Tour de France 2013

[spade2you]

Will watch later.

Please note that the Colombian climbing/descending comment is age old and I was referencing two of Colombia's popular exports, one being coffee one possibly in the coffee if you know what I mean.....

 

[Ziltoid]

H&B?

 

[spade2you]

H&B?

Perhaps.

Sky looked a lot more human today.

 

[EricF]

Big props to Froome on Stage 9. Movistar tried to crack him with repeated attacks by their little Colombian, but were unable to make a dent in the yellow armor. Although Valverde gained a spot in the standings by the collapse of Porte, he didn't gain any time on yellow. I think Valverde missed a good opportunity by not adding to the attacking. If Valverde had counter-attacked after Quintana, it could well have been the jab that put the knife in Froome. Likewise, I think Contador also missed an opportunity to better his own chances by getting in on the hammering of Froome. Overall, I was very happy to see an animated race.

 

[spade2you]

It seemed to be a good stage despite my live feed not working too well. I'll probably eventually buy this one when it comes out on BluRay.

 

[kai_ski]

I gave up on the nbc sports feed (a waste of $30) and found a torrent of an australian live broadcast. It still has Phil and Paul and the commercials are a lot more entertaining.

I was surprised to see that Valverde and Contador didn't really get in on the attacks after the beating they got on stage 8, even with Quintana keeping Froome busy. I guess there are a lot more mountains to come, but with the rest day tomorrow I don't expect Froome will be this exposed again. Also good to see Garmin get a stage!

 

[SteveC]

It still has Phil and Paul and the commercials are a lot more entertaining.

It wouldn't be a TdF without Phil. I think I watch for that a much as anything else. Once he retires, it'll be hard to watch.

 

[spade2you]

It wouldn't be a TdF without Phil. I think I watch for that a much as anything else. Once he retires, it'll be hard to watch.

LOL, the guys at Roadbikereview want their heads on a platter for kissing up to you know who all these years. Then again, it's a fairly angry forum.

 

[Zootsuitbass]

At least they don't have that third wheel does all sports guy from a few years back. The one with the deep voice, what a moron.

 

[spade2you]

At least they don't have that third wheel does all sports guy from a few years back. The one with the deep voice, what a moron.

Bob Roll rode the TdF a few times on the 7-11 team. He knows a thing or two.

 

[Zootsuitbass]

Not bobke,, no way. He's the best! Good ole American humor to offset the Brits.

 

[elgecko]

At least they don't have that third wheel does all sports guy from a few years back. The one with the deep voice, what a moron.

Al Trautwig?

They need to bring back Kirsten Gum.

 

[Zootsuitbass]

This guy is American and has no history in the sport. He'll call the Olympics ,, anything.

 

[elgecko]

This guy is American and has no history in the sport. He'll call the Olympics ,, anything.

Sounds like Al.

 

[Zootsuitbass]

Trautwig,, sounds right.

 

[spade2you]

Gogo and Schlanger?

 

[EricF]

They need to bring back Kirsten Gum.

YES!!!!

 

[kai_ski]

Hopefully Cav's days in green are over. I'm tired of looking at his face. Allez Kittel. Allez Greipel.

 

[EricF]

Hopefully Cav's days in green are over. I'm tired of looking at his face. Allez Kittel. Allez Greipel.

I quite like seeing Sagan in green. He's a spectacular rider. I hope he can pick up another win or two this year.

I like Cav, but it seems his competition have matched his level, and his sprint dominance is fading. Such is the nature of the game.

 

[DerHoggz]

I quite like seeing Sagan in green. He's a spectacular rider. I hope he can pick up another win or two this year.

I like Cav, but it seems his competition have matched his level, and his sprint dominance is fading. Such is the nature of the game.

Do you think Cav will be able to transition to a non-sprinter ala Boonen and such, I don't really see it. Not that Boonen can't sprint, but he can do other things as well.