2012 Tour de France: Stage 16: Pau → Bagnères-de-Luchon, 197 km

[vcampbell]

CAS attack again, with Vino.

I really like Vino, but I want CAS to win this stage. He really deserves one.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Looks like Jens' legs finally said enough.

Voigt says hi

 

[The Cobra]

My theory is that he now has a kid.

In previous years, he used to train behind his wife, who would ride ahead on a scooter. Now, she is at home with the kid, and he has to train by himself. A lot of times he probably decided to stay home and spend time with his wife and kid rather than go out and train solo...

I agree with this. Also he spent his whole career trying to win the Tour. Last he finally managed it, so maybe its understandable that his motivation dropped a bit.

 

[The Sheep]

If Voeckler goes over the final climb with Feillu just behind and again not challenging for the mountain point, Voeckler will gift the stage to Feillu, right?

Voeckler doesn't do gifts

 

[will10]

If Voeckler goes over the final climb with Feillu just behind and again not challenging for the mountain point, Voeckler will gift the stage to Feillu, right?

No chance. This is Tommy.

 

[CatsNK]

This is the best of cycling - a game of chess - the negotiations between the guys in the breaks.

 

[Frosty]

It does when you go from age 34 to 35

But didnt when he went from 33 to 34 so it suggests that other factors must have a big influence too. Im fast approaching 34, hope my form doesnt dip like this

 

[Christomir]

If Voeckler goes over the final climb with Feillu just behind and again not challenging for the mountain point, Voeckler will gift the stage to Feillu, right?

I suspect so. I also thought Feillu might have more left in the tank for the finish anyway. But maybe CAS will catch them, the way he is going?

 

[Bala Verde]

whut

Basso descending at the front of the peloton?

Do they want Evans to come back

 

[its like that]

If Voeckler goes over the final climb with Feillu just behind and again not challenging for the mountain point, Voeckler will gift the stage to Feillu, right?

*** will want the polka dot AND the stage win today

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Vino smells blood, Vino smells victory!!!!!

 

[therhodeo]

If Voeckler goes over the final climb with Feillu just behind and again not challenging for the mountain point, Voeckler will gift the stage to Feillu, right?

I'll be honest this made me laugh.

 

[goggalor]

Wonder if Vdb will attack Nibali on Peyresourde, or if he's happy with 4th.

 

[doperhopper]

If Voeckler goes over the final climb with Feillu just behind and again not challenging for the mountain point, Voeckler will gift the stage to Feillu, right?

THIS IS SPARTA! (errr, Europcar)

 

[will10]

What has Kern been doing all day in no-mans land? Bizarre.

 

[Bala Verde]

haha Kern in de chasse patat all day long.

picked up now.

 

[bubblegum]

feilu could be a stegosaurus with those lumbar spinal processes

 

[maltiv]

Woah, Kern has been riding solo until now? Dumbest move ever?

 

[goggalor]

What has Kern been doing all day in no-mans land? Bizarre.

TV break... oh wait.

 

[The Sheep]

What has Kern been doing all day in no-mans land? Bizarre.

enjoying the views

 

[Mellow Velo]

LOL: Stage 11-Very slow, but very exciting.
Stage 16-Very fast, but very boring.

I hope that Feillu can dump Hollywood, but I'm afraid he is being out-acted.

 

[BullsFan22]

Thomas Voeckler has got to be the most annoying racer of all time.

 

[will10]

25s for Evans

 

[fluffkitten]

I love Jens, every time I think he's blown up he comes back.

 

[Bala Verde]

Evans approaching at 20s