Tour de France 2013 *spoilers*

[Noodley]

Porte's coment after the end of today's stage: "the right people are on the podium". Not sure what to make of that.

It probably means that he thinks the right people are on the podium.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It probably means that he thinks the right people are on the podium.

Plus he got a chance to size up Contador and then drop him.

 

[Slaav]

I like Porte! A lot. A refreshing guy who seems (mostly) 'normal' and straight talking....

 

[TVC]

So, when will Quintana win? Obvious talent, but it's up to Movistar to put him in the right races to mature his decision making, and to put the right team around him. Maybe not next year, but if he hasn't won by 2017 then his window will begin to close.

 

[jarlrmai]

It will depend on the routes as well.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Quintana will win the Giro and/or the Vuelta before he wins the Tour. Both are generally more suited to him. With the Tour, he'll have to wait for another edition like this with limited flat TT miles.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Quintana will win the Giro and/or the Vuelta before he wins the Tour. Both are generally more suited to him. With the Tour, he'll have to wait for another edition like this with limited flat TT miles.

Agreed, and what a likeable talent he is. On the Ventoux he showed no emotion - the epitome of cool. I did notice a little smile on his face inside the last 200 metres today though!

My only regret is I wished I'd put a tenner on him for the KOM.

 

[raindog]

Don't forget it's a late stage today. It starts at 5.45 and finishes at night about 9.30

 

[jifdave]

Don't forget it's a late stage today. It starts at 5.45 and finishes at night about 9.30

Half 8 uk....

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

that was good, best get out for a ride myself now.

I missed it all.

Was out for a ride. Just a mere 163 miles and 9222ft of climbing.

How these guys do this sh*t everyday is beyond me. My legs and backside feel quite raped.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Just watched the highlights this morning. Epic finish from the podium boys. Quintana is the deserving winner of the Polka dot jersey. Look forward to seeing more from him.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

I missed it all.

Was out for a ride. Just a mere 163 miles and 9222ft of climbing.

How these guys do this sh*t everyday is beyond me. My legs and backside feel quite raped.

interesting choice of words there.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Heck, I've just remembered Leslie Garrett's extraordinary rendition of the anthem! Please tell me that there's a travel ban been issued on her....

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

interesting choice of words there.

New saddle.

 

[G3CWI]

Heck, I've just remembered Leslie Garrett's extraordinary rendition of the anthem! Please tell me that there's a travel ban been issued on her....

Oh dear. Your comments made me search out the video. OMG. I am feeling quite poorly. Wiggo's face was a picture.