Tour de France 2021

[Chris_]

*I assume Schelling will drop out of the TdF after week 1.

There's no ways he can have enough energy to go full-gas in the breakaway every single day.

 

*comic sans

[dsw]

5 minutes ago, lechatnoir said:

in fairness, shoulders in rugby see a lot of action, so perhaps it's a bit more serious. cyclists don't really use shoulders in cycling. well, perhaps Sagan from time to time?

For sure... you also get different types of shoulder dislocations.

My comment was just a bit cheeky.. i have no doubt that Alun Wyn Jones is one hell of a tough bloke.

He is Welsh after all, just like Geraint 

[Chris_]

5 minutes ago, Chris_ said:

*I assume Schelling will drop out of the TdF after week 1.

There's no ways he can have enough energy to go full-gas in the breakaway every single day.

 

*comic sans

Jeepers, kiss of death. Now he drops back to put his feet up for the rest of the day... haha

[lechatnoir]

9 minutes ago, dsw said:

For sure... you also get different types of shoulder dislocations.

My comment was just a bit cheeky.. i have no doubt that Alun Wyn Jones is one hell of a tough bloke.

He is Welsh after all, just like Geraint 

Ah! so he falls down a lot?

[Mountain Bru]

5 minutes ago, Chris_ said:

Jeepers, kiss of death. Now he drops back to put his feet up for the rest of the day... haha

Probably doesn't want to take points on the intermediate sprint which Sagan could potentially win. But seen as Cav and Caleb have gone for intermediate sprints on the previous stages, Sagan is gonna have to work hard

['Dale]

1 hour ago, 'Dale said:

Must Read

https://cyclingtips.com/2021/06/the-secret-pro-tour-de-france-sagan/

About Sagan:

"I know he’s a fan favourite, good for the sport due to his flamboyant nature and character and is undoubtedly one of the true megastars that have graced the sport. But for us in the peloton, he’s a bloody nightmare, a rider you want to stay clear of. He’s just so damn dangerous.

Everyone sitting at home loves watching his “sick” skills, and he has them in abundance. He’s exceptionally talented and skilled on the bike, but he’s also, err, how do I put this, an absolute airhead and selfish!" - TSP

[Mountain Bru]

15 minutes ago, Chris_ said:

*I assume Schelling will drop out of the TdF after week 1.

There's no ways he can have enough energy to go full-gas in the breakaway every single day.

 

*comic sans

He won't drop out, he'll retire due to knee pain

['Dale]

Abandoned: Robert Gesink (somersaulted over Gee, km 37) ????

['Dale]

Nervous today for some reason ???? - @MarkCavendish, 3 hrs ago 

Edited June 28, 2021 by 'Dale

[lechatnoir]

Apparently Greg van Avermaet is riding the tour. who knew?

[DIPSLICK]

5 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

Nervous today for some reason ???? - @MarkCavendish, 3 hrs ago 

Nervous/beeeg pressure with some strong opposition 

[Chris_]

Dlamini! whats going on back there

[DieselnDust]

8 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

Nervous today for some reason ???? - @MarkCavendish, 3 hrs ago 

coming from the Ilse of Mann he's no stranger to precipitation

[DieselnDust]

4 minutes ago, lechatnoir said:

Apparently Greg van Avermaet is riding the tour. who knew?

are you sure or are you making this up?

['Dale]

"Lots of scans... got back at 1 AM..."

 

Edited June 28, 2021 by 'Dale

[Mountain Bru]

12 minutes ago, 'Dale said:

About Sagan:

"I know he’s a fan favourite, good for the sport due to his flamboyant nature and character and is undoubtedly one of the true megastars that have graced the sport. But for us in the peloton, he’s a bloody nightmare, a rider you want to stay clear of. He’s just so damn dangerous.

Everyone sitting at home loves watching his “sick” skills, and he has them in abundance. He’s exceptionally talented and skilled on the bike, but he’s also, err, how do I put this, an absolute airhead and selfish!" - TSP

Which of the Ineos riders wrote this article? 
They lost all credibility when the picked Porte for the win, Thomas for a podium spot, and a Slovenian for the other spot. And never mentioned Caleb or Matthews for green and only spoke of Cav, an ex sky rider.