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[Garfield2010]

Keeping up with the Schlecks start at 14h00 today on supersport 5........ Dont miss it......

[Puncheur]

TNT1, on 21 July 2011 - 09:08 , said:

I'm just sorry that Wiggins crashed out. I really do believe he was sitting on the form of his life. Sky really did build their tour around Wiggins and must be devastated with his withdrawal.

Their strategy was two eggs on one saddle, placed all their eggs in one basket.
It cost them dearly.

No back up GC man...

Edited by AirBender, 21 July 2011 - 09:36 .

[The Dictator]

anyone know the cumulative altitude gain on today's monster stage?

Just by adding up the rise to the three climbs I get 4642m...it's a whopper.

think i'm off to the pub at 3:45 today

[splat]

jatho, on 21 July 2011 - 09:25 , said:

I was a big Schlek fan going into this years tour, but I must be honest, I've lost respect for both Frank and Andy but in particular Andy. They had lots to say going into the tour but never seem able to back it up on the road and seem to make a lot of excuses when it doesnt work out for them, Contador on the other hand, has been very quiet but cunning and has attacked them where he knows they're weak and its paid off.

If Andy wants to win this tour, he needs to stop mucking around with the barrage of small weak attacks and put one huge attack in today that either wins him the tour or puts him out of contention altogether.

At this point, I'd really like to see Evans win it as I think he's the most deserving given his efforts and his teams teams efforts and in-fact I'd probably rather see Contador win it than Andy as I think he's worked harder and has had some bad luck.

As for the Schleks, Frank has worked harder than Andy, is in better shape and deserves it more I think, so to be fair to his brother, if they want the win in their camp the team including Andy should work for Frank.

+ 1
I was also a big Schleck fan and have lost respect for them now.

Andrea and Francine must shaddup and ride!

[Garfield2010]

Wonder if the Luxemborg-Lasses can strike back today!!

[Garfield2010]

Thelma & Louise Schelck must blow up the field today!!! Bwahahaha

[Bos]

I Wouldnt mind Cuddles keeping it. He has had lots of bad luck in the passed and he is riding brave this year. Pulling another 3-4sec's on Bert yesterday show's he wants it. I think Berto and the sisters havnt been showing that much this year because the climbs were not quite as steep..?

But In the end I'd laugh loudest if berto takes the cake, He had no luck this year, he's has had everyone betting against him, including the media and singlehandedly got over his situation and is now starting to fire again.
I love his style..he attacks when no one expoects it.. I would put some cash on the fact that he will even attack on the middle of the 3 climbs if he"s feeling good, especially since he seems to be better at decending this year than climbing!

Expect the unexpected, but I feel like taking off this afternoon. Its going to be good!

[KnobbyMech]

Like him or hate him, Contador is the real man around, always fighting.

I think (hope) Evans will wear yellow tonight with Sanchez, Contador and Evans improving against Cunego, Basso and Schlecondbests.

May the best man win! Such an exciting tour with so many contendors.

Do not hink any GC contendor team will push the pace up front today early on and rather save energy to help where they can on the descends and second climb. Last climb will give some answers, finally. Jippee!

That Belgian climber Vanendert may go for the win, but I think he will be caught near the top of the final climb. Can't see a non GC contendar other than him taking the stage today or tomorrow.

Edited by KnobbyMech, 21 July 2011 - 11:08 .

[Akon]

Squier, on 21 July 2011 - 07:27 , said:

Cadel has looked really good. This could be his year.

If there isn't someone new in yellow today, I don't think we'll see someone new in yellow this year...

All of a sudden Tommy can TT?

[E1A104]

Garfield2010, on 21 July 2011 - 08:48 , said:

Voeckler will not keep yellow today......

Agree that Conti's looking the best. Evans in yellow tomorrow for sure..... Basso is an unknown factor at this stage but watch him!

If I was Leopard-Trek I would sent Frank on the attack on the second last climb already........ try and open up the race a bit......

Problem is, he would then have to ride more than 200m away from his sister and i am not sure if they can.

[American Flyers]

I don't understand two brothers.. Frank must just stay with Voeckler or Evans and Andy must just attack and go for it! He has nothing to loose! Hey Andy! Pull up your pants and put your head down - Just do it!!

[DaLoCo]

KnobbyMech, on 21 July 2011 - 11:03 , said:

Like him or hate him, Contador is the real man around, always fighting.

Only after a nice steak or two

[Garfield2010]

Evans should win it..... As much as I do admire Contadors fighting spirit he was in too much pain when attacking. In the past he could break away ALONE almost at will. This year he cant. He might well win the stage today but he shouldnt take enough time out of Evans.....

Again... I think Frank should attack on the second last climb......... If this tour have shown one thing is that you need to attack when no one is expecting it......... It has worked so far....

Send Jens Voig in the breakaway and make him wait on top of the second last climb (at 145km) so that he can pace Frank to the last climb........

Then we will have a race on our hands.

I really hope they dont sit and wait until 5km left before anything starts to happen............

[E1A104]

DaLoCo, on 21 July 2011 - 11:25 , said:

Only after a nice steak or two

and the rest are clean? All of the sudden Tommy can TT and climb, Hushovd is climbing like a demon and even spartacus is looking good on the climbs chasing AC down on one stage. The Tour would have been more interesting if the schleck sisters were forced to dope and force-fed some male hormones.......

[GrumpyOldGuy]

At the very least I think 'Berto will go for the stage win today. Those that can go with will get a free ride, those that cant will lose big time.

I think it will be difficult for 'berto to get 2 minutes back on Cadel today unless he gets seriously shelled, and I dont see that happening, but to get a shot at the yellow Jersey 'Berto will need at least a minute today.

Andy is effectively neutralised with only 30 secs over Contador, everyone is going to attack Evans today - he looks good, so lets see.

[Garfield2010]

Andy must put on his strap-on and give it to the other guys...............