Spoiler : Paris - Nice. 3-10 March

[Flying_Monkey]

I wouldn't be surprised if Talansky keeps this one. He's a superb climber. It will partly depend on whether Sky can do the same for Porte as he usually does for the Froome or Wiggins.

 

[smutchin]

Looking at who Porte has in his team is what made me think he'd be good for the win today. Talansky probably doesn't need that level of support. I expect he'll still be in yellow tonight.

 

[thom]

The final TT can make a big difference - last year Westra and Wiggins put in 45 secs to the nearest GC competitor on it, including well over a minute to Van Gaarderen. Westra is only 6 secs off Talansky at the minute.
I guess today we can get a clearer idea of the comparative form of these guys. I'd prefer Talansky to Van Gaarderen to win but I suspect neither will do so come Sunday.

 

[raindog]

I hope Talansky does hang in, as I think he's been really impressive so far, but as thom says, it'll probably all come down to the TT on sunday.
Right - off to get the telly warmed up.

 

[Noodley]

Germany 2 Japan 1 in the women's football on Eurosport

 

[thom]

I hope Talansky does hang in, as I think he's been really impressive so far, but as thom says, it'll probably all come down to the TT on sunday.
Right - off to get the telly warmed up.

If he does hang on, it will be impressive because it sounds he hasn't much support at the sharp end of the stages, in contrast to SKY, BMC and Astana. Gotta respect him for trying.

 

[raindog]

bloody hell - snow on the finish line today

 

[Flying_Monkey]

bloody hell - snow on the finish line today

Excellent...

 

[thom]

JTL abandons

 

[raindog]

JTL's abandoned

LOL another crossed post with thom

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Lucky I didn't just post the same thing too!

 

[thom]

CRASH !!!!
Fortunately it does not appear anyone is badly hurt.

edit - clearly it will be interesting to find out why JTL dropped out. Anyone know anything ? Must be a bit of a step up he's making but I think most likely its an illness rather than being knackered.

 

[Noodley]

Oh, I see you already know about JTL

 

[smutchin]

If he does hang on, it will be impressive because it sounds he hasn't much support at the sharp end of the stages, in contrast to SKY, BMC and Astana. Gotta respect him for trying.

Hesjedal did it in the Giro last year. They breed 'em tough at Garmin.

d.

 

[raindog]

CRASH !!!!
Fortunately it does not appear anyone is badly hurt.

edit - clearly it will be interesting to find out why JTL dropped out. Anyone know anything ? Must be a bit of a step up he's making but I think most likely its an illness rather than being knackered.

crash, according to Adam and Jalabert