To lose it in the last 250m must be shattering for Clarke.
Despite today’s heartbreak it has been a brilliant first week for the Aussies and for the Aussie team Jayco.
Also have to make mention of the route from last night stage. WOW! The Amalfi coastline is spectacular.
That is an unbelievable run of results, she is in a league of her own at the moment. Finished second in last years Tour de France, would have to be favourite to go one better this year.
When I was a kid I think I may have reached that speed flying down a hill near where I lived when a friend clipped my back wheel and sent me flying head first into the grass before sliding 30 metres onto gravel and then bitumen.
Pretty exciting finish with the pelaton closing the gap but finishing just 12 seconds behind. I was hoping one of the Aussie would sneak a victory but it wasn’t to be, I think two Aussies finished inside the top 20 which is a great effort.
Bummer, I thought it was such a bold move last night and for it to all come to crap in the final 50 metres was extremely sad. He looked a shattered man crossing the line last night, I hope it's not too serious (He landed heavily on his side and shoulder (at least that's how it looked on the 100...
The FC Utrecht stadium (Stadion Galgenwaard) is a very nice one, holds a little under 24,000 spectators. Can't see them winning the Dutch title anytime soon.
Garcia-Canellas must be one of the unluckiest riders in TDF history, forced to change bikes three times due to punchers and then drifted in front of her team vehicle. All in one stage. Wow!
I don't get to watch every stage, or the full stage each night, but from the stages I saw this year that was one of better tours I've seen for sometime, especially the battle between Vingegaard and Pogacar on the Pyrenees, that was essential viewing and kept me up for the whole of each stage...
Australian Cycling Legend Anna Meares has announced her retirement from Track Cycling.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/olympics/champion-australian-track-cyclist-anna-meares-announces-her-retirement/news-story/cd7125ab10a47e219dcee426651aa4b3
She retires with 6 Olympic Medals (including 2 gold)...
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