2011 TDF: Stage 19 - Modane - Alpe-dÂ’Huez

[just some guy]

There wasn't any indication last year he would do a good ITT...but he did. It will be very tough ffor cadel.

God, I am a nervous wreck!

Dont look too far ahead re itt . Today is more important.

 

[Oreknan]

the last year TT of andy was not that good, he lost 2:23 with Menchov

11. [RUS] MENCHOV Denis RAB 03'51" 0
44. [LUX] SCHLECK Andy SAX 06'14" 0

 

[patterson_hood]

I don't. I think Cadel puts himself in perfect position to win the tour tomorrow.

I'm glad you could decipher that any meant andy! I kind of hope so, if I was to lean one way or the other it would be for Evans. Looking forward to today.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Lets hope for you Cadel isnt in the mental state like the one you are in .

I doubt it. He is relaxed this year. I think as a competitor in an open road stage you would be less nervous.

 

[jens_attacks]

let's have a good time this stage
there will be some devastating attacks from the schlecks.

let's get ready!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7RgC9h8ess

 

[cineteq]

There wasn't any indication last year he would do a good ITT...but he did. It will be very tough ffor cadel.

God, I am a nervous wreck!

No wait! Last year, it was a bad ITT by Alberto that made Andy's ITT look good.

If he's able to cut his losses to Andy (30 sec.) and Frank (2 minutes), he will win the Tour

Also I'd give him + 30 sec. advantage just by having done the ITT course in competition just over a month ago.

 

[The Hitch]

Short sighted? Daft?

lol. Lets just say "overexcited"

 

[TRDean]

I'm curious to see how Andy rides today after the big effort yesterday...he should be a little pressed...I would love to see some action from Cunego!

 

[DenisMenchov]

the last year TT of andy was not that good, he lost 2:23 with Menchov

11. [RUS] MENCHOV Denis RAB 03'51" 0
44. [LUX] SCHLECK Andy SAX 06'14" 0

Menchov one of the best TTist.

 

[personal]

Contador is not going down yet. I expect huge attacks from him today. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Andy must be tired and if it was possible for him to take 4 min from AC yesterday it shouldn't be impossible for AC to do the same to him today.
Not likely but possible and worth a try.

 

[cineteq]

I am really wondering why everyone says Andy did a good TT last year. Do they compare it to AC's TT? If they do, they're wrong, because Alberto probably did one of the worst TT's in his life.

Ditto + many more characters

 

[auscyclefan94]

off to the TV...see you all after the stage.

COME ON CADEL!!!!!

 

[sublimit]

...I reckon Levi will have a go too...right out the back.

Levi FTW! He still has 3 days of stage hunting to go remember.

He will do it I'm sure but I''m not getting nervous particularly

 

[ManInFull]

Dont look too far ahead re itt . Today is more important.

Contador is not going down yet. I expect huge attacks from him today. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Andy must be tired and if it was possible for him to take 4 min from AC yesterday it shouldn't be impossible for AC to do the same to him today.
Not likely but possible and worth a try.

Not going to happen. AC probably will not have the legs today either. Simply check to see where he is in the peleton on the first climb.

 

[JimPanzen]

I see Contador going for the stage win. And after the big effort Andy put in yesterday it is not unlikely that he may crack today. I hope Evans can put himself in a good position prior to the TT.

 

[thehog]

Levi FTW! He still has 3 days of stage hunting to go remember.

He will do it I'm sure but I''m not getting nervous particularly

Levi needs to go out with a bang. I reckon he would of charged up last night and its going to give it an almighty bash today. Levi by 15 minutes.

 

[Poursuivant]

I predict Vanendert going for the stage and Voeckler pushing it on that long descent. Hope he can stay in touch on the last climb.

 

[MartinGT]

lol. Lets just say "overexcited"

Hehe, thats more like it

 

[Woody22]

Not sure if it is the 4 cups of coffee I have pumped into myself but I am so nervous that I am shaking a little.

Good luck Cadel.

Yesterday was the best ride I have ever seen you do. Hope you do an even better one tonight.

 

[The Hitch]

Contador is not going down yet. I expect huge attacks from him today. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

A lot of pain. Yes these guys do it for a living, but theres more motivation to push yourself to insane limits, when your in the yellow or in a good position than when you're in a hopeless one.

 

[rainman]

Levi needs to go out with a bang. I reckon he would of charged up last night and its going to give it an almighty bash today. Levi by 15 minutes.

You must be joking. there would have to be clinic issues if that happened. LL should do a ride in the TT though.

 

[thirteen]

let's get ready!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7RgC9h8ess

god, that is still so beautiful!

(i remember, at the time, i was upset that his bike wasn't celeste like mine )

 

[Anonymous]

A lot of pain. Yes these guys do it for a living, but theres more motivation to push yourself to insane limits, when your in the yellow or in a good position than when you're in a hopeless one.

OT. Hitch, do you know these 2 panelist on eurosport other than MB?

 

[Tuarts]

ToupeWatch on SBS!

 

[MartinGT]

Some pretty good reading here.