The Barb said:The tempo hasn't really increased. The gap to Hushovd might have come down by about 30s but the gap to the lead group is still around 4:20.
Just a bit of posturing by Saxo I think.
Seems a waste of energy nonetheless.
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The Barb said:The tempo hasn't really increased. The gap to Hushovd might have come down by about 30s but the gap to the lead group is still around 4:20.
Just a bit of posturing by Saxo I think.
Parrot23 said:Said he needed to see a doctor the other day at end of stage. Must be ill.
Wergeland said:Don't know if this is common knowledge for people here, but if you're at work you can watch the stage here: http://www.atdhe.net/7528/watch-le-tour-de-france-2009
Carl0880 said:I am waiting to see the bunch go through all those hairpins turns that Thor went through. Almost destined to be some crashes (Watch out F. Schleck)
Azdak6 said:There were no crashes, but I thought it was a pretty cool picture showing the peloton moving through that section.
Bala Verde said:I wonder if Hushovd can stay away today. That would be good for him.
Publicus said:This is simply impressive to watch.
Bala Verde said:I wonder if Hushovd can stay away today. That would be good for him.
Bala Verde said:I wonder if Hushovd can stay away today. That would be good for him.
Balleballe said:Thor's stage is over after 126 km. Then he will drop i think.
Balleballe said:Thor's stage is over after 126 km. Then he will drop i think.
The Barb said:So, we're half way through the stage ... What does everyone think now?
I still think Andy Schleck wins ....... but I'm very comfortable having backed Uran at 30-1.
Bala Verde said:Let me naively hope for something magical