Teams & Riders Thibaut Pinot discussion thread

[IndianCyclist]

Had he not lost that time we would have 1-2 both French.

 

[Bardamu]

Congrats Tonton

 

[Saint Unix]

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Had he not lost that time we would have 1-2 both French.

Probably still will in the end. A lot of opportunities left for Pinot to make up the time he's lost, and he looks stronger than everyone ahead of him in the GC at the moment. His deficit isn't that big, especially not if Alaphilippe does indeed fade in the end like we're all still expecting.

 

[LaFlorecita]

YES missed the stage but what an amazing result!
The future looks bright

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

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The most remarkable thing about the current incarnation of Pinot is just how often he wins. In the last less than 11 months he has ten wins. That’s the kind of return you get from a top sprinter or whoever the best puncheur is in a given period, rather than what we expect from a GC climber. Better still those wins include a Monument, three GT stages, a couple of minor stage races and a semi classic. He is winning in bulk, but his wins are also prestigious and varied. He has really come into his own as one of the top riders in the peloton.

 

[Red Rick]

Really hope he keeps this form without any more bad luck.

 

[Koronin]

I'm very happy for Pinot getting the stage win. If only he hadn't have lost time in the crosswinds. He's on great form right now and hopefully he can hold it throughout the rest of the Tour.

 

[Scarponi]

Clearly the strongest climber shame he did not strike out a bit earlier

 

[movingtarget]

Fine win. He looks one of the best on the climbs so far.

 

[Tonton]

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Fine win. He looks one of the best on the climbs so far.

...and so far so good .

Yeah, yeah, yeah, the crosswinds. The freaking roundabout. Costly, but it ignited some raw, animal instinct in Tibopino. The rest day interview that some here misinterpreted was very clear: Thibaut vowed that he would remember it comes the ITT and the Tourmalet. And he did it. So much for lacking of a killer instinct; what a bullsh...you don't make it to this level if you're soft. But you don't have to be an AHole either. He's a nice guy, but on a bike he's mean, ruthless. GDL anyone?

Jalaphilippe is getting the attention: great. Now Thibaut can go about his business, make this a redemption Tour. Crowds are chanting his name. Vai Tibopino, before the race you said that you wanted to show "the true Thibaut Pinot" and you're doing it.

I have always believed in Thibaut Pinot. And I saw a guy who gets knocked down and gets back up, you know the rest, Stallone put it better than me. That's a Champion. Allez Thibaut!

 

[SafeBet]

I think it's time to stop thinking about the crosswinds. Things like that happen in GTs. He's still in a very good position to win the Tour and he must go for it. Big day ahead.

 

[yaco]

He needs to be bold but at the same time patient - He's need to pick his moments.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

What a hero

 

[Simurgh]

However the Tour should end, this journey has been a pleasure to be a part of!

 

[Alexandre B.]

Please, please, win the Tour.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Amazing today!

Not for the echelon stage, he would pretty much have won by now. Two levels above G. Thomas. Just need to slowly chip away in the Alps as well and he has done it!

 

[jsem94]

Would be amazing. I'm so rooting for him now.

 

[Tonton]

Tibo kind of looked like Contador in the final 7 km .

I'm sooooo happy! What a Tour!

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Would be amazing. I'm so rooting for him now.

Everyone is rooting for Tipo!

Think he could have done bigger damage. He attacked with about 1 km left of the really hard climb, but you can't have it all.

 

[Red Rick]

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Would be amazing. I'm so rooting for him now.

Everyone is rooting for Tipo!

Think he could have done bigger damage. He attacked with about 1 km left of the really hard climb, but you can't have it all.

Think that applies more to yesterday.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Tibo is in it to win it despite the time loss. Chapeau!

 

[IndianCyclist]

great racing. Finally delivering what he has always promised

 

[Valv.Piti]

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Would be amazing. I'm so rooting for him now.

Everyone is rooting for Tipo!

Think he could have done bigger damage. He attacked with about 1 km left of the really hard climb, but you can't have it all.

Think that applies more to yesterday.

Think he was scared of blowing the stage win on Tourmalet. I kinda understand that.

 

[movingtarget]

Pinot looking strong and getting more time back.

 

[Rollthedice]

Pino reached his highest level last Autumn, improving that little bit needed to be truly great. He and his team got the preparation for this Tour right managing to reach that same level when it's needed, in July. All he needs now is to keep cool and be brave, he is the strongest rider in the race.