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[Closed] Le Tour 2012 route screw up.

 mrmo
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[url= http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/blunder-reveals-2012-tour-de-france-route-32009 ]route announced[/url]

So, any comments as to who it suits


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 7:35 pm
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I suspect only 4 mountain stages mean that it is designed not to be too tough, therefore enticing riders who may have not wanted to do a hard Tour and still be competitive at the Olympics. Better to attract the best riders to a less challenging route than have second team riders in the world's best race.


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 7:48 pm
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2 timetrials has got to make a big difference to Wiggins and Cadel. Won't favour the schlecks at all.

It's been dominated by climbs/climbers for the last few years. Maybe they want to open it up a little bit to other riders. Would be good to see a heroic break put someone well up the GC.


 
Posted : 10/10/2011 8:04 pm