- Jul 7, 2013
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it seems the team believes in Chris more this time. They realize the monster form is around the corner, just a few marginal gains are needed for #5...
- May 19, 2010
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Tbh I don't think he doesn't try or doesn't train hard. He's just done performance wise
But then again, if with “It’s creating the right balance,..." Verbrugghe means, that they need guys performing well, guys doing helper work anonymously in the pack and guys getting propelled out the back in a camera worthy manner, then the Dawg sure has a role in the team.
Tbh, it reads like "Yeah, of course he's on the longlist and definitely has a chance to go. *wink *wink *wink".
But then again, if with “It’s creating the right balance,..." Verbrugghe means, that they need guys performing well, guys doing helper work anonymously in the pack and guys getting propelled out the back in a camera worthy manner, then the Dawg sure has a role in the team.
- Aug 13, 2011
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Not really, Froome can get his fifth GT DNF quite easily in this shape. No monster form needed.
- Aug 12, 2012
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Alp Dhuez stage his last Tour? Fox stage that Tour?
I have my doubts he can reach that level considering he was quite bad at Dauphine, but if he reach It he IS the best of the team beside Derek to be protagonist in a mountain stage the last week.
That Tour had a really hot weather. He need It to perform anyway.
- Nov 28, 2021
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It was two years ago and before that Tour he actually showed something in the prep races. In hindsight it was his last push, like Nibali in the 2022 Giro but obviously at a much lower level. Froome should have retired back then while still having some pride. Now he is just sitting out his contract for money.
- Aug 12, 2012
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The team almost didnt ride stage races this year and he broken his wrist at Tirreno.
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The simple fact is he doesn't deserve to make the Tour team on merit.
They are a team going stage hunting and they have a number of riders who are a far better bet.
Stepping back, and given the team's objectives, there is no plausible argument for his inclusion based upon his form this year (and last).
It is sad to see some of the criticism in this thread - he was not at fault for the contract he was given, which was surprising given the severity of his accident. I wage none of the posters would forgoe the sums of money he would if he simply stopped - that said he patently does not deserve to be selected for the Tour team.
- Nov 28, 2021
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For me Froome can do what he wants but it’s clear his legacy is haunted. Both because of recency bias, people will remember the helpless man riding around and getting dropped on every stages instead of the tour champion and because he show he is willing to continue just for the money.
Personally I don’t like the team and think it’s funny they have to pay all this money for nothing.
- Feb 18, 2015
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So I did some research and it turns out that if I reach that level, Derek Gee would also be the only rider on that team stronger than me. Yet no Tour spot for me either smh.
- Feb 16, 2010
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I don't understand. Is this something that IPT is making him do for the sponsors? or trying to get him to quit the team? He can't be doing this for some modest appearance fees I assume.
- Jun 30, 2022
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Why did you post this video from February 2023?
I guess it‘s still all about getting the hard miles in.
- Mar 11, 2009
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- Mar 11, 2009
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Has anyone told IPT staff that Froome suffers from bolsanado disease? If they can cure him, they might have a GT winner on their hands!
- Feb 18, 2015
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Pogi and Vingegaard are gonna look real stupid carrying around a plastic card in their back pocket through all of France.
- Feb 16, 2010
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Doesn't that make you DISAPPEAR ?got a close-up of the ring...
fat chance.
10 days to find a cure for bolsanado disease. Not a lot of time.
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In the answers to that at strava, he is always talking about the Vuelta...so it looks he will be at La Vuelta.
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