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

[Netserk]

I heard that there will be more spectators than in 2004

 

[ToreBear]

is kreuziger leaving saxo?

No, that would be highly unlikely. Finally in a good team who can get the most out of him and leave? Doubt it. Also in his current situation, all the leadership pressure is on Alberto. Its a situation that allows him to perform to the max.

 

[murali]

If you are readint that from my post thats not what I am saying. What I am saying is that if his final GC position is lower due to Saxo sending him on some suicidal solo (WHo knows) any DS with half a brain will still realise his great ride and so his negotiating position for any future contract deals should be just as strong.

sorry for misunderstanding.

 

[Bavarianrider]

Has the decision been made? Alpe twice or once?

 

[murali]

Roche, Valverde?

roche i can assume,
but, why should valverde attack? isn't he too close for the comfort of dan martin and kwaitowski(meaning quintana)?

 

[ToreBear]

Has the decision been made? Alpe twice or once?

It was made last year. The only thing that can put a dent in asos plans is a snow storm, and in that case I think they will just neutralize the decent.

 

[Cimber]

roche i can assume,
but, why should valverde attack? isn't he too close for the comfort of dan martin and kwaitowski(meaning quintana)?

Ye he is 12th 15 min after. A good position to do an early attack.

 

[manafana]

Just 23 mins till eurosport go to their coverage excited.

 

[Cimber]

Has the decision been made? Alpe twice or once?

three times

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Very excited :d:d:d:d:d:d

 

[Cimber]

Pro Cycling Stats‏@ProCyclingStats2m
CONFIRMED: Alpe d'Huez twice today incl. descent Sarenne http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/1136741-Tour-de-France-2013-Stage-18-Gap-Alpe-d-Huez …

 

[Pulpstar]

Pro Cycling Stats‏@ProCyclingStats2m
CONFIRMED: Alpe d'Huez twice today incl. descent Sarenne http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/1136741-Tour-de-France-2013-Stage-18-Gap-Alpe-d-Huez …

 

[jens_attacks]

ok then let the show begin
everyone be safe and vamos nairitoooo

 

[kriisp]

Mollema has looked quite unconvincing the last couple of days. Maybe not that unlikely he will lose several minutes today or tomorrow.

 

[petiagos]

Did you heard something about Rolland going in the break ?

 

[murali]

guys please keep posting. there is a scheduled power cut in my place.

 

[Pulpstar]

Right I've Sky+ the stage (The whole Tour actually) and need to actually get some work done So I'm going to head into radio/TV silence for the next 6 hrs or so !

See you this evening !

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Did you heard something about Rolland going in the break ?

Its a given he will try, but I don't think the legs are in winning mode this time around.

 

[Rollthedice]

Its a given he will try, but I don't think the legs are in winning mode this time around.

I think he said he's given up on polka dot jersey. Also it's gonna be very aggressive today from the likes of Saxo, Movi and Katusha plus Garmin will probably try to create "chaos".

 

[petiagos]

But Rolland and Europcar must try something ...

 

[The Hitch]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/quintana-fighting-for-the-white-jersey-not-the-podium

Quintana not fighting for podium: Why?

Bookies stand to lose a lot of money if he makes podium. No problem if he finishes 4th

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

Bookies stand to lose a lot of money if he makes podium. No problem if he finishes 4th

not really

 

[The Hitch]

just talk

.....

btw Quintana told ES, that he feels very fatigued, expects to lose time today and hopes pace isnt too high.

 

[manafana]

got myself a serious setup, golf on small laptop, cycling on main laptop cricket on the box.

 

[Ruby United]

btw Quintana told ES, that he feels very fatigued, expects to lose time today and hopes pace isnt too high.

Is he doing an 'Armstrong dropping in Tour' or is he being serious?