2013 Tour de France, stage 16: Vaison-la-Romaine - Gap 168Km

[thrawn]

Prediction: Froome will attack on the climb. Even if it is only to give himself an advantage for the descent.

 

[TommyPlus]

with more climbs to come in the next 3 days?

He has 5 points, Froome has 83 so unless he plans on winning a couple of MTF's then still probably not

 

[Sylvester]

i have no doubt the carrots will help out with work at one stage.

Why on earth would they? To protect Nieve's 17th place? He will crush Navarro in the mountains anyway...

 

[murali]

go play maths kid. sky is leading.

sorry. not watching TV or streaming. I was just wondering if anyone else was doing the work up front. no offence meant, and none taken.

 

[del1962]

Rainbow Jersey FTW

 

[ThirdWorld]

sorry. not watching TV or streaming. I was just wondering if anyone else was doing the work up front. no offence meant, and none taken.

relax man, I am your fan. just kinding with your math-name.. all murali that I know is a god of math...

 

[murali]

i m kind of wondering who in the group will think of attacking early in the final climb.

The leading group is too big. Don't even know whether they would like to be together at the bottom of the climb.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Anyone been to himachal pradesh in northern india? the alps is so much like it

 

[dgodave]

Thats where I would build a castle, for sure.

 

[Pulpstar]

Tommy looks like he is blowing slightly.. oh wait

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Of course they have this in Himachal Pradesh LOL

lol at the ipod

 

[batchuba]

Absolutely top gurning from Tommy today already.

 

[murali]

Anyone been to himachal pradesh in northern india? the alps is so much like it

Have seen some nice mountainous terrain there. Good for those interested in climbing, esp in higher altitude.

But if you are looking for fiendish climbs, go to Kerala, southern India. Especially districts of Kottayam and Idukki. I have ridden a climb in 4x4, and we were in first gear for about 15 mins with engine crying.

 

[murali]

Gap upto to 7'41"

happy for the break

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Have seen some nice mountainous terrain there. Good for those interested in climbing, esp in higher altitude.

But if you are looking for fiendish climbs, go to Kerala, southern India. Especially districts of Kottayam and Idukki. I have ridden a climb in 4x4, and we were in first gear for about 15 mins with engine crying.

Yea, i did some amazing rides..and i love it. havent been to southern india though...i was told about it.

 

[Pippo_San]

Who are the best descenders among the fugitives?

Anyway if he keeps up with the others on the climb, the best name for the win is definitely Gilbert.

 

[tomorrow]

so the question is now, how big will the gap be in the finish? maybe over 10 minutes?

 

[Pulpstar]

LOLOL Train !

 

[The Hitch]

lol Rogers joking with Porte about breaking away after level crossing. Rather, Rogers joking, Porte just laughing like he did on sunday. Unknown if laughter was at Rogers joke or at the memory of his team leader on Ventoux.

 

[murali]

will the pack arrive 10+ min?

 

[dgodave]

"Level crossing" excitement!

 

[murali]

i also want to know abt the best descenter in the lead?

 

[tomorrow]

i also want to know abt the best descenter in the lead?

well, gilbert is certainly one of the best

 

[murali]

Yea, i did some amazing rides..and i love it. havent been to southern india though...i was told about it.

I have climbed (unfortunately on foot) 100-200m sections going all the way upto 20% just 8 km from kochi city. There are lots of roads through rubber estates that will test any rider. You should probably think of a trip to Kerala.


I m betting on 10+ min lead for the break. I think sky is more worried about the TT tomorrow than today's stage. have to wonder whether some GC contender might want to make things difficult for Sky today.

 

[zombo10]

well, gilbert is certainly one of the best

Yes with De Gendt, Voeckler & Albasini...