Tour de France 2013 *spoilers*

[DCLane]

I've just seen Quintana interviewed and no way is he 23!
He looks as old as me

I thought that too. 33 maybe? Or he's had it tough growing up in the mountains.

 

[redcard]

Anyone recognise the orange top / jacket Rob Hayles was wearing when he did the Dutch corner segment this morning?

 

[thom]

What is the chance any one in the autobus getting lapped?

To get an idea of the time intervals with conservative estimations, say it takes 20 mins to get over from the junction on the Alpe where the routes split to and down the Sarenne, round the valley bottom to the foot of the climb (I think it will take longer) and say it takes 35 mins or so on an amazing day to ascend the Alpe to the point where the routes split, then it is around a 55 min difference the last rider would have to lose even before getting to the foot of the Alpe for the last time.
I reckon the lap will take a bit over an hour for the guys at the front.

 

[rich p]

It's nice seeing the frisky start for a change. Will a break get away etc.
I have to look after my 1 yr old grandson from 12 which may prove distracting.

 

[Herzog]

Given Quintana's lack of racecraft (surprising given that he's actually 30+ years old), I'd expect to see him go on the first ascent of L'Alpe...

 

[Herzog]

It's nice seeing the frisky start for a change. Will a break get away etc.
I have to look after my 1 yr old grandson from 12 which may prove distracting.

Same here - despite protestations regarding the historic nature of the stage, I've got my 16 month old this afternoon.

 

[MisterStan]

It's nice seeing the frisky start for a change. Will a break get away etc.
I have to look after my 1 yr old grandson from 12 which may prove distracting.

Engineer his nap times for later on, a bit of gin in his bottle may help this.

 

[rich p]

I'm thinking strawberries and crisps in the highchair - don't tell Mum

 

[rich p]

It must be depressing for the stiffs to be dropped on the first Cat 2 climb!

 

[rich p]

Saxo animating this already - looks like a fun day

 

[rich p]

BTW, free pint to anyone who sees David Lopez anywhere near the front today

 

[thom]

ffs - so much action already on the early 2nd cat climb -
Cadel Evans off the front.
Froome responding to Saxo-Tinkoff & Quintana, losing his whole team in the process...
It should come back on the descents though somewhat.

 

[rich p]

Sky are noticeable by their absence again

 

[rich p]

Froome needs to be canny here. No way can Kreuziger keep this attacking up all day

 

[The Couch]

BTW, free pint to anyone who sees David Lopez anywhere near the front today

Since he might get doubled that pint is ours