2014 Tour de France, Stage 5: Ypres – Arenberg Porte du Hainaut: 156km

[MartinGT]

All the Wiggo fans saying how he should be there. So he finishes 9th on dry cobbles and suddenly he's Boonen

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Although at times LeMond sounds a few cans short of a six-pack, he does make some really interesting points.

 

[wirral]

JV coming out with hyperbole for no apparent reason.

 

[Arredondo]

I have a feeling this will be the best stage of the Tour

Really? Why come?

It will be one bloody adventure!

 

[Fight.The.Power]

All the Wiggo fans saying how he should be there. So he finishes 9th on dry cobbles and suddenly he's Boonen

Errrm no. It is within the context of being part of Sky.

Thanks

 

[JRanton]

Vaughters says we will be talking about this stage in 20 years time...

 

[ILovecycling]

how is the wind between sector 8 and 6?

any chance for echelons there?


i wud rather have small groups hitting the paves with screaming fans in the side. i havent yet forgotten how Stybie lost a sureshot victory

Like I said in my preview,the best chance is between sector 8 and 7,from sector 7 to 6 there will be more of a tailwind.The best possible attack for echelons is from 30. to 50.km imo.

bolded: yeah

 

[MartinGT]

Although at times LeMond sounds a few cans short of a six-pack, he does make some really interesting points.

I just LOLd at that

 

[Netserk]

Visconti also near the front. Will probably be a real fight to get in the break of the day.

 

[ILovecycling]

Vaughters says we will be talking about this stage in 20 years time...

Garmin chaos theory in the making

 

[Eclipse]

I'm practically tingling.

I'm also realising I've badly planned out when I want to get some lunch!

 

[Miburo]

I have a feeling this will be the best stage of the Tour

Obviously cause it doesn't really depend whether the riders wanna race, it'll be crazy no matter what.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Visconti also near the front. Will probably be a real fight to get in the break of the day.

Yeh Visconti. Did a fantastic break last year? Don't think he has much cobbles experience though?

 

[Netserk]

Martin attacks!

 

[Netserk]

Garmin attacks, QS and Astana trying to join.

 

[Arredondo]

Westra also wants to be in the break

 

[rainman]

Martin attacks!

Thanks keep us posted, ES still waffling CN ticker asleep?

 

[ILovecycling]

I'm practically tingling.

I'm also realising I've badly planned out when I want to get some lunch!

hahaha I have a same problem

 

[Matt92]

Westra trying to be in the break, that's interesting.

 

[benzwire]

I think the shorter length of the stage is going to add to the craziness. This stage looks more like a traditional Paris-Roubaix than the real PR! Love the rain!!!!

 

[ILovecycling]

urghhh Voeckler

 

[Arredondo]

Voigt, Clarke and Martin on the attack

 

[Netserk]

High pace from the beginning, nobody can get away easily.

 

[MartinGT]

Go Go Go Ze Panzer

 

[Pricey_sky]

I'm practically tingling.

I'm also realising I've badly planned out when I want to get some lunch!

hahaha I have a same problem

I've kept some leftover pasta in the fridge so that should do the trick! No time to mess about today.