2011 Tour de France Stage 18 - Pinerolo - Galibier Serre-Chevalier 200.5km

[BYOP88]

Ok just say Andy had a mechanical and was caught by the main group, would they have to wait for him?

 

[Ramira]

The big question now is how far is Andy behind Posthuma and Monfort. I think Monfort will easily reach the top easy but if Posthuma can as well that's a huge boost for Andy.

 

[ericthesportsman6]

I wouldn't panic. There is still a loooong ways to go.

 

[maltiv]

Andy looking to regain some respect...it's very effective too!

But damn, Uran is in big trouble, and that in favorable altitude. Very sad for him!

 

[auscyclefan94]

I think I am carrying on a bit! Just wait cadel!

 

[Ramira]

jobiwan.

Andy Schleck fanclub. Members?

A lot more than 20 minutes ago.

Hehe, and I imagine the Andy Schleck hateclub might have actually gone down quite a bit as well

 

[ak-zaaf]

Even if it's Andrew, trying to win the Tour this way is amazing.

 

[ManInFull]

Sanchez babysitting Contador

I don't think AC has it today.

Andy may have 2 minutes or more by the time he reaches the summit. They are not going to pull all of that back on the descent.

 

[MartinGT]

OMG This is mega!

 

[lilyprotector]

contact! go andy go! leopard shows some racing strategy!

 

[Amsterhammer]

Oh joy, Schleklet does know which way is front and he can put the hammer down!

If this wins him the Tour it will have been the kind of feat that we've all been missing till now. AC looks less than 100% today, Cadel does what we expect so far, Gesink = another fail, I'm afraid....but, still a long way to go and the race is truly, finally, on!

Shame about Johnny H

 

[The Hitch]

Szmyd on the front again?

NoOOOOO!!!

he could be so good if he didnt ruin races.

Hopefully he sets a crap tempo like on Finnestre.

 

[jobiwan]

jobiwan.

Andy Schleck fanclub. Members?

A lot more than 20 minutes ago.

It's a gutsy ride, whether it works for him or not.
Frank's getting an easy ride to the Galibier!

 

[Ramira]

Great plan by Leopard, I sort of expected this when I saw Monfort and Posthuma up front, the only flaw in my opinion is the lack of Cancellara up front, but you can't get everything you want .

 

[GroupDK]

shake memories from saxo tactics some years back just with voight falling down to help a attack....

 

[Maxiton]

Even if it's Andrew, trying to win the Tour this way is amazing.

True. True. And if it works, chapeau! Chapeau even if it doesn't.

 

[ChopperArris]

jobiwan.

Andy Schleck fanclub. Members?

A lot more than 20 minutes ago.

Excellent point, very well (and succinctly) made.

Me? I'm an adult - they're all gladiators in my eyes.

 

[meandmygitane]

Contador has only Navarro.

What has
HERNANDEZ BLAZQUEZ Jesus
NOVAL GONZALEZ Benjamin
PORTE Richie
SÖRENSEN Chris
SÖRENSEN Nicki
TOSATTO Matteo
VANDBORG Brian
done in this tour? Great done by Riis, taking so many burned out riders from the Giro

 

[Parrulo]

i have said it before and i say it again

rather andy then evans

 

[Publicus]

So far excellent tactics by Leopard Trek. Have to respect the move.

 

[Jamsque]

Taaramae is going to take the white jersey today.

 

[AussieGoddess]

Kudos to Andy. Gutsy riding

 

[AtletiSK]

credit to Andy, finally attacking!!
still the peloton pace is horrible, keeps losing time even on leading group

 

[khodder]

Andy had left Poosthuma.

 

[dgodave]

I wouldn't panic. There is still a loooong ways to go.

For sure. The group will catch Andy + friends btwn climbs.
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