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

[Moose McKnuckles]

Just woke up... How did Andy get so far ahead? Where did he attack?

I feel like I'm dreaming, seeing Andy the one out in front like this, attacking early. LOL!

Attacked with 58k left on the Izoard. No reaction to his attack.

 

[Jamsque]

Hopefully not. Cadel is the one in the drivers seat, let him and his team do the driving.

What team? Brent Bookwalter can only do so much.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Just woke up... How did Andy get so far ahead? Where did he attack?

I feel like I'm dreaming, seeing Andy the one out in front like this, attacking early. LOL!

Solo attack with 60km to go. Pretty awesome.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

And they all let him go?

Seems like a good gap. Very bold. He might actually stay out...

 

[maltiv]

Wonder how much money Andy promised Devenyns for doing all that work...

 

[spalco]

Just woke up... How did Andy get so far ahead? Where did he attack?

I feel like I'm dreaming, seeing Andy the one out in front like this, attacking early. LOL!

He attacked early on the Izoard, pulled out 1 minute quickly, had 2 minutes at the top where he soon caught up with a teammmate and got another minute on the descent (!), the other favourites are super-passive for some reason.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Solo attack with 60km to go. Pretty awesome.

Wow. That should shut some people up. LOL!

 

[Ferminal]

Working now, Andy is probably done Needs to hold on to a minute at the 10km mark then hammer it home.

 

[VeloCity]

is cunego in the mj group? haven't seen him.

 

[Cobblestones]

Just woke up... How did Andy get so far ahead? Where did he attack?

I feel like I'm dreaming, seeing Andy the one out in front like this, attacking early. LOL!

Dude, I hope you have TiVo

 

[goggalor]

EE and Saxo finally on the front.

 

[Arnout]

Total fail of all contenders except Schleck.

 

[thrawn]

Hopefully not. Cadel is the one in the drivers seat, let him and his team do the driving.

Yes, intentionally lose the tour by playing games, makes sense.

 

[Jamsque]

almost 3'30 to andy now.

is cunego in the mj group? haven't seen him.

I am pretty sure he is.

 

[mr. tibbs]

Working now, Andy is probably done

Ihope he stays out and makes everyone in the Yellow group look the fool!

 

[Captain_Obvious]

What a contrast to yesterday.

 

[sportzchick]

Evans has had BMC on the front whenever he has had a man with him. Euskatel need to use some men.

They have come up now.... I'm convinced Andy is sacrificing for Frank

 

[Franklin]

Wonder how much money Andy promised Devenyns for doing all that work...

I expect his tour suddenly to be a succes

 

[RdBiker]

If they don't catch Andy before the steeper parts they are in trouble. Saxo Bank / Euskaltel / BMC have to burn all their helpers in the valley.

 

[Ramira]

And they all let him go?

Seems like a good gap. Very bold. He might actually stay out...

Right now I think he'll stay away, the question is by how much though and will he pay for it tomorrow. 3 minute 16 is a lot of time for someone like Andy to lose on a climb.

 

[bicing]

I dont' care for her posts... but I always find people who ask others not to quote people they have on ignore extremely irritating.

No, I'm not going to change my behavior because you're having a stupid internet spat with another poster. Feel free to place me on ignore as well if that bothers you.

It was a joke, sir.

... OK it was a half-joke.

 

[Zoncolan]

Hopefully not. Cadel is the one in the drivers seat, let him and his team do the driving.

What team? A spent Bookwalter? And throw away any chance of a win (for AC and SS)? You must be joking! No more time for tactics.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Dude, I hope you have TiVo

All Access pass on the iPad. I rarely watch TV anymore.

 

[lilyprotector]

hopefully frank will be in really good shape for tomorrow and help andy further consolidate (in addition to moving himself up)

 

[The Hitch]

What team? Brent Bookwalter can only do so much.

Team seemed pretty good on stage 1 and 2. Contador and Samu didnt get any help from BMC then. BMC want help now, i say they stick it up (well you get the point).

Just how i feel, unfortunately EE probably will work