They are designing anti nervousness stages like this at the beginning to lessen crashes.
? this is going to be one of the most nervous stages in years
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They are designing anti nervousness stages like this at the beginning to lessen crashes.
Most tdf have these early flat stages where there are lots of high speed pile ups. Recently they’ve opened up with medium mountain stages and it works regarding rider safety? this is going to be one of the most nervous stages in years
Arnold De Lie?Look, we all know what's going to happen here...
You don't anything about safety. Of course the peloton will be nervous but after 1 or 2 climbs, some riders will be dropped and speed is lower in climbs so less crashes. This is obvious. Do you a want a flat stage with 170 riders together with 3 km to the finish?? this is going to be one of the most nervous stages in years
I expect MVDP to approach this Tour like last year, when he used the Tour as training for Glasgow. This year, he'll use it as training for the Olympics. So he'll be the last leadout for Philipsen in sprints and then we might see him in a few breaks.How is Van der Poel approaching this Tour? I could see him being in the select group at the end or could he even get separation on the final shallower climb?
You don't anything about safety. Of course the peloton will be nervous but after 1 or 2 climbs, some riders will be dropped and speed is lower in climbs so less crashes. This is obvious. Do you a want a flat stage with 170 riders together with 3 km to the finish?
i dont what about safety? i wasn't complaining about it, these are actually my favorite types of stages. but they are the most nervous stages they do all season. everyone wants to be at the front for the climbs at the end of the stage even moreso than on a flat sprint stage. especially when the yellow jersey is on offer.
This is basically a medium mountain stage. If UAE drills the group will be strongly reduced and weakened so way less nervous than in case of the whole peleton fighting for positions.
i dont think the terrain is hard enough for that until Barbotto. the race for the front before that climb will be crazy. and all the descents after that will be as well.
I Forgot to write know. But these type of stages are perfect to open a GT. Look to the Giro!i dont what about safety? i wasn't complaining about it, these are actually my favorite types of stages. but they are the most nervous stages they do all season. everyone wants to be at the front for the climbs at the end of the stage even moreso than on a flat sprint stage. especially when the yellow jersey is on offer.
If Remco drops Pogi on stage 1, I shall send you a six pack of beer of your choice in celebration and with respect.I'm predicting Remco will attack, Pog will be the only one to hang on until he finds it all a bit too much.
I don't drink so I'll take oreo cookies instead loaded with trans fats.If Remco drops Pogi on stage 1, I shall send you a six pack of beer of your choice in celebration and with respect.
Make sure they’re the mint Oreos.I don't drink so I'll take oreo cookies instead loaded with trans fats.
Saves me money. I'll drink the beers then.I don't drink so I'll take oreo cookies instead loaded with trans fats.