2011 Tour de France Stage 11: Blaye-les-Mines Lavaur 167.5 km

[Tuarts]

Old news but it seems that Flecha was just plain angry after that stage and who could blame him, I don't think Voeckler did anything wrong and he did wait on occasions besides he was chasing yellow

Voeckler accelerated away after the crash - it was only 15-20 seconds afterwards did he slow down for the other 2 riders.

 

[Cimber]

Old news but it seems that Flecha was just plain angry after that stage and who could blame him, I don't think Voeckler did anything wrong and he did wait on occasions besides he was chasing yellow

So was Contador

 

[El Pistolero]

I hope Gilbert attacks at the hill before the intermediate sprint and goes downhill like a Falco

Or in a breakaway. Would be cool to see Phil and Rojas in a breakaway this Tour to put HTC under stress.

 

[woodie]

I hope Gilbert attacks at the hill before the intermediate sprint and goes downhill like a Falco

Or in a breakaway. Would be cool to see Phil and Rojas in a breakaway this Tour to put HTC under stress.

I highly doubt that will happen, although it could be interesting

 

[Carstenbf]

after he won taking advantage of a crash

Wth?! Actually expected him to stop and wait for the peloton?

 

[just some guy]

Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to stage weather report

Rain, rain and more rain and coldish = nerves

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Wth?! Actually expected him to stop and wait for the peloton?

He looked around a couple of times to see where they were. It would have been to his advantage to wait for them for a short period, because it would have been easier for the break with 2 extra pairs of legs doing turns. He couldn't wait for ever though, because the peleton would have caught him. I don't think he did anything that any other rider wouldn't have done.

 

[metya77]

Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to stage weather report

Rain, rain and more rain and coldish = nerves

hello
Has the stage started yet?

 

[just some guy]

hello
Has the stage started yet?

No but teams are in buses on the way to the start

 

[metya77]

No but teams are in buses on the way to the start

I'm at work after an hour I go home and to watch the stage.

 

[hdmfox]

Reporter for the Norwegian newspaper VG on twitter:
"Glad I dont have to cycle in this weather: http://yfrog.com/kiczuinj"

I have to say I agree with him...

 

[King Of The Wolds]

I hope Gilbert attacks at the hill before the intermediate sprint and goes downhill like a Falco

Or in a breakaway. Would be cool to see Phil and Rojas in a breakaway this Tour to put HTC under stress.

He'll attack on the hill, for sure, and probably take the maximum points on offer that the breakaway guys have left.

No way will HTC let him and Rojas go in a breakaway, unless it's a brainless solo one like yesterday's.

 

[metya77]

Reporter for the Norwegian newspaper VG on twitter:
"Glad I dont have to cycle in this weather: http://yfrog.com/kiczuinj"

I have to say I agree with him...

I agree with him +1

 

[El Pistolero]

He'll attack on the hill, for sure, and probably take the maximum points on offer that the breakaway guys have left.

No way will HTC let him and Rojas go in a breakaway, unless it's a brainless solo one like yesterday's.

Breakaway this Tour, not this stage

 

[Tuarts]

TeamGadret have pulled their last rider.

Too fatigued apparently.

 

[El Pistolero]

The weather could play a big role for the green jersey battle on this stage by the way.

Anyhow:

2002: 189 starters, 5 withdrawals due to crashes, 2.65% attrition
2003: 198 starters, 6 withdrawals due to crashes, 3.03% attrition
2004: 188 starters, 10 withdrawals due to crashes, 5.32% attrition
2005: 189 starters, 8 withdrawals due to crashes, 4.23% attrition
2006: 176 starters, 4 withdrawals due to crashes, 2.27% attrition
2007: 189 starters, 9 withdrawals due to crashes, 4.76% attrition
2008: 180 starters, 4 withdrawals due to crashes, 2.22% attrition
2009: 180 starters, 5 withdrawals due to crashes, 2.78% attrition
2010: 197 starters, 9 withdrawals due to crashes, 4.57% attrition
2011: 198 starters, 16 withdrawals due to crashes, 8.08% attrition

 

[Mambo95]

He'll attack on the hill, for sure, and probably take the maximum points on offer that the breakaway guys have left.

That hill is just before the feed zone. If he attacks there he can kiss goodbye to any chance of being in future breakaways. It's not worth bothering for the sake of a couple of points.

 

[metya77]

The weather could play a big role for the green jersey battle on this stage by the way.

Why do you think it?

 

[El Pistolero]

Why do you think it?

Crashes. And stuff like that.

 

[Machu Picchu]

Voeckler accelerated away after the crash - it was only 15-20 seconds afterwards did he slow down for the other 2 riders.

Not quite, Voeckler and LuLu both accelerated away, only Casar waited but I wouldn't expect any other rider to do different except perhaps a teammate?_?

 

[El Pistolero]

That hill is just before the feed zone. If he attacks there he can kiss goodbye to any chance of being in future breakaways. It's not worth bothering for the sake of a couple of points.

Doesn't Cav have enough official rules in his favour already? I say **** them. They can surely go to hell with their unofficial rules. The fact that there is a feed zone is the biggest reason why he should go.

 

[sportzchick]

shoud be a good stage - cant wait!

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Doesn't Cav have enough official rules in his favour already?

Which ones?

 

[Mambo95]

Doesn't Cav have enough official rules in his favour already? I say **** them. They can surely go to hell with their unofficial rules. The fact that there is a feed zone is the biggest reason why he should go.

It's not a question of a rule. But if he attacks near a feed zone he's going to annoy a lot of people who may seek to take revenge later. It's just not worth it (no-one will follow him and Cav and Rojas will roll over the line in the next two places).

 

[El Pistolero]

It's not a question of a rule. But if he attacks near a feed zone he's going to annoy a lot of people who may seek to take revenge later. It's just not worth it (no-one will follow him and Cav and Rojas will roll over the line in the next two places).

It's not near the feedzone if he goes on the hill. The only people ****ed would be Cav and Cav's ego.