G will lose enough time in the TT to lose the race. He's the strongest rider in the bunch. IMO only Froome is capable of beating him and he was struggling yesterday, which is very unusual. Most exciting race for a wee while. Unusual for Froome at the TDF, not so unusual for someone doing the TDF after winning the Giro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Sharky999 said: Looked like Barguille took something from under his saddle and put it in his back pocket Could have been the timing transponder that all the bikes have fitted nowadays for Dimension Data statistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky999 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 7 hours ago, Tazio said: Could have been the timing transponder that all the bikes have fitted nowadays for Dimension Data statistics. Possibly, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 All set up for a crazy last two days. Up two HC category climbs including the Tourmalet today, then the individual TT tomorrow before champagne in Paris on Sunday. It's all up for grabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky999 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Peter Sagan seriously struggling up the first big climb ☹️☹️ He looks like Shlt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Saw Sagan's interview last night - he also felt like shit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 11 hours ago, Cade said: All set up for a crazy last two days. Up two HC category climbs including the Tourmalet today, then the individual TT tomorrow before champagne in Paris on Sunday. It's all up for grabs. And Thomas gains another 6 seconds after all that today Meantime for those who don't know him http://www.itv.com/news/2018-07-27/how-geraint-thomas-rose-from-cycling-at-a-club-in-cardiff-to-tour-de-france-champion-in-waiting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Around 3.30pm for the final main action tomorrow Eurosport and ITV 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 G’s to lose tomorrow. Imagine how he must be feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 All it takes is one slip on this final TT and everything can change. Three weeks of hard work can be undone in an instant. Usually the TT is in the first week or very early in the 2nd, so you have time to repair any damage done. Nailbiting stuff tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Geraint Thomas wins the Tour de France Chris Froome 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Well done Thomas. I suppose the Welsh are feeling like we did when Murray won Wimbledon. Hopefully this will lead to an upsurge in Welsh cycling success unlike the lack of follow on from Murray and tennis in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 If Dumoulin can get himself a decent team, he'd be in proper contention for every Grand Tour he entered. Great to see Geraint's hard work for the team being rewarded with the biggest prize there is in road cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Pleased that Froome hasn’t won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Team Asthmatic wins again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: Team Asthmatic wins again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 13 hours ago, Cade said: Out of interest; given what we know about Team Sky, why should we give Geraint Thomas the benefit of the doubt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Looking forward, I see next year's Grand Départ is in Brussels followed by a TTT on day 2 - also in Brussels. Any ideas when the remainder of the route gets released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 GT set to do a bolter from team Asthmatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 Starts tomorrow. Though Cheis Froome is missing perhaps more of a loss is Mark Cavendish not picked by his team after illness and loss of form though he was building up. Maybe more open this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Cav's too old now and the last two years of injury and illness have more or less ended his road racing career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Looking forward to this as always. Shame about Cav. Hate the “dual” team leader thing at Ineos, again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 PEDal power time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 5 hours ago, ri Alban said: PEDal power time. You are getting very boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 12 hours ago, Jamhammer said: Looking forward to this as always. Shame about Cav. Hate the “dual” team leader thing at Ineos, again Thomas is the leader. But it's because Bernal is so good. He is actually Bookies favourite. So it is reality of having two cyclists that can win but not knowing how it will go. It might also be to the lessons learned when Froome was better than Wiggins in 2012. The reality is they have proven they can work as a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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