Tazio Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Never again will I complain about having to ride up Dundas Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Tazio said: Here are couple of little ones from this years tour to amuse you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Ewan already 7 mins down in todays stage, greipel quits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 The Alps are bonny, likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Oaaft, Herschi will be suffering from shock after that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Not many left in the yellow Jersey group and still over 30km to go for them! Sare yin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 This is a proper alpine stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Stage profile like a yale key. Those are the best ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Looks like Annemiek Van Vleuten is out of the Giro Rosa after a big crash near the end. Bloody shame as she was almost guaranteed to win another to add to her total as she was well in front of the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I really hope the 2 ineos boys get caught 😂 highly doubtful though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) They should both get off their bikes and push them over the line at the exact same time. Edited September 17, 2020 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Ineos did something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I'm expecting Sagan to try and get away at that catagory 4 climb, he needs full points at the intermediate sprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I'm expecting Sagan to try and get away at that catagory 4 climb, he needs full points at the intermediate sprint. I think Sagan has blown it this year. Lots of quotes from him about hating indoor training and not being interested in it. I think he’s just come into the race not ready for a grand tour, and possibly underestimated the competition as there aren’t as many pure sprinters as in previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tazio said: I think Sagan has blown it this year. Lots of quotes from him about hating indoor training and not being interested in it. I think he’s just come into the race not ready for a grand tour, and possibly underestimated the competition as there aren’t as many pure sprinters as in previous years. I don't think he's been the same since he split up with his Mrs either. It's a big ask to to win the Green Jersey now, but not impossible. He's had a couple of weeks training outside now so he needs to at least give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Sagan's just not been at it at all. His sprints have been half-hearted (other than the one that got him relegated) and he seems more or less resigned to not winning the Green Jersey this year. Having said that, anything can happen in road racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Cade said: Sagan's just not been at it at all. His sprints have been half-hearted (other than the one that got him relegated) and he seems more or less resigned to not winning the Green Jersey this year. Having said that, anything can happen in road racing. Aye, he's not looking too enthusiastic today either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Well that was a lot of shite. Who's in charge of the tactics at Bora? Craig Levein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 A total bore of a stage could end up turning into something legendary now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Anderson does it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cade said: Anderson does it again Seriously impressive ride from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 So the main thing I decided when I was out for a wee 20km spin after today’s stage is this. Pogacar in Roglic’s team, wins the tour. Roglic in Pogacar’s team, top 10 in the tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 TT today Paris tomorrow It's over already(!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Cade said: It's over already(!) Roglic puncture Roglic second puncture Dog on the road... Not over until the bikes are over the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Not sure I'll bother watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 TTs are awful television, might tune in towards the end for the main contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Cade said: TTs are awful television, might tune in towards the end for the main contenders. Today’s is a good one if you enjoy watching people in pain. Caleb Ewan has had one of the most miserable hours of his life on this. All the sprinters are going to be miserable as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Oh, and if you just want to see the top guys they start the time trials around 4pm . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 People in pain you say? Aye, OK, you've twisted my arm. I do like seeing riders being taken over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Le Mans 24h is on the other Eurosport, I'll switch between them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cade said: Le Mans 24h is on the other Eurosport, I'll switch between them Do you stay up all through the night to watch that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Surprised to see Tony Martin done by a guy that started 3 minutes later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Surprised to see Tony Martin done by a guy that started 3 minutes later. Tony Martin is always spoken of in awe by commentators but sadly that’s due to his history now. He can still pull the team along on stages but he’s not at the races in terms of actual TT stages these days. I was actually surprised to see he’s the current German TT champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 What's the time limit today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: What's the time limit today? It’s pretty generous I think they mentioned 1’20” earlier on. They can’t run the risk of any of the big sprinters not making Paris. I’ll be switching over to ITV4 when their coverage starts as David Millar always offers good insight into TT stages as it was his speciality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I thought I heard someone say it was 1 hour 8 mins, a few mins ago, could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I thought I heard someone say it was 1 hour 8 mins, a few mins ago, could be wrong. It’s all dependant on the winning time as it will be a percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, Tazio said: It’s all dependant on the winning time as it will be a percentage. I thought Sam Bennett sounded a little worried in his interview, that's why I was asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cade Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Greedy Jambo said: Do you stay up all through the night to watch that? Done that a few times over the years but haven't prepared all-nighter supplies this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Cade said: Done that a few times over the years but haven't prepared all-nighter supplies this time around. Haa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) I'm not sure that anyone is going to beat Cavagna, purely because everyone is knackered. Edited September 19, 2020 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Greedy Jambo said: I'm not sure that anyone is going to beat Cavagna, purely because everyone is knackered. It’s a mix of that and them not caring too much as their place in the race is pretty much decided. It will be a pretty special effort to beat it even if they were all going for it. It will be interesting who gets the KOM for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tazio said: It’s a mix of that and them not caring too much as their place in the race is pretty much decided. It will be a pretty special effort to beat it even if they were all going for it. It will be interesting who gets the KOM for today. If anyone can do it, it's wout van aert though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Pinot may as well have had a cup of tea when he was standing waiting for his other bike to be brought off the car. Could they not have had it ready for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Pinot may as well have had a cup of tea when he was standing waiting for his other bike to be brought off the car. Could they not have had it ready for him I think there are pretty nailed on rules in regard to how a bike swap can happen. It’s all on the gamble of how much time you save by not struggling up a horrible climb on a bike that puts you in a very uncomfortable position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Well I think Van Aert has proved the bike swap is the way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Pogacar giving this a real go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, redjambo said: Pogacar giving this a real go. If, and it’s a big if, he was to do it you’ll have watched the most dramatic win since Lemond beat Fignon on the last day of the tour. I’d love him to do it so I’ve probably cursed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Just now, Tazio said: If, and it’s a big if, he was to do it you’ll have watched the most dramatic win since Lemond beat Fignon on the last day of the tour. I’d love him to do it so I’ve probably cursed him. He probably won't do it, but the Richie Porte battle for 3rd as well is making this quite an interesting TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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