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

[Jamsque]

Evans refusing to take responsibility, massive gap now.

Evans will chase on the descent and the last climb.

We knew this is where his team would be weak.

 

[The Hitch]

Ah crap now Navarros selling his soul.

You make BMC do the work. Its their tour to lose.

Then you crack him. You dont chaufer him to Paris

 

[issoisso]

Final climb: 5ºC, rain, headwind.

He's going to blow up so hard. Still, kudos for attacking

 

[Escarabajo]

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!

It is more about the recuperation than the altitude.

That is the problem.

There is still has some hope for him to recuperate.

 

[Epicycle]

I don't see it working for Andy. He's not the best descender and the final climb is pretty much a power climb. So with more guys working together, the peloton will have a big advantage, especially if it's into the wind. Obviously Leopard have the luxury of having the Frank card still to play but I doubt Andy will gain big time in the end.

 

[Big Doopie]

andy needs monfort to hold his hand on the descent.

 

[BYOP88]

Evans refusing to take responsibility, massive gap now.

Maybe Evans isn't having a good day or he's gambling that Schleck will be caught before the last climb.

 

[ManInFull]

For sure. The group will catch Andy + friends btwn climbs.
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How long is the descent? They can't make up 2+ minutes.

 

[joeyrobbo]

So what do we all think?

he's gone too far out and will be chased down / dropped before the finish, or is this going to pay off?

Personally I think it's a big ask.. don't think he can descend / ride on the flat well enough to make it count..

 

[hatcher]

Geraint Thomas is such a stud.

 

[Sofía_]

Go Andy!!!

 

[Jamsque]

Race radio says Uran is coming back to the group Maillot Jaune, so they can't be going fast.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Love how every thinks it's over....long way to go

Nobody thinks it's over. Some people just like attacking riders. Crazy right?

 

[spalco]

i have said it before and i say it again

rather andy then evans

I agree. Anyone but Evans.

 

[phanatic]

Love how every thinks it's over....long way to go

not over, begun

 

[Ramira]

Who is still in the back with the leaders? Navarro (but he's blowing himself up) Rolland (I reckon he won't blow himself up in the valley) but who is there to ride the valley? I'm sure I missed someone but there aren't to many I reckon.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Maybe Evans isn't having a good day or he's gambling that Schleck will be caught before the last climb.

Maybe Evans is just being Evans.

 

[maltiv]

Anyone knows the gap back to Uran?

 

[RdBiker]

And Andy has Monfort for the flat...

Genius

It's still a long way until the road kicks up again. Hopefully A.Schleck will get some help from a few other riders in the escape group.

 

[lilyprotector]

i want navarro to crack and see what happens then.

 

[Parrulo]

Are you my ghost or something?

I dont know if its possible to find 2 more identical cycling outlooks than myself and yourself

maybe we are twins separated right after we were born

 

[ericthesportsman6]

I don't get the anger.

andy might be a girl at times, but this attack should only be applauded.

I'm just rooting for Sammy. One gutsy attack doesn't make me love Andy...

 

[Publicus]

I don't get the anger.

andy might be a girl at times, but this attack should only be applauded.

absolutely. It is actually a great tactic by Leopard Trek. Even if Andy gets pulled back, they have Frank in reserve. Smart riding.

 

[Ferminal]

Roche hammering it and can't really gap Monfort waiting for Andy.

 

[Mellow Velo]

How long is the descent? They can't make up 2+ minutes.

Long, but depends who takes it up. If Voeckler, Samu, Bertie and Cuddles work together.
If not????