They are both doing well because they are both doing well, if you see what I mean?
Pro Cycling 2018
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to celebrate rare back-to-back victories for Manchester United! They analyse the late win in the Europa League vs. Rangers and then try and find things to analyse in a pretty dour game vs. Fulham. They also chat about the latest Marcus Rashford news, and look at the latest transfer news.
They are both doing well because they are both doing well, if you see what I mean?
No i dont.
I think Froome was letting Thomas wins today. Froome never that good in flat short sprint from finish line whenever i saw him, always seconds late.
It's just been confirmed that Nibali is out, fracture in a vertebra. All because Alpe d'Huez is such a fecking circus. What a damn shame. 
No i dont.
I think Froome was letting Thomas wins today. Froome never that good in flat short sprint from finish line whenever i saw him, always seconds late.
I mean that they pull each other along.
The meltdown in here because of SKYs superiority. This is just too easy....eeeasy.....eeeeeeasy
It's just been confirmed that Nibali is out, fracture in a vertebra. All because Alpe d'Huez is such a fecking circus. What a damn shame.
Gutted for the master Italian. Living legend.
Sky’s next multiple GT winner. (Apparently). Love him.
Suck news. Feck that stupid crowds and motorbikes.
Yeah shame for the boy. Tour letting itself down again for lack of consistency over time neutralisation for exceptional accidents.It's just been confirmed that Nibali is out, fracture in a vertebra. All because Alpe d'Huez is such a fecking circus. What a damn shame.
These guys are littering hard.
Pick that up, bastadge!
Pick that up, bastadge!
I'm thinking the entire field is going to finish on the same time.
Edit - looking that way still.
Edit - looking that way still.
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Flat stage, no GC change typically.
..... and most of the sprinters out unfortunately.
Yes, RedFish, that really takes some of the enjoyment out of the tournament.
Can you guys really see Thomas 'throwing' it for Froome?
Doesn't Froome have that little bit extra staying power to last the distance?
A 1-2, in any order, would be fantastic for British cycling.
Maybe Froome takes this and then supports Thomas for the other 2 Grand Tours? Would be nice
Doesn't Froome have that little bit extra staying power to last the distance?
A 1-2, in any order, would be fantastic for British cycling.
Maybe Froome takes this and then supports Thomas for the other 2 Grand Tours? Would be nice
In all his interviews so far he's still talking about the original plan which is supporting the lead rider, Froome. G has said it himself that he doesn't typically have energy for a three week GC campaign. He wouldn't throw it, he would simply run out of gas.
That's what I thought.
Breakaway will win today for sure, but it means nothing. Not one of the 30+ in it has any chance in GC. Might get to less than 30 minutes of Thomas.
Think this was pretty cool result for Sagan.
Now, 20 minute wait for that slow arse peloton. Thanks, Sky!
Now, 20 minute wait for that slow arse peloton. Thanks, Sky!
GC group:
Roglič won, Thomas, Froome and Dumoulin 8 seconds or so behind, Quintana some 17, Bardet 23+.
Roglič won, Thomas, Froome and Dumoulin 8 seconds or so behind, Quintana some 17, Bardet 23+.
Today is also the breakaway day. Pozzovivo and Majka most interesting in it I guess. Still far away from GC contenders.
Peloton some 13 minutes behind.
Peloton some 13 minutes behind.
Blow for Sky as Moscon has been disqualified for hitting another rider.
Lost for words. He has history too, what with the racial abuse allegations last year.....
Fecking farmers ruining the race.
You gotta fight for your right
to faaaaaarm.
Peper spray rumours.
to faaaaaarm.
Peper spray rumours.
Police threw tear gas onto farmers, and wind blew it over peloton?
Must be these guys.
Must be these guys.
Hope that wasn't as bad as it looked.... ouch!
God damn, Gilbert.
Hope he's fine, still no update. Descent, and he crashed into small wall and went over it, not sure how big a crevice behind is.
Hope he's fine, still no update. Descent, and he crashed into small wall and went over it, not sure how big a crevice behind is.
God damn, Gilbert.
Hope he's fine, still no update. Descent, and he crashed into small wall and went over it, not sure how big a crevice behind is.
It didn't look that far down, but there can be rocks and shit.
Atleast he's back up
Yeah, looks kinda ok....maybe even continues.
High five!
Fecking hell Phil, that was one hell of a fall. Doesn't look too bad though, might even continue.
He's back on the bike. Crazy fecker.
That take some balls. His adrenaline must be pumping his chest.
Perfectly executed descent by Alaphilippe, love seeing them go crazy like that.
I reckon there'll be blood in the top 5 tomorrow. If Dumoulin can keep within reach of Froome, I can see him overtake Froome and possibly Thomas as well in the TT.
I reckon there'll be blood in the top 5 tomorrow. If Dumoulin can keep within reach of Froome, I can see him overtake Froome and possibly Thomas as well in the TT.
Both are excellent time trialists as well though. Not as good as Dumoulin, but more than good enough to limit the damage. Thomas is still 1'50 ahead of Dumoulin after all.
So, apparently today should be quite spectacular (starts in two and a half hours), but I fear it'll be overhyped, and the stage will be uneventful, like so many others so far. (GC at least)
If GC riders wants to attack, this stage it is. Along with stage 19, this is when you can attack, especially with grid start system now. Aside from Froome, G, and Tom, they have very limited chances now. Now or never. They know they cant beat those 3 at ITT coming up for sure. Balls on their court.