2018 Tour of Britain (9/2 - 9/9)

[Pricey_sky]

The TV coverage was terrible on ITV4 as well. They showed no footage of the peloton on the final climb

Yes agreed, but at least they kept the pictures rolling of the riders at the front, Eurosport must’ve lost coverage for at least 15 minutes.

 

[Pricey_sky]

So tomorrow looks like the same finish that Kwiatkowski then Dennis won on with late attacks in 2014 and 16, with the short and sharp hill with 3k’s to go. Only this time they’ve added the climb of providence Lane (1km @ 8%) with 10k to go, so it hopefully will be selective again.

 

[search]

it's not the same hill in the end, but more or less the same type of finish, yes

 

[Pricey_sky]

Here are the profiles for the remaining stages.

 

[willbick]

Brutal start, great racing. Good to see after last years shite parcours

 

[Pricey_sky]

I do like seeing the start on stages like this, almost everyone trying to get into the break so far.

Looks like Bevin took another 2s at the sprint.

 

[willbick]

Break still not gone lol

 

[Pricey_sky]

Love Cheddar Gorge, a great part of the country.

 

[willbick]

Gaviria going for a long one hahaha!

 

[willbick]

This is a great stage, shaping up to be the most exciting competitive ToB to date.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Martin joined by 3 others including Swift, is this finally a break being allowed to go?

Insane pace so far, just 50k to go.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Only just seen this, from the Wiggins twitter account:

“Unfortunately we lost @JoeyWack to a crash yesterday @TourofBritain when he unfortunately head butted a team cars rear window, 60 stitches but he’s all fine after a good nights sleep and will be back on the bike soon, thanks to everyone who looked after him #WIGGINS”

Apparently happened on the penultimate descent when trying to get back in the the bunch through the cars. :surprised:

 

[willbick]

Re:

Martin joined by 3 others including Swift, is this finally a break being allowed to go?

Insane pace so far, just 50k to go.

Can't be many road stages when the break is only allowed 1 minute max all day!!!

 

[Pricey_sky]

Re: Re:

Martin joined by 3 others including Swift, is this finally a break being allowed to go?

Insane pace so far, just 50k to go.

Can't be many road stages when the break is only allowed 1 minute max all day!!!

Definitely not, Quickstep riding for Alaphilippe who has to be favourite on this finish.

 

[willbick]

Re:

Only just seen this, from the Wiggins twitter account:

“Unfortunately we lost @JoeyWack to a crash yesterday @TourofBritain when he unfortunately head butted a team cars rear window, 60 stitches but he’s all fine after a good nights sleep and will be back on the bike soon, thanks to everyone who looked after him #WIGGINS”

Apparently happened on the penultimate descent when trying to get back in the the bunch through the cars. :surprised:

Is a good job they wear helmets!

 

[willbick]

Re: Re:

Martin joined by 3 others including Swift, is this finally a break being allowed to go?

Insane pace so far, just 50k to go.

Can't be many road stages when the break is only allowed 1 minute max all day!!!

Definitely not, Quickstep riding for Alaphilippe who has to be favourite on this finish.

Wouldn't rule out Jungle Bob

 

[willbick]

Lol did u see that Marshall stood in the middle of the road??! Brave and stupid lol

 

[Pricey_sky]

Re:

Lol did u see that Marshall stood in the middle of the road??! Brave and stupid lol

Yes very! But he definitely needed to be there with that road furniture sticking out.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Gaviria lol

 

[Pricey_sky]

Looks like roughly 35 riders left in the front group. Ewan and Gaviria still there but another ramp to go.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Alaphilippe with a great win. Superb leadout by Jungels.

 

[tobydawq]

Too bad Würtz opened too early but impressive showings from him in this race.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Bevin and Meyer now same time for the leaders jersey?

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Gratuitous Bridge Shot

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Bevin looks better and better for the overall win

Could have even won today, if he'd timed it better