I suspect that Nibbles is reasonably toast after his Giro win. I think a double would be very very difficult in this modern peloton.
I suspect that Nibbles is reasonably toast after his Giro win. I think a double would be very very difficult in this modern peloton.
Indeed, but I'd not want to find out that he was actually oK when he's got 5 minutes on me already.
Nibali is 9 minutes down i thought, so even if he gets 5 he's still a way off.
Go on Steve, nail it!
EDIT - 9 minutes down from Froome and GC guys, 14m+ on GVA
Nibbles already over 14 mins down, so I don't think they'll be too bothered about giving up 5 of those minutes.
Pinot to be the big loser today? He's looked a bit off form. Would be a shame.
Looks in trouble. Disappointed to be right.
Nibbles already over 14 mins down, so I don't think they'll be too bothered about giving up 5 of those minutes.
Won't be that much by the looks of it...
did anyone hear a soft "pop" just then ?
Impey, Cummings 😀
Was that 'Frexit' written on the road? 😕
Looking like another interesting finish...Steve is on his way to victory
Always stunned by how they motor up these hills and in the heat.
T he way the lad on itv coverage is talking it's like he wants him to crash.
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Was that 'Frexit' written on the road?
Makes a change from 'le Pen Vite' which is the usual phrase préférée of the fn
Go Stevo!!!!!!!
Cummings keeps looking back, maybe he can't believe he is that far clear 8)
Great stuff 🙂
Can't wait to watch this later..come on Steve!
Haha!
OK, maybe not so funny for everyone.
Haha hahahaa the 1kmsign collapsed on then that's a peach.
LOL the inflatable arch isn't so inflated 🙂
This is turning into a hell of a race for Dimension Date, what's that, 4 of the 7 stages so far? Pretty damn impressive that.
Who is Froome speaking to from Movistar ? Quintana - can't see
And a day in yellow for Cav and quite possibly the spotty jersey for Cummings too.
Not good for Yates. Hope he's OK
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Not enough points to overhaul Thomas de Gendt apparently...
The drooping banner sounds hilarious
A good friend of mine is the CTO for Dimension Asia, its quite a gig he has 🙂
One rider was hurt ina fall at the collapsing sign, whether it was a real injury or a major sense of humour failure I don't know
Ah yes, only 10 points for the Aspin, shame that.
Excellent race! Just watched the last 20 km. Top effort and well done to commings.
the end was a real let down
IGMC
An African team has won 4 of the opening 7 stages with two different Brit riders - great stuff!
EDIT Junkyard - Be-dum-tish
And Nibali only clawed back less than 2 and a half minutes from the GC contenders...think he will fade with tomorrow's stage.
The rider hurt at the falling kite was Adam Yates - some facial injuries according to the commentary on ITV4 - just seen video of him riding over the line with a cut chin.
@white thanks, just on French TV now with a chin full of stiches 😐
For the sake of my sanity, would people please stop referring to Nibali as 'Nibbles'?
Cringe
For the sake of my sanity, would people please stop referring to Nibali as 'Nibbles'?Cringe
Glad that Cuddles has retired?
And Nibali only clawed back less than 2 and a half minutes from the GC contenders...think he will fade with tomorrow's stage.
He deliberately lost 15 mins the other day so he could go stage hunting. He's not there for GC.
Steve Cummings eh, blimey what a great couple of yeas he's having.
Not too sure why the GC lot left Greg out there to gain time.
Not too sure why the GC lot left Greg out there to gain time.
Because they havent started racing yet.
Not too sure why the GC lot left Greg out there to gain time.
As a_a said - he's bought another day in a yellow jersey and spared his teammates the need to protect him but I reckon he'll suffer badly tomorrow
Nah, I think they were caught off guard.
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The rider hurt at the falling kite was Adam Yates - some facial injuries according to the commentary on ITV4 - just seen video of him riding over the line with a cut chin.
ffs, what sort of luck do the Yates lads have this year?!
Making the calculation, he was 5 mins clear at the start of he stage. Who was going to chase him. Most of the big GC teams would be happy with having him out there. And most of the smaller teams would be unlikely to be able to overhaul his 5 min lead.
fab ride by Steve, but why all the "Cav" questions at the end, too much of a pro to wtf the interviewer, so gave the nod too other team mates instead.
Not sure what they showed in UK but French TV where interviewing Cummings when Cav rushed up straight off the bike (helmet still on) to give him a big hug and a kiss on the bonce. He paid Steve a few compliments and was just happy for him. They then asked him a few questions but they would anyway as he is in Green. Sounds like the UK presenter had a Cav obsession
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whitestone - Member
The rider hurt at the falling kite was Adam Yates - some facial injuries according to the commentary on ITV4 - just seen video of him riding over the line with a cut chin.
ffs, what sort of luck do the Yates lads have this year?!
Agreed, if they didn't have bad luck they'd have none.
