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So much better to root for someone than against..........
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Anyone think that Contador goes in the break again today?
I hope that he tries to. It's an interesting stage, and the rest day immediately follows.
There is a long distance between the two category 1 climbs of the day, but if guys such as GVA and Gilbert get into the break, then the move will be a strong one. I don't think that Quintana will try anything today as it is not quite mountainous enough for him, plus he is also too close to yellow. But I really think that Alberto should - if he has the legs - try something on today's stage. He might be able to get back another couple of minutes.
I hope that he tries to. It's an interesting stage, and the rest day immediately follows.
There is a long distance between the two category 1 climbs of the day, but if guys such as GVA and Gilbert get into the break, then the move will be a strong one. I don't think that Quintana will try anything today as it is not quite mountainous enough for him, plus he is also too close to yellow. But I really think that Alberto should - if he has the legs - try something on today's stage. He might be able to get back another couple of minutes.
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He won't last the Galibier stage. Couple of stages ago was fine for him and his attack, it was only 100k.
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He won't last the Galibier stage. Couple of stages ago was fine for him and his attack, it was only 100k.
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I agree, he's got close enough for the main GC to start to take notice again so he will be given no leeway. He should have lost a lot more time in past stages so he would have been given the chance for a stage win. The Galibier stage would have been great for him to win if only he was far enough back to not bother the main men.
You never know, if he collapses on Galibier, maybe he will get the chance the net day.
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I agree, he's got close enough for the main GC to start to take notice again so he will be given no leeway. He should have lost a lot more time in past stages so he would have been given the chance for a stage win. The Galibier stage would have been great for him to win if only he was far enough back to not bother the main men.
You never know, if he collapses on Galibier, maybe he will get the chance the net day.
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Great to see Landa and Contador-bromance. Its so much Quintana just to stay out of all that. 
On Galibier, if he hadn't attacked beforehand (which has probably has been), it could to interesting to see him replicate his Galibier-assault one more time like in 2007 and 2011. He has some good memories about this climb. But I think this stage will expose once again that he isn't that great on these types of mountain stages. He doesn't have that much left after hard tempo riding all day, it zaps him.
On Galibier, if he hadn't attacked beforehand (which has probably has been), it could to interesting to see him replicate his Galibier-assault one more time like in 2007 and 2011. He has some good memories about this climb. But I think this stage will expose once again that he isn't that great on these types of mountain stages. He doesn't have that much left after hard tempo riding all day, it zaps him.
- May 15, 2011
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I thought Berto looked pretty good today, he is clearly improving however it will be tough to win a stage in the Alps with the current time gaps, they won't let him ride and the stages are too perfect for Sky IMO. Stage 17 will likely go to a break, 18 to the strongest GC contender.
however it will be tough to win a stage in the Alps with the current time gaps, they won't let him ride and the stages are too perfect for Sky IMO. Stage 17 will likely go to a break, 18 to the strongest GC contender.
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I can see those 2 getting some room to go on a break. I don't think they will consider either to be a threat to the GC, so maybe they can do something fun. Unfortunately I don't see Contador winning a stage this year. He may be instrumental in stirring up the GC battle (I hope!), but it looks like not much more can happen. I just hope he gets through the whole race without any more crashes.
Is he planning to do the Vuelta? What about World Champs this year?
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I can see those 2 getting some room to go on a break. I don't think they will consider either to be a threat to the GC, so maybe they can do something fun. Unfortunately I don't see Contador winning a stage this year. He may be instrumental in stirring up the GC battle (I hope!), but it looks like not much more can happen. I just hope he gets through the whole race without any more crashes.
Is he planning to do the Vuelta? What about World Champs this year?
http://sport.tv2.dk/cykling/2017-07-16-contador-straaler-godt-der-ikke-er-mikrofoner-paa-middagsbordet
He seems to be enjoying himself!
I think his perfomance the other day really gave him a confidence boost, 'cause he really showed that he's still capable of delivering the spectacle. And, honestly, I think that's more important to him than hanging on and riding defensively to a spot in the top 5 for example.
He seems to be enjoying himself!
I think his perfomance the other day really gave him a confidence boost, 'cause he really showed that he's still capable of delivering the spectacle. And, honestly, I think that's more important to him than hanging on and riding defensively to a spot in the top 5 for example.
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Neither I'd say, although I guess his team may want him to ride the Vuelta.benzwire said:
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I think it would be better for Contador to go up the road with a GC contender so he can work with them and go for the stage uncontested. If Alberto and Nairo go up the road they would both be looking for a stage. Still could happen, but going with a GC contender would give him better odds of a stage win.Valv.Piti said:
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