Tour de France Tour de France 2021, Stage 9: Cluses – Tignes, 144.9 km

[perico]

Who are the podium contenders at this point? It seems to be chaos behind Pogacar (and Carapaz).

For all his attacks, Carapaz has nothing to show for it. He’s still in the same place with the rest of them.
honestly any of the following could end up on the podium and it wouldn’t shock me, and I’m sure I left a few out too


**** Carapaz, Uran, Mas, Gaudu
*** 1/2 Kelderman
*** Lutsenko, Vingegard

 

[Tim Cahill]

Too easy for the Colombians at these heights

 

[Netserk]

Now:

44 PTS - Quintana
41 PTS - Woods
33?? PTS - Poels

Poels got 6 points on Pré.

Updated KOM standings:

44 PTS - Quintana
41 PTS - Woods
39 PTS - Poels

 

[ngent41]

For all his attacks, Carapaz has nothing to show for it. He’s still in the same place with the rest of them.
honestly any of the following could end up on the podium and it wouldn’t shock me, and I’m sure I left a few out too


**** Carapaz, Uran, Mas,
*** 1/2 Kelderman
*** Lutsenko, Vingegard

With the way the tour has gone so far, anyone in the top 20 might podium if they find themself in the right break

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Ala looks cold and miserable

 

[Netserk]

O'Connor in a Colombian sandwich.

 

[perico]

When is the last time that the weather was this miserable for the entirety of the Alps? It’s been a while and I honestly can’t remember.

 

[Netserk]

Virtual yellow for O'Connor now!

 

[TourOfSardinia]

O Connor virtual leader

 

[Salvarani]

It is cold, might see some riders crack big time on the last climb I think

 

[Netserk]

Too hot for Quintana to race with a jersey on in this weather!

 

[Devil's Elbow]

When is the last time that the weather was this miserable for the entirety of the Alps? It’s been a while and I honestly can’t remember.

Giro 2013? Much longer timespan too.

 

[Billie]

Nario already preparing to wear the maillot à pois.

 

[ice&fire]

Too hot for Quintana to race with a jersey on in this weather!

Masterclass on how to change clothes on the bike.

 

[BlueRoads]

Oh my, the German ES commentary today so clueless. Even if O'Connor doesn't get yellow today, maybe a podium spot is possible and not worthless, guys...?

 

[Netserk]

Masterclass on how to change clothes on the bike.

At least he didn't have to change shorts.

 

[topt]

Roglic must be really happy he didnt start today

 

[Billie]

O'Conner now has 5 minute gap on everyone but Tadej in GC.

Forgot Martin and Poels.

 

[Salvarani]

Colbrelli just wanna get to the finish as fast as possible. Maybe not a bad idea today.

 

[Netserk]

O'Conner now has 5 minute gap on everyone but Tadej in GC.

Half of that at the finish? Or maybe less than that.

 

[Eeslliw]

Sonny aka moutain goat, when needed even hockey defenceman

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Are you allowed to ride without numbers? They are often covered, but Quintana has removed the jersey with numbers on it.

 

[Stelvio]

Too hot for Quintana to race with a jersey on in this weather!

I hope they asked permission first, according to Eurosport that is not allowed.

Added: And he has also littered twice (outside trash zones) today.

 

[dgodave]

And the gloves come on!

 

[Netserk]

Are you allowed to ride without numbers? They are often covered, but Quintana has removed the jersey with numbers on it.

The Danish commentators just mentioned that the commisaires in yesterday's communique highlighted that (that the teams should make sure to have the race numbers on and visible).