LosingFocus
Lost it, got it again.
Good call, I thought it was Wiggins who hit the barrier but he was further back.
Tour de France 2012 (with SPOILERS)
- Thread starter Flying_Monkey
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Good call, I thought it was Wiggins who hit the barrier but he was further back.
Nearly there
Veteran
- Location
- Cumbria
Are people getting suspicious of how good sagan is?
The commentators here said it was he but when I watched it again I didn't think it was him. Some other lanky sod in Sky kit!
Yes is the simple answer.
Sadly it's a sign of the times. It always makes some people ask questions when it's made to look easy.
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
i may well be a bit of a miserable old bugger now(at 33), but i'm not liking this silly arm waving/ walking/ chicken celebrations at the end. Impressive victory all the same
I'm not a fan of it either, but with that much talent, strength and tactical nous in one so young I am prepared to forgive. After all, silly finishing gestures were not exactly unknown from another sprinter who has matured rather well....
lukesdad
Guest
Don't forget the chase back on after the puncture, getting, through the peleton and finishing that fresh ?
You bet I'm asking questions.
Nearly there
Veteran
- Location
- Cumbria
Just watched the finish again man he looked real fresh as he crossed the line compared to EBH
jdtate101
Ex-Fatman
- Location
- Boring Birmingham
I too am beginning to question Sagan's 'preparation'. On his two stage victories he's not even looked out of breath or even a mild sweat. Either he's a genetic freak or he's doped. All the other riders involved in the finishes (even EVB and Spartacus) have looked tired given the hard and very fast finishes and steep grades, but not Sagan. I smell something here. I would dearly love to believe he's THAT good, but to look that fresh at the end....hmmm.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
I was really willing him on when he attacked. It was a great move but suicidal and didn't really have much chance of success. Shame.
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oldroadman
Veteran
- Location
- Ubique
Christian Knees, BWs right hand man. Rides a very similar size bike, so is cover in case of serious problems. BW was with a small group who were impeded behind the fall, and under the rules get the same time as the group they were with, if inside the last 3km. In days of old (well, not that old) it was last km. In this case it would have been the same. Things used to get a bit manic in stage races before that rule was brought in.
Is it me, or are riders more agressive with positioning and use of space now? I can recall when you were given a bit of leeway, now it seems if you leave a 30cm gap, some loony wants to get into it. The scraps to get on the front are pretty full on, plenty of heads, albows, kess, and the like, very rough with much less respect for fellow professionals than there used to be.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
I just had a look at the current overall standings to see who's down that end of the field. Surprised to see Brice Feillu currently bringing up the rear but presumably he'll claw back a few places in the mountains. Marcel Kittel is just ahead of him and looks like a contender. Quite a few other Argos boys down there - six in the bottom 20 places, in fact.
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