Tour de France 2016 **SPOILERS**

[Twizit]

get in

 

[HF2300]

Great track technique from Cav!

 

[Crackle]

Good third from Coquard

 

[smutchin]

Amazing finish by Cav. Thought Greipel had it.

What on earth happened to Kittel? Came in 7th despite what looked like a perfect lead out.

Coquard was coming up very fast at the end but left it too late, perhaps?

 

[Hill Wimp]

Wow.

Superb Cav just superb !

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

One of the closest finishes in TdF history surely??

 

[Crackle]

What's happened to Kristoff, he seems to be nowhere at the moment.

 

[rich p]

Gosh! Watched the dénouement on the ferry with about 50 other cyclists. The roar was stirring!

 

[HF2300]

One of the closest finishes in TdF history surely??

Don't know, photo finish came in mid-50s and there have been quite a few tight ones since then.

 

[Louch]

Great end to a long dull stage

 

[Hont]

Level with Le Blaireau now.

 

[rich p]

Level with Le Blaireau now.

I'm aware that Cav v. Hinault and Merckx is chalk and cheese in terms of stage win style, but Cav's record is truly astonishing, isn't it?
I'm happy to admit that I didn't think he had it in him to win this sort of stage anymore. But so pleased that he can.
We'll not see the like of him again in a British vest.

 

[Dayvo]

I'm aware that Cav v. Hinault and Merckx is chalk and cheese in terms of stage win style, but Cav's record is truly astonishing, isn't it?
I'm happy to admit that I didn't think he had it in him to win this sort of stage anymore. But so pleased that he can.
We'll not see the like of him again in a British vest.

It'll be one of these come the break-up of the union:

 

[HF2300]

What on earth happened to Kittel? Came in 7th despite what looked like a perfect lead out.

Just watching the last few km again, at times the leadout looked very organised but I think they suffered from trying to run an organised leadout at a chaotic finish. They seemed to get swamped or split up several times and re-grouped, then on the last bend you could see Kittel separated from his leadout man (who pulled off shaking his head in despair) and everyone else came round them. Kittel tried hard in the sprint, but I think he was coming from too far back by then.

 

[Bollo]

Seeing as it's quiet, here are some snaps from the start of Stage 2 at St Lô. We managed to hang around the team bus park and I geeked out on the bikes while my ride chum Jim fought his way to the Dimension Data and Sky barriers to harass the riders. Getting to the départ was just too tight with bikes.


You stay classy Team Sky


Lovely lady smiling through the rain.


Police Motos


Katyusha 'Spares'


It's ridiculous how close you're allowed to get. One of Cav's spare bikes. I think this had a 27-tooth big sprocket fitted. Jesus Cav, why not just fit a triple? ;-P


Sir Dave, Prince Albert of Monaco and Jöel Bouzou. You’ll have to look him up.


Warren Barguil


Daniel Teklehaimanot


Impromptu Duathlon