Tour de France Tour de France 2023, stage 8: Libourne - Limoges, 200.7k

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Judgmental much?

Yes. It's one of my privileges as a fat sofaspectator that has never competed at the highest level in the sport to cast premature judgement over professional athletes.

 

[gregrowlerson]

Yes. It's one of my privileges as a fat sofaspectator that has never competed at the highest level in the sport to cast premature judgement over professional athletes.

You're not fat. It's just the rainbow bands.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

Cav looked like he almost died after that stage though a win is a win as they say.

I was referring to the WC RR - not a 'stage'.
But ofcourse was a joke - Cav has no chance today.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

Just bumped in. Seems like a nice cozy stage in beautiful sourroundings, just like I remember myself driving by in 1988 and next day witnissing my compatriot winning the Puy de Dôme stage.
In fact my first Limoge stage watch not being live attendant along the parcours (missed the one last time LeTour was here), so personally a special sensation having a look 'from the outside'

 

[RobertCrawley]

Old school chalkboard!

 

[Kwaremonster]

I don't get why Van der Poel is nor allowed to go for this one and is okay with that. Giving back to your loyal friend and teammate philipsen on flat stages is one thing, but stage seems to suit him to a tee.

 

[Netserk]

It amazes me that Pedersen tried to get in the break. This finish should suit him well from the peloton.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Quick Step has not won anything, and they are accustomed to winning a lot. I think Alaphillipe will give us a show today.

 

[KZD]

Despite what Roodhooft said I hope that Van der Poel has at least the freedom to go for this. This is quite possibly his best chance for a stage win in this Tour and its in his grandfather's own region.

I will go with Girmay for this one.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

It amazes me that Pedersen tried to get in the break. This finish should suit him well from the peloton.

I assume the team wasn't sure if it was going to be a bunch sprint or for a breakaway, and since he isn't the fastest sprinter in the race, I think it made sense to give it a go.

 

[Potomac]

Judgmental much

its a cycling forum, the only reason to post is to make a judgement, a judgement so important the world needs to see it.

 

[RobertCrawley]

MVDP said this morning he's working for JtD today.

 

[veganrob]

Quick Step has not won anything, and they are accustomed to winning a lot. I think Alaphillipe will give us a show today.

that would be nice

 

[Potomac]

Chateau Fail

 

[laarsland]

It's a sad reminder of Sagan's demise that he would be a shoo-in for this stage for five years, but now he's not even mentioned.

 

[Red Rick]

...

Did Pog join that group?

 

[SHAD0W93]

Looks like you’re already watching but AF popping off @Netserk but Cav isn’t dropped.

 

[RobertCrawley]

It's a sad reminder of Sagan's demise that he would be a shoo-in for this stage for five years, but now he's not even mentioned.

He's completely disappeared in the peloton for his last TdF.

 

[Potomac]

It's a sad reminder of Sagan's demise that he would be a shoo-in for this stage for five years, but now he's not even mentioned.

The world feed, went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on.....about Sagan earlier

 

[Boehmand]

As predicted, those that contested the intermediate sprint, would carry on as a break

Jumbo chasing tells me the want today for WvA/Laporte.

 

[Red Rick]

...

Did Pog join that group?

Nah just too many white shirts.

 

[Trofonios]

Seriously Alpecin Deceuninck? Mathieu burning matches in vain.

 

[Potomac]

Sprinter's break? Who will do the work?

 

[RobertCrawley]

92 F/33 C tomorrow on the Puy de Dôme. This will be an ideal opportunity for Jonas to put time in Pogi. If he doesn't, it will be a big blow to his chances.

 

[dazaau]

Nah just too many white shirts.

My take on it was it was for wout. There was no one in that group Jonas cares about