TDF 2010 stage 14 - Revel - Ax 3 Domaines 184.5 km, Sun. Jul 18
06-25-10, 01:34 AM
#1
Señor Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Hardy, VA
Posts: 17,923
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Mentioned: 70 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1491 Post(s)
Liked 1,090 Times
in
638 Posts
TDF 2010 stage 14 - Revel - Ax 3 Domaines 184.5 km, Sun. Jul 18
profile:
map:
map:
__________________
In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
06-25-10, 09:49 AM
#2
velo-dilettante
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: insane diego, california
Posts: 8,316
Bikes: 85 pinarello treviso steel, 88 nishiki olympic steel. 95 look kg 131 carbon, 11 trek madone 5.2 carbon
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1628 Post(s)
Liked 3,114 Times
in
1,683 Posts
first pyrenees stage is difficult enough to further reduce the contenders; likely lose two or three here while gaining
another potentially in the stage winner.
another potentially in the stage winner.
07-15-10, 08:18 PM
#3
Senior Member
ouch
__________________
2014 Specialized Roubaix2003 Interloc Impala2007 ParkPre Image C6 (RIP)
2014 Specialized Roubaix2003 Interloc Impala2007 ParkPre Image C6 (RIP)
07-16-10, 10:18 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,848
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
This is the stage where Levi dies forever and ever. And this is the stage were contador needs to look like the champ he is, and take a few minutes off AS. If he takes only 10 secs again it means that he is sucking big time or that AS and everybody else are getting better and catching up with him.
07-17-10, 05:09 AM
#6
elitist jerk
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Blow - hio
Posts: 4,187
Bikes: CAAD9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
This is the stage where Levi dies forever and ever. And this is the stage were contador needs to look like the champ he is, and take a few minutes off AS. If he takes only 10 secs again it means that he is sucking big time or that AS and everybody else are getting better and catching up with him.
Schleck needs to take 3 minutes on Contador by the ITT, so all Bert needs to do is cover Schleck and counter if possible.
07-17-10, 11:16 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,636
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
you realize there are mountains in stages 15, 16, and definitely 17. I guarantee Contador isn't trying to "get minutes" in stage 14 when everyone is fresh especially with the Tourmalet looming. If he does then eveyone else got bad blood Schleck needs to take 3 minutes on Contador by the ITT, so all Bert needs to do is cover Schleck and counter if possible.
Schleck needs to take 3 minutes on Contador by the ITT, so all Bert needs to do is cover Schleck and counter if possible.
07-17-10, 04:01 PM
#9
12345
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: south france
Posts: 1,240
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The last climb was in the 2003 tour de france, with Lance losing time to Jan Ullrich
Also I just looked at the final climb on google street view, and it looks fun, see link here - google street view.
Also I just looked at the final climb on google street view, and it looks fun, see link here - google street view.
07-17-10, 05:00 PM
#10
Professional Fuss-Budget
My guess is: AC will mark Schleck, but probably won't attack him or take out more time.
Leipheimer, Sanchez will get shredded. I'd love to see Menchov attack this week, but I don't think that's his style.
Leipheimer, Sanchez will get shredded. I'd love to see Menchov attack this week, but I don't think that's his style.
07-17-10, 05:35 PM
#11
Señor Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Hardy, VA
Posts: 17,923
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Mentioned: 70 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1491 Post(s)
Liked 1,090 Times
in
638 Posts
Which Sanchez? LL Sanchez will get toasted. Sammy will be trying to hold on and prevent getting jumped by Rodriguez - who is probably his biggest worry for holding on to 3rd.
__________________
In search of what to search for.
In search of what to search for.
07-17-10, 09:37 PM
#12
Sprockette
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Canada
Posts: 5,503
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
as phil and paul would say, Narstee! It will rip the legs off the peloton!
__________________
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. That's great...if you want to attract vermin.
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. That's great...if you want to attract vermin.
07-18-10, 12:19 AM
#13
velo-dilettante
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: insane diego, california
Posts: 8,316
Bikes: 85 pinarello treviso steel, 88 nishiki olympic steel. 95 look kg 131 carbon, 11 trek madone 5.2 carbon
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1628 Post(s)
Liked 3,114 Times
in
1,683 Posts
really expecting one of the big 3 spaniards (rodriquez, ll sanchez, sastre) and possibly contador to nab one of the next three stages here in the pyrenees. also waiting for gesink to attack to give menchov an easier time of it...perhaps on the steepest climb...
