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

[Danskebjerge]

What a horrible choice to change the colour of the green jersey.

 

[Aimar16]

Now Jumbo has to stay in front all day. Quite a stupid tactic.

 

[Nick2413]

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.

Or it will be a big blow to the theory that Pog is trash in the heat

 

[RobertCrawley]

Or it will be a big blow to the theory that Pog is trash in the heat

I would not say trash, but historically he has not been as great in the high heat.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

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.

Not exactly first time in bike racing history witnessing a patron floating along like the light beer in the barrel.
However, I would too like him to do some race display, if just for a few times, ao that you are not left with an uncontrollable feeling that he is taking a place for a younger and far more eager rider who would rather die with his boots on every single day.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

However, I would too like him to do some race display, if just for a few times, ao that you are not left with an uncontrollable feeling that he is taking a place for a younger and far more eager rider who would rather die with his boots on every single day.

It's TotalEnergies we're talking about, so I don't think he is.

 

[Aimar16]

Not exactly first time in bike racing history witnessing a patron floating along like the light beer in the barrel.
However, I would too like him to do some race display, if just for a few times, ao that you are not left with an uncontrollable feeling that he is taking a place for a younger and far more eager rider who would rather die with his boots on every single day.

How many guys have been at the top for more than 10 years like Sagan? Let him enjoy his last year as he wants.

 

[Skijumper Roglic fan]

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

After 2019 I thought Ala would go on to win the Tour after Rank 5. I had no idea that soon after, his best years would be behind him.

Sad story… I hope he finds joy again, soon, after his career as a pro rider…

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

After 2019 I thought Ala would go on to win the Tour after Rank 5. I had no idea that soon after, his best years would be behind him.

Sad story… I hope he finds joy again, soon, after his career as a pro rider…

To me Ala is a sad post crash story, just like Belokí, Froome and other riders with career implying effect. And until Giro this year I would've counted Roglic too. And Asgreen too, but national TT and now first week of the Tour seems he might be back, though still not at same level, still misses last 15% to be in Tour de Suisse '22 pre-crash top shape.

 

[Panda Claws]

Sagan should just ride in front of the pack at around km 54 when he is still fresh and do a few wheelies like the clown he's become.

I respect his career but what an incredible drop off it has been.

 

[Trofonios]

To me Ala is a sad post crash story, just like Belokí, Froome and other riders with career implying effect. And until Giro this year I would've counted Roglic too. And Asgreen too, but national TT and now first week of the Tour seems he might be back, though still not at same level, still misses last 15% to be in Tour de Suisse '22 pre-crash top shape.

One begin to wonder if Bernal will ever get back pre-crash form.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Great chateaux!!!

 

[Salvarani]

What a horrible choice to change the colour of the green jersey.

Can barely see it or make it out, that it is the green jersey.

They should change it asap, if possible.

 

[RobertCrawley]

One begin to wonder if Bernal will ever get back pre-crash form.

That 2019 win seems like a lifetime ago.

 

[Rollthedice]

That 2019 win seems like a lifetime ago.

Yes. Unfortunately that bus collision ended a promising career.

 

[Panda Claws]

Apart from actual deaths has a greater potential career in cycling ever been snubbed by crashes?

I guess A. Schleck wasn't that different but he already seemed to be weaker than Contador ans wouldn't have been too likely to derail the Sky Train that was getting going.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

What a horrible choice to change the colour of the green jersey.

Yes, Škoda must immediately obey ASO and change their trade mark color nuance to official Maillot Vert nuance.

 

[Salvarani]

Apart from actual deaths has a greater potential career in cycling ever been snubbed by crashes?

I guess A. Schleck wasn't that different but he already seemed to be weaker than Contador ans wouldn't have been too likely to derail the Sky Train that was getting going.

We didnt get to see what he could do among the pros, but Adrien Costa comes to mind.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Apart from actual deaths has a greater potential career in cycling ever been snubbed by crashes?

Kai Reus is one example.

We didnt get to see what he could do among the pros, but Adrien Costa comes to mind.

He had already put his career on hold though,

 

[Trofonios]

What the hell is the moto doing?

 

[gregrowlerson]

That 2019 win seems like a lifetime ago.

Even that 2021 Giro seems like a different era. But really was kind of yesterday.

I'm not giving up on Egan just yet.

 

[Trofonios]

So, can Pidders be up there today? Finale seems pretty tough.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

No 35???

 

[RobertCrawley]

Yes, Škoda must immediately obey ASO and change their trade mark color nuance to official Maillot Vert nuance.

I'll be the odd man out and say I like the forest green sprinter's jersey.

 

[Trofonios]

***, collarbone!