Disgraceful that Cummings is not in the British Olympic team, he would be a great wildcard to play and in this form a decent shot at a medal.
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Neither is Yates... Yet. But yes there shouldn't be anyone connected with Sky pick in the British team. Even Brailsford said as much a few days ago.
burning said:
Neither is Yates... Yet. But yes there shouldn't be anyone connected with Sky pick in the British team. Even Brailsford said as much a few days ago.
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Last time Millar rode for GB, I seriously doubt Sky association is necessary, and if it were it would be Croatian football-style blackmail.
yaco said:
Last time Millar rode for GB, I seriously doubt Sky association is necessary, and if it were it would be Croatian football-style blackmail.
France
Thibaut Pinot (RR+TT)
Romain Bardet (RR)
Warren Barguil (RR)
Julian Alaphilippe (RR)
One of Bardet, Barguil or Alaphilippe to do the TT too.
Reserve :
Pierre Rolland
Tony Gallopin
Alexis Vuillermoz
Thibaut Pinot (RR+TT)
Romain Bardet (RR)
Warren Barguil (RR)
Julian Alaphilippe (RR)
One of Bardet, Barguil or Alaphilippe to do the TT too.
Reserve :
Pierre Rolland
Tony Gallopin
Alexis Vuillermoz
That looks a shockingly unbalanced France squad - Pinot and Bardet are fine but you need a rider like Gallopin or Vichiot for support - Surely Pinot must do the TT.
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Does Belgium have strong alternatives? Greg is Belgiums strongest rider by far and if you can win a stage like this in the tour and almost win San Sebastian, a lot can happen in Rio.Gigs_98 said:
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Alaphilippe seems an obvious choice, but I do wonder how good can he be after his first GT and already performing very good in april, may, june AND july?
Also because I read somewhere Lefevere had his doubts to bring him to the Tour because of his physical problems last winter.
Alexandre B. said:
Alaphilippe seems an obvious choice, but I do wonder how good can he be after his first GT and already performing very good in april, may, june AND july?
Also because I read somewhere Lefevere had his doubts to bring him to the Tour because of his physical problems last winter.
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Well, it does say Pinot is doing the TT. I agree about Gallopin, but maybe he is paying the price of an anonymous Tour so far. Here's hoping he gets the same inspiration as Cummings.
yaco said:
Well, it does say Pinot is doing the TT. I agree about Gallopin, but maybe he is paying the price of an anonymous Tour so far. Here's hoping he gets the same inspiration as Cummings.
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Besides, if you really want a diesel who can climb why not bringing Felline instead of De Marchi. He has done nothing this year.
Nibbles better bring his A-game. This team is 100% behind him.
I don't like it. Who's gonna ride the ITT?Rollthedice said:
Besides, if you really want a diesel who can climb why not bringing Felline instead of De Marchi. He has done nothing this year.
Nibbles better bring his A-game. This team is 100% behind him.
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At least there's no Ulissi, but I think that Enrico Gasparotto should have been taken into consideration after his strong showing in the Ardennes classics, just like Brambilla who has had a great season and has performed well in the GdL.
Cassani probably wasn't sure about felline's form because of the horrible crash and didn't want to change his plans at the last moment because of one great result in Poland.SafeBet said:
At least there's no Ulissi, but I think that Enrico Gasparotto should have been taken into consideration after his strong showing in the Ardennes classics, just like Brambilla who has had a great season and has performed well in the GdL.
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Ulissi was a better choice then De Marchi (for TT and also in case of a reduced sprint).
And the second TT spot?Rollthedice said:
Ulissi was a better choice then De Marchi (for TT and also in case of a reduced sprint).
Don't be surprised if Purito is in better shape in Río then Bala.
But with 4 Movistar guys, they will not help him. But if they want gold, they better should do. Or at least protect him as long as possible.
But with 4 Movistar guys, they will not help him. But if they want gold, they better should do. Or at least protect him as long as possible.
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Erviti is a fantastic pick; I'm quite surprised they went for him though. Minguez perhaps showing Unzue that it's not a good idea to go in with a team unprepared for more than half the race.Alexandre B. said:
I rather have Landa than Erviti.
Someone has to chase the break when the race gets into the climbs. Ion will not be enough.
Still Purito for sure will attack on the 60km out
Someone has to chase the break when the race gets into the climbs. Ion will not be enough.
Still Purito for sure will attack on the 60km out
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