Dirt Tracker Posted August 19, 2020 Share Personally I would have loved to see Gee go all out for some monuments. I've always thought he has a Roubaix cobble with this name on. This year with the crazy calendar could be the perfect way of coming out of a GC and challenge for a classic. I get he has some GC itch that still needs scratching so I doubt that will happen. After the general thoughts that everyone was going to the Tour, recent events are looking like the Giro will have a good field as well. What a few months of racing ahead! I see Yates-S had resigned with Greenedge despite the furious rumour mill. Wonder if Yates-A is really headed to Ineos with Porte? Just when you thought you couldn't stack a team any more. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Bru Posted August 19, 2020 Share It wouldn't surprise me if Bernal doesn't even make podium at the Tour this year. Barring crashes or mishaps, I reckon Roglic and TommyD have 2 of the 3 spots almost secured, and looking at the Dauphine, I don't think Bernal is an obvious choice for the other spot. I think what helped Carapaz get the upper hand over G as a GC backup is the lack of ITT stages this year. There's only 1 time trial, and it ends up La Planche Des Belles Filles, so he's less likely to hemorrhage time. Giro has 3 time trials, so I don't think he has much hope in defending his title there, so it makes sense to let G have a crack at it. Edited August 19, 2020 by Mountain Bru DieselnDust, Zatopek, kosmonooit and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted August 19, 2020 Share I see no Meintjies for NTT at the TDF this year.... Looks like a stage win hunting party. Eurosport commentator just mentioned that NTT were the only world tour team without a win in 2020.If that s true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 19, 2020 Share Eurosport commentator just mentioned that NTT were the only world tour team without a win in 2020.If that s true Nope, won in tour down under at least https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-down-under-2020/stage-5/results/ DieselnDust and The Ghost 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted August 19, 2020 Share Personally I would have loved to see Gee go all out for some monuments. I've always thought he has a Roubaix cobble with this name on. This year with the crazy calendar could be the perfect way of coming out of a GC and challenge for a classic. I get he has some GC itch that still needs scratching so I doubt that will happen. After the general thoughts that everyone was going to the Tour, recent events are looking like the Giro will have a good field as well. What a few months of racing ahead! I see Yates-S had resigned with Greenedge despite the furious rumour mill. Wonder if Yates-A is really headed to Ineos with Porte? Just when you thought you couldn't stack a team any more.Heard a rumour that Porte is talking to Israel...re-unite with Froome for a last crack at TdF next year (for Froome that is)Could be complete hogwash though Edited August 19, 2020 by Ossie NL Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsw Posted August 19, 2020 Share Nope, won in tour down under at least https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-down-under-2020/stage-5/results/ Niizzolo won a stage in Paris- Nice 2020 as well. shaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanB Posted August 19, 2020 Share CCC team are the only ones without a win so far this season Eurosport commentator just mentioned that NTT were the only world tour team without a win in 2020.If that s true The Ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted August 19, 2020 Share CCC team are the only ones without a win so far this season Eurosport commentator just mentioned that NTT were the only world tour team without a win in 2020.If that s true CCC men’s team is folding after this season. They continue with ladies team as far as I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted August 19, 2020 Share Heard a rumour that Porte is talking to Israel...re-unite with Froome for a last crack at TdF next year (for Froome that is)Could be complete hogwash though Froome signed for 2 years so I doubt nex t year will be his last crack at #5. Might be his last realistic crack at it though.Richie is rumored all over the place; INEOS, ISN and even Movistar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 19, 2020 Share Personally I would have loved to see Gee go all out for some monuments. I've always thought he has a Roubaix cobble with this name on. This year with the crazy calendar could be the perfect way of coming out of a GC and challenge for a classic. I get he has some GC itch that still needs scratching so I doubt that will happen. After the general thoughts that everyone was going to the Tour, recent events are looking like the Giro will have a good field as well. What a few months of racing ahead! I see Yates-S had resigned with Greenedge despite the furious rumour mill. Wonder if Yates-A is really headed to Ineos with Porte? Just when you thought you couldn't stack a team any more.I heard (podcast) or read somewhere that GT said he is doing the Classics after the Tour. This might change as he isn’t doing the Tour, but rather the Giro. Edit: below is a video of GT saying he won’t be doing the Tour, but the Giro instead.https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEYIZbD81T/?igshid=a568kk429qeo Edited August 19, 2020 by Frosty Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted August 19, 2020 Share Nope, won in tour down under at least https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-down-under-2020/stage-5/results/Phew [emoji1303] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zub Posted August 19, 2020 Share In case anyone missed it :-) Join me in the league now no.12520 : BIKE HUB FANTASY TOURBy clicking on this link : https://fantasy.letour.fr/#welcome/register/?parrain=ywedia5&ligue=12520 JohanDiv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted August 20, 2020 Share Kruijswijk also out of the tour due to shoulder injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted August 20, 2020 Share Meanwhile, the gogga is picking up speed in France.These are unprecedented times for professional sport. Source: Worldometer.info Edited August 20, 2020 by 'Dale ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted August 20, 2020 Share Meanwhile, the gogga is picking up speed in France.These are unprecedented times for professional sport. Source: Worldometer.infoNo no no no no! ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted August 20, 2020 Share Meanwhile, the gogga is picking up speed in France.These are unprecedented times for professional sport. Source: Worldometer.info Saw this now, the 1 consideration that is a serious issue to the Tour is that the French will shut it all down in a heart beat. I would say if cases continue there is a 50/50 chance. Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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