Re: Le Tour de Pharmaceutical 2012

by beamer Mon 16 Jul 2012, 23:21

Sky's team boss is the same man as leads the British Olympic cycling team, isn't he...

Cavendish isn't going to do anything of use for Wiggins and Froome in the Pyrenees. A number of other sprinters have already dropped out, there can only really be Paris left on his objectives here this year.

by G.Wood Mon 16 Jul 2012, 23:24

He fetched capes and water for them the other day. I'm sure the mic picked up Froome saying "there's a good lad".

by beamer Mon 16 Jul 2012, 23:32

Doubt he will be in touch beyond the first climb on the next stage.

Will be interesting to see if he can reinvent himself as more of an all-rounder when he's no longer winning the sprints on a regular basis, or if he just ends up largely scrapping for minor places or as a lead-out man.

by tricycle Tue 17 Jul 2012, 06:19

beamer wrote:Sky's team boss is the same man as leads the British Olympic cycling team, isn't he...

Cavendish isn't going to do anything of use for Wiggins and Froome in the Pyrenees. A number of other sprinters have already dropped out, there can only really be Paris left on his objectives here this year.

Aye, and Sky is basically the only commercial sponsor of British cycling nowadays, though I'm sure the lottery fund plays a huge part too.

by Big Dog Tue 17 Jul 2012, 08:44

Unlike last year, this TDF is looking like a laydown Misere...unfortunately for the spectators.

by tricycle Tue 17 Jul 2012, 20:00

Frank Schleck tests positive for a diuretic Laughing

by lardbucket Tue 17 Jul 2012, 22:13

I didn't even know he was in contact with Brigitte.

by G.Wood Tue 17 Jul 2012, 22:47

It was reported on the wireless that there were Victorians on the side of the road booing Rodgers for helping Wiggins beat Evans.

Jeez they are an ignorant bunch

by lardbucket Tue 17 Jul 2012, 22:52

G.Wood wrote: ... the wireless ...

a wind-up especially directed at horrie ...

by G.Wood Tue 17 Jul 2012, 22:56

by Big Dog Wed 18 Jul 2012, 09:21

Back to some serious climbing today. Lets hope those bloody Spanish tack throwers have buggered off.

Le Tour de Pharmaceutical 2012 - Page 10 PROFIL

Le Tour de Pharmaceutical 2012 - Page 10 PROFIL

by JGK Wed 18 Jul 2012, 09:24

Shame it doesn't finish at the Col de Tourmalet.

by skully Wed 18 Jul 2012, 11:00

Has Cadel got a scalded cat worth 4 minutes up his dinger??

by tricycle Wed 18 Jul 2012, 11:29

Not likely, he could hope that Wiggins gets a scalded cat on his lap and could lose those minutes though. It is a descent finish though, good day for Evans to make some time on Wiggins.

by JGK Wed 18 Jul 2012, 14:56

Evans dropped on the 3rd climb. He might catch them on the way down before the final climb and hope that the guys in front might have taken something out of themselves.

by tricycle Wed 18 Jul 2012, 17:41

The podium is sewn up now. Evans now behind Van Garderen in the overall.

by beamer Wed 18 Jul 2012, 21:19

Guess Cadel will have to ride for his team-mate tomorrow to keep him in white, even if the final TT is likely to move the Aussie back ahead of him.

Sky just have to be sensible now, keep Wiggins and Froome out of trouble and cover any move from Nibali and the race is won.

by PeterCS Wed 18 Jul 2012, 22:35

Froome deserves the same payment and plaudits as BradWig.

by G.Wood Wed 18 Jul 2012, 22:37

tricycle wrote:Frank Schleck tests positive for a diuretic

Schleck: "I was poisoned. I will name names"

I hope skully knows where the Ecuador embassy is

by embee Thu 19 Jul 2012, 01:11

Swisse Vitamins

Are they the Kiss of Death for Sportspeople?

Evans is advertising them at the moment
Ponting's form went downhill straight after he starting endorsing them

They are also "powering" the Oz Olympic Team ...expect a result worse than Montreal

by JGK Thu 19 Jul 2012, 03:00

that's enough evidence for me to put a short gold medals bet on the Aussies.

by Big Dog Thu 19 Jul 2012, 08:43

Evans has all but conceded defeat so i suspect the attention of BMC will turn to protecting Tejay's jersey.
Looks like a great stage today.

Le Tour de Pharmaceutical 2012 - Page 10 PROFIL

by skully Thu 19 Jul 2012, 08:46

"All but"??? Shocked

by Big Dog Thu 19 Jul 2012, 08:58

skully wrote:"All but"???

Well, they never say it directly but Evans eluded to stomach complaint & the fact that Sky had run a pretty good campain so you can take it as read.

by JGK Thu 19 Jul 2012, 09:24

Tommy to keep the polka dot?

by Sponsored content