RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 The greatest sprinter cycling has ever see does it again. With or without a lead out an inform Cav always finds the right wheel to follow. He'll never replace Merckx as the greatest rider of all time but he might, just might take his record for wins at the Tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rob k said: Lots saying he will be DQ for that - i don’t think he will Merlier didn't seem upset at end, even put his arm out to say well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thomas really struggling already today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 This really is the strangest Tour. With riders taking back or losing minutes it's anyone's guess what the GC standings will be after the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, TomF said: Thomas really struggling already today 13 minutes back in this stage along with Roglic. These crashes have really taken their toll - G dislocated his shoulder four days ago FFS. I don`t think I could drive a car much less get on a bike after doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 No matter how many times I watch these fast descents in the wet they still terrify me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 38 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: 13 minutes back in this stage along with Roglic. These crashes have really taken their toll - G dislocated his shoulder four days ago FFS. I don`t think I could drive a car much less get on a bike after doing that. ..and Frome! Cavs got a faster GC time than him at moment. Really crazy year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 This is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 21 minutes ago, TomF said: This is awesome That almost summed up the day. Just about to cross the line and almost brought down by a stray bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: That almost summed up the day. Just about to cross the line and almost brought down by a stray bottle! Brilliant first day in the Alps. Pogacar looks on a different level to everyone atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Unbelievable. I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, TomF said: Brilliant first day in the Alps. Pogacar looks on a different level to everyone atm If your Ineos you break the bank surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Another crazy day on the Tour. As I remarked earlier in this thread and as commented on by TomF Pogacar is in a different league at the moment and should step on podiums of Grand Tours for the next decade. If he has good days Carapaz can still make the podium but Brailsford would need to give Tadej the biggest contract in cycling history to land him for Ineos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Rob k said: If your Ineos you break the bank surely It’s scary how he climbed the final bit of that last mountain. Didn’t even get off his saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 In one sense, it’s a magnificent ride from Pog, and he’s clearly head and shoulders above everyone. However, in another sense, you wish he’d kept it back for a few days - he’s won it even before we hit the first proper mountain stage!!! Tour over after stage 8. Absolutely mental! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Pogacar is just a bloody machine isn`t he? Terrific ride from Ben O`Connor as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Unless he crashes, and I don't hope that, Pogacar has the Tour won and there's a free for all for the minor podium places. Despite putting together the strongest team anyone has seen entering the Tour Ineos are looking like having their worst result in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Pogacar is just a bloody machine isn`t he? Terrific ride from Ben O`Connor as well. Not sure what Pogacar is. LA mk 2 perhaps? UAE CEO is Maurio Gianetti. Worth reading up on the guy to at least consider some questions being asked about what we are seeing. OTH Pogacar may just be a super human phenomenon. Agree about O'Connor, shame he didn't get yellow, though I wonder if Pogacar would have allowed it even if Inneos hadn't pulled on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Frenchay Red said: Not sure what Pogacar is. LA mk 2 perhaps? UAE CEO is Maurio Gianetti. Worth reading up on the guy to at least consider some questions being asked about what we are seeing. OTH Pogacar may just be a super human phenomenon. Agree about O'Connor, shame he didn't get yellow, though I wonder if Pogacar would have allowed it even if Inneos hadn't pulled on the front. I just did. Fascinating, especially to read that he nearly died from ingesting his drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Can't decide if tomorrow is a stage for Cav or not.. its more Sagan than Cav for me. If its a sprint there isn't many left to even give him a challenge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, TomF said: Can't decide if tomorrow is a stage for Cav or not.. its more Sagan than Cav for me. If its a sprint there isn't many left to even give him a challenge... He`ll be going for it though. Imagine if he beat Eddy Merckx`s record on the Champs Elysees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 28 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: He`ll be going for it though. Imagine if he beat Eddy Merckx`s record on the Champs Elysees! Well if he can win tomorrow I’d fancy him on Thursday it’s just getting him over the hills in-between and after.. it would be awesome to hit 35 in Paris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Looking good for Cav assuming he's got the legs, didn't go for the intermediate sprint stage which hopefully means he's saved some power.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 What a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 WOW! Cav did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 That was never in doubt…..it’s on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 That was probably the most perfect lead out I’ve seen from a team in quite a number of years. They had it in full control from 5k out and then peeled off one by one with it still in absolute control. Asgren did a superb shift. Probably the best ‘train’ since Cav’s early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Harry said: That was probably the most perfect lead out I’ve seen from a team in quite a number of years. They had it in full control from 5k out and then peeled off one by one with it still in absolute control. Asgren did a superb shift. Probably the best ‘train’ since Cav’s early days. Yeah this is the best he's had since the HTC days I'd say. Hoping he survives Mont Ventoux tomorrow as surely he's got Thursday's stage in the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 Cav you ******* star! What a rider and as Orla just said, we`re witnessing history in the making. Just stay safe over the Ventoux now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 6, 2021 Report Share Posted July 6, 2021 30 minutes ago, TomF said: Yeah this is the best he's had since the HTC days I'd say. Hoping he survives Mont Ventoux tomorrow as surely he's got Thursday's stage in the bag. And could make the record his own on friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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