I'm already hyped for the race and I'll be there the Rettenbachferner to watch the queenstage, it should be great.
Hard to pick a winner, it should be a decent fight.
Hard to pick a winner, it should be a decent fight.
The Cycling News forum is looking to add some volunteer moderators with Red Rick's recent retirement. If you're interested in helping keep our discussions on track, send a direct message to
In the meanwhile, please use the Report option if you see a post that doesn't fit within the forum rules.
Thanks!
Couple of seconds on Rettenbachgletscher? Couple of minutes (maybe four) is more likely. It's harder than Zoncolan.damian13ster said:Kwiatkowski is going to take it. He is really good on a first MTF, its the consecutive ones that put him in trouble because he has to dig deep. And there is no way he gets dropped hard enough on 3km hill. By hard enough I mean so that he wont be able to make it up on descent. I think with all of the hilly stages in the race and TT he should be able to take back couple of seconds he will lose on MTF.
Yep. With the hilly TT, I think he can gain the minutes he may lose back on the smaller climbers. It's 38,4k after all.damian13ster said:We will see. I believe he will do great in limiting his losses. I am going to cheer him on.
Velolover2 said:No, he changed his mind. Will battle with Contador instead.Red Rick said:Wasn't Quintana gonna do Suisse? Could be a good option then, with that huge MTF.
http://www.tio.ch/News/Sport/Altri-Sport/1029453/Niente-Tour-de-Suisse-per-Nairo-Quintana/
Escarabajo said:Velolover2 said:No, he changed his mind. Will battle with Contador instead.Red Rick said:Wasn't Quintana gonna do Suisse? Could be a good option then, with that huge MTF.
http://www.tio.ch/News/Sport/Altri-Sport/1029453/Niente-Tour-de-Suisse-per-Nairo-Quintana/
This one is from May 25th, 5 days ago:
http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/ruta/18801-en-suiza-ultima-carrera-de-nairo-quintana-de-cara-al-tour-de-francia.html
It looks like he is doing Suisse.
Escarabajo said:Velolover2 said:No, he changed his mind. Will battle with Contador instead.Red Rick said:Wasn't Quintana gonna do Suisse? Could be a good option then, with that huge MTF.
http://www.tio.ch/News/Sport/Altri-Sport/1029453/Niente-Tour-de-Suisse-per-Nairo-Quintana/
This one is from May 25th, 5 days ago:
http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/ruta/18801-en-suiza-ultima-carrera-de-nairo-quintana-de-cara-al-tour-de-francia.html
It looks like he is doing Suisse.
I honestly don't think the Rettenbachferner requires punch and explosiveness. Things will be decided by who is the best climber.Velolover2 said:Replaced him with Pinot. The parcours favor him more.Cance > TheRest said:Spilak/Majka. Where's the Fuglsang option?
Fuglsang is a strong climber both in mountains and hills, great on cobbles and with a good TT, but he is missing something important: explosiveness, punch and a sprint. He is one of the slowest guys in a finish. That's why he never has won a WT stage or race.
markene2 said:Fuglsang to show his worth and win!
Velolover2 said:If Pinot is riding, I'd include him for sure. VDB? No freaking way. I don't even think he will be in top 10. That's like adding Gesink.johnymax said:I see Pinot and VDB are on the startlist at PCS. If they ride both should be an option in the poll.
Samamba said:Velolover2 said:If Pinot is riding, I'd include him for sure. VDB? No freaking way. I don't even think he will be in top 10. That's like adding Gesink.johnymax said:I see Pinot and VDB are on the startlist at PCS. If they ride both should be an option in the poll.
Who knows, there is a TT of almost 40K where JVDB can gain some time.
Just a stage win will be fine. The Murito-climb of stage 1 which is climbed twice (9% for 3k) is a perfect opportunity for him to get his first stage win.DBotero said:Henao will be very determined to win here after his failure in California.