Tour de France Tour de France 2024, Stage 9: Troyes > Troyes, 199.0 km

[Andy262]

Chapeau Anthony Turgis. Another great winner on the day. Much deserved. Tour is certainly throwing up worthy winners this year.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

Damn, just realized I'll miss the live signal today
Will try and shut down every kind of radio-/internet signal until I'll be able to watch full stage from late evening. It would be extremely underwhelming to me, if the riders does not grab out this fine chance to create the most spectacular stage of the year.

Wow.

Just finished watcing the entire stage (plan A succeeded here, haven't read or heard anything yet)

Incredible show.

So many ingredients to my full likings.

- the scenes
- the two (or more, if you will) races in one
- the heroism
- the struggles
- the misfortunes
- the tactical race
- the irrational race
- the tensions
- the annoyances
- the good laughs
- the heart attack situations

The nuances of the different strategies, individual riders, teams, for the victory, for the difference, how much gunpowder had to be burned and how much had to be saved - nomatter if for the stage or for the long run.

My heart almost stopped for Stuyven in the absolute final.
I could not have been without the less cool-minded forces in the outbreak either. A good spice for the story.

And how lucky we are to have riders as Pogi and Remco, diligent with the fountain pen to write this chapter.
And a yellow jersey worn with style - who can be against this? Not me.

But also positively surprised by Vingegaard's ability today, even though it was tough and required help from teammates (phenomenal Jorgenson! And Laporte, WvA, etc, Visma showed that it wasn't just on paper, as I actually thought).
To me fully logical that on Tratnik's bike and with the unknown factors, well under pressure, he did not empty himself in the pecular Pogi-Remco-Jonas situation. Also maybe due to Jonas maybe don't count in Rogla in the GC? Lots of thoughts here while watching..

However, I think Jonas should've taken a few alibis at the front, for his own good. The second he only makes enemies with his competitors and among cycling fans. Maybe in another era, but amongst his main competitors the contrast is huge.
But OK, wondered if maybe it was the psychological discomfort of not being on your own bike. That thought swarmed like an annoying pest in my head, but he could have shut it down with just a few alibis.

Well, terribly long day here, will be a novel if I were to sum up all my impressions and feelings of this indeed memorable stage.

Just stating that the stage didn't exactly disappoint me.

Cycling is alive.

Vive Le Tour!

 

[Sciatic]

Wow.

Just finished watcing the entire stage (plan A succeeded here, haven't read or heard anything yet)

Incredible show.

So many ingredients to my full likings.

- the scenes
- the two (or more, if you will) races in one
- the heroism
- the struggles
- the misfortunes
- the tactical race
- the irrational race
- the tensions
- the annoyances
- the good laughs
- the heart attack situations

The nuances of the different strategies, individual riders, teams, for the victory, for the difference, how much gunpowder had to be burned and how much had to be saved - nomatter if for the stage or for the long run.

My heart almost stopped for Stuyven in the absolute final.
I could not have been without the less cool-minded forces in the outbreak either. A good spice for the story.

And how lucky we are to have riders as Pogi and Remco, diligent with the fountain pen to write this chapter.
And a yellow jersey worn with style - who can be against this? Not me.

But also positively surprised by Vingegaard's ability today, even though it was tough and required help from teammates (phenomenal Jorgenson! And Laporte, WvA, etc, Vidma showed that it wasn't just on paper, as I actually thought).
To me fully logical that on Tratnik's bike and with the unknown factors, well under pressure, he did not empty himself in the pecular Pogi-Remco-Jonas situation. Also maybe due to Jonas maybe don't count in Rogla in the GC? Lots of thoughts here while watching..

However, I think Jonas should've taken a few alibis at the front, for his own good. The second he only makes enemies with his competitors and among cycling fans. Maybe in another era, but amongst his main competitors the contrast is huge.
But OK, wondered if maybe it was the psychological discomfort of not being on your own bike. That thought swarmed like an annoying pest in my head, but he could have shut it down with just a few alibis.

Well, terribly long day here, will be a novel if I were to sum up all my impressions and feelings of this indeed memorable stage.

Just stating that the stage didn't exactly disappoint me.

Cycling is alive.

Vive Le Tour!

Great post—glad you managed to watch the replay avoiding spoilers

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

Great post—glad you managed to watch the replay avoiding spoilers

Thanks
Just stepped right into it within same second I finally got the possibility, still with my blinders on
Everything worth it, watching as like "uninterrupted live signal", even undisturbed - think Harrogate '19 was last time that happened to me.

