Tour De France 2021 with spoilers

[Ridgeway]

As suspected another loss for Cav, i suspect more of these over the coming days, pitty really

 

[Boo]

So pleased for Cav - astounding ride, astounding teamwork.

Just out of interest, if Merckx is on 34, and Cav is 2nd on 32, how far back is the guy in 3rd place? Is there anyone riding now who could potentially get ino the 30's?

 

[rualexander]

So pleased for Cav - astounding ride, astounding teamwork.

Just out of interest, if Merckx is on 34, and Cav is 2nd on 32, how far back is the guy in 3rd place? Is there anyone riding now who could potentially get ino the 30's?

Third place is Bernard Hinault on 28
Best current riders after Cavendish are Sagan on 12 wins and Greipel on 11, not much chance of either of them getting to 20, let alone 30.

 

[Boo]

Much obliged!

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

I don’t believe it! BBC News has mentioned the TdF again due to Cav’s win! That’s twice in one week cycling has featured on BBC News! Other than the spectator causing the crash, the only previous recent mention I recall is Tao Geoghehan Hart’s win of the Giro last year.

Could the BBC be taking more of an interest in cycling?

Nah…

 

[MasterDabber]

Dan Roan will only get interested if there's a nice juicing doping story to be told.

 

[Mike_P]

Could the BBC be taking more of an interest in cycling?

The Grand Tours always get a mention on Sportsday, whether mention is made in more general coverage is typically down to whether their is a British success.

 

[T4tomo]

At risk of repeating myself....

CCCAAAAVVVVV!!

 

[bitsandbobs]

Why were Alpecin-Fenix leading out for Philipsen? Seems a bit odd. Merlier is faster surely and has beaten Cav. Don't think Philipsen has managed that.

 

[matticus]

Question..I’ve heard a few snide comments about Bouhanni this week! Any idea why? Is he not liked?

He seems to be a magnet for trouble (might be putting it kindly). Banned in May (for 2 months) for sticking a rider into the barriers. I done a thread about his most recent misfortunes:
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/lidiot-and-the-racists.273854/

 

[Dogtrousers]

But oddly enough Bouhanni was the only rider not veering from his line yesterday

 

[Dogtrousers]

Well the break has 2 two minutes. Which isn't so surprising. Except the Yellow jersey is in the break. Which is.

Crazy fast so far and the MvDP and WvA both in the break.

 

[Martinsnos]

I record literally all coverage and then watch various combinations. Just happen to be watching live now and give him his due Sean Kelly appears to be genuinely excited this year!

 

[GuyBoden]

Today is 249.1km, wow, that's nearly 155 miles.

Edit:
The longest ever stage came in 1920 and it was 482km early 300 miles.

 

[bitsandbobs]

Well the break has 2 two minutes. Which isn't so surprising. Except the Yellow jersey is in the break. Which is.

Crazy fast so far and the MvDP and WvA both in the break.

Break up to 6 mins with 100km to go. Cav in the break and won the intermediate sprint.