Tour de France 2011 Stage 9: Issoire - Saint-Flour 208 km

[sportzchick]

So would I to be honest - one of my favorites

back to today - whats the weather like for the stage

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

I would actually go for Tommy V

him or hoogerland

 

[Gingerale]

so if they stay away - who is going to get it out of these guys?

this is a great break flecha, LL sanchez...

maybe casar wins stage. voeckler maybe in yellow?

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Well, comparing anyone to Vino in terms of attacking riding is plain unfair. Evans came up a lot in my eyes over the past 2 years. IMHO, he can no longer be called a wheelsucker.

To be fair it isn't like he has attacked I'n the high mountains. Probably more to do with ability than attitude

 

[Bavarianrider]

In 2004 Za´bel was second of the main group behind Klöden. So guys like Thor and Hagens hould have a good chance to win the stage.

 

[dlwssonic]

dont think the break will stay, garmin are serious about the chase and has strung out the peloton single file.

 

[kjetilraknerud]

JV says Garmin wants to defend the jersey, so another nice day at the office for Zabriskie and Navardauskas

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

dont think the break will stay, garmin are serious about the chase and has strung out the peloton single file.

yeah but on the cimbs the leading group will gain lots of time. I doubt the peloton dares to put strong tempo in the climbs

 

[Midnightfright]

yeah but on the cimbs the leading group will gain lots of time. I doubt the peloton dares to put strong tempo in the climbs

And tommy and hoogerland want be able to resist doing so.

 

[dlwssonic]

yeah but on the cimbs the leading group will gain lots of time. I doubt the peloton dares to put strong tempo in the climbs

why wouldnt OPL or BMC dare to do so? yes garmin wont as they will be scared they burn out the yellow jersey.

 

[sportzchick]

hurry the flaming up SBS - some of us want to watch the cycling!!!!! idiots!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

AC fallen?
and alone!

 

[Ryo Hazuki]

why wouldnt OPL or BMC dare to do so? yes garmin wont as they will be scared they burn out the yellow jersey.

because they wpuld drop their helpers. if bmc have 3 guys leeft after climbs or less they won't stand a chance. the course is too uch suited for attackers and 6 very strong ones are out

 

[Zoncolan]

Contador having to chase back

 

[thrawn]

AC fallen?

Yep. Crashed all by himself.

 

[Gingerale]

contador fell

 

[kjetilraknerud]

Noone dropping back to AC? Maybe CAS is their protected rider

 

[dlwssonic]

AC fallen?

HUH? AGAIN!!?!??!?!?? What an unlucky first week for him. it seems like everything is against him.

 

[craig1985]

So Garate is out, not a good tour for Rabobank.

 

[sportzchick]

contador fell

Nail it BMC!

 

[YoRUsh]

What happened there? Hit another rider or something?
Seems like we will get a nice battle for mountain points today. Go Johnny Go!

 

[Jeanne]

what??? AC crashed again?!? WTF!!!???

 

[dlwssonic]

Nail it BMC!

they wont its very unsportsmanlike.

 

[fezzer]

looked like bike trouble again. Brakes jammed or something. 2nd time this tour. Hope he didnt catch the fall with his arm

 

[dlwssonic]

So Garate is out, not a good tour for Rabobank.

just like 2009 tour. their gc contender has problems. But luckily garate saved it for them.