Tour de France - Stage 8, 195km - Castres / Ax 3 Domaines, July 6th

[Ramira]

Well, yes, but the lack of effort to get into the first week breaks already speaks volumes. Being in the break in the first weak comes with additional prizes, like a chance at the KOM jersey or whatever. And then there's the TV time. Those things used to be enough.

You got a point there. But I'm hoping it's because the attackers are conserving energy for when they think they have a real shot to win. If they don't explode from tomorrow on I'll join you in disappointment in them.

 

[Netserk]

According to Rolf Sørensen the descent is wet in a few places

 

[Ramira]

According to Rolf Sørensen the descent is wet in a few places

Well there's no Wiggins in the tour so it won't have a massive effect

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Here come's the Sk... wait, Belkin train?

 

[cineteq]

The breakaways this Tour are a complete joke. It's like no one wants to get in. First guy who tries gets away.

Blergh.

Predictability is to blame.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Usually watch the TDF on my PC with Eurosport. Trying ITV4 today - But it is ALL Advertising!!!!!!

 

[vcampbell]

Many trains next to each other, just like watching Thomas and friends.

 

[Panda Claws]

many trains next to each other, just like watching thomas and friends.

+1

.......

 

[darwin553]

I'll be surprised if Froome doesn't fire his first shot today at his rivals.

 

[Panda Claws]

Whether you like Froome or not, that'd be cool to watch.

 

[darwin553]

Usually watch the TDF on my PC with Eurosport. Trying ITV4 today - But it is ALL Advertising!!!!!!

Haha. From my experience it usually is

 

[the sceptic]

Belkin train. lol

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

According to Rolf Sørensen the descent is wet in a few places

Good luck Thibaut.

 

[batchuba]

So far this tour, by design or coincidence, Saxo have been creating a rival parallel train every time Sky turn up at the front. It is as if they are determined to prevent the pattern of last year.

Belkin the meat in the sandwich atm.

 

[sultanofhyd]

AG2R team car has banged something

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Here we go

 

[the sceptic]

wonder if the skytrain will put the foot down from the beginning

 

[Ramira]

Nice little ride through the local swimming pool....

 

[Netserk]

Nice little ride through the local swimming pool....

It'll be the same in the descent.

 

[sultanofhyd]

Riblon faster than Sky train

 

[Ripper]

Countdown is on!

3 ... 2 ... 1 ... FR?

 

[Ramira]

It'll be the same in the descent.

Hmm I hope not, a bit of water is fine but once it has any depth I reckon it can get dangerous, especially since they won't be able to see the road beneath.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Skytrain not exactly at full speed yet

 

[Fight.The.Power]

ITV4 OFF. Eurosport ON

 

[sultanofhyd]

3 Saxos out already