Spoiler : Paris - Nice. 3-10 March

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raindog

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Location
France
yeah, that was 'orrible
 

Flying_Monkey

Recyclist
Location
Odawa
What were his lead-out men playing at though? They didn't have a clue where he was. Canny sprinting to win in spite of them.

Nobody seemed to be able to make their train work, I think the wind was just too much. Everyone was switching around, trying to find shelter and jump out at the last minute.
 

raindog

er.....
Location
France
Jesus, that was a tough finish. Did you notice how many riders jumped too early then blew up?
Real shame Kittel got that puncture yesterday.
 

jdtate101

Ex-Fatman
Bouhanni surely must have some bust teeth and a broken nose after that, looked real nasty. To me it looked like the bike broke loose just as he crossed the white line...maybe it was a bit slick. Real shame this had to happen to anyone, let alone the race leader...:B)
 

raindog

er.....
Location
France
Race doctor said apparently he's got no broken bones or teeth, but he'll need stitches in his upper lip. Hopefully he'll be up and riding again soon.
 
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thom

thom

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Location
The Borough
 

raindog

er.....
Location
France
I know - almost stopped dead, didn't he?
Did anyone notice that image of Kittel bent double over his bike after the finish, unable to speak? Completely knackered.
 

Noodley

Guest
My video link froze just seconds after they crossed the line (thankfully, no adverts popping up today!) so I missed any "afters".
 
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thom

thom

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Location
The Borough
Nasty weather today - descending the last climb, 15 km from the end, people taking risks, splits in the peloton. At the front, one sky rider took a chance too much and came off. Looked ok - i think it was Kiryenka. Really fractured at the front now. 7 guys broken off, including 2 sky riders (inc. Porte).
8 km to go - people chasing hard.
 

smutchin

Cat 6 Racer
Location
The Red Enclave
Yes, it was Kiriyenka. Pretty spectacular but no damage done afaict - the camera bike passed him standing forlornly by the road a few moments later.
 
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