Arnaud Démare discussion thread

[Valv.Piti]

One of the favourites/dark horses for Paris-Roubaix most definitely. I don't believe he can win the flemish classics, but P-R seems right down his alley. Im pretty neutral on him, but he is probably my favourite of the French sprinters which really doesn't say that much.

 

[Tonton]

A couple of years ago he took 12th at PR, he was in the mix the entire race, so yes, that's probably his best shot.

 

[Alexandre B.]

Go get that double, Arnaud.

 

[Valv.Piti]

WTF

 

[Tonton]

Costaud, Arnaud . He was super strong today. What a win!

 

[Alexandre B.]

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Bouhanni is better on climbs but I'm not convinced he can do this.
https://youtu.be/49nCSxBlm1g?t=13m33s

I was still convinced Démare could do this again.

 

[Flamin]

If you see him today, it's surprising he got dropped in Kuurne.

 

[Alexandre B.]

Today was his 40th win at a professional level.

 

[Tonton]

GP de Denain, important on the French calendar, Arnaud won, whacked Nacer. Bravo Nono!

 

[Alexandre B.]

First stage win at the Critérium du Dauphiné

 

[Mr.White]

In a class of his own. Looks very promising for Le Tour

 

[Valv.Piti]

Would be disappointing at this point if he doesn't win 2 stages in TdF considering the route and Cavendishs health

 

[portugal11]

There are (at least) 5 sprintera better than him. He won't win a single stage in tour

 

[Valv.Piti]

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There are (at least) 5 sprintera better than him. He won't win a single stage in tour

Cav is most prob out, Greipel is getting older, Demare has has a great season so far. Also lets remember FDJ will have a whole team devoted to Arnaud this time around, I think he will be up there and at least win one stage.

 

[Der Effe]

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There are (at least) 5 sprintera better than him. He won't win a single stage in tour

First Pinot, now Demare. Did your wife leave you for a French guy?

 

[Gigs_98]

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There are (at least) 5 sprintera better than him. He won't win a single stage in tour

Cav is most prob out, Greipel is getting older, Demare has has a great season so far. Also lets remember FDJ will have a whole team devoted to Arnaud this time around, I think he will be up there and at least win one stage.

And then there is Kittel who could theoretically win 9 tdf stages this year which is one of the scariest thoughts I've ever had.
Don't know about Demare's chances. He could win a stage or two, but I don't think he'll be the strongest sprinter, so he'll need a bit of luck or an incredible leadout.

 

[Brullnux]

Kittel will always have at least three stages where he is ever out of place, dropped near the end of a flat stage or has a mechanical.

 

[portugal11]

Sagan will win more stages than kittel

 

[Brullnux]

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Sagan will win more stages than kittel

You think? Sagan isn't the quickest in a drag race and there aren't many stages that are perfect for him, except Rodez.

 

[yaco]

I suspect Sagan will have a ball this TDF - I suggest that some of these sprint stages are better suited for stronger riders - In saying that both Demare and Bouhanni are a chance to win a stage.

 

[starlord]

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Sagan will win more stages than kittel

You think? Sagan isn't the quickest in a drag race and there aren't many stages that are perfect for him, except Rodez.

Rodez and Longwy.

 

[Tonton]

Nono needs at least one stage win. He can do it. No Cav is good news for him.

 

[jaylew]

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Sagan will win more stages than kittel

You think? Sagan isn't the quickest in a drag race and there aren't many stages that are perfect for him, except Rodez.

I also think. Sagan almost always gets a stage or two. Démare has never won a GT stage and I haven't seen anything different from him him this year. He destroyed the field in the second stage but he was going up against a Bouhanni just returning from injury and a Kristoff who has had trouble beating his own leadout man this year. I just don't see him being able to win against Kittel, Griepel, and everyone else who'll be at the Tour.

 

[portugal11]

Sagan always finds a way to be in the mix in flat stages.

 

[Alexandre B.]

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