tombeej Posted July 3, 2016 Share The other scenario for today is for someone in the break to win it. This is a perfect stage for a small group of committed strongmen to get away in those last 65km (see profile below). Gallopin would be a perfect candidate. I'm sure we're going to see him. Those two lightys I agonised about putting in my team (but didn't) should be there too: Gougeard and Vakoc. And if Tony Martin manages to get into the small break they'll have an excellent chance of staying away. Vakoc and Martin are teammates, along with Alaphilippe. Quick-Step have to be eyeing this stage - it's perfect for them. Martin and Vakoc in the break. Alaphilippe in the main bunch waiting for the end sprint if the break is pulled back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 3, 2016 Share Sean Yates (Tinkoff director): “Tomorrow’s sprint is more suited to Peter (Sagan) and if he’s strong like today he should be right up there again. There’s no 3km rule, so we’ll have to be up there at the end to the line with Alberto (Contador).” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 3, 2016 Share http://images.cyclingtips.com/content/uploads/2016/07/TDF16_PROFIL_DERNIER_KILOMETRE_2.jpg One for Sagz....It's been years since he tasted glory with a stage win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted July 3, 2016 Share Stage 2, 2016 Tour de FranceDate: Sunday, July 3Start: Saint-LôFinish: Cherbourg-en-CotentinDistance: 183km (113.7mi)Elevation Gain:1460m (4790ft)Weather forecast: Grey sky, rainy from the morning until the start in St-Lô. Progressive improvement through the day, but with a sky still hazy (many low clouds) and a west-wind 20-30km/h gusting to 40km/h for the first half of the stage. A pale sun will be present for the end of the stage with a weakening wind. The temperatures will stay fresh, between 15 and 16 degrees. Even better news for the Classics guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Buttox Posted July 3, 2016 Share That last climb is more or less Chapman's Peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 3, 2016 Share Seems people dont think much of Canyon's shipping times based on that Ja I saw that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 3, 2016 Share Even better news for the Classics guys.I will keep a close eye on the sprint point today[emoji6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco Steyn Posted July 3, 2016 Share I had quite a laugh yesterday when they showed Alberto Contador being patched up while still cycling, and the commentator said about the doctor "Looks like Leo Sayer.....'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted July 3, 2016 Share Jeez. Worse weather than Joburg and we are in mid winter with a cold front just passing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 3, 2016 Share Jeez. Worse weather than Joburg and we are in mid winter with a cold front just passing through.Ja lol we have it good here in SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMartin Posted July 3, 2016 Share EBH is OK and will be starting today. Good news that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 3, 2016 Share EBH is OK and will be starting today. Good news that.Very good news.. Today's stage will suite him especially seeing that he has been climbing well.. I just hope the GC teams don't go and spoil it for the Puncheurs today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 3, 2016 Share Just watched the highlights as I was on a plane from JHB when the Manx Missile took yellow Kittel had the speed enduranceBut had his nose in the windCav' read it all well and responded well by latching on to Sagz' wheelThen launched himself And, massive credit to the DiData roleurs for getting him into the right position as the final segment was twisty and narrow Must say their kit looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted July 3, 2016 Share Very good news.. Today's stage will suite him especially seeing that he has been climbing well.. I just hope the GC teams don't go and spoil it for the Puncheurs today. The race for yellow is gonna make it very interesting van AvermaetSagzEBHAlaphiliipeetc They will all be drooling for the maillot jaune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncingBrain Posted July 3, 2016 Share EBH is OK and will be starting today. Good news that.Hope he is more than OK. This was a stage for him. What a spectacle the finish promises to be.Not to mention the weather conditions today. Can hardly wait for broadcasting to start.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted July 3, 2016 Share Hope he is more than OK. This was a stage for him. What a spectacle the finish promises to be.Not to mention the weather conditions today. Can hardly wait for broadcasting to start..The weather is going to cause havoc.. hope everyone stays safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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