Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré...

[raindog]

Sky are leading out far too early for Thomas - that's two days running they've got it wrong. That was a tough finish with that strong headwind.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Sky are leading out far too early for Thomas - that's two days running they've got it wrong. That was a tough finish with that strong headwind.

True, although I was thinking that it was deliberate, seeing as he is not a rough-and-tumble true sprinter, but a go-from-distance kind of guy? Withough Henderson, they don't really have a real sprinter. Boasson-Hagen is also okay when he's fully fit, as is Swift but neither are purists.

 

[rich p]

Haedo looked very untroubled - one of the few sprinters Cav has beaten this year!

 

[raindog]

True, although I was thinking that it was deliberate, seeing as he is not a rough-and-tumble true sprinter, but a go-from-distance kind of guy? .

Agreed, but then why lead him out as if he's a sprinter? Alot of effort for nothing really. He'd get the same result just sitting in the middle of the bunch like everyone else. Still, at least they're having a go. Hope he does well in the TT tomorrow.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Agreed, but then why lead him out as if he's a sprinter? Alot of effort for nothing really. He'd get the same result just sitting in the middle of the bunch like everyone else. Still, at least they're having a go. Hope he does well in the TT tomorrow.

Look at the points standings.

I think they are trying to get him there or thereabouts on most days.

 

[raindog]

Yes of course - he's in green - forgot that!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Yes of course - he's in green - forgot that!

Not quite after today, but he will be if he keeps this up on a variety of stages. Let's see. If he doesn't, I'll be quite happy to say that Sky just had stupid tactics!

 

[philipbh]

We can only hope it proves terminal

I wish he'd let MB get a word in!

CK is off to cover the Le Man 24 Hour - didnt catch the name of his replacement though

 

[rich p]

CK is off to cover the Le Man 24 Hour - didnt catch the name of his replacement though

Anthony McCrossan - well meaning but amateurish.

 

[lukesdad]

Interesting TT today,watching bertie keep pushing himself back into his saddle, can t say ive ever seen that before Something fundamently wrong there me thinks.

 

[raindog]

Well, he was on a new bike - don't think he was fully comfortable with it. Fantastic ride from Brajkovic. Millar nicely placed on general.

Big day in the mountains tomorrow.

 

[Chuffy]

Geraint Thomas was 7th, I didn't know he was a TT specialist! Good effort that man.

 

[BigSteev]

CK is off to cover the Le Man 24 Hour - didnt catch the name of his replacement though

Christ I hope not! Mind you I'll probably combine Eurosport pics with Radio LeMans anyway.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Geraint Thomas was 7th, I didn't know he was a TT specialist! Good effort that man.

Good track rider, so not surprising. He's definitely going for the points win.

 

[raindog]

He's got pursuit medals hasn't he? How does he climb?