07-18-10, 06:53 AM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Right where I'm supposed to be
Posts: 1,633
Bikes: Franklin Frames Custom, Rivendell Bombadil
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 116 Post(s)
Liked 209 Times
in
127 Posts
Looks like Astana drank a lot of coffee today ..... they're all jacked up.
Can they continue, or implode on the climb? Makes for good viewing for sure.
Can they continue, or implode on the climb? Makes for good viewing for sure.
07-18-10, 06:55 AM
#16
Professional Fuss-Budget
07-18-10, 08:53 AM
#17
snob
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Vienna
Posts: 1,178
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Well, Contador clearly wasn't content with sitting on Schleck's wheel, but they look about equally strong today imo.
Hm, too much tactical playing around by Schleck and Contador? Quite arrogant of them imo.
Hm, too much tactical playing around by Schleck and Contador? Quite arrogant of them imo.
Last edited by rogwilco; 07-18-10 at 08:58 AM.
07-18-10, 08:59 AM
#19
formerly turdsandwich
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 425
Bikes: 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1984 Trek 520, 198? Ross Mt St Helens, 1980 Raleigh Super Gran Prix, 197? Raleigh Gran Prix SS City Banger, 2012 Lynskey ProCross Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
can't believe they're letting menchov go like that
Last edited by j. hughes; 07-18-10 at 09:02 AM. Reason: eh, nevermind. they got some time back
07-18-10, 09:07 AM
#21
formerly turdsandwich
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 425
Bikes: 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1984 Trek 520, 198? Ross Mt St Helens, 1980 Raleigh Super Gran Prix, 197? Raleigh Gran Prix SS City Banger, 2012 Lynskey ProCross Disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
^The Eurosport cast I was watching mentioned a rumor of "Contaleck" as teamates next year. Am I late here or is this a long-standing rumor?
07-18-10, 09:16 AM
#22
Banned.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Post-partisan Paradise
Posts: 4,938
Bikes: GF Wahoo '05, Trek T1000 '04, Lemond Buenos Aires '07
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
2 Posts
Track-standing on the slopes? For a moment I thought Schleck had dropped a chain or something.
Last edited by The Weak Link; 07-18-10 at 09:39 AM.
07-18-10, 09:42 AM
#23
Professional Fuss-Budget
I agree that someone has some 'splaining to do re: the track standing. Unfortunately I just can't understand what Schleck was saying in his Versus interview. 
Great stage, but obviously nowhere near as much devastation as I expected. Guess I'll have to wait a day or two.
Great stage, but obviously nowhere near as much devastation as I expected. Guess I'll have to wait a day or two.
07-18-10, 09:43 AM
#24
Banned.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Post-partisan Paradise
Posts: 4,938
Bikes: GF Wahoo '05, Trek T1000 '04, Lemond Buenos Aires '07
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
2 Posts
Did Cav not make the cut-off?
Never mind. I think he did.
Never mind. I think he did.
Last edited by The Weak Link; 07-18-10 at 09:49 AM.
07-18-10, 09:51 AM
#25
just keep riding
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Milledgeville, Georgia
Posts: 13,560
Bikes: 2018 Black Mountain Cycles MCD,2017 Advocate Cycles Seldom Seen Drop Bar, 2017 Niner Jet 9 Alloy, 2015 Zukas custom road, 2003 KHS Milano Tandem, 1986 Nishiki Cadence rigid MTB, 1980ish Fuji S-12S
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 173 Post(s)
Liked 33 Times
in
22 Posts
From the post-stage interview, Andy seems to be waiting for the right stage to attack. Tomorrow? Thursday on Tourmalet? He was content to a fault to just cover Alberto today. He seems confident of being able to follow Contador's attacks, but very wary of what he can do to him from behind. He'll have to do something at some point. I think he needs another minute or two lead over AC to hang on after the TT. Looks like stage 17 is shaping up to be the big showdown.