2013 Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4: Villars-les-Dombes Parc des Oiseaux 32.5 km ITT

[Afrank]

Froome for the win probably, unless Martin isn't feeling too bad. Rohan Dennis to do well also. Looking forward to seeing how Contador's, Valverde's, and Purito's time trials compare to Froomes.

 

[Froome19]

4th actually, after some conti dude from Tony Martin's
old team.

Yes you are right, he came 2nd overall, I was getting it a bit mixed up

 

[Netserk]

Apart from the usual suspects- & whether or not Froome & Porte will get minutes over Contador, What is going to be the hot topic about this ITT is "how ridiculously good Valverde performed" -mark my words

He won't finish in the top-20. -mark my words.

 

[SeriousSam]

Ah, the time trial. Finally a stage that's relevant for predicting the TdF champ.

 

[manafana]

on this parcours porte > froome

and hard see martin beaten

 

[brilleaben]

The sandwich of the day begins at 13.38.

 

[jaylew]

He won't finish in the top-20. -mark my words.

Ok. I think he'll definitely be top 20.

 

[greenedge]

I voted Porte, he is better at hilly time trials, but this year anything is possible.

 

[Miburo]

I voted Porte, he is better at hilly time trials, but this year anything is possible.

I actually think Porte is better in the flat than Froome. Well this year's Porte, he's more of a natural TT'er than Froome and with this year's form...

 

[contessador]

obvious. answer is obvious

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Early finish.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=62696

2 minutes between riders in the top 20, so no chance of Porte catching Contador sadly.

No Skyborg sandwich then.

 

[Bexon30]

I know we've not seen Froomes best this season in the ITT and Marin isn't 100%, but if both were in top form does anyone think Froome could trouble the German? I personally don't think so but have a nagging feeling that Froome is going to smash the next few ITT's.

Having said all that I think the leader will hang on to his jersey for now.

 

[manafana]

on course like this postion plays key part in it, and their is none better than Martin for that.

Would can break in to the top 10? dennis for sure can do well.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Early finish.

http://www.biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=62696

2 minutes between riders in the top 20, so no chance of Porte catching Contador sadly.

Lol I like the addition of "sadly"

I think it's great news

 

[Miburo]

Contador can be real good on the flat.

Vuelta 2012 and tour 2009. The first 10 km were flat and he had the first time. Also that crazy prologue in paris-nice '09. IMO that was Contador's best ITT performance

 

[LaFlorecita]

Contador can be real good on the flat.

Vuelta 2012 and tour 2009. The first 10 km were flat and he had the first time. Also that crazy prologue in paris-nice '09. IMO that was Contador's best ITT performance

But if he is not in great form he'll suck

 

[Jan the Man]

If Martin is even 95% recovered he should win this. If not i think it is a lot more open than others believe.

For example I could easily see Thomas being the best from Team Sky. I think that Kiwatowski, Chavanel, Clement, Castrovejio are as likely to top 3 as Froome and Porte on a parcours of this nature after only three days racing.

If Tony Martin is not fit enough I have a sneeky feeling for Chavanel for the win.

 

[boringboy]

Fuglsang, Talansky or Taaramae in top 5..

 

[wirral]

Somebody is going to ask so here is the live ticker:-

http://www.letour.fr/2013/CDD/LIVE/us/400/allChronos.html

 

[xrayvision]

Poor Navarro, will get caught by 3 riders.

Porte ftw, the dog 2nd, AC in top 5.

 

[airstream]

Oh, guys, you are already in the mix. Ready for the punch. I wonder how many Sky boys will be in top-10. Apparently 5. Froome, Richie, Hagen, Thomas and Kiri.

 

[Gloin22]

Oh, guys, you are already in the mix. Ready for the punch. I wonder how many Sky boys will be in top-10. Apparently 5. Froome, Richie, Hagen, Thomas and Kiri.

3. Definitely not Kiri, very doubtful EBH, he's been sucking in long TT's for past year or so ( due to lack of specific training I think )

 

[SeriousSam]

I know we've not seen Froomes best this season in the ITT and Marin isn't 100%, but if both were in top form does anyone think Froome could trouble the German? I personally don't think so but have a nagging feeling that Froome is going to smash the next few ITT's.

Having said all that I think the leader will hang on to his jersey for now.

Martin used to be better than Wiggins as well. Things can change. Froome recently discovered the wind tunnel, so that should give him a huge boost.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

I think Pinotti could be 2nd best here and therefore might even win if Martin is well below par

 

[liamito]

Yates thinks Porte will set a better time than Froome. Last year Richie was rather poor in the Dauphiné tt.