Tour de France 2018

[CASSIE1975]

Yeah, the French public... Dont worry we are sending some Savages over to watch the tour this year, will give them a stun gun for the Frenchies that step out of line

 

Please send a few photos / videos of said "stunning"   

[Vetplant]

So...

 

Back to racing talk:

 

Froome and Sky are still the team to beat.

 

The others are going to have to change their tactics because what they have been trying the past couple of years hasn't worked.

 

You need to get Froomey on the back foot early on in the race in my opinion to have any chance against him, plus then it will be more exciting with another Froomster Giro-like attack in the final week.

 

The TTT on stage 3 is going to give someone a significant disadvantage to have to fight back against, but that someone will not be Froomey, they will be at the pointy end of things.

[Gen]

So...

 

Back to racing talk:

 

Froome and Sky are still the team to beat.

 

The others are going to have to change their tactics because what they have been trying the past couple of years hasn't worked.

 

You need to get Froomey on the back foot early on in the race in my opinion to have any chance against him, plus then it will be more exciting with another Froomster Giro-like attack in the final week.

 

The TTT on stage 3 is going to give someone a significant disadvantage to have to fight back against, but that someone will not be Froomey, they will be at the pointy end of things.

Think Froome may try gain time during the first 2 weeks and may start feeling the Giro legs in week 3.

 

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[Yo-Yo]

The whole saga is over and done with.. finally..

 

Froome has been cleared and free to race

 

http://www.uci.org/pressreleases/uci-statement-anti-doping-proceedings-involving-christopher-froome/

 

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Can't wait to hear from The Badger on this one. I half expect him to still turn up at the start with a crowd and some pitchforks. 

[Eldron]

Think Froome may try gain time during the first 2 weeks and may start feeling the Giro legs in week 3.

 

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I reckon Sky will be going full gas in the TTT to make give Froome some bonus time. Free time using all of Sky's legs instead if just Froomes. Winner winner.

[Gen]

I reckon Sky will be going full gas in the TTT to make give Froome some bonus time. Free time using all of Sky's legs instead if just Froomes. Winner winner.

Will see hey, hopefully the racing will be nice and open and go down to the end.

 

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[sunchaser]

So it was a mistake... we back boys!

[V12man]

Can't wait to hear from The Badger on this one. I half expect him to still turn up at the start with a crowd and some pitchforks. 

I wonder if Chris will shake hands with him on the podium....

[Grey Hubs]

Can't wait to see what Movistar can or cant do...

 

http://www.velonews.com/2018/06/news/quintana-confident-movistar-can-conquer-sky-froome-tour_468087

 

 

Really hoping to see Quintana will at least offer entertainment on the climbs!

[gummibear]

Let's see how the French public will handle the news...and the actual race, hope they accept the final outcome and not do anything rash.

Hope UCI have a bodyguard that can keep up with Froome.

[Jewbacca]

Do you also eagerly anticipate Fast and the Furious sequels hoping the new one will be better than the last disappointment?

 

Sorry, replying the GreyHubs re Nairo and Movistar

[urbanroyal]

Well I'm glad the whole Froome drama is over....it's all racing now...clean or not...bring it on guys...

[Grey Hubs]

Do you also eagerly anticipate Fast and the Furious sequels hoping the new one will be better than the last disappointment?

 

Sorry, replying the GreyHubs re Nairo and Movistar

As you can tell, I don't know much about road racing and TDF, hence the reason I like Froome

 

But this year, I'm voting for the underdogs - Nairo/Movistar. 

 

If nothing else, for a more competitive race!

[shova1]

With CF being cleared by UCI it's GAME ON!

 

Knowing that CF's legs will probably really feel the Giro going into week three (assuming he is in the running at that stage), I'm looking forward to seeing the various team strategies including Sky's from the outset.....

 

Any thoughts/predictions for week one? 

[Eldron]

As you can tell, I don't know much about road racing and TDF, hence the reason I like Froome

 

But this year, I'm voting for the underdogs - Nairo/Movistar. 

 

If nothing else, for a more competitive race!

 

I would not be unhappy if Froome had some issue and Thomas or Bernal were given free reign to ride to win!

[eddy]

I wonder if Chris will shake hands with him on the podium....

 

I would if I were him; I'd be the better man.

 

BUT only after properly missing the sample bottle and soaking everything form the wrist forwards and forgetting to wash it off.