Richie Porte - what do we know about him?

[Beech Mtn]

You aren't thinking about the problem right. Sky scientists discover rare illness... And then, with JUST THE RIGHT DOCTOR, Porte returns to GC splendor.

Wait, I thought Sky doctors were ****, and only Cound (with the aid of a Google search) was able to properly diagnose illnesses? Obviously the problem with this TdF is that the real medical expert went home when Dawg crashed out.

 

[Granville57]

He's currently leading the break on the Champs-Élysées!

PLEASE LET HIM WIN!

 

[thehog]

He's currently leading the break on the Champs-Élysées!

PLEASE LET HIM WIN!

Plan B is going all out! He is fighting like Lance!

Go Plan B make a new book for Walsh!

 

[Dazed and Confused]

He's currently leading the break on the Champs-Élysées!

PLEASE LET HIM WIN!

lol,

Good to see Porte finding a new niche after climbing and ITT'ing went to hell.

 

[Cycle Chic]

Champs elysees

What on earth was that all about ?? Porte doing a solo on the Champs Elysees ! he recovered quickly from his 'illness' - quoted as needing a break from cycling and then does a Jensie.

 

[sniper]

Yes and perhaps some time for reflection. Porte is probably going to do a "Cuengo".

epic typo

 

[thehog]

This sounds like a 'Silent Ban' is about to happen.

Be interesting to see just how long he is off the scene.

If he has a break from cycling that might mean he won't be training harder than everyone else.

In all seriousness you have to ask the question is the poor boy just fried. Fried from training way too much.

 

[Cycle Chic]

What on earth was that all about ?? Porte doing a solo on the Champs Elysees ! he recovered quickly from his 'illness' - quoted as needing a break from cycling and then does a Jensie.

Thought about that - I predict Porte will ride the Vuelta.

He was soft pedalling it in the Tour because he knew he had been told by Froome that he must ride the Vuelta with him. The show on the Champs Elysees was to prove he was feeling good again.

Lets just see how many of the Tour de France squad turn up at the Vuelta. I suspect they were all saving energy because they knew Froome Team had called on them to save energy for HIS Vuelta 2014.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Thought about that - I predict Porte will ride the Vuelta.

He was soft pedalling it in the Tour because he knew he had been told by Froome that he must ride the Vuelta with him. The show on the Champs Elysees was to prove he was feeling good again.

Lets just see how many of the Tour de France squad turn up at the Vuelta. I suspect they were all saving energy because they knew Froome Team had called on them to save energy for HIS Vuelta 2014.

Keep the juice in the fridge, boys.

 

[thehog]

Late in November Lotto-Belisol rider Adam Hansen tweeted that it had been 41 days since he’d touched a bike. Richie Porte certainly hasn’t enjoyed the same amount of rest and recovery. In fact, when I caught up with him on Saturday morning he was nearing the end of a 700km week.

A 700km week in December? No wonder he fell apart.

 

[Granville57]

A 700km week in December? No wonder he fell apart.

Oh, haven't you heard?

ally1889
Thing with the Sky guys is that because of how hard they train etc they do make it look so easy and a joy to watch race

http://instagram.com/p/peP73ZMoA1/?modal=true

 

[the sceptic]

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentra...plagued-porte-ruled-out-of-worlds-ends-season

Sounds like lack of doping illness. Can be very serious apparently.

 

[Ferminal]

Better not be permanent like Cadel's virus

 

[Granville57]

Sounds like Horneritis.

 

[Fearless Greg Lemond]

If I was him I would check for Badzillah. Perhaps it is contagious.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Sounds like Horneritis.

Most likely, given the symptoms... Badzillah OTOH we can coun´t out, only infectious trou water...

 

[Dazed and Confused]

One month of antibiotics has solved Porte's poor form. And a new girlfriend helped too.

"I've had a brilliant off-season so far. I ended my racing season in August and went on a month-long course of antibiotics. There was a couple of lifestyle changes too, like having a girlfriend, and my motivation has improved as my health and fitness have gone up,"

From CN article: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/porte-targets-tour-down-under-after-difficult-2014

I'm pulling a quote from the '13 PN: "Can that be right?"

 

[blackcat]

so, it is down to getting some action. maybe Froom-dawg could adopt this technique with cound instead of bilharzia

/snark.

 

[BYOP88]

so, it is down to getting some action. maybe Froom-dawg could adopt this technique with cound instead of bilharzia

/snark.

Hope little Richie doesn't end up the same way as Björn Leukemans. I remember when Leukemans got busted for using testosterone, he said it was down to having sex.

EDIT: If I recall correctly, Leukemans said that his testosterone levels were high was due to the fact he'd just had sex with his wife/gf before the test was taken.

 

[rick james]

It's amazing what getting your hole can do for you.

 

[DirtyWorks]

One month of antibiotics has solved Porte's poor form. And a new girlfriend helped too.

"I've had a brilliant off-season so far. I ended my racing season in August and went on a month-long course of antibiotics. There was a couple of lifestyle changes too, like having a girlfriend, and my motivation has improved as my health and fitness have gone up,"

From CN article: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/porte-targets-tour-down-under-after-difficult-2014

I'm pulling a quote from the '13 PN: "Can that be right?"

Brilliant off season?? Aren't they all brilliant when you are just riding around a bit?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Brilliant off season?? Aren't they all brilliant when you are just riding around a bit?

Porte with girlfriend at home:

Porte, frustrated and without girlfriend.

Anyway we will probably have to wait until TA/PN for any evidence of resurrection.

 

[mrhender]

Could be that Porte at the end of the day will be TDF captain..
And then to return to his "natural" level of 2012-13...

At least a "valid explanation" for such return is now provided...

 

[Ferminal]

Porte with girlfriend at home:

Porte, frustrated and without girlfriend.

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Anyway we will probably have to wait until TA/PN for any evidence of resurrection.

He's doing TDU I thought? I'd expect to see the Wilunga record fall (if no wind).

Is 1 month of antibiotics a lot?

 

[thehog]

Is 1 month of antibiotics a lot?

Depends on the sickness or the rash

6 month treatments are not unusual.