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Tour de France, Stage 17 - Thursday, Bagnères-de-Luchon - Peyragudes
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| johannes-w |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:27
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
BouBBox wrote:
doddy13 wrote:
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I expected a battle between Voeckler and Kessiakoff, but didn't expect both of them to be able to take the breakaway, after yesterdays efforts.
The KOM battle usually gets to be reasonably fun on the final mountain stage.
Yup I guess it will make the whole stage quite interresting; the gap is only of 6points between them (I think).
Also dont forget there are 6 categorised climbs in the last two road stages. Four of category4 and two of category3, so this battle can last to the last stage. 
 Yes it would be fun to see them battling it out on the flat stages, if they stay close together after today |
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| samdiatmh |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:30
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Rui Costa dropping off the back, as Valverde pushes it on
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:33
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
johannes-w wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
I'm starting to become a fan of Nibali. He could just sit there and defend third, but no, he's going for yellow.
Yeah, he has my heart this year, Liquigas best team so far 
+1 I already liked him before, but he won a lot of my sympathy with this years tour, too bad he isn't an even better timetrialist 
I will be sad to see him leaving Liquigas, hopefully they will get Kreuziger instead of him.
No point comparing Kreuziger to Nibali 
I had to do that
Just got from my cycle, all looks good for great finale then.
Edited by Alakagom on 19-07-2012 13:34
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| samdiatmh |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:35
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KOM:
Voeckler, Kessiakoff, some randoms
Voeckler makes it 8 points |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:35
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Alakagom wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
johannes-w wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
I'm starting to become a fan of Nibali. He could just sit there and defend third, but no, he's going for yellow.
Yeah, he has my heart this year, Liquigas best team so far
+1 I already liked him before, but he won a lot of my sympathy with this years tour, too bad he isn't an even better timetrialist
I will be sad to see him leaving Liquigas, hopefully they will get Kreuziger instead of him.
No point comparing Kreuziger to Nibali
I had to do that
Just got from my cycle, all looks good for great finale then.
I agree completly, Nibali is twice a rider last seasons. My point was replacing my favourite rider with another.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:36
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
johannes-w wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
I'm starting to become a fan of Nibali. He could just sit there and defend third, but no, he's going for yellow.
Yeah, he has my heart this year, Liquigas best team so far
+1 I already liked him before, but he won a lot of my sympathy with this years tour, too bad he isn't an even better timetrialist
I will be sad to see him leaving Liquigas, hopefully they will get Kreuziger instead of him.
No point comparing Kreuziger to Nibali
I had to do that
Just got from my cycle, all looks good for great finale then.
I agree completly, Nibali is twice a rider last seasons. My point was replacing my favourite rider with another.
Indeed. I don't see Kreuziger coming back to Liquigas though at all though. OPQS or Saxo are the two choices for him.
Edited by Alakagom on 19-07-2012 13:37
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| Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:37
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Just started watching. I miss anything?
The finish looks interesting, but I don't see anyone making time.  Nibali looks very strong though, so I'm excited to watch.
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| samdiatmh |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:37
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no point in making an alliance if you're going to keep the break unbelievably close |
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| BouBBox |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:37
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So make it 6 climbs in a row for Voeckler
Team Europcar !!
RIP Wouter
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| gotlandrules |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:38
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Voeckler has won the last 6 climbs, amazing. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:38
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Teddy The Creator wrote:
Just started watching. I miss anything?
Nibali descended quickly, probably without trying. He joined the break. The break was pissed so he shook hands with Valverde then slowed up and rejoined the peloton.
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| roturn |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:39
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RNT to lose the team ranking today? Just two left in the yellow group?? |
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:41
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Battle for the KOM is more exciting then the GC.
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"This Schleck sandwich is going to cause serious indigestion for Evans" - Phil Liggett |
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| jacknic |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:41
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CountArach wrote:
Teddy The Creator wrote:
Just started watching. I miss anything?
Nibali descended quickly, probably without trying. He joined the break. The break was pissed so he shook hands with Valverde then slowed up and rejoined the peloton.
Yeah but why drop back if your team is going to chase the break down anyway?
Now flaunting my very first avatar...
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| gotlandrules |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:42
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Eden95 wrote:
Battle for the KOM is more exciting then the GC.
Probably over now though, unless Astana gives Kessiakoff some of Vinos old "power bars" so he can outclimb everyone up the next climb 
Edited by gotlandrules on 19-07-2012 13:42
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:44
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Voeckler looking comfortable in the break |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:44
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roturn wrote:
RNT to lose the team ranking today? Just two left in the yellow group??
Who are left?
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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| Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:45
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baseballlover312 wrote:
roturn wrote:
RNT to lose the team ranking today? Just two left in the yellow group??
Who are left?
My guess is Schleck and some one. I think Zubeldia was dropped.
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| samdiatmh |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:46
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it'll regroup on the flat anyway
there's no problems right now |
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| Tjoertszc |
Posted on 19-07-2012 13:46
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Teddy The Creator wrote:
baseballlover312 wrote:
roturn wrote:
RNT to lose the team ranking today? Just two left in the yellow group??
Who are left?
My guess is Schleck and some one. I think Zubeldia was dropped.
Schleck?
Zubeldia and Horner is my guess. |
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