Tour de France 2022 with SPOILERS

[Grant Fondo]

UAE were class today....there really wasn't anything more they could do.Mcnulty did almost a hour on the front !
Chapeau Pogi for the stage win....and for his interview "tommorows a harder day and I'm still optimistic for the win" 😁

Yeah, but I think the writings on the wall ... he just can't do a Vingi like on the col du Granon, and unless Pog summons up something amazing tomorrow (can he?) this race is run.

 

[Adam4868]

Yeah, but I think the writings on the wall ... he just can't do a Vingi like on the col du Granon, and unless Pog summons up something amazing tomorrow (can he?) this race is run.

So evenly matched on climbing...it's almost frustrating.But if you can guarantee one thing with Pogacar it's do or die.Hes not going to sit back and settle for second.
Should of added chapeau to Thomas aswell,any other time without these two he'd have been in with a shout.

 

[Adam4868]

I wonder if UAE have been saving Brandon McNulty for the 3rd week, getting him to take things easier so he can be put to work later on?

UAE would of reconned this stage....planned allready.

Might well be, but I have a suspicious mind whenever I see an outstanding performance in any sport.

He's a great rider and climber he's shown it in the past.

 

[Martinsnos]

On another side note has Bradley been banished from the back of the bike because of his views on protesters?

In fairness to the cause of the protestors, ban all but essential motorised vehicles in the race - especially ones that are extra pointless and very annoying!!!

 

[Adam4868]

To be honest the commentary from the motorbikes,be it Wiggo or Alberto I find pointless.
Bit like watching ITV4 and being told by Miller when to be excited 🙄

 

[cougie uk]

To be honest the commentary from the motorbikes,be it Wiggo or Alberto I find pointless.
Bit like watching ITV4 and being told by Miller when to be excited 🙄

I agree. They add nothing. Much more insight from the studio who can see what's happening. Get rid of them.

 

[Cathryn]

Might well be, but I have a suspicious mind whenever I see an outstanding performance in any sport.

Yep.

 

[cougie uk]

Heck of a ride from McNulty.

Ahem

https://lanternerouge.com.au/2022/07/20/mcnulty-beats-pantanis-record-on-col-dazet/

 

[Adam4868]

Yep.

So does this mean anytime someone does a great performance we think doping ?
Did you think the same about Pogi before he showed his human side of blowing....not having a go at you or anyone else but these are elite atheletes.Do you think the same of Vos?The past is the past,these are a step up.Enjoy them for what they are or else it'll spoil it for you.😁

 

[rich p]

So does this mean anytime someone does a great performance we think doping ?
Did you think the same about Pogi before he showed his human side of blowing....not having a go at you or anyone else but these are elite atheletes.Do you think the same of Vos?The past is the past,these are a step up.Enjoy them for what they are or else it'll spoil it for you.😁

If I thought that about this race, I'd not bother watching

 

[Cathryn]

So does this mean anytime someone does a great performance we think doping ?
Did you think the same about Pogi before he showed his human side of blowing....not having a go at you or anyone else but these are elite atheletes.Do you think the same of Vos?The past is the past,these are a step up.Enjoy them for what they are or else it'll spoil it for you.😁

You make a good point but yes, I think cycling’s murky past HAS spoiled it so that whenever I see a remarkable performance, I am suspicious and I really resent that. I am probably naive in that I don’t have the same concerns for the womens peloton at the moment but if someone did suddenly dramatically improve, I would still question it. Vos (for example) has been consistent for years, I see no reason to doubt her.

Again, I don’t want to be a doubter. I want to relish these performances. But sometimes, I’m very suspicious.

 

[Adam4868]

If I thought that about this race, I'd not bother watching

I get it...but I don't.As you know McNulty isn't some new kid on the block.Hes done some phenomenal rides in the past,won a class stage at Paris Nice if I remember rightly.
Sure he's beat Pogi somewhere in the past aswell.

 

[Adam4868]

You make a good point but yes, I think cycling’s murky past HAS spoiled it so that whenever I see a remarkable performance, I am suspicious and I really resent that. I am probably naive in that I don’t have the same concerns for the womens peloton at the moment but if someone did suddenly dramatically improve, I would still question it. Vos (for example) has been consistent for years, I see no reason to doubt her.

Again, I don’t want to be a doubter. I want to relish these performances. But sometimes, I’m very suspicious.

So close to the record!... Thibaut Pinot and Alexey Lutsenko climbed Col d'Aspin in 29 min 32 sec, just 14 sec slower than Riccardo Ricco in 2008. The overall level is of course much higher today than in those years.
Nobody is going to think Thibault is suspect are they ?
We're at a different level in pro cycling....probally the highest it's ever been.Just enjoy it 😁

 

[Adam4868]

On second thoughts scrap that above ! Thibaut has got to stage 17 of the tour without having a total meltdown....must be on some sort of gear 🙄

 

[Milzy]

On another side note has Bradley been banished from the back of the bike because of his views on protesters?

I’m sure it’s because he’s got a few other commitments he’s supposed to be really busy for a few months.