Paris-Nice 2017, 5th-12th March

[Netserk]

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Gotta wonder about the internal situation at Katusha. I know they have Kristoff up front, but Zakarin is essentially losing all hope for a good GC position as it stands.

I don't get it. It's not like the 2nd group is filled with strong sprinters.

 

[Carols]

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Gap is 1:10 now - game over

Wow, Martin and Henao can't be given over a minute. Race missed by tv yet again

You're forgetting the most dangerous guy... ION!

Ah man I didn't know not got access to live pictures anyone got a stream? Saw on Twitter Contador in a 2 with BMC rider?

http://tiz-cycling.racing/live-stream/

 

[BigMac]

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Looks like the only Trek riders in that 2nd group are Degenkolb and Contador... useless

When was the last time he had a/was in a decent team?

It's quite embarrassing to see.

 

[GuyIncognito]

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Gotta wonder about the internal situation at Katusha. I know they have Kristoff up front, but Zakarin is essentially losing all hope for a good GC position as it stands.

I don't get it. It's not like the 2nd group is filled with strong sprinters.

They've been doing a lot of work in the 2nd group

 

[sQiD]

Racing so far this year has been very aggressive. We had Omloop, KBK, Strade and now Paris Nice. The Giro and Vuelta have always been raced hard, so let's just hope that the TDF and the Ardenaines will keep the same trend.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Gotta wonder about the internal situation at Katusha. I know they have Kristoff up front, but Zakarin is essentially losing all hope for a good GC position as it stands.

Really stupid, honestly.

 

[Valv.Piti]

People complaining about 'week' teams: remember it's Contador, Porte, Zakarin's etc. fault to be caught out in the first place.

 

[burning]

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Looks like the only Trek riders in that 2nd group are Degenkolb and Contador... useless

When was the last time he had a/was in a decent team?

It's quite embarrassing to see.

Really? Vuelta 2016 happened a few months ago.

 

[GuyIncognito]

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Looks like the only Trek riders in that 2nd group are Degenkolb and Contador... useless

When was the last time he had a/was in a decent team?

It's quite embarrassing to see.

He's got 2 teammates there. It's just one of them won't work.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Looks like the only Trek riders in that 2nd group are Degenkolb and Contador... useless

When was the last time he had a/was in a decent team?

It's quite embarrassing to see.

He's got 2 teammates there. It's just one of them won't work.

IOW, his team is ***. Only 2 made it and one of them doesn't care.

 

[rune1107]

A real shame that the GC probably will be decided on stage 1. At least we have a battle between Henao and Ion, but it would amaze me if Ion doesn't have a 2:30+ advantage on Porte/Contador come Thursday.

 

[Simurgh]

Looks bad for Alberto and Porte gap's growing bit by bit

 

[GuyIncognito]

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Looks like the only Trek riders in that 2nd group are Degenkolb and Contador... useless

When was the last time he had a/was in a decent team?

It's quite embarrassing to see.

He's got 2 teammates there. It's just one of them won't work.

IOW, his team is ****. Only 2 made it and one of them doesn't care.

Way more than most teams have

 

[sir fly]

This could be a blessing in disguise for the race.
I mean, Contador and Porte are here for the GC, I doubt they'll settle for stages.

 

[HelloDolly]

There are still Orica and BMC doms in chase group ....it seemed everyone panicked though and chased at wrong section

Needed to set a temp and wait to chase in correct spot ....but too late as most helpers dropped ....they panicked

 

[Billie]

Why the F are Contador, Porte, Bardet and Yates not working themselves??

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Looks like the only Trek riders in that 2nd group are Degenkolb and Contador... useless

When was the last time he had a/was in a decent team?

It's quite embarrassing to see.

He's got 2 teammates there. It's just one of them won't work.

IOW, his team is ****. Only 2 made it and one of them doesn't care.

We all know you are very mad at this point, but 1) its his own fault and 2) he actively chose to ride for this team.

 

[kingjr]

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Why the F are Contador, Porte, Bardet and Yates not working themselves??

Contador was a few minutes ago.

 

[Brullnux]

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Why the F are Contador, Porte, Bardet and Yates not working themselves??

Need to save themselves for the big mountain stage tomorrow

 

[Max Rockatansky]

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Looks bad for Alberto and Porte gap's growing bit by bit

It's just wonderful to see this. Everyone was getting heated up for their battle and now it looks like it could not be for the GC or if they have to do a lot of work for it. That's how it should be.

 

[Billie]

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Why the F are Contador, Porte, Bardet and Yates not working themselves??

Contador was a few minutes ago.

They should've been doing it for al long time already

 

[portugal11]

If contador only loose 1 minute, he will win this race

 

[Brullnux]

Surprised Theuns didn't make it

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Bet the Dawg is watching this pi$$ing himself.

 

[HelloDolly]

Wil everyone stop saying Contador deserves a better team...He has a good team or as good as anyone's

Alos this race will be now wide open and we will see more attacking far out....could be on another day Contador/Porte/Bardet etc work together to get time back

It does not mean race over imo