Paris-Nice Stage 7: Nice-Nice

[Susan Westemeyer]

The podium contest is now open, by the way. Put your picks in there!

Susan

 

[AtletiSK]

1st sprint
1. Sagan 3pts/3sec
2. LL Sanchez 2pts/2 sec
3. Kuchynski 1 pt/1 sec

 

[Moondance]

1st sprint
1. Sagan 3pts/3sec
2. LL Sanchez 2pts/2 sec
3. Kuchynski 1 pt/1 sec

Weird that Caisse gets Sanchez the sprint points and not Valv.... Makes little sense.

Either way, nice to see Sagan do some work for his leader

 

[AtletiSK]

Weird that Caisse gets Sanchez the sprint points and not Valv.... Makes little sense.

Either way, nice to see Sagan do some work for his leader

I am not sure Sagan won the sprint to help Kreuziger, they are now two Liquigas leaders and he did this to ensure his green jersey first of all....

 

[Sasquatch]

Valverde has conceded. Their aim is Sanchez on the podium. That was proven at the first sprint.

And I agree with the poster above, Liquigas now have the white and green jersey sealed.

Plus they want a stage win. Sanchez is more likely to deliver them that than Valverde.

 

[python]

any word on which team is shutting down breakaways ? i understand there were two attempts...

 

[Moondance]

I am not sure Sagan won the sprint to help Kreuziger, they are now two Liquigas leaders and he did this to ensure his green jersey first of all....

I was half joking, but it worked to serve both purposes, so it doesn't really matter what his objective were.

 

[BroDeal]

Hmmm. Formula 1 or P-N????

 

[Sasquatch]

F1

Watch PN afterwards. You will still see the last 60km.

 

[Sasquatch]

Astana leading.

 

[Moondance]

Hmmm. Formula 1 or P-N????

Meh... Why would you want to watch a sport where the winner is solely determined by who can best use 'technology' to aid their performance?

F1 on the other hand is pretty good.

 

[python]

noval is out. must be spent on chasing breaks

 

[python]

riblon chasing the front and is only 1:58 behind on gc. should help astana as he threatens the other teams into action.

 

[Cobber]

Mornin' everyone. Anyone got a feed that works?

 

[Publicus]

Mornin' everyone. Anyone got a feed that works?

Earliest video is not available for another 7 minutes (according to steephill tv).

 

[Moondance]

Earliest video is not available for another 7 minutes (according to steephill tv).

Yeah.. With a bit of luck we'll get to see the last 30 minutes ir so

This must be like the fastest Paris-Nice ever I warrant.

 

[Cobber]

Thanks, Publicus.

The 2nd Spanish feed should keep me busy until then.....

http://www.justin.tv/ana__irc/popout/

 

[Publicus]

Yeah.. With a bit of luck we'll get to see the last 30 minutes ir so

This must be like the fastest Paris-Nice ever I warrant.

That's what they were reporting yesterday. As for the race, it looks like Astana has taken their foot off the gas (smart move in my estimation).

 

[Publicus]

Thanks, Publicus.

The 2nd Spanish feed should keep me busy until then.....

http://www.justin.tv/ana__irc/popout/

She is QUITE the popout!

 

[Mellow Velo]

France 3 is on and Tommy V is almost over La Turbie.
Meanwhile, Eurosport wasting time, as usual.

 

[Publicus]

We have video (Flemish):

http://bvls2.yolasite.com/ch-3.php

 

[python]

i think it is safe to say now the second sprint bonus will not going to valverde...
berto should feel good about it.

 

[Publicus]

It doesn't mean anything, but AC looks very comfortable.

And right I type that, Caisse ups the pace. He still looks comfortable, but I think Caisse is going to make a race of it (well I HOPE they make a race of it).

 

[Bala Verde]

sporza is live

"if anyone can go with Contador, it'll be Taarame..."

"14th century village berge some 400m above sea level"

 

[Frosty]

Still over 2 minutes lead for the two leaders. Can they do it? The last climb is only 4kms - the GC guys will probably put in a big effort and pull back the gap quickly, but if Voeckler and Moinard can pull out a bit more time on the downhill before then they stand a chance.

GC wont necessarily be over if conty comes over the top with the other guys. One mistake on a bend could cause him to lose time, add to the bonus seconds waiting at the end and it could quickly fall away from him.