Valverde does his typical sprint for third; is disappointed to learn than more than two riders were up the road.
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irondan said:Gallopin's a big threat to the MJ, better pull him back..
Pantani Attacks said:FootonFan said:Tinkov to ride for the polka-dot jersey now. Pathetic. Contador is not even going to fight like he did in 2011, when he continued to animate the race with daring attacks.
Pipe down it's the first day after one of the toughest stages in Tour history...stop being so obtuse
djpbaltimore said:Contador on Froome's wheel. Definitely going better today.
TMP402 said:irondan said:Gallopin's a big threat to the MJ, better pull him back..
Thomas protecting the one second he had over Gallopin, no?
Yes, I wasn't thinking about GT.TMP402 said:irondan said:Gallopin's a big threat to the MJ, better pull him back..
Thomas protecting the one second he had over Gallopin, no?
He is a threat to the "track specialist / cobbles specialist / climber / TT'ist / Lead out man / soon to be puncheur" - aka Thomasirondan said:Gallopin's a big threat to the MJ, better pull him back..
What the hell is the point of Majka working for Contador today? Unleashing Majka and letting him win MTF is the best Tinkov can do at this point.FootonFan said:Pantani Attacks said:FootonFan said:Tinkov to ride for the polka-dot jersey now. Pathetic. Contador is not even going to fight like he did in 2011, when he continued to animate the race with daring attacks.
Pipe down it's the first day after one of the toughest stages in Tour history...stop being so obtuse
It's a capitualtion. Oleg was boasting about how strong the team was going to be in the tour, that he was bringing Majka to work for Contador. That could have happened today. Instead, they're racing for minor placings for the rest of the race.
FootonFan said:Pantani Attacks said:FootonFan said:Tinkov to ride for the polka-dot jersey now. Pathetic. Contador is not even going to fight like he did in 2011, when he continued to animate the race with daring attacks.
Pipe down it's the first day after one of the toughest stages in Tour history...stop being so obtuse
It's a capitualtion. Oleg was boasting about how strong the team was going to be in the tour, that he was bringing Majka to work for Contador. That could have happened today. Instead, they're racing for minor placings for the rest of the race.
Capitulation? You may eat those words later, have you ever heard the term "pick and choose your battles" ?FootonFan said:Pantani Attacks said:FootonFan said:Tinkov to ride for the polka-dot jersey now. Pathetic. Contador is not even going to fight like he did in 2011, when he continued to animate the race with daring attacks.
Pipe down it's the first day after one of the toughest stages in Tour history...stop being so obtuse
It's a capitualtion. Oleg was boasting about how strong the team was going to be in the tour, that he was bringing Majka to work for Contador. That could have happened today. Instead, they're racing for minor placings for the rest of the race.
He's been interviewed before, seems like a great guy.Kwibus said:Good words from Majka. Looks like a fine guy to me... Based on a 30seconds interview... I know
Because Mollema is a threat to his position in GC.nerian said:man that lotto dumbo rider must be trying to get a contract with Sky.
why is he pulling when he knows he cant jump away like mollema, after Sky upped the pace he gets thrown to the back... i thought they would all let Sky tire themselves out, oh well...
Kwibus said:Good words from Majka. Looks like a fine guy to me... Based on a 30seconds interview... I know
Kwibus said:djpbaltimore said:Contador on Froome's wheel. Definitely going better today.
That final sprint looked good yes, but it was a sprint for nothing after an easy climb.
If he is really good he would've danced on the pedals more on the Tourmalet. He sat pretty much all the time and didn't look that great tbh.
"Capitulation? You may eat those words later, have you ever heard the term "pick and choose your battles" ?"