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

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May 22, 2014
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Every team are now gonna try throw an "O'Connor" into the breaks from here on in so I don't think this is over yet

Look at G Martin doing it every day lol. Was basically 4 mins back on the also rans before the weekend, now it's less than 2 mins from them and a podium spot.

Gaudu and Lutsenko might chance their luck at some point, UAE aren't going to chase down so why not.

Same for Bilbao and Cattaneo.

What's up with the "fignon84" hashtag? What does that mean?

Presumably in reference to the absolute domination that's going on. Not sure we'll see 10mins+ but it honestly looks like he could.
 
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May 25, 2018
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Watching O'Connor today has cemented that AG2R it in my head as a great kit.
I wasn't sure at first as it was very plain compared to older kits from AG2R but the simple white design when paired with gleaming white helmets, bikes, arm warmers and all the other gear is amazing
 
Jul 13, 2012
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Look at G Martin doing it every day lol. Was basically 4 mins back on the also rans before the weekend, now it's less than 2 mins from them and a podium spot.

Gaudu and Lutsenko might chance their luck at some point, UAE aren't going to chase down so why not.

Same for Bilbao and Cattaneo.



Presumably in reference to the absolute domination that's going on. Not sure we'll see 10mins+ but it honestly looks like he could.

Ya, I feel the only person they'll definitely chase down immediately is Carapaz. Maybe Mas or Uran too would fall into that category (if they attacked) but I'd see them as more UAE just controlling the gap rather than an immediate response.
 
Jun 12, 2016
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Sonny Colbrelli winning the green jersey would be beautiful.

For a sprinter to fight like that - and succeed - for third place on a 2000m alpine summit just to get green jersey points is incredible. He defeated Quintana, Higuita, Martin, Woods, Poels in a stage in the Alps with 5 categorised climbs - including a HC, and two Cat 1s. Magnificent.

Most riders don't even show that level of commitment for the yellow jersey.

Whatever about the weather, we will see if Sonny gets sunnier day by day.
 
Feb 20, 2012
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Sonny Colbrelli winning the green jersey would be beautiful.

For a sprinter to fight like that - and succeed - for third place on a 2000m alpine summit just to get green jersey points is incredible. He defeated Quintana, Higuita, Martin, Woods, Poels in a stage in the Alps with 5 categorised climbs - including a HC, and two Cat 1s. Magnificent.

Most riders don't even show that level of commitment for the yellow jersey.

Whatever about the weather, we will see if Sonny gets sunnier day by day.
Sadly the green jersey got completely rigged towards flat sprinters because they wanted to stop Sagan from winning.
 
Dec 6, 2013
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100 ish riders 'on the bus' today 30+ min down! Some surprising names on that list. Maybe they are just strategizing for days to come.
 
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Sonny Colbrelli winning the green jersey would be beautiful.

For a sprinter to fight like that - and succeed - for third place on a 2000m alpine summit just to get green jersey points is incredible. He defeated Quintana, Higuita, Martin, Woods, Poels in a stage in the Alps with 5 categorised climbs - including a HC, and two Cat 1s. Magnificent.

Most riders don't even show that level of commitment for the yellow jersey.

Whatever about the weather, we will see if Sonny gets sunnier day by day.
o_O
 
Apr 30, 2011
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Sadly the green jersey got completely rigged towards flat sprinters because they wanted to stop Sagan from winning.
To elaborate: In 2015 they changed the points for the flat stages from 45-35-30-26-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2 to 50-30-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2. So doubled the difference between 1st and 2nd/3rd.
 
Jul 4, 2016
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Sonny Colbrelli winning the green jersey would be beautiful.

For a sprinter to fight like that - and succeed - for third place on a 2000m alpine summit just to get green jersey points is incredible. He defeated Quintana, Higuita, Martin, Woods, Poels in a stage in the Alps with 5 categorised climbs - including a HC, and two Cat 1s. Magnificent.

Most riders don't even show that level of commitment for the yellow jersey.

Whatever about the weather, we will see if Sonny gets sunnier day by day.
Not sure if it's funnier if you're serious or taking the piss
 
Apr 16, 2009
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I disagree. Carapaz has not impressed this Tour. He hasn’t put any time into Mas, Uran, Lutzenco (I’m sure I butchered that…sorry) on the mountain stages and got crushed in the ITT. Roglic has never concerned himself with Mas and co. They’re not on his level.
Things are very weird in this Tour. The race has been very aggressive and the weather horrendous. I think Rog is above Carapaz and Thomas is done. To me Thomas was done before the Tour anyway. So I am not changing my opinion after this Tour.
 
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Apr 16, 2009
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Did Ineos think they were going to crack Pogacar or just riding in their race for second as if Pogacar is a ghost?
Carapaz is not even in the podium. They still have to ride hard for it!
Race against Pogacar is done and dusted unless a catastrophe happens. All teams know that.
 
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Sep 27, 2014
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Horrible attritional days racing but can't help thinking that for the second day running the GC group was too happy to huddle together and just get round, whilst others - some in inexplicably poor form - were happy to drop to the grupetto. Can't remember a tour like this.

It's a victory lap for Pog. Chapeau to O'Connor, Cattaneo and Colbrelli, and Nairo for giving it a go.
 
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I just finished watching the stage. I think Bahrain should adjust the schedule of Colbrelli for next year. Instead of going for the green jersey he should aim for the yellow jersey. With Padun at his side he should be really protected.
isn't Bahrain in Eastern Europe? (Baku was this week)
oh sorry I forgot they are run by a Slovenian...why not Colbrelli for yellow this year...still time