Re: tOfficial 2022 Tour de France Thread..

[Robert J Sakimano]

One guy must have had some sort of failure because he walked his bike over the finish. Interesting that this would count to me

yeah, I haven't heard an official statement on it but I suspect you're right, barring some unforseen event. A handful of years ago, on possibly the most crucial day of the Tour, Chris Froome ran into the back of a motorcycle on a climb (might have been d'Huez, though I can't remember), his bike was damaged, no team car to be found because of all of the congestion on the course, so he started running up the mountain.

here's the video - it wasn't d'Huez, it was Ventoux.

it's downright bizarre to watch.. imagine being a spectator and you're camped out, waiting on the Tour to head you're direction and you look up and see the yellow jersey running up the road.

[aualum06]

yeah, I haven't heard an official statement on it but I suspect you're right, barring some unforseen event. A handful of years ago, on possibly the most crucial day of the Tour, Chris Froome ran into the back of a motorcycle on a climb (might have been d'Huez, though I can't remember), his bike was damaged, no team car to be found because of all of the congestion on the course, so he started running up the mountain.

here's the video - it wasn't d'Huez, it was Ventoux.

it's downright bizarre to watch.. imagine being a spectator and you're camped out, waiting on the Tour to head you're direction and you look up and see the yellow jersey running up the road.

I don't remember that but I am surprised that stuff doesn't happen more often there are some compact moments in the race with spectators, media and team people

[Nordic]

Wow. What a finish.

[Nordic]

Pretty intense climb to finish and on gravel at the very end. The leader completely died in the last 100 meters and almost didn't make

one word: insane.

wow.

Bump. One of the best ever.

[Nordic]

2.5k to go there was three UAE riders, three Jumbo and three for Thomas (don't know his team) and I thought there was a chance. They all played their tactics perfect, including the lone breakaway Kamna. They all went full gas.

The whole Nordique household (I've brainwashed my kids to watch the Tour) was on their feet tooting for Vindegaard (rooting for chaos/underdog). Mother fucking Teday was just better.

Interesting that UAE couldn't shake at least one of the teams above.Gotta respect Teday for taking maters into his own hands.

[Robert J Sakimano]

2.5k to go there was three UAE riders, three Jumbo and three for Thomas (don't know his team) and I thought there was a chance. They all played their tactics perfect, including the lone breakaway Kamna. They all went full gas.

The whole Nordique household (I've brainwashed my kids to watch the Tour) was on their feet tooting for Vindegaard (rooting for chaos/underdog). Mother fucking Teday was just better.

Interesting that UAE couldn't shake at least one of the teams above.Gotta respect Teday for taking maters into his own hands.

yeah, Tadej was just next level yesterday. Watching Vingegaard trying to turn the pedals in the last 50 meters looked just painful.

The most physically and mentally difficult sporting event in the world. No doubt about it.

Hills today, back in the mountains tomorrow. I'm about to go out on a ride now, get back for the last 40 K.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Jungels descending at 51 mph.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Love seeing a solo breakaway hold on.

[aualum06]

Love seeing a solo breakaway hold on.

Pinot kind of died there at the end finishing 4th

[Robert J Sakimano]

Love seeing a solo breakaway hold on.

Pinot kind of died there at the end finishing 4th

yep I thought he was gonna take it for a bit. Major props to Jungel.

I suspect a Frenchman will try to be at the top of their game on Thursday up d'Huez. Also Bastille Day.. would be great to see.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Back in the saddle today. I feel like today's stage is deceptively difficult, then leading to two days in the high mountains.

This feels like when the Tour begins.

[aualum06]

Final climb looks legit

[Nordic]

Back in the saddle today. I feel like today's stage is deceptively difficult, then leading to two days in the high mountains.

This feels like when the Tour begins.

As a fan I hate rest days, screws up my nightly viewing . But they definitely deserved it after that last few stages. Looking forward to getting back in saddle (my couch) tonight.

Some thoughts from last weekend. UAE as a whole didn't look as strong as Jumbo and Ineos the last few stages, which could make things interesting. Tedaj only had one domestique entering the start of the final climb of Stage 9. Jumbo had a handful. Stage 7 was similar. Something weird is still going to have to happen to Tedaj, he is too strong, but I'm pulling for Jumbo to put the screws to UAE and get Vingegaard in the hunt the next few days.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Back in the saddle today. I feel like today's stage is deceptively difficult, then leading to two days in the high mountains.

This feels like when the Tour begins.

As a fan I hate rest days, screws up my nightly viewing . But they definitely deserved it after that last few stages. Looking forward to getting back in saddle (my couch) tonight.

Some thoughts from last weekend. UAE as a whole didn't look as strong as Jumbo and Ineos the last few stages, which could make things interesting. Tedaj only had one domestique entering the start of the final climb of Stage 9. Jumbo had a handful. Stage 7 was similar. Something weird is still going to have to happen to Tedaj, he is too strong, but I'm pulling for Jumbo to put the screws to UAE and get Vingegaard in the hunt the next few days.

I hear ya.. Pogacar's race to lose at this point. He looks next level.

