Denny's Yard Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Quintana and Pinot both looking good in the TT. The big names all finished within a handful of seconds of each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Well that was a good finish. . The Etixx Quck step team talk will be interesting tonight. I thought they were a stick on to get yellow,green and the stage today. Cavendish went early or maybe Renshaw went to early. However Cavendish should have had the savvy to keep sprinting,he looked over and saw Cancellaro.Thats the tour though unpredictable and the bookie wins again. Dan Martin tomorrow maybe or Valverde. Edited July 5, 2015 by Jacobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Cav went to early but I also think he's lost a bit of power or stamina in the sprint compared to 2-3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Cav went to early but I also think he's lost a bit of power or stamina in the sprint compared to 2-3 years ago. That is going to happen ,he didn't seem to have the 2nd kick. Though Greipel is older than Cavendish. Cavendish is more than just a sprinter and he maybe has to think like Boonen did and he will still win,just has to change his tactics a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 OOOft. Horrendous crash. Race stopped but suggestion they may resume. Cancellara went down, and Dumoulin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 OOOft. Horrendous crash. Race stopped but suggestion they may resume. Cancellara went down, and Dumoulin. That was some crash most of them back up and riding but some of our footballers want to take a look at that and their antics if someone looks at them wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 That was some crash most of them back up and riding but some of our footballers want to take a look at that and their antics if someone looks at them wrong way. I've always said, outside of combat sports (where it is pretty much a requisite for top top level) stage racing cyclists might just be the toughest athletes about. I remember reading in a book a story about how at the Major Games, most athletes are partying etc, apart from the boxers and cyclists. Obviously boxers have to make weight as well over multiple days so partying doesn't help, and the cyclists understand the pain game as well as anyone. Tough tough people, Nicole Cook is one of my most admired sports person in any discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Some questions about why the race was suspended knocking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Some questions about why the race was suspended knocking about. No ambulance? Trying to catch up, i can't watch it live atm, so out of the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 That's basically the explanation which is floating about as well - all doctors occupied at the crash site so no cover if another incident happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) That's basically the explanation which is floating about as well - all doctors occupied at the crash site so no cover if another incident happened. Reading a thread and folk complaining SKY not "respecting" the race neutralisation or at least very unhappy about it. No idea myself never saw it and SKY aren't everyone favourite team lol. So might be usual moaning. Also saying it was so Cancellara went down. I think folk just moaning about anything in the thread i've got. Edited July 6, 2015 by phart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Reading a thread and folk complaining SKY not "respecting" the race neutralisation or at least very unhappy about it. No idea myself never saw it and SKY aren't everyone favourite team lol. So might be usual moaning. Also saying it was so Cancellara went down. I think folk just moaning about anything in the thread i've got. Sky have a bit of a reputation for taking advantage of crashes though have they not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgowmancity Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 https://vine.co/v/enbUhAa6D5I Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 My boy Tejay sitting 3rd in GC. Getting value for my each way at 33/1 so far. Don't say you weren't heided up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'd be as well just picking a number any number,though Dan Martin did at least get in the camera shot today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajin Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I've always said, outside of combat sports (where it is pretty much a requisite for top top level) stage racing cyclists might just be the toughest athletes about. I remember reading in a book a story about how at the Major Games, most athletes are partying etc, apart from the boxers and cyclists. Obviously boxers have to make weight as well over multiple days so partying doesn't help, and the cyclists understand the pain game as well as anyone. Tough tough people, Nicole Cook is one of my most admired sports person in any discipline. Intial radio reports stated that LottoNL-Jumbo's Laurens ten Dam had abandoned with a dislocated shoulder, but he was later reported in the peloton. The first announcement was not erroneous, according to team director Nico Verhoeven. “His bike was already on top of the car," Verhoeven said. “We thought that he was out of the race, but he said that he didn’t want to leave the Tour and that his shoulder had to be popped back in. When we knew that the race was neutralised, he was able to return quietly. He was chatting quickly afterwards. Laurens is a tough one.” Ten Dam added, “I said that they had to pop my shoulder back in. I have trained very hard, so I don’t want to abandon the race even before we enter France. As long as I’m in the race, it’s possible that I can recover. Tomorrow, I’m going to try it on the cobblestones. It will be painful, but afterwards, I have four days to recover. The Alps are just in two weeks and maybe everything is different at that moment.” http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tour-de-france-injuries-galore-from-stage-3-crashes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherps Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Just another tour crash to add to Laurens' collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Some run to the line from Tony Martin today. Fantastic effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Just another tour crash to add to Laurens' collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbruman Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 They are tough as nails . Id through in jump jockeys and rugby league players as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajin Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Obviously we need to wait for the mountains to really tell, but Froome certainly looking the strongest of the main GC contenders so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 They are tough as nails . Id through in jump jockeys and rugby league players as well. Ice Hockey Aussie rules Lacrosse/ Shinty / Hurly Rugby Union Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 This year looks more open than any I can remember, but I've bet on Nibali to do it again because at 6/1 on Betfair he looks better value than any of the others in the big 4. Interestingly, it's possible to bet on all of the big 4 and guarantee a profit of about 8% whichever of them wins, demonstrating that the market isn't completely convinced it's a four-horse race. Aye looks exciting so far ; although barely seen any coverage as missus cut back on sports channels due to austerity measures ; basic Canada TV package ; mostly American pishLast open / exciting tour I recall was Caddel win with Schelck still in mix until Galibier Have a cycling week in Montana next week am sure all eyes will be on Tejay V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchinyell Sox Change Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Ice Hockey Aussie rules Lacrosse/ Shinty / Hurly Rugby Union Just finished a book on Eddy M , half man ; half bike ; that bloke suffered through a lot and totally dominated the sport for yearsRode everything too ; serious damage at track event ( pace moped driver was killed) Boil on his under carriage too in later years ; if you cycle even recreationally you can imagine The hour record in Mexico also had major effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobite Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Just finished a book on Eddy M , half man ; half bike ; that bloke suffered through a lot and totally dominated the sport for years Rode everything too ; serious damage at track event ( pace moped driver was killed) Boil on his under carriage too in later years ; if you cycle even recreationally you can imagine The hour record in Mexico also had major effect I was at the Ghent six in 2013,sitting there watching the racing when the whole crowd got up and started applauding as Merckx took his seat right in front of us.I was to shell shocked to even get a photo with him. Thought I'd left the hero worship behind as a teenager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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