2013 Tour of Oman (11th-16th February), 2.HC

[BlenJones2]

Froomey could have a ridiculous season from here on. No reason why he shouldnt do v well in romandie, T-A and then the tour

 

[LaFlorecita]

Fleur has blocked me on twitter because I told her to stop being hysterical. Pathetic.

No, because you didn't stop insulting me when I asked you to. No point in taking all that crap.


Anyway I wanted to say very good result for Styby, 19th @1'54"

 

[airstream]

It was a principal mountain battle no matter what who aims. No one was going to show weakness on the ascent because everyone appreciates a psychological advantage. Looking forward to TA and PN.

 

[Contadoraus Schlecks]

Not bad ride from Arnold Jennesson. Looks like he is coming back to top conditions.

You support the underdog as a generality, yes? Will you now therefore switch allegiance to Contador?

Anyone know what happened to Pozzovivo?

 

[theyoungest]

It's funny how when Contador doesn't win, it makes all the times he did win suspect, for some people. I guess he's just that good.

 

[SeriousSam]

What this result means is that EITHER Contador is completely done and won't ever win a race again OR that what happened is completely irrelevant and doesn't provide the slightest shred of information. Clearly.

 

[auscyclefan94]

No, because you didn't stop insulting me when I asked you to. No point in taking all that crap.


Anyway I wanted to say very good result for Styby, 19th @1'54"

Everybody is telling you to stop being so hysterical, not just me.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Maybe Contador went a bit too deep yesterday trying to follow Sagan

Certainly Gallopin seems to have lost a lot of time

 

[Lexman]

Evans surprised me with his ride today; all the better for the rest of the season...

 

[Bexon30]

You support the underdog as a generality, yes? Will you now therefore switch allegiance to Contador?

Anyone know what happened to Pozzovivo?

And what about Wiggins was he the 2nd Sky rider or not??

 

[LaFlorecita]

It will be a hard year for the Contadoristas!

Really...

Yea... maybe I should stop following the sport closely for a few years and return in a few years time... I know someone who chose to do this

 

[Bexon30]

Evans surprised me with his ride today; all the better for the rest of the season...

I'd like to see Evans back to his best for the Tour.

 

[wheelie1977]

The Froome badnwagon has started!! Where was everyone 2 hours back when I was putting out fires everywhere on his behalf ?

The potential of Froome was never in question but let's not get too carried away with just today's win. Good to see him in form on a tough climb.

One of the posters here mentioned peaking. The whole SKY training premise is that every race entered into is for the win, not as a means to an end. Froome was said to be there to challenge at the start of the week and he has.

I'm just disgusted he hasn't won the stage today. I'd have been a very happy camper financially.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I'd like to see Evans back to his best for the Tour.

So would I. He always shapes nearly every race he is in quite significantly.

 

[Ruudz0r]

Maybe Contador went a bit too deep yesterday trying to follow Sagan

Certainly Gallopin seems to have lost a lot of time

Gallopin was 31st in the stage (dont know how much behind)

 

[Housoe]

Where in my post did i mention only Contador? This was aimed at all the GC riders look at Froome... He came here to win just like all GC riders should be aiming for, And he is peaking for the tour aswell.

It was just and explanation to why contador can ride another way this year to entertain and attack and be spectacular. And don't ride defensively to get more points.

When i think about it cycling would be better if everyone rode like that.

 

[Richeypen]

The Froome badnwagon has started!! Where was everyone 2 hours back when I was putting out fires everywhere on his behalf ?

The potential of Froome was never in question but let's not get too carried away with just today's win. Good to see him in form on a tough climb.

One of the posters here mentioned peaking. The whole SKY training premise is that every race entered into is for the win, not as a means to an end. Froome was said to be there to challenge at the start of the week and he has.

I'm just disgusted he hasn't won the stage today. I'd have been a very happy camper financially.

I think that you are the one getting carried away

 

[HiCadence]

The Froome badnwagon has started!! Where was everyone 2 hours back when I was putting out fires everywhere on his behalf ?

The potential of Froome was never in question but let's not get too carried away with just today's win. Good to see him in form on a tough climb.

One of the posters here mentioned peaking. The whole SKY training premise is that every race entered into is for the win, not as a means to an end. Froome was said to be there to challenge at the start of the week and he has.

I'm just disgusted he hasn't won the stage today. I'd have been a very happy camper financially.

My point exactly Wiggins did this too last year and had one hell of a season it should be something other teams should take into consideration and it makes better racing too.

 

[SafeBet]

Gallopin was 31st in the stage (dont know how much behind)

I fancied him doing much better.
31st with those time gaps could be very far behind

 

[Publicus]

Yea... maybe I should stop following the sport closely for a few years and return in a few years time... I know someone who chose to do this

Adversity adds to the allure of the sport. Part of what I've always admired about Albertooooooo is that he always fights; even when victory isn't possible. Plus I do like to see Froome, J Rod and others challenge (and beat him) because if and when he wins it won't be casually dismissed or excused.

 

[One Eyed Aussie]

So would I. He always shapes nearly every race he is in quite significantly.

My memory may be faulty but it seems a huge improvement on his start to last year.

 

[SeriousSam]

I'm just disgusted he hasn't won the stage today. I'd have been a very happy camper financially.

What were the odds?

 

[jens_attacks]

look at that top 5 and we didn't see shiit

it's problems like this uci should solve not medicines prohibition for christ sake

and eurosport only tomorrow oh boy

 

[wirral]

The alien looking at home on the lunar landscape.

Nice one, Leadbelly.

You read my thoughts.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Adversity adds to the allure of the sport. Part of what I've always admired about Albertooooooo is that he always fights; even when victory isn't possible. Plus I do like to see Froome, J Rod and others challenge (and beat him) because if and when he wins it won't be casually dismissed or excused.

well then we're different