Teams & Riders Chris Froome Discussion Thread.

[maxmartin]

I have faith in these strong arms, I bet his legs are even stronger. This Tour is for Froom to lose. Go smash AC, and put a period to AC's luscious GT career.

 

[Le Baroudeur]

It means they have the ability to possibly be the best two riders in the race. Let's face it, have any of Contador's team mates done as well as Porte this year in stage races ? Take Contador out of his team and Porte would be the team leader at Saxo.

This is possibly the funniest and most misconstrued thing I have read all year.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I have faith in these strong arms, I bet his legs are even stronger. This Tour is for Froom to lose. Go smash AC, and put a period to AC's luscious GT career.

it's just so weird, his arms just look like bones with skin over them. Reminds me of this dude I saw once who didn't have any muscles in his legs.

 

[Le Baroudeur]

Brailsford:

http://www1.skysports.com/cycling/n...fuses-to-rule-out-one-two-finish-for-Team-Sky

At least they are consistent. They were drumming the same tune when Porte joined Sky "In Richie Porte, Team Sky have acquired one of the world's most gifted riders and we are thrilled to have him on the team,"2011 his reason for the move being, to quote "looking forward to opening this next chapter of my career now and hopefully taking things to another level".

At the time his less than impressive showing was explained by Sky as being due to being a domestique for Contador. I wonder why that was...

 

[Carols]

I have faith in these strong arms, I bet his legs are even stronger. This Tour is for Froom to lose. Go smash AC, and put a period to AC's luscious GT career.

Well at least you've found the correct thread to post your Froome pics

 

[JimPanzen]

Diet pills and stuff like that...they are allowed right? I mean the guys must use some aid to become so skinny. I doubt training alone is enough.

 

[maxmartin]

We will rule this Tour, pic of master and his faithful servants

 

[LongTimeeer]

He looks awful. Like a skeleton. Not a great image for cycling, imo.

 

[papafrog]

it's just so weird, his arms just look like bones with skin over them. Reminds me of this dude I saw once who didn't have any muscles in his legs.

Strangely he reminds me of Michael Rasmussen

 

[Panda Claws]

Chris Froome looks so evil with those veins, it is the perfect look!

 

[Pentacycle]

That photo has potential:

or

 

[Pricey_sky]

We will rule this Tour, pic of master and his faithful servants

This years podium in Paris, even Sir Dave can beat post-ban Contador

 

[the sceptic]

That photo has potential:

"power saving mode activated"

 

[Angliru]

You should probably read that again, he says "in the race". That's specifically this race, one which suits both Froome and Portes' attributes.

I actually think it's pretty hard to argue against that based on results so far this year. If Porte was on another team riding like he has been for Sky then he'd certainly be one of the top 10, if not top 5, contenders for the GC.

I think it is overstating it a bit considering Porte has not proven himself to be among the elite over the course of 3 weeks. Yes he's been impressive in week long stage races but to put Porte up there with riders with the gt palmares of Purito, Contador, Evans, Valverde and even JVDB is too much. He could very well prove Brailsford prophetic but his gt results just don't back it up. If doing well in week long stage races was all it took Brajkovic would've been a Tour contender after after his Dauphine of years ago.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Diet pills and stuff like that...they are allowed right? I mean the guys must use some aid to become so skinny. I doubt training alone is enough.

Some are, some aren't. Aurélien Duval and former world champion Marta Bastianelli are two I can name off the top of my head who've served bans for weight loss pills.

 

[The Hitch]

I think it is overstating it a bit considering Porte has not proven himself to be among the elite over the course of 3 weeks. Yes he's been impressive in week long stage races but to put Porte up there with riders with the gt palmares of Purito, Contador, Evans, Valverde and even JVDB is too much. He could very well prove Brailsford prophetic but his gt results just don't back it up. If doing well in week long stage races was all it took Brajkovic would've been a Tour contender after after his Dauphine of years ago.

Why wouldnt Porte be good over 3 weeks. How many guys are there that can smash Paris Nice like that have shown the mountain form Porte has since he joined sky that cant hold it together over 3 weeks?

 

[Miburo]

Chris Froome looks so evil with those veins, it is the perfect look!

Ikr lol

Real freeky

 

[movingtarget]

I think it is overstating it a bit considering Porte has not proven himself to be among the elite over the course of 3 weeks. Yes he's been impressive in week long stage races but to put Porte up there with riders with the gt palmares of Purito, Contador, Evans, Valverde and even JVDB is too much. He could very well prove Brailsford prophetic but his gt results just don't back it up. If doing well in week long stage races was all it took Brajkovic would've been a Tour contender after after his Dauphine of years ago.

He must think he's ready to step up and the indicator's this year look more positive than negative. There is always doubt about the three weeks even with experienced GT riders. They all know that one bad day loses them the race or if they have done too much before the Tour they will fade in the third week.

 

[movingtarget]

This is possibly the funniest and most misconstrued thing I have read all year.

That's right, Rogers, Roche and Kreuziger have such good GT records that Porte would not be considered a better option to lead the team. Watched any racing this year ?

 

[Ryaguas]

That's right, Rogers, Roche and Kreuziger have such good GT records that Porte would not be considered a better option to lead the team. Watched any racing this year ?

Lets see how he can handle the pressure and the attacks from the other guys while leading out froome...

 

[Le Baroudeur]

That's right, Rogers, Roche and Kreuziger have such good GT records that Porte would not be considered a better option to lead the team. Watched any racing this year ?

More importantly I watched the 2010 and 2011 seasons, which is why I have no hesitation in saying that if Alberto left the team they would have signed one of many better alternate leaders rather than choose Porte. Perhaps you missed the bit when Chris was asking Contador about his chances of a Job on Alberto's team... Porte Dosen't ride for Saxo, he left under contract to "take it to a higher level"... Chances that he [Porte] will ever be welcomed on the team again are slim to zero.

 

[Don't be late Pedro]

it's just so weird, his arms just look like bones with skin over them. Reminds me of this dude I saw once who didn't have any muscles in his legs.

For once I agree with you. He really looks like he needs to beef up a bit.

 

[webvan]

Froome back in usual showboating mode, wasting energy and nearly missing a turn in the descent...he's lucky Yates isn't around anymore if not he would have gotten an earful!

 

[cineteq]

Froome back in usual showboating mode, wasting energy and nearly missing a turn in the descent...he's lucky Yates isn't around anymore if not he would have gotten an earful!

He's confirming what I said about him in the past.

 

[Kris13]

Today 2nd stage:

150. SIUTSOU Kanstantsin 7 SKY PROCYCLING 04h 00' 46'' + 17' 35''
176. LOPEZ GARCIA David 5 SKY PROCYCLING 04h 00' 46'' + 17' 35''
195. STANNARD Ian 8 SKY PROCYCLING 04h 00' 46'' + 17' 35''
196. THOMAS Geraint 9 SKY PROCYCLING 04h 00' 46'' + 17' 35''

4 Sky riders in last group. Taking easy after yesterdays fall, or just bad shape? Especially Lopez. Cause for concern?