Bateleur1 Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Haha! seems he hasn't been very strong since he stopped eating all of that meat... Was also wondering if Contador was not seeing this image yesterday up those climbs ....
Patchelicious Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 I'm new at watching the TDF, my second season and enjoying more and more... I did not know about the "ethics of attacking when Yellow Jersey has a mechanical" rule...WHAT?I thought it was a great move by Aru until the contaminators expressed their disappointment. If Aru had a mechanical, would the rest wait for him? Sorry, but just an ignorant outside view... Thats so accurate, it must have been on purpose. Or it was an autocorrect win!
Grey Hubs Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Thats so accurate, it must have been on purpose. Or it was an autocorrect win!Mistake, but as you say, not far from the point....
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 I'm new at watching the TDF, my second season and enjoying more and more... I did not know about the "ethics of attacking when Yellow Jersey has a mechanical" rule...WHAT?I thought it was a great move by Aru until the contaminators expressed their disappointment. If Aru had a mechanical, would the rest wait for him? Sorry, but just an ignorant outside view... Nope.. they may out of courtesy not go full gas while another GC contender has an issue..as you saw during the Giro when Dumoulin slowed the pace after Nairo fell. BUT Astana won't be getting any favours from anyone, they very seldom do in any case because of how they race... brought onto themselves btw. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
nochain Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Jisses, I think he needs a lot more than Meat at the moment. Maybe a jiffy bag or 7?He has been a couple % short for some time now and won't win big races anymore without a surprise move with lots of cards falling right.But I don't think yesterday was a true reflection of his form..The man crashed hard early on and then again at a critical time..so I think he was mentally and physically not all there.We might still see him have some good days this year.
HappyMartin Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Now and then tourtracker coverage in Tibet. Sound like Aru the snake is at it again. Never liked him. Sorry to here about Porte.
gummibear Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 I'm new at watching the TDF, my second season and enjoying more and more... I did not know about the "ethics of attacking when Yellow Jersey has a mechanical" rule...WHAT?I thought it was a great move by Aru until the contaminators expressed their disappointment. If Aru had a mechanical, would the rest wait for him? Sorry, but just an ignorant outside view... Theres a unwritten rule about attacking the Maillot Jaune when the rider has a mechanical or a crash. Contador dit it to Andy Schleck a few years back to.
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 He has been a couple % short for some time now and won't win big races anymore without a surprise move with lots of cards falling right.But I don't think yesterday was a true reflection of his form..The man crashed hard early on and then again at a critical time..so I think he was mentally and physically not all there.We might still see him have some good days this year.He is still paying his dues from his naughty days. The year Bert crashed out. (The year when a Froome also crashed out) I think was his last year that he could've won the TDF.. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
'Dale Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Who is in the best sustained form to take the maillot vert? Michael Bling maybe
J Wakefield Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Contador is 34, won the tour at the age of 24, but really looks like glory is long behind.Froome is 32 and still going strong.Valverde is 37 and getting 'better' with age. Suppose it's just like wine, you never know how something will improve with age. Good post and also remember at 24 Chris wasn't winning Grand Tours or even riding much outside of SA. Chris has been going well since 2012/13 so 4 years is not 13. Valverde basically breaks any type of average when it comes to a Pro.
Gen Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Who is in the best sustained form to take the maillot vert? Michael Bling maybeHe is the only one able to get himself over the bumpy stuff..Kittel won't go in any break away chasing points..and he and the lumpy things really don't get on well. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
T-Bob Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Surely that should get him DQ'd Rules... apparently 'I didn't see Aru' was the explanation kinda echoing Aru's 'I didn't see Froome' when he attacked explanation.
Thor Buttox Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Surely that should get him DQ'dFor swatting an irritating nuisance? (Although...)
Patchelicious Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 Surely that should get him DQ'dIf you read what both Aru and Froome had to say about it, then no. They both said it was because of the fans.
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