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Dissapointing yes but he burnt himself out in the first bit, third behind dumoulin and porte. He's been really smart in his climbing and has yet to be dropped by Bardet, Aru, Quinana... I think he will hold the podium, Mollema seems more likely to slip off, I don't think Bardet can challenge or Quintana, Aru is a way back which leaves porte.
- Oct 21, 2012
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With the race won, Sky won't care about the likes of Porte, Bardet, Aru having a little fun so I doubt we're going to see a procession up the final climb. Adam's likely to have to to respond to a lot of attacks, or perhaps initiate some himself?
Judging by today, he's beginnig to weaken. But as you say, it could be because he went off ridiculously fast
Judging by today, he's beginnig to weaken. But as you say, it could be because he went off ridiculously fast
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- Oct 21, 2012
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He's way off the map in terms of his previous experience so anything's possible. In the past, when he's been dropped, he's always paced himself back to limit losses or get back in contention. That could be in his favour tomorrow as Aru and Bardet might overcook themselves going too early. Sky will definitely let Porte go and he's probably the biggest threat. I wonder if Sky will be minded to do Adam any favours?
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I don't think anyone honestly could say, we've been in uncharted territory for the past week and a half. Of course there's a chance but he's only 2 stages away from a podium.
He faded today, but I think it's because he went off a little too fast, probably a bit of inexperience if anything. The stage before he only lost time to Porte and Froome having attacked the Aru/Quintana group.
He's paced himself well on the climbs and that has helped. Don't go too far into the red following, just ride his own tempo.
CheckMyPecs said:
I don't think anyone honestly could say, we've been in uncharted territory for the past week and a half. Of course there's a chance but he's only 2 stages away from a podium.
He faded today, but I think it's because he went off a little too fast, probably a bit of inexperience if anything. The stage before he only lost time to Porte and Froome having attacked the Aru/Quintana group.
He's paced himself well on the climbs and that has helped. Don't go too far into the red following, just ride his own tempo.
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I saw Rowe giving him a push at some point (bottom of HC climb I think) - I'm guessing that was not the incident in question?PremierAndrew said:
Said to be a push from a Orica teammate that wasn't caught on camera but that the commissers saw.
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A shame he just missed out on a podium however 4th and the white jersey is a superb achievement. Chapeau Adam!!
- May 9, 2014
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5 years ago, that would have equalled the best Tour finish from a British cyclist, and at the age of 23, just to put it into perspective
Pricey_sky said:
5 years ago, that would have equalled the best Tour finish from a British cyclist, and at the age of 23, just to put it into perspective
Fantastic effort for him, shame he couldn't get on the podium but he can look back and be proud of his efforts. He'll only get stronger from here.
- May 9, 2014
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No, his strategy was 'let's make sure I don't crash and lose my white jersey + top 5'
hrotha said:
No, his strategy was 'let's make sure I don't crash and lose my white jersey + top 5'
What a blinder by Yates. Was literally hanging on by his fingernails the entire tour, but never cracked.
Big things for the future.
Big things for the future.
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True, but I think he has been on his limit for days now. Saying somebody has to attack lying on your sofa with a beer in your hand is a bit easy, isn't it? But knowing that Quintana was feeling completely ***, Yates should have tried something.hrotha said:
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He only lost his podium because of a mechanical. Bear in mind he was on the attack when brought down by a bouncy castle, he could be forgiven for not taking any more risk than necessary. 4th and white jersey is a great result...and he actually deserved the podium spot more than Quintana, who had a stronger team around him and managed to grab third by not attacking or taking risks at all.
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Maybe he was on the limit on the climb. He struggled to respond to the attack on the kick up to the line as well
hrotha said:
Maybe he was on the limit on the climb. He struggled to respond to the attack on the kick up to the line as well
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Riders have long been signalling the 'victory of death' virtue but it's always been cheap talk. A high GC position at the Tour is very desirable.
Billie said:"Finishing fifth? No one remembers that. I want to win a stage"
Congrats on his fourth placeThe guy talks ****
Riders have long been signalling the 'victory of death' virtue but it's always been cheap talk. A high GC position at the Tour is very desirable.
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