Tour de France Tour de France 2021, Stage 11: Sorgues – Malaucène, 198.9 km

[RownhamHill]

only green jersey points he won on the stage he was OTL

Oh, OK, I must have misunderstood!

I've always been a fan of Cav, so on one level on that's great news. On another though that's kind of whack - I think it's fair enough if you're only avoiding disqualification by dint of the fact that there are too many others in the same boat, the least that can happen is there can be some proper consequences - dodging disqualification, and then perhaps going onto win a points jersey doesn't feel right somehow.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Steven Kruijswijk is still in the race, had me fooled, if grand tours were 5 weeks with some 3000m climbs and no descents he'd win every one.

 

[spalco]

GC

That's domination. Holy ***. And he'll get a minute more in the end. Biggest margin since 2014 very likely, and if he beats that then biggest since Ullrich 1997.

 

[RedheadDane]

You don't deserve green if you can't finish within the time limit. Otherwise you might as well have Chris Hoy entering the Tour.

It's probably irrelevant anyway as Cavendish will finish inside the limit.

But the post that started this little convo was about hoping Cavendish wouldn't make the time cut, because he "didn't deserve green".

 

[MrTea1976]

I’m a little skeptical about how a 36-year-old can win three times. But if you love his performance that’s okay too.

Relocate elsewhere on the forum then.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Nibali +24' 38''

 

[Big Doopie]

Its pretty obvious that the Ineos doms are not firing on all cylinders but neither is Carapaz.

really? seems to me that carapaz may be exactly where he is, because that is what he is as a rider. y think he can do more?

 

[spalco]

There is no risk. The tour aren't going to strip Cav on a time call

But they could take the points away.

 

[Big Doopie]

That's domination. Holy ***. And he'll get a minute more in the end. Biggest margin since 2014 very likely, and if he beats that then biggest since Ullrich 1997.

#fignon84

 

[HelloDolly]

Pog just said he kinda blew on the climb

 

[BlueRoads]

There are really many riders in this race who are an enigma here to me. What are they here for? Are they injured from the crashes? Are they only using this as an Olympic prep? Are they simply tired?
What's up with someone like Fuglsang, if I would bet I would have put some decent money on him seriously trying to get in the break. He tried shortly, but didn't look serious.
I could have sworn the break today gets contested like five star crème brûlée, instead it seemed to be filter coffee for most riders.

 

[HelloDolly]

Also Pog said Vingegaard has a bright future !! h a ha

Vingegaard is 2 years older than him !!!

 

[jmdirt]

So, if 80 riders miss the time cut, is it the correct %?

 

[Eclipse]

I think WVA's strong TT ability was on display today, and he went to his absolute limit on the climb. I doubt he can do it again in a day or two. And he was only able to do it because he started 27 minutes down.

I'd not overlook how much work and active racing WVA did to force the break and his part in it today. Definitely doesn't get that freedom on another day but his ride was herculean today and I'd not be surprised if he was up with the best from GC had he just sat in the pack all day.

But they could take the points away.

Just don't see it happening. Cav in green is a huge feel good story (depending how into your cycling your are...) and an interest boost in the competition.

 

[Carols]

Pog just said he kinda blew on the climb

At least he's honest. I rewatched the climb and he had a Pain Face and then was gone........

 

[HelloDolly]

Would have thought Vingegaard would have caught Mollema and Ellisonde. Must be taking it easy here or just be really bad descending

It is almost impossible to catch a group when you are by yourself

Also DS at JV told him not to take any risks

 

[King Of The Wolds]

So, if 80 riders miss the time cut, is it the correct %?

Yep, they just fancy an easy day, relatively of course, and know it's safety in numbers.

 

[Rollthedice]

That's domination. Holy ***. And he'll get a minute more in the end. Biggest margin since 2014 very likely, and if he beats that then biggest since Ullrich 1997.

After the first rest day in 2014, Nibali had some 2 and a half minutes on Porte and Valverde. Pog has double that.

 

[bob.a.feet]

But the post that started this little convo was about hoping Cavendish wouldn't make the time cut, because he "didn't deserve green".

Oh sorry, I see the difference now.
I think if he stays within the limit, then he absolutely deserves green.

 

[jmdirt]

I just prefer the green to be worn by someone who deserves it.

Like the fastest sprinter?

 

[MartinGT]

Like the fastest sprinter?

Or the one with most points

 

[Tim Cahill]

The absence of supertuck makes it more difficult for a lone descent to work against a sizeable group, Van Aert is just a big lad.

 

[HelloDolly]

There are really many riders in this race who are an enigma here to me. What are they here for? Are they injured from the crashes? Are they only using this as an Olympic prep? Are they simply tired?
What's up with someone like Fuglsang, if I would bet I would have put some decent money on him seriously trying to get in the break. He tried shortly, but didn't look serious.
I could have sworn the break today gets contested like five star crème brûlée, instead it seemed to be filter coffee for most riders.

Yeah I feel the same way..its hard to comprehend

So many previously high GC riders and top riders riding around France hours down ?

 

[titan31]

I'd not overlook how much work and active racing WVA did to force the break and his part in it today. Definitely doesn't get that freedom on another day but his ride was herculean today and I'd not be surprised if he was up with the best from GC had he just sat in the pack all day.



Just don't see it happening. Cav in green is a huge feel good story (depending how into your cycling your are...) and an interest boost in the competition.

Tbf it shouldn't be a case that the rules dont apply to someone if they're big enough or bring too much money in. It'll probably happen but it should not

 

[Amazinmets87]

What a complete snoozefest.