Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Despite the conditions the crowds have turned out today to cheer on the riders. The peloton pass through another small village with the break at 5'26.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 84km to go and the rain is pouring down now . Orica knock the pace off a little on a short descent, a sign that no one wants to take any risks at the moment. They'll also be waiting for their teammate at the back of the bunch.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 There's an Orica rider at the side of the road and he's looking for mechanical assistance. Eldron 1
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Looks like a fall in the bunch as they head over the climb. Thurau is on the side of the road and trying to sort out his bike. An Androni rider was also involved but they're all up and riding again.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Up ahead and Armee takes a long pull on the front of the break. Lotto had a poor ride yesterday and were down to five riders quickly. They'll be looking for stage wins in the race and Monfort will be in the hunt for a top ten place on GC.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 70 to go The break have lost a minute, the gap down to 4'25Â
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Very impressive public support as the Irish are coming out in thousands.Awesome!
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 OGE controlling the chase Tuft looked as pink as possible with his colour coded kit
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Right on the coastline now and the bunch have Orica and Giant Shimano on the front. Still not much wind but the rain continues to come down.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 It's undulating terrain though as the break press on, holding their gap at 4'37.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Very impressive public support as the Irish are coming out in thousands.Awesome! The crowds are three-four deep in places, a fantastic turn out given the poor conditions. The four leaders, still working well, have 4'30 over the peloton with 62km to go. The bunch are strung out but the pace is steady rather than fast at the moment.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Petacchi is riding in the wind, further confirmation that he's not going to mix it in the sprint today.
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 3'46 now with 52km to go . Riders have to be careful as they drop back to the cars because the pace is increasing and the roads are still wet
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 A number off riders are dropping back to the cars and taking off clothing. We're approaching the last hour or so of racing.
Ozzie NL Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 OGE controlling the chase Tuft looked as pink as possible with his colour coded kit How do they decide which rider wears the pink yersey after TTT win?
Eugene Oppelt Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014   How do they decide which rider wears the pink yersey after TTT win? He who crosses the line first as determined by the team
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