Tour de France 2017 ***SPOILERS***

[mjr]

Ah - I had been meaning to ask what had happened to PY because there has been no sign of her on the highlights shows. I'll record some of the live broadcasts.

Next appearance of PY on Thursday for La Course IIRC.

Anyone else slightly worried by a rider having strong days then weak days on a team managed by Vino?

 

[SWSteve]

Aru might not be mr popular. Incredible post-stage interview with Valgren


View: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWktmicAB2G/

 

[Starchivore]

Yikes Valgren doesn't sound happy there.

A lot of the pundits were blaming Aru's team, so it's interesting to hear that from Valgren, that Aru just needed to follow him. Chris Boardman was also saying on ITV that Aru should have just been able to follow wheels and stay up there regardless of teammates.

It's a shame really, I wanted Aru to keep it to make it more of a contest. But certainly still time for some twists and turns.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Remember the "good old days" where breaks would sometimes get 25 mins or more on the group? ##

That's how Tommy V got into Yellow once and stayed there for over a week if I recall correctly. . .

Yes the halcyon days when there would be 50km of attacking before the break got away and then the suspense about whether it would stay away to the finish. And those brilliant days when they either made it to the finish with the bunch a second away from their rear wheels or when they got caught with less than 100m to the line. Doesn't seem to be happening this Tour.

 

[brommers]

So far Lilian Calmejane is the only winner from a breakaway. Last year there were several.

 

[Aravis]

I thought Pippa York was really good yesterday - much more relaxed. Her response to the "What was your favourite col" question showed excellent taste.

 

[jarlrmai]

Ladies and gentlemen I give you the poppy lottery.

 

[Dave Davenport]

Bardet 2nd, Uran 3rd. by the end of today (other outcomes are available).

 

[rich p]

That river is greener than Kittel....

 

[MacB]

That river is greener than Kittel....

But not as pretty

 

[rich p]

But not as pretty

I prefer brunettes...

 

[MacB]

I prefer brunettes...

I'm more grey these days but glad to know you still think of me

 

[smutchin]

Just got home and put the telly on... hmmm, interesting. That's a very strong breakaway group.

Interesting to note which teams aren't represented though. Surprised not to see any Movistar riders in there.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Just got home and put the telly on... hmmm, interesting. That's a very strong breakaway group.

It is, and a good few punditry picks in there

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I am currently watching Eurosport coverage as Mrs M has the tennis on, and just seen the Alpecin advert. FFS...