2014 Tour de France July 19, Stage 14: Grenoble - Risoul 177km

[auscyclefan94]

I really do not think that Nibali would have been anyway near Froome or Contador in this Tour if they were still in it. He hasn't impressed me in the sense that the main contenders he is taking 'some' time on are some good French climbers, Valverde and TJVG.

His victories in most GT's have been against developing riders or riders who are well past their best imo.

 

[auscyclefan94]

If you don't want the guy behind you to draft from you, don't ride on the front. Simple. Otherwise suck it up.

And lose even more time? Ofc not. Bardet had as much reason to ride than TJVG did.

 

[Netserk]

And lose even more time? Ofc not. Bardet had as much reason to ride than TJVG did.

Then suck it up.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Then suck it up.

Good to know you support wheelsuckers

 

[Netserk]

Good to know you support wheelsuckers

When it tactically makes sense, yes. Cycling is about winning, it's not a pulling contest. It is frustrating seeing a rider lose a race by lack of initiative and courage (Valverde edit: and previously Evans), but that is something different.

 

[maxmartin]

I really do not think that Nibali would have been anyway near Froome or Contador in this Tour if they were still in it. He hasn't impressed me in the sense that the main contenders he is taking 'some' time on are some good French climbers, Valverde and TJVG.

His victories in most GT's have been against developing riders or riders who are well past their best imo.

Yeah, how lucky is he!

 

[gregrowlerson]

I'm pretty sure that Zubeldia's purpose in life is to provide a measure by which other riders can determine whether they had a successful Tour. Did you finish ahead of Zubeldia? Success! Did you finish behind Zubeldia? Fail! He'd like the metaphorical broom wagon for GC contenders.

Post of the day.

 

[gregrowlerson]

freakin' valverde just waited for TJVG to follow his wheel. unreal.

imagine if nibali gets dq-ed at some point and this a$$wipe wins the tdf.

There is just so much love around here for this man

 

[gregrowlerson]

Cycling is about winning, it's not a pulling contest.

Valverde has been trying to tell us this for years. Quite clearly he is master of his domain

 

[veji11]

And lose even more time? Ofc not. Bardet had as much reason to ride than TJVG did.

He has no reason to ride at all ! he has his teammate ahead with Nibali. if TVG and Pinot want to turn this into a staring contest, well then Péraud gets one or two minutes benefit, and he loses nothing against his rivals. This is just clever team racing. How can you guys just not see that ? AG2R are playing a two pronged tactic to put pressure on their rivals.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Nibali in charge again:

More pics: http://www.steephill.tv/2014/tour-de-france/photos/stage-14/

 

[ILovecycling]

I really do not think that Nibali would have been anyway near Froome or Contador in this Tour if they were still in it. He hasn't impressed me in the sense that the main contenders he is taking 'some' time on are some good French climbers, Valverde and TJVG.

His victories in most GT's have been against developing riders or riders who are well past their best imo.

Tell this to Nibali fans
If you dont mind I would take this into my signature?You are one of most resoected posters here.

Yeah, how lucky is he!

like I said before,no shark anymore...but Il Felice

 

[Rollthedice]

Nibali in charge again:

More pics: http://www.steephill.tv/2014/tour-de-france/photos/stage-14/

Best poker face in the business bar Quintana.

 

[ILovecycling]

Best poker face in the business bar Quintana.

of course he is not anywhere near to Don Nairo ---

 

[Bushman]

Oh man, look at Quintana. What a calm killer he is.

 

[Madone]

Stop wasting my time with inane comments.

Before you start insulting you should take a look at the real profile on Risoul and compare the stages and get your things right.

It starts with a lower grade of % and not only that, the stage Frome did in 2013 is also shorter and mountains easier.

2014 stage profile:

Risoul profile:

2013 Dauphiné stage 8 Sisteron - Risoul

The avrage speed was higher and that is even when Frome had the advantage of the flatter section included in the time, not only that he also had a shorter stage and less altitude meters in total.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

of course he is not anywhere near to Don Nairo ---

Quintana getting whacked by Porte in last year's PN (ITT):

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

should we also post the picture from the Pais Vasco ITT where Quintana whacked Porte a month later?

 

[manafana]

well that made for an exciting finish, a little better work would have helped but chase really hit the hammer in final 5km to finally reel it in. Kristoff was confident there and keeps getting the best lead outs.

Nice to see Haussler up there for once, Kittel really backed off.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

should we also post the picture from the Pais Vasco ITT where Quintana whacked Porte a month later?

Bunker mentality, lol.

From TA this year where Peraud dropped Quintana on the wall:

Just like any other rider under pressure the face will show the pain.

 

[ILovecycling]

Quintana getting whacked by Porte in last year's PN (ITT):
snapped picture..

Hey,I dont know if I responded harsh to you couple of times or what, but please stop targeting me with rough style.
I like some of your comments,but last couple of days,your posts torwards me arent normal at all,just a feeling you know...

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Hey,I dont know if I responded harsh to you couple of times or what, but please stop targeting me with rough style.
I like some of your comments,but last couple of days,your posts torwards me arent normal at all,just a feeling you know...

lol, wtf are you talking about?

 

[ILovecycling]

lol, wtf are you talking about?

Like I said,too harsh to me,maybe you dont like most of my posts,thats normal,but no need to generalise it...


we are offtopic tho.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Like I said,too harsh to me,maybe you dont like most of my posts,thats normal,but no need to generalise it...


we are offtopic tho.

I have no idea what you are talking about.
Generalize what?

 

[ILovecycling]

I have no idea what you are talking about.
Generalize what?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCYQL8ouqw


edit: I meant my posts.
edit2: Mods,you can delete our discussion,doesnt belong to this thread,sorry.