Froome is Sky's best chance to win Le Tour

[Marco Pantani]

Confirmation of what we said.

Wiggins has a big problem very early.

 

[cineteq]

Is there any doubt ?

No, but

Wiggins: "It's clear it's a three-man race, me, Cadel and Nibali"
Wiggins: "Froome is here to work for me"

 

[iZnoGouD]

Wiggo will be in trouble and Froome will ride away from him, none of them will podium
Hit TT is not enough, one bad day and BANG

 

[Gloin22]

Wiggo will be in trouble and Froome will ride away from him, none of them will podium
Hit TT is not enough, one bad day and BANG

Who's TT is not enough ?

Are you high or something ?

Wiggins has best TT of all GC contenders followed by Evans. Froome and Menchov are about equal.

 

[webvan]

Good thing Froomey lost 1+ minute the other day, still Wiggo had better crush the ITT...unlike in Spain.

If he can keep his health, Froome will win several GTs...possibly the most gifted rider since Fignon...who was plagued with health issues.

 

[Forunculo]

Good thing Froomey lost 1+ minute the other day, still Wiggo had better crush the ITT...unlike in Spain.

If he can keep his health, Froome will win several GTs...possibly the most gifted rider since Fignon...who was plagued with health issues.

Your statement it's bold in my opinion

 

[webvan]

Able to outsprint the best climbers in the climbs and ITT with the best, who else has done that since Fignon? S. Roche ? But only one year...and LA of course but we know how he achieved that.

 

[Forunculo]

Able to outsprint the best climbers in the climbs and ITT with the best, who else has done that since Fignon? S. Roche ? But only one year...and LA of course but we know how he achieved that.

I saw Wiggo asking him to slow the pace, he was the strongest today no doubt but a climber don't sprint the last 150 m of a climb, that's for the Ardennes classics, but pulling a gap during the climb. And he must endure 3 weeks.

And again this Tour we miss a reference from Andy and Contador the proved best climbers last years.

I think he is better than Wiggins and younger so he can improve and Sky must pick him as a leader and challenge Andy and Alberto next year.

I think he's gonna go to Vuelta but with a Tour in his legs it's difficult to compare

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Able to outsprint the best climbers in the climbs and ITT with the best, who else has done that since Fignon? S. Roche ? But only one year...and LA of course but we know how he achieved that.

 

[Ninety5rpm]

1 Bradley Wiggins (GBr) Sky Procycling 34:21:20
2 Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team 0:00:10
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:16
4 Rein Taaramae (Est) Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne 0:00:32
5 Denis Menchov (Rus) Katusha Team 0:00:54
6 Haimar Zubeldia Agirre (Spa) RadioShack-Nissan 0:00:59
7 Maxime Monfort (Bel) RadioShack-Nissan 0:01:09
8 Nicolas Roche (Irl) AG2R La Mondiale 0:01:22
9 Christopher Froome (GBr) Sky Procycling 0:01:32
10 Michael Rogers (Aus) Sky Procycling 0:01:40
11 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) RadioShack-Nissan 0:01:43

Can he make up 1.5 minutes?

 

[Marco Pantani]

And again this Tour we miss a reference from Andy and Contador the proved best climbers last years.

Very true.

 

[will10]

Froome will be best GC contender in the TT. Wiggo will be relieved he is on the same team.

 

[webvan]

I saw Wiggo asking him to slow the pace, he was the strongest today no doubt but a climber don't sprint the last 150 m of a climb, that's for the Ardennes classics, but pulling a gap during the climb. And he must endure 3 weeks.

Right, but there are no 6km 8% climbs in the classics, it's just that today that's what it looked like in the end after the incredible work from the Sky Team.

Wiggins explained he had asked him to slow down at 1.5km realizing the damage that had been done so that he could keep some energy for the stage victory.

 

[Forunculo]

Right, but there are no 6km 8% climbs in the classics, it's just that today that's what it looked like in the end after the incredible work from the Sky Team.

Wiggins explained he had asked him to slow down at 1.5km realizing the damage that had been done so that he could keep some energy for the stage victory.

Those press release by PR are like diplomacy and it's incoherent when Sky and Wiggins allowed Cobo win the race holding Froome. Cobo is a good climber with problems to peak at right time. So nothing special.

