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Let's entertain ourselves with a mini comp to see who can come up with the best chirps / photoshopped pics / memes / new nicknames for riders, etc. from the first week of the TDF.

 

 

Gallopin' Tony

 

Aptly named for when he's on the charge.

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on the 8th the only tested these riders after the stage

 

Nibbles

Lutsenko

Stuyven

Duchesne

Navarro

Impey

 

I am sure and hope that the do other spot checks in the AM or maybe before bed.. I mean if the riders are going to dope it's going to be afterwards to help with recovery..?

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Looking at the profile for Thursday, I don't think the run in to Ventoux is hard enough.. I don't think we'll see a major sort out, maybe a little one... or maybe Froome goes and gets another minute or 2, he has become quit unpredictable, it's left us all and his competitors with a case of 'koppie krap'

Rode up the route last year September :) what seems as a flat run in to the start of the real climb (9%) is quite undulating, but wont be much of a consideration for the tour. You hit a turn as you enter the forrest section and then start climbing vertically for ever!!  Will be watching and reminiscing :)

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Bit I enjoyed most about riding up Ventoux was reading (through bleeding eyes) all the writing still on road from previous years.... and trying to ignore the km markers telling you how far to go, the altitude and the gradient.

 

Flattens out around 6kms from the top near the chalet (to around 6%) to finish.... if there going to be an attack would expect it just before the chalet 

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Bit I enjoyed most about riding up Ventoux was reading (through bleeding eyes) all the writing still on road from previous years.... and trying to ignore the km markers telling you how far to go, the altitude and the gradient.

 

Flattens out around 6kms from the top near the chalet (to around 6%) to finish.... if there going to be an attack would expect it just before the chalet 

 

 

well we'll have to wait and see hey.. Froome likes Ventoux.. wonder if Quitana will make a move or just stock up on super glue.

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aaw Rodriguez has announced that 2016 will be his final year as a Pro... :(

 

 

such a smart rider.. I love watching him when he is in a break, he is brilliant at working but not working  :ph34r:

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