'Dale Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Coverage starts on DSTV ch 208 at 14h40. *tears running down cheeks* I'll be on a flight between CT and Jhb
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 A stage suited for a long breakaway of a small group of strong riders. Those who've had a bad tour so far, but still in great shape and a very big heart - willing to suffer. If a break stays away for this one, I'll expect the winner to become a favourite for the coming classics. I'll wager that only people outside the top 20 (1 min+ arrears) will be allowed to go off the front. So some of my picks for today:ChavanellMichael MatthewsRomain BardetWilco Kelderman I'd love to see Tommy Voeckler have a go - I'm sure he's been eyeing this stage.
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Then again, this is the sort of stage where a complete no-name has his 15 min of fame...
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Eish, my mistake - today's coverage starts at 16h15. Yesterday's stage now showing.
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 A breakaway group of riders has just crossed the Col de l'Ecre with 100km to go: The gap is 2:50 to the peloton. Km 100 - Lieuwe Westra (AST), Pim Ligthart (LTB) Laurent Didier (TFR), Sylvester Szmyd (MOV), Albert Timmer (GIA), Florian Guillou (BSE), Mathias Frank (IAM) and Cyril Lemoine (COF). So is there going to be a no-name winner today?
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 7.5km to go. I got a feeling this could be Michael Matthews day...
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Geraint Thomas is down! Poor guy. How many times does he fall. He seems to be on the ground every second race he enters.
tombeej Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Slegter wins, world champ second again. Betancur safe in yellow. All 3 announce themselves as favourites for the coming classics.
'Dale Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Geraint Thomas is down! Poor guy. How many times does he fall. He seems to be on the ground every second race he enters. TrueLooks like he hit that road barrierThis crash, however, took him out of contention for yellow. Costa still searching for that 1st win since WC '13
kosmonooit Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 Geraint Thomas is down!. And out had to abandon, but hopes to be back for MSR
'Dale Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 As the gap to the peloton falls to a minute, the lead group begins to dwindle. Busche, Zandio, Van Avermaet, Cousin and Coppel are the remaining riders at the head of the race.
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