TDF Stage 17 - Thursday, July 22 2010, Pau - Col du Tourmalet, 174 km

[Bala Verde]

The hunt for the red potato is still on...

Ok, let's get that Tourmalet thing going, because this is boring

 

[Rob_Roy]

how long it is till the tourmalet?

Around 30km to the start of the climb.

 

[nicholaaaas]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

 

[ak-zaaf]

The hunt for the red potato is still on...

Ok, let's get that Tourmalet thing going, because this is boring

Nothing will happen

 

[Mellow Velo]

how long it is till the tourmalet?

They are hammering along.............
............at the slowest race schedule.
Sooooo, 4-30pmCET.

 

[thrawn]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

so when he attacks on the tourmalet andy will be confused and counter him instead of contador?

 

[ak-zaaf]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

It's the moral victor jersey.

 

[Publicus]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

That's the color of Astana's rain jacket.

 

[nicholaaaas]

I wouldn't follow Saxo down Alberto!!!

 

[icefire]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

To confuse Shrek

 

[Bala Verde]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

better visibility in the fog (for approaching cars)...

 

[sportzchick]

Spartacus is apparently still in that group, so Saxo might be able to turn it up abit in the valley

well to be fair if he AND O'Grady are there its not a very high tempo race!

with that weather the riders are going downhill a litttle sheepleshly

 

[auscyclefan94]

55km to the finish

Thanks guys! Just by reading your posts indicates it has been a boring day!

 

[Publicus]

They are hammering along.............
............at the slowest race schedule.
Sooooo, 4-30pmCET.

Really surprised that Saxo left it until now, but I guess the plan is to blow the race up on the flats, slow drag to the base of the Tourmalet. I'll reserve judgment at this point....

 

[The Sheep]

Good thing that Frank isn't riding today

 

[icefire]

Thanks guys! Just by reading your posts indicates it has been a boring day!

I expect boredom to last until Clasica de San Sebastian at least

 

[ak-zaaf]

I expect boredom to last until Clasica de San Sebastian at least

Jaizkibel taken twice this year, no?

 

[Mellow Velo]

The Eurosport team have talked about everything cycling, bar the race.
Says it all, so far.
Someone, somewhere in the peloton, will flick the switch and it will all light up.
The only question is when...........

 

[auscyclefan94]

Burghardt won the 17th stage of the tour exactly 2 years ago.

 

[sportzchick]

Nice try though,next time it will be cows,this was just a test...

they better get a mooove on then - not too many more chances left

 

[Bala Verde]

Jaizkibel taken twice this year, no?

Are you menchov?

 

[ak-zaaf]

The Eurosport team have talked about everything cycling, bar the race.
Says it all, so far.
Someone, somewhere in the peloton, will flick the switch and it will all light up.
The only question is when...........

Bottom of the Tourmalet. It will be carnage. We will enjoy.

 

[Ramira]

Jaizkibel taken twice this year, no?

Yiap

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/4...oute-changes-take-race-to-the-next-level.aspx

Should be quite an exciting race, but lets focus on today and saturday first.

 

[alberto.legstrong]

why is Vino wearing a yellow vest?

Sheep are attracted to yellow. When he brings the sheep AND the wild boar home, they will build a statue to him.

 

[ak-zaaf]

Are you menchov?

You're good.