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SeriousSam said:According to Walsh, Thomas had the ride of the day.
Catwhoorg said:Lets see how the NOP and Mo situation pans out.
That could embolden a few outlets.
The Hitch said:vedrafjord said:the sceptic said:Landa to sign for sky? loll
I think one of the first things that really made me doubt Vaughters as a manager was way back in 2009 when it was reported he was trying to sign Contador after that year's TdF, where his ascent of Verbier was so thermonuclear my only frame of reference would be something like the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsar_Bomba - if you're trying to run a clean team you don't sign riders doing blatantly doped performances.
And now apparently Sky want to sign the 2015 equivalent of Ricco
Now?
You do know back in 2009 when Vaughters was trying to sign Contador, Brailsford signed Wiggins
who on that very same Verbier climb
And you think its only now when they try to sign Landa that it is dodgy?
veganrob said:Maybe Landa passed Brailsfords "look him in the eye" test. That is after all the defining test.
You forgot the signed document test or the swear on the Bible/mother testthe delgados said:veganrob said:Maybe Landa passed Brailsfords "look him in the eye" test. That is after all the defining test.
Yeah, he looked him in the eye and no one laughed for at least 20 seconds.
He's good to go.
No_Balls said:Walsh better keep up because things moving fast as Froome tells us just the other day this era will stand the test of time and sir Dave is on the brink of recruiting dawgs own Roberto Heras. He simply cant go on like before.
I suspect a bit of a syntax error for the poor chap.
heart_attack_man said:No_Balls said:Walsh better keep up because things moving fast as Froome tells us just the other day this era will stand the test of time and sir Dave is on the brink of recruiting dawgs own Roberto Heras. He simply cant go on like before.
I suspect a bit of a syntax error for the poor chap.
Has anyone asked Walsh his thoughts on this on twitter? I would, but you know... /blocked
The much-discussed motorhome of Team Sky remains a factor in the endless quest for marginal gains with the British team. Director sportif Servais Knaven explained to Cyclingnews that the team is now using it for meetings and when possible to provide riders with the comfort of a single room.
Team Sky is still making the best of its motorhome at this Tour de France, however, although it’s unclear whether there are one or two vehicles in use. The team appears to be using them for meetings, as breakfast and dining room and as dorms for their staff, freeing up space that allows some riders to have their own rooms.
Saint Unix said:How many watts do you gain from having meetings in a single room?
Benotti69 said:Richie Porte peaks during training on the Madone in March (1 minute faster than Armstrong)and in July loses 3:08 on a 2k climb during the Tour.......
42x16ss said:He needs to be fresh for the TTT, Thomas, Roche and Stannard have been worked hard and they need some horsepower.
Dear Wiggo said:Benotti69 said:Richie Porte peaks during training on the Madone in March (1 minute faster than Armstrong)and in July loses 3:08 on a 2k climb during the Tour.......
Anyone not needed should cruise that climb to save as much as possible for the TTT the following day.
Yep. Glad to see a few people have realised that Porte's race doesn't start in earnest until the TTT, same as Poels Roche and Konig.pastronef said:Dear Wiggo said:Benotti69 said:Richie Porte peaks during training on the Madone in March (1 minute faster than Armstrong)and in July loses 3:08 on a 2k climb during the Tour.......
Anyone not needed should cruise that climb to save as much as possible for the TTT the following day.
thanks DearWiggo, sometimes intelligence prevails