Teams & Riders Chris Froome Discussion Thread.

[DanielSong39]

I think he might win this race by 5 minutes.

 

[TMP402]

In 2014, 15 and 16 he never quite felt in control, even though he was sometimes the virtual leader or he had a 50:50 chance of winning overall. This year just feels different somehow, it feels like he's finally in control and not a guest in someone else's house. Maybe it's just the jersey, or maybe it's his form.

 

[yaco]

Expect tomorrow to be a GC finish - Froome will go all out tomorrow.

 

[Jagartrott]

He's weird through and through. WTF was he doing way back in the beginning of that climb?

 

[Poursuivant]

So far, do you think he has been stronger than he was in TDF? Long way to go of course.

 

[Matteo.]

So it seems

 

[Red Rick]

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So far, do you think he has been stronger than he was in TDF? Long way to go of course.

I think he's better, but not by much. He even seems skinnier than at the Tour, but then so do most riders actually.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Still only one real GC man in the race and I doubt it will change for the rest of the this event.

 

[rick james]

Considering he followed wheels all of the tour and only had to attack once and here he has attacked whenever he could I'd say he is stronger here, but I guess we will never really know because he never really got punished at the tour

 

[Brullnux]

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Considering he followed wheels all of the tour and only had to attack once and here he has attacked whenever he could I'd say he is stronger here, but I guess we will never really know because he never really got punished at the tour

He does look stronger (perhaps only relatively) than in the Tour, as when he attacks he is able to drop people now. At least everyone but Contador. So that's a change from the stalemate that was the Tour

 

[rick james]

To me he looks stronger

 

[rick james]

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[Pricey_sky]

Another strong performance from Froome and for me it's an advantage that Contador is also looking strong at this stage. Of course he needs to be very careful as we all know what Alberto can do, but with Nibali, Aru and co looking a level below, Froome does need someone who can stay with him against the group behind.

If Contador was also only at the level of the Nibali group it would lead to an even tougher task to stay away on finishes like this.

 

[Red Rick]

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Another strong performance from Froome and for me it's an advantage that Contador is also looking strong at this stage. Of course he needs to be very careful as we all know what Alberto can do, but with Nibali, Aru and co looking a level below, Froome does need someone who can stay with him against the group behind.

If Contador was also only at the level of the Nibali group it would lead to an even tougher task to stay away on finishes like this.

Not really. Contador didnt pull

 

[kingjr]

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He's weird through and through. WTF was he doing way back in the beginning of that climb?

He ignores the pace set at the front and rides his own climb.

 

[The_Beach]

Sky next year, "Froome is stronger in his 2nd grand tour"

 

[Bot. Sky_Bot]

So finally next year he should gain Giro title and then TdF for the 5 times. Just to avoid questions: who is better...

 

[Vasilis]

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So finally next year he should gain Giro title and then TdF for the 5 times. Just to avoid questions: who is better...

For that to happen I think they should both have a lot of TT kms and not be too hard on paper, although it's still highly unlikely.

 

[spalco]

I would be surprised if he does the Giro next year, although if he wins this Vuelta, going for the irregular grand slam Tour-Vuelta-Giro would be tempting to me if I was in his position.

 

[Red Rick]

I really highly doubt Froome will go to the Giro. A 5th Tour is what Sky wants. Froome's not gonna get the Tour-Giro, that's an entire other matter.

 

[Valv.Piti]

If he wins the Vuelta, I see no reason why he shouldn't try the irregular gland-slam. Would make sense from the perspective that he has his alluded Vuelta now and that he obviously is able to ride the 2nd GT at an extremely high level. It would also make quite the story and lets remember that Landa left. There is a definite opportunity when you consider all those factors - he should at least consider it.

 

[Climber123]

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Sky next year, "Froome is stronger in his 2nd grand tour"

Where did we hear this one before :lol:

 

[PremierAndrew]

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If he wins the Vuelta, I see no reason why he shouldn't try the irregular gland-slam. Would make sense from the perspective that he has his alluded Vuelta now and that he obviously is able to ride the 2nd GT at an extremely high level. It would also make quite the story and lets remember that Landa left. There is a definite opportunity when you consider all those factors - he should at least consider it.

4 GTs in a row, we saw how that worked out for Quintana.

 

[Valv.Piti]

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If he wins the Vuelta, I see no reason why he shouldn't try the irregular gland-slam. Would make sense from the perspective that he has his alluded Vuelta now and that he obviously is able to ride the 2nd GT at an extremely high level. It would also make quite the story and lets remember that Landa left. There is a definite opportunity when you consider all those factors - he should at least consider it.

4 GTs in a row, we saw how that worked out for Quintana.

Yes that should be the reason why Froome is scared of doing that, but with his approach of not really going hard the rest of the year its doable. Quintana was at a very high level when he really didnt need to and Froome can win the Vuelta at 90%.

 

[rick james]

Seen some say Froome chucked everything at Bertie and couldn't drop him, I hope Bertie buys the motorbike driver a beer