Christie Posted July 21, 2017 Share Sky seem to pop out GC contenders to be snatched up by other teams, Uran, Porte, Landa, the list grows.De javu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted July 21, 2017 Share Not rumourAs per Velonews Several teams have offered deals to Landa, reportedly Trek-Segafredo, Astana, Movistar, and UAE-Emirates. Many see Landa moving to Movistar, where he would take over as the franchise rider from Alejandro Valverde and the possibly-exiting Quintana. In an interview with El País, Unzué did his best to walk the tightrope on Landa, only saying, “any team would be interested in a rider of his qualities.”Read more at http://www.velonews.com/2017/07/news/transfer-rumors-quintana-sky-aru-uae-sure-not_444186#j3dA3fki6DKEWrad.99Apparently Quintana has offers from Sky and Astana. Can't see him getting a Tour spot as the leader in sky. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 21, 2017 Share Aru looked like he was about to burst into tears again. Told you that Aru was gonna pop. Now Meintjes must just TT better than Aru. I can only hope hey. Don't like Aru. https://facesofaru.tumblr.com/ http://zh.ink361.com/app/users/ig-1936123239/facesofaru/photos https://twitter.com/hashtag/facesofaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted July 21, 2017 Share The REAL question is... WHO will win TODAY??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted July 21, 2017 Share Froome has acknowledged how good Landa is and with reports of him leaving sees him as a very good challenger. Sky seem to pop out GC contenders to be snatched up by other teams, Uran, Porte, Landa, the list grows. Is it possible that with Sky's perceived attention to detail, that they manage current team members, who are possible future GC contenders for other teams, in a different way? eg keeping some 'secrets' back on Froome, their current long term horse which could be used against him? Too far-fetched? Do the team members know everything there is about one another? Too secret-squirrel?? scotty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted July 21, 2017 Share The REAL question is... WHO will win TODAY??? Finally one for DDD? scotty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted July 21, 2017 Share Finally one for DDD? BH deserves going over the line in 1st. Has been so close... 6mm to be exact... Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meathead Posted July 21, 2017 Share Also Uran was forced to change to a spare TT bike just before his start due to a UCI Ruling on his TT bike about the setup - they had previously OK`d it.Surely his team would check to comply with the rules prior to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted July 21, 2017 Share Is it possible that with Sky's perceived attention to detail, that they manage current team members, who are possible future GC contenders for other teams, in a different way? eg keeping some 'secrets' back on Froome, their current long term horse which could be used against him? Too far-fetched? Do the team members know everything there is about one another? Too secret-squirrel??Slow Friday? Fat Boab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxter Posted July 21, 2017 Share a few tight corners in the end. EBH will need a proper lead out to win with a flat finish like today Edited July 21, 2017 by Oxter Bonus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erroli8a8 Posted July 21, 2017 Share With the times being so close at the top, it is going to be interesting to see what happens if or when one of the GC guys has a technical. Will they wait for all the GC guys or only Froome or will they put the hammer down??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxter Posted July 21, 2017 Share is there not maybe crosswinds predicted for today? now that will make things interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted July 21, 2017 Share Slow Friday? Not at all. Often wondered in sport, in general, how you manage your team to position a team leader to the top podium spot, without shooting yourself in the foot for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted July 21, 2017 Share a few tight corners in the end. EBH will need a proper lead out to win with a flat finish like todayVery interesting finish. It is going to be a mad race by the teams to be first to that right hander at 1.2km to go. Very Flat finish with a 400m final straight, so gonna be a high speed sprint, where EBH is more suited to a slower but tougher short uphill sprint, so he will give his best. This is the last stage for Stevo to shine. I hope he tags along with whoever sprints for the intermediate points and then just rides off into the distance for a long range win over the Cat 3 climb.... we can dream... Edited July 21, 2017 by Rookie85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted July 21, 2017 Share This would suit your classic big sprinter, Kittel/Demare. But with that said, it seems to be a stage for the Gorilla if he can get his tactics right. Matthews and EBH fighting for 2nd...? Pah Bear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s14phoenix Posted July 21, 2017 Share I heard Bling is looking for 4 stage wins... if he is primed today he might just be able to do it. But today AND tomorrow is going to be tough. or is it... GORILLA TIME!!! Pah Bear, Vetplant and Underachiever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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