jcza Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Looks ok to me, not sure what the fuss is about. Cancellara for me to take the stage today.
jcza Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Does anyone else think that Nibali can win the TdF this year? (or am I the only loon?)
Patchelicious Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Looks ok to me, not sure what the fuss is about. Cancellara for me to take the stage today. Looks like Modise farm.
Frosty Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Does anyone else think that Nibali can win the TdF this year? (or am I the only loon?)Some bloke with rabbit-like teeth said some rugby tournament is not won in May. I'm sure if Paul Sherwin knew this bloke, he would try make some comparison to the Tour not being won after stage 4. But no, you're not loon (yet) - he has a good chance while he is still riding (injury-free, no mechanicals and still has a can of lady-luck in his back pocket.
Blackbeard Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Looks like Modise farm.Can't be. There is both grass and water.
'Dale Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Does anyone else think that Nibali can win the TdF this year? (or am I the only loon?) DefinitelyDefending yellow for so long though will test the Astana team He's got climbing powers That 50 km ITT will be a test for Nibs, stage 20 I think
Patchelicious Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 DefinitelyDefending yellow for so long though will test the Astana teamHe's got climbing powersThat 50 km ITT will be a test for Nibs, stage 20 I thinkHe has improved his TT, can see he puts a lot of work into it. However, I do not think his climbing will create a gap big enough that Froomey and Conty could not catch up in the TT. Basically, they climb as well if not better than him, and both definitely TT better than him.
SwissVan Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Cobble sections have been reduced from from 15.4 km to 13 km due to the severe weather conditions.Sectors 5 and 7 removed
Donovan Le Cok Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Stages like this must be hell for the mechanics as well. They have to make changes to the bikes the night before and have to surely repair them after the mayhem of the stage.
Frosty Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Stages like this must be hell for the mechanics as well. They have to make changes to the bikes the night before and have to surely repair them after the mayhem of the stage.Unlike MTB, they aren't limited the same frame for the duration of the Tour.These will be special bikes for the stage.Also, flat stages and mountain stages will have different frames and setups. So basically the mechanics can prep before the time. The nightmare is on the stage where they can't get to a rider becuase of the narrow roads and gaps between riders.
dracs Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Looks ok to me, not sure what the fuss is about. Cancellara for me to take the stage today.The last wet Paris-Roubaix had 190 starters and 41 finishers... Softies.
dracs Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Unlike MTB, they aren't limited the same frame for the duration of the Tour.These will be special bikes for the stage.Also, flat stages and mountain stages will have different frames and setups. So basically the mechanics can prep before the time. The nightmare is on the stage where they can't get to a rider becuase of the narrow roads and gaps between riders.Gary Blem said they have 59 bikes on tour for Sky! (so 6 to 7 frames per rider!)
SwissVan Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Ok side bets, who Ka-pows themselves first? Contador's been looking a bit tense in front lately, todays going to require calm nerves All go: ahhhhh uuummm (as in yoga) and relax that grip....
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