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Well,...that sucks.

 

I didn't watch the ITT but now I read Valverde is out.....and so also the mainstay of my team!.

 

If 'Berto doesn't stay upright I may not get any points. :eek:   

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One thing Quintanna really needed was Valverde's leadership out on the road.. you don't get much smarter than him out on the road ... he needed Valverde almost more than he needs legs.. huge blow for him..

 

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Yeah, I think Quintana will struggle without Valverde as will the entire team. Going into three weeks down a competitor of Valverde's calibre is going to cost.    

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Some crosswinds expected tomorrow and apparently the roads are quite exposed..

 

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Some crosswinds expected tomorrow and apparently the roads are quite exposed..

 

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Yes please! Gonna be parked on the couch tomorrow afternoon.

 

(Scurries of to the Total to get the popcorn before they run out!)

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Every year we have one sprinter miles above the rest (last year was Cavendish) this year I'm hoping for Kittel. (3 stages would be great) Demare is in good form but he's a tour noob ito wins) Greipel is slowly showing his age and struggle in a field with all the top sprinters. Groenewegen is also one to watch but I get the feeling the big name sprinters intimidates him.

Also a pity coquard is watching the tour on the tele.

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Some crosswinds expected tomorrow and apparently the roads are quite exposed..

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Could be eyeballs-out from the gun then. No one wanting to lose sight of the front of the pack.

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Confirmed broken kneecap for Valverde. .recon that is possibly career ending hey..

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For a rider with no previous serious injuries and age against him it's not good. But he could sign up for zwift and win the Veulta, would not surprise me.

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Not sure why everyone is surprised by so many U.K. Riders in top 10, they have ridden a large chunk of life in wet conditions. Look, even Yates put time into Contador, Quintana and chaves.

 

Then you look at someone like Louis from sunny SA, same time as Chaves...

 

Or you can just blame the Vittoria rubber Valverde, igzore etc were on today, but we don't want to get into pro's wnd tires!!

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For a rider with no previous serious injuries and age against him it's not good. But he could sign up for zwift and win the Veulta, would not surprise me.

 

 

Apparently the Veulta is in doubt as well ... its a  real shame, he is at the top of the the game and his team needs his leadership

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Apparently the Veulta is in doubt as well ... its a  real shame, he is at the top of the the game and his team needs his leadership

I think Nairo may have a better chance now he is gone, whole team working for one guy. Valverde has yet to bury himself for Quintana, rather sits on wheel then closes gaps without taking Q along. Great racer, don't think a great team mate.

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Apparently the Veulta is in doubt as well ... its a real shame, he is at the top of the the game and his team needs his leadership

Seriously banged up

 

#TDF2017 Surgery tonight for @alejanvalverde on kneecap fracture. Talus bone also broken + wound to tibia. Report: https://t.co/DRJyLNAmny https://t.co/MaEXsuMKC0

 

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