2013 Tour de France, stage 18: Gap - Alpe-d'Huez, 172.5km

[Warhawk]

So why was the fine in Swiss Francs?

Fines should be in Somalian shillings, then make a rule where they have to be paid in cash.

 

[Scarlet&Black]

Alpe d'Huez is a climb to love; one of the most historical ascent of the Tour de France.
I attache / show my video about La Marmotte bicyclemarathon (174 km + 4900 m with Alpe d'Huez finish), when a cyclist can experience to cycle it in a cycing field and to experience the support of fans, people along the road. That was fantastic feeling
In the video: at 2nd min starts the climb and by the 6th min can seen the situation when fans shouted to me to support...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kUYr1s3uA8

Best regards,
Gabor

Nice vid. Well done. How long did it take you complete the climb?

 

[fantomas]

Worse thing about today?

Apparently some fans were booing Froome

Second worse thing?

The journo nearly to**ing himself to let Froome know, Classy work

Maybe the Millwall chant is a suitable riposte for some of the cycling bigots?

'No one likes us, no one likes us, no one likes, we don't care'

Froome gets booed for obvious clinic reasons. What do you expect? Hoorays?

 

[PCutter]

Not sure if this has been posted already....Adam Hansen. Legend. Might as well enjoy the crowds....

http://www.news.com.au/sport/aussie...t-sadistic-stage/story-fnh34s7u-1226681750324

 

[The Hitch]

Where was Froome booed? Any vids? I never saw anything

 

[leftover pie]

Where was Froome booed? Any vids? I never saw anything

at home, in my loungeroom.

 

[spalco]

The journo nearly to**ing himself to let Froome know, Classy work

Froome gracious and humble as always there btw., not that his haters will notice.

 

[movingtarget]

Why should Cadel retire just because he can't challenge Tour GC anymore? Can be road captain etc

PS Sep Vanmarcke rode up Alpe d'Huez on the 53 chainring today because he had gear problems

Evans does not have to retire. But he will have to reinvent himself as his grand tour winning days are over. Even if he rides the Giro next year without Nibali being there, he will still struggle to make the podium and many other riders will also target the Giro to dodge Froome, Quintana and Nibali in the Tour. He will be 37 early next year. Can't see him playing domestique like Voight and Kloeden or Horner so he will just have to take a reality check and have a go at the Ardennes classics or the shorter stage races. His age won't effect him as much in the shorter races. I am sure that if he wants to ride the Tour next year he won't be the leader and that's just the way it is. He and Gilbert will make a great combination in the classics along with GVA and others for support. The only other option is retirement and he has had a career most other riders would be more than happy with.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

perhaps they should've been booing contador for his underweight bike

come on, Willbick, nobody will operate on such a low level scheme, there are much better ways to cheat.

 

[spalco]

Bike-weight rules are outdated anyway. They could easily make lighter bikes that are just as safe these days. I've read somewhere that Armstrong's Trek in 1999 weighed less than today's 6.8kg minimum. They could probably take 1kg off that without harming rider safety one bit or harming any of the bike producers.

 

[Cimber]

Where was Froome booed? Any vids? I never saw anything

Apparently the Dutch corner

 

[Cimber]

 

[movingtarget]

I heard a few boos on the Alpe but it hard to tell who they were meant for. I thought I heard it again when Froome and Porte crossed the finish line but I suppose it's not unusual unlike the protracted booing Contador received a few years in the Giro and at the Tour.

 

[shades1]

hahaha , awesome !!

 

[spalco]

Didn't he break the feeding rule too though?

 

[gmedina]

That Gel must be "unique" in its kind to make a "bonked" athlete recovered in such short period of time to keep him in contention while neither losing massive power nor allowing his nearest rival to gain time during a 7.6% average climb, on the 3rd week or racing.......

good try

i am just saying, there is two times that ive felt close to hitting the wall...the first time i didnt had any gels and/or food, so i ended up with cramps and lost all power. 2nd time, same situation, but as soon as i felt it, i shoved 2 energy gels, and within 10-15 mins, i was feeling back to normal.

 

[oldcrank]

That Gel must be "unique" in its kind to make a "bonked" athlete recovered in such short period of time

You are dead on. The Elite Gel Max manufactured by Manchester
based premium sports nutrition experts CNP is a multisource energy
gel with caffeine and a 5:1 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose for
optimum carbohydrate delivery to working muscles.

The use of CNP premium sports nutrition products is just part of
Team SKY's attention to detail in their search for sporting excellence.

 

[Cyclope]

anyone recorded this stage ?

Could anyone post a full replay of this stage as a downloadable (English commentary of Phil & Paul if so).. This stage is a must have collectible..