xrayvision said:Nick Gates @NicholasGates1 34m
Seriously if I was Froomey I'd be ****ting myself with team,and simply would not be happy with team selection.
just watch tomorrow. Sky will be firing on all cylinders.
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just watch tomorrow. Sky will be firing on all cylinders.
The Hitch said:
Yes it will be fun. Let them go all out. I want to see their true retardness.
The Hitch said:
So it's true, Sky do have motors hidden in their bikes...
The opposition is getting more antsy and grouchy by the day, and not making friends along the way.
The Hitch said:
I hope you're right because if they don't this will be strike two against the anti-sky establishment after saxo's performance on yesterday's stage.
It is sad to see that the only thing that stands in the way of aliens from taking over the world is Vinos prophet...
Anyways, I think AC will do well tomorrov and secure a podium spot, perhpas even take down Mollema.
Anyways, I think AC will do well tomorrov and secure a podium spot, perhpas even take down Mollema.
darwin553 said:
The situation that we got yesterday was due to nothing but tactics. Good tactics on Saxo and Belkins part, bad tactics on Sky's. I don't see how it's a strike against anything or anyone.
Vino attacks everyone said:It is sad to see that the only thing that stands in the way of aliens from taking over the world is Vinos prophet...
Anyways, I think AC will do well tomorrov and secure a podium spot, perhpas even take down Mollema.
Who gives a **** about podium?
Mollema is not a threat for Contador, he'll collapse eventually well maybe he'll be 3th but he won't be a threat for 2nd.
A really nice reading from Nico Roche, it shows that the group is very united and is motivated!
Today stage was the calm before the storm... Tomorrow Alberto wont take any prisioners... SKY is showing some cracks and I dont see Froome too relaxed even with the big lead that He has right now...
Tomorrow guys.. Tomorrow!
Today stage was the calm before the storm... Tomorrow Alberto wont take any prisioners... SKY is showing some cracks and I dont see Froome too relaxed even with the big lead that He has right now...
Tomorrow guys.. Tomorrow!
Ryaguas said:
If Contador can stay with Froome tomorrow and Kreuziger is still up there then i think Froome will be worried.
But it's very unlikely it'll happen
Did you see Ax3 Domaines
Froome is not gonna crack tomorrow(i mean on the climb),r u crazy?
IMO they should try to attack before Ventoux in the crosswinds,at least for psychological boost,or better gain a few seconds before the climb (thats crazy too i know - but its Saxo)
Froome is not gonna crack tomorrow(i mean on the climb),r u crazy?
IMO they should try to attack before Ventoux in the crosswinds,at least for psychological boost
,or better gain a few seconds before the climb (thats crazy too i know - but its Saxo)
ILovecycling said:Did you see Ax3 Domaines
Froome is not gonna crack tomorrow(i mean on the climb),r u crazy?
IMO they should try to attack before Ventoux in the crosswinds,at least for psychological boost
not a bunch of idiots will help Froom chasing
He doesnt sound confident:
Alberto Contador: The Mont Ventoux is legendary
[13.07 19:22] Team Saxo-Tinkoff's Alberto Contador knows tomorrow's stage is special. Not just because of the amount of kilometers but because of the legendary climb to Ventoux:
“Tomorrow will be a hard stage because the amount of kilometers and because the Mont Ventoux is a legendary mountain where everyone is specifically motivated to prevail. The climb can be divided into two parts. The first is very steep and takes you through dense vegetation but the second part is windy, usually headwind and takes in the open. I guess in tomorrow's race will be dominated by numerous attacks from teams like Movistar from the start of the stage. We will have to see how the legs do and we're gonna do tactically.
Alberto confirmed that the Mont Ventoux is different from the rest:
“The first part is very hard and the final 5 kilometers are easier if you can stay behind but if you have a bad day on Ventoux you can lose minutes. I remember in 2009 during Criterium Dauphiné where I almost threw up my heart and going back one month later in peak shape during Tour de France, I found it relatively easy even being in several attacks with Andy Schleck. Tomorrow I think there will be many attacks and I just hope the legs work well. I don't expect alliances, unless interests coincide along the way. Everyone does his race, although there may be circumstances from which you can benefit but I don't see alliances in advance,” concluded Saxo-Tinkoff's Alberto Contador.
http://teamsaxotinkoff.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=4117&lang=uk
Alberto Contador: The Mont Ventoux is legendary
[13.07 19:22] Team Saxo-Tinkoff's Alberto Contador knows tomorrow's stage is special. Not just because of the amount of kilometers but because of the legendary climb to Ventoux:
“Tomorrow will be a hard stage because the amount of kilometers and because the Mont Ventoux is a legendary mountain where everyone is specifically motivated to prevail. The climb can be divided into two parts. The first is very steep and takes you through dense vegetation but the second part is windy, usually headwind and takes in the open. I guess in tomorrow's race will be dominated by numerous attacks from teams like Movistar from the start of the stage. We will have to see how the legs do and we're gonna do tactically.
