Jaco-fiets Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I just hope that Louis has now realized that he can attack also, he does not just have to follow wheels to the line. Yesterday was case in point, when he eventually decided to light the fuse, he dropped Froome's group like a hot potato. Bardet tried to stick with him, but he also had to let go after a while. Louis looked good and composed. Let's hope there is more of this to come during the TDF. I agree with you but I can't help but wonder if he can consistently attack or go with the attackers continually in a tour. He seems to have great days in the mountains but it is always just on 1 or maybe 2 stages. He does end up in the top 10 which shows overall consistency
Pah Bear Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I agree with you but I can't help but wonder if he can consistently attack or go with the attackers continually in a tour. He seems to have great days in the mountains but it is always just on 1 or maybe 2 stages. He does end up in the top 10 which shows overall consistencyThe last part of your comment covers he's consistency. Would like to see him being more consistently in the front group when the heat is on or better still make the heat.
'Dale Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Maincheese's top 10 finish at TdF was a remarkable achievement With little or no team depth It cannot be exclaimed enough Especially in the young rider category #proudsouthafrican
GrumpyOldGuy Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 I am not a big Porte fan but I have to say he rode an inspired stage yesterday. Just proves once again you dont need to be the best in the race to win, sometimes opportunity comes knocking and you grab it,.. just ask Nibali, he has made a career of opportunism. Aru and Bardet were also on fire, I certainly felt they gave it their best, not sure about 'Berto though, apart from the ITT he didn't look too enthusiastic at all, hope he finds his Mojo.
NotSoBigBen Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "Richie Porte: ‘Chris Froome obviously didn’t want to see me win. You don’t forget that for July’" http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/richie-porte-it-seemed-chris-froome-didnt-want-to-see-me-win-you-dont-forget-that-for-july-335219?utm_content=manual&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=cyclingweekly
Patchelicious Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "Richie Porte: ‘Chris Froome obviously didn’t want to see me win. You don’t forget that for July’" http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/richie-porte-it-seemed-chris-froome-didnt-want-to-see-me-win-you-dont-forget-that-for-july-335219?utm_content=manual&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=cyclingweekly Ag shame, now he knows whats its like to be a GC Team leader.
EmptyB Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "Richie Porte: ‘Chris Froome obviously didn’t want to see me win. You don’t forget that for July’" http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/richie-porte-it-seemed-chris-froome-didnt-want-to-see-me-win-you-dont-forget-that-for-july-335219?utm_content=manual&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=cyclingweeklyJeez, stop crying Richie....its called racing. Especially when you're in yellow!
Pah Bear Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "... There were guys who preferred me not win the race instead of going for it themselves." He surely can't say this and refer to Froome. From the commentary (for what it was worth) Froome attacked on 3 of the 4 final climbs. If that is not trying to win yourself then what is? You can't really blame him for that. Disappointed in not winning obviously, but those complaints are unbecoming of a champion rider.
Pah Bear Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Porte's fat lower lip slows him down.After his crying foul, I now see what you mean.
Patchelicious Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "Richie Porte: ‘Chris Froome obviously didn’t want to see me win." [/url]What, so did he want the other riders to let him win?
'Dale Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Interesting team dynamic with these two So too Movistar with Quintana / Valverde No more BMC duo, only Porte
Gen Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 "... There were guys who preferred me not win the race instead of going for it themselves." He surely can't say this and refer to Froome. From the commentary (for what it was worth) Froome attacked on 3 of the 4 final climbs. If that is not trying to win yourself then what is? You can't really blame him for that. Disappointed in not winning obviously, but those complaints are unbecoming of a champion rider. After his crying foul, I now see what you mean. What, so did he want the other riders to let him win? My thoughts were hey check froome is pulling a Bert and racing aggressively, and how awesome it is.. Obviously we should've checked with Porte to find out if racing to win was allowed. Pfft..now you see his whining has just wiped out the memory of him fighting so much on the last climb..he needs to put on his big boy pants. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
coppi Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 And to think I've always liked Porte..........he is starting to behave like a typical Ozzie whinger! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Jaco-fiets Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Too much at Sky might have turned him into a d.ck like it did Froome
'Dale Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 And to think I've always liked Porte..........he is starting to behave like a typical Ozzie whinger! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'm surprised at his attitude heyHave never seen it until now Must be the pressure ????
Patchelicious Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Too much at Sky might have turned him into a d.ck like it did FroomeFunny, he seemed likable at Sky, he was wearing a BMC shirt this weekend incase you didn't notice. In fact he's been there a while now.
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