 

[jens_attacks]

1 Bradley Wiggins (GBr) Sky Procycling 34:21:20
2 Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team 0:00:10
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:16
4 Rein Taaramae (Est) Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne 0:00:32
5 Denis Menchov (Rus) Katusha Team 0:00:54
6 Haimar Zubeldia Agirre (Spa) RadioShack-Nissan 0:00:59
7 Maxime Monfort (Bel) RadioShack-Nissan 0:01:09
8 Nicolas Roche (Irl) AG2R La Mondiale 0:01:22
9 Christopher Froome (GBr) Sky Procycling 0:01:32
10 Michael Rogers (Aus) Sky Procycling 0:01:40
11 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) RadioShack-Nissan 0:01:43

Can he make up 1.5 minutes?

absolutely.anything can happen
remember though that this climb didn't suit wiggo.on toussuire it will be something else,he will fly away from everybody.and i fear froomy won't be allowed to chase him

anyway,about today....what a legend!!!
go froomy!!!!
one of the most humble guys ever to ride a bike

 

[Parera]

one of the most humble guys ever to ride a bike

Why is that of any importance?

 

[Gloin22]

Why is that of any importance?

It's his opinion. And I agree.

You're saying he can't post his opinions ?

It's a FORUM afterall

And people like cyclists wchich are not *******s and are likeable and humble

 

[maxmartin]

1 Bradley Wiggins (GBr) Sky Procycling 34:21:20
2 Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team 0:00:10
3 Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Liquigas-Cannondale 0:00:16
4 Rein Taaramae (Est) Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne 0:00:32
5 Denis Menchov (Rus) Katusha Team 0:00:54
6 Haimar Zubeldia Agirre (Spa) RadioShack-Nissan 0:00:59
7 Maxime Monfort (Bel) RadioShack-Nissan 0:01:09
8 Nicolas Roche (Irl) AG2R La Mondiale 0:01:22
9 Christopher Froome (GBr) Sky Procycling 0:01:32
10 Michael Rogers (Aus) Sky Procycling 0:01:40
11 Fabian Cancellara (Swi) RadioShack-Nissan 0:01:43

Can he make up 1.5 minutes?

for sure, he already showed he is a real GT contender. At his level, he should not be satisfied working for Wiggins. He should move to OPQS last year, he will be team leader and get paid more. Staying in SKY is a waste of time for him.

 

[roundabout]

Those press release by PR are like diplomacy and it's incoherent when Sky and Wiggins allowed Cobo win the race holding Froome. Cobo is a good climber with problems to peak at right time. So nothing special.

Wiggins is in top shape and the roles are clearly defined so he will incoherently win and Froome will incoherently finish on the podium this time around.

 

[will10]

Froome will be Lemond to Wiggins' Hinault. Next year will be for Lemond vs. Alberto.

 

[woodburn]

Could we see a version of Hinault vs. LeMond if Wiggins gets in difficulty?

 

[roundabout]

They will finish hand in hand on La Toussuire.

Wait, your probably didn't mean it like this.

 

[will10]

Could we see a version of Hinault vs. LeMond if Wiggins gets in difficulty?

I think Bradley will be relieved that a) Froome is on the same team and b) has already lost ~1.40.

 

[Gloin22]

for sure, he already showed he is a real GT contender. At his level, he should not be satisfied working for Wiggins. He should move to OPQS last year, he will be team leader and get paid more. Staying in SKY is a waste of time for him.

He signed 3 year contract after Vuelta in 2011

Also, he'll lead the team at Vuleta

Plus I believe he will lead team at Tirreno/Ardennes next year ( hopefully ) + Tour as well ( too mountainous for Wiggins. Will try to repay the help Froome gives him this year )

Porte stated he wants to lead Giro GT battle too. With those performances so far, they actually might give it to him along Henao I believe.

 

[maxmartin]

He signed 3 year contract after Vuelta in 2011

Also, he'll lead the team at Vuleta

Plus I believe he will lead team at Tirreno/Ardennes next year ( hopefully ) + Tour as well ( too mountainous for Wiggins. Will try to repay the help Froome gives him this year )

Porte stated he wants to lead Giro GT battle too. With those performances so far, they actually might give it to him along Henao I believe.

If Wiggins win this year, he will work for Froom next year???? Day dreaming, as long as it is the tour, Froom has to work for Wiggins at least in the beginning of the race.