Eugene Oppelt Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Why was JA complaining? Just expressing himself. Frustrated at accidentally unclipping during the sprint. His all arms and legs flailing when at full tilt, so no surprises that he lost one of his contact points. He mos races on pure passion.
Frosty Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 They made it with 5min to spare according to GerransI saw them coming in at about 500m to go then can’t remember what happened after that... #distractions
Gen Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 OSS OSS BABY Gets the most combative rider if the day.. Yeah he marshalled the troops well
Frosty Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 The chain[emoji24]20200904_173056.jpghow far out was he?
Gen Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 how far out was he?Finished 13th.. don't know exactly how far from the finish is happened.. what n pity.. although I thought he was a bit far back and had some traffic to contest for the win.. but dammit not collecting more points is the big pity.
Mntboy Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Just expressing himself. Frustrated at accidentally unclipping during the sprint. His all arms and legs flailing when at full tilt, so no surprises that he lost one of his contact points. He most races on pure passion. Is French and wants to win. Very spirited competitor yet comes across as being a gentleman (with a good sense of humour) off the bike. Nothing bland about him. Likeable in the Tom Boonen, Peter Sagan kinda way.
Gen Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Right.. Sags baby will just go have to fetch those missed points at the finish elsewhere.
Gen Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 How about that stage.. what a day.. glad I could watch it from start to finish
Frosty Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 How about that stage.. what a day.. glad I could watch it from start to finishPity I missed the first hour of racing, but the last 2.5 I did was the best so far of the Tour.
Gen Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Pity I missed the first hour of racing, but the last 2.5 I did was the best so far of the Tour.You'll have to watch that first hour it was crazy.
Gen Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Ha ha ha that last bit. (I blacked out most of the word as not to offend anyone) I agree ????
Vetplant Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Ha ha ha that last bit. (I blacked out most of the word as not to offend anyone) I agree ????My heart bleeds for him, they worked so hard, would have wanted more for their efforts.
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Professional road cycling is a team sport. Many do not realise this. Now add the sun, the wind, gradients, race craft, technical risks, long-term plans, short-term strategies, screaming sport directors and rivals becoming allies until the finalé before they turn on each for glory. Beautiful racing.Bring on the Pyrenees! Pic: Bettini Images
Mntboy Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Professional road cycling is a team sport. Many do not realise this. Now add the sun, the wind, gradients, race craft, technical risks, long-term plans, short-term strategies, screaming sport directors and rivals becoming allies until the finalé before they turn on each for glory. Beautiful racing.Bring on the Pyrenees! Pic: Bettini ImagesSome would protest the team aspect of it. It's when you start looking at the minutiae you'll soon realise that the individual results are, the greater majority of the time, a direct result of the effort of all the riders not just the winning individual. It's a pity that some never seem to pick up on this. Beautiful racing indeed.
Slowbee Posted September 4, 2020 Posted September 4, 2020 Bring on the mountains.....I put in a leave form for Saturday & Sunday afternoon.
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