2014 Tour de France, Stage 8: Tomblaine – Gerardmer/La Mauselaine: 161km

[arvc40]

Contador playing with them !

 

[trevim]

I think Nibali was suffering the whole way.

But with a damn good poker face. It was interesting that he followed Contador's accelerations instead of going in his own pace, his usual style.

 

[Afrank]

Nibali didn't look troubled at all and followed Contador easily. The last 100 meters he just eased up a bit because he knew Contador wasn't taking any serious time on him.

I don't know what people are drawing the inclusion he was cooked or went all out from.

 

[Kwibus]

Nice pokerface by Nibali. Looked at ease, but was clearly hurting. Still nicely done.

Still so much to come. Sweet.

 

[Netserk]

 

[indianfanboy]

Contador looked so fresh at the finish line..he is defenitely holding back...

 

[kingjr]

Nibali didn't look troubled at all and followed Contador easily. The last 100 meters he just eased up a bit because he knew Contador wasn't taking any serious time on him.

I don't know what people are drawing the inclusion he was cooked or went all out from.

He shook his head after he crossed the line.

 

[ILovecycling]

This will be a great Tour!
Nibali holding very good,I didnt expect Alberto attack like this,however it wasnt an full throttle attack


Talansky will lose big amount of time it seems

 

[No_Balls]

Hate to be a downer, but I'm seeing a lot of very very hopeful thinking from people with Astana colors in their avatars. I hope Nibs can hold out, but he definitely cracked at the end there. Shark's blood in the water?

They dont live in reality. Being hopeful after this day (Nibali losing ground easily, Astanas all over the place). Wow, you really must believe in unicorns also

And Hautacam in two weeks.

 

[Publicus]

Contador didn't even look like he exerted himself when he crossed the line.

 

[Broth3r]

Nice recovery by Kwia, lost a lot less time than expected.

 

[red_flanders]

If I'm on the Tinkoff team bus, not sure I'm all that excited about that much work for 3 seconds. It had to be done I guess, they had to test everyone, but they also could have saved it for Monday.

Loooong climb on Monday. Nibali looks strong, but not sure if he can hang for that amount of time. Contador to go at 10k?

 

[Kwibus]

Nibali didn't look troubled at all and followed Contador easily. The last 100 meters he just eased up a bit because he knew Contador wasn't taking any serious time on him.

I don't know what people are drawing the inclusion he was cooked or went all out from.

Maybe you are right, but I think he would've preferred to just sit on Contadors wheels. This should motivate AC.

 

[Afrank]

Nah, he was done. Nibali never looks in trouble until he cracks.

That wasn't cracking.

 

[Frosty]

Talansky at 4.37 to Kadri on the stage, 2.17 to Nibali

 

[kingjr]

@Afrank, NIbali shook his head after he crossed the line. Make of that what you want.

 

[Dutchsmurf]

I don't know what people are drawing the inclusion he was cooked or went all out from.

Because dropping on purpose makes no sense at all. Especially not when you realize the kind of boost that will give Contador.

 

[Miburo]

Nibali didn't look troubled at all and followed Contador easily. The last 100 meters he just eased up a bit because he knew Contador wasn't taking any serious time on him.

I don't know what people are drawing the inclusion he was cooked or went all out from.

Why would he lose time on purpose against Contador. That doesn't make any sense, every second counts. One of the only things that wasn't a lie from Armstrong.

 

[trevim]

It's good that a guy like Talansky looses time. He's crazy so he'll fight back like a mad dog!

 

[Eshnar]

Nibali never bothers with sprints, people. You should have known already.
i don't think you can draw any conclusions today, besides the fact that he is at least the second best climber of the field.

 

[Netserk]

Imaging how brutal today would be if Kreuziger was here

 

[roundabout]

If I'm on the Tinkoff team bus, not sure I'm all that excited about that much work for 3 seconds. It had to be done I guess, they had to test everyone, but they also could have saved it for Monday.

Loooong climb on Monday. Nibali looks strong, but not sure if he can hang for that amount of time. Contador to go at 10k?

Wait what?

 

[Kwibus]

Replay clearly shows that Nibali simply had to sit down and couldnt hold Alberto's wheel.

 

[kingjr]

That wasn't cracking.

I'm just saying it doesn't mean much if he looks relaxed.

 

[uconnryan]

Kwia only lost 1:30 to Contador, that's impressive after being dropped early on the first climb