2013 Critérium du Dauphiné, Stage 7: Le Pont-de-Claix Superdévoluy 187.5 km

[Miburo]

2013 Critérium du Dauphiné, Stage 7: Le Pont-de-Claix Superdévoluy 187.5 km

I was wondering if froome could break pantani's record tomorrow but they don't do the full ascent so we'll have to wait for july for that one

Can Contador take revenge? What will Valverde do and when will Froome make the final move FTW?

col du noyer:

 

[LaFlorecita]

Richie will win

 

[Roderick]

This stage has 'Il Piccolo Principe' written all over it

 

[hoerpi]

Samu

Seriously, he has nothing to lose and the profile fits him, but he didn't look very good yesterday.

 

[Afrank]

Someone to escape from the clutches of the Sky train and take a solo win. Maybe a Europcar rider, Voeckler maybe if he's not too tired from today.

I expect Contador to give Froome more of a battle too (although I think Froome will handle it just find). And Purito to redeem himself.

 

[Pulpstar]

Looks like a proper mountain stage

Sky Train going to be tested to its limits here I think. Other teams need to get into their heads before TdF, this stage is a prime opportunity. Hopefully some Saxo & Movistar riders in the break tommorow.

 

[R0BL4MBT0N]

What's the descent like from Noyer? Would Contador try and test Froome's descending or avoid taking risks?

EDIT: Had a look. Its slightly narrow but well surfaced and good visibility and barley any tight corners - nothing challenging.

Final climb is fairly exposed and shallow. I think an early strike for home on Noyer would get reeled in before the end. Looks very well tune to the Skytrain

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Rolland to either be in the break or try something at Col de Noyer

 

[richard_91]

If Puritonl feels good would love to see him attack on that 10.6 section and even if he is caught I think that would leave Froome alone for the last ramp up

 

[JimPanzen]

I see Contador showing improving form and winning

 

[Ruby United]

Purito for stage win.

Contador to attack Froome. Froome defend until 1km to go before unleashing his full power and gain 7 to 20 seconds on Contador.

 

[wwabbit]

I wonder of Froome would be confident enough of his lead that he would end up trying to support Porte retaining 2nd place.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

If we have a serious break going on the Alpe, forcing high pace for most of the day, this could become a must see stage.

Regardless, its time for the stars to earn their money.

Leopold will be ready:

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

TV time! Voeckler with 2nd win in as many days.

 

[marco.t]

Rodriguez might test his legs here.

 

[pastronef]

TV time! Voeckler with 2nd win in as many days.

no please, not him again. he'll have his time come the Tour

 

[Miburo]

no please, not him again. he'll have his time come the Tour

what about him?

 

[jens_attacks]

yep all about rolland tomorrow!

also alberto will test again froomey, i hope valverde can go too. this should be a very good stage

 

[cycladianpirate]

Never in the field of cycling forums has one team been hated by so many!

Froome for the win.

 

[Miburo]

Never in the field of cycling forums has one team been hated by so many!

Froome for the win.

Here you go

 

[pastronef]

what about him?

yes, better Rolland than Tommy V. at least he does not pull faces

 

[taiwan]

what about him?

+1 .........

 

[cycladianpirate]

Here you go

I don't like SKY. I just like the fact that you guys don't like SKY. It's fun

 

[The Hitch]

 

[The Hitch]

I don't like SKY. I just like the fact that you guys don't like SKY. It's fun

Sorry, which posters have said something negative about Sky in this thread? Mbiuro, errr kind of.

And on that you are going to whine about the whole forum hating sky