Tour de France Tour de France 2020 | Stage 21 (Mantes-la-Jolie - Paris, 122 km)

[richwallone]

I think today I could keep up with the peleton, maybe even go on a break... What are they cruising at? Like 25kph?

 

[Finn84]

All I know is that lot of times in Paris the win is taken by someone who is least predicted before the stage to take it.

Very true.

In the 2000s only stage win of the race in Champs:
2000 Zanini
2001 Svorada
2003 Nazon
2008 Steegmans
2017 Groenewegen
2018 Kristoff

Additionally Hushovd (2006) won prologue but not mass sprint stage and Bennati (2007) who had won from a break earlier in the final week.

 

[spalco]

“I’m angry and disgusted that no-one has shown solidarity with Kevin Reza”

Rob Hatch doesn't sound best pleased

What is he talking about?

 

[SarahtheDane]

All I know is that lot of times in Paris the win is taken by someone who is least predicted before the stage to take it.

So in true 2020 style, neither Bennett, Ewan or Van Aert will win.

 

[richwallone]

So in true 2020 style, neither Bennett, Ewan or Van Aert will win.

I hope so Let someone else enjoy the limelight, too...

 

[Brullnux]

And people were ridiculed for saying some of the contenders could have tested his legs on stage 6 when his form wasn't there and he'd crashed earlier in the stage, in order to try to reduce the number of riders in the GC battle.

One day Mas will accidentally win a Grand Tour, I'm sure of it

 

[TomLPC]

What is he talking about?

They were meant to let Kevin Reza lead them through the depart

It didn't seem to materialise

Perhaps something wasn't communicated, I'll reserve judgement but at best it's a poor look. "That's enough equality for today".

 

[spalco]

They were meant to let Kevin Reza lead them through the depart

It didn't seem to materialise

Perhaps something wasn't communicated, I'll reserve judgement but at best it's a poor look. "That's enough equality for today".

Mhm ok, would have been a nice message, yeah.

I thought there was some particular incident regarding him or something.

 

[sir fly]

Pogačar can transfer to skiing now.
Both in Alpine and flying Slovenia's experiencing a crisis.

 

[Red Rick]

I heard they were watching Roglic carefully yesterday as he had a history of jumping off hills

 

[BlueRoads]

That's my wishful thinking for him to win in Paris but it is almost impossible given his form against Ewan, WVA and Bennett this year... They look like they are "toying" with him

But actually, I mean he has not looked great at the start of the year or during the last, but he's going to do the Giro soon. That's a really tough schedule.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

So in true 2020 style, neither Bennett, Ewan or Van Aert will win.

entirely possible. lots of people are very very tired. it’s in no way a normal sprint.

in a normal sprint theres like an 80% chance either Ewan or Bennett takes it. Today I’d only really be surprised if it was someone other than those two, Sagan, WVA, Bol, Kristoff. (Now I’ve said that it will probably be some third tier sprinter nobody even remembers is here like Bonifazio or someone)

 

[SarahtheDane]

entirely possible. lots of people are very very tired. it’s in no way a normal sprint.

in a normal sprint theres like an 80% chance either Ewan or Bennett takes it. Today I’d only really be surprised if it was someone other than those two, Sagan, WVA, Bol, Kristoff. (Now I’ve said that it will probably be some third tier sprinter nobody even remembers is here like Bonifazio or someone)

What about the world champion? Or Trentin. Mezgec perhaps.

 

[RedheadDane]

So in true 2020 style, neither Bennett, Ewan or Van Aert will win.

In true 2020 style Bennett will win, George!

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

What about the world champion? Or Trentin.

sure, why not?

 

[ppanther92]

I like the idea of a "silver" or "grey" jersey

 

[IndianCyclist]

Bell Toll for Bol

 

[sir fly]

I heard they were watching Roglic carefully yesterday as he had a history of jumping off hills

Makes me think where he'd land... Wild water?

 

[richwallone]

I like the idea of a "silver" or "grey" jersey

For what? For a best rider over 30???

 

[SHAD0W93]

Very true.

In the 2000s only stage win of the race in Champs:
2000 Zanini
2001 Svorada
2003 Nazon
2008 Steegmans
2017 Groenewegen
2018 Kristoff

Additionally Hushovd (2006) won prologue but not mass sprint stage and Bennati (2007) who had won from a break earlier in the final week.

Biggest curve of all with Vino.

 

[richwallone]

It's funny how the teams that you couldn't find all 3 weeks long at the head of the race, are now "controlling" the front of the peleton... Looking at you Arkea!!!

 

[Red Rick]

I think today I could keep up with the peleton, maybe even go on a break... What are they cruising at? Like 25kph?

25kph in the peloton must be like 40W or something.

 

[RedheadDane]

For what? For a best rider over 30???

25. Basically the white jersey in reverse.

 

[search]

entirely possible. lots of people are very very tired. it’s in no way a normal sprint.

in a normal sprint theres like an 80% chance either Ewan or Bennett takes it. Today I’d only really be surprised if it was someone other than those two, Sagan, WVA, Bol, Kristoff. (Now I’ve said that it will probably be some third tier sprinter nobody even remembers is here like Bonifazio or someone)

no idea if he counts as "3rd tier" yet again, but Boasson Hagen usually does well in Paris, and finished 4-4-3-4-5 over the past five years. Maybe he can spring a surprise - although another 5th place is probably more likely

 

[Finn84]

Biggest curve of all with Vino.

Vino had won in Briançon already.