Yates looks so relaxed. did a similar thing as before on Mt Etna. Just looking around at the others, waiting for the best moment then storming away. looks very strong.
Crash Froome had another stumble. looks like this race was a mistake to go for what with all the problems hanging over his head but I guess going for the hat trick was far to tempting to pass up.
Makes you wonder if Froome is going to be in the right shape for the Tour in a few months.
With Aru also racing you'd expect it to be a great chance for the likes of Richie Porte (I presume he's recovered from last years injury) or Adam Yates who is just as good as his Brother - Either way, if Froome is done it seems that British Cycling on the road is still in very safe hands
Should still expect less Stage wins though, Cavendish isnt getting any younger and whilst McLay has shown promise, there dont seem to be any Sprinters coming through for us at the moment that can challenge
Makes you wonder if Froome is going to be in the right shape for the Tour in a few months.
With Aru also racing you'd expect it to be a great chance for the likes of Richie Porte (I presume he's recovered from last years injury) or Adam Yates who is just as good as his Brother - Either way, if Froome is done it seems that British Cycling on the road is still in very safe hands
Should still expect less Stage wins though, Cavendish isnt getting any younger and whilst McLay has shown promise, there dont seem to be any Sprinters coming through for us at the moment that can challenge
Look out for Tom Pidcock over the next couple of years ... incredible talent.
starts next Friday the 4th of May. in Israel of all places. anyone know why?
some big names in this.
Pinot the great French hope is coming into the race having won the tour of the alps a couple of weeks back. Yates and Chaves look good in their team. be great to see Yates (this one is simon by the way) getting the Maglia Rosa. Aru's doing it for the locals and Dumoulin who's coming back to defend his title.
and of course there's Froome who is going for the hat trick of wining all three major races in succession. only two other riders have managed it. Hinault got three and the great Merckx did 4 in a row. the verdict for his on going asthma case will be given after the Giro and before the Tour de France so i guess even if he wins the Giro he might not get a chance to equal Marckx's record as he might be banned. not entirely sure what the most likely outcome is for the case. no doubt the French want him banned for the tour de france.
still it looks set to be a cracker of a race, (as the giro normally is) looking forward to it.
Isnt Adam Yates supposed to be the better of the two?
I remember when one of them made their debut in the Tour and they were really relaxed in front of the camera, the following year it was the other ones turn (I'm sure it being Adam) and he was a lot more serious
Froome is too far down on Dumoulin to have any say in the standings. Even if he has a mare of a TT, Dumoulin is still probably going to beat Froome on current form and evidence - and he's got almost 2 minutes on him on GC. He could always crash, of course, but barring that, the only way Froome could make time up on him is if he catches him on a bad day and the skybots isolate him then put the hammer down. Dumoulin rode a very smart stage today and looked quietly impressive - despite the understandable animation about Froome's great win. Don't see him losing enough time on the rest of the mountains to make up for the minutes he'll put into Yates in the TT
agree about Froomes chances of wining the tour. (unless something unforeseen happens to the GC contenders) he could easily get a podium place even second if his form continues on an upward curve but Dumoulin is never going to lose that much time in the time trial. Yates needs to just carry on with what he's doing, gaining a little bit of time at every opportunity on Dumoulin to give him a chance to still be in pink after the time trial. I hope it doesn't lead to Yates regretting his decision to let Chaves win on Mt Etna.
agree about Froomes chances of wining the tour. (unless something unforeseen happens to the GC contenders) he could easily get a podium place even second if his form continues on an upward curve but Dumoulin is never going to lose that much time in the time trial. Yates needs to just carry on with what he's doing, gaining a little bit of time at every opportunity on Dumoulin to give him a chance to still be in pink after the time trial. I hope it doesn't lead to Yates regretting his decision to let Chaves win on Mt Etna.
This. I thought at the time it wasn't the right thing to do. Nice thing to do, but dangerous.
education first drapac team are really starting to get on my nerves. they shouldn't be allowed to have pink jerseys. from the helicopter shots I keep seeing one of their riders thinking its Yates.
education first drapac team are really starting to get on my nerves. they shouldn't be allowed to have pink jerseys. from the helicopter shots I keep seeing one of their riders thinking its Yates.
Counterpoint to that view is that its the best kit in the Peloton, so they can get away with it
education first drapac team are really starting to get on my nerves. they shouldn't be allowed to have pink jerseys. from the helicopter shots I keep seeing one of their riders thinking its Yates.
Half the Teams must annoying you in the TdF as means you cant see the White Jersey
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Froome looks a big of a worry after going down again but Yates still looking strong at the front.
Tomorrow looks like a very interesting stage.
Crash Froome had another stumble. looks like this race was a mistake to go for what with all the problems hanging over his head but I guess going for the hat trick was far to tempting to pass up.
With Aru also racing you'd expect it to be a great chance for the likes of Richie Porte (I presume he's recovered from last years injury) or Adam Yates who is just as good as his Brother - Either way, if Froome is done it seems that British Cycling on the road is still in very safe hands
Should still expect less Stage wins though, Cavendish isnt getting any younger and whilst McLay has shown promise, there dont seem to be any Sprinters coming through for us at the moment that can challenge
25 minutes is a hell of a gap.
Could well work in favour of Yates - his team can now fully support him for the Pink jersey.
The Alps will be fascinating viewing when they get there. Froome is a hell of a climber - metronomic.
I remember when one of them made their debut in the Tour and they were really relaxed in front of the camera, the following year it was the other ones turn (I'm sure it being Adam) and he was a lot more serious
He needs a far better time trial than the first one to close the gap and Domoulin is looking very dangerous.
Still can't knock a British one, two at the Giro.
Brilliant Giro for us Brits.
Brilliant stage though. Love the Bonkolan
I thought at the time it wasn't the right thing to do. Nice thing to do, but dangerous.
education first drapac team are really starting to get on my nerves. they shouldn't be allowed to have pink jerseys. from the helicopter shots I keep seeing one of their riders thinking its Yates.