2011 Tour de Suisse, Stage 3: Brig-Glis - Grindelwald, 107.6 km

[dlwssonic]

anyone got the full results.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Wow... 3 Dutch guys in the Top-10 after a prologue and two mountain stages.

6 years ago that was completely unthinkable. Dutch cycling has come a long way.

as i was texting ryo hazuki this morning

7 years ago we only hoped for this (colombians winning again and dutch finally having some stage-racers). and now it's all happening

 

[Descender]

I do agree.

But I still prefer MTF (but I do like a mix).

I mean imagine if this finished on thee summit.

Cunego overtaking LTD right at the summit, would have been epic.

Are you trying to tell me this stage would have been better if it had finished at the top? They would have raced differently in that case, you can't extrapolate.

99% of the time, putting the finish line after the descent gives you the excitement of a MTF PLUS bonus excitement.

 

[movingtarget]

Cunego must have been reading some of the criticism regarding his TDF chances. Gutsy ride by Soler but Cunego was out of this world. Been a while since I've seen him climb like that.

 

[kiwirider]

the finish encourages dangerous riding.

You mean the descent?? I know!! Awesome wasn't it!!!

And for anyone who thinks that the riders take risks - what about that head case on the camera motorbike chasing to catch Cunego! That guy really know how to handle a bike!! I almost enjoyed that bit of coverage more than the rest of the stage put together!!

 

[dlwssonic]

as i was texting ryo hazuki this morning

7 years ago we only hoped for this (colombians winning again and dutch finally having some stage-racers). and now it's all happening

you know ryo personally?

 

[katkotom]

Great joke by the Dutch commentator..."Peter Sagan speaks fluently Italian, Slovakia is not so far from Italy "

 

[Mellow Velo]

Yep, nice ride Levi.

David Harmon considers him to be one of the peloton's top descenders.
No favouritism, there.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Are you trying to tell me this stage would have been better if it had finished at the top? They would have raced differently in that case, you can't extrapolate.

99% of the time, putting the finish line after the descent gives you the excitement of a MTF PLUS bonus excitement.

I'm aware of that. But iwas just saying.. how epic it would have been.

Too mant descent finishes wouldn't be good.
Half the time the rides who weren't good enough on the climb come back, that is dissapointing.

Cunego deserved to win today. I agree some finishes like this are great, there has to be a mix (and I prefer a higher count in MTF)

 

[Moondance]

Great joke by the Dutch commentator..."Peter Sagan speaks fluently Italian, Slovakia is not so far from Italy "

With respect, its a very common mistake. I personally blame whichever country came second for being purposely confusing.

Also, this was on Dutch TV.... Where?

 

[Michielveedeebee]

you know ryo personally?

they even go to the Cauberg during AGR :s

 

[hfer07]

David Harmon considers him to be one of the peloton's top descenders.
No favouritism, there.

has he turned to the dark side too?-I thought Phil & Paul were the only ones....

 

[The Sheep]

David Harmon considers him to be one of the peloton's top descenders.
No favouritism, there.

shame he didnt use that skill

 

[dlwssonic]

never never ever though ryo would be dutch. after all his love for the colombians and his name.

 

[Moondance]

never never ever though ryo would be dutch. after all his love for the colombians and his name.

We are a diverse nation...


of losers ;-)

 

[Ferminal]

David Harmon considers him to be one of the peloton's top descenders.
No favouritism, there.

Well yes, once they start climbing he's excellent at descending onto a back wheel.

 

[dlwssonic]

We are a diverse nation...


of losers ;-)

you really dont like your country?

 

[Moondance]

you really dont like your country?

I moderate like my country.... You know, as friends do.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

We are a diverse nation...


of losers ;-)

How can you say that with TGBM being 3rd in GC? he clearly won't be giving anymore gifts in the TdS. I expect him to win tomorrow with at least half an hour!

 

[katkotom]

With respect, its a very common mistake. I personally blame whichever country came second for being purposely confusing.

Also, this was on Dutch TV.... Where?

some kind of stream... but surely it was in Dutch...

 

[Descender]

I'm aware of that. But iwas just saying.. how epic it would have been.

Too mant descent finishes wouldn't be good.
Half the time the rides who weren't good enough on the climb come back, that is dissapointing.

Cunego deserved to win today. I agree some finishes like this are great, there has to be a mix (and I prefer a higher count in MTF)

Why would that be disappointing? Is climbing the only thing that counts in cycling? Cycling is about descending as much as about climbing.

 

[dlwssonic]

I moderate like my country.... You know, as friends do.

same for me

 

[Moondance]

some kind of stream... but surely it was in Dutch...

Might it have been a Belgian stream?

In which case you just made the exact same mistake you laughed at the commentator for...... Confusing easily confusable nations


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[hfer07]

I only have one thing left to add...

I must have today's stage on Video!!!- what an amazing race took place today.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Why would that be disappointing? Is climbing the only thing that counts in cycling? Cycling is about descending as much as about climbing.

Matter of personal opinion. My favorite thing regarding cycling is climbing, and thus I like to see climbers win.

But Like I said I enjoy the descending also, but too many is not good balance.