Enric Mas Rising Star

[Rob5091]

Yup, if he crashed out there he probably doesn't podium.

I was thinking more of, if he had not nearly had a descent disaster, how much time he might have gained on Roglic and the others.

 

[Squire]

I was thinking more of, if he had not nearly had a descent disaster, how much time he might have gained on Roglic and the others.

Probably zero. The Roglic group was always gonna go way faster on the downhill/flat run-in.

 

[tobydawq]

Putting the hurt on the other GC contenders on the flats of Northern France, as expected.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

I've seen enough, this is the best ever version of Mas.

 

[Pinot's goat]

The hard way the Dauphine was ridden has helped simulate the TDF he usually has in his legs for La Vuelta so he will fly in the mountains.

 

[ppanther92]

I am saying it here and now - he will take the 3rd this year.

 

[Breh]

How is he only 48seconds back after these 4 opening stages?

He's definitely gonna crash on Hautacam

 

[ppanther92]

I am saying it here and now - he will take the 3rd this year.

Well...

 

[P4rthen0n]

I am saying it here and now - he will take the 3rd this year.

He doesn't look to be in good enough shape for that.
A top10 is still possible tho.

 

[Peyroteo94]

I am saying it here and now - he will take the 3rd this year.

You were bold.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Mas only lost 51 seconds after he crashed with Almeida etc

Apparently he did the entire thing alone, the old Demare MSR magic or just about to put minutes into everyone in the mountains.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Mas only lost 51 seconds after he crashed with Almeida etc

Apparently he did the entire thing alone, the old Demare MSR magic or just about to put minutes into everyone in the mountains.

Alone or Nibali-alone?

Jokes aside, that's quite good, considering guys like Roglic who weren't caught (up) in the crash lost over 20 seconds.

 

[Cycling111]

Top5. Despite the accident, he only lost 51 seconds going alone. Very strong.

Almeida out of GC, Buitrago out of GC, Yates brothes domestiques, Vauquelin not a climber for high-mountains. Onley might surprise, but I think the 3 weeks will be long for him.

After the accidents, I don't see 5 better climbers than him.

The biggest doubt are the Bora cyclists, but Roglic seems disconnected from the Tour physically and mentally, and Lipowitz has already had a couple of weak moments.
I think, even before the Tour, that Lipowitz will be one of the disappointments of the Tour compared to the hype that existed around him.

 

[Cycling111]

Another asterisked win for the luck merchant

The problem is that Mas could lose a sprint againts Landa

 

[Ilmaestro99]

The problem is that Mas could lose a sprint againts Landa

Its alright, Mas would just politely ask Landa to let him win

 

[Pinot's goat]

To only lose 51 seconds after the crash the other day looked promising but he was his usual TDF self today.

 

[ice&fire]

Waning star again

 

[Cycling111]

I already regret what I said the other day
Enric Mas only performs in the Vuelta.

Even so, several riders will disappear from the top 10. Vauquelin will lose a lot of time in the mountains, and Onley may too.

He'll finish in the top 10 because he's more consistent in the high mountains.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Not really surprising. Can prolly sneak into top-10, but Tour is prep for Vuelta as usual with Mas. Classic Enrici

I want a podium behind Pog and Vingegaard in Spain, finally beating all the other humans

 

[Ilmaestro99]

That's Enric put off from attacking for another 2 years

 

[Red Rick]

I think once he got above the treelines he could see all the way in the distance the Spanish/French border, realized he wasn't in Spain and instantly imploded.

 

[Unchained]

Mas at least showed up, everyone was expecting Romeo to do more!!

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Unipuerto stage and we're slowly heading towards late august. Easy Vuelta podium confirmed.

 

[Bkinn]

Mas at least showed up, everyone was expecting Romeo to do more!!

I think Romeo has done fine this Tour. Has a top ten in the TT and has been in a couple of breakaway. It's his first tour and he is the youngest raider in this edition.

Mas has done well in this stage, but the plan was fight for a top ten so his tour is disappointing.

 

[P4rthen0n]

Good to see Mas going all out.
This one i was rooting for him to get it. But there's just something missing, every single time.