Wasnt there a rider back in Merckx day who went clear to try and make up the time and managed it at some point along the Champs Elysee yet like most breakaways on a flat stage he was hauled back?
certainly not during any of Merckx's victories as they were all by massive amounts. someone tried to take Hinault down once but didn't get anywhere
But as one of the interviews stated yesterday with one of the riders of the time, even Merckx got booed by the French fans at times.
@i_b_b_o_r_g and others who have lived there might prove me wrong but they seem to have that attitude over a lot of things
Comes down to where in France they come from I think bud. I've watched England beat France at the rugby a few times with a bar full of French rugby players (one time literally me and a mate the only English in there) and they all seem to be in good spirits. Reckon we'd have fun and games if we were in a city bar though
Even though Landa is only 1 second behind, isn't it pretty much impossible for him to get on the podium? It's a flat stage so will come down to the sprinters, so even if he attacks at some point he'll just get swallowed up by the peloton near the end. Must be pretty gutting though, as he'll inevitably think back to where he could've made up extra seconds over the past 3 weeks.
Even though Landa is only 1 second behind, isn't it pretty much impossible for him to get on the podium? It's a flat stage so will come down to the sprinters, so even if he attacks at some point he'll just get swallowed up by the peloton near the end. Must be pretty gutting though, as he'll inevitably think back to where he could've made up extra seconds over the past 3 weeks.
Very gutting. Whereas Bardet gave his all, there were times when Landa held back for the sake of the team. Very frustrating for him.
Even though Landa is only 1 second behind, isn't it pretty much impossible for him to get on the podium? It's a flat stage so will come down to the sprinters, so even if he attacks at some point he'll just get swallowed up by the peloton near the end. Must be pretty gutting though, as he'll inevitably think back to where he could've made up extra seconds over the past 3 weeks.
Very gutting. Whereas Bardet gave his all, there were times when Landa held back for the sake of the team. Very frustrating for him.
Plus don't forget Bardet should have received a 20 second time punishment but the officials strangely decided to rescind the punishments they had already given to others rather than punish Bardet.
Even though Landa is only 1 second behind, isn't it pretty much impossible for him to get on the podium? It's a flat stage so will come down to the sprinters, so even if he attacks at some point he'll just get swallowed up by the peloton near the end. Must be pretty gutting though, as he'll inevitably think back to where he could've made up extra seconds over the past 3 weeks.
Very gutting. Whereas Bardet gave his all, there were times when Landa held back for the sake of the team. Very frustrating for him.
Plus don't forget Bardet should have received a 20 second time punishment but the officials strangely decided to rescind the punishments they had already given to others rather than punish Bardet.
Even though Landa is only 1 second behind, isn't it pretty much impossible for him to get on the podium? It's a flat stage so will come down to the sprinters, so even if he attacks at some point he'll just get swallowed up by the peloton near the end. Must be pretty gutting though, as he'll inevitably think back to where he could've made up extra seconds over the past 3 weeks.
Very gutting. Whereas Bardet gave his all, there were times when Landa held back for the sake of the team. Very frustrating for him.
Plus don't forget Bardet should have received a 20 second time punishment but the officials strangely decided to rescind the punishments they had already given to others rather than punish Bardet.
Uran should have received the same shouldnt he?
Yes I think so but he still would be second even with the extra 20 seconds. But Bardet would now be fourth behind Landa.
Even though Landa is only 1 second behind, isn't it pretty much impossible for him to get on the podium? It's a flat stage so will come down to the sprinters, so even if he attacks at some point he'll just get swallowed up by the peloton near the end. Must be pretty gutting though, as he'll inevitably think back to where he could've made up extra seconds over the past 3 weeks.
Very gutting. Whereas Bardet gave his all, there were times when Landa held back for the sake of the team. Very frustrating for him.
Plus don't forget Bardet should have received a 20 second time punishment but the officials strangely decided to rescind the punishments they had already given to others rather than punish Bardet.
I know many on here want landa to go for the 2 seconds but it would be a complete disaster if he did. His career would be finished.
Just had Eurosport on and they were saying barguil has got the super competitive title. De gendt is thinking about taking that decision to the courts as he feels he should be awarded it as he's been involved in more breakaways.
I know many on here want landa to go for the 2 seconds but it would be a complete disaster if he did. His career would be finished.
Just had Eurosport on and they were saying barguil has got the super competitive title. De gendt is thinking about taking that decision to the courts as he feels he should be awarded it as he's been involved in more breakaways.
Personally I believe it should have gone to De Gendt, very surprised it didn't.
Guess the officials who give out the super competitive award are the same ones who didn't punish bardet earlier in the tour for having a drink in the last Ks.
Guess the officials who give out the super competitive award are the same ones who didn't punish bardet earlier in the tour for having a drink in the last Ks.
Probably, they haven't been very neutral in this respect.
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I really hope Landa goes for the seconds.
https://twitter.com/markcavendish/status/889090427638484992
Just had Eurosport on and they were saying barguil has got the super competitive title. De gendt is thinking about taking that decision to the courts as he feels he should be awarded it as he's been involved in more breakaways.
Sure they'll do it next year. Quite surreal to see the French countryside whilst the river Thames is next to you.
No stage win for Greipel.