Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Today's stage was definitely stage 5 of the Dauphine though. Here's that descent of the Col d'Allos where Bardet attacked at the summit. Because these are his home roads he was able to open a 1:20 min advantage by the time he reached the bottom. He's a very good descender. Here's footage of that descent. The hairy sections are towards the bottom of the descent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U36X0gsdrgQ Yes yes I really do believe you lol.. I was just wondering when that pretty climb was coming and which stage it was at the Dauphine .. I hope everyone gets down that climb okay today
tombeej Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Yes yes I really do believe you lol.. I was just wondering when that pretty climb was coming and which stage it was at the Dauphine .. I think I know which pretty climb you mean. Are you talking about the Lacets de Montvernier that they're going to be climbing tomorrow? That is the stage I've been waiting for this whole tour. It's a climb I've been drolling over for a couple of years now, and I got all giddy when the announcement came out that they're finally including it in the TDF. Here's my post all about it (it goes for a few pages to cover it all), and the amazing Maurienne Valley that they'll be riding through tomorrow. That valley is basically the centre of the universe for fans of road cycling, a kind of mecca that you have to visit at least once in your life.
Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Ha found it again... it's tomorrow on stage 18 The Lacets de Montvernier is situated in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and belongs to the Alps . Starting from Pontamafrey-Montpascal, the Lacets de Montvernier ascent is 3.24 km long. Over this distance, you climb 277 heightmeters. The average percentage thus is 8.5 %. http://www.climbbybike.com/mountainpictures/thumb_17387_Lacets-de-Montvernier_2.jpg http://www.cycling-challenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_1641_-_Version_2.0.jpg
Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I think I know which pretty climb you mean. Are you talking about the Lacets de Montvernier that they're going to be climbing tomorrow? That is the stage I've been waiting for this whole tour. It's a climb I've been drolling over for a couple of years now, and I got all giddy when the announcement came out that they're finally including it in the TDF. Here's my post all about it (it goes for a few pages to cover it all), and the amazing Maurienne Valley that they'll be riding through tomorrow. That valley is basically the centre of the universe for fans of road cycling, a kind of mecca that you have to visit at least once in your life. LOL.. we found it at the same time. Gosh it's beautiful.. and I really hope we get bloody coverage of it.. I waited for it the whole Dauphine and then Tony decided he'd get all solo and go climb it too fast and we couldn't see them go up it lol
Bonus Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 WOW!!! Will definitely visit that when I'm over there! (edit) It would be a crime not too!!! :-)
Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 WOW!!! Will definitely visit that when I'm over there! Beautiful hey. no fans allowed on the side of the road there tomorrow, or that is what I understood, just there is zero space for cars or fans as it is also quite narrow it's going to be an incredible sight.
mon-goose Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Ha found it again... it's tomorrow on stage 18 The Lacets de Montvernier is situated in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and belongs to the Alps . Starting from Pontamafrey-Montpascal, the Lacets de Montvernier ascent is 3.24 km long. Over this distance, you climb 277 heightmeters. The average percentage thus is 8.5 %. does the tour go over this one? my bad, just read the post properly now and see it's up tom
GaryvdM Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Beautiful hey. no fans allowed on the side of the road there tomorrow, or that is what I understood, just there is zero space for cars or fans as it is also quite narrow it's going to be an incredible sight. It will be interesting to watch a big climb without fans. I wonder how that will change things.
Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 It will be interesting to watch a big climb without fans. I wonder how that will change things. Team cars will also be an issue.. they wont be able to just move up to a rider with a mechanical that easily. I think it's great.. adds to the drama
'Dale Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Weather: sunny at the start with temperatures of 25˚C for much of the way with the chance of a shower and a thunderstorm later in the afternoon.
Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Weather: sunny at the start with temperatures of 25˚C for much of the way with the chance of a shower and a thunderstorm later in the afternoon. Bertie has been hoping for some complicated weather. They've actually had brilliant weather.
Imploder Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 The Valverde - Quintana 1-2 punch is gonna tear this race apart. For the sake of Chris hope Porte doesn't have his traditional rest day blues. Oooh it's gonna be good!! [Rubbing hands, giggling gleefully!!]
Gen Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 The Valverde - Quintana 1-2 punch is gonna tear this race apart. For the sake of Chris hope Porte doesn't have his traditional rest day blues. Oooh it's gonna be good!! [Rubbing hands, giggling gleefully!!] imagine a Valverde, Quintanna and Bertie team up .. hits hits and more hits. It's more going to rely on Thomas's abilities hey..
tombeej Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 WOW!!! Will definitely visit that when I'm over there! (edit) It would be a crime not too!!! :-) You could wake up in your alpine B&B in the town of St Jean de Maurienne in the Maurienne Valley and decide whether you want to head out for a day of exploring any one of these legendary TDF climbs - all within riding distance of your front door: Col du GalibierCol de la MadeleineCol du TélègrapheCol de la Croix de FerCol du Glandon Or take a day trip 70 km away to reach Alpe d'Huez. Imagine living here. What a place!
isn Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Ha found it again... it's tomorrow on stage 18 The Lacets de Montvernier is situated in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and belongs to the Alps . Starting from Pontamafrey-Montpascal, the Lacets de Montvernier ascent is 3.24 km long. Over this distance, you climb 277 heightmeters. The average percentage thus is 8.5 %. http://www.climbbybike.com/mountainpictures/thumb_17387_Lacets-de-Montvernier_2.jpg http://www.cycling-challenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_1641_-_Version_2.0.jpgThis is the most favoured stage of the tour. I've been dreaming of major comebacks of some riders(won't mention who) on this stage. Those climbs is something to be negotiated with class. I think there are only afm few that can do that. Quintana Contador froome and valverde is favorites for that. Nibles might might not.
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