Tour de Suisse 8-16 June 2013 [spoilers]

[rich p]

Shame to see Visconti denied moving up into a podium place in GC by his team-mate. Don't know which of that pair I like more. Both have so much to recommend them.

I think Visconti wins!
So Dr Ferrari has two former clients in the top 4 then!

 

[smutchin]

Visconti is "a changed man", of course. As his results so far this year prove.

 

[rich p]

Talking of dubious characters, I see Scarponi took a bit of a tumble. Any news on his well-being?

 

[The Couch]

Today's stage looks very flat (being in Suisse), so should be ok for the sprinters to control any escapees.

FYI, Boonen said about today:" If I am recuperated, then I will definitely sprint"
He should have a shot at a top 5 finish, but still for the victory I would rather be looking at Sagan and Degenkolb (even though he hasn't show much form yet this year)
Edit: Oh yeah, and Kristoff has shown some real quality form this year, so this should suit him

 

[The Couch]

... I see Scarponi took a bit of a tumble ...

Reputation-wise?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Phew, I've just found an English link - my Swiss is just not up to it!
http://www.sportlemon.tv/20130608/vv51b328dc732232.25076299-592400.html

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Jensie putting in a good effort but I see the sprinters massing now with under 15km to go. They are all in there, even Tommeke !

 

[rich p]

6km and 26 secs!!!

 

[rich p]

Jens attacks

 

[rich p]

Goss for the win?

 

[smutchin]

Demare nicks it!

Goss the bridesmaid. Again.

 

[rich p]

No! Demare - Noodles will be happy

 

[rich p]

No! Demare - Noodles will be happy

Well, as happy as he ever is

 

[Strathlubnaig]

I thought Demare had gone too early as he led into the final corner in front, but good effort to hold on.

 

[Herzog]

Poor positioning from Sagan, should have been routine for a man of his abilities.