The Sky-Con-O-Meter. Predictions on how much more ridiculous they can get

[djpbaltimore]

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Dawg to win the first MTF by 1 minute.

Thomas to become the new Porte and finish on the podium.

Froome to contest for a bunch sprint somewhere for fun.

great post the sceptic.

I'll admit it. I was totally wrong. You were right. That was ridiculous.

 

[the sceptic]

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Doubt it can get more ridiculous than this. Maybe Thomas in 3rd place.

Thomas will drop Contador on every MTF from now on. Podium in Paris.

 

[BigMac]

This is disgraceful. There's not even room for an occasional 'LMAO' or 'ROFL' anymore. This is down right insulting and disgusting. Call the FBI. Tip the Interpol. I'm done with this Tour bar flat stages.

Sky 1-2-3 is Paris is not even a wild thought anymore with the levels os shamelessness displayed here.

 

[Amsterhammer]

Yeah, his team "rode such a good race". Zombie stick insect.

 

[Catwhoorg]

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This is disgraceful. There's not even room for an occasional 'LMAO' or 'ROFL' anymore. This is down right insulting and disgusting. Call the FBI. Tip the Interpol. I'm done with this Tour bar flat stages.

Sky 1-2-3 is Paris is not even a wild thought anymore with the levels os shamelessness displayed here.

It is a little bit of a reach, they only have 2 riders that can make the podium.

LRP was 44 mins adrift at the start of today.

 

[hfer07]

today we can say SKY has raised their own standards

One & Two

 

[Kwibus]

I thought that things like this... These spectaculair performances couldnt bother me anymore and that I would just continue to enjoy the race no matter what.

So today actually hit me hard... Real hard.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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Yeah, his team "rode such a good race". Zombie stick insect.

The false modesty is kind of sickening.

 

[naviman]

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I thought that things like this... These spectaculair performances couldnt bother me anymore and that I would just continue to enjoy the race no matter what.

So today actually hit me hard... Real hard.

I'm a slight Froome fan simply because I'm British. Today was disgusting. I was so looking forward to seeing the big riders against each other. First Nibali falls which was kind of expected. Then Contador and I'm like "ok but he's just coming off the Giro". Then Tejay goes which is whatever. Then Froome attacks Quintana from 7km away and I think finally we're going to see some actual racing. But nope, he drops Quintana and then bloody PORTE COMES UP AND BEATS QUINTANA. Not to mention Geraint patting Valverde on the back sympathetically like he's on a casual ride. I'm speechless.

 

[Red Lobster]

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I thought that things like this... These spectaculair performances couldnt bother me anymore and that I would just continue to enjoy the race no matter what.

So today actually hit me hard... Real hard.

You and I are in exactly the same place.

 

[Saint Unix]

Reigning E3 champion Thomas riding alongside Valverde up the mountains like he's a parent making sure their kid stays upright on their first ride without the training wheels on.

I can't get over the image of them crossing the line. It was almost a bigger insult than Froome's usual p*sstake. At least we've seen the Froome thing before and mentally prepared ourselves for it.

 

[meat puppet]

Hilarious times. The only way this gets more ridiculous is that combined with yesterday's data leak Froome's Tour turns into a character suicide anytime soon.

 

[Amsterhammer]

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Yeah, his team "rode such a good race". Zombie stick insect.

The false modesty is kind of sickening.

You know Flo, I'm actually surprised at myself for being as outraged as I am. I am literally livid. The only positive aspect of this dark day has been Gesink's return from the dead.

 

[bikinggirl]

I would like to hear Mr. Crookson`s comments on todays stage?

 

[rsergio007]

We'll get to see the Sky motorhome opening the road, plowing the hills away, with Froome drafting behind it whilst receiving continuos blood supply.

 

[gunara]

I love all the new threads, too bad some are too short lived. Suddenly I can't bring myself to look at the PRR section, it's us getting fooled and talking BS about a BS so massive. Yet I have a lot of laugh reading/listening to some media lauding this great day of cycling or else reporting a very normal race in France. I don't care if it's just the sound of someone vomiting after watching this, but anything that balance out the applause from the other side is good

 

[S2Sturges]

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I would like to hear Mr. Crookson`s comments on todays stage?

What is that word for shocked, horrified and delighted all at the same time......

 

[doperhopper]

Now the only question is: how many TV broadcasters will announce "Tourxit" tomorrow alongside with the usual german suspects?

 

[Benotti69]

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Reigning E3 champion Thomas riding alongside Valverde up the mountains like he's a parent making sure their kid stays upright on their first ride without the training wheels on.

I can't get over the image of them crossing the line. It was almost a bigger insult than Froome's usual p*sstake. At least we've seen the Froome thing before and mentally prepared ourselves for it.

Reigning E3 champions are proven GT stars in the making.....................

 

[WillemS]

I'm not sure if I want to watch any more.