Alberto confirmed that the Mont Ventoux is different from the rest:
“The first part is very hard and the final 5 kilometers are easier if you can stay behind but if you have a bad day on Ventoux you can lose minutes. I remember in 2009 during Criterium Dauphiné where I almost threw up my heart and going back one month later in peak shape during Tour de France, I found it relatively easy even being in several attacks with Andy Schleck. Tomorrow I think there will be many attacks and I just hope the legs work well. I don't expect alliances, unless interests coincide along the way. Everyone does his race, although there may be circumstances from which you can benefit but I don't see alliances in advance,” concluded Saxo-Tinkoff's Alberto Contador.
http://teamsaxotinkoff.com/ny_news.asp?n_id=4117&lang=uk
If we look we see, if we search we find, if we act we conquer.
"A cycling team seized with panic is similarly in a state of demoralisation; because when disorder is once introduced all concerted action on the part of individuals becomes impossible, the voice of Brailsford can no longer be heard, no manoeuvre for resuming the race can be executed, and there is no resource but ignominious flight." Jomini.
"The supreme art of cycling is to subdue the opposition without fighting… …Profiting by their panic we shall exterminate them completely; this will cool Froome's courage and cover us with glory… …we can make a sortie and attack them from all sides at once." Sun Tzu.
There is no rush, only a process to follow through.
"A cycling team seized with panic is similarly in a state of demoralisation; because when disorder is once introduced all concerted action on the part of individuals becomes impossible, the voice of Brailsford can no longer be heard, no manoeuvre for resuming the race can be executed, and there is no resource but ignominious flight." Jomini.
"The supreme art of cycling is to subdue the opposition without fighting… …Profiting by their panic we shall exterminate them completely; this will cool Froome's courage and cover us with glory… …we can make a sortie and attack them from all sides at once." Sun Tzu.
There is no rush, only a process to follow through.
Contador doesn't sound confident?
Good sign, means we might have the old contador back
Yea i know
Good sign, means we might have the old contador back
Yea i know
Cimber said:
Yes
"We will have to see how the legs do and we're gonna do tactically."
Not good
No AC attack
When was the last time AC attacked successfully when expected to? I am just reflecting back, 2009 TDF, his attack was unexpected, he saw everyone was suffering and attacked, 2010 TDF, Andy's chain fell out and he took the opportunity and attacked, 2011 Giro his attack was unexpected, Scaponi said the other GC folks felt it was too early in the Tour for an attack so they did not react at first, 2012 TDF the attack on Ahuez was unexpected and done so early, the GC folks were caught napping, 2012 Vuelta well we all know that was unexpected, not even because it was 50km to the finish but no one expected an attack on that particular stage, they thought it would be a later stage.
When he has attacked when expected it has not been successful. The surprise aspect is the key. Sorry AC fans, I don't expect an attack tomorrow. I expect an attack post the rest day.
When was the last time AC attacked successfully when expected to? I am just reflecting back, 2009 TDF, his attack was unexpected, he saw everyone was suffering and attacked, 2010 TDF, Andy's chain fell out and he took the opportunity and attacked, 2011 Giro his attack was unexpected, Scaponi said the other GC folks felt it was too early in the Tour for an attack so they did not react at first, 2012 TDF the attack on Ahuez was unexpected and done so early, the GC folks were caught napping, 2012 Vuelta well we all know that was unexpected, not even because it was 50km to the finish but no one expected an attack on that particular stage, they thought it would be a later stage.
When he has attacked when expected it has not been successful. The surprise aspect is the key. Sorry AC fans, I don't expect an attack tomorrow. I expect an attack post the rest day.
Cimber said:
How do you come to that conclusion? Because he doesnt say the legs feel great and he'll attack??? Seems very matter of fact; keeping his cards close to the vest (US expression). I wouldnt read too much into his comments
xrayvision said:Nick Gates @NicholasGates1 34m
Seriously if I was Froomey I'd be ****ting myself with team,and simply would not be happy with team selection.
who the f*** is nick gates and who the f*** cares about his opinion
The Hitch said:
just like you said yesterday valverde would be back in the group, froome would never drop in the wind and sky would close the gap to contadors group. from what I';ve read so far you have been wrong on all accounts again this tour
LaFlorecita said:
the former rider nick gates? one of the worst pro cyclists the world has ever seen?
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