Thomsena said:Wind and a lot of rain! Should be one hell of a race! YAY!
I'll personally give you all an ice cream if Frank Schleck stays on his bike.
chances are pretty good I wont be getting icecream today Damn!!!!
The Cycling News forum is looking to add some volunteer moderators with Red Rick's recent retirement. If you're interested in helping keep our discussions on track, send a direct message to
In the meanwhile, please use the Report option if you see a post that doesn't fit within the forum rules.
Thanks!
Thomsena said:Wind and a lot of rain! Should be one hell of a race! YAY!
I'll personally give you all an ice cream if Frank Schleck stays on his bike.
Come on.. this is Brittany we are traversing. Rain is constant and a fifteen minutes sunshine in between is called a "sunny day..Publicus said:Your post caused me to check the weather report and you are right. Predicting rain and wind throughout the stage. This one could be VERY interesting before the finish.
EDIT: What Hog says above is true as well. High possibility of crashes in the lead up to the final climb.
dlwssonic said:i want a surprise so why not evans for the win and yellow. if there are crosswinds or a break in the peloton im sure evans will be at the front and BMC will pounce upon the oppurtunity.
Woody22 said:Will it be a surprise?
dlwssonic said:for the win yes because everyone knows gilbert is the man to beat.
Kwibus said:Riis french son? what the? I missed something I guess.
Woody22 said:Fair enough but I actually thought Evans was closing in on Gilbert at the end of Stage 1, and I think he is a big chance to go one better tonight.
Woody22 said:Fair enough but I actually thought Evans was closing in on Gilbert at the end of Stage 1, and I think he is a big chance to go one better tonight.
RdBiker said:And hopefully no one gets injured.
Woody22 said:Fair enough but I actually thought Evans was closing in on Gilbert at the end of Stage 1, and I think he is a big chance to go one better tonight.
Captain_Cavman said:Dream on for pt1. You might be right about pt2 though.
Captain_Cavman said:Dream on for pt1. You might be right about pt2 though.
just some guy said:why not watch it again as see .
http://www.steephill.tv/players/720/nbcsports/?title=Stage+1+Last+Km&dashboard=tour-de-france&id=43618083&yr=2011
Gilbert had won and was slowing down, but Evans was coming at him........
Lanark said:Then again, Gilbert was already responding to Cancellara's attack at what, 600 meters from the finish? So Gilbert was riding pretty much a 600 meter sprint, no wonder Evans could gain a little. If they start from the same position, Evans has no chance against Gilbert (not exactly a bold prediction )
I am glad somebody finally mentioned the two Schlecks because I think that wherever AC will be , they too will be near.Jan the Man said:1. Gilbert;
2. Cunego;
3. Evans;
4. EBH;
5. Roche
I think that Gilbert will win by 5 seconds over a group of about 10 riders including the others in the top 5 the two Schlecks and Contador. I think Basso, Gesink, VDB 2 and Wiggins will be the favourites to struggle (if any).
Lanark said:Then again, Gilbert was already responding to Cancellara's attack at what, 600 meters from the finish? So Gilbert was riding pretty much a 600 meter sprint, no wonder Evans could gain a little. If they start from the same position, Evans has no chance against Gilbert (not exactly a bold prediction )
just some guy said:Back to today
the group of 5 were 4.55 ahead at km 24
now at Km 31 3.55.