Tour de France Tour de France 2020

[dutchdescent]

don't we slowly need to create a poll for the winner? less than 2 weeks out..

 

[RedheadDane]

don't we slowly need to create a poll for the winner? less than 2 weeks out..

You could even create it at regular speed.

 

[afpm90]

don't we slowly need to create a poll for the winner? less than 2 weeks out..

Why? Everyone knows that Roglic wil win.

 

[DNP-Old]

Wow, both Thomas and Froome are out.

 

[DNP-Old]

Bernal, Carapaz, Sivakov, Amador, Rowe, Kwiatkowski, Castroviejo, van Baarle

 

[Pricey_sky]

Wow, both Thomas and Froome are out.

Carapaz and Amador in, Dave B showing no mercy!

 

[Netserk]

Bernal, Carapaz, Sivakov, Amador, Rowe, Kwiatkowski, Castroviejo, van Baarle

Nice team. I will actively cheer for them for the first time in the Tour. Thank God Thomas isn't in.

 

[Krokro]

That is still a scary team indeed. Quite logical regarding Froome and G performances lately tbf.

 

[Ted Striker]

Sir Dave b is ruthless

 

[DNP-Old]

Thomas will do the Giro, Froome the Vuelta. Egan is being communicated as to being the sole leader here. Not too sure if Richie will be too happy with this.

 

[Netserk]

Thomas will do the Giro, Froome the Vuelta. Egan is being communicated as to being the sole leader here. Not too sure if Richie will be too happy with this.

One thing is the justification needed at present not to take Froome and Thomas, but surely Carapaz will also do the Giro, no?

 

[DNP-Old]

One thing is the justification needed at present not to take Froome and Thomas, but surely Carapaz will also do the Giro, no?

As of yet, no communication in regards to Richie's participation in the Giro. That said, INEOS communicated this bomb as ''3 different leaders, 3 different Grand Tours''. While it's a rather big and quick jump to conclusions, it allows room for thought and interpretation.

 

[janraaskalt]

but surely Carapaz will also do the Giro, no?

What is it, 2 weeks of recovery after the Tour de France?

 

[Lexman]

Dave B said in his video annoucement something like : that they worked out a plan which won't be the same as usual, and then a little smile...

the psychological warfare with Jumbo has begun

 

[tobydawq]

One thing is the justification needed at present not to take Froome and Thomas, but surely Carapaz will also do the Giro, no?

I think the time between is just too short to make that doable.


So, there will be just one previous winner of the race on the start line, and that guy has only won one edition. That must certainly be a rarity.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Sir Dave b is ruthless

You mean he's being a leader, Movistar take note.

 

[DNP-Old]

So, few things picked up in the videos: Carapaz will be second in command, he will be targeting the yellow as well. Although it's probably normal behaviour for him, G doesn't seem all too happy with the current developments.

 

[Arked]

Very good decision by Ineos. This squad is not weaker without Froome and Thomas, but surely more motivated and hungry of success. We may see interesting tactical use of Carapaz. I think there will be no typical "Sky-train" this year.

 

[Netserk]

I think the time between is just too short to make that doable.


So, there will be just one previous winner of the race on the start line, and that guy has only won one edition. That must certainly be a rarity.

No previous winner started in 2006 as we were robbed of the Ulle-Basso showdown. No previous winner who stood on top of the podium in Paris started in 2007 and 2008.

 

[Lequack]

I think it was a necessary decision, I don't think the "let the road decide who is leader" is a good strategy, never worked for Movistar as well. I am not sure how it will work for Jumbo visma s well.

 

[tobydawq]

No previous winner started in 2006 as we were robbed of the Ulle-Basso showdown. No previous winner who stood on top of the podium in Paris started in 2007 and 2008.

I know it happened in the weird post-Armstrong era, I just said that it must be a rare occurrence.

 

[Ranagazoo]

Bernal's chances of victory just got a lot better

 

[Netserk]

2011 also only had one previous winner at the start. Same in 2012. In 2002 Armstrong was the only previous winner. No previous winner was at the start in 1999. It really isn't that unusual.

 

[bob.a.feet]

Sh*t boys, looks like Ineos aren't messing about anymore. Hoping they don't make it six in a row.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

TJV broke them. These are desperation moves and the most likely outcome is that they are messing up two big races instead of just one