TDF Podium

[I Love To Dope]

TJ would be super cool and likable if Cadel didn't rub off on him so much. Hopefully he develops a less excuse driven personality and says cool stuff in the future.

Maybe get a team that matches his abilities? 3 guys shouldn't pop bridging a ~30 second gap going downhill.

 

[The Hegelian]

2. Valverde
3. Pinot

The former will be dogged and fight-scrap all the way to Paris. The latter looks to have the best legs of the rest.

TJ fourth - will lose time in the Pyrenees, negating his possible TT gains.

Getting some undercooked chicken to Nibali would be an awesome plan.

 

[yespatterns]

I think Piti has burned too many bridges and has shown weakness. Can't see anyone putting up with his wheel suck very much anymore.

 

[Warhawk]

TJ would be super cool and likable if Cadel didn't rub off on him so much. Hopefully he develops a less excuse driven personality and says cool stuff in the future.

Maybe get a team that matches his abilities? 3 guys shouldn't pop bridging a ~30 second gap going downhill.

Well, Atapuma was a big loss for them. Stetina's not bad but they'd be a lot better off with both of them there.

 

[movingtarget]

Van Garderen and Peraud.

 

[Pantani_lives]

I think Valverde will go down in the Pyrenees and Bardet will fall short in the time trial, so I voted Pinot and TJ.

 

[cineteq]

It's looking more and more like Bardet and Van Garderen.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2014...beating-back-bronchitis-holding-ground_337179

 

[Jspear]

It's looking more and more like Bardet and Van Garderen.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2014...beating-back-bronchitis-holding-ground_337179

Do you know if Bardet has done anything to improve his TT? Looking at his results from this year and last, he will loose huge chunks of time if he hasn't improved.

 

[cineteq]

Do you know if Bardet has done anything to improve his TT? Looking at his results from this year and last, he will loose huge chunks of time if he hasn't improved.

And Pinot has improved? 3 mountain stages still to go, right?

 

[Jspear]

And Pinot has improved? 3 mountain stages still to go, right?

Well whether he has improved or not Pinot is a good bit better than Bardet. If he stays close in the mountains....he has a high chance of overtaking him.

 

[Pantani_lives]

If it's true that Valverde lost time because of problems with his gear, he and TJ might make the podium. In that case the French might finish 4th, 5th and 6th, and Richard Virenque would still be the last Frenchman on the podium.

By the way I'm convinced that Bardet lies about his age. He looks only 16.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

My heart says Peraud and Bardet

 

[maxmartin]

My heart says Peraud and Bardet

and your brain?

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

and your brain?

Vino and Kashechkin

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Vino and Kashechkin

Vino would have been in the lead, and Kash on a safe 2nd. Nibbles to ride for third

My brain says Valverde and Garderen. young Frenchies to loose out big time in last tt, and Peraud to crack in a 3 week mtf finish.

 

[Afrank]

By the way I'm convinced that Bardet lies about his age. He looks only 16.

I think there are a few pros lying about their age. Chaves is 12 I think.

 

[Netserk]

Vino would have been in the lead, and Kash on a safe 2nd. Nibbles to ride for third

My brain says Valverde and Garderen. young Frenchies to loose out big time in last tt, and Peraud to crack in a 3 week mtf finish.

Pinot won't lose that much time. Nothing compared to what he'll take on the two MTFs left.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Looks like my two choices have just left the podium

 

[Moviefan1203]

Tejay lost his podium today. I'm so heartbroken.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Van Garderen going down so hard today was a surprise. Maybe 60s, but this a big blow.

Too bad about Bardet also, but this is racing.

 

[Fzotrlool]

1. Nibali
2. Valverde
3. Peraud
4. Pinot
5. Bardet
6. König
7. Ten Dam
8. Tejay
9. Zubeldia
10. Fränk Schleck

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Frank taking six minutes on Mollema is a lot when considering the last ITT.

Could happen with a bad day I guess.

 

[SeriousSam]

Any word yet on how Tejay thinks the most important week of his career is going?

 

[Fzotrlool]

Frank taking six minutes on Mollema is a lot when considering the last ITT.

Could happen with a bad day I guess.

I am 100% sure that Kwaitkowski will lose 10 minutes in total over the next two stages. That's one down. I have a feeling that Rolland and Mollema may be on their limit.

I hope he (Fränk) will be in a break tomorrow or the day after. A breakaway strong enough to fight for the stage victory.

They have to take some chances, they can save Zubeldia the GC.

 

[TANK91]

Most boring TDF for years, give me 2012 over this crap(2012 was bad), atleast we had strong rider their in Froome. This TDF is embarrasing all hail Nibali the TDF winner, he will be looking down to his right or left and will say, who the hell are these guys on the podium. Pinot is 2nd best climber in race, absoloute hilarious.