Which rider will be missed the most in this year's TDF

[gustienordic]

Stefano Pirazzi

 

[nick101]

In terms of GC riders, nibali for me as he could easily derail froome with the help of contador on one of the two mountain stages that end after a descent. For Schleck it'd be cancellara, Contador would be anker-sorensen and Cuddles would be Hushovd

 

[kanari]

I will miss EBH, who, unfortunately, has had his brain replaced with that of a skyborg.

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It was interesting to see Brailsford and Edvald at the press conference today when Paul Kimmage asked: "What happened to Edvald's talent?" They didn't look very comfortable...

 

[nick101]

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It was interesting to see Brailsford and Edvald at the press conference today when Paul Kimmage asked: "What happened to Edvald's talent?" They didn't look very comfortable...

Good point Kimmage. Honestly I don't know why Sky haven't tried to develop EBH into a GC rider. He's clearly shown more talent than Froome has imo.

 

[Ryaguas]

Since Ryo is not here anymore... I'll say it...

SOLER

 

[personal]

Samu, Thor, CAS

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

Since Ryo is not here anymore... I'll say it...

SOLER

where is Ryo?

 

[TheEnoculator]

I'll miss the sight of Cancellara wearing yellow. He's such a good ambassador for the Tour.

 

[Samson777]

The poll is a no brainer. Beside Vino; Rebellin, Scarponi, Nibali, Spartacus and Di Luca.

 

[Eshnar]

where is Ryo?

he'll show up sooner or later. His last ban expired a few days ago

 

[Potomac]

From the voting choices Vino more TdF memories than the rest combined.

I trying really really really hard to come up with a CAS memory.

 

[Normandy]

Pity we can't vote for more than one as there are so many good riders not riding the Tour, making way for the domestiques who won't take the leaders limelight. I always thought TdF was supposed to showcase the best of road racing, but it is now a procession of 180 domestique heavies protecting one rider who may race for a couple of kms once or twice in tour. Its tragic that the riders of the class Pinottof Cancellera, Boonen, Hushovd are not there for that reason. They will be missed for the flashes of brillance and all round riding skill.

As others have already said, EBH is there but only to drag a Brit around again. Vinos attacks will be missed but at least he went out in style last year but he could not really top his olympic result so I won't miss him as such

While I like to see Nibali ride, I will not miss him in the tour. He had a great win in the Giro, and it would detract from the memories of that race if he had entered the tour and failed to win. I think it is right that he stays at home, puts his feet up in front of the TV 'basking' in the success of his Giro win. As for Wiggins - good ridance.

 

[Ryaguas]

he'll show up sooner or later. His last ban expired a few days ago

Man that was a long ban... I hope to see him here soon, I miss him a lot haha

 

[Race Radio]

Fabian....but he is busy testing his new TT bike

 

[Normandy]

It looks likely that Tony Martin will be added to this list - very sad

 

[Wigwan]

From the voting choices Vino more TdF memories than the rest combined.

I trying really really really hard to come up with a CAS memory.

Last year stage when he bleed all over his bike..

 

[RedheadDane]

Last year stage when he bleed all over his bike..

Making the best comments in interviews! But of course, you need to be Danish to get those...

 

[Finn84]

* Nibali and Wiggins for GC competition (if Wiggins/Froome would be in different teams)
* Vino to live up the stages
* While their sprinter qualities have been going down, Boonen and Hushovd seem to be just important parts of the race
* One name not mentioned in the poll I need to mention: David Moncoutie.

 

[Gubby Allen]

Only Wiggo and Nibali really.

Sanchez and the Columbian 3 wouldve been good but theyll make the Vuelta decent.

Sprinters are a bit sparse this year, so maybe Viviani too.

 

[TheBean]

Abdoujaparov

Any man who's sprinting technique has been described as "homicidal" clearly has a way of animating a finish.

Theunisse

A total freak-show.

Fignon

Kudos for the glasses and pony-tail, even if they did cost his a tour. May he R.I.P.

Feeling a bit nostalgic lately.

 

[Wigwan]

* Nibali and Wiggins for GC competition (if Wiggins/Froome would be in different teams)
* Vino to live up the stages
* While their sprinter qualities have been going down, Boonen and Hushovd seem to be just important parts of the race
* One name not mentioned in the poll I need to mention: David Moncoutie.

It's strange to see the back of the peloton without seeing Moncoutié.

 

[gjb483]

CAS painface could have been epic in week 3.

 

[42x16ss]

It's strange to see the back of the peloton without seeing Moncoutié.

along with the break of the day

 

[RedheadDane]

CAS painface could have been epic in week 3.

Chris Anker's painface is always epic!

along with the break of the day

You mean he should be both in the back and in the break?

 

[Jethro]

Rider most missed

David de la Fuente when he was at his best IMO 2006 -7