2014 Tour de France, Stage 11: Besançon - Oyonnax (187.5 km)

[Moose McKnuckles]

One more time, they are not putting the hurt on Talansky. They are riding a hard pace so Slagter has more chance to win.

I'm bewildered about the lack of intelligence shown by CN posters today

Stop being a d-bag. I know it's hard for you, but at least try harder.

 

[SKSemtex]

Great teamspirit at Garmin. Classacts. First denying Millar a last TDF and now putting the hurt on Talansky.

I am sure this was all the discussion between Talansky and the team car.

 

[Arredondo]

Talansky is out

 

[Akuryo]

One more time, they are not putting the hurt on Talansky. They are riding a hard pace so Slagter has more chance to win.

I'm bewildered about the lack of intelligence shown by CN posters today

I know they still got Slagter. But teams like OPQS, Cannondale, OGE, etc. are also interested to put on the hurt. So there was no need for Garmin to further destroy Talansky in my opinion.

Edit: Okay, he is out now ...

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Yeah, because Slagter is showing such great form this Tour?

Anyway, that's completely beside the point. Cannondale and Orica have everything under control, your leader drops, and you suddenly put your whole team to the front that doens't make sense at all.

Slagter did show form working for Talansky. But he had to shepherd Talansky every stage and has had 0% for himself so far

The 2nd stage in England it was Slagter who accelerated for Talansky and the peloton instantly became a 15 men group..You guys are seriously all not being smart

 

[Hugo87]

Yeah, because Slagter is showing such great form this Tour?

Anyway, that's completely beside the point. Cannondale and Orica have everything under control, your leader drops, and you suddenly put your whole team to the front that doens't make sense at all.

Yeah, what's the point to catch the breakaway with 45km to go, if Slagter is going to sprint in the final?

Talansky bye bye now

 

[woodburn]

Pulled over. Back pain too much.

 

[ILovecycling]

So one more time.
This is why Garmin is riding

but you know Dt, he is not in really great form



Talansky abandon

 

[trevim]

First time we see Garmin on the front is when their leader is dropped. Makes sense He'll abandon now it seems...

 

[gthx_gthx_]

Yeah, because Slagter is showing such great form this Tour?

Anyway, that's completely beside the point. Cannondale and Orica have everything under control, your leader drops, and you put your whole team to the front

Is Talansky still their leaders ? The Guy was 15 minutes back in the GC and he hit the ground lot of times this tour. Racing-wise he has become pretty useless.

 

[Afrank]

Talansky out.

 

[Stelvio]

Garmin obviously knew something about Talansky.. Back problems.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Poor Talansky done.

 

[maxmartin]

Talansky out.

as expected after those nasty crashes

 

[Flamin]

Slagter did show form working for Talansky. But he had to shepherd Talansky every stage and has had 0% for himself so far

The 2nd stage in England it was Slagter who accelerated for Talansky and the peloton instantly became a 15 men group..You guys are seriously all not being smart

Clearly you didn't read his post-race comments from that stage then. He pulled for Talansky because he didn't feel strong enough to win.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

but you know Dt, he is not in really great form



Talansky abandon

And where do you base yourself on that Slagter has no form? He was the one staying with Talansky when he dropped on sunday. He was the one dropping 90% of the peloton in England. The guy has form. If it's enough to win, that's doubtful. But it's enough to ride for.

I really don't get the total bewildering here

 

[Hugo87]

Garmin just dropped their all team by themselves...

 

[woodburn]

Talansky crying. What a terrible tour. Possible podium all have pulled out before the major mountains.

 

[Eclipse]

Another one bites the dust

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Clearly you didn't read his post-race comments from that stage. He pulled for Talansky because he didn't feel strong enough to win.

I read that, but not feeling strong enough to win and still dropping 95% of the peloton seems to be a sign of form to me.

 

[Carols]

Cyling is a cruel sport. Talansky cut adrift, Garmin going for a win while he flounders! You're old news Andrew; better luck next time!

 

[woodburn]

Jesus. He is getting back on bike.

 

[l.Harm]

So Slagter is attacking on this climb right, otherwise this move does not make sense at all.

 

[JimPanzen]

Apart from Talansky...I don't get Garmins tactics. They're smoking their guys, only 2 left, still drilling it. Is it Slagter in second position?

 

[SKSemtex]

WAW Talansky back. Respect.