2013 Tour de France, Stage 2: Bastia - Ajaccio 156Km

[Miburo]

Rolland only proved he can make the stupidest attack of a stage. ...and you are making light of Froome's go.

What has Rolland's attack today to do with the fact that he has the abilities to win a MTF in a break?

 

[Donkey]

I believe that Froome is a bit over-motivated and that's the reason for today's stupid attack. I really don't think it was something else.

 

[airstream]

And apparently you forgot to ask yourself if I cared about your opinion. Cycling forums arent just to try an antagonize fans of a rider you despise. You must lead a lonely life.

Yes, its way easier to criticize at once without rhyme or reason. Being a big expert sure makes life so fertile and not lonely

 

[Gloin22]

Oh, my bad. Velits has no climbing legs anymore, but he can still do well in the sprint. At least as a leadout for Kwiatek

Agreed. Velitswould be very useful for that.

But well, OPQS seems to think he will be better used to make sure Cav makes it in time on the stages, not sure whether that's a right or wrong tactic, but if it happend today, it will happen for all remaining stages too very likely.

 

[theyoungest]

Mollema quite cool in front of the tv camera: "when Froome went, I could have gone with him, but I thought: what the hell is he doing? So I didn't bother."

 

[Bernie's eyesore]

I believe that Froome is a bit over-motivated and that's the reason for today's stupid attack. I really don't think it was something else.

There were two dogs out there today which could have done with being on a lead.

 

[Carols]

Rolland only proved he can make the stupidest attack of a stage.

Well he got a Polka Dot jersey for his efforts, so it wasn't a waste if that is what he wanted!

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Mollema quite cool in front of the tv camera: "when Froome went, I could have gone with him, but I thought: what the hell is he doing? So I didn't bother."

We'll see if the phlegm transfers to performance later in the race.

I'd rather have my money on him than most of the old guard though, to be honest.

 

[bolingbroke]

Well he got a Polka Dot jersey for his efforts, so it wasn't a waste if that is what he wanted!

He got the jersey before the attack I'm referring to.

 

[Carols]

I believe that Froome is a bit over-motivated and that's the reason for today's stupid attack. I really don't think it was something else.

He just needed to stretch his legs and be unpredictable. But it is this hubris that will lose him the overall.....maybe....

 

[Carols]

He got the jersey before the attack I'm referring to.

Guess I missed the second attack then.....

 

[sulgpallur]

I don't think so.

Well, I am not sure.

Edit: ah, he and Rein both crashed yesterday

Taaramäe didn't crash yesterday, he just got some deep cut on his hand from someone else bike. He even didn't notice it until he got to his teambus

 

[cycladianpirate]

He just needed to stretch his legs and be unpredictable. But it is this hubris that will lose him the overall.....maybe....

Come on! If there had been a fall in the bunch behind him, we'd all be going on about how clever he was to put himself out of danger. I get the impression that this is a guy with plenty in his legs. If you can reduce risks without it costing too much, why not do so?

 

[jaylew]

De Gendt & Westra

Costa too...

 

[Samson]

Taaramäe - most frustraiting cyclist in the field.

 

[gjb483]

I viewed Froome's move as an attempt to keep himself safely up front more than a calculated attack.

 

[Donkey]

Come on! If there had been a fall in the bunch behind him, we'd all be going on about how clever he was to put himself out of danger. I get the impression that this is a guy with plenty in his legs. If you can reduce risks without it costing too much, why not do so?

So shall we see him riding in front of peloton every stage to prevent falls?

 

[Carols]

Come on! If there had been a fall in the bunch behind him, we'd all be going on about how clever he was to put himself out of danger. I get the impression that this is a guy with plenty in his legs. If you can reduce risks without it costing too much, why not do so?

Oh he has plenty in his legs, no dispute there! I don't consider it a stupid move, never said I did.

 

[hfer07]

I believe that Froome is a bit over-motivated and that's the reason for today's stupid attack. I really don't think it was something else.

Over-motivated or N.E.R.V.O.U.S.????

 

[spalco]

I viewed Froome's move as an attempt to keep himself safely up front more than a calculated attack.

Clearly. He didn't even really try to bridge to Gautier (and can anyone really doubt he could have if he wanted to?).

 

[Donkey]

Over-motivated or N.E.R.V.O.U.S.????

he might be suspended for too much andrenaline in his blood.

 

[Liquigas]

Taaramäe - most frustraiting cyclist in the field.

Agreed. I was looking forward to seeing him having a trouble-free Tour but on the second day he's already out of the gc.

 

[theyoungest]

Agreed. I was looking forward to seeing him having a trouble-free Tour but on the second day he's already out of the gc.

Gesink, with his bruised rib, is still in it. Although he seemed to be suffering like hell. And (apparently) he was a water carrier for Mollema.

Costa too...

? Costa made the front group today.

 

[Kris13]

Great race today, happy that Bakelants got the win

 

[bolingbroke]

Guess I missed the second attack then.....

You must have, Rolland was still out on his own until 15km after the third KOM points were given.