Teams & Riders Chris Froome Discussion Thread.

[Publicus]

Froome continues to impress. He's getting stronger every day and apparently the only one of the three top Spaniards who noticed was Contador. I'm really looking forward to 2015. Should be fun (assuming everyone manages to stay healthy and have decent preparation)

 

[hfer07]

Well, there's that book he wrote. And his entitled girlfriend rubs people the wrong way.

On the road it's not Froome so much as Sky and Brailsford. Froome is an exciting rider who attacks when he can and races aggressively. He is a slave to his power meter and heart rate monitor, though, but it is Sky and its approach that loses fans more than Chris Froome himself.

Spot on. You take Froome to another team & he'd be beloved by everyone.

....but he still has to learn to look UP for god's sake!!!

 

[Bexon30]

I think Froome has proven conclusively in this Vuelta that he has the attitude of a champion. Even if he 'only' finished 2nd I think this Vuelta would be considered a success since his only aim was to try and finish the race.

2nd would be a success of sorts but no doubt Chris wanted the win, he will still chase when he can. I've warmed massively to him as a rider although he's still ungainly and erratic. If he left Sky I would probably enjoy watching him more and with a weaker team it'd be of real interest to see how he'd cope.
Up to now a great Vuelta from him.

 

[Futuroscope]

I want Froome to beat Valverde, of course as long as Contador wins! Froome is an attack cyclist but I think power meters and race radios should be banned.

 

[Futuroscope]

He played perfectly into Contador's hands by getting separation from Valverde and Co. and, while aggression is necessary if he wants the podium he may want to reconsider trading direct blows with Contador on steep hills. More of this beat down is likely as we get into the 3rd week....

He had to try, sure he could have slowed down in order to (try to) force Alberto to help him but I don't think it would have changed much other than Valverde and Rodriguez losing less time to Froome.

He made his move and he did the right thing by keeping the pace high even after it was clear that Contador could follow his attacks.

 

[Jelantik]

I want Froome to beat Valverde, of course as long as Contador wins! Froome is an attack cyclist but I think power meters and race radios should be banned.

i'm not froome fans. But after yesterday stage, i really want froome to beat valverde. (from the look of it, I don't see any reason why froome can't leapfrog valverde. He might even a threat for contador too). So he learned not to underestimate Froome. Hate him or not, he is still the best climber in the world. That's why contador warry about him even if the guy was down 1.20.

 

[bigcog]

It’s clear Froome and Contador are the strongest, at least today. There’s still a week to go,” Rodríguez said. “What’s sure is that Froome won’t be content with second, and he’ll rip his skin off to try to win the Vuelta. It’s been a very hard Vuelta, with 5,000 meters [16,404 feet] of vertical climbing today that broke everything in an incredible manner today.”
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[b.broadhurst]

Does the World's course suit Froome?

He could have the best form coming out of this race.

 

[Parker]

Does the World's course suit Froome?

He could have the best form coming out of this race.

I doubt any Worlds course would suit him unless it has 500m of climbing every lap. He's not a one day racer. (And certainly not this one. Swift will be GB's main man - I'm tipping Kristoff or Degenkolb).

 

[cineteq]

I want Froome to beat Valverde, of course as long as Contador wins! Froome is an attack cyclist but I think power meters and race radios should be banned.

My sig agrees with you

 

[richwagmn]

He had to try, sure he could have slowed down in order to (try to) force Alberto to help him but I don't think it would have changed much other than Valverde and Rodriguez losing less time to Froome.

He made his move and he did the right thing by keeping the pace high even after it was clear that Contador could follow his attacks.

Completely agree. I see nothing that Froome did wrong today. He dropped all but one rider. What was he supposed to do after Contador stayed with him? Drop back to Purito and Valverde?

He's obviously fighting for a podium and maybe he catches Contador on a bad day.

After this Vuelta, I have even more respect for Froome. He's a fighter like Contador.

And who gives a **** about his riding style?

 

[contador977]

Completely agree. I see nothing that Froome did wrong today. He dropped all but one rider. What was he supposed to do after Contador stayed with him? Drop back to Purito and Valverde?

He's obviously fighting for a podium and maybe he catches Contador on a bad day.

After this Vuelta, I have even more respect for Froome. He's a fighter like Contador.

And who gives a **** about his riding style?

I agree. I respect his climbing abilities, TT and the fight he has inside.

 

[Forunculo]

It's late to beat Contador IMO but very happy if can finnish second in front of Purito and Valverde.

