This thread is the proof that there's a fine line between bold predictions and totally crazy predictions.
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HelloDolly said:None of the top 4 reach the final week
Betencur wins the Tour after an even more dare devil descent of col de Allos.....goes down with one eye shut
Peraud&Pinot finish 2nd & 3rd
Tyler Farrar wins every sprint stage
Tommy V rides in the peloton the whole race , never at the back or in a break
Hamiar Zubeldia goes in every break and gurns for the camera everyday
Basso wears the yellow jersey the whole of the 2nd week and refuses to ride for Alberto Contador
Oleg Tinkov never criticizes any his team members...
Valverde does not lose time in crosswinds
Sep Van Marke wins the cobbles stage
Richie Porte moves into the SKY portacabin on 1st rest day
The bold is probably the only thing not bold!HelloDolly said:None of the top 4 reach the final week
Betencur wins the Tour after an even more dare devil descent of col de Allos.....goes down with one eye shut
Peraud&Pinot finish 2nd & 3rd
Tyler Farrar wins every sprint stage
Tommy V rides in the peloton the whole race , never at the back or in a break
Hamiar Zubeldia goes in every break and gurns for the camera everyday
Basso wears the yellow jersey the whole of the 2nd week and refuses to ride for Alberto Contador
Oleg Tinkov never criticizes any his team members...
Valverde does not lose time in crosswinds
Sep Van Marke wins the cobbles stage
Richie Porte moves into the SKY portacabin on 1st rest day
LOL. I like this prediction. It might not be bold anyway!del1962 said:Peraud will lead a small group of GC contenders including Bardet, Froome, Nibali and Quintana on three consecutive MTF with Contador loosing3 minutes on each.
Antoine Vayer does some VAM figures and estimates 4 w/kg
Someone sets up a poll to say who will win the TDF, despite being 9 minutes down Contador wins the poll
HelloDolly said:None of the top 4 reach the final week
Betencur wins the Tour after an even more dare devil descent of col de Allos.....goes down with one eye shut
Peraud&Pinot finish 2nd & 3rd
Tyler Farrar wins every sprint stage
Tommy V rides in the peloton the whole race , never at the back or in a break
Hamiar Zubeldia goes in every break and gurns for the camera everyday
Basso wears the yellow jersey the whole of the 2nd week and refuses to ride for Alberto Contador
Oleg Tinkov never criticizes any his team members...
Valverde does not lose time in crosswinds
Sep Van Marke wins the cobbles stage
Richie Porte moves into the SKY portacabin on 1st rest day
del1962 said:Instead of contesting the sprint on the Chapms-Elysees Demare and Bouhanni get into a fist fight
Jspear said:del1962 said:Instead of contesting the sprint on the Chapms-Elysees Demare and Bouhanni get into a fist fight
lol this is good! Bouhanni would definitely win.
Too soon.Dazed and Confused said:The old Schleck will suddenly be joined by the younger and both will occupy the lower podium levels.
Anderis said:If there are some surprising splits in the peloton, Hesjedal will be in the first group.