2013 Critérium du Dauphiné, Stage 8: Sisteron-Risoul 155,5 km

[doperhopper]

... and let's not forget another lesson of today - Bjarne showing he's aware that only superior tactical magic can beat the skyborg train in the coming Tour

 

[movingtarget]

Rohan Dennis finished 8th overall. I see nothing surprising about Fuglsang's performance.

 

[jens_attacks]

funny messages today but overreacting gallore too

too bad rogers had a bad day , we could have seen alberto easily following sky duo in my opinion. also chris should have learned something from peyragudes from christ sake
happy that de marchi finally got one, such a courageous rider, always in the breakaways

the finale was good, 3 last kms i guess lol

the speed wasn't that high, of course the conditions weren't exactly good

http://climbing-records.blogspot.ro/2013/06/risoul-nairo-quintana-keeps-record.html


now roll on crans-montana

 

[SafeBet]

What an epic ride by De Marchi after being in the break yesterday. So glad the Sky duo didn't catch him. I spent all the last 3 kms standing up and shouting at the screen. Wonderful.

Sky not making friends in the peloton anyway (if they had any).

 

[Jelantik]

... and let's not forget another lesson of today - Bjarne showing he's aware that only superior tactical magic can beat the skyborg train in the coming Tour

an pure brute strength. Racing by numbers = who still have left in the tank to sprint at 500m before the finish line. This is the 'new cycling' courtesy of sky

all the GC contender can simply hang to sky express. the question is .. see above

 

[movingtarget]

an pure brute strength. Racing by numbers = who still have left in the tank to sprint at 500m before the finish line. This is the 'new cycling' courtesy of sky

all the GC contender can simply hang to sky express. the question is .. see above

By new cycling you mean Contador not winning ?

 

[Cimber]

No your post just tells what we already new your a fan of anyone but Sky, what did Sky do wrong today then MR.

Has nothing to do with sky. Drop the victim role. It had been equally bad by any team in Sky's position. Ppl really should dig into the norms and unwritten rules in the peloton

 

[roundabout]

wow, that much slower than 2010.

 

[spalco]

... and let's not forget another lesson of today - Bjarne showing he's aware that only superior tactical magic can beat the skyborg train in the coming Tour

Too bad his "tactics" were kind of **** though. Should have known he can't depend on Rogers. Much better to unleash the accountant and see what happens. When he fails at least he does it spectacularly instead of with a whimper.

 

[Cimber]

By new cycling you mean Contador not winning ?

Pls a lot og us has followed cycling since Contador was a kid or not even born. I am happy that the sport gets new form but before being to clever at least they should get informed about history and peloton norms etc

Even the americans (i.e Lance and USP) knew about the greed issue fx. They let breaks to, didnt try to eat the whole cake etc

 

[movingtarget]

Bit unkind to Rogers. He looked good throughout the race and just had a bad day like Contador had in the TT.

 

[Publicus]

wow, that much slower than 2010.

Not an apples to apples comparison. Quintana's ride was 1.1KM shorter.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Taaramae

 

[Pharazon]

wow, that much slower than 2010.

crappy weather

 

[Le Baroudeur]

Too bad his "tactics" were kind of **** though. Should have known he can't depend on Rogers. Much better to unleash the accountant and see what happens. When he fails at least he does it spectacularly instead of with a whimper.

Er, no. It's races like this where the other team members need to gather valuable points. Mick's points are worth more than Alberto's at this point. Pat's rules...

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Taaramae

I don't know why I bother supporting him.

 

[spalco]

Er, no. It's races like this where the other team members need to gather valuable points. Mick's points are worth more than Alberto's at this point. Pat's rules...

Fine if that's the goal, but they didn't even come close to "beating Sky" that way.

 

[roundabout]

Not an apples to apples comparison. Quintana's ride was 1.1KM shorter.

2010 Dauphine

Edit: seems to be a different and longer route today compared to 2010 Dauphine

Edit 2: for some reason I thought the Avenir TT was the only one using a direct route.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

I don't know why I bother supporting him.

too true

why do I always support disappointing riders like Taaramae, Rolland, Gesink, Cobo, Rujano...... I really need to find better riders to support.

 

[LaFlorecita]

funny messages today but overreacting gallore too

too bad rogers had a bad day , we could have seen alberto easily following sky duo in my opinion. also chris should have learned something from peyragudes from christ sake
happy that de marchi finally got one, such a courageous rider, always in the breakaways

the finale was good, 3 last kms i guess lol

the speed wasn't that high, of course the conditions weren't exactly good

http://climbing-records.blogspot.ro/2013/06/risoul-nairo-quintana-keeps-record.html


now roll on crans-montana

yes jens, I think Alberto could've followed, but we will never know

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Epic ride that time trial.

I was on the edge or my seat.

Best 5th place I've seen in a long time.

Youtube url pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease.

 

[movingtarget]

too true

why do I always support disappointing riders like Taaramae, Rolland, Gesink, Cobo, Rujano...... I really need to find better riders to support.

That's quite a crew !

 

[LaFlorecita]

Fine if that's the goal, but they didn't even come close to "beating Sky" that way.

did they have to beat sky today?

 

[Le Baroudeur]

Fine if that's the goal, but they didn't even come close to "beating Sky" that way.

Beating Sky is secondary. The tour is the exception where the win for Alberto is a primary goal and airtime for the sponsors is key. Elsewhere the WT points system encourages playing the numbers until you have enough points to comfortably start taking risks.

 

[Orbit501]

Denis hangs on to top 10 and white jersey.

Decent day for Garmin.

Top ride from Rohan Dennis.

A few of the other youngsters too like Barguil and Geniez had a good race as well. Good to see young French riders doing well. Molard in the break today as well