Still full of emotions - perfect with upcoming rest day to digest here

 

[Izzyeviel]

Can we appreciate that Lance flew Bradley Wiggins all the way to his Aspen home for his podcast on this stage? Thats what I call dedication.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Watching it back, Derek Gee will win a stage I think, 17 or 18 look good for it, I think he can also top 10 as well dependant on him getting in the right move in the mountains.

Did about 5 w/kg for 4.5 hours but doesn't tell the whole story, he was in the break from the gun making numerous efforts, and the only original break member to make it to the end, still managing a decent kick at the finish.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

I see no reason not to add equestrian events or calf herding competition. If you are going to stray from road racing why limit yourself!! Go all out, have random thumb tack sections or put metal ball bearings all over the road, why not jump ramps? Which rider can clear 5 parked cars? Redbull is probably pushing for something, only a few injured people and one from an unrecognized country!! Maybe have riders jump between buildings!! Or swim your bike across a river wo a bridge!!
Survivor was a popular show, why not integrate bike racing

It's road racing, not all roads are tarmacked.

 

[Danskebjerge]

I didn’t see any exaggerated wheelsucking from Vingegaard during this stage. He was up against the Strade Bianche winner, and if he ended up together with only him and possibly Evenepoel, he would have been fragile. Besides, this being a gravel stage, wheelsucking doesn’t play the same role as on other stages - just like you don’t put as much emphasis on wheelsucking in cobbles races because there are other factors to include. Since Vingegaard has had very little success in one day races which this stage was comparable to, I fully understand his and his team’s approach. Maybe they could have attacked more if Roglic was in deep trouble, but it seems he was relatively strong when it really mattered.

 

[Kazistuta]

Can we appreciate that Lance flew Bradley Wiggins all the way to his Aspen home for his podcast on this stage? Thats what I call dedication.

And such a good thing for the climate...

 

[gunara]

I cheered for Pog, and a bit of Remco, I wished Vinge burned more matches, but he didn't, and he had his reason, fair play to him. It's not that hard to accept, really.

 

[red_flanders]

This was a fantastic stage, very entertaining. Just watched highlights again. Can't believe I was skeptical about it, what an idiot.

I get why riders may not like it but don't understand how can someone watching not enjoy it, this was a spectacle. Even without any of the favorites gaining any time.

Not everything we enjoy is a good idea.

 

[jmdirt]

Congrats AT!
Entertaining stage!

 

[jmdirt]

Not everything we enjoy is a good idea.

Everything that I enjoy is a good idea...

 

[hayneplane]

Good stage but as feared beforehand the last part of the parcours did not lend itself to attacking racing hence all the attacking ended up with even Felix Gall managing to finish same time after getting dropped on what felt like every gravel sector.

Super impressive from Jorgensen and Laporte had his best race day of the season which was critical for Jonas as Wout was still a long way from his prime.

Ciclismo from Pog and Remco but ultimately nothing gained. Worrying signs from Roglic as he was never close to the front at any point.

Nice win for Turgis and the much mocked Total Energies team. Stuyven probably played the wrong hand in going solo as I would have assumed him to be the fastest in that lead group in a small group sprint.

MVDP looks way off to how you would expect him on the stage that suits him best but you would not doubt him being on track to peak for the Olympics RR.

 

[Tonton]

Super happy for Turgis, his greatest win ever, something that he will have for the rest of his life. Bravo Anthony! Three French wins!

The stage idea was good, the design was poor: Pogacar showed that attacks could be manufactured...the final was way too easy...who cares tonight? Anthony Turgis made his dream come true.

Bravo Anthony!

 

[scribers]

Can we appreciate that Lance flew Bradley Wiggins all the way to his Aspen home for his podcast on this stage? Thats what I call dedication.

I was trying to figure out if that was Connor mcgregor for a while when I tuned in

 

[AnotherArmChair]

I watched/heard that interview—he definitely said the 1st part but pretty sure he didn’t say the second (“Vingegaard didn’t have them“). The latter I suppose was implied but he was careful to say several times “I understand that it’s strategy.” He did say “Pogi and I like to attack from a long ways out” and (my paraphrase) “too bad that didn’t work out.”

