2014 Tour de Suisse: Stage 9: Martigny→Saas-Fee (156.7 Km)

[Jagartrott]

Gutted for Martin. Rode as fast up that last 20 km climb as the ones in front, but had to do most of it by himself.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Great stage today, very entertaining.
Many things to cheer for, but I salute the rainbow jersey today.

Congrats with the stage win and GC.

 

[Broth3r]

2 at least. Look at Slovenie
If you're hinting about football, I hope it stays at two. That team is a bunch of idiots

Well, come on, I don't wanna lose to 'MURICA. And what can I say... at least some of them are well-meaning idiots. That's enough for me

 

[indianfanboy]

We can safely assume that none of these riders will even have a chance for a top 5 finish in the Tour

Horrendous performance from Kreuziger

 

[trevim]

Well, come on, I don't wanna lose to 'MURICA. And what can I say... at least some of them are well-meaning idiots. That's enough for me

Nah I can't stand any of them. A bunch of divas that can't take any sort of criticism. At this point, I'm afraid they pass the groups and all the hype will be unbearable. I'll go as far as saying that I would prefer to see France winning the damn thing

 

[trevim]

Rui Costa says it's not easy to win the WC jersey. I'm shocked

 

[Broth3r]

Nah I can't stand any of them. A bunch of divas that can't take any sort of criticism. At this point, I'm afraid they pass the groups and all the hype will be unbearable. I'll go as far as saying that would prefer to see France winning the damn thing

Eeeeeew.

Well... at least consider 4 of the divas won't be playing today.

Plus, imagine Spain's reaction if we get knocked out. They'll never shut up, excusing their own sorrow on us.

 

[ILovecycling]

This is all fun and all that but if Costa and Mollema want to do anything at the Tour they need to improve a lot more until the race because at this level they won't even be able to show themselves as soon as the big guys go.

This.They will have problems to reach Top10 with this form.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

TGBM

I was going to hate on Costa, but then he attacked himself and won this pretty nice stage himself in the rainbow jersey. So good for him finally winning in the rainbow jersey and winning Suisse three times in a row.

 

[Arredondo]

Chavez returns to earth today - very flaky rider, needs to show some consistency or try to go hunt mountain jerseys and stages.

He was 19th in GC, and it was almost impossible to jump to the top-10. And the stage win was out of reach. So no need to go 100%, it's not really a good indication of his form or capacities.

He will be good at the Vuelta.

 

[Yamato]

Well, come on, I don't wanna lose to 'MURICA. And what can I say... at least some of them are well-meaning idiots. That's enough for me

I have nothing against Portugal, but it's just an average team to me. Especially now Pepe(Who is an idiot)and Coentrao are gone for certain. Cristiano Ronaldo desperately in need of some rest and isn't in form anymore. Just like Messi isn't in form. Add to that the bad morale after the thrashing against Germany and injuries, I see a bad time coming against a motivated 'Murica.

 

[ILovecycling]

Those suisse podium girls are gorgeous

 

[murali]

Congrats to Costa. He rode smart today. Finally the rainbow jersey gets a stage win + a GC win.


A wonderful ride by M Wyss. That kid has big heart.


Wyss+Costa + the BMC,Belkin riders = Tony Martin. Immense respect for TM. what a race he had!

 

[trevim]

Eeeeeew.

Well... at least consider 4 of the divas won't be playing today.

Plus, imagine Spain's reaction if we get knocked out. They'll never shut up, excusing their own sorrow on us.

Rui Costa meeting with his fansfor a few minutes. It didn't kill him to be nice with his fans. Now compare that with the football players reaction towards fans: they just ignore them. Spoiled divas, I can't cheer for them. Go USA

 

[johnymax]

Rui Costa is a great, great rider. Although some of you are right, he sometimes (or better very often) benefits from the work of other riders. But when he sets his goals, he usually delivers and gets the job done. This is what I like about him. He knows when to attack and when to suck wheels. I think in the Tour he has a chance to be in the top5.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Would love to see Dumoulin shed some weight the coming winter and see how he will fair in a GC.

why? so he can become the 9th average GC rider from the Netherlands?

I'd rather have him dominate ITT's.

 

[Broth3r]

Rui Costa meeting with his fansfor a few minutes. It didn't kill him to be nice with his fans. Now compare that with the football players reaction towards fans: they just ignore them. Spoiled divas, I can't cheer for them. Go USA

I honestly can't blame them for that. Sometimes it's just the nature of the sport that disallows close fan contact: say, compare F1 to endurance racing (or any other motorsports really); drivers who jump to F1 don't instantly stop being socializable, they just-

Ah, screw it, you're right. I just want me wee country to win at football regardless

(and sorry for all the football talk, folks)

 

[murali]

why? so he can become the 9th average GC rider from the Netherlands?

I'd rather have him dominate ITT's.

Absolutely right. He has a gift. he should nurture that. TM cant be winning all the ITTs, right

 

[hfer07]

Rui Costa meeting with his fansfor a few minutes. It didn't kill him to be nice with his fans. Now compare that with the football players reaction towards fans: they just ignore them. Spoiled divas, I can't cheer for them. Go USA

Rui is simply the classiest rider of his generation. This is an athlete that after performing for 5 hours and reaching ridiculous levels of fatigue, finds the energy & the enthusiasm to thank fans for their support & get the smile and charm to reward them - I mean - big kudos to him.

 

[patrick767]

Great ride and well done, Costa. Mollema and Frank had stronger teams, but Costa stayed with them and then some, distancing his rivals and winning alone. The victory is well deserved.

 

[red_flanders]

Good to see the World Champion riding well and taking a nice win.

 

[Liquigas]

congrats to rui costa, the strongest
but in july work for chris

This.

Kreuziger really sucks man, everyone at Saxo going like rocketships except him...

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

This.

Kreuziger really sucks man, everyone at Saxo going like rocketships except him...

Kreuziger was worse than Mollema and Costa in last years TdS too, but then he did a superb tour. Don't judge too early. I think Kreuziger will up his game

 

[Hakkapelit]

Kreuziger was worse than Mollema and Costa in last years TdS too, but then he did a superb tour. Don't judge too early. I think Kreuziger will up his game

Well, Roman had to ride for himself here, which doesn't seem to be his strongsuit.

 

[Netserk]

I have just had access to internet and what do I find out? Great stage/results and seemingly the race was really good today! Great win for Rui, can't wait to see the coverage of today's stage!