Tour Down under...at last cycling ! SPOILERS !

[Adam4868]

Caleb gets stage 2 but Simon Yates suffers a late crash and knee damage. That must be a cruel blow in the first race back.

Viviani looked to have lost a fair bit of skin aswell as Porte.

 

[rich p]

Viviani looked to have lost a fair bit of skin aswell as Porte.

Sam Bennett will have to do better in this kind of finish to make any challenge on Sagan in the TDF. Early days but I can't see anyone beating PS again if he's still motivated. Has GVA ever given it a go?

 

[Adam4868]

Sam Bennett will have to do better in this kind of finish to make any challenge on Sagan in the TDF. Early days but I can't see anyone beating PS again if he's still motivated. Has GVA ever given it a go?

I know what you mean,he struggled after the short climb in this sprint,said he had nothing left.Early in in the season though so there's time.I agree were so used to seeing Sagan win green it's hard to see past it ! I'm still thinking Sam can give it a go...GVA classy rider but he'd have to up his game,I think he's more motivated by the classics ,?

 

[Adam4868]

Porte takes the stage and the lead.

View: https://twitter.com/tourdownunder/status/1220239119617421312?s=19

 

[Adam4868]

You have a good night @rich p ?

View: https://twitter.com/carltonkirby/status/1220066858881208321?s=19

 

[rich p]

You have a good night @rich p ?

View: https://twitter.com/carltonkirby/status/1220066858881208321?s=19

OMG! Get the twat outta my town!
Bob Mortimer was funnier!
https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/athletico-mince-live

 

[Adam4868]

Stage 4 results

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1220563704053366786?s=19

 

[Aussie Rider in London]

GCN do good race highlights each day.

For those who have missed it so far:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quTyqOyxHpg



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdmgyFYy6TQ



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4x89i2U0Zc&t=230s



View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpEeAEc4zlY

 

[rich p]

I've been watching it on live/record on virgin 553 or summink.

 

[Adam4868]

Stage 5 Nizzolo takes the Sprint and stage win.With Daryl Impey moving into the overall lead Porte in second place overall.
Pointless Twitter post...but I liked it.

View: https://twitter.com/BasTietema/status/1220995064824061953?s=19

 

[Adam4868]

Final stage and young Brit Matthew Holmes takes the stage win for Lotto on Willunga Hill.How many years has Porte won this stage which makes it a impressive stage win.
Overall win for Porte who takes the Jersey and the tour from Impey.

View: https://twitter.com/CarnetSports/status/1221384397301174272?s=19

 

[rich p]

Holmes looked amazing sprinting Porte off his wheel at the top of the hill. Lovely interview with him too.

 

[Mike_P]

Holmes was a wildcard on a my Velogames squad, for once when I had only got 8 spending points and the need for two riders remained one turned up with the goods

 

[Adam4868]

Holmes looked amazing sprinting Porte off his wheel at the top of the hill. Lovely interview with him too.

First ever pro win in his debut world tour race...and beating Porte up Willunga Hill commonly known as Porte Hill ! No wonder he's happy

 

[mjr]

Great ride from Holmes. Why'd he spend so long at Madison? It's a mystery