Recent content by Cosette

I vote for Cunego taking this one. Just a shame I won't be able to watch it....

Awesome ride by the break. The finish was even better, with the peloton just behind. Great sight that was. Though the Bouygues (if I remember correctly) rider off roading in one of the descends was a peculiar sight as well...

Strong showing by Gilbert, especially that move on the St. Nicolas that shook of Valverde and Evans was impressive. Sadly there were two others up the road that were out of reach. I have to admit that I was rooting for Kolobnev when it became clear the others were not going to catch up, but...

Speaking of fall-prone riders... Has Fränck Schleck managed to stay upright so far?

On the Roché apparently. The one on approx. 70km from the finish.

Sporza commentators mentioned a fire somewhere along the route and La Redoute, Saint-Nicolas and another hill falling out due to mentioned fire. Anyone have any news on this?

I only found the text after I clicked your link, but perhaps you are right... I tend to be very skilled at stating the obvious... I just turned on the tv and fell in halfway through an interview with Cadel Evans.. He mentioned that he will be watched by the others because of his win this...

Among all the other languages, it did say this: "Sorry, this content is accessible from Grand Duchy of Luxembourg only." So that would be a yes. I'll be moving over to the tv as soon as we get coverage of it here...

Yes. And they have a 6 minute gap on the peloton.

Quite a mixed breakaway... 8 different teams, 6 nationalities.... Wondering how long they will hold on...

Just for the record, I'm very well aware that Gilbert will not go unmarked on Sunday. I just started rambling about halfway thorugh that post... But one can hope, right? But even then he has a good chance. He has been doing well the last couple of weeks, and the course does suit him. And his...

Now that you mention it... I do recall reading that somewhere, but I had totally forgotten about that. Thanks. So adding that up to that he will be riding in his home area (or what used to be home, I believe he moved to Monaco) I completely understand why he wants it so badly. The only...

It's hard to judge the Vino/Contador possibilties. Maybe their biggest advantage is having two contenders who could also aid each other if need be. The main question is if they can make it work or not. As mentioned before, it probably has a bigger possibility of working out than the situation in...

I apologize for my ignorance, but who is Cuddles? As for contenders, I would say Cunego and Valverde would be my top favourites. Below those the list becomes quite extensive... Like Gilbert, I want Löfkvist to do well, but I don't know if he will be able to put on a winning performance...

Speaking of Löfkvist... Any idea on his current form? As mentioned by Dekker_Tifoso (I think it was, sorry if I'm mistaken) Gilbert himself has said that the finish of the Fleche Wallone on the Mur isn't really his thing... But I still wouldn't write him of completely, he appears to be in...