Tour de France 2017 ***SPOILERS***

[brommers]

I thought that Froome has just signed a new 3 year contract worth £12 million

 

[Adam4868]

Aren't there already rumours that he's unhappy with his early season programme this year and off to BMC when his contract's over?

That rumour was put out by the French press I seem to remember,he's not going anywhere at the moment,and why would he ? He's top dog for a reason,namely being a three time tour winner.I doubt Froome will bother going anywhere else,maybe in time I think he'll do a Wiggins and set something up.African team ?

 

[Shadow]

Anyway, back to today's stage

Quite (I thought this was the TdF thread, not the who's going where/the Dawg's contract deliberations thread!!).

Am looking forward to being somewhat idle and take in the new-fangled full tv coverage by watching from the start to see what, how & when the break goes. Potentially a watchable non-dull stage, in spite of Marmy's assertions otherwise.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

... watching...watchable...

The advertising works!

 

[smutchin]

I thought this was the TdF thread, not the who's going where/the Dawg's contract deliberations thread!!

If anyone does want to discuss it in more detail, I've started a 2018 rumours thread...
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/transfers-rumours-2018.220618/

 

[jarlrmai]

Froome will be leader for Watchfinder.co-KP Nuts in 2018 mark my words

 

[jarlrmai]

Nice to see Steve "Arriere du Peloton" Cummings looking well..

 

[rich p]

Bloody hell, @Marmion is being proved right.
Peloton going at 20 kph

 

[smutchin]

Nice to see Steve "Arriere du Peloton" Cummings looking well..

#teamplayer

 

[Boon 51]

This is boring so I'm off to mow the lawn..

 

[jarlrmai]

I'm seriously considering doing some work.

 

[jarlrmai]

Do you think it gets annoying riding with a helicopter overhead for 5 odd hours every day?

 

[smutchin]

Cav mops up the dregs at the intermediate sprint. Interesting.

Sagan and Kittel didn't look too interested though.

 

[jarlrmai]

Probably just trying to get some form into his legs.

 

[smutchin]

Probably just trying to get some form into his legs.

Yep. I doubt he has any intention of making a serious bid for the green jersey but it's a positive sign about his mental state.

His post-race interview yesterday was interesting too - he was very candid about his physical condition, admitted he didn't have the power to contest the sprint, instead relying on his wheel-surfing skills. Worth watching on catch-up if you missed it.