Tour de France 2017 ***SPOILERS***

[smutchin]

it's certainly looked as though Landa could have taken the race from Froome in the same way it's alleged Froome could have taken it from Wiggins

Kwiatkowski could have won it too if he hadn't totally sacrificed himself for Froome. And he beat him in the final TT.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Sorry but it is not an "if" but a fact that Froome handed it on a plate to Wiggins. In that famous mountain stage, Wiggins was well and truly beaten. Only team orders stopped Froome from putting minutes into Wiggins.

Froome had his job to do. That's how it is.
Likewise, Froome now has people riding for him; his riders seem to have got the message without feeling the need to be the monkey with the clapping cymbals...

 

[themosquitoking]

When it comes down to it Froome expects loyalty he wouldn't be prepared to supply. I don't like the fact that this time next year he could rate as highly as Mercx in TDF wins considering Mrecx was winning 50 plus races a year and Froome hasn't won a single stage this year yet.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

When it comes down to it Froome expects loyalty he wouldn't be prepared to supply. I don't like the fact that this time next year he could rate as highly as Mercx in TDF wins considering Mrecx was winning 50 plus races a year and Froome hasn't won a single stage this year yet.

There is also little point comparing, just accept things as they are/were.

 

[MrGrumpy]

It's all changed days from back then. You really can't compare ?! However is it really strange that you can win the whole race without winning a stage ? It's not if you think about it , if you look at the winners of previous races over the years , they were errrm a bit suss ?!

 

[Adam4868]

You don't get to win four tours without being a 'decent' rider....Froome is the leader of sky and a great all round rider.I doubt he pushed himself to the limit today in the TT,there was no point in risking it.I know he's got his haters that's what happens when your so dominant.Sky controlled the race from start to end,even without Thomas.They had riders such as Landa and Kwiatowski who could easily have stepped up as a plan B or C.They were there for one thing yellow,and that's what they got job done.
Chapeau Froomey and sky !

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

It's all changed days from back then. You really can't compare ?! However is it really strange that you can win the whole race without winning a stage ? It's not if you think about it , if you look at the winners of previous races over the years , they were errrm a bit suss ?!

"Suss" or not, it has nothing to do with current or previous races, nor should we look at making a "value" judgement.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

You don't get to win four tours without being a 'decent' rider....Froome is the leader of sky and a great all round rider.I doubt he pushed himself to the limit today in the TT,there was no point in risking it.I know he's got his haters that's what happens when your so dominant.Sky controlled the race from start to end,even without Thomas.They had riders such as Landa and Kwiatowski who could easily have stepped up as a plan B or C.They were there for one thing yellow,and that's what they got job done.
Chapeau Froomey and sky !

I don't believe Froome held himself back today, a true champion would want to win a stage and he was not too far off taking it.

 

[Strathlubnaig]

I just saw an interview with Froome where he more or less dismissed it as unlucky. I hope he shows some class and helps Landa get that second back tomorrow.

so last day to Paris etiquette only extends to the maillot jaune then ? Hope Bardet attacks while they Sky squad are rolling along sipping champagne.

 

[Adam4868]

He wants to win,but take too many risks ? Nah he did what he had too

 

[Strathlubnaig]

They were more interested in booing Froome than cheering their own guy.

they had about three seconds to cheer then switch over to boos

 

[jarlrmai]

I was really hoping Froome would catch Bardet on the line to see how the crowd would respond.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I don't believe Froome held himself back today, a true champion would want to win a stage and he was not too far off taking it.

Ahh, but is he a "true champion"..?

<make up your own smiley here>

 

[rich p]

I'd love to see him win it but there's a wealth of French talent who could

David Gaudu?

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I'm thinking of maybe going over - arrive morning, depart late evening - but then again I think about it most years...
£219 return at present. Which would be worth it just to see The Beautiful Marcel.

And, as usual, it was just a thought.

I shall be cleaning my kitchen cupboards tomorrow.