Tour De France 2014 Stage 2: York - Sheffield

[Donakebab]

These crowds are just ridiculous. Surely the French will refuse to be outdone by the English.

 

[blue gunslinger]

Of what I saw of Barnsley this would be highlight of the area since Hadrian went thru and built wall

 

[monty1104]

Geez the peloton has just exploded due to Slagter's pressure.

 

[blue gunslinger]

Flag of Nepal...?

 

[monty1104]

Wonder how long it will take Paul and Phil to realise Peraud's name is Jean-Christophe, not Jean-Claude.

 

[grouse mate]

I love Rolland. Matt White open the cheque book pls.

 

[blue gunslinger]

Wonder how long it will take Paul and Phil to realise Peraud's name is Jean-Christophe, not Jean-Claude.

How funny are the yorky accent they do

 

[grouse mate]

This is awesome.

 

[Donakebab]

Come on Bertie that's where you're meant to kick not Froome.

 

[blue gunslinger]

Already great finish

 

[Donakebab]

Sagan should be able to blow them all away.

 

[blue gunslinger]

Nibali is the man

 

[Donakebab]

Great attack from Nibali, but real poor from everyone else just sitting up an looking at each other.

 

[monty1104]

Far out that was a brilliant attack. Not sure how smart it was though, I don't think Astana would want to have the yellow jersey so early.

 

[monty1104]

Great attack from Nibali, but real poor from everyone else just sitting up an looking at each other.

It was almost as if Nibali was doing his ex-teammate in Sagan a favour. Sagan wasn't going to help the chase, so it was was either going to be a win for Nibali, or if they caught him, Sagan would get everyone on the line.

 

[bisazc887]

Great attack from Nibali, but real poor from everyone else just sitting up an looking at each other.

They were like clowns at the pinny arcade turning their heads while nibali was pulling away, ridiculous

 

[monty1104]

Joachim Rodriguez finished 14'48" down on Nibali. Fair to say he definitely won't be winning the GC.

 

[dart]

bit sleepy at work today

 

[alfy!]

Great ride Nibbles, makes it very interesting if he's found some of his best form. He really needed that win, so kudos to him.

Joachim Rodriguez finished 14'48" down on Nibali. Fair to say he definitely won't be winning the GC.

He was never in the race. Made it clear he's going for stage victories later on.

 

[monty1104]

Great ride Nibbles, makes it very interesting if he's found some of his best form. He really needed that win, so kudos to him.


He was never in the race. Made it clear he's going for stage victories later on.

He did say he'd see how he went in the first week and decide later. I never thought he'd be a GC hope, but to lose close to 15mins on a stage that actually suited him is absurd

 

[alfy!]

He did say he'd see how he went in the first week and decide later. I never thought he'd be a GC hope, but to lose close to 15mins on a stage that actually suited him is absurd

Never saw an interview where they said he'd go for the GC. This is a warm up for the Vuelta.

“This does not mean that I go to the Tour de France as preparation for the Vuelta. I have Tour ambitions too, though not for the GC.

“The third week looks nice and I want to win one or more stages. I have that goal and in the mean time I will enjoy my bike.

http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/joaquim-rodriguez-start-tour-de-france-recovering-giro-crash.html

"My form is really uneven as a result and we'll have to see how I get on when I get to the race.

"It's not going to be straightforward, but my objectives remain the same: support the team leader, and a strong ride in the mountains.

http://www.sportal.com.au/article/n...-tight-tour-battle/1dnsbh268fhe3110s6btsh4qh9

 

[monty1104]

Never saw an interview where they said he'd go for the GC. This is a warm up for the Vuelta.



http://roadcyclinguk.com/racing/joaquim-rodriguez-start-tour-de-france-recovering-giro-crash.html



http://www.sportal.com.au/article/n...-tight-tour-battle/1dnsbh268fhe3110s6btsh4qh9

Yeah, I just went back and re-read the article I saw, I mis-read it. He said he was building towards the Vuelta, but I read it as he was going to build throughout the Tour then try something.

I was probably just hoping, Rodriguez in full flight is great fun to watch.