Who Will Win the Tour de France 2013?

[SafeBet]

Thibaut Pinot and it won't even be close.

 

[Afrank]

Will probably be
1.Froome 2.Contador 3.Purito


But I would much rather prefer it to be
1.Contador 2.Froome 3.Quintana


And I would really like it to be
1.Schleck 2.Quintana 3.Van Garderen

 

[Miburo]

Ughh Andy Schleck. Unlike van garderen he can actually win.

yea completely forgot about him, he should be in it.

The change that he'll get the shape is way bigger than van garderen winning this

 

[will10]

As I've said several times - Saxo will be ready. Contador FTW.

 

[Panda Claws]

Ughh Andy Schleck. Unlike van garderen he can actually win.

How cool would it be, if Andy would start showing signs of form in LBL, top-10 in Dauphiné.

And then be the only one able of demolishing the Sky Train in the Tour.

"Bradley! You're not pushing the numbers. You need to keep pushing 400 watts!"
"I'm pushing 410!"

Meanwhile, Andy rides further and further away.

"Froomey! You have to do something."

Froome turns on the turbo and catches Andy almost immediately. Andy looks back but not to look for his brother nor with his trademark 'I'm suffering grin'. No, his face is serene and determined as he accelerates again as Froome desperately tries to follow.
Froome looks down at his powermeter and roars in rage, unnaturally loud.

"Impossible..." - Sean gasps as he sees the watts.

Froome roars again, the sound waves knocking several spectators down.

"Froomey, stay calm! They can't know."

Froome's eyes grow red while his whole body seems to grow, morph and change. We can see wings beginning to portrude from his back before he stares straight into the camera. We can see the hate and anger that lies within those eyes as all screens jump to static.

 

[therealtimshady]

How cool would it be, if Andy would start showing signs of form in LBL, top-10 in Dauphiné.

And then be the only one able of demolishing the Sky Train in the Tour.

"Bradley! You're not pushing the numbers. You need to keep pushing 400 watts!"
"I'm pushing 410!"

Meanwhile, Andy rides further and further away.

"Froomey! You have to do something."

Froome turns on the turbo and catches Andy almost immediately. Andy looks back but not to look for his brother nor with his trademark 'I'm suffering grin'. No, his face is serene and determined as he accelerates again as Froome desperately tries to follow.
Froome looks down at his powermeter and roars in rage, unnaturally loud.

"Impossible..." - Sean gasps as he sees the watts.

Froome roars again, the sound waves knocking several spectators down.

"Froomey, stay calm! They can't know."



Froome's eyes grow red while his whole body seems to grow, morph and change. We can see wings beginning to portrude from his back before he stares straight into the camera. We can see the hate and anger that lies within those eyes as all screens jump to static.

Sean Yates is no longer with sky

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Its still Froome using a uber strong train, but it will be tight.

Wiggins will do well too, maybe a podium.

 

[Pentacycle]

"Impossible..." - Sean gasps as he sees the watts.

Froome roars again, the sound waves knocking several spectators down.

"Froomey, stay calm! They can't know."

Froome's eyes grow red while his whole body seems to grow, morph and change. We can see wings beginning to portrude from his back before he stares straight into the camera. We can see the hate and anger that lies within those eyes as all screens jump to static.

Comedy gold.

Froome becomes Slenderman.

Oh wait, he doesn't need much transformation for that.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

The rise of the clones.

These guys are pre-programmed.

 

[Panda Claws]

Wiggins used to be able to control the animal within.

Not anymore, though.

Which worries our hero a tremendous deal.

 

[Pentacycle]

Scientifically proven:

TdF 2013:
1. Contador 8.59
2. Quintana 7.5
3. Schleck 7.01
4. Froome 6.67

Quintana
Schleck
Froome

 

[hoerpi]

Scientifically proven:

TdF 2013:
1. Contador 8.59
2. Quintana 7.5
3. Schleck 7.01
4. Froome 6.67

images...

Can't argue with science.

 

[Roderick]

No Cunego-option?

Stupid poll!!

 

[trevim]

The rise of the clones.

These guys are pre-programmed.

Two of my favourite grimpeurs. Pushing big gears like bosses

 

[willbick]

froome or porte

 

[Jancouver]

Froome - Overrated
Contador - Underrated
Porte - Peaked too early
Wiggins - No TTs + Giro + Too many MTF
Quintana - This is not a one week race
Rodriguez - This is TDF not a Vuelta
Valverde - Good rider but not the best climber
Evans - Past his prime
TVG - Stupid enough to still ride for Cadel
Andy - Andy who?
Talansky - Top 5
Nibali - Making mistake focusing on Giro
Hesjedal - Top 10 maybe Top 5 with some meds
Gesink - No stamina for 3 weeks
TGBM - Another one week Dutchie
Fuglsang - Too heavy
Brajkovic - Astana but he aint no Vino
Kreuziger - One trick ponny
Basso - He missed his chances
Horner - Maybe Top 10
Rolland - Could surprise but he is French so not even podium
Martin & Roche - Maybe if they could ride a family relay
VDB - He is usually close but never "there"
Pinot - Another doomed French
Menchov - Only if he can get Dr. Ferrari back on board


