2011 Critérium du Dauphiné, Stage 7: Pontcharra - La Toussuire, 117.5 km

[cineteq]

I don't know. Vino will be Vino and Rodriguez has nothing to lose, so they'll attack. Unless Wigins shows serious signs of weakness (they"ll know when Vino attacks), i doubt Evans and JVDB will be trying to attack. They might just stick to following, not wanting to endanger their TdF. If Gesink wants to test his legs again, he'll probably be up there.

Agree 100%. The only way Wiggins will lose is if he can't follow the elite guys, and not because Evans or Vino will attack. I wouldn't be surprise if Purito get's in the podium though...

 

[mewmewmew13]

I'd like to see Vino pull out a rousing stage win.
Wig better hold on ..his big chance.

 

[Ferminal]

La Toussuire is harder than I first thought when looking at the profiles earlier in the week. Those who got dropped yesterday, will probably get dropped again today. I would not be surprised if a few start struggling on Glandon. One could drop ten places on GC, if they are not up for it.

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

Agree 100%. The only way Wiggins will lose is if he can't follow the elite guys, and not because Evans or Vino will attack. I wouldn't be surprise if Purito get's in the podium though...

Agree. And I agree with everyone else thinking Wigo will win the race. He's in a good position of not having to attack, but just mark his closest rivals, follow their wheels, and let them burn up their energy.

 

[python]

since wiggo defended splendidly on the 8.5% d’allevard, I can’t see him losing more that a bunch of seconds on the 7% glandon or the 6% la toussuire, sure, provided he eats and drinks properly.

Purito is the best climber in the race, but will he have good legs again ?

bobby and vdb2 will not let their own thread dropping too far down and vino will never disappoint.

looking forward to another great day of racing !

 

[auscyclefan94]

Should be an earlier finish in today's/toinghts stage. Just be cautious so you don't miss the race!

 

[auscyclefan94]

The Croix de Fer is a nasty climb. The bunch will be small going over the top of the Croix de Fer and then for the battle up La Toussuire

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Dan Martin will win

 

[LarsAU]

VDB for the stage, Brad for the Tour.

My specific interest - how many more people can CAS leap past in the GC?

Bit of a CAS fan myself.

CAS won this stage in 2009 and I think he'll at least try to repeat that, so expect to see the pain-face up near the sharp end again

If he has a good day I think he'll break into top 10. He's certainly a better climber than a couple of the guys in front of him. Can he make enough time though?

 

[movingtarget]

Wiggins may lose some time again but not enough to threaten the yellow. The battle for second could get interesting. Vino is close enough to Evans. But I have a feeling that the podium won't change.

Will Rodriguez try again ? I think he might.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Wiggins may lose some time again but not enough to threaten the yellow. The battle for second could get interesting. Vino is close enough to Evans. But I have a feeling that the podium won't change.

Will Rodriguez try again ? I think he might.

I think he will, probably will win again actually. Might as well utilize this form.

 

[greenedge]

Could Kern win if JROD does not have the legs after yesterday??? I shall expect to see Evans also recover on this too. Vino and Gesink might attack but after Vino's launch for JROD he appeared a bit tired. I would also doubt any GC favourites to attack on the Glandon either, unless Samu wants to get a gap on the descent.

 

[just some guy]

I think he will, probably will win again actually. Might as well utilize this form.

I agree

Whats your top 5 Timmy and end GC

Mine
J-rod
Gesink
Tommy V
VDB2
Evans

With Wiggins following Evans wheel and making it look easy
Vino 25 seconds back - 2 good days in the hills a bit much for Vino nowdays I think

Final GC
Wiggins
Evans
Vino

Who would have picked that GC final 3 in that order


Ps. How good are Eurocar and Ag2r going this season the tour will be fun.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I'm not sure gesink will be amongst it.

stage:
jrod
dan. martin (I have a feeling)
VdB
Evans
Wiggo

gc will be more or less the same I think.

 

[Lanark]

This stage looks a lot harder for Wiggins, as there most likely will be racing on the first mountain and he's not very strong when there are multiple mountains. If he's dropped on the first mountain then he could be screwed and lose several minutes, unless he somehow can get back on the descent...

I don't think so. This is the Dauphiné, not the Tour. Nobody is going to sacrfice his team on the Glandon, and certainly non of the people who are preparing themselves for the Tour are going to try some attack from 50 kilometers. The Glandon will do some selection because it is a tough climb, but not much more than that.

 

[just some guy]

Ps watched the re run how much of a beast was EBH. He is back big time.

 

[Winterfold]

It will be interesting if someone does put in a big attack on the Glandon - but if Sky keep their cool then Edvard Beasten Hagen will bring him back on the final climb which is not that difficult.

Yesterday was the day to put Wiggo in difficulty and he was up to the job.

Go Wiggo!!!

(Dauphine is clearly the most prestigious week stage race then P-N)

 

[jens_attacks]

the only man who can attack on glandon is purito,he can give all in this dauphine.but he needs some brilliant tactics,a super strong katusha and amazing legs to do it.i don't think it will happen though.he will attack on la toussuire with 7-8 km to go,he still can reach the podium.
so purito for the win and wiggins will be no doubt the overall winner.

 

[Moondance]

Gesink has said he will try again today.... And this time round he will succeed.


Actually I hope Kern also manages to make another attack stick, and perhaps, gets into the Top-3.... He's got that once-in-a-lifetime form, and one hopes he gets the max out of it. He needs forty seconds on VDB2, a minute on Vino, 1'30 on Cadel, and needs to get past two of those guys.

 

[Kwibus]

It has been said many times. If Wiggo stays with his contenders on the Croix de Fer he will win the Dauphine. And that's a very nice win indeed! I certainly hope so for him.

I just read on a dutch site that Gesink will go for it again so I think a battle for the win between Gesink and Rodriguez. Allthough I think the final climb is more suited for the power climbers. I'll stick to these 2 guys anyways

 

[lanternrouge]

Wiggo should be okay today, the Glandon is too far out to launch an attack by one of the GC guys so it's all down to the final climb which as someone said is more of a power climb and as such suits Wiggins.

Seems like Wiggins has earned a bit of respect around here?

 

[Matty_Tucks]

Wiggo should be okay today, the Glandon is too far out to launch an attack by one of the GC guys so it's all down to the final climb which as someone said is more of a power climb and as such suits Wiggins.

Seems like Wiggins has earned a bit of respect around here?

Justifiably!

I think he'll win now, good form, great to see him winning again. Last climb is a category 1, not hors categorie, so this is more in favour?

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Jurgen says he'll go for the win, because his girlfriend turns 19 today

 

[Moondance]

Wiggo should be okay today, the Glandon is too far out to launch an attack by one of the GC guys so it's all down to the final climb which as someone said is more of a power climb and as such suits Wiggins.

Seems like Wiggins has earned a bit of respect around here?

The Wigans haters will still hate, and the normal people will probably, indeed, gain more respect, although it's hardly surprising that someone gains respect when he wins one of the biggest week-long races of the year.

Myself, I haven't changed on him. While I don't hate him (I don't hate any rider) I will always and forever use the 'Wigans' nickname, because the Man Utd/Wigan comment still counts as one of the dumbest things I've ever heard out of a cyclist's mouth. I still think he's a good rider overall, with a fantastic TT, and below average climbing skills for a GC man. Week-long races could be his niche, since he can own the TT and climbing is manageable.

 

[Moondance]

Jurgen says he'll go for the win, because his girlfriend turns 19 today

Seriously?