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

[LaFlorecita]

So......... How often will the Legend attack tomorrow=

Hmm just a few times less than today

The problem with all these attacks from Contador is that all races without him seem boring

Aww..

 

[Dazed and Confused]

The problem with all these attacks from Contador is that all races without him seem boring

normally I would say yes, but we have had some very fine racing this season where he didn't take part imo.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Would have been great to watch this stage live

 

[theyoungest]

Would have been great to watch this stage live

Tell that to the wonderful democratic leadership of Oman.

 

[HiCadence]

The problem with all these attacks from Contador is that all races without him seem boring

I disagree! Seeing Sky neutralize every stage in a race is boring! With or without Contador we would still see alot of great racing Contador just tends to light the touch-paper a hell of alot more than any other pro

 

[JimPanzen]

The thing about Contador is, that if he doesn't have the form to dominate the race or get away with the first/second attack he still has the weapon of repeated attacks. I think this is something which wears opponents out extremely...see Vuelta'12. To have to react to something like this 3 weeks long...puhhh.

 

[jens_attacks]

damn that must've been insane.

also i watched green mountain on eurosport and that was crazy. froomey came back like a motorbike to purito.

told you that alberto will rape sky today. tirreno will be a battle like you witness only at 5 years or so.

chapeau alberto and chris!!!!
absolutely awesome racing like it should be.

 

[Eshnar]

Why did they finish so early?
What happened to Nibbles?

 

[Contadoraus Schlecks]

The thing about Contador is, that if he doesn't have the form to dominate the race or get away with the first/second attack he still has the weapon of repeated attacks. I think this is something which wears opponents out extremely...see Vuelta'12. To have to react to something like this 3 weeks long...puhhh.

The only thing he is lacking is the ability to make those attacks stick. Hopefully that will come soon

 

[HiCadence]

damn that must've been insane.

also i watched green mountain on eurosport and that was crazy. froomey came back like a motorbike to purito.

told you that alberto will rape sky today. tirreno will be a battle like you witness only at 5 years or so.

chapeau alberto and chris!!!!
absolutely awesome racing like it should be.

How exactly did he 'rape' Sky today when Froome won? And i don't think any highlights have been released of the stage yet? Or am i being a bit slow?

 

[Gloin22]

Why did they finish so early?
What happened to Nibbles?

Yep, this. Would have though with fair bit of descents this stage would have suited him quite nicely

He appears now only 7th in GC.

1 (1) FROOME Christopher Sky Procycling 20:04:13
2 (3) CONTADOR VELASCO Alberto Team Saxo-Tinkoff 0:27
3 (2) EVANS Cadel BMC Racing Team 0:39
4 (5) RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquim Katusha Team 0:50
5 (7) NOCENTINI Rinaldo AG2R La Mondiale 1:13
6 (8) TSCHOPP Johann IAM Cycling ,,
7 (4) NIBALI Vincenzo Astana Pro Team 1:19

Anyway, great win for Froome. Unexpected.

 

[kingjr]

Froome will be extremely hard to beat in the Tour.

 

[theyoungest]

Froome will be extremely hard to beat in the Tour.

That's what Eddy Merckx said when Gesink won the Tour of Oman

 

[LaFlorecita]

How exactly did he 'rape' Sky today when Froome won? And i don't think any highlights have been released of the stage yet? Or am i being a bit slow?

He raped the sky train

 

[Dedelou]

The problem with all these attacks from Contador is that all races without him seem boring

I don't see that as a problem but a source of excitment. I got up at 5 am today hoping to read the race as it unfolded and wow what a thrill. Hate not to have the image to see this action.. Albertoooooo attacking and attacking again. Froome showing that he wants to be the top dog and responding to each attack. Clawing his way back alone each time towing Purito with them. We are in February and this will be remembered. What an exciting trio.

 

[HiCadence]

He raped the sky train

Well whatever happened worked in Sky's favour by the look of it Conty had worn himself right out.... He still lost to Froome where he should have won since Contador is far more explosive than Chris Froome.

 

[theyoungest]

Well whatever happened worked in Sky's favour by the look of it Conty had worn himself right out.... He still lost to Froome where he should have won since Contador is far more explosive than Chris Froome.

And he did show to be more explosive. Froome returned on the descent.

 

[jens_attacks]

How exactly did he 'rape' Sky today when Froome won? And i don't think any highlights have been released of the stage yet? Or am i being a bit slow?

yes but he attacked them that's what champions do. attack attack attack until you die.never give up
froomey was stronger so chapeau!

i was talking about yesterday's highlights,there were around 15 minutes of green mountain ascent footage

 

[LaFlorecita]

Well whatever happened worked in Sky's favour by the look of it Conty had worn himself right out.... He still lost to Froome where he should have won since Contador is far more explosive than Chris Froome.

What Alberto is as slow as it gets in a sprint It's a miracle he managed to finish second and relatively close to Froome.

 

[RHRH19861986]

Where was Wiggins? Lack of shape or not willing to ride full just for helping Froome?

Wiggins was a factor in Algarve mid February ´12, this year he isn´t yet.

 

[Dedelou]

He raped the sky train

Yes.. Attacks after attacks until Froome was isolated . Alberto attacked on the climb, made little gaps..he attacked on the flat and forced Froom to lead into the sprint which he almost won when I looked at the picture. Alberto is taking measure of his competition. Foome comes out in front, especially with the bonuses but I am confident that this is only the beginning of their fight

 

[HiCadence]

And he did show to be more explosive. Froome returned on the descent.

returned on the descent and out sprinted a rider that is supposed to be more explosive and have a bigger kick.

Sometimes it seems people here are desperate and clutching at straws i'm seeing a bit of Stolkholm Syndrome here

 

[jens_attacks]

well wiggo tries to win giro-tour double, he can't be here in form.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Froome will be extremely hard to beat in the Tour.

Calm down people. It is February. If things can change dramatically from June to July, I think circumstances will certainly change between now and July. Let's just enjoy the racing for what it is.

 

[LaFlorecita]

returned on the descent and out sprinted a rider that is supposed to be more explosive and have a bigger kick.

Sometimes it seems people here are desperate and clutching at straws i'm seeing a bit of Stolkholm Syndrome here

Alberto is more explosive uphill, in a sprint he sucks