2013 Tour de France Stage 1: Porto Vecchio -> Bastia, 213km (29/06/13)

[cocteau_ireland]

I think that was Kreuziger. If I recall correctly, Contador was on the left side behind the crash -- near where the Sky rider flipped. Contador rode into a Europcar rider and went down pretty hard.

Yeah, you're right. Wasn't pretty.

 

[Broth3r]

Then you are saying that yellow should only be worn by GC contenders.

That was not my full post. Don't do partial quotes.

So following your logic actually only the final champion should go for yellow because he is the only one who can defend and fight for it to the end.

I wonder if I'm speaking Chinese at times.

I mean riders who will attempt to defend it to a reasonable degree. Voeckler, Hushovd, Cancellara, Dessel, etc.

That said, if Kittel does defend it tomorrow and in the days to come, he'll earn my respect.

 

[bolingbroke]

Horrible news. Big blow to Cav and OPQS's chances.

I don't think it will be too bad for Cav but losing the best TT rider in the world is sad for the tour in general.

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Klödens leg:

 

[Afrank]

I don't think it will be too bad for Cav but losing the best TT rider in the world is sad for the tour in general.

He was a important part of Cav's leadout, a TTer like him can go to the front and drill a very hard pace. So I think it could definitely affect his leadout. Hopefully they will be able to make do with who they have though.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I don't think it will be too bad for Cav but losing the best TT rider in the world is sad for the tour in general.

yea,

Cav will be fine wrt stagewins, but of course OPQS's TTT will be affected.

 

[Hayabusa]

Cavendish confirms he didn't go down but Martin is in a very bad way

 

[del1962]

He was a important part of Cav's leadout, a TTer like him can go to the front and drill a very hard pace. So I think it could definitely affect his leadout. Hopefully they will be able to make do with who they have though.

Not just the leadout, but chasing breaks down.

 

[bolingbroke]

He won the Giro without him. Sure his only main rival there was viviani and goss but Cav can win on his own if he needs to.

 

[Gubby Allen]

Gossy is the dumbest and most uncourageous rider in the peloton. He finally gets a chance with the big names crashing and he crashes himself due to bad positioning. He isn't worth 2 million a year!

He was way out of contention when he did crash.

 

[TANK91]

Please. Don't be ridiculous.

Are you for real? No way this is an excuse if he loses what is wrong with saying that Flo. You no full well I said Please no crashes. Do you really think im glad he crashed. He as not broke a bone we hear and watch the crash, Contador fell in the middle, the main crash was left side were G.Thomas went over the handle bars. Contador looked in no pain atall to me.

 

[cocteau_ireland]

Ah so the arch structure at the finish was lowered,as usual, once all the vehicles had passed through. No explanation why orica bus was there.

 

[hrotha]

Contador fanboys ??? Why do you think it is those who are hating... for no reason btw.

Well, one of them has "Contador fanboy" in their sig, so yeah.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Not just the leadout, but chasing breaks down.

No, just the leadout. You don't waste talent like that chasing.

Tony is the best leadout rider in the world and losing him is a massive blow.

They'll still, hopefully, win plenty, but Tony is an incredible insurance policy - if he hits the front of their train with 3 to go, he can take the last 3 guys to the red kite, and pull them from 30th to the front if needs be.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Mollema definately crashed and hurt his elbow a little.

Tour starts off well once again. Crashmaniaaaaaaa

 

[Afrank]

He won the Giro without him. Sure his only main rival there was viviani and goss but Cav can win on his own if he needs to.

Of course he can. But regardless, it's still a blow to their leadout train.

 

[afpm90]

According to Velonews twitter, Tony Martin lost consciousness inside the team bus.

 

[BigMac]

Orica should be fined Costa cut his wrist, says Movistar, news to come. Hope he stays.

 

[bolingbroke]

Of course he can. But regardless, it's still a blow to their leadout train.

Oh for sure.

 

[phanatic]

The first week of the Tour is always a training in disappointment for fans. It really gets us ready for the rest of the Tour.

 

[Broth3r]

Tony is the best leadout rider in the world and losing him is a massive blow.

They'll still, hopefully, win plenty, but Tony is an incredible insurance policy - if he hits the front of their train with 3 to go, he can take the last 3 guys to the red kite, and pull them from 30th to the front if needs be.

Such a talented rider. It infuriates me to see him chained down by Cav. I can perfectly see Tony pulling those Spartacus 2Km attacks and taking the win.

What a waste.

 

[TheDude]

That was not my full post. Don't do partial quotes.



I wonder if I'm speaking Chinese at times.

I mean riders who will attempt to defend it to a reasonable degree. Voeckler, Hushovd, Cancellara, Dessel, etc.

That said, if Kittel does defend it tomorrow and in the days to come, he'll earn my respect.

Sorry, they yellow was earned. Surviving and avoiding crashes is a major skill/luck of cycle racing. Most years it is some time-trial rider that wins the first stage and wears yellow, this year a sprinter. Kittel can wear yellow with pride.

 

[Willy_Voet]

According to Velonews twitter, Tony Martin lost consciousness inside the team bus.

Didn't he have a serious face injury a year or two back? This is not good.

 

[RedheadDane]

Ah so the arch structure at the finish was lowered,as usual, once all the vehicles had passed through. No explanation why orica bus was there.

They were late...

 

[bolingbroke]

According to Velonews twitter, Tony Martin lost consciousness inside the team bus.

Extremely serious, thats depressing news.