2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (38km)

[TBSOUTH]

Tony Martin to crush everyone

 

[Toledo Ice Cream]

When are the GC guys setting off?

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

I think Mollema could actually do quite well here. I haven't been following TGBM lately, because, frankly, he hasn't done anything of note recently until now. I don't know how he's TTing nowadays, but he used to be a bit inconsistent at TT. If he has a good day tomorrow with the form he seems to have, given that it's also hilly and technical, he ought to be one of the best on the GC. At least he should be able to overtake Quintana and Yates in the GC.

Froome vs. Dumoulin vs. Martin ftw in the TT I guess. I don't know how much the running took out of Froome today though

Tony hasn't been that good this year, so maybe Dumoulin is the real favourite, but Martin looks in a pretty decent shape to me from what I've seen him do in domestique duties and he actually seems to have a somewhat decent climbing shape, so he should be able to deal wit the hills in the route.

 

[Gigs_98]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

I have the feeling Froome will absolutely destroy everyone tomorrow. I'd say he will lead the gc by at least two minutes after tomorrow. I really really hope Nairo will have a good ITT and then be strong in the alps so this tour stays interesting, but I fear after tomorrow everything will be done and dusted.

 

[Richeypen]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

I have the feeling Froome will absolutely destroy everyone tomorrow. I'd say he will lead the gc by at least two minutes after tomorrow. I really really hope Nairo will have a good ITT and then be strong in the alps so this tour stays interesting, but I fear after tomorrow everything will be done and dusted.

If Froome goes into week 3 with less than 2:30 over Quintana then things are still well and truly up for grabs. Froome would obviously still be favourite but thi tour is massively back loaded.

 

[Gigs_98]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

I have the feeling Froome will absolutely destroy everyone tomorrow. I'd say he will lead the gc by at least two minutes after tomorrow. I really really hope Nairo will have a good ITT and then be strong in the alps so this tour stays interesting, but I fear after tomorrow everything will be done and dusted.

If Froome goes into week 3 with less than 2:30 over Quintana then things are still well and truly up for grabs. Froome would obviously still be favourite but thi tour is massively back loaded.

But considering how bad Quintana was today I doubt he will be very good in the Alps. The Quintana of last year would definitely have a good chance but we don't know yet if we will have that Quintana again this year.

 

[infeXio]

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When are the GC guys setting off?

Froome starts at about 16:40 local time, I think, so the other GC favourites are probably starting from 16:00 and onwards

 

[liamito]

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Is it windy tomorrow?

front wind for most of the stage.on the flat cross winds and then again front.

advantage for early starters?

 

[Richeypen]

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Is it windy tomorrow?

front wind for most of the stage.on the flat cross winds and then again front.

advantage for early starters?

Pinot's plan is starting to come together :lol:

 

[geargbest]

Adam Yates vs Daniel Martin for the TT tomorrow who should have the edge ?

 

[May0maniac]

Are Froome and Porte ok after the crash? That could really affect their performance in the TT.

 

[TMP402]

I hope security will be stepped up for this and other stages not least after what's happened in Nice.

 

[Tank Engine]

Assuming Porte and Froome are OK

1. Dumoulin
2. Froome
3. Porte
4. T Martin
5. Keldermercx

 

[Tonton]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

Considering what's just happened in Nice, not just as a fan of his, but I hope that the French Champion takes this...

 

[liamito]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

Considering what's just happened in Nice, not just as a fan of his, but I hope that the French Champion takes this...

Selon un communiqué de la FDJ, Thibaut Pinot pourrait souffrir d'une bronchite.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

What an evil act in Nice. These people are truly the most depraved individuals that ever walked. So sad for France.

 

[WillemS]

Is there going to be a stage tomorrow?

Edit: I guess I was too shocked to say anything else. I just have no words to express what I feel about what happened.

 

[blaxland]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

I have the feeling Froome will absolutely destroy everyone tomorrow. I'd say he will lead the gc by at least two minutes after tomorrow. I really really hope Nairo will have a good ITT and then be strong in the alps so this tour stays interesting, but I fear after tomorrow everything will be done and dusted.

Totally agree with this post also hoping Porte and Yates have good rides.

 

[The Barb]

Re: 2016 TdF, Stage 13: Bg-St-Andéol → Caverne Pont-d'Arc (3

Considering what's just happened in Nice, not just as a fan of his, but I hope that the French Champion takes this...

Selon un communiqué de la FDJ, Thibaut Pinot pourrait souffrir d'une bronchite.

That would certainly explain a bit. Thanks for posting.

 

[Lil_Tommy_V]

No love for world TT champion Kiri?

He won 3 of 5 TT's over 30kms last year!!

 

[movingtarget]

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What an evil act in Nice. These people are truly the most depraved individuals that ever walked. So sad for France.

France seems to be the target for many lunatics at the moment. A disgrace.

 

[DirtyWorks]

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tomorrow front winds for almost 3/4 of the stage.it's gonna be a tricky one

Then it reads like a full-on power test. Froome murders the field. It seems like Porte is well positioned and ready.

Lets see how Yates goes.

 

[DirtyWorks]

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In the mountains he definetely has been far below that level.

Until he rode everyone off his wheel but Porte and Yates.

 

[saneguy]

Froome will go full gas in this one. He may not get the stage but he will clear off the GC guys by at least 1 minute. To be honest in this tour I am more impressed by Froome's riding on flat / descent than climbing. It did change a bit yesterday on Ventoux but his power was not the kinds we have seen in 2015 or 2013.

I fear for Quintana the most in this TT. I think he will be the biggest loser amongst the GC guys given the prediction for the headwinds / cross winds. He has just not been comfortable this second week.

 

[Sasquatch]

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tomorrow front winds for almost 3/4 of the stage.it's gonna be a tricky one

Then it reads like a full-on power test. Froome murders the field. It seems like Porte is well positioned and ready.

Lets see how Yates goes.

Nah, Martin or Cancellara takes this one.