Tour de France 2023 ** SPOILERS **

[13 rider]

Which team name would sound okay if Aldi were to sponsor?

Aldi Storey Racing (Dame Sarah team)

 

[Adam4868]

Agree, but the same goes for Vinga. They both will need to be strong for the next two weeks so it should be fascinating to watch. I think Pogacar has learned a lesson from last year's TdF though and will be more careful about chasing other riders this time, which is why I say staying in Vinga's wheel is his first duty. They are both head and shoulders stronger than the rest of the peloton at the moment so it all depends who is going to weaken first.

What's up with you...Gaudu is only six minutes down.He can just sit on someone's wheel can't he 😁

 

[T4tomo]

And the chance only came yesterday. Twas Rusty Woods.

Here's a trivia question I asked upthread and I don't think anyone answered

2013.stage 13. But other than having to change a shoe on the move I'm not sure why he did?

 

[McNobber]

And the chance only came yesterday. Twas Rusty Woods.

Here's a trivia question I asked upthread and I don't think anyone answered

Was it the stage where OPQS team were awarded the prize? Echelons were involved. I can't remember the year tho.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Was it the stage where OPQS team were awarded the prize? Echelons were involved. I can't remember the year tho.

Yes that was the one. It was a really fascinating stage, a flat stage with GC shenanigans arising from the echelons and ended up with opqs (for Cav) and Saxo (for Bertie) working together in a mega break

As you say, the entire OPQS team got the combativity award.

 

[rich p]

Breakaway stage possible today.
Maybe WVA will get the win he's craving and getting grumpy when it goes tits up!
MVDP? Fred Wright? Tough call for a punt on this one Adam? 😁

 

[Adam4868]

Breakaway stage possible today.
Maybe WVA will get the win he's craving and getting grumpy when it goes tits up!
MVDP? Fred Wright? Tough call for a punt on this one Adam? 😁

Gone for Mohoric 😁
Meant to be a bit of wind and rain maybe.

 

[T4tomo]

Yes that was the one. It was a really fascinating stage, a flat stage with GC shenanigans arising from the echelons and ended up with opqs (for Cav) and Saxon (for Bertie) working together in a mega break

As you say, the entire OPQS team got the combativity award.

Ah yes, I remember watching that.

 

[Jameshow]

Breakaway stage possible today.
Maybe WVA will get the win he's craving and getting grumpy when it goes tits up!
MVDP? Fred Wright? Tough call for a punt on this one Adam? 😁

Wva for me - that's sunk him!🤣🤣🤣

 

[T4tomo]

Well it wont be WVA, as he'll be looking after Vin and a breakaway will get away today I reckon.

Hoping for one or all of Wright, Shaw and Turner in the break...

 

[Dogtrousers]

Phillipsen will be having a rest so a chance for MVDP to go and play?

 

[roadrash]

Piece of piss I'm going to sign up next year - team cyclechat.. anyone else in...?!

count me in where do I sign...... I will drive the broom wagon

 

[Dogtrousers]

count me in where do I sign...... I will drive the broom wagon

Can I do the giant Orangina bottle?

 

[13 rider]

count me in where do I sign...... I will drive the broom wagon

Please reserve me a nice comfy seat in the back . I will be at the bottom of puy de done ,just pass the crowds so no one can see me abandon

 

[Dogtrousers]

Purely out of loyalty, because he's in my fantasy team, I'm going to predict that Alaphilippe will put in a stinging attack and break free on the final climb, then descend like a demon for the win*.

* He won't.