2016 TdF, Stage 19: Albertville → Mont Blanc (146km)

[Ramira]

Porte back, only question is how much energy it cost him.

 

[Hawkwood]

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For the medical experts, does rain mean the Pollen Allergy doesn't impede performance, meaning that Quintana will reach peak shape like at Arcalis?

I did my best 10 mile TT ride during a thunderstorm, this was after days of having breathing problems.

 

[Pantani Attacks]

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For the medical experts, does rain mean the Pollen Allergy doesn't impede performance, meaning that Quintana will reach peak shape like at Arcalis?

Which means what? He didn't do anything at arcalis, just wheelsucking

That one went way over your head huh

 

[jalep]

Rain should help eleviate Q's allergy malaise

 

[DBotero]

Porte's back.Hopefully he still has some energy left to attack.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

Sepulveda ftw?? finally doing something...

 

[Arredondo]

So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

 

[damian13ster]

Did he ever have allergy problems before? Porte back, doesnt look physically hurt. Lets see how much energy he lost

 

[Ramira]

I feel a bit for Costa. He's finally the best rider in a breakaway, and it's the one time a GC contender actually cares about the victory enough to make his team work.

 

[Mr.White]

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So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

No, he just wanted to distance Porte...

 

[King Boonen]

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Reichenbach falls (apologies to Arthur Conan Doyle)

and PortRiarty suffers

Let's just hope the rest of the bunch gets Holmes safely.

Maybe they'll neutralise the stage... If they do I'll have to see Watson the other channels...

BMC look a study in scarlet right now.

But was that The Final Problem for Porte..?

 

[Arredondo]

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So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

No, he just wanted to distance Porte...

No, Impey still riding at the front.

Or they still don't know Porte is back

 

[Valv.Piti]

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So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

No, he just wanted to distance Porte...

And it would look stupid if he didn't continue now that Porte is back

 

[Pantani Attacks]

Who is Yates' nearest rival for the white jersey?

 

[Ryongsyong]

I have hay fever. Although if it's raining there's less pollen about, it doesn't mean the problem suddenly turns off like a light switch. I need at least a day of rain before I feel normal again.

 

[Vroome.exe]

Wellens would have already finished this stage.

 

[One Eyed Aussie]

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So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

No, he just wanted to distance Porte...

No, Impey still riding at the front.

Or they still don't know Porte is back

Same thing, don't give him any recovery time.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

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Who is Yates' nearest rival for the white jersey?

Mentjes..

 

[Ruby United]

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Who is Yates' nearest rival for the white jersey?

Mentjes I assume

 

[rick james]

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I have hay fever. Although if it's raining there's less pollen about, it doesn't mean the problem suddenly turns off like a light switch. I need at least a day of rain before I feel normal again.

the change in weather conditions can make my hay fever worse

 

[More Strides than Rides]

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Let's just hope the rest of the bunch gets Holmes safely.

Maybe they'll neutralise the stage... If they do I'll have to see Watson the other channels...

BMC look a study in scarlet right now.

But was that The Final Problem for Porte..?

Good thing Froome has improved his descending. He is a sure-lock for Yellow in Paris

 

[Arredondo]

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So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

No, he just wanted to distance Porte...

No, Impey still riding at the front.

Or they still don't know Porte is back

Same thing, don't give him any recovery time.

Well, he's in a good position now. Basically, Impey works for Porte now too.

 

[greenedge]

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So Yates thinks he can win the stage.

Would be spectaculair

No, he just wanted to distance Porte...

He does have a pretty good sprint and rides better in the rain, so maybe that as well.

 

[TMP402]

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Kirby says there's never been a GT without a French, Spanish or Italian stage win. Until now...

Coquard could challenge Kristoff on the Champs.

For 2nd or 3rd maybe. Kittel and Greipel are still there.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Mollema crash?