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Andrew Talansky from the US wins the Criterium du Dauphine today. Contador looked good and finished second but I think the big news was how bad Froome looked today. They must have taken away his inhaler that he was using this week. I'm excited for Talansky and the tour, I don't think he can win it but a podium may be within his reach.
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Froome also hit the asphalt pretty good yesterday, so I'm sure that didn't help his cause. I was looking for a good teaser a few days ago to kick off this thread. I didn't find one.Originally posted by RC Vikings View PostI told him he was a goddamn Nazi Stormtrooper. -
I watched the last couple stages of the Dauhpine and it was fun to see Contador attack Froome and Froome being unable to respond. It must have taken too much out of Contador as the last stage wasn't exactly mountainous, but there was just enough elevation to do him in while Talansky took it.
I've really enjoyed getting into the cycling races. These shorter tours (6-8 days) are fun, but the one day races are also pretty cool (Paris-Roubaix, US Nationals, etc.).
Totally looking forward to le tour. I'll actually be in London the week before it starts...so I'll just miss being able to see a live stage."Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. UchtdorfComment
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Horner likely to get a ride in the TdF. It will be nice to see him there. An old man at 42.
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He should be rested. I'm happy to see Horner do well, his recent success has made me reevaluate an earlier position I took on this board.Originally posted by creekster View PostComment
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Garmin hangs its hat on talansky. And Millar is not on the squad. Too bad for Millar given that the race starts in the uk. He has been a favorite of mine even after he was caught cheating.
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With Talansky and Van Garderen the U.S. has a good shot at getting a rider into the top five.Originally posted by creekster View PostComment
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I understand why Millar is bent out of shape, but this shouldn't come as a total surprise for him. It's not like he's produced any results the last three years. I realize that his experience and veteran status have been an asset to Garmin, but looking at the roster is a total head scratcher. I would say that leaving Ryder Hesjedal and climber Dan Martin off the list doesn't make any sense to me. Jonathan Vaughters has some convincing to do.Originally posted by creekster View Post
The biggest news to the TdF lead up is that fact that Team Sky have decided to leave Bradley Wiggins home. I realize that him and Froome have some issues between the two of them, but I don't see anyone on that list that better suited to get Froome over the mountains than Wiggins. Should be interesting.I told him he was a goddamn Nazi Stormtrooper.Comment
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Ryder tweeted today his absence was planned and decided after the dauphiné.Originally posted by Dwight Schr-ute View Post
I don't disagree about Millar but it would have been nice fur him to ride in the uk.
Wiggo COULD get froome over the top but the question is WOULD he do it. I guess they decided in the negative. I'm still not a big froome fan.PLesa excuse the tpyos.Comment
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Millar's tweets since he learned he would not be on the TdF team have been emotional and sort of amusing. But he seems to be calmed down today. Sometimes I am not sure twitter is a good thing when you're upset.PLesa excuse the tpyos.Comment
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Froome won last year without Wiggins and it's clear the bad blood between the two is enough of a detriment that keeping the two apart is the best thing. After seeing Froome crack at the Dauphine I think he's beatable, however I don't know who it is that will beat him. Contador is certainly a possibility but he doesn't have a team like Sky. In fact, Contrador would have probably won the Dauphine if his team had been able to help a bit more. Contador can't rely on just sitting behind Froome while Sky does all the work because if he cracks once, he's toast.Originally posted by Dwight Schr-ute View Post
I would have loved to see Quintana take on the TdF this year....but that will obviously have to wait until 2015."Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. UchtdorfComment
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During yesterday's stage they talked about how Tony Martin crashed at the beginning of last year's Tour and went to the hospital. But after a few days recuperation he came back and won a time trial (the one at Mont St. Michel?). Did I simply misunderstand? I thought once you're out, you're out.
Also, it really bugs me (and it certainly has to bug the cyclists) near the summit of pretty much every climb where the fans crowd in and essentially block view, and often the path, of the riders. You never see this in marathons or other running races. Why with cycling? (I'm assuming it's due to the longer course and limited human resources.)Comment
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I didn't hear the commentary you are asking about but you are correct: once you leave the course your tour is finished.Originally posted by PaloAltoCougar View PostPLesa excuse the tpyos.Comment
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He went to the hospital to get checked out after the stage, but continued to ride each day. They didn't fully explain it.Comment
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Ah, that makes sense. They way they described the accident and his hospital visit made it sound like he was out for a few days.Originally posted by mtnbiker View PostComment
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