frantic13poland 55 Posted July 7, 2023 #101 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frantic13poland 55 Posted July 7, 2023 #102 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 2,952 Posted July 7, 2023 #103 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Flattest regular stage in any Tour except when you have a opener. Simon Gugliemi is the unlucky man nominated for a solo break - has already got over 7 minutes & is going to get more. And of course as soon as I type it, everyone changes their minds & starts to chase a bit. Edited July 7, 2023 by Grassmarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De_Gambassi 940 Posted July 7, 2023 #104 Share Posted July 7, 2023 The real heroes pf today's stage will be TV commentators around the world who will have to speak about nothing for about 4 hours. Chapeau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 2,952 Posted July 7, 2023 #105 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, frantic13poland said: Pierre Latour conquers the Bordelais Matterhorn. Edited July 7, 2023 by Grassmarket rafalgorka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 2,952 Posted July 7, 2023 #106 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Incredible how many teams haven’t researched these roundabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 2,952 Posted July 7, 2023 #107 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Cavendish had absolutely the right tactic & placing, just not quite the timing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge 863 Posted July 7, 2023 #108 Share Posted July 7, 2023 He had his best sprint in years. Just beaten by the best in the world Crazy commentary on Eurosport as Kirby didn’t seem to notice that Philipsen was in complete control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 2,952 Posted July 7, 2023 #109 Share Posted July 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, dodge said: He had his best sprint in years. Just beaten by the best in the world Crazy commentary on Eurosport as Kirby didn’t seem to notice that Philipsen was in complete control I think most non- experts had Cav down as 7th or 8th-ranked sprinter in the Tour as of last week, so he has over-performed. He always gets over the lumpy bits, so more chances are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,741 Posted July 8, 2023 #110 Share Posted July 8, 2023 14 hours ago, dodge said: He had his best sprint in years. Just beaten by the best in the world Crazy commentary on Eurosport as Kirby didn’t seem to notice that Philipsen was in complete control Although control is a bit of a tricky use of words in this case. Once again, Philipsen relied on shoving others out of the way in a manner which would lead to being thrown down the ranking if it didn't affect the stage result (like if you make the moves he makes, but you end up 15th anyway, then they might push you down to last place, but the judges don't have the balls to do that for someone in the top). Yesterday he just shoved Girmay towards the barriers to get into Cavendish's wheel for a second, which wasn't the first time even this Tour (although in Philipsen's case, endangering everyone around him has always been his way of sprinting). It's a shame, really, since he really doesn't need all that incredibly dangerous riding - he is far and away the world's fastest sprinter right now, without all kinds of shenanigans. If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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