Criterium du Dauphiné, 8-15 June 2014 ***spoilers***

[Shadowfax]

Well I for one found that last stage very enjoyable and will be sitting down to watch my first TDF in a few weeks. Whether Foome or Contador or a n other wins I don't care but they had better make the most of it, cos there's a new Sheriff in town and he's Columbian !

 

[LarryDuff]

That green jersey on Contador looks terrible mixed with the Tinkoff/Saxo shorts.

 

[RobNewcastle]

Brailsford on Porte.....

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...d-richie-porte-havent-lost-confidence-125854?

So Saturday for the definitive assessment.....

 

[montage]

Read the David Walsh book if you have any doubts - that's what secured it for me.

 

[RobNewcastle]

Is the Inside Team sky book montage? Been meaning to read that

 

[Dogtrousers]

Read the David Walsh book if you have any doubts - that's what secured it for me.

I hated that book. It was such an obsequious love-letter to Sky. Every single member of the Sky team, from the lowest sock-washer to Brailsford was presented in glowing terms as dedicated and committed to innovative approaches to their vocation, inspired by their sainted ancestors and totally and utterly opposed to doping in everything they do. And anyone who is not in totally love with them is a ranting internet troll. Now that was Armstrong-esque. (Not that I'm suggesting Walsh is taking anything other than a few quid from his employers who also happen to sponsor the team).

But I digress. Sorry.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Amazing last few km there - Contador had a good go, but it seems Sky were able to keep everything under control. Nice win for Spilak though, and great to see Kelderman and Yates stealing a few seconds together to both get on the podium.

 

[tug benson]

Was it on Eurosport? what time did it finish at?

 

[Crackle]

I didn't get anything today, no stream or live text.

 

[raindog]

and great to see Kelderman and Yates stealing a few seconds together to both get on the podium.

Yes, nice to see a bit of attacking just for a few seconds benefit. Don't get enough of that kind of thing - so many riders just seem to roll over and die when faced with the big stars.
I know we've said it a million times, but the Yates lads are such a great prospect for the seasons to come.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

the Yates lads are such a great prospect for the seasons to come.

Yes, and what's particularly great is that they seem to be able to race as individuals - unlike the Schlecks - although when they do finally get to work together I can imagine that they will be something else!

 

[smutchin]

Haven't seen it yet but absolutely thrilled to bits to see Yates and Kelderman up there. Looking forward to watching the highlights later.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

We cycled

over the Col d'Ornon from Bourg to see the race, great stuff, went through twice. Couple snaps for forum interest.

 

[montage]

Yes, and what's particularly great is that they seem to be able to race as individuals - unlike the Schlecks - although when they do finally get to work together I can imagine that they will be something else!

Until they form Wiggo's mountain train for 2015!

 

[RobNewcastle]

From the brief highlights I've seen and the reports it looks like Porte was a lot stronger yesterday.