Patchelicious Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 If LM doesn't pull the pin in these last few stages, the question is going to become, will he ever?
Bonus Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 Dan looked a bit flat yesterday in the final 10km but I hope you are right! The guy has been working so hard day after day - I'm amazed he can get out of bed in the mornings!
Wannabe Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 You know what I like about Louis? His "fame" has not gone to his head. The last time I bumped into him, we chatted like old times, he kept on calling me "Oom", as we cycled along. Me, the old toppie out for a relaxed ride, he the TDF GC contender out on a 6 hr ride. He still is in person the same youngster that spun like a hamster in a hamster wheel, to keep up with us in his Junior gear ratio. He sweated blood, but never complained.A true Champion.
Patchelicious Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 You know what I like about Louis? His "fame" has not gone to his head. The last time I bumped into him, we chatted like old times, he kept on calling me "Oom", as we cycled along. Me, the old toppie out for a relaxed ride, he the TDF GC contender out on a 6 hr ride. He still is in person the same youngster that spun like a hamster in a hamster wheel, to keep up with us in his Junior gear ratio. He sweated blood, but never complained.A true Champion. Whilst I agree with 100% that he is super nice guy. Unfortunately being a nice guy and calling people "Oom" is not what makes you a "true champion" in cycling. You need to win races too.
The Bull Shark Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Today and tomorrow are the days that will define who is willing to take on Froome. I have an idea that someone is gonna blow today, tomorrow definitely one or more. I don't like the fact that Meintjes is so skinny and ribbed. To take on a GT, you need some fat reserves on your body. I think Louis might be running out of energy.
DJuice Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 If LM doesn't pull the pin in these last few stages, the question is going to become, will he ever?I made the comment earlier that he will be good for another top 10, probably matching his 8th placing. For Louis to progress to top 3 if I understood the comment, would take another 3 years to progress. It is still awesome and unbelievable to have a Saffa up there and beating my "old" hero`s. Ps. If I had his talent and form, with my hot head, I will attack on the first climb with everything I have...and blow-up 30km down the route.
s14phoenix Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Today and tomorrow are the days that will define who is willing to take on Froome. I have an idea that someone is gonna blow today, tomorrow definitely one or more. I have a suspicion... I think it will be yates to blow up Louis to out last and out climb him in the next 2 days - Yates pushed hard with Martin also a few times and I think fatigue is going to catch up. But first to go will be Nairo and Alberto. I see Froomey, Uran and Bardet at the end. Froome said he is feeling stronger every day. Uran and Bardet have looked super strong and Uran seems to be keeping up quite easily. Martin I see somewhere in between. This is a fantastic tour! Loving it all the way.
Wannabe Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Whilst I agree with 100% that he is super nice guy. Unfortunately being a nice guy and calling people "Oom" is not what makes you a "true champion" in cycling. You need to win races too. Long reply edited to, WHATEVER!! (you just jealous that you do not qualify for him to call you Oom? )
Eugene Oppelt Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 If LM doesn't pull the pin in these last few stages, the question is going to become, will he ever?Hrs still in the young rider category On a fantastic curve of development Peak performance is possible at age 27 or thereabouts All to be revealed A second consecutive top 10er is stunningNow to lean into that top 5 Unfortunately, he's freelancing and team support is integral to higher honours.
Vetplant Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 I have a suspicion... I think it will be yates to blow up Louis to out last and out climb him in the next 2 days - Yates pushed hard with Martin also a few times and I think fatigue is going to catch up. But first to go will be Nairo and Alberto. I see Froomey, Uran and Bardet at the end. Froome said he is feeling stronger every day. Uran and Bardet have looked super strong and Uran seems to be keeping up quite easily. Martin I see somewhere in between. This is a fantastic tour! Loving it all the way.Tend to agree with you. Yates won't attack and blow up, no incentive to attack, he needs to defend. Yates could blow up when Bardet, Aru and Uran start attacking Froome in tandem and the pace hots up. Louis needs to go with that move and he might just make some time on Yates. I fear that he won't be able to make 4mins on Yates in a single final hilltop finish, plus there is the TT to come where Yates should be better than LM. For White to be an option he needs Yates to pop on a climb in the middle of a stage and lose contact with the GC group. I am starting to realise that there are only a handfull of stages left of this Tour, almost makes me sad...
Cyclewizz Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Today and tomorrow are the days that will define who is willing to take on Froome. I have an idea that someone is gonna blow today, tomorrow definitely one or more. I don't like the fact that Meintjes is so skinny and ribbed. To take on a GT, you need some fat reserves on your body. I think Louis might be running out of energy. Have you seen what Froome looks like ?He's just skin and bone and actually looks like there's something wrong with him. I'll gladly give him some of my fat though, he must just ask.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Have you seen what Froome looks like ?He's just skin and bone and actually looks like there's something wrong with him. I'll gladly give him some of my fat though, he must just ask.Skeletor has looked like that for ages, he seems to cope fine though.
BuffsVintageBikes Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Talking of skin and bone, I saw this last night.. YOH I can't see LM attacking... well not very aggressively anyway but I'm pretty sure Dan will give it his best shot... and probably blow up. It's gonna be good to watch.
Cyclewizz Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Gee there's absolutely no fat on those legs (and on Froome and on Louis and on ....)
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