2013 Tour de France, stage 17: Embrun / Chorges 32 km (ITT)

[Eshnar]

I thought he was retiring soon anyway?

Officiallt he did retired, he wasn't fired.

 

[Bumeington]

I hate Carlton Kirby so much.

"Tony Martin, world time trial champion, why is he in 7th? Because of the climbs"

"I think today would have been a day for Cancellara he would have monstered it"

 

[User Guide]

Praying for dangerous conditions seems a little sad to be honest.

Praying for rain and hoping someone falls are two different things.Handling adverse weather is part of being a GT rider IMHO and the descents are'nt Monte Crostis

 

[wwabbit]

"If you draw an upside down W, that is what the course looks like"

Isn't that called an M?

 

[Bakhjulet]

Tejay! Finally.

 

[Pulpstar]

TJ fastest split. And bike change to TT bike !!

 

[Warhawk]

"If you draw an upside down W, that is what the course looks like"

Isn't that called an M?

I think an "M" shaped course would require ropes, pickaxes, and crampons.

 

[Warhawk]

Tejay! Finally.

Better late than never.

 

[murali]

TJ 8" faster.

and then follows up with a bike change.

 

[Carols]

TJ fastest split. And bike change to TT bike !!

Go TJ, would like to see him do something in this Tour!!!!

 

[martinvickers]

Praying for rain and hoping someone falls are two different things.Handling adverse weather is part of being a GT rider IMHO and the descents are'nt Monte Crostis

Perhaps, but they are perilously close for comfort, to be honest.

 

[murali]

TV is just focused on Jeannesson. don't understand the relevance though

 

[Frosty]

Jens talking to ITV4 (UK TV) about how the course was. Pretty much summing up what has been said - tricky first descent, easier second. Time gained by changing bikes probably almost cancelled out by the time lost during the change.

Says that Bakelants has saved their tour. Andy Schleck is hoping that the next few days will see him find better form. Radioshack are still looking at the team GC.

 

[spalco]

Radioshack are still looking at the team GC.

lol, some things never change.

 

[murali]

Perhaps, but they are perilously close for comfort, to be honest.

nobody actually prays for a crash TBH.

rain makes the descent a bit more interesting. proves who is stronger not only physically, but also mentally imho.

 

[Pulpstar]

TV is just focused on Jeannesson. don't understand the relevance though

C'est un homme francais.

 

[cocteau_ireland]

Voight was interviewed on itv(britain) & was very entertaining. Board man agrees that too risky for leader to bike stop at top of climb, with uci rule stating the bike must be taken from the roof of the car.

 

[Frosty]

TV is just focused on Jeannesson. don't understand the relevance though

Pacing Trofimov

 

[wwabbit]

Vorganov pulling a Navarro

 

[lemoogle]

TJVG best time at 3rd time check

 

[King Boonen]

Praying for rain and hoping someone falls are two different things.Handling adverse weather is part of being a GT rider IMHO and the descents are'nt Monte Crostis

I didn't mention anyone falling.

 

[murali]

isn't pacng illegal? or do they say that the roads are narrow and hence its ok?

 

[Pulpstar]

Rain. Pluie.

 

[el chava]

C'est un homme francais.

& 2nd best time...

 

[murali]

they just showed a few turns in the descent, and it looks dangerous.