I think Jonas was very impressive for a guy who doesn t ride this kind of terrain and is alot lighter than Pog and Remco. I think he covered every move POg and Remco made ...why is Evenepol trying to suggest how others ride and as if his failed attacks were something to be emulated ... Everyone rides their own race and to their own strengths and it seems to me Vinge has his eye on the long game and did what he could and what was right for him. Seems to me that Pog and Remco are upset by Vinge ..he living in their head

This big swagger , big balls *** is lame ...if you attacks were so good then you would have made them stick but you didnt ...In fact all the talk about Pog and Remco been superior was to to me just talk as where were they riding away from either Ving eor Rog as so many suggested on here

Why didnt they just ride together and drop Vinge ...instead of gesticulating for the camera ? Because they couldn't ...maybe they should realise that their competition is Vinge

Can stand this kinda crap and Evenepol should stop being such a Pog fan boy and such a kid .

I have respect for Vinge as he is only weeks out of hospital and they cant drop him in their terrain. He is riding with his head and not wasting energy

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Direct Energie ...yeaah another small team wins

Still haven't a clue what EF were up to calling Powless back...much and all as I love Ben Healy todays stage was not really for him...he is going to run out of matches chasing everything

Surprised MvDP wasnt up front and what pray tell was the comms and TV guys obsession with de Lie

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Matteo Jorgenson is a suberb rider ...he dropped int eh Galiber after a crash and having to work early but he would be so much further up GC ....gotta to say he is a top top rider

 

[Rob5091]

What the heck was Gaudu doing up there? He can n't hang on for a week then decides to go all in on the gravel stage?
Something's off with Roglic as he seems to struggle eveytime the speed is upped.
That Visma put Vingegaard into cotton wool is not surprising as it's a medical miracle the man is even at the Tour.

 

[RobertCrawley]

Le Tour de France
by Century 21 France
#TDF2024
Jered & Ashley Gruber / A.S.O.

 

[AnotherArmChair]

"Tadej and I" ....get over yourself Remco.....there is no Tadej and I even though you think the two of you are in some club

Balls isn.t tearing up some gravel to no avail ....Balls is getting out of a hospital bed and in a matter of weeks starting the Tour .... kid

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[Unchained]

It's road racing, not all roads are tarmacked.

Probably a primary reason that NFL, NBA, NHF, Premier League, F1,GP1, NASCAR, MLB, professional tennis, everything is a bigger concern monetarily than pro cycling, nobody would arbitrarily put gravel on the playing or driving surface. And nobody w a brain would do so hours after a death of a professional racer, at a professional race in their sport..nobody, absolutely nobody would press the novelty that far. There was no way, impossible to eliminate accidents in today's stage, so each crash, each near miss w caravan, camera and team cars,support vehicles was a gift from the heavens. And the karma of pro cycling, w Cavs win is on borrowed time. You don't have Vino as a director to shatter history and can't know the record is dangerous!! When Vlasov crashed and survived, it's all borrowed time. You can't call for safety and then stage today's race. When Vingegaard said it
was wrong today, doesn't have a place, I believe him. His opinion has a very very
high weight value.. I am personally happy that the Russian was not killed today. I
am happy that all in and at the race were not killed or injured for novelty sake.
When they make social media videos and don't start with the disclaimer, don't try
this, don't put fireworks in your mouth or ears,eyes. Don't light each other on fire
to get views on social media, don't do crazy stupid things for ratings.. Why bother?
What do you call a room w no sane adult in the room? Probably the UCI..
Amazing that hundred year old race photos, when many locations for the race didn't have indoor plumbing, electricity, public schools, paved roads are being used to justify that unpaved roads are a tradition.. Many of the photos are from a time when women couldn't vote or nobody was sure if Hitler would prevail..
If Tuesday someone says the race will be more exciting if there are no front brakes, or there is a high ambulance redundancy.. I would not blink.. The reason that other sports are so much bigger, better funded, more recognized, more lucrative, more profitable, more respected.. Cycling follows the history of a carnival.. a circus.. Clowns run the show.. Let Bron James, Messi asked to give a roller skating demonstration before the game or at half time.. Would millions more watch if they did it? Don't even have to ask.. Pro cycling is run by fired execs for Dancing with the Stars..completely bush league BS..

 

[Unchained]

Pro cycling not even sure what the product is.. Not sure what it's supposed to look like!!
Christiano Ronaldo told next matches will be played w no shoes because playing no shoes is all the rage!!
I don't care if gravel bike sales are a majority.. Don't care if algorithm says gravel is what is getting clicks.
Don't care if kale is popular or sun dried tomatoes.. Hopefully they are testing for Ozempic, don't put it past these goons to do anything for ratings..

 

[jono]

I am personally happy that the Russian was not killed today. I
am happy that all in and at the race were not killed or injured for novelty sake.

Vlasov did not crash on a gravel section. There were few mechanicals of real consequence and no other notable crashes (fewer than any other stage).