Preparing........................................done
Loading up.......................................done
Activating Full Alien Mode.......................done
Annihilating the field...........................done
Showing the world you just don't care.....in progress

 

[WildspokeJoe]

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I thought that things like this... These spectaculair performances couldnt bother me anymore and that I would just continue to enjoy the race no matter what.

So today actually hit me hard... Real hard.

I'm a slight Froome fan simply because I'm British. Today was disgusting. I was so looking forward to seeing the big riders against each other. First Nibali falls which was kind of expected. Then Contador and I'm like "ok but he's just coming off the Giro". Then Tejay goes which is whatever. Then Froome attacks Quintana from 7km away and I think finally we're going to see some actual racing. But nope, he drops Quintana and then bloody PORTE COMES UP AND BEATS QUINTANA. Not to mention Geraint patting Valverde on the back sympathetically like he's on a casual ride. I'm speechless.

I think this is my sentiment as well. I was expecting a slightly more competitive day. But when Froome goes with 6/7KM TO GO.(After most of the favorites where already on the rivet) You can't help but shake your head. No tactics. No Drama. Just peg it and let the soldiers fall where they may.

Today is the first day in a long time where I was like what's the point of watching. The race for the jersey save an injury/crash is for the most part over. The green jersey is a snoozer and the polka-dot was sterile long ago.

I guess the reason why the clinic is so popular is because it's the only drama left in the sport. Who is doing what and when will they get caught.

I too noticed Thomas patting Valverde - Thomas could have easily out sprinted Valverde and would have made it 1-2-4 for SKY.

 

[Jim2784]

How about people look at it this way,

Nibali: Everyone and their mom knew he'd go bang today.
Contador: The reason he did the Giro is because he knew he could'nt beat an inform and uninjured Froome & Quintana, plus he's not 100%
TJVG: He did better than I expected him too, honestly!!!!
Quintana: He will be seen to better effect in a proper mountain stage, a stage you generally associate with the Alps oh and in week 3.

Froome: Whens he's in alien mode he's unbeatable, deal with it people. Anyway in week 3 he'll be tiring and deft defending his position.
Porte: Is a fantastic GC rider in his own right, he just lacks consistency. It's not as though he did'nt do something similar in2013.


Gesink: I'm sorry now but his ride today was deft from out of the blue, in recent years anyway. Surely question marks about him too ??
Thomas: He has changed his physique to better suit the mountains but he'll pay for it tomorrow and Thursday, question marks still to answer though!!!!

Q abuse.....yawn

 

[naviman]

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How about people look at it this way,

Nibali: Everyone and their mom knew he'd go bang today.
Contador: The reason he did the Giro is because he knew he could'nt beat an inform and uninjured Froome & Quintana, plus he's not 100%
TJVG: He did better than I expected him too, honestly!!!!
Quintana: He will be seen to better effect in a proper mountain stage, a stage you generally associate with the Alps oh and in week 3.

Froome: Whens he's in alien mode he's unbeatable, deal with it people. Anyway in week 3 he'll be tiring and deft defending his position.
Porte: Is a fantastic GC rider in his own right, he just lacks consistency. It's not as though he did'nt do something similar in2013.


Gesink: I'm sorry now but his ride today was deft from out of the blue, in recent years anyway. Surely question marks about him too ??
Thomas: He has changed his physique to better suit the mountains but he'll pay for it tomorrow and Thursday, question marks still to answer though!!!!

Q abuse.....yawn

lol so basically the most suspicious in your eyes is........ Gesink..?

seems legit

 

[Pantani Attacks]

You have to think, how long will the Team Sky guys, especially Froome live after their careers are done. It wouldn't surprise me if we wake up one morning in the next year to find "Chris Froome died in his sleep"

 

[Jim2784]

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How about people look at it this way,

Nibali: Everyone and their mom knew he'd go bang today.
Contador: The reason he did the Giro is because he knew he could'nt beat an inform and uninjured Froome & Quintana, plus he's not 100%
TJVG: He did better than I expected him too, honestly!!!!
Quintana: He will be seen to better effect in a proper mountain stage, a stage you generally associate with the Alps oh and in week 3.

Froome: Whens he's in alien mode he's unbeatable, deal with it people. Anyway in week 3 he'll be tiring and deft defending his position.
Porte: Is a fantastic GC rider in his own right, he just lacks consistency. It's not as though he did'nt do something similar in2013.


Gesink: I'm sorry now but his ride today was deft from out of the blue, in recent years anyway. Surely question marks about him too ??
Thomas: He has changed his physique to better suit the mountains but he'll pay for it tomorrow and Thursday, question marks still to answer though!!!!

Q abuse.....yawn

lol so basically the most suspicious in your eyes is........ Gesink..?

seems legit

Nah Thomas slightly more...I think people are pissed as the tour is over!!! If Quintana had finished 5 seconds down, no one would of said a thing about Froome!!! Still would of questioned SKY, but the cycling world hate them anyway.