Romain Bardet Discussion Thread

[Fergoose]

I don't understand why AG2R attacked the breakaway at the same time as they attacked the peloton. Commentators raving about the tactics but they compeltelh burnt up their breakaway riders for no reason and they could offer no assistance to Bardet for the rest of the stage. Bardet did great and tried his best, but the team were a little confused I thought.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I still remember when he was just a professional, went into the attack in Amstel Gold Race (early break) and then held on freakishly long (until like 10km to go). And I thought, now this guy, I have to keep my eye on.

And now he seems to be the main challenger to Froome in the TDF for the 2nd year in a row. I so hope for a miracle. Nothing against Froome, but damn we need some excitement

 

[toolittle]

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I still remember when he was just a professional, went into the attack in Amstel Gold Race (early break) and then held on freakishly long (until like 10km to go). And I thought, now this guy, I have to keep my eye on.

And now he seems to be the main challenger to Froome in the TDF for the 2nd year in a row. I so hope for a miracle. Nothing against Froome, but damn we need some excitement

You had to talk with Aru firstly.

 

[mr. tibbs]

Well at least we have Bardet to enliven the race. It's a bummer that Sky managed to sign Aru and Birdsong mid-race.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Aru struggled more than Bardet. So I don't believe in Aru

 

[armchairclimber]

Fantastic effort from my boy today. He should have eased off earlier ... saved a bit of energy, and still come in with that bunch. However, I love the fact that he kept at it, even when it was futile. What a rider.

 

[johnymax]

Brave rider, no doubt. I was really cheering for his attack to stick. Unfortunately it was 4 vs 1. I was even surprised he held the gap for so long. But he'll try again. He needs to ride for the victory.

 

[KGB]

If next year tdf will be design mostly not with uphill finish but downhill finish he will be big favorite to win GC.

 

[JosephK]

Count me among the Bardet cycling fans after his Stage 9 ride. A podium placing in this year's TDF would be a spectacular achievement.

 

[Tank Engine]

Count me among the Bardet cycling fans after his Stage 9 ride. A podium placing in this year's TDF would be a spectacular achievement.

Nothing that I predict should be treated as spectacular Especially as he's done it before

But let's see first.

It's a shame that we didn't see much of him on the descent, it's almost an art form (like Moncoutie on a climb after a long break). For a small guy, it's something to behold.

 

[Brullnux]

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He is going to win the Tour. I don't see how this isn't obvious.

It's happening. He'll come second in Peyraguades in a 3 man sprint with Aru and Froome (who wins) with Uran and a Martin just behind, and he'll attack the next day and solo to victory and into yellow. Then he'll keep it until Paris.

 

[Põhja Konn]

He has the right attitude, he doesn't care who he is up against. He just rides to win it all.

 

[staubsauger]

What's the weather forecast for Friday? That might become his personal detonation day!

 

[Matteo.]

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Yeah he's brave but problem is he's not strong enough uphill. He was the fifth climber on the Chat, and to put froome in trouble attacking only downhill is not enough to win the TdF

He was on par with Aru, the hyped rider. Pretty good to me.

It does not bother awakening aru to look for the hype train, the latest posts here are enough
Anyway,of course, I did not say he went wrong. how could I ?
Simply attacking only downhill only is not enough to recover a minute to froome, and this without counting the ITT.
Especially thinking that the finals at the bottom of the descent are no longer there

 

[Alexandre B.]

Romain is still scheduled to do the Vuelta. Barring injury, he's in.
https://www.lequipe.fr/Cyclisme-sur-route/Actualites/Romain-bardet-devrait-y-etre-alors-que-c-est-moins-sur-pour-peter-sagan/817830

 

[Tonton]

What a HUGE win!!!

 

[King Boonen]

What a HUGE win!!!

Brilliant win and suddenly it all looks a lot more open...

 

[Alexandre B.]

Romain, you beauty!

 

[MovistarRider]

I hope this guy wins the Tour

 

[hfer07]

It's a Beautiful day!!!!!!

Allez Bardet!!! you were brilliant today!!!

Finally the French hope has risen!!!

 

[Angliru]

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I hope this guy wins the Tour

Same here. I cheer for this guy. I love his attitude.

 

[Netserk]

Only rider to win a stage in the Tour all of the last three editions.

 

[portugal11]

Pinot is better than him... right tonton? (Ahahah)

 

[Ikbengodniet]

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Pinot is better than him... right tonton? (Ahahah)

:lol:

 

[SeriousSam]

Is there any precedent for Bardet being very good when it's a steep ramp or can we read that Bardet just getting stronger relative to the others, which would be great even though he'd easily be France's best GC rider regardless