The 100th Edition Of The Tour de France: Chirps, Opinions, News, Updates.

[X-Man]

'Berto's back,...and he's coming,... Hard!.

 

But the question ... Did Saxo give too much today? Hope they left enough gas in the tank for tomorrow and Sunday.

 

Sure was great seeing Berto turning on the gas!

[Jaco-fiets]

I missed the stage and highlights. Seems Contador took time out of Froome on a flat stage. Who would have thought? Reckon there will be some surprises come the Alps..................

[gtr1]

Awesome gutter riding today! That's tougher than a mountain stage. Saxo were fantastic when they split the field with 30 k's to go. Had 6 riders in front group of 14. Race on !!

[djsam]

Cavendish may have won but I am sure even he appreciated the lead out from 30km out today...: there's a word... for this teamsaxo "owned" this stage spectacular to watch...

[Vetseun]

'Berto's back,...and he's coming,... Hard!.

Love it!!

[Vetseun]

Awesome gutter riding today! That's tougher than a mountain stage. Saxo were fantastic when they split the field with 30 k's to go. Had 6 riders in front group of 14. Race on !!

very impressive display

[Vetseun]

You can count on Ten Dam to fight till the end. He is a tough customer.

 

Here is a photo of him in the 2011 tour:

 

And some people say that cycling is a sissie sport

[T-Bob]

any one else stoked that 'dale changed his avatar? The world feels less creepy.

[NotSoBigBen]

Just wondering if our man Chris maybe shouldn't have taken or at least kept the yellow so early in the race ...

[Tumbleweed]

 

Stalker?

 

Is that his fiancee Michelle?

[SwissVan]

 

 

So far no one has come up with a formula to beat Sky or Froome however stage 9 (also coincidently on a Sunday) has shown how it could be achieved...by attacking Sky early in the stage and not leaving it until the last climb.

 

Teamwork between the various teams (Spanish speaking ones plus a one or 2 others like Garmin Omega Pharma) might well be required.

 

 

I told u so.... I told u so....just got the stage wrong

Major test coming up for Sky and Froome, did Saxo burn their matches??

Time will tell

[splat]

I don't know if this has been discussed yet, but does anyone else think that Cavendish has lost his edge?

 

I mean, he left Sky last year in a big huff because their green jersey aspirations didn't match his, so here he is with a whole team dedicated to him and he doesn't seem to be doing any better.

 

Are the other just better? Or has the whole team and lead-out not reached full potential yet?

 

Your thoughts?

 

Perhaps I spoke too soon?

[Zook]

Contador served up a tactical masterclass. I love it when they do things I would never have thought of.

[kosmonooit]

Just wondering if our man Chris maybe shouldn't have taken or at least kept the yellow so early in the race ...

 

Make hay whilst the sun shine! Sure its a burden but to get ahead whilst you can is there thinking (I think)

[kosmonooit]

Perhaps I spoke too soon?

 

Everyone seems pretty wasted yesterday ... And Peta the Great got it wrong

[GrumpyOldGuy]

But the question ... Did Saxo give too much today? Hope they left enough gas in the tank for tomorrow and Sunday.

 

Sure was great seeing Berto turning on the gas!

 

Yah, hope so, but Berto is an old tour campaigner, he has seen it all before so I dont think he will make that mistake, today is a stage for the breakaway, so my guess is you wont see 'Berto or Saxo the whole day, unless he sees a chance for more time they will have an active rest day.