stage 15 - Embrun Prato Nevoso 183 km Spoiler
07-21-08, 06:56 PM
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By reputation, I thought Evans was a fairly competent descender, though he's no Falco Salvodelli. I seem to remember him being much better than Chicken last year. Am I wrong?
The Schlecks... well, yeah.
Who out of the top 6 could possibly gain some time on tomorrow's descent?
The Schlecks... well, yeah.
Who out of the top 6 could possibly gain some time on tomorrow's descent?
I doubt anyone will gain enough time on the final run in tomorrow to make too big a gap, unless Super Jens can get over top the 2nd climb in a break, sastre/schlecks beat up cadel and get away, then Super Jens takes whoever is with the CSC survivor to the line.
Cant wait to see what plays out tomorrow!
07-21-08, 08:13 PM
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07-22-08, 12:15 AM
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you guys must have watched a different section of the race to the 20 km of flattish stuff where pate sat at the back, but then i guess he could well have just been there waiting for some garmin fellers to make it up to the front.
it is funny though that you americans like to bag the crap out of other riders like cadel evans for 'wheelsucking' even though there may be very valid tactical reasons for it, but then when someone points at an american rider wheelsucking (though there may also be equally valid reasons for that) you won't have a bar of criticism. what's with all these "double, or sliding, standards"?
it is funny though that you americans like to bag the crap out of other riders like cadel evans for 'wheelsucking' even though there may be very valid tactical reasons for it, but then when someone points at an american rider wheelsucking (though there may also be equally valid reasons for that) you won't have a bar of criticism. what's with all these "double, or sliding, standards"?
07-22-08, 01:08 AM
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at least you're honest! thanks. cadel isn't my favourite either, for those who think i carry a photo of him in my wallet.
i want big jan to come back, and indurain.
and robbie. where did he go this year?
i want big jan to come back, and indurain.
and robbie. where did he go this year?
07-22-08, 03:14 AM
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07-22-08, 04:54 AM
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Those guys he was riding with were better climbers than he was. And stronger. He even admitted that he almost got dropped on the first climb without doing anywork. He was just hanging on. Did you actually ride a bicycle? Have you ever climbed with stronger riders just trying to hang on to the back? Sometimes all you can do is hang on. That's what Gerrans was doing the same on the final climb until right at the end, but he won so good riding. Martinez was the strongest of all the four, but lost because thats racing. Further, Pate did equal work on the flats. You can go back to snuggling with your Cadel Evans doll now.
Cadel handled the attacks as best he could and lived to fight another day. Good thing for Andy Schleck the rest day arrived; he must've gone 110% with all those attacks.
Menchov, Sastre, Schleck know they have to gain more time on Cadel if they want to win this thing. I'd rather see Vandevelde also attack and have a time advantage to protect in the TT than to have to come from behind to win it. If it isn't sorted out on Stage 16, the Alpe D'Huez should settle it for the TT.
All in all, an awesome stage for what is a very exciting Tour.
07-22-08, 10:33 AM
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you guys must have watched a different section of the race to the 20 km of flattish stuff where pate sat at the back, but then i guess he could well have just been there waiting for some garmin fellers to make it up to the front.
it is funny though that you americans like to bag the crap out of other riders like cadel evans for 'wheelsucking' even though there may be very valid tactical reasons for it, but then when someone points at an american rider wheelsucking (though there may also be equally valid reasons for that) you won't have a bar of criticism. what's with all these "double, or sliding, standards"?
it is funny though that you americans like to bag the crap out of other riders like cadel evans for 'wheelsucking' even though there may be very valid tactical reasons for it, but then when someone points at an american rider wheelsucking (though there may also be equally valid reasons for that) you won't have a bar of criticism. what's with all these "double, or sliding, standards"?
07-23-08, 07:10 AM
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What a crash. / Cycling pros are my hero figures. What a life that would be.? / Reason I am a wuss rider. Descents scare the hell out of me. Pros are not allowed to burn their brake pads. ?
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