No you can't, so until he actually wins it......
He seemed to fade in the Dauphine and I don't think the Alps will suit him as well, whereas they will suit Thomas more but even so, he's looking good.
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He seemed to fade in the Dauphine and I don't think the Alps will suit him as well, whereas they will suit Thomas more but even so, he's looking good.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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Tbh, I don’t think this race will be decided before Val Thorens.
themosquitoking
Guru
- Location
- Spain
In the post race interview GT said he had the legs to go earlier but didn't want to pull JA up to Bernal.
Yes, Pinot has to be the favourite now but it's still in the mix with the time gaps minimal...
...assuming JA goes backwards in the Alps.
Pinot is reputed not to like the heat and temperatures of 40 deg C are forecast this week in France.
Adam4868
Guru
If he'd had the legs to go he would of,but he's not likely to say it.I don't think he's done yet.Rest day and then flat before the Alps.Time to get it together.
It's still all to play for,I think it's really going to go to final day.
Highlight of today Bardet shouting at Quintanna to do some work ! Like he's gonna listen,everyone else has tried ! Feel a little for him.Landa should have been leader,he's a quality climber.
Dave Davenport
Guru
- Location
- Hampshire
I imagine the atmosphere at the Movistar dining table will be a tad frosty this evening.
iandg
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- Dumfries and Galloway
Pinot must be kicking himself for the mistake in the wind.
You doubters still convince AP is juiced up?
You doubters still convince AP is juiced up?
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
Pinot has been a favourite of mine ever since he first appeared because my sister used to own a dog with the same name*. He's been an ever present in my fantasy teams. I would absolutely love it if he could win.
He won't.
*Almost. The dog's name was Thibeaux.
He won't.
*Almost. The dog's name was Thibeaux.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Quintana is quickly becoming a " has been " in my opinion. I hope Pinot still have the legs for the Alps. Tomorrow's rest day and an easy one of Tuesday should help. I also think Alaphillipe has not said his last word yet. Thomas is also getting stronger so it should be a fascinating last week. I forecast Pinot / Thomas or Thomas/ Pinot on the podium in Paris.
Flying_Monkey
Recyclist
- Location
- Odawa
Alaphilippe is human after all - he looked like he put everything out there today; I don't think he'll last the Alps. Pinot looking the most likely right now - he looks very strong and confident too.
themosquitoking
Guru
- Location
- Spain
Bernal hasn't toasted GT, really, yet so a large part of me thinks that if GT keeps up the marketing worth of having him as a 2x tour winner is worth more to them, as a team, and that will become the aim.
Adam4868
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Or more if Thomas looks like failing,Bernal will be let off helping duties.I still think Thomas has it in him to win this.More surprising to me is Moscon,Kwiato, going early doors.Not really seen the same before with Froome as their leader ? Anyway it all makes for a better race.
Shadow
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...I like drinking the stuff - e.g. noir gris etc.
Shadow
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I still think its GT's to lose.
JA has now shown he's not the french Le Super Homme; TP, as has been noted cannot handle the heat, I'm not sure he can continue like this in the Alps (and how would M Madiot contain himself), altho I would love to see him win; EB will perform super dom duties and Buchmann does not have the experience, team or staying power (but its great to watch him and a potential future contender) and the rest are too fr behind.
That leaves SK. To my eyes, he has not shown he can outgun GT and, possibly more importantly, his team.
JA has now shown he's not the french Le Super Homme; TP, as has been noted cannot handle the heat, I'm not sure he can continue like this in the Alps (and how would M Madiot contain himself), altho I would love to see him win; EB will perform super dom duties and Buchmann does not have the experience, team or staying power (but its great to watch him and a potential future contender) and the rest are too fr behind.
That leaves SK. To my eyes, he has not shown he can outgun GT and, possibly more importantly, his team.