I can go on and on but this will be a lottery and just about anyone can take it. All I care about is a good and aggressive race that is not decided after the first week

 

[serfla]

Froome - Overrated
Contador - Underrated
Porte - Peaked too early
Wiggins - No TTs + Giro + Too many MTF
Quintana - This is not a one week race
Rodriguez - This is TDF not a Vuelta
Valverde - Good rider but not the best climber
Evans - Past his prime
TVG - Stupid enough to still ride for Cadel
Andy - Andy who?
Talansky - Top 5
Nibali - Making mistake focusing on Giro
Hesjedal - Top 10 maybe Top 5 with some meds
Gesink - No stamina for 3 weeks
TGBM - Another one week Dutchie
Fuglsang - Too heavy
Brajkovic - Astana but he aint no Vino
Kreuziger - One trick ponny
Basso - He missed his chances
Horner - Maybe Top 10
Rolland - Could surprise but he is French so not even podium
Martin & Roche - Maybe if they could ride a family relay
VDB - He is usually close but never "there"
Pinot - Another doomed French
Menchov - Only if he can get Dr. Ferrari back on board


I can go on and on but this will be a lottery and just about anyone can take it. All I care about is a good and aggressive race that is not decided after the first week

So, who then?
Ah, yes... Andy's the who.

 

[Escarabajo]

Froome - Overrated
Contador - Underrated
Porte - Peaked too early
Wiggins - No TTs + Giro + Too many MTF
Quintana - This is not a one week race
Rodriguez - This is TDF not a Vuelta
Valverde - Good rider but not the best climber
Evans - Past his prime
TVG - Stupid enough to still ride for Cadel
Andy - Andy who?
Talansky - Top 5
Nibali - Making mistake focusing on Giro
Hesjedal - Top 10 maybe Top 5 with some meds
Gesink - No stamina for 3 weeks
TGBM - Another one week Dutchie
Fuglsang - Too heavy
Brajkovic - Astana but he aint no Vino
Kreuziger - One trick ponny
Basso - He missed his chances
Horner - Maybe Top 10
Rolland - Could surprise but he is French so not even podium
Martin & Roche - Maybe if they could ride a family relay
VDB - He is usually close but never "there"
Pinot - Another doomed French
Menchov - Only if he can get Dr. Ferrari back on board


I can go on and on but this will be a lottery and just about anyone can take it. All I care about is a good and aggressive race that is not decided after the first week

I see that you are being too nice with the americans. No bias for sure. Wonder why!

 

[Carols]

It's not over until it's over and Bertie will find a way to win

 

[Jancouver]

I see that you are being too nice with the americans. No bias for sure. Wonder why!

I'm born and raised in Europe and spent most of my life living there so no real bias here. I think Talansky has a good crack at Top 5 and TVG would do better if Cadel wasnt around. Horner? He can climb so Top 10 is possible.

 

[The Hitch]

It's not over until it's over and Bertie will find a way to win

It's been done before
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Kerrigan

 

[The Hitch]

Talansky - this isn't tour de lavenir

 

[Ferminal]

My top5 for April:

Froome
Rodriguez
Contador
Quintana
Rolland

lol Talansky, at least Hesjedal is a remote possibility.

 

[Afrank]

How cool would it be, if Andy would start showing signs of form in LBL, top-10 in Dauphiné.

And then be the only one able of demolishing the Sky Train in the Tour.

"Bradley! You're not pushing the numbers. You need to keep pushing 400 watts!"
"I'm pushing 410!"

Meanwhile, Andy rides further and further away.

"Froomey! You have to do something."

Froome turns on the turbo and catches Andy almost immediately. Andy looks back but not to look for his brother nor with his trademark 'I'm suffering grin'. No, his face is serene and determined as he accelerates again as Froome desperately tries to follow.
Froome looks down at his powermeter and roars in rage, unnaturally loud.

"Impossible..." - Sean gasps as he sees the watts.

Froome roars again, the sound waves knocking several spectators down.

"Froomey, stay calm! They can't know."

Froome's eyes grow red while his whole body seems to grow, morph and change. We can see wings beginning to portrude from his back before he stares straight into the camera. We can see the hate and anger that lies within those eyes as all screens jump to static.

I see this as a very real scenario of what could take place in July.

 

[martinvickers]

My top5 for April:

Froome
Rodriguez
Contador
Quintana
Rolland

lol Talansky, at least Hesjedal is a remote possibility.

Think Quintana will be higher, Contador lower - I'm just not convinced by Berti or his team this year. Quintana, on the other hand, looks very dangerous. Froome won't win.

Would they try and engineer a Rolland win for Tour 100?