2016 Paris - Nice, March 6th - 13th, WT

[Miburo]

Wellens has to work if he wants to win the stage.

 

[Bushman]

Wellens working as well. For Contador's sake he should rather save himself for the sprint

 

[StryderHells]

Re: Re:

Porte 6'' behind Contador on GC: to be decided on bonifications?

Wellens is a better finisher, I think

He is the better finisher but spend most of the climb by himself so you'd think he would be tired

 

[Andro]

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Cmon Alberto, offer Wellens the stage + money.

Edit: ok Wellens working now.

Well Porte is not gonna let Wellens win. Porte needs the bonus seconds if he wants to win the race.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

This is so great. Well done AC and Portey

 

[BigMac]

Got to love Tim Wellens.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Re: Re:

Porte 6'' behind Contador on GC: to be decided on bonifications?

Wellens is a better finisher, I think

He is the better finisher but spend most of the climb by himself so you'd think he would be tired

But he can just sit on AC and Porte's wheels the rest of the way now.

 

[Carols]

I know some people dislike Contador, but damn the man is a Bike Racer....second is Not Good!

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Re: Re:

Porte 6'' behind Contador on GC: to be decided on bonifications?

Wellens is a better finisher, I think

He is the better finisher but spend most of the climb by himself so you'd think he would be tired

In that case, there's even a chance that Berto will beat him, denying Porte the overall, should Porte win the stage.

 

[HelloDolly]

These are the moment that will decide Thomas career

He is not a climber and never has been though a great rider ...

 

[Gigs_98]

Now imagine Contador gets third in the sprint and Porte wins the gc

 

[rainman]

they have to ride like maniacs

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Porte taking the GC win after all this would be hilarious but also very sad

 

[Gloin22]

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These are the moment that will decide Thomas career

He is not a climber and never has been though a great rider ...

Too late, they decided they want to turn him into another Froome..they won't go back easily to being '''just a classics rider''''

 

[TommyGun]

i m afraid they are not going to make it

 

[gregrowlerson]

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Assuming the front trio goes all the way: Porte is 6 seconds behind Contador. If he wins the stage and Contador is 3rd, Porte wins the overall.

If that happens then the forum will meltdown

This is such great racing!!

 

[Rollthedice]

Now imagine Contador gets third in the sprint and Porte wins the gc

Quite possible.

 

[goggalor]

What are the bonifications?

 

[HelloDolly]

Why is everyone talking about Wellens wining

There is a group with Zakarin out front

 

[Flamin]

Gallopin

 

[maltiv]

Looks like G is making it back. Henao is just too strong.

 

[PremierAndrew]

Re:

What are the bonifications?

10,6,4

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Lol at this situation! Wellens leading Contador and Porte to victory while his teammate Gallopin tries to catch them for Thomas.

 

[StryderHells]

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Why is everyone talking about Wellens wining

There is a group with Zakarin out front

What?

 

[GuyIncognito]

Remember 2005? Same route for the last stage. Contador goes off on the last climb too. With another stage racer, too.
They got caught on the line and Valverde won the sprint

Anyway, Thomas will catch the group ahead of him so he'll win this