Bardet & Pinot: The Great French Hope(s)

[mr. tibbs]

After today, I think we may get to see no fewer than TWO sub-25 Frenchmen on the podium in Paris. Ho-lee sheeeet. French Rennessaince, indeed.

Someone mentioned earlier that Pinot's TT has improved this year. If that's the case, he may be a better bet for the podium than Bardet, especially if TJVG has a couple of strong days in the mountains and rides a good TT. I also keep thinking that Bardet is going to deep, but so far he's come through each time. So who knows.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

A small correction: Pinot didn't get 10th place in the 2013 Tour but in the 2012 Tour.

 

[hfer07]

Bardet was tipped by Hinault to be the "real" french hope for GT honours


that says it all

 

[jens_attacks]

seems like their best hope is ....







....papy peraud

 

[SafeBet]

I like both them but I've got kind of an obsession for Bardet. Reminds me of Aru in a way, but probably less of a pure climber. I'd love to see him in the Giro, where he'd probably have a more realistic shot at the win in years to come, especially if the big4 all target the Tour.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Pinot for me all the way.

After today I'm afraid AG2R will get rid of him on the descent of Port de Bales though.

But Bardet seems to be a libeable rider too though! I would be happy with either one/both on the podium.

 

[Arnout]

I think Bardet is more promising for the future, Pinot he seems physically mature.

 

[mr. tibbs]

A small correction: Pinot didn't get 10th place in the 2013 Tour but in the 2012 Tour.

Oops, right, good catch. Last year was his good Vuelta placing. Confused myself.

 

[Eclipse]

He's had a few decent rides; 9th overall at the Volta, 8th at Strade Bianche, I remember seeing him in a few other breakaways and doing some good rides.

He wanted to do the Tour this year but Giant didn't select him for the team. Will probably do the Vuelta, so watch for him there.

He might even get a little support at the Vuelta. Will be very interested to see how he goes.

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Absolutely loving the Pinot vs Bardet duel that's going on right now. Perhaps the most exciting thing about the Tour, although it is now spilling over into a bigger battle for 2nd in general which is great.

I think I'm rooting for Bardet to win out, but both of them have been brilliant.

 

[mr. tibbs]

Pinot looking at a podium spot.

Bardet's stellar first week in the mountains appears to be finally catching up to him, though.

 

[rhubroma]

Pinot looking at a podium spot.

Bardet's stellar first week in the mountains appears to be finally catching up to him, though.

What goes well for you in the Alpes, may not so in the Pyrenees.

 

[cineteq]

Bardet just got the 2nd-rest-day syndrome. He'll win tomorrow, and takes the white jersey again. Pinot will pay for his effort earlier today.

 

[willbick]

Pinot looks like Merckx

 

[thehook]

Great seeing to young French riders doing well in the Tour.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Pinot position:

Bardet:

 

[mr. tibbs]

Pinot laying down an early marker this year. Arguably the biggest GC winner on the day, though considering what's to come, Nibali is better positioned to capitalize on his slight gains.

Whatever the case, time to revive the French Renaissance thread. ^_^

EDIT: Oops, didn't see the Pinot thread.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Bardet came dead last amongst the people trying. Pretty rubbish.

 

[Ramon Koran]

Re:

Bardet came dead last amongst the people trying. Pretty rubbish.

Bouhanni?

 

[SlickMongoose]

Re:

Pinot looks like Merckx

He does, doesn't he?

Did his dad ride on the same team as Eddie?