Tour of Romandie 2013

[Contadoraus Schlecks]

Why farcical?
'Cause you don't agree?

I'm quite sure that of the two only Andy has acknowledged that he has struggled mentally this year?

 

[serfla]

sorry, I used your sentence just as an example of the debate I was expecting to read here

Never mind. It was absolutely appropriate example for the cause.
My fault.

 

[burning]

We saw that amazing strong mentality in Plateau de Beille when Andy gained 3 seconds on everyone

 

[Angliru]

You've took the sentence out of the context.
I'm not glorifying Froome. I was just making a remark related to comments of Contador's fans who hijacked the thread of a race in which he doesn't even participate.

...and you are a willing participant. Don't play the victim.

 

[serfla]

I'm quite sure that of the two only Andy has acknowledged that he has struggled mentally this year?

First, where and when did he acknowledged that? He denied it couple of days ago.
And why would such a confession be a sign of the mental strength? It can be a sign of awareness and open minded approach to the matter, not strength or weakness.
If someone doesn't talk about his problems it doesn't mean he doesn't have them.

 

[serfla]

...and you are a willing participant. Don't play the victim.

No, I'm not.
I'm putting the things in the perspective.
You're late again, by the way.

 

[Contadoraus Schlecks]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dNEtTbo70Cc

Here is the last bit of today's race for anyone who didn't catch it today.

Froome really rolls about on the bike

 

[Angliru]

No, I'm not.
I'm putting the things in the perspective.
You're late again, by the way.

Yes, you're willingly particpating in sidetracking the discussion as am I. I apologize to the rest of the forum and will end my transgression here.

 

[serfla]

Yes, you're willingly particpating in sidetracking the discussion as am I. I apologize to the rest of the forum and will end my transgression here.

I am willingly participating, but not playing a victim.

It's interesting how you've made the conclusion about the victim. It shows the discourse of your conversation.
You shouldn't transgress at the first place. Nothing constructive from you... No arguments or a response to arguments you've asked for. Just arguing for the sake of arguing.

 

[manafana]

impressed by pinot today, hope all goes well and he turns up for tour again as he seemed to have a good kick in him to liven it up, bit like de gendt can time trial when he wants.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

impressed by pinot today, hope all goes well and he turns up for tour again as he seemed to have a good kick in him to liven it up, bit like de gendt can time trial when he wants.

agree a good ride by Pinot. I like to see him competitive in several races outside of July. Hopefully he can give Froome a bit of a fight in Romandie.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

All that hype about Froome, he's still a long way from this kind of power
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-y38WZAtgc&feature=player_embedded

 

[gooner]

agree a good ride by Pinot. I like to see him competitive in several races outside of July. Hopefully he can give Froome a bit of a fight in Romandie.

Today suited Pinot more than a normal TT and Froome still beat him so he will most definitely get beaten by a lot more time on Sunday as the course is longer with the profile a lot less suiting his characterisitcs this time. On Saturday he might do something but not enough to take anywhere near the time that I predict he will lose above. Top 5 maybe but not challenging Froome though.

 

[cineteq]

Froome wins?

*Goes to the clinic*

Just got home, so now Froome is a prologue specialist....too?

 

[Mongolian Torque]

Just got home, so now Froome is a prologue specialist....too?

Yeah, precisely. I was thinking the same thing, just thinking mind you....

 

[maxmartin]

Just got home, so now Froome is a prologue specialist....too?

LOL maybe he will win PR next year

 

[wwabbit]

Just got home, so now Froome is a prologue specialist....too?

Obviously you did not look at the stage profile.

 

[jens_attacks]

All that hype about Froome, he's still a long way from this kind of power
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-y38WZAtgc&feature=player_embedded

actually,not really

kudos though for the bump of that magnificent video. i always said that le tour 2013 will be something like 2003,mental speed.
it won't be an easy task for froomey just like it wasn't for lance

 

[classicomano]

All that hype about Froome, he's still a long way from this kind of power
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-y38WZAtgc&feature=player_embedded

Did Beltran think it was a bunch sprint on the flat?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Today suited Pinot more than a normal TT and Froome still beat him so he will most definitely get beaten by a lot more time on Sunday as the course is longer with the profile a lot less suiting his characterisitcs this time. On Saturday he might do something but not enough to take anywhere near the time that I predict he will lose above. Top 5 maybe but not challenging Froome though.

yes of course no chance for the overall for Pinot. By fight, I meant staying (or better) with Froome on the climbs. That would be the test and a good signal (for me).

 

[airstream]

Arguing with die-hard Contador fans can be compared to a desperate attempt to heat up yesterday's cream of wheat in microwave.

 

[LaFlorecita]

actually,not really

kudos though for the bump of that magnificent video. i always said that le tour 2013 will be something like 2003,mental speed.
it won't be an easy task for froomey just like it wasn't for lance

Oh jens mental speed indeed but it will be very easy. Just look how strong he is yet again. The other riders are not able to ride at that mental speed, only Froome. A shame there is no mtf in this race but the tt should be funny too.

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

Tony Martin claims he bombed because he was over motivated

http://www.tonymartin.de/de/

 

[del1962]

Tony Martin claims he bombed because he was over motivated

http://www.tonymartin.de/de/

Also because it was an uphill ride at around about 1000m above sea level, this naturally favours climbers, especially those who grew up at altitude.