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

[TomasC]

I think it's Jose Mendes.

Yes. Konig is right there on the front, I saw him behind TJVG.

 

[Tashkent Terror]

What for me makes the race is the GC, it can still be exciting but the rating can never be more for me than a 5 when GC is already done after 1 week. That's for me personally though.

People say the tour can't be changed drastically by 1 man but i strongly disagree

You make a good point and whilst not being a true Classic the racing has been far from boring, for me the French success further elevates this particular Tour's importance.

 

[the_cutter]

Looks like only Movistar is strong enough to do something, but they have no reason to do so. I was hoping for Pinot to go for it, don't think he can make 1'20 if Valverde comes fully fresh under Hautacam.

 

[Arnout]

I'm worried Kadri will surprise Nieve, he needs 4 more HC climbs to get into his rhythm.

 

[Afrank]

If nibali wins stage where does majka have to finish to retain KOM?

Nibali wins he'll have 168 points. 6th place minimum would give him one point over Nibali at 169.

I hope for Majka's sake, Riis knows what he's doing.

 

[thrawn]

Valverde attacking the descent.

 

[Arnout]

Wait, Valverde making a move 40km out?

 

[davidsonduke]

Tinkoff Saxo Bank

Am I missing something? Why are the Tinkoff/Saxo bikes more of a TDF yellow and their kits more of a chartreuse-y color? Wait--think I just figured it out--they had to change their TDF yellow kits for the tour, but left their bikes the original color.

I don't like the clash, but now I get it.

 

[burning]

Valverde is attacking on the descent

 

[phanatic]

Piti on a rampage, needs a headstart on hautacam? or new record?

 

[Frosty]

Valverde has a couple of team mates a short distance ahead.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Wait, Valverde making a move 40km out?

Desperation move? What you guys think...

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Valverde is flying on the downhill.

Has 2 guys up in front.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Style points for massive green watch for Valverde.

 

[wirral]

Valverde is a beast!

 

[SeriousSam]

Valverde animating the race whilst the boring Frenchies suck wheel.

 

[brian1225]

wHAT A PATHETIC, BORING STAGE.

 

[AICA ribonucleotide]

The two in front have no chance now.
The peloton are gonna chase this down.

 

[Afrank]

Valverde animating the race whilst the boring Frenchies suck wheel.

The end is nigh...

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Valverde animating the race whilst the boring Frenchies suck wheel.

Uh...what? This is about the first time Valverde has stuck his nose in the wind.

Respect for the move, but let's not get carried away.

 

[Carols]

Valverde Vamos!!! Venga, Venga!!!

 

[manafana]

credit to valverde who I don't like much he is willing to throw the dice on this one, conditions very fare today gilet needed on the downhill today.

Nice that Kadri got himself the first over the top prize.

 

[winkybiker]

Big risks for a handful of seconds?

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

wHAT A PATHETIC, BORING STAGE.

Somebody please ban this troll.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Ten Dam punctured just after the top. Boom gave him a new tyre but the timing was bad since Valverde now attacked. dunno if Ten Dam returned yet. Only seen mollema yet