'Dale Posted July 16, 2013 Share I was pondering the similarities between Ventoux for the roadies and our very own Sani pass for the mtb guys. If you compare them, Ventoux has around 1500m climbing over 20.5kms and Sani pass has around 1300m of climbing over 21kms. But then compare the lovely smooth tarmac of Ventoux to the rutted, boulder strewn gravel road with river crossings, mud etc thrown in. what do you guys think? The faster you go on any surface, the tougher it gets. What's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted July 16, 2013 Share I think most people are kinda just hoping Contador would surprise us so that we're in for a thrilling final week. The reality is that Froome has now dropped him on 2 climbs and that'll knock his confidence big time. I think there's only one winner of this Tour de France and a deserved one as well barring any major catastrophe. I think if anyone is going to give Froome a run for his money, it's Quintana but he lacks experience big time. I do hope he wins a stage though as he's been fantastic to watch. Contador however, is definitely not as strong as he was a couple of years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted July 16, 2013 Share The faster you go on any surface, the tougher it gets. What's your point? I guess my point is I've ridden up Sani pass and I know how difficult it is and how long it took. To see these guys blast up those mountains at that speed is just mind boggling. I was trying to compare that climb to something similar that I have tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted July 16, 2013 Share So good to see that nearly every track athlete medal winner from London 2012 has been found guilty of doping. Couldn't tell.. laden with sarcasm? How funny tho, Victoria Baranova was the only one slotted for being on the testosterone. A Russian lady athlete busted for that, it's like a bad Rocky storyline. Come on lady, the doping world has moved on, it's all synthetic now. Edited July 16, 2013 by hellocolour Wez-O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 16, 2013 Share I guess my point is I've ridden up Sani pass and I know how difficult it is and how long it took. To see these guys blast up those mountains at that speed is just mind boggling. I was trying to compare that climb to something similar that I have tried. Gotcha, jimmy'.Just add 200 plus of tarmac to it, alongside it being the 13th or something stage. Yoh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOK695 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Gotcha, jimmy'.Just add 200 plus of tarmac to it, alongside it being the 13th or something stage. Yoh! Are these guys human? Edited July 16, 2013 by LOOK695 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 16, 2013 Share Are these guys human? I guess that's what professional means. Just dunno how 41 year old Jens does it and HD even feature - breakaways, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeek Posted July 16, 2013 Share How funny tho, Victoria Baranova was the only one slotted for being on the testosterone. A Russian lady athlete busted for that, it's like a bad Rocky storyline. Come on lady, the doping world has moved on, it's all synthetic now. Whaha!!! Guess it coulda been worse though, a woman from a former East Germany territory perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted July 16, 2013 Share Tour tech Wonder if Andy had anything to do with colour choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted July 16, 2013 Share Happy Birthday to Miguel Indurain today Interesting from lequip showing who is who in grand tours today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted July 16, 2013 Share Seeing more tweets that Pinot will not start today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 16, 2013 Share PLEASE place all doping-related posts here https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/128409-froome-voooom/page__st__64 This thread is dedicated to the beauty and thrill of road racing. Andrew Steer, gummibear and jaxtun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted July 16, 2013 Share PLEASE place all doping-related posts here https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/128409-froome-voooom/page__st__64 This thread is dedicated to the beauty and thrill of road racing. What about posts mocking those that keep going on about doping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted July 16, 2013 Share At the top of Mont Ventoux: What will today bring for Peter the Great. http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2013/07/15/2/plg_cycling_stage15_plg_cycling_stage15_plg5128_670.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted July 16, 2013 Share Bicycling SA @Bicycling_SA1mRT @tourdejose: With his first prize money, Nairo Quintana bought his mum a washing machine :-) Warren_G and TALUS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted July 16, 2013 Share Bicycling SA @Bicycling_SA1mRT @tourdejose: With his first prize money, Nairo Quintana bought his mum a washing machine :-) He knew there would be plenty of dirty cycling clothes coming up !! Tumbleweed, EZRider and gummibear 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now