2014 Tour de France, Stage 18: Pau–Hautacam (145.5 Km)

[JimPanzen]

How is that? Contador was the leader, nibali was like 3rd, if contador has the legs to go and put more distance how is that disrespectful? lol

How is majka this good btw, is the field that bad or majka that good

Majka pretty much doesn't ride a 3 week GT but a 1,5 to 2 weeks stage race. He took it easy and never had to look after AC the first 1,5 week which seems to pay of I think.

 

[dduff442]

Because he's just being greedy. No reason to take a possible win away from Nieve. Or to ride down Horner. They mean NOTHING to him from the overall and he has an insurmountable lead in GC.

I dunno if this "win" is going to be worth it in the long run. The peloton has a long memory.

It's a race. Jesus.

 

[phanatic]

Rafa looking like another quality polka dots winner.

 

[webvan]

When was the last time someone was so strong on Hautacam vs a group of riders? Let's see...RIIS !!!!

 

[Escarabajo]

Nibali is in trouble!!

He is going too fast.

 

[TomasC]

I think Nibali finally needs some fast interval before the TT on Saturday.

 

[Afrank]

Because he's just being greedy. No reason to take a possible win away from Nieve. Or to ride down Horner. They mean NOTHING to him from the overall and he has an insurmountable lead in GC.

I dunno if this "win" is going to be worth it in the long run. The peloton has a long memory.

There's nothing wrong with going for a win when your the strongest. It's all part of racing.

 

[AICA ribonucleotide]

No idea why Majka went so early. Does he not know what placing he needs?

 

[Miburo]

This is like 2001 dominance. Sorry for the comparison, but that's the last time I can remember a total domination like this.

Unfair to say this. He has no competition. With Froome and Contador this is completely different besides theere was no reason for the others to follow nibali, maybe one could but there's no point.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Schleck and Zubeldia drop

 

[trevim]

Because he's just being greedy. No reason to take a possible win away from Nieve. Or to ride down Horner. They mean NOTHING to him from the overall and he has an insurmountable lead in GC.

I dunno if this "win" is going to be worth it in the long run. The peloton has a long memory.

Completely agree. He didn't need this for anything.
Great job from Jeanesson yet again.

 

[Escarabajo]

The contenders behind Nibali are really pathetic TBH!!

 

[GuyIncognito]

AG2R boys struggling....for now at least

 

[phanatic]

No idea why Majka went so early. Does he not know what placing he needs?

He thinks he's the best.

 

[luckyboy]

Pinot needs to go soon

 

[GroupDK]

I agree, he's being too naif here. At this point he could just be following wheels. Maybe he's out to prove he isn't a wheelsucker

Have you ever tryed to wheelsuck on a mauntainstage... it certainly aint a freebie, like some of you seem to think..

 

[damian13ster]

No idea why Majka went so early. Does he not know what placing he needs?

Maybe he just doesnt like slow tempo, or he tests himself/wants to prove that he is the second strongest in this race

 

[Pricey_sky]

The contenders behind Nibali are really pathetic TBH!!

They are just 2nd-tier GC guys, what do you expect?

 

[Afrank]

Pinot attacks. Van Garderen too.

 

[Publicus]

Gifted wins mean nothing.

It's a race. Jesus.

Yep. I'm just expressing my opinion about the matter. Obviously others disagree which is fine with me

EDIT: And just to be clear, if he the other GC candidates attacked and rode down Nieve/Horner and Nibali went with them and then went on to win, I would be cool with that because that's the race.

And Valverde is cracking

 

[GuyIncognito]

Say bye to 3rd Piti

 

[Hayabusa]

Valverde is being dropped by everyone

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Valverde has to drop big time

 

[thrawn]

Valverde cracked. Will probably make a comeback further up the climb.

 

[burning]

Valverde has no guys to wheelsuck, it is over for him