Many said Pidcock would win today by dropping others on the descent. He himself got dropped 6.5kms from the Galibier summit & totally cracked...losing a massive 11+mins on the day.
IMO he needed to get into the break to have a shot - there was no way he would hang onto the UAE train - I guess there’s a reason they brought the team they did: not to control, yet to hammer the living daylight out of everybody on the climbs - that head over head riding on the Galibier was spectacular
@@CyclingGuy Does it not seem strange that he obliterated everyone on the climbs & descent, the day he won on Alpe Du'ez, yet can't hold the wheels up climbs now?
@@keepitreal1547 could it be that he’s been training on different intensity efforts (XCO Olympic gold is what he’s after, after all - very different from conquering mountain passes)
Once again, great stage summary. Carapaz sank like a rock on stage 4. I did t see that coming. De Lie is fast, but I am not so sure how good his lead out is or well he does in large bunch sprints. Unless there is another crash, I doubt he makes the podium: Philipsen, Groenewegen, and either Pedersen (or outside pick, Girmay) I’d love to be wrong. I have two sprinters on my team and De Lie is one of them.
Cheers ey, he doesn’t have the lead-out Philipsen or Pedersen has, yet I have faith in De Lie. And I’m with you on Carapaz, I hadn’t expected such a big loss
he was involved in that crash on Stage 3 and featured on the medical report of the day, not sure how banged up he was, so I’d be expecting Kristoff instead, at least for now
Ey buddy, it’s the trade we’re in - occasionally we get it right, which is why I’m always adding: In My Opinion, and it’s the difference in opinion which also makes this an interesting subject 😂 enjoy and please keep on dropping your takes, whether they’re the same as mine of the complete opposite 😊
@@lowliquidity what’s the point in hating? He’s not harming anybody, is he? Personally, I can only admire what he does, and hope he draws the right conclusion should he feel he’s nowhere near what he came to do for, because that would not be unfair to his teammates - enjoy the stage ey
Pre race I called him for Stage 6, yet there was nothing to show he was going to be up to it, so nope didn’t call him - with hindsight it’s always easy ey - happy he proved me wrong, perfect sprint by him
Spicy take ey, with 35k to go from the top it will need some special riders to keep the chasing pack at bay. Any names come to mind? A Laporte - Van Aert 2 man TTT? 🐝🐝
Not excluded, they said he’d be going for the sprints and when he does he’ll be kn the mix, given that it’s not certain though, I didn’t call him - once he proves he’s willing to mix it up in a bunch sprint that may change - enjoy
Many said Pidcock would win today by dropping others on the descent.
He himself got dropped 6.5kms from the Galibier summit & totally cracked...losing a massive 11+mins on the day.
IMO he needed to get into the break to have a shot - there was no way he would hang onto the UAE train - I guess there’s a reason they brought the team they did: not to control, yet to hammer the living daylight out of everybody on the climbs - that head over head riding on the Galibier was spectacular
Ineos are no longer relevant in GC anymore.. Sky days of glory long gone it seems
@@CyclingGuy
Does it not seem strange that he obliterated everyone on the climbs & descent, the day he won on Alpe Du'ez, yet can't hold the wheels up climbs now?
@@timliscum2861 yep, those days are gone, C Rod can still do well though
@@keepitreal1547 could it be that he’s been training on different intensity efforts (XCO Olympic gold is what he’s after, after all - very different from conquering mountain passes)
De Lie seems to be in great shape. Would be cool to see another first time winner of a stage
🤞🤞🤞
Was a great stage but it isn’t over yet. Shaping up for a great tour. Thank you for the coverage!
My pleasure ey, and absolutely, it’s far from over
Once again, great stage summary. Carapaz sank like a rock on stage 4. I did t see that coming.
De Lie is fast, but I am not so sure how good his lead out is or well he does in large bunch sprints. Unless there is another crash, I doubt he makes the podium: Philipsen, Groenewegen, and either Pedersen (or outside pick, Girmay)
I’d love to be wrong. I have two sprinters on my team and De Lie is one of them.
Cheers ey, he doesn’t have the lead-out Philipsen or Pedersen has, yet I have faith in De Lie. And I’m with you on Carapaz, I hadn’t expected such a big loss
Thanks for the updates. I love them. 🎉
Cheers Danny, much appreciated and my pleasure!
Excellent explanation 👌🏼 Bryan deserves minimum 1 star😜 enjoy ey!
I was doubting between him and Thijssen 😉
@@CyclingGuy please make more room for some riders ;) they deserve it ;) check green jersey tour 2023 ey!!
😂 the 10 rider limit keeps me sharp 😎
Do you think Waaerenskjold is gonna sprint? Otherwise i have to bring Pogi fot the points in Scorito game
he was involved in that crash on Stage 3 and featured on the medical report of the day, not sure how banged up he was, so I’d be expecting Kristoff instead, at least for now
I was so wrong yesterday 😂
Ey buddy, it’s the trade we’re in - occasionally we get it right, which is why I’m always adding: In My Opinion, and it’s the difference in opinion which also makes this an interesting subject 😂 enjoy and please keep on dropping your takes, whether they’re the same as mine of the complete opposite 😊
Im so happy you didn’t mention the old sprinter whose name we will not mention. Thank you.
😂 and yet, my cycling ❤ would love to see him raise his arms one more time
Im happy to see that someone else has been hating on that guy during the run up and first week of the tour. Toss him out he’s old news
@@lowliquidity what’s the point in hating? He’s not harming anybody, is he? Personally, I can only admire what he does, and hope he draws the right conclusion should he feel he’s nowhere near what he came to do for, because that would not be unfair to his teammates - enjoy the stage ey
@@CyclingGuy it’s just fun sports banter and seems other riders stories are being missed out on
@@lowliquidity agreed
Great stage, but Cav was not in your point of view ;)
Pre race I called him for Stage 6, yet there was nothing to show he was going to be up to it, so nope didn’t call him - with hindsight it’s always easy ey - happy he proved me wrong, perfect sprint by him
Arnaud Demare
I’d love that
im expecting someone jumps on the last climb maybe even some bigger names
Spicy take ey, with 35k to go from the top it will need some special riders to keep the chasing pack at bay. Any names come to mind? A Laporte - Van Aert 2 man TTT? 🐝🐝
@@CyclingGuy maybe a mvdp if Philippsen is unwell or a good van aert or someone who can TT well, maybe even Pidcock
@@Lion-wd1px MVDP has already decided he’ll win the gravel stage 😅
@@CyclingGuy this time i had a shit take
@@Lion-wd1px I'm glad I'm not the only one 🤣no, seriously, thanks for sharing your takes, there's no bad takes, only those that turn out differently 😉
After stage 5 👑Bini👑 is gonna take the blue jersey
Bini for Green, I’d love to see that 🇪🇷
Van Aert?
Not excluded, they said he’d be going for the sprints and when he does he’ll be kn the mix, given that it’s not certain though, I didn’t call him - once he proves he’s willing to mix it up in a bunch sprint that may change - enjoy
@@CyclingGuy Fair point.
Well you got that all wrong
Even though I predicted Cav to win one, I have to admit I didn't expect him here