Tour de France 2019 **SPOILERS**
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
Yes, for a sport where it's easy to fall off or for someone to fall off in front of you, those are crap odds
I suspect Pinot represents the value here. Whilst I joked about his rubbish TT the kms are short. He only needs one big day in the mountains to pull time lost. Having said that I suspect ineos will be watching him like a hawk and won't let him disappear up the road (unlike previous editions).
Bernal was always going to be my fantasy pick so I'm disappointed he's now favourite
Adam4868
Guru
Difficult to win money on grand tours,well in general I guess ! You'd probally get better odds for a bet like Bardet to win 2 stages or Pinot/Bardet to win on stage 9 Bastille day.
In fact after looking stage 9 goes near/to Bardets home town on Bastille day.Its hilly so it suits him.Theres a bet.
In fact after looking stage 9 goes near/to Bardets home town on Bastille day.Its hilly so it suits him.Theres a bet.
Aravis
Putrid Donut
- Location
- Gloucester
No, my statement was accurate. The first winner of the polka dot jersey was Lucien van Impe in 1975.
I think Hinault's achievement is one that tends to slip under the radar. In 1979, as well as winning yellow and green by huge margins, he was also second in the KOM to a rider who tested positive on a mountain stage. The penalty included the deduction of points scored that day. How times have changed.
Hinault won the polka dots in his final tour in 1986, when he was also fourth in the Champs Elysses sprint. What a story that could have been. Strangely, I found him much easier to appreciate once he'd gone.
As for this year, I haven't a clue. I find it hard to believe Thomas will be fit enough. I do find Alaphilippe intruiguing. I hope he sets his sights higher that just grabbing another KOM. A serious challenge to Sagan would be good to see.
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
Thomas will blow up spectacularly a la Yates in last year's Giro. Remember where you read it first
My (new) man, Pinot will stand atop the podium in Paris
Adam4868
Guru
I like your enthusiasm for a French winner...But I don't see Thomas "blowing up" he won't be hunting stage wins.Ineos are far too controlling for that.Thomas will blow up spectacularly a la Yates in last year's Giro. Remember where you read it first
My (new) man, Pinot will stand atop the podium in Paris
My money's on Bardet for a podium spot.He can't let me down again.
Pinot will never win, it'll mess with his head too much. What happened in the Dauphine, he started really well and then just faded. Bardet, Barguil even Alaphillipe are more likely French winners.Thomas will blow up spectacularly a la Yates in last year's Giro. Remember where you read it first
My (new) man, Pinot will stand atop the podium in Paris
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Road CC allows transfers. So if I lose half my team again, I can rescue things and not do a Dayvo.What, you want the lantern rouge there, too, Crax. Last is last, wherever you go!
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Hmmm, not sure I agree with transfers. A mate here boasts about his team, but he chops and changes it to suit: not something a directeur sportif has the luxury of doing.
I'll stick with Velogames and be a big fish in a small pond.
I'll stick with Velogames and be a big fish in a small pond.
They're not doing it. ASO threatened legal action last year, hence my question about where we ran it.I'll stick with Velogames and be a big fish in a small pond.
