Tour de France 2016 **SPOILERS**

[jarlrmai]

So GVA can he do it?

 

[HF2300]

Famous last words, but I can't see why he wouldn't unless he collapses totally - they'd have to take a minute a kilometre from him and they don't seem interested in doing it.

 

[Bollo]

Vichot out the back

Off to read Camus.

There go his chances of being the first man

 

[smutchin]

Sky aren't bothered about chasing him and Movistar haven't got any chasers left, so there's no way they'll catch him now. No point BMC chasing either.

I thought Etixx would show more interest in this but they don't really have anyone left either.

 

[HF2300]

Sky aren't bothered about chasing him and Movistar haven't got any chasers left, so there's no way they'll catch him now. No point BMC chasing either.

Not sure why Movistar burnt all their guys up in what seemed to be a futile, late chase. They must have felt they could make it, but... Maybe they thought GVA would tire.

Outstanding ride by GVA though - spot on tactically and in sheer strength and riding.

 

[jarlrmai]

Movistar were accused of not attacking Sky until too late last year.

 

[Bonus]

Is Bertie down and out? Not looking good for him.

 

[HF2300]

Not sure why Movistar burnt all their guys up in what seemed to be a futile, late chase.

Unless of course they weren't trying for the stage, but to find the weaknesses in the other GC contenders?

 

[Crackle]

I nearly picked GVA today, congrats to Brommers who did but I didn't think that profile would suit him, shows how he's really starting to improve, really good ride.

Gawd knows what Movistar were doing.

 

[rich p]

Nibali has been found out. Either tired from the Giro or just showing his real level when the big boys are competing too.

 

[Beebo]

Have you seen the clip of Rob Hatch and Rob Hayles desk collapsing during the final stages of stage 4.
Very professional as they keep commentating.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/36719488

 

[BSRU]

Nibali has been found out. Either tired from the Giro or just showing his real level when the big boys are competing too.

Maybe he just cannot be arsed, doesn't fancy being someone else domestique especially when leaving the team in a few months.

 

[philk56]

Maybe he just cannot be arsed, doesn't fancy being someone else domestique especially when leaving the team in a few months.

I think it was David Millar who said he might be keeping his powder dry for the Olympics.

 

[Hont]

Maybe he just cannot be arsed, doesn't fancy being someone else domestique especially when leaving the team in a few months.

But then he would have been better served by remaining high on GC. The one thing he has assured by dropping off the pace is that he will be Aru's domestique now instead of co-leader.

But I think the smart money is on him he pulling out when he's done his training block.

 

[coffeejo]

Excellent interview with Brian Holm. He should be on every day.