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Valv.Piti said:Red Rick said:Mr.White said:Gigs_98 said:On one hand Dumoulin really fought for the Jersey today, but on the other hand he said a few days ago that he doesnt want to keep it, so maybe he will let the break go and Etixx also doesnt want to chase on the hilly terrain because of Kittel. In that case the break might even have a chance. That would be a very cool scenario.Valv.Piti said:Hard one to predict... I don't think the break will take it, Giant probably to control it and some sprinter teams to take up the chase. Maybe they can beat Kittel on those 3% ramps, who knows.
Would be funny to see a stage like the one in TdF 2013 when Cannondale went hard. Would probably be the best scenario.
There is an obvious difference between what Dumoulin does, and what Dumoulin talks. So I think he's going to keep the jersey for as long as he can
Dumoulin is like the most straight up interviewee in the peloton.
I think he is referring to Dumoulin stating time and time again that he isn't here for the GC, while if everything goes according to plan, he will be up +1,30 after Chianti. Then what? One thing is for sure, he isn't here just to win the TT's or to prepare, he is here to try himself out again against the big boys, he just don't wanna say that yet in order not to put too much pressure on himself. I think its pretty glaring
Yes, looks the same final circuit on the profile.Jungle Cycle said:I believe the finish is the same as 2009 stage 18, as someone mentioned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPjeT-SPBc
It was the 3rd week instead of the 1st.. It doesn't look that "easy" and Scarponi took it...
Jungle Cycle said:I believe the finish is the same as 2009 stage 18, as someone mentioned.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPjeT-SPBc
It was the 3rd week instead of the 1st.. It doesn't look that "easy" and Scarponi took it...
Valv.Piti said:Red Rick said:Mr.White said:Gigs_98 said:On one hand Dumoulin really fought for the Jersey today, but on the other hand he said a few days ago that he doesnt want to keep it, so maybe he will let the break go and Etixx also doesnt want to chase on the hilly terrain because of Kittel. In that case the break might even have a chance. That would be a very cool scenario.Valv.Piti said:Hard one to predict... I don't think the break will take it, Giant probably to control it and some sprinter teams to take up the chase. Maybe they can beat Kittel on those 3% ramps, who knows.
Would be funny to see a stage like the one in TdF 2013 when Cannondale went hard. Would probably be the best scenario.
There is an obvious difference between what Dumoulin does, and what Dumoulin talks. So I think he's going to keep the jersey for as long as he can
Dumoulin is like the most straight up interviewee in the peloton.
I think he is referring to Dumoulin stating time and time again that he isn't here for the GC, while if everything goes according to plan, he will be up +1,30 after Chianti. Then what? One thing is for sure, he isn't here just to win the TT's or to prepare, he is here to try himself out again against the big boys, he just don't wanna say that yet in order not to put too much pressure on himself. I think its pretty glaring
Most of those hills are false flats though. I don't think there will be splits unless a strong team goes berserk. The final can be tricky and a late attack could stick.Climbing said:I think you guys are hugely underestimating this stage.
Clearly if they soft pedal it could end in a sprint, though I’d expect plenty of splits in the peloton.
It’s a long stage, hilly, the weather doesn’t look that nice and the finish isn’t easy at all.
I would be surprised if it ends with a full peloton sprint, but I’ve been wrong other times.
Mayomaniac said:4 man breakaway Oss, Txurruka, Brutt and Foliforov with an advantage of over 5min.
Txrt said:Do you know the reasons? What happened?Laplaz said:Omar Fraile retired.