2011 Tour de France Stage 6: Dinan - Lisieux, 226.5 km

[DenisMenchov]

I just want to say that I am a Johnny Hoogerland fan.

Who s not?

 

[therhodeo]

I just want to say that I am a Johnny Hoogerland fan.

I love any guy who bridges up to a break and rides past them when he gets there. Can't speak to his sanity but he's definitely entertaining.

 

[DenisMenchov]

I think he only has 4 wins in his career which a bit shame for such an aggressive guy.

 

[Publicus]

he is the glue - Why anyone would not love Johnny - Brings all cycling fans together

F**k Johnny Hoogerland!

 

[just some guy]

F**k Johnny Hoogerland!

except 1

 

[Publicus]

except 1

Have to break up the lovefest. But seriously, he's entertaining to say the least.

 

[Tuarts]

HTC are riding for Goss today.

From Allan Peiper at stage start to Australian Broadcaster.

 

[Zoncolan]

Would love to see Vino take this from 1 K out.

 

[abbaskip]

I'm just wondering what Goss's role is this year.. kind of not doing much at the moment but maybe later in the Tour!?.

I think the thinking from HTC is that he is strong enough to act as a helper for Cav, and in the leadout train, but is always a second option should anything happen to Cav or on the flat stages...If you have the option, why not.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I think the thinking from HTC is that he is strong enough to act as a helper for Cav, and in the leadout train, but is always a second option should anything happen to Cav or on the flat stages...If you have the option, why not.

way too good to be a lead out. I hope he goes to greenedge

 

[spalco]

Canc looks like a medic

Well, the Red Cross symbol was based on the Swiss flag, so it's not a huge coincidence.

 

[just some guy]

No Goss will be Tony´s Mountain Domestique

Right I´ll be off then - Taxi

 

[No_Balls]

Well, the Red Cross symbol was based on the Swiss flag, so it's not a huge coincidence.

It did? That´s news for me. Thanks for the info.

 

[AussieGoddess]

So what is the weather at the finish now?

 

[Fowsto Cope-E]

Well, the Red Cross symbol was based on the Swiss flag, so it's not a huge coincidence.

This is what Wikipedia says about it: "The Red Cross flag is often confused with the Flag of Switzerland which is the opposite of it. In 1906, to put an end to the argument of Turkey that the flag took its roots from Christianity, it was decided to promote officially the idea that the Red Cross flag had been formed by reversing the federal colours of Switzerland, although no clear evidence of this origin had ever been found."

 

[Jamsque]

The race is starting to get going now. Going to be fast from here to the finish.

 

[AussieGoddess]

Chavanel dropped

 

[Maxiton]

This is what Wikipedia says about it: "The Red Cross flag is often confused with the Flag of Switzerland which is the opposite of it. In 1906, to put an end to the argument of Turkey that the flag took its roots from Christianity, it was decided to promote officially the idea that the Red Cross flag had been formed by reversing the federal colours of Switzerland, although no clear evidence of this origin had ever been found."

But the flag of Switzerland "took its roots from Christianity" so that puts paid to that.

 

[TeoSheva]

is the group splitted? who is in the second part?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Malori looks done in - break to die soon

 

[mr. tibbs]

But the flag of Switzerland "took its roots from Christianity" so that puts paid to that.

The flag of Switzerland is unpacking its suitcase of courage now, and that puts paid to the chances of Wikipedia to win the stage. And what's this? Turkey has managed to hang onto the flag's wheel, taking support from its crescent of Islam festooned medical vehicles.

 

[Jamsque]

is the group splitted? who is in the second part?

Looks like it is still together. Some small groups have been dropped, Richie Porte and Chavanel are the only names I have heard so far.

 

[abbaskip]

way too good to be a lead out. I hope he goes to greenedge

Yep. But he isn't as good a leadout as Renshaw. He admits himself he loses the sprinter too much-ducking and diving, used to riding for himself.

I think with Cav already in the team though, it makes sense to also pick Goss. His leadout role isn't as clearly defined as someone like Renshaw. He is used as a strong man on the flats where appropriate, and is a second option when Cav isn't feeling great, or on hilly stages.

If Cav goes to Sky next year I'd love to see Renshaw leading out Goss for GreenEDGE. That'd be a combination capable of beating Cav at times, and good practice for London?!

 

[Fowsto Cope-E]

The flag of Switzerland is unpacking its suitcase of courage now, and that puts paid to the chances of Wikipedia to win the stage. And what's this? Turkey has managed to hang onto the flag's wheel, taking support from its crescent of Islam festooned medical vehicles.

What race are you watching?

 

[max_powers]

Contador Bike Problems again?? He maintains a personal mechanic I believe