This Vuelta should be a starting point for 2015 season.

Thinking about the stage... given the circumstances it was the best option attacking by a constant high pace and see if Alberto can hold it. Contador was equal or slightly better, well next time.

 

[Ripper]

Does the World's course suit Froome?

He could have the best form coming out of this race.

Ba ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

 

[sagard]

Completely agree. I see nothing that Froome did wrong today. He dropped all but one rider. What was he supposed to do after Contador stayed with him? Drop back to Purito and Valverde?

He's obviously fighting for a podium and maybe he catches Contador on a bad day.

After this Vuelta, I have even more respect for Froome. He's a fighter like Contador.

And who gives a **** about his riding style?

I like Froome and he is one of a very few men that have beaten AC.

I didn't like his tactics today. He likely secured second for himself and first for AC. If that was the goal he nailed it.

After he created the gap to AV-JR he should have challenge AC to hold it.

 

[ralphbert]

Completely agree. I see nothing that Froome did wrong today. He dropped all but one rider. What was he supposed to do after Contador stayed with him? Drop back to Purito and Valverde?

He's obviously fighting for a podium and maybe he catches Contador on a bad day.

After this Vuelta, I have even more respect for Froome. He's a fighter like Contador.

And who gives a **** about his riding style?

I'm not a FroomeDonkey fan but I am starting to like him more and more. He has shown incredible guts and determination to hold on even when not at 100% top form. Chapeau Froomey Chapeau.

 

[Pricey_sky]

Does the World's course suit Froome?

He could have the best form coming out of this race.

Froome has already said GB will be riding for Swift.

 

[Savant12]

I hope there is one stage left for an all out alien blitz attack.

Vuelta Froome is getting better but it might be too late.

 

[Forunculo]

I hope there is one stage left for an all out alien blitz attack.

Vuelta Froome is getting better but it might be too late.

Stage 20

And a shameful10 km ITT on last day

 

[rhubroma]

I'm not a FroomeDonkey fan but I am starting to like him more and more. He has shown incredible guts and determination to hold on even when not at 100% top form. Chapeau Froomey Chapeau.

In theory Contador is also not at 100% top form. I think this "lack of form" issue is thus moot. Both riders were derailed from their initial big objective, both have demonstrated extraordinary ability to bounce back from adversity.

Froome is arguing with last year's Tour in mind as his barometer for "top form," but it has to be remembered that that was against an abysmal AC. Well today he's up against a rather different Alberto. Whereas the gap he gave Rodriquez and co., is relative to the margin he gave him on some MTFs last Tour.

This Vuelta isn't over, but it certainly bodes well for the Tour 2015.

 

[mrhender]

In theory Contador is also not at 100% top form. I think this "lack of form" issue is thus moot. Both riders were derailed from their initial big objective, both have demonstrated extraordinary ability to bounce back from adversity.

Froome is arguing with last year's Tour in mind as his barometer for "top form," but it has to be remembered that that was against an abysmal AC. Well today he's up against a rather different Alberto. Whereas the gap he gave Rodriquez and co., is relative to the margin he gave him on some MTFs last Tour.

This Vuelta isn't over, but it certainly bodes well for the Tour 2015.

Well said..!

I'am a bit surpirised by Froomes minor "comeback".

Also his riding on numbers has been particularly handy this time around..
Had he responded, to the spaniards' accelerations. Those stages, where he seemed to struggle. He could have lost minutes...

Never thought I would say the following about him. But Clever riding...

 

[Pricey_sky]

https://twitter.com/chrisfroome/status/509027430343127040

 

[Pricey_sky]

Froome and Aru look pleased after yesterday, the same cant be said for Purito and Valverde


http://postimage.org/

 

[Cimber]

Gotta respect his move yesterday. Had actually hoped he would try on the penultimate climb already with Kennaugh out front, but still showed panache. Aestically is still awful, but that is another story (0;

 

[Cimber]

In theory Contador is also not at 100% top form. I think this "lack of form" issue is thus moot. Both riders were derailed from their initial big objective, both have demonstrated extraordinary ability to bounce back from adversity.

Froome is arguing with last year's Tour in mind as his barometer for "top form," but it has to be remembered that that was against an abysmal AC. Well today he's up against a rather different Alberto. Whereas the gap he gave Rodriquez and co., is relative to the margin he gave him on some MTFs last Tour.

This Vuelta isn't over, but it certainly bodes well for the Tour 2015.

Both Froome and Contador arent 100%, but even then they are stronger than the rest of the pack