Stage 19: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienn - La Toussuire-Les Sybelle

[Irondan]

Froome making effort face.. lol!

 

[IndianCyclist]

gap almost constant

 

[DFA123]

Re:

Contador looks bored. Saving for Alpe.

He's just marking Gesink. Hold on to his 4th spot.

 

[Eagle]

Re:

AC didn't do anything today because he couldn't..

He was the first to attack

 

[TI-Raleigh]

When Quintana attacked, Froome was stuck behind Majka (who was pulling off). Since the gap between Froome and NQ has remained around 15 seconds, I bet there would be no daylight between the two if Froome hadn't got caught.

 

[fungusbear]

Froome is fine. He won't losemore than like 15 seconds

 

[Irondan]

Let's go Nibs! You got this!!!

 

[sir fly]

Too little, too late.
Nor the stage or the substantial time.

 

[Cervelo77]

C'mon Nibbles. Astana needs something from this Tour.

 

[Afrank]

I think Nibs has got this! This is the best stage we've had all Tour.

 

[DFA123]

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if quintana felt so good, why did he not follow nibali? I just don't understand

Because if Quintana would have followed Nibali, Froome and Poels would have chased the break down hard all the way up the last two climbs. Certainly wouldn't have let the gap grow out to 2 minutes. Quintana would have been hung out to dry.

Because Poels could chase Quintana down? Yeah... no.

This is pretty basic racing tactics - domestiques chase down stronger riders all the time. Quintana has to pace his effort over 50km, Poels doesn't so can go harder. Ergo, he could chase him down.

 

[jsem94]

LOL. Froome standing up!

 

[Rollthedice]

Come on Lo Squalo!!!!

 

[Escarabajo]

Froome is standing up!!!!!!!!

 

[mr. tibbs]

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Froome is fine. He won't losemore than like 15 seconds

Jus minding his numbers and not letting Quintana pull him out of his comfort zone. Smart, measured riding, as usual.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Contador looks bored. Saving for Alpe.

He's just marking Gesink. Hold on to his 4th spot.

Nibali is riding into 4th place.

 

[glassmoon]

Chapeau Nibs! Chapeau!

 

[SeriousSam]

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When Quintana attacked, Froome was stuck behind Majka (who was pulling off). Since the gap between Froome and NQ has remained around 15 seconds, I bet there would be no daylight between the two if Froome hadn't got caught.

Yes. It's clear Quintana cannot sustain a higher average pace than Froome.

Attacking earlier would have achieved nothing.

 

[Pantani Attacks]

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I think Nibs has got this! This is the best stage we've had all Tour.

Biased much

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Quintana doesnt give a **** about his watt numbers.

 

[Vino's Mum]

Sweet win for Nibs

 

[Rollthedice]

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Contador looks bored. Saving for Alpe.

He's just marking Gesink. Hold on to his 4th spot.

Nibali is riding into 4th place.

Tomorrow hopefully he'll drop Piti from the podium

 

[Cervelo77]

Froome dawg should chill out and conserve for tomorrow. Not a big deal to lose a minute here.

Commentators hilarious. "Froome's team crumbled all around him." Umm, how many teams have guys left at the front at this point? Big boy time.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Contador looks bored. Saving for Alpe.

I noticed that too, did you see him checking out one of the flags on the side of the road? however he exploded quite badly together with Piti

 

[Irondan]

Nibali got himself into form a week too late..