Stage 8: Station des Rousses - Morzine-Avoriaz 189km

[Parrot23]

Big laugh: Sky helped to blow up Shack. Who would have thought.

 

[Thee_chisa]

Armstrong isn't too far back. I don't know why people are writing him off yet.

because we still have a long climb to do after this one

 

[zapata]

kudos to sky for doing this much damage already , not waiting for the last climb.

 

[Jamsque]

Who else is in the favourites group? Menchov/Gesink? I saw at least one Rabo jersey but I couldn't identify. I assume Basso is in there. I just spotted Mick Rogers, and the Hes-Jay is also climbing pretty well.

 

[sometriguy]

Sherwen just told me he does not look too bad.

LOOOOL

that almost killed me, his team mates looked fine. He looked suicidal

 

[Moondance]

Van den Breakaway looks very solid.

Also, Vino doing some work for the Astana boys...

Contador group is growing though.

 

[Pedaaldanser]

Nice to see those Astana boys at the front and almost all of Radioshack (who were supposed to be the best in the mountains ) out the back.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Armstrong isn't too far back. I don't know why people are writing him off yet.

Because it's unlikely he'll keep with the pace on the next mountain if he gets dropped now.

 

[Parrot23]

Well it will be in the interest of a number of teams to bury Armstrong. Not just Astana.

Yes, this opens up the podium, top 5, seriously.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Sherwen just told me he does not look too bad.

LOOOOL

I see pigs flying!

 

[Beech Mtn]

Was that Vino bringing bottles to Dani/AC/Paolo?

 

[Thee_chisa]

is lovquist still in the front?

 

[Mellow Velo]

Vino is back.
Armstrong is clearly bluffing today and waiting for the Tourmalet.

 

[Anonymous]

Armstrong isn't too far back. I don't know why people are writing him off yet.

...because he just got dropped on the first Cat 1 climb? Maybe?

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

because we still have a long climb to do after this one

This is the harder one though. I think if LA can make it back on the descent, he'll be fine on the last climb.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Who else is in the favourites group? Menchov/Gesink? I saw at least one Rabo jersey but I couldn't identify. I assume Basso is in there. I just spotted Mick Rogers, and the Hes-Jay is also climbing pretty well.

They are both there, but in the back.
For Menchov, that doesn't matter
For Gesink, it means he is at his limit. (not so good)

Armstrong 1 minute behind

 

[ak-zaaf]

...because he just got dropped on the first Cat 1 climb? Maybe?

No, it's because they love cancer.

Armstrong 1 minute back according to Sporza.

 

[franciep10]

Didn't expect this so early

 

[auscyclefan94]

I think van den broeck will go very well!

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

...because he just got dropped on the first Cat 1 climb? Maybe?

Don't write him off, that's all I'm saying.

 

[Thee_chisa]

This is the harder one though. I think if LA can make it back on the descent, he'll be fine on the last climb.

we'll see

 

[Publicus]

Was that Vino bringing bottles to Dani/AC/Paolo?

Yes. You have to love that guy. He's a fighter.

 

[python]

people lance took 4th in the prologue. have some respect

 

[movingtarget]

Astana will be shouting the sky boys tonight. Armstrong will get back and drop off again on the next climb.

 

[ak-zaaf]

I think van den broeck will go very well!

Are you trying to praise him to death?