J Wakefield Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Which of these guys can stick with Porte on the climbs? Caruso and DeMarchi and then Roche wont be to far behind with current form.
J Wakefield Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 A better question.. can they out-tempo or stick with Sky's tempo up the climbs. Cause let's face it..that is the kind of riding we will see. Teams top riders have caught onto that Tempo vibe and seemed of trained different. its not as effective as it once was. this year alone is evident of that.
Gen Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Could swop Schar for Oss, I almost don't understand why they have him over Oss. Yes, Schar is Swiss on a Swiss team and has a ton of experience but Oss supersedes that 10:1. Only reason is maybe they know Oss is off to his mate Sagan at Bora next year and they being sods.Exactly why I said they are taking a risk leaving Oss out.. huge massive mistake..and it seems they are indeed being twats. ...go to Bora Oss..much more love there. I get why Dennis isn't in.. he said it was his choice he isn't 100% after his Giro crash.. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
EmptyB Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 A better question.. can they out-tempo or stick with Sky's tempo up the climbs. Cause let's face it..that is the kind of riding we will see.I just have this feeling Porte is going to be doing quite a bit on his own in the big mountains...
Gen Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 I just have this feeling Porte is going to be doing quite a bit on his own in the big mountains...Yip.. he will have to wing it..can't see the riders that need to be there when it matters being able to hang on.. remember Vasil is able to do all the work till half way up the mountain before the climbers take over... BMC don't have that rider.. well they do but they aren't taking him with to the TDF. Sorry ..after seeing the BMC lineup I don't think Porte will podium..that's it yes. BOLD AND EARLY PREDICTION And GVA already saying he is going for stage wins.. good luck Richie..
J Wakefield Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Yip.. he will have to wing it..can't see the riders that need to be there when it matters being able to hang on.. remember Vasil is able to do all the work till half way up the mountain before the climbers take over... BMC don't have that rider.. well they do but they aren't taking him with to the TDF. Sorry ..after seeing the BMC lineup I don't think Porte will podium..that's it yes. BOLD AND EARLY PREDICTION No man, we were getting on so well!!! Bud, please put your money back in your wallet and walk away from the bookie with that prediction. Roche is more than capable of doing that job vs Vasil. Caruso and DeMarchi will match if not out climb Thomas man vs man and they explosive like Pantano and Feline.
Gen Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 No man, we were getting on so well!!! Bud, please put your money back in your wallet and walk away from the bookie with that prediction. Roche is more than capable of doing that job vs Vasil. Caruso and DeMarchi will match if not out climb Thomas man vs man and they explosive like Pantano and Feline.Ha ha ha.. no ..the problem is when Vasil is spent the Sky climbers only then take over... now BMC would've already used up one or 2 climbers far too early to try match the Vasil role.. so they will already be one or 2 down...make no mistake they have quality riders. But not enough of them.. an extra diesel engine would've been better. It's the work that will have to be done getting too the mountains..the work in the wind and the hard flat stages etc that will be their downfall IMO.. Let's hope Landa decides to impress his would be suiters instead of being a team player[emoji39] Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Gen Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Trek due to release their names tomorrow. .Ek flippen wag
Gen Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Likewise, who ever they going with will be a monster team. there so many guys that can fill those places. I am going with this as the team selected: ContadorMollemaFelineDegenkolbPantanoCardosaZubeldiaGoogleBrandle Well the lady that was chosen as one of the winner for the guess the team had these names.. we wait for confirmation tomorrow. .but seeing as she is one of the winners it must be...right? #myteamTFS@albertocontador @jarlinsonpantan @BaukeMollema @johndegenkolb @MichaelGogl @koendekort @FabioFelline @EugenioAlafaci andrecardoso
Thor Buttox Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Ha ha ha.. no ..the problem is when Vasil is spent the Sky climbers only then take over... now BMC would've already used up one or 2 climbers far too early to try match the Vasil role.. so they will already be one or 2 down...make no mistake they have quality riders. But not enough of them.. an extra diesel engine would've been better. It's the work that will have to be done getting too the mountains..the work in the wind and the hard flat stages etc that will be their downfall IMO.. Let's hope Landa decides to impress his would be suiters instead of being a team player[emoji39] Sent from my SM-N9005 using TapatalkThat last bit is what worries me... Damn... Oh well, maybe he will be astanashing again and all will be well.
Bonus Posted June 22, 2017 Author Posted June 22, 2017 Remember the year when they were both on Astana and Bertie was supposed to wait for Lance . . . .?
Gen Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Remember the year when they were both on Astana and Bertie was supposed to wait for Lance . . . .?Was that before or after the TT stage where Lance and Bruyneel drove away from Bert.. leaving him to find his own way to the start.[emoji39] Lol.. .. he gave him the middle finger and I think that other poepol still thought he could boss everyone around - we all know how he treated people..... BUT not that laaitjie.. he didnt stand back for him.[emoji23] [emoji23] Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
Bonus Posted June 22, 2017 Author Posted June 22, 2017 Can't remember. 2009 for sure but not sure how the story unfolded.
Pure Savage Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Now Le Tour is creeping closer and most of us are "stuck" at work during the first part of the stages etc, who do you follow on twitter to keep you updated etc on cycling? Here is who I have found to be entertaining and informative: @Laura_Meseguer - insight and press @ProCyclingStats - stats @TheRaceRadio - insght updates @inrng - Updates and insight @Cyclocosm - HTRWW , insight and a laugh @faustocoppi60 - My favorite at the moment @Digger_forum - Massive Sky Fan @6WattsPerKg - Richie Porte's second account @teampuresavage - a laugh, very little insight. @Grootlem - A South African twang Obviously I am not talking about riders, team owners, managers etc. Anyone else worth while?
meathead Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Yip.. he will have to wing it..can't see the riders that need to be there when it matters being able to hang on.. remember Vasil is able to do all the work till half way up the mountain before the climbers take over... BMC don't have that rider.. well they do but they aren't taking him with to the TDF. Sorry ..after seeing the BMC lineup I don't think Porte will podium..that's it yes. BOLD AND EARLY PREDICTION And GVA already saying he is going for stage wins.. good luck Richie.. Plus can he recover from and hid his bad day?
meathead Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 Also really glad Rick Zabel got the nod..he has been incredible as lead out man for Kristoff. . Actually soon good I think Kristoff is battling to actually keep up. . Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk I still think Kristoff miss all the work done for him by Luca Paolini. Never been the same since he was caught for powdering his nose
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