Paris - Nice 2021, March 7 - March 14

[johnymax]

I like that quote and think I will adopt that as my new personal slogan: “The power is good, but also I have some weight.”

I don't want to ruin your slogan but didn't he say: "I lost some weight, but the power is still good."? I might be mistaken...

 

[Bonimenier]

I don't want to ruin your slogan but didn't he say: "I lost some weight, but the power is still good."? I might be mistaken...

Pretty sure it was: "I lost some power, but gained some weight."

 

[johnymax]

Pretty sure it was: "I lost some power, but gained some weight."

Nah, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure it was: "Who needs power, when I have weight."

 

[Libertine Seguros]

I knew I'd seen those bucktoothed blobfish space traveller things before. I think El Santo was fighting them in a Mexican B-movie.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I knew I'd seen those bucktoothed blobfish space traveller things before. I think El Santo was fighting them in a Mexican B-movie.

So you're saying that JV was six/seven years ahead of his time?

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I knew I'd seen those bucktoothed blobfish space traveller things before. I think El Santo was fighting them in a Mexican B-movie.

With the visor, it makes much more sense. Without it, it's a huge parachute on your face.
Also i think the British used the same helmets in the 2019 WCC ITT.

Pretty sure it was: "I lost some power, but gained some weight."

 

[Samu Cuenca]

The lack of Keeping Up Appearances in here has often bewildered me.
Onslow had a hard time with two in different ways crazy sister-in-laws and a sometimes nagging wife. He deserved to watch the telly and drink a pint when he wanted to!

 

[jaylew]

I'd like to see the front view but looks damned aero from the side

 

[Lequack]

I'd like to see the front view but looks damned aero from the side

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbRqZr1NS7c

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Nah, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure it was: "Who needs power, when I have weight."

It is weight gain that is usually more of a problem, power loss is not so quick: engine (heart and lungs) remain strong for a longer time. Miguel Indurain at the age of 46 weighted 92 kilos but his aerobic power was 450 watts: his engine was still there (weaker by 10-15% than during his prime but at this age and dozen of years after retiring it's physiologically normal).

 

[Pantani_lives]

Roglic is favorite to take the jersey today. He doesn't need to attack. Steven K setting the pace should suffice. Hopefully Schachmann and Izagirre can provide some competition up to Sunday.

 

[BlueRoads]

What's behind Kragh Andersen not starting?

 

[RedheadDane]

What's behind Kragh Andersen not starting?

Back issues... precaution; wants to be ready for the classics.

 

[saganftw]

roglic attacks 500m before the finish and just wins

 

[movingtarget]

roglic attacks 500m before the finish and just wins

That's the typical Roglic attack, sometimes even closer to the finish but it's effective especially when he is well positioned on GC and can gobble up the time bonuses and also has a TT as well.

 

[Lequack]

I hope Jumbo sends someone like Kruijswik to attack early, and not the typical Sky like train to the top.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Does Naesen being in the (presumably doomed) break increase or decrease the likelihood of him getting 85th place for the 4th stage in a row?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbRqZr1NS7c

I think he would fit right in at EF

 

[RedheadDane]

Perez is absolutely sure he'll take the KoM jersey after the stage?
Providing, of course, he actually makes it to the finish line.

 

[Bonimenier]

Way too many people on the side of the road

 

[Simurgh]

Crash! SKYborg and FDJ-rider down - its Gaudu!

 

[RedheadDane]

And Geoghegan Hart.
Doesn't look good...

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Looks like Hart could be on his way out.

 

[MartinGT]

I can hear Blythe crying

 

[Lui98]

Seems that Geoghegan has a problem with his hand