Tour de la Provence 2021, France, February 11 - February 14

[Wvv]

Opinion: Ballerini is very similar to his teammate Sénéchal. But probably more raw power and a bit faster.

 

[Berflamand]

Honourable mention for youngster Mauri Vansevenant who finished 16th after working hard for his leaders and thus still in contention for GC. Curious to see what he can do tomorrow at Mont Ventoux.

 

[dicanio_michael]

It's not that easy as long as he rides for DQS. He can and will be their sprinter for different stage races. I guess he will be for the Giro again. But it's hard to imagine he'll be more than a co-leader in any classic race.

Last year they still put faith in Hodeg, but apparently not anyone. He is now confirmed their 2nd best sprinter after Jakobsen injuried. He could get lots of chances in minor events or races Bennett doesn't attend to.

 

[Kazistuta]

Apparently, according to PCS, Alaph and Vlasov has been awarded s.t. as the rest. Not unfair, but surprised that these decisions doesn't seem compliant with each other.

 

[Wvv]

Is the leaders jersey designed by a 5 year old?

[cyclinghistorianmode]
The Tour de la Provence leader's jersey is a tribute to the La Vie Claire cycling team from the eighties, with Hinault and LeMond as famous riders.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

Apparently, according to PCS, Alaph and Vlasov has been awarded s.t. as the rest. Not unfair, but surprised that these decisions doesn't seem compliant with each other.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1360265995638738945

View: https://twitter.com/laflammerouge16/status/1360265995638738945

 

[RedheadDane]

Well... I'm glad they've cleared up that the 3-K rule isn't gonna count up Mount Ventoux!

 

[ciranda]

At least two different santas by the side of the road on yesterday's stage.

 

[hayneplane]

It's not that easy as long as he rides for DQS. He can and will be their sprinter for different stage races. I guess he will be for the Giro again. But it's hard to imagine he'll be more than a co-leader in any classic race.

Making a very good case for shared leadership at Gent-Wevelgem.

That sprint was sustained on pure determination and the power of the leaders jersey.

 

[jmdirt]

I'm just glad that banning aero positions has eliminated crashes...oh wait, what, err, uh...

 

[TomLPC]

Not looking too good for tomorrow's stage, -6 with more snow predicted overnight, hopefully they let them ride

https://twitter.com/x/status/1360327474274574336

"The snow has been falling since 6 p.m. in Ventoux. The organizers of @tourlaprovence will go there tomorrow at 7am, with the services of the State and the Vaucluse department to decide whether or not to maintain the 3rd stage "

 

[Lequack]

Let them use cyclocross tires.

 

[Escarabajo]

The only risk is the run in to Ventoux. Once they start climbing there is really no risk. Am I wrong?

 

[Breezy1985]

[cyclinghistorianmode]
The Tour de la Provence leader's jersey is a tribute to the La Vie Claire cycling team from the eighties, with Hinault and LeMond as famous riders.

And the La Vie kit was a tribute to the artist Piet Mondrian

 

[RedheadDane]

It's on!

 

[Alexandre B.]

Sosa has to be favorite on this parcours.

 

[Rackham]

Vlasov would be my own bet on the Ventoux today.

 

[sir fly]

Cool ambiance...

 

[Salvarani]

Yes, this is a proper climb. Early in the season for a lot of guys.

Difficult to know how some will react to it.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Ciccone to go full Nairo today, he seems to be in great shape.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Looks a tad chilly at the top of that there mountain.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Pre-season Lutsenko seems to be in his typical pre-season monter shape, the French homewrecker is also near the front.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

De Plus clearly nowhere near 2019 shape.

Lutsenko has forgotten what time of year it is.

 

[TomLPC]

Bernal telling this boy on the front to slow down a bit

 

[Mayomaniac]

Poor Wawa is making Aru-faces