Tour of Britain 2014 - 07/09 - 14/09 (2.HC)

[grizzlee]

Gutted for Stan, he really deserves a break after some horrible luck this year.

He did get a break, he broke his wrist.
Sorry shouldnt have said that, though couldnt resist it.
I do feel sorry for the guy, he has had alot of bad luck this year.

 

[TommyPlus]

Konig too much of an elite climber to contest this stage? Would have seemed right up his alley at the start of the year

 

[Akuryo]

Out of the contenders named in this thread, this should favor Kwiato the most. But will they go so early for it. London is still far away and working on the front every day with only 5 helpers? Not a good idea. But maybe that's the reason I see it happening. Classic OPQS-fail. Taking lead today and burn themselves, before the real fun starts.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Real pity about Stannard.

Chava will take the win today.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Voigt dressed up as a panda on a tricycle trying to steal the limelight.

From ticker: http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/live/index.php#.VA2agfl_tS0

After 85km, gap 3:30

Lawless, Hansen, Partridge, Bibby, Lastras, McNulty

 

[MartinGT]

Stannard not starting today - broken scaphoid apparently.

Just got over that injury myself. Get well soon man, hard luck for the kid on top of the sh!t he's had this year.

 

[willbick]

Has Hugh Porter heard of any riders apart from Ian Bibby?

He won ride London classic according to Hugh. is he his agent or something?

 

[MartinGT]

Has Hugh Porter heard of any riders apart from Ian Bibby?

He won ride London classic according to Hugh. is he his agent or something?

Hugh Porter really needs to retire.

I am assuming you're listening to it on the radio.

 

[willbick]

Hugh Porter really needs to retire.

I am assuming you're listening to it on the radio.

its pathetic the way they say Haas won the ToB in 2012 with no mention of JTL getting DQ'd for doping. just politely gloss over that one and pretend he never existed...

 

[MartinGT]

its pathetic the way they say Haas won the ToB in 2012 with no mention of JTL getting DQ'd for doping. just politely gloss over that one and pretend he never existed...

Yep, the BBC and generally the British Public dont mention that. Mention Lance though and oooooo BURN HIM!!!!

 

[willbick]

Gap goes from 3' to 3' 30" and Hugh says "its coming down". jeeeez

if he says "implosion" or "light the blue touchpaper" again i may cry

 

[Pricey_sky]

On the final climb now, Juul-Jensen and Farrar on the attack!

 

[Pricey_sky]

Kittel at the back now, could be done.

Chavanel, Bauer, Wiggins, Konig and Kwiatkowski off the front!

 

[Pricey_sky]

Renshaw wins from Swift!

Really good racing in the final few k's with attacks and counter attacks.

 

[HoinkDoink]

That was a pretty good last 10k

 

[Akuryo]

Wow, congrats to Renshaw for his win. Did not see that one coming. Swift seems to become the new Rojas, never winning, always in the mix.

 

[Pricey_sky]

1 Renshaw
2 Swift
3 Bennett
4. Farrar
5 Zabel

 

[willbick]

Swift seems to flatter to deceive. I imagine he'll find a way to get beat again

swift and Demoulin need to have a chat

 

[MartinGT]

Enjoyed that

Unlucky for Swift, but pleased for Renshaw.

 

[Pricey_sky]

GC:
1 Renshaw
2 Swift +4
3 Ruffoni +4
4 Bennett +6
5 Cavendish +6
6 Dowsett +7
7 Handley +7
8 Farrar +10

 

[barmaher]

Whoever designed the ToB website is an eejit.

Half the riders' names in the standings are written in black writing on a black background.

 

[willbick]

That podium music is abominable

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Last 5km in HD:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNrUik_Wlwk

 

[elfed68]

Whoever designed the ToB website is an eejit.

Half the riders' names in the standings are written in black writing on a black background.

The Android app is even worse, very basic with no live positions.

 

[argyllflyer]

what a spectacular finish!