Rocket-Boy Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 So with all those fast and sketchy downhills did anyone see Thibaut Pinot anywhere?
Pah Bear Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Shame it must have been pretty hard for Contador realising he just doesnt have the firepower that the newer youngsters have anymore.He's only like 2 years older (34) than Froome and Richie.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Ya, and same can be said for NQ, although not "end of his era", merely a rethink of his strategy. He surely can't be missing Val that much?It might be the curse of going hard in too many grand tours. There was a lot of people pointing out that Froome hasnt won anything special leading up to the tour and that he had won lots of races before previous tours. Seems he is peaking at the right time though and doing just fine at the moment.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 He's only like 2 years older (34) than Froome and Richie.That is true but in terms of being up at that level he has been around for a lot longer than them.The last two tours have not been the Contador of old and its sad to see him not trying to crack the rest like he used to, these days he just seems to hang on as long as he can and then goes out the back door.
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 He's only like 2 years older (34) than Froome and Richie.A lot more kilos in the legs though, been going at GC for a very long time. It's time for Bert to hang up his TDF shoes and possibly all his shoes. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 That is true but in terms of being up at that level he has been around for a lot longer than them.The last two tours have not been the Contador of old and its sad to see him not trying to crack the rest like he used to, these days he just seems to hang on as long as he can and then goes out the back door.Don't think he isn't trying to, I just think he isn't able to. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Pah Bear Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 It might be the curse of going hard in too many grand tours. There was a lot of people pointing out that Froome hasnt won anything special leading up to the tour and that he had won lots of races before previous tours. Seems he is peaking at the right time though and doing just fine at the moment.Mentioned before, he's plans include a Vuelta double. So peaking later would be required.
Pah Bear Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 A lot more kilos in the legs though, been going at GC for a very long time. It's time for Bert to hang up his TDF shoes and possibly all his shoes. Sent from my SM-N9005 using TapatalkWhat's the length of his Trek contract?
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 What's the length of his Trek contract?He has renewed for next year, where he will target the Giro. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Furbz Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 before yesterday i was actually excited at the Aru prospect.i was really hoping he would put up a good fight making the tour more exciting. now, after attacking in a most ungentlemanly fashion i'm upset it was Porte that went down instead of Aru
J Wakefield Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 He is a big Contador fan, and I think yesterday was a decisive moment in his career. So maybe just dealing with that still. As a fan it must be sad to see Contador as a shadow of his old self. No not all, knew it was a long shot for him to win the Tour but appreciate his hunger to still race. Thats a great attribute for any athlete.Not dealing with anything to be honest, every athlete career comes to an end. Its how things work or we would still be seeing Eddie Merckx winning classics and Tours.
Patchelicious Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Shame it must have been pretty hard for Contador realising he just doesnt have the firepower that the newer youngsters have anymore.Needs to eat more meat!
J Wakefield Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Was that not cries of joy? He seemed to think he had won the stage[emoji15] Imagine being on top of the world for 10s then down below the cement. Still an incredible ride by him on that stage.
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 before yesterday i was actually excited at the Aru prospect.i was really hoping he would put up a good fight making the tour more exciting. now, after attacking in a most ungentlemanly fashion i'm upset it was Porte that went down instead of AruAstana are known for pulling moves like that.. not the first time and won't be the last time.. hell Vino even attacked his own team mate.. so that he took that over to Astana is no surprise.. I think its safe to say that Astana could quite possibly be the most disliked team in the pro peloton. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
The Bull Shark Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Uran had two gear options available 39-11 and 53-11 I know how that feels on a MTB. Rear derailleur cable snapped. Doing a 2km 8% climb gets interesting.
J Wakefield Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Needs to eat more meat! Jisses, I think he needs a lot more than Meat at the moment. Maybe a jiffy bag or 7?
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