Tour of Oman

[Wez-O]

Looking forward to some climbing today and seeing the sprinters removed from the GC

[jcza]

So much for seeing sprinters struggling - Greipel takes stage 3

[jcza]

Stage 3 - 1 Greipel 2 Sagan & 3 Bouhanni. GC - 1 Greipel.

[Cellar]

that pic is a bit scary. would be nice to see him compete at the top level again though

+1

 

And the first time there was any uphill, Andy lost more than 17 minutes.

['Dale]

Stage 3 - 1 Greipel 2 Sagan & 3 Bouhanni. GC - 1 Greipel.

 

come now green mountain, wanna see the climbers in action

[kosmonooit]

Chris back to his winning ways

 

http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2014/02/SPTDW406-660x440.jpg

 

 

2014 Tour of Oman, stage 5: Froome wins

 

 

Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

[Maniax]

Froomey! Damn what a race. He's in good form this year. I think a battle between him and Valverde will be awesome

[Cippo]

Froome wins, TJ the bridesmaid, and Uran the flower girl. Gorilla takes the stage from Bouhanni and Bennet.

Edited February 23, 2014 by Cippo

['Dale]

Froomster set a new KOM on that Green Mountain climb.

Quite a chunk of J Rod's winning ascent from 2013.

 

 

It will be noted in the peloton.

Edited February 26, 2014 by ' Dale

['Dale]

 

To bunny hop at high speed during a breakaway, parallel to the island kerb = impressive

[kosmonooit]

Greipel was also impressive - even popped a wheelie at the end of one of the stages.

Edited February 26, 2014 by kosmonooit

['Dale]

Greipel was impressive - even popped a wheelie at the end of one of the stages.

 

He's got like 6 victories thus far for the season or something.

 

Very impressive in a world where sprinting wins are a very hard fought accomplishment.

So many high quality sprinters around now.

[rock]

sorry wrong thread.

Edited February 26, 2014 by rock

[kosmonooit]

He's got like 6 victories thus far for the season or something.

 

Very impressive in a world where sprinting wins are a very hard fought accomplishment.

So many high quality sprinters around now.

 

Yes it was mentioned that he can climb better than most sprinters, which gives him a distinct advantage.

 

And Kittel, Degankolp? Its going to be the year of the great German sprinters, maybe that will provoke some interest in pro road cycling in their home country. Cav will take the scraps methinks.

[Cellar]

And Kittel, Degankolp? Its going to be the year of the great German sprinters, maybe that will provoke some interest in pro road cycling in their home country.

 

Chuck last year's Milan San Remo winner into that mix as well...

['Dale]

Yes it was mentioned that he can climb better than most sprinters, which gives him a distinct advantage.

 

And Kittel, Degankolp? Its going to be the year of the great German sprinters, maybe that will provoke some interest in pro road cycling in their home country. Cav will take the scraps methinks.

 

Cav' has his homework cut out for him.

Kittel has risen.

Degenkolb is also very potent although often lead out for Kittel.