Critérium du Dauphiné May 30-June 6 2021

[Broccolidwarf]

The last 2 days, are arguably the most shocking pair of wins on the world tour, in recent memory.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Lutsenko and Padun, ex oriente lux!

 

[kingjr]

While Padun is chasing Pantani's record I fully expect a Lutsenko attack.

I think he was some 2:15 min off.

 

[railxmig]

I would say that Padun wins TdF but i feel he made a gross mistake. If he flew under the radar he could loose like 2-3 min and then go absolutely ham on the first alpine stage, gain like 3-4 mins like a certain Danish chicken and with this form and juice he could as well bring it home to Paris unless he would be popped, also like a certain Danish chicken.

 

[Valv.Piti]

So Thomas drops TGH at the top of Joux Plane, then he drops Porte on the descent, then crashes all by himself, then chases, then pulls for Porte.

Are we just supposed to pretend that's all out of the "how to ride as a team" cycling manual? Okay.

It doesnt fit the narrative of Ineos god tier teamwork, unfortunately.

 

[JosefK]

Padun on the phone now calling Froome at the 2011 Vuelta: "Bro, hold my beer."

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Amazing performance by Padun again, he lost nothing to GC favourites on Joux Plane (about 3' at the start and at the top).
Porte (supported by two super-bodyguards Hart and Thomas) undroppable on the climb (poor Superman) but the descent was a different story. A bit of drama there but it ended up well for Ineos - after the fall Thomas managed to close the gap and help the leader at the end.

 

[bigcog]

So Thomas drops TGH at the top of Joux Plane, then he drops Porte on the descent, then crashes all by himself, then chases, then pulls for Porte.

Are we just supposed to pretend that's all out of the "how to ride as a team" cycling manual? Okay.

Yep indeed ...

 

[Broccolidwarf]

I would say that Padun wins TdF but i feel he made a gross mistake. If he flew under the radar he could loose like 2-3 min and then go absolutely ham on the first alpine stage, gain like 3-4 mins like a certain Danish chicken and with this form and juice he could as well bring it home to Paris unless he would be popped, also like a certain Danish chicken.

What on earth are you on about?

 

[Valv.Piti]

What on earth are you on about?

Pretty obvious what hes on about... i wouldnt disagree with that assessment, but it probably isnt the right forum.

 

[kingjr]

I think he was some 2:15 min off.

Make that a round 2 min

 

[Skalman]

Looks like Bahrain found the key to success , a very good Criterium for them...

 

[Rollthedice]

The last 2 days, are arguably the most shocking pair of wins on the world tour, in recent memory.

Makes Pogacar's TT win last year a minor surprise.

 

[Pirazziattacks]

I saw this image of Padun's power data going around on twitter, it's unbelievable.
www.imgur.com/a/G6rU8

 

[yaco]

O'Connor was riding for two reasons - One to ensure Agr2 beat FDJ as the best French team in the Dauphine and of course being an Aussie he helps a fellow Aussie.

 

[Poursuivant]

I saw this image of Padun's power data going around on twitter, it's unbelievable.
www.imgur.com/a/G6rU8

Relentless

 

[Red Rick]

I saw this image of Padun's power data going around on twitter, it's unbelievable.
www.imgur.com/a/G6rU8

My reaction to the insane watts

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Skjelmose interview:

"Next goal is helping Mads win nationals, and then I am hoping the national coach is watching this, because I am climbing well and am hopeful of being selected for the Olympics".

Mikkel Bjerg interview:

"I was planning to do the groupetto today, but legs felt good, and then I caught Froome and passed him, so the rest of the stage I dug deep while fantasizing about being about to win the tour in front of him. - It was fun to try, everyone on the mountain was cheering Froome on, shouting "come on Chris".

 

[BlueRoads]

Okay, I'm just trying to forget the Padun thing for a moment and have to say that team performance from Ineos was ridicoulus. What on earth was Thomas doing in this race? This is his way of proving he should be the sole leader at the Tour?

 

[ppanther92]

Mikkel Bjerg interview:

"I was planning to do the groupetto today, but legs felt good, and then I caught Froome and passed him, so the rest of the stage I dug deep while fantasizing about being about to win the tour in front of him. - It was fun to try, everyone on the mountain was cheering Froome on, shouting "come on Chris".

Lol...

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Valgren interview:

"I'm tired, but it is good practice for the Tour. I tried to close down Padun when he went, but it took far too long, so I exploded and felt bad the rest of the way home".

 

[broppo]

what the hell was kelderman doing? just waiting for thomas to reclaim his 3d position? what a bunch of nancies, noboy tried anything....

 

[Red Rick]

what the hell was kelderman doing? just waiting for thomas to reclaim his 3d position? what a bunch of nancies, noboy tried anything....

He's Kelderman. He literally never does anything.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Vingegaard interview:

"I'm surprised we couldn't catch Padun, but once we realised we couldn't, Konrad and I settled for him gaining time and me taking 2nd. The shape is not quite there yet, but I feel on track for the Tour".

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Okay, I'm just trying to forget the Padun thing for a moment and have to say that team performance from Ineos was ridicoulus. What on earth was Thomas doing in this race? This is his way of proving he should be the sole leader at the Tour?

We all have to remember, that being a preparation race, the team gives the riders a larger degree of freedom to ride as they please.

It's more of a "every man for himself" approach, which will certainly not be the case in the tour.