Critérium du Dauphiné 2012 stage 5. Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans - Rumilly (186 km)

[Fetisoff]

Joux Plane Descent

I'd be surprised if anyone really goes for it. Just not worth the risk with the tour just round the corner.

Thanks for the link.

As for the second statement, someone NOT going to the tour might try something

 

[Ragerod]

I was just thinking of the favourites so it's badly worded. Someone will definitely try and get away.

 

[ooh_25mm]

Thanks for the link.

As for the second statement, someone NOT going to the tour might try something

Wow. I hope they improved the surface a bit since this video was filmed, it looked sketchy.

 

[pastronef]

J.J. Cobo has abandoned today

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

J.J. Cobo has abandoned today

 

[Winterfold]

Apologies dlwmmoronic

How about you watch a stage before deciding if someone descends like a Schleck?

A novel idea perhaps, but worth a try.

If you think Evans and Nibbles are descenders of note you really do need to watch the Spartacus video. Also look up the legend that is Salvoldelli - falcon by name falcon by nature and the only person who has actually won a GT through descending skillz.

At some point you ll realise talk of wiggos bad descending is just forum BS and stop repeating it without checking stuff out for yourself.

Also see devious frenchy excuse above (although I'd pay more attention to the 'mistake' admission ie they weren't paying attention)

 

[woodburn]

Schleck even finished behind Chavanel who was dropped early on the Colombier and finished with the 9 minute group

Sounded like he climbed pretty well. But that he took it way easy on the decents.

 

[Panda Claws]

Apologies dlwmmoronic

How about you watch a stage before deciding if someone descends like a Schleck?

A novel idea perhaps, but worth a try.

If you think Evans and Nibbles are descenders of note you really do need to watch the Spartacus video. Also look up the legend that is Salvoldelli - falcon by name falcon by nature and the only person who has actually won a GT through descending skillz.

At some point you ll realise talk of wiggos bad descending is just forum BS and stop repeating it without checking stuff out for yourself.

Also see devious frenchy excuse above (although I'd pay more attention to the 'mistake' admission ie they weren't paying attention)

Savoldelli

Never seen the guy live in action (didn't follow cycling back then.)

But I watched his video's countless times... great stuff.

 

[Panda Claws]

Vanendert is almost a clone of Andy. Just look at his results pre-ardennes. He was like 30 minutes behind in Pais Vasco.

Vanendert is the Belgian Andy

Without the whining though which makes a huge difference.

 

[Lanark]

Without the whining though which makes a huge difference.

That's probably because nobody bothers to interview him. Who'd care about that?

 

[hrotha]

J.J. Cobo has abandoned today

Juanjo Cobo THE LEGEND.

 

[cineteq]

If you think Evans and Nibbles are descenders of note you really do need to watch the Spartacus video. Also look up the legend that is Salvoldelli - falcon by name falcon by nature and the only person who has actually won a GT through descending skillz.

At some point you ll realise talk of wiggos bad descending is just forum BS and stop repeating it without checking stuff out for yourself.

I think it would have been safer for you to post your comment above after tomorrow's stage, Wiggo's descending skills may prove you wrong.

We all know what Cancellara can do. He's very smooth. Did you watch MSR this year? If you didn't, guess who was behind him? Too bad that you're misinformed about Evans and Nibali's descending skills.

 

[theyoungest]

I think it would have been safer for you to post your comment above after tomorrow's stage, Wiggo's descending skills may prove you wrong.

We all know what Cancellara can do. He's very smooth. Did you watch MSR this year? If you didn't, guess who was behind him? Too bad that you're misinformed about Evans and Nibali's descending skills.

You even say as much in your signature: Nibali's descending is based on balls. Cancellara's descending is based on skill.

 

[FujiAnton]

Anyone know whats up with Quintana?

QUINTANA ROJAS Nairo Alexander 158 MOVISTAR TEAM 4h 51' 20" + 09' 03"

He was on the Wiggins group until he had a puncture on the last climb. After that, he took it easy to the finish and saved his legs for tomorrow, because he don't care about GC this time. His goal for this race i think it's tomorrow stage.

 

[cineteq]

You even say as much in your signature: Nibali's descending is based on balls. Cancellara's descending is based on skill.

Yet another poster influenced by Ryo's comments. Too bad you can't still read between the lines

 

[classicomano]

Ok thank you

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Yet another poster influenced by Ryo's comments. Too bad you can't still read between the lines

Not at all. It's simply true, everyone can see Nibali's technique isn't as polished as Savoldelli back in the day or Cancellara in this era. Nibali really descends on balls. He often needs to correct and even had some serious mishaps in the downhill but just barely stays on his bike. Cancellara is much more fluent

 

[cineteq]

Not at all. It's simply true, everyone can see Nibali's technique isn't as polished as Savoldelli back in the day or Cancellara in this era. Nibali really descends on balls. He often needs to correct and even had some serious mishaps in the downhill but just barely stays on his bike. Cancellara is much more fluent

I guess 'everyone' means you, Ryo and Youngest. Sorry, I don't see it that way. Nobody's arguing about Cancellara's ability, the point was Wiggo's descending skills. Did I hit a nerve there?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

How could you hit a nerve there? If you read back the topic you'll see I'm the one saying Wiggins descending skills aren't good and could be a real problem.

Maybe I hit your nerve by saying Nibali's descending technique isn't exactly fluent. It doesn't have to be, he still gets there fast. But it doesn't look technically correct as with good descenders like Cancellara.
Just watch and compare...

 

[cineteq]

How could you hit a nerve there? If you read back the topic you'll see I'm the one saying Wiggins descending skills aren't good and could be a real problem.

Maybe I hit your nerve by saying Nibali's descending technique isn't exactly fluent. It doesn't have to be, he still gets there fast. But it doesn't look technically correct as with good descenders like Cancellara.
Just watch and compare...

The reason I said that it's because you're siding with Wiggo, in fact you voted he'll win the Tour. Glad to hear you agree his descending is not the best.

Re: Cancellara, I've said before he's smoother (if you read back the topic).

 

[The Hitch]

Vanendert is almost a clone of Andy. Just look at his results pre-ardennes. He was like 30 minutes behind in Pais Vasco.

Vanendert is the Belgian Andy

You're forgetting JVDB

 

[Panda Claws]

You're forgetting JVDB

Again much less whining. VDB has also said that he would like to race the Vuelta too this year.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

You're forgetting JVDB

JvdB doesn't finish in the bus in Pais Vasco. He at least finishes decently. He was also 4th in Catalunya

 

[Dazed and Confused]

What a race today. Totally unexpected looking at the parcours. Could have been a TV break and a peloton group ride, instead the riders delivered a bit of a show. Chapeau.

 

[Bavarianrider]

Tony going for yellow tomorrow

Martin, tucked in safely near the front, finished 24th (+59"). He lost no time in the GC, remaining in 2nd, 38" back from Wiggins. The team will look to the 166km Stage 6 on Saturday to potentially go for the yellow jersey.

Sylvain Chavanel, who was in the top 10 in the GC going into the stage, was in difficulty on the HC Grand Colombier. The climb was 17.4km, with a 7.1% average gradient. It also was 12% in sections, with a max ramp of 16 percent.

See the result

http://www.omegapharma-quickstep.co...-du-dauphin-stage-5-martin-plays-it-smart/628