maverick1200 2,841 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 He really has been that dominant.Hoping he cracks a bit today, to make the last two Alpine stages all to play for.Any thoughts on Contador at 6s or has he simply lost his edge?He probably isn't doping hence the reason why he is getting left behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Moreno Moser looks like a great talent. I saw his win at Strade Bianchi, beating Sagan and Cancellera but didn't know he could climb like this.Contador needs to attack on this descent. Froome won't take risks if it's as dangerous as they say.There he goes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 He probably isn't doping hence the reason why he is getting left behind.He won the Vuelta last year. Froome was 4th.He's still not completely out of the tour yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 There he goes Probably in vain, but you have to say, cheater though he may be, the guy is a true racer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Probably in vain, but you have to say, cheater though he may be, the guy is a true racer. As I type that, he and Kreuziger both sit up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,841 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 He won the Vuelta last year. Froome was 4th.He's still not completely out of the tour yet.Do you think he has lost his edge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Froome is really good at looking like he's cooked when he's absolutely cruising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Quintana is a star. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Froome looks fucked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Froome won't have another bad day. Tour is over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,841 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 What a stage. Do you think Froome gassed or just needed food? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 What a stage. Do you think Froome gassed or just needed food?Must've just misjudged the feeds. It's not often you ride two HC climbs in the one stage, and the pace that Movistar were setting to set it up for Quintana was absolutely brutal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Do you think he has lost his edge?Dunno, mate. Looks a bit like it, maybe this is his natural level without the drugs? Such a hard thing to measure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Not that it's a big deal now - Froome penalised 20 secs for having a munch.Really enjoyed that today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Froome says they broke the rules because he wasn't able to get food at the start of the climb because of a problem with the team car. Which begs the question, why did he try several attacks when he knew he wasn't feeling good and hadn't refuelled?He's strong as hell but tactically he's questionable. The carelessness and arrogance that comes with domination? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Froome says they broke the rules because he wasn't able to get food at the start of the climb because of a problem with the team car. Which begs the question, why did he try several attacks when he knew he wasn't feeling good and hadn't refuelled?He's strong as hell but tactically he's questionable. The carelessness and arrogance that comes with domination?Bit harsh, Jamie. I put it down to a bit of panic brought on by getting close to the finish line in Paris.Looks like Porte had to keep him calm a bit as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,076 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Bit harsh, Jamie. I put it down to a bit of panic brought on by getting close to the finish line in Paris.Looks like Porte had to keep him calm a bit as well.I'm not so sure. It wouldn't be the first time in this tour that he has attacked when he didn't need to. It's just the first time he hasn't pulled it off. Knowing that Porte was strong today, he shouldn't have had anything to feel nervous about. All he needed to do was mark Quintana and Contador, not try to put more time into them when he already wasn't feeling good. That's just daft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,841 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'm not so sure. It wouldn't be the first time in this tour that he has attacked when he didn't need to. It's just the first time he hasn't pulled it off. Knowing that Porte was strong today, he shouldn't have had anything to feel nervous about. All he needed to do was mark Quintana and Contador, not try to put more time into them when he already wasn't feeling good. That's just daft.I think for the first time he panicked today. Tried to show he still had some gas and break peoples spirit and it failed.Like you said he should of stayed with Porte. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan 23 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Just watched highlights. Froome struggled pretty badly. Maybe a bit of inexperience showing today and thankfully Porte had a good day. Superb teammate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Who do we fancy for the stage win today?Rodriguez at 20s has me a bit hot and bothered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopter 310 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 41 year old Jens Voigt bossing it.Go on moi sahhhnn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan 23 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Expect Quintana to nail 2nd spot today Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dazbo84 698 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 41 year old Jens Voigt bossing it.Go on moi sahhhnn! he's going well Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbo84 698 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 he's going well burnout Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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