I would like to see someone get within striking distance, so maybe one of the teams you mentioned can get their GC up there via some attacks in the mountains.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Final climb looks legit

yeah, the Tour page classifies today's stage as 'hilly' and by TdF standards, I guess it is. Still some good categorized climbs. I believe the final one is a cat 2.

[Robert J Sakimano]

A mountain stage tomorrow..

Then, Thursday, they climb the Galibier, Col de Croix de Fer and l'Alpe d'Huez.

[Nordic]

Fireworks tomorrow

[Robert J Sakimano]

Craziness out there today.  Just some incredible climbing.

Also, I watched the first 20 K, went on a two hour bike ride, came back and the boys still had 41 K to go.  

[Robert J Sakimano]

8K to go, wondering if Barguil can hold on.

Quintana having a great tour (and a good day today). The yellow group looking strong.

They're gonna start hitting parts of the mountains where vegetation has a hard time growing.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Breaking news: Pogacar looking human.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Wasn't expecting that.

[Nordic]

Wasn't expecting that.

Now we have chaos. Love it.

Stage 11 MVP: Wout van Aert

[Nordic]

Bardet on Bastille Day?

[Robert J Sakimano]

Bardet on Bastille Day?

He set it up well yesterday.

Barguil is spent.. he won't be the Frenchman who delivers a stage win on Bastille Day.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Over the Galibier. Gonna be hitting 60+ mph on the descent.

[Robert J Sakimano]

what a day.. one of the greatest spectacles in all of sport on the slopes of d'Huez.

how about the defense of the yellow? Sepp Kuss gets an extra glass of champagne at dinner for his efforts in pulling Vingegaard along, despite the Pogacar attack. And watching the Maillot Jaune cover all of Tadej's attacks - wow.

they could not get rid of Sepp! Love live Sepp!

[Robert J Sakimano]

Pogacar is running out of time to drop Vingegaard.

I feel like he has a couple of days in the Pyrenees on the Peyregourde or Hautacam to drop him, or yellow is out of the question. He can't make up 2+ mins in the ITT.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Jumbo Visma have lost two cyclists today.. gotta wonder how that is gonna impact Vingegaard going into the high Pyrenees.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Long ride this morning.. back in time to see Pogacar and Vingegaard going at it in the Pyrenees. American Brandon McNulty is working hard for Tadej.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Last of the mountain stages today. The boys roll into Paris Sunday. If anyone (Pogacar) wants to make a move, it's today.

Looking less likely, though. Tadej gonna have to rely on Vingegaard to crack today.

Two HC climbs, including Hautacam.  

The best thing about summer.

[Nordic]

Last of the mountain stages today. The boys roll into Paris Sunday. If anyone (Pogacar) wants to make a move, it's today.

Looking less likely, though. Tadej gonna have to rely on Vingegaard to crack today.

Two HC climbs, including Hautacam.  

The best thing about summer.

Vigegaard playing it perfect. Seems like he has more in the tank than Tadej. One big long HC finish today.

[Nordic]

Awesome stage. Vindegaard almost wipes out. Pogacar does wipe out. Blood dripping down his legs. Vindegaard waiting for him (unlike Contador vs Schleck).

And then Wout Wout Wout! Taking a pull for the ages. Fucking machine. Most exciting/my favorite rider of the tour this year.

That was a fun stage.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Awesome stage. Vindegaard almost wipes out. Pogacar does wipe out. Blood dripping down his legs. Vindegaard waiting for him (unlike Contador vs Schleck).

And then Wout Wout Wout! Taking a pull for the ages. Fucking machine. Most exciting/my favorite rider of the tour this year.

That was a fun stage.

yeah, I remember when Condator attacked after Schleck's chain slipped.

yes, yesterday's stage certainly cemented what we figured after Wednesday. I was actually pulling for Pogacar the last week or so, as I was wanting to see some genuine battles in the mountains, maybe 15 seconds separating them going into the ITT tomorrow, but Vingegaard definitely won/deserves the Maillot Jaune.

also, big respect to Jonas yesterday climbing Hautacam. I think it's incumbent on the yellow to defend the yellow, not just stick to Pogacar's wheel - so when he attacked on the last climb, it was him paying homage to all the great champions before him. Put the pedal down and earn it - show the world why you're in yellow.

[Robert J Sakimano]

About to turn into Paris. Always bittersweet. It's been a great three weeks.

[Floyd Robertson]

Not really TdF but cycling related

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[Robert J Sakimano]

Not really TdF but cycling related

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also, it was fun scanning back through this thread and reading our assessment of various stages. I almost felt like it was a summer morning, windows up in the house, with Bob, Phil, Christian VandeVelde, et al. on in the background.

the spring classics start soon.

[Turtleneck]

Did anybody here watch this? I guess it's getting a second season.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81153133

Bob, if you have not already, ask your wife how to play Netflix on your TV so you can watch it.

[tGreenWay]

I look forward to the upcoming annual 269-day Tour de France.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Did anybody here watch this? I guess it's getting a second season.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81153133

Bob, if you have not already, ask your wife how to play Netflix on your TV so you can watch it.

thanks, man.

I'll check with her.

Been doing a lot of riding the last week or so. Balancing dehydration between coffee, riding, alcohol, rinse/repeat.

[Robert J Sakimano]

I look forward to the upcoming annual 269-day Tour de France.

12 days from now.

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