jcza Posted June 7, 2013 Share I'm hoping Andy gets it together, we need competition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 7, 2013 Share Well, jcza... Radioshack' not looking sharp. Turn to veteran Kloden for GC maybe? From velonews Tour de France will lack one of the sport’s brightest stars this year, as Fabian Cancellara (RadioShack-Leopard) will skip the 100th edition to focus on the world championships, to be held in Florence, Italy. Today’s news comes at a tough time for what’s now the RadioShack-Leopard team, as it announced earlier Friday that Chris Horner would not be able to take the start due to knee issues that led to surgery. Further, Andy Schleck has proven unable to rebound from a crash at last year’s Critérium du Dauphiné, in which he broke his sacrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 7, 2013 Share Kloden retired I thought? Saw the news that Cancellara is out. What a shambles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 9, 2013 Share With everyone else out, folding or just plain under performing does that mean Jens will be No1 for the TdF team! Edited June 9, 2013 by hellocolour carbon29er 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 9, 2013 Share “The truth is that I don’t know where I am, although I have thinned down a lot and I’m almost back to my in-form weight,” Schleck said. “Out of necessity, I’ve learned to be cautious and I prefer to be a bit sceptical [about my Tour chances]. I’ll know more in week. Baby boetie Schleckie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted June 10, 2013 Share Thank goodness Cavendish saw the error of his ways in joining Sky and moved to Quickstep. At least now there are 7 stages of le Tour that we will see a different train on the front! Denny Menchov, T-Bob and Cav' 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted June 10, 2013 Share “The truth is that I don’t know where I am, although I have thinned down a lot and I’m almost back to my in-form weight,” Schleck said. “Out of necessity, I’ve learned to be cautious and I prefer to be a bit sceptical [about my Tour chances]. I’ll know more in week. Baby boetie SchleckieOne wonders if baby Schleck has learnt to ride a TT though?Shame would really like to see the guy back in contention again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted June 10, 2013 Share The next 19 days are going to be very long. Maybe it's replay time of some of the classics from the 90's when men were men and everyone else was doped. Perhaps the '97 vhs of Big Jan taking advantage of The Eagle's inability to absorb enough EPO to remain competitive and defend his jersey. GrumpyOldGuy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOldGuy Posted June 10, 2013 Share The next 19 days are going to be very long. Maybe it's replay time of some of the classics from the 90's when men were men and everyone else was doped. Perhaps the '97 vhs of Big Jan taking advantage of The Eagle's inability to absorb enough EPO to remain competitive and defend his jersey. I have some VHS tapes of the old Giro's as well, early 2000 I think, good grief, those were crazy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 11, 2013 Share “The balance is good, very good. My sensations are good, regardless of how the GC stands,” Contador said Sunday. “I believe that I will arrive in optimum condition for the Tour. I am not going to say if it’s better or worse than other years; that’s something to see in the race. But I am at least as good as other years."Contador, at conclusion of Dauphine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 11, 2013 Share “Every day is a useful test to prepare for the Tour de France. There is only one target: be at the top to fight for the green jersey. If I find other chances here I’ll be ready, but for me it’s important to see my form improving.” Sagan at Td Suisse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 11, 2013 Share Ryder Hesjedal’s participation in this year’s Tour de France looks to remain on track, with the Canadian fortunately not suffering any fractures in the bad crash he had during today’s third stage of the Tour de Suisse. Read more: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/14751/Multiple-severe-contusions-for-Hesjedal-but-no-fractures.aspx#ixzz2VwAb9fEt Wez-O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 12, 2013 Share The Tour de France organiser will take the race up the Alpe d’Huez twice in one day to celebrate its 100th edition. However, according to Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-Quick Step), its inclusion of the never-before-used descent of the Col de Sarenne is careless. “I was excited to see it, but I must say that I am negatively surprised,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “The road is old, narrow and no guardrails. One error and you’ll go straight down 30 metres. To send us there is irresponsible.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted June 12, 2013 Share “The balance is good, very good. My sensations are good, regardless of how the GC stands,” Contador said Sunday. “I believe that I will arrive in optimum condition for the Tour. I am not going to say if it’s better or worse than other years; that’s something to see in the race. But I am at least as good as other years." Contador, at conclusion of Dauphineinteresting... Hope for the sake of the race he is right. I think he can compete with Froome in the mountains and if his form improves maybe he'll be a bit stronger, but can he really still TT at the same level. Plus with a team TT, how much deficit is he going to have to make up on Froome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 12, 2013 Share Fugelsang to lead Astana, final squad to be announced after Tour de Suisse Astana long list for the Tour de France: Jakob Fuglsang, Assan Bazayev, Janez Brajkovic, Enrico Gasparotto, Francesco Gavazzi, Andrei Grivko, Jacopo Guarnieri, Andrey Kashechkin, Fredrik Kessiakoff, Alexey Lutsenko, Dmitriy Muravyev, Kevin Seeldraeyers, Egor Silin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted June 12, 2013 Share Fugelsang to lead Astana, final squad to be announced after Tour de Suisse Astana long list for the Tour de France: Jakob Fuglsang, Assan Bazayev, Janez Brajkovic, Enrico Gasparotto, Francesco Gavazzi, Andrei Grivko, Jacopo Guarnieri, Andrey Kashechkin, Fredrik Kessiakoff, Alexey Lutsenko, Dmitriy Muravyev, Kevin Seeldraeyers, Egor Silin. I really hope Fugelsang will develop into the great stage racer that they hope for I voted for the winner mostly by heart (would love Froomie to take it but my head leans toward Contador)Voted for the green jersey with my head (had to go with Cav but my heart says Sagan) Looking forward to Le Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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