igknot Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 What I would like to see is the top 5 times per year plotted.This would make it obvious if there is a gradual improvement in the peloton up the hill or do we have miracles again.
jcza Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 http://100ansdetour.fr/ 100 years of the Tour with stats
Jakkals. Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 What I would like to see is the top 5 times per year plotted.This would make it obvious if there is a gradual improvement in the peloton up the hill or do we have miracles again. heres some other times 8 fastest #Giro 1. 2009 40.057 2. 2010 39.628 3. 2013 39.360 4. 2014 39.046 5. 2003 38.917 6. 1983 38.896 7. 2011 38.780 8. 1984 38.658
ScottCM Posted June 3, 2014 Author Posted June 3, 2014 I dont know who to root for anymore. Froome is out for me.Contador, I like him, because he was beaten last year, and his riding style.Nibali, hope the shark can deliver.Andy Schleck would've been my first choice, but he's nowhere.Voeckler/Rolland - Hope they can bring something to the table.Valverde, he's a cool guy, but not my fav Same boat here, definitely not SIR Wig,Something about Chris just doesn't do it for meContador, i don't like cause of the "tainted" meatNibali, dont have any feelings about him one way or the other, do like his aggressive descending style though (Maybe i just answered my own question here)Andy is my fav , but he's useless now (Compared to the peleton)Tommy V , cant stand himPierre Rolland, after the Giro has earned my respect
scotty Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Froome for me, Contador has too much history such as doping and the chain incident, both where it was proven he blatantly lied.
Old school Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Wiggens has nice money making odds on the betting side if he can make it to the tour and Chris for some reason does not make Paris.. 22:1
Gen Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Mmm. This whole Froome vs Wiggins thing is rediculous. And that they make it public doesn't do it for me.. I don't know why they do that. Sort it out in house. For me I am going for Contador or Nibali. . I like both their fighting spirits.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Mmm. This whole Froome vs Wiggins thing is rediculous. And that they make it public doesn't do it for me.. I don't know why they do that. Sort it out in house. For me I am going for Contador or Nibali. . I like both their fighting spirits. Indeed, I am a big 'Berto fan, the guy just never says die. Makes every race exciting. I like Nibs as well, always have, also a great competitor. I also like Valverde, maybe he is not up there with the 'Berto's but he is a solid competitor and if he gets a gap he can be a serious threat, has a very strong team as well. Froome,.......Hmmm, I dont know, maybe its the SKY team tactics that kill his racing style, but, Yah, not a fan.
Wez-O Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Heart and head have me going for Froomie! Plus he is almost South African. Contador (and Valverde) will always be a druggie in my eyes so anyone but him!
T-Bob Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Who's actually on the roster this year for the major teams in terms of contenders? Who are wildcards? Actually who's got a Colombian? - Froome- Contador - Nibaili- J-Rod- TJ - Rolland - Porte- Valverde- Betancur- Martin - Horner- Ryder H- Kreuziger- Kwiatkowski- Costa- Brajkovic- Fuglsang Froome isn't going to have Twiggy on his team. He doesn't respect him enough and the timing of his book after Wiggins repeatedly saying he wanted to work for Froome couldn't be more perfect to start a new row. Truthfully it's not looking stacked with real contenders this year. Lots of 'interesting' riders with potential but no sustained threats to the GC out side of the top 4 and maybe TJ. I see Quintana has confirmed he is going for the Vuelta double now.
scotty Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Contador aka Pistollo still denies doping. I recall his "toys out of the cot" episode where he threatened to give up cycling if he was sanctioned. Good on the powers that be for calling his bluff which he never carried through.
'Dale Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Bring on Le Tour!!! http://d4nuk0dd6nrma.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ONV_5612.jpg
Blackbeard Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Heart and head have me going for Froomie! Plus he is almost South African. Can't we agree not to use the words "Froome" and "South African" in the same sentence? He has publically stated would prefer to be known as a Brit from Kenya.
Jakkals. Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Come on Andy!!! Betancur will be the columbian that will sparkle this race. The only team strong enough to have riders with the GC guys are Movistar. I cant see Porte ride with contador and the likes. Maybe Nive will be the last man for froomey Kreusiger and berto makes a great combo, but Valverde's got Jesus on his side.
canfan Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Can't we agree not to use the words "Froome" and "South African" in the same sentence? He has publically stated would prefer to be known as a Brit from Kenya.Us South Africans are just desperate to claim anyone thats successful and could be almost South African.
ScottCM Posted June 4, 2014 Author Posted June 4, 2014 Can't we agree not to use the words "Froome" and "South African" in the same sentence? He has publically stated would prefer to be known as a Brit from Kenya. +1mil He likes holidaying here in SA but doesn't want us. He's a Brit from Kenya that lives in Monaco.
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