2015 Dauphiné, stage 7: Montmélian > Saint-G Mont Blanc 155k

[Sasquatch]

Looks like Sky have stopped chasing. They will pick it up on those two category 1 climbs though.

 

[Taxus4a]

It looks like the scold from his director yesterday works out for Zoild

 

[Squirbos_19]

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It's MTN's first WorldTour jersey isn't it?

I think so.

Daniel was in the UCI team of Geneve for countries with no big chances in cycling. They said in his test that he, Froome and Rafaa chitioui were the most impresive number they got there.

Rafaa started in cycling very impressive, he is doing good things now for his team, but he couldn adapt well to a non muslim culture (he is very muslim as Mancebo told to a friend of mine). daniel has serious helth problems, and he is from a country that for geopolitical reasons (that I understand) sometimes dont allow his riders to leave the country...

Froome had a disease but anyway he did very good performances in his first year in Europe and finally his talent become in results 3 years later. So at least one.

Yeah I think that was part of the reason Teklehaimanot left Orica, he couldn't do many races because of visa troubles. I think that's all sorted now that he's with an African team.

 

[Irondan]

Astana not riding today?

 

[Taxus4a]

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I see on Tv 15 riders on the front, and no more than 40 in the main group, no raining.

Happy about Daniel Teklehaimanot, a real talent.

Hasn't really shown anything to live up to the hype, though.

You talent or your engine, or you capacity for cycling doesnt depend on the results you have got. If you think that way you have no idea of cycling.

He was the best african rider by difference when he started, all the european riders that rode with him then were impressed.

As I said he had serious health problems, and the usual problems with his country.

He has the potential of Froome, that is for sure.

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2012/03/daniel-teklehaimanot-pride-of-africa/

 

[Sasquatch]

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Astana not riding today?

No point for them to ride.

 

[Irondan]

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Astana not riding today?

No point for them to ride.

Why though? Is Nibali resigned to give up the jersey or because Sky's willing to do it?

 

[Orbit501]

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Astana not riding today?

No point for them to ride.

Why though? Is Nibali resigned to give up the jersey or because Sky's willing to do it?

The latter. The break isn't any real threat and with Sky going mental, why would Astana waste energy themselves when they can just sit on wheels.

 

[Sasquatch]

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Astana not riding today?

No point for them to ride.

Why though? Is Nibali resigned to give up the jersey or because Sky's willing to do it?

There was never a chance they were going to lose the jersey to someone from the break.

 

[Taxus4a]

This first climb now (or first part of the last climb actually) is really tough.. I dont Know if Froome will attack on it or he will try to keep at least a mate for the last climb, no so step...He need to put lot time on his rivals and tomorrow s final is no step.

 

[Rollthedice]

The Sky Six will drop everybody on the following col wich averages 11% .

 

[winkybiker]

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I see on Tv 15 riders on the front, and no more than 40 in the main group, no raining.

Happy about Daniel Teklehaimanot, a real talent.

Hasn't really shown anything to live up to the hype, though.

You talent or your engine, or you capacity for cycling doesnt depend on the results you have got. If you think that way you have no idea of cycling.

He was the best african rider by difference when he started, all the european riders that rode with him then were impressed.

As I said he had serious health problems, and the usual problems with his country.

He has the potential of Froome, that is for sure.

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2012/03/daniel-teklehaimanot-pride-of-africa/

I've spent a bit of time in Eritrea recently. I've regularly seen groups of serious-looking riders on the road from Asmara. Asmara itself is at altitude and the road has some serious climbs, so while there perhaps isn't a lot of variety, it seems an OK place for training. Whilst not that busy, driving standard is generally terrible, so good luck to cyclists there.

Politically, Eritrea is not without its historic and ongoing controversies, and it remains a very poor country.

 

[b.broadhurst]

Here we go then, let the climbing begin!!

 

[Christian]

Woah - Trek is in this race?!

 

[b.broadhurst]

Boswell is done.

5 to go for Sky.

 

[Taxus4a]

Re: Re:

I see on Tv 15 riders on the front, and no more than 40 in the main group, no raining.

Happy about Daniel Teklehaimanot, a real talent.

Hasn't really shown anything to live up to the hype, though.

You talent or your engine, or you capacity for cycling doesnt depend on the results you have got. If you think that way you have no idea of cycling.

He was the best african rider by difference when he started, all the european riders that rode with him then were impressed.

As I said he had serious health problems, and the usual problems with his country.

He has the potential of Froome, that is for sure.

http://cyclingtips.com.au/2012/03/daniel-teklehaimanot-pride-of-africa/

I've spent a bit of time in Eritrea recently. I've regularly seen groups of serious-looking riders on the road from Asmara. Asmara itself is at altitude and the road has some serious climbs, so while there perhaps isn't a lot of variety, it seems an OK place for training. Whilst not that busy, driving standard is generally terrible, so good luck to cyclists there.

Politically, Eritrea is not without its historic and ongoing controversies, and it remains a very poor country.

It is a problem of VISA. I like Eritrea anyway. Just training is useless, you need to race.

 

[Bushman]

Poljanski riding quite well

 

[rm7]

Re: 2015 Dauphiné, stage 7: Montmélian > Saint-G Mont Blanc

LOL what the hell was that from Chris Anker

 

[BYOP88]

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Woah - Trek is in this race?!

No that's just a vicious rumor being spread

 

[b.broadhurst]

Nibali has gone!!!!

 

[Asero831]

there goes nibali's form

 

[infeXio]

Bye bye Nibs

 

[rick james]

Crazy wee steep climb

 

[Asero831]

Costa also not looking good

 

[SeriousSam]

Slongo called, they're just going too quick for optimal training purposes. Not dropped.