TMWANG50 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 20 hours ago, lenred said: Anyone got any worries on Pogacar and whether he’s receiving any ‘assistance’? Just looks too good for me compared to everyone else. Obviously may have been different if Roglic had been racing but he’s just postcodes, not streets ahead of everyone else and still looks like he isn’t out of first gear. He’s sat there in the interview room and looks like he’s barely broken sweat. Guess my scepticism is a result of the years of so many doping scandals but he just looks too good to me. I'd agree I would love for him to be the new dawn of cycling but his performances are very Armstrongesque! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Looks like it maybe on for 35 today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, TomF said: Looks like it maybe on for 35 today Probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Frenchay Red said: Probably not It did seem for a while they were reeling in the leaders but have backed off now. I still live in hope they'll go again in 40-50km time again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just now, TomF said: It did seem for a while they were reeling in the leaders but have backed off now. I still live in hope they'll go again in 40-50km time again.. This breakaway poses no threat to the Green Jersey. With a TT tomorrow Cav is virtually guaranteed it now as long as he finishes on Sunday, so DQS happy to let it go. Plus they're all knackered from the last few days! And DQS have Ballerini is in the break And of course wouldn't it be epic if Cav breaks the record with a win on the Champs Elysées Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Frenchay Red said: This breakaway poses no threat to the Green Jersey. With a TT tomorrow Cav is virtually guaranteed it now as long as he finishes on Sunday, so DQS happy to let it go. Plus they're all knackered from the last few days! And DQS have Ballerini is in the break And of course wouldn't it be epic if Cav breaks the record with a win on the Champs Elysées Absolutely epic if he does in on the Champs. It would be the perfect way to end it. Just always nervous as its pretty hairy on those last few bends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, TomF said: Absolutely epic if he does in on the Champs. It would be the perfect way to end it. Just always nervous as its pretty hairy on those last few bends. It would be perfect. The speed they are going into the final corner is frightening! I stood there for over 6 hours on the final stage of Pantani's winning tour in '98, wearing my Severn Road Club jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Have you seen the mechanic video? Not a great look but at least he’s apologised (kind of) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I`ve just been looking at the GC and Cav is third last (140th out of 142). If he did finish last (there`s only about a minute in it) would it be the first time a rider had come bottom of the GC but also won a jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I`ve just been looking at the GC and Cav is third last (140th out of 142). If he did finish last (there`s only about a minute in it) would it be the first time a rider had come bottom of the GC but also won a jersey? 58/135 in time trial today. Don’t think he’ll be at back tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, TomF said: 58/135 in time trial today. Don’t think he’ll be at back tomorrow.. Oh I`m sure he`ll be fine and won`t finish last but I just wondered if it had ever happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I’m off to Chatou later to see the start. It’s a lovely day, a bit too warm even, and like many on here, I am hoping to see Mark Cavendish get off to a good start before returning home to watch the finale on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I’m off to Chatou later to see the start. It’s a lovely day, a bit too warm even, and like many on here, I am hoping to see Mark Cavendish get off to a good start before returning home to watch the finale on TV. Already nervous. What time do they start today, it’s usually much later like 3pm isn’t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, TomF said: Already nervous. What time do they start today, it’s usually much later like 3pm isn’t it? 16H40 in Chatou, with the caravan starting at 14H40, in just over an hour. Very busy already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 In fact, the start is at 16H15! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 minute ago, PHILINFRANCE said: In fact, the start is at 16H15! So 15:15 BST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, TomF said: So 15:15 BST? Eurosport coverage starts at 3 so that seems likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lanterne Rouge Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 So close! Can`t help thinking he got blocked a bit 50m from the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 DQS train fell to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Gutted. But then thinking about it that's preposterous. Last season I thought his career was all but over. What he has achieved is beyond belief. A win today would have been perfect, but perhaps greedy. 4 wins, Green Jersey, 34 TDF record equalling wins at 36. When most thought he was finished. chapeau, chapeau, Hope he comes back next year for just one more victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Frenchay Red said: Gutted. But then thinking about it that's preposterous. Last season I thought his career was all but over. What he has achieved is beyond belief. A win today would have been perfect, but perhaps greedy. 4 wins, Green Jersey, 34 TDF record equalling wins at 36. When most thought he was finished. chapeau, chapeau, Hope he comes back next year for just one more victory. I think he will be back - from everything you hear Bennet will be off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Rob k said: I think he will be back - from everything you hear Bennet will be off Bennet definitely off, but will DQS retain Cav, and if so as the main sprinter for the Tour? Perhaps, but Lefevre will not let sentiment rule his head. Hopefully a deal can be done. DQS will be Cav's preference for sure, and the best chance of win 35 if he can ride the Tour again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Frenchay Red said: Gutted. But then thinking about it that's preposterous. Last season I thought his career was all but over. What he has achieved is beyond belief. A win today would have been perfect, but perhaps greedy. 4 wins, Green Jersey, 34 TDF record equalling wins at 36. When most thought he was finished. chapeau, chapeau, Hope he comes back next year for just one more victory. Perfectly summarised. Disappointing that he didn't break Mercx record today but his achievements this tour are beyond fantastic. Chapeau to Cav and the DQS team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 36 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Perfectly summarised. Disappointing that he didn't break Mercx record today but his achievements this tour are beyond fantastic. Chapeau to Cav and the DQS team. Yep good points, I never he’d even win another stage let alone equal Mercx record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonGeneral Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Cav had nothing left to prove even before this Tour! This last 3 weeks have just been a joy and a bonus ... Not to mention the emotions! Shame about the last stage and Van Alert certainly closed down the space available very expertly. I think the error was Cav's further back though in choosing Van Aert's wheel over Morkov's who could have positioned him much better. Lefevre took some persuading this season so it's certainly not cut and dried but oh how I'd love to see Cav ride out in a Quick Step Alpha Vinyl jersey next season ... Even if it's just the Tour of Turkey and a few minor Belgian races! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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