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Tour de France 2020 | Stage 17 (Grenoble - Méribel Col de la Loze, 170 km)

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    #32
    De Bhál
    Registered Users Posts: 2,918 ✭✭✭De Bhál


    nice lead out for Sam there in the intermediate

    handy


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    #33
    Bambaata
    Registered Users Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    Mørkøv is a beast! Perfectly played again by him and the team.


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    #34
    REBELSAFC
    Registered Users Posts: 643 ✭✭✭REBELSAFC


    And Morkov steals a point from Sagan again.


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    #35
    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users Posts: 8,586 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    Well played.


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    #36
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,288 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    So the break is set now (including Dan Martin) and the peloton will roll on now until they reach the mountains

    All the sprinters will crawl home together


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    #37
    Tim76
    Registered Users Posts: 953 ✭✭✭Tim76


    Bambaata wrote: »
    Mørkøv is a beast! Perfectly played again by him and the team.

    Textbook. Hung in there to steal points from Sagan as well.


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    #38
    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users Posts: 8,586 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    Can’t see Dan Martin staying with that group until the end TBH, at least his form doesn’t indicate it to be possible, but maybe he will surprise me.


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    #39
    JazzyJ
    Registered Users Posts: 683 ✭✭✭JazzyJ


    REBELSAFC wrote: »
    And Morkov steals a point from Sagan again.

    How are Sagan and Trentin allowing that to happen every time? Are they just not expecting to beat Bennett and not bothering?


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    #40
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Tim76 wrote: »
    Textbook. Hung in there to steal points from Sagan as well.

    i dont think there was any hanging in at all - knew exactly what he was doing and where he was. excellent stuff from DQS who really are working towards the green jersey now


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    #41
    Dodge
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    Markov is 8th in the points standing and they’re all basically just from leading Sam out at the intermediate sprints. His highest finish has been 11th


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    #42
    Junior
    Registered Users Posts: 3,210 ✭✭✭Junior


    https://twitter.com/LeTour/status/1306194528857133056

    If you haven't seen it.


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    #43
    keane2097
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    Sounds like Ewan got back on?


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    #44
    Dodge
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    keane2097 wrote: »
    Sounds like Ewan got back on?

    Yeah. Got on before the sprint


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    #45
    donfers
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭donfers


    I am sorry but Kamna in yet another breakaway is bordering on unbelievable for me


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    #46
    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users Posts: 8,586 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    donfers wrote: »
    I am sorry but Kamna in yet another breakaway is bordering on unbelievable for me

    Wait until the end an see where he finishes... then disbelieve it.


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    #47
    Keeks
    Registered Users Posts: 2,199 