Tony Gallopin thread

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Will the Frenchman show something good in the next Tour de France? What are his possibilities in uphill sprints,..? Or pure servant?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I like Gallopin and hopefully he can get a win soon while on Shack.

There aren't many uphill sprints (zero iirc) in this year's tour, so winning a stage will have to come from a bunch sprint where the heavies are gone or from a break.

The break opportunities will likely depend on Schlecks GC ambitions imo, but in any case I think they will be few.

 

[Afrank]

Already have a Gallopin thread.
http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=19986&highlight=Tony+Gallopin

In terms of bunch finishes I'd say Gallopins best chances of a high placing will lie in stage 2 (maybe), 3, 5, and 6. I could see him, and hope he does, get in a couple breakaways too. His best chance at a stage win I would say will be from breakaways.

Don't think he'll end up having to do work for Schleck too much. Unless Schleck has come into great form and ends up contending, which I think is unlikely. Radioshack should focus on putting riders like Gallopin in breaks and going for stage wins that way IMO.

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

Radioshack should focus on putting riders like Gallopin in breaks and going for the team classification that way IMO.

Fixed.

 

[Christian]

What are his chances for the National Championships, does the parcours suit him?

I would be happy for him but dread ever seeing that jersey, could you imagine??!

 

[trevim]

Great rider overall. It's a shame he lacks the killer instinct.

 

[Nastyy]

So, how long before the French start hyping Tony as the next French Tour winner? Really impressive today, though I doubt he can continue this all the way to Paris but still a great sight seeing Contador etc drop before Gallopin.

Tomorrow's stage should suit him well if the break doesn't stick.