Paris-Nice 2015 *spoilers"

[Norry1]

Fair play to Thomas descending 10km with a smashed in left brake lever, that is one of my great cycling nightmare scenarios.

Anyone know if they ride with front brake on left?

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Live coverage just away to start on Eurosport 2

 

[raindog]

Jalabert reckons Gallopin can do it - hope so.

 

[raindog]

Anyone know if they ride with front brake on left?

Yes - left hand lever = front brake.

 

[rich p]

A lot of DNS's and a lot going thru the motions but TYony Martin is putting a sterling effort in

 

[Norry1]

Yes - left hand lever = front brake.

In which case, nightmare riding a descent with damaged / bent front lever

 

[iLB]

I see Wiggins has decided to stay in bed today and won't be riding the TT. Sensible chap.

Seen he chose not to ride. Bit disrespectful? Or is he ill?

 

[rich p]

With this awful Nice weather, you might say, any Porte in a storm.

 

[Crackle]

With this awful Nice weather, you might say, any Porte in a storm.

You might, I wouldn't.

 

[rich p]

You might, I wouldn't.

You will, to no.1 son or the missus

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Seen he chose not to ride. Bit disrespectful? Or is he ill?

Lots of people dropped out yesterday (1/3 of the peloton) and plenty more who did finish didn't start today. It's quite normal and no, it's not disrespectful.

 

[iLB]

Lots of people dropped out yesterday (1/3 of the peloton) and plenty more who did finish didn't start today. It's quite normal and no, it's not disrespectful.

Fair. Might be a bit annoyed if I was in Nice to see him ride.

Allez Gallopin!

 

[raindog]

Gallopin way down on Porte's first sector time - he's blown it

 

[Norry1]

Big difference in riding position between Porte and Gallopin

 

[rich p]

Gallopin way down on Porte's first sector time - he's blown it

Yeah, RD, but remember I had Richie for the GC in the pro pundit prediction