Andrew Talansky Discussion Thread

[Ferminal]

I think Porte was doing the Contador variant though.

 

[jaylew]

Any idea what his program is later?

I know he's supposed to ride the Tour.

 

[Afrank]

The idea of Talansky not having a team on this stage is a bit weird. It's not as if Sky were riding a hypersonic pace and they were doing the job for Talansky- Porte was just the strongest and unlike Wiggins can actually attack/ go to the finish against a group of 8 or so behind. Also if Talansky did have a team, Porte might have attacked even more/ we would not have seen Talansky ride with the courage and skill that he did.

Under the circumstances of having no team on the climb, I thought Talansky did very well. He still has a lot to learn obviously, but it was great to see he is not the kind of riders that will need to relay on his team to keep him in the lead. Porte would have probably won no matter what I think; but even without a team Talansky took command of the race, attacked multiple times, and lead a bunch. That really impressed me.

 

[Ripper]

It was a learning experience for the young kid. He grew up a lot today.

Hopefully it was. And don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with taking risks. I just think folks need to be realistic ... it's not like it was the 'fault' of the peripheral players or lack of a team.

 

[Eric8-A]

Even without teammates, Talansky was looking calm.

 

[cineteq]

Signature alert...beep...beep...it's up for grabs!

@andrewtalansky
"A race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected in as many ways as they are capable of understanding"- Pre

 

[RiccoDinko]

2nd Place Paris Nice, damn good result for the Bulldog

 

[Carols]

2nd Place Paris Nice, damn good result for the Bulldog

Darned nice BTW it's Pit Bull!!!!

 

[cineteq]

2nd Place Paris Nice, damn good result for the Bulldog

In my book, he's the real winner!

Darned nice BTW it's Pit Bull!!!!

A dog is a dog.

 

[Carols]

A dog is a dog.

Unless it's an alien FroomeDog

 

[cineteq]

Unless it's an alien FroomeDog

Correction: Biohazard FroomeDawg!

 

[Carols]

Correction: Biohazard FroomeDawg!

Okay I like that one better

 

[Miburo]

Congrats Talansky.

Winning 2 stages and GC is impressive

 

[wwabbit]

Congrats Talansky.

Winning 2 stages and GC is impressive

I believe Talansky only won Stage 3

 

[forkboy84]

I believe Talansky only won Stage 3

He's suggesting that Richie Porte's win doesn't count for Clinic related reasons.

 

[wwabbit]

Oh right, I sure am slow...
Should someone be clicking on "Report post"?

 

[Eric8-A]

Talasnky says he has no regrets on this race. He'll surely learn from this years race, and be back to try and up his second place next year. Now, on to Romandie.

 

[cineteq]

Talasnky says he has no regrets on this race. He'll surely learn from this years race, and be back to try and up his second place next year. Now, on to Romandie.

He did what he needed to do, I'm pretty sure, now in hindsight watching Porte crushing everybody in the MTT, he realized he didn't make any mistakes.

 

[RiccoDinko]

Who will lead team Garmin in Le Tour? Talansky you bet!

 

[Cimber]

Contador suffering after his crash

http://m.sporten.dk/?article=25880746-Contador-Jeg-er-lige-saa-god-som-Froome

 

[Parrulo]

You sure you posted that on the right thread?

Also a translation would be appreciated

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Who will lead team Garmin in Le Tour? Talansky you bet!

sounds very possible, but they might start with three protected guys: Hesjedal (provided hes ok), Martin and Talansky.

Nice GC force really.

 

[IndianCyclist]

sounds very possible, but they might start with three protected guys: Hesjedal (provided hes ok), Martin and Talansky.

Nice GC force really.

Talansky i think.

 

[masking_agent]

I would love to see Talansky take over for the tour's leadership at Garmin. I think Hesjedal and Martin have become "also rans" and will no longer be impacting any Grand Tours in the future.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I would love to see Talansky take over for the tour's leadership at Garmin. I think Hesjedal and Martin have become "also rans" and will no longer be impacting any Grand Tours in the future.

"Also rans"?

Not sure what that means, but Martin is 26 and can potentially develop further. Hesjedal may be maxed out, but hes a very entertaining rider to watch.

I hope they will go in with some flexibility and try and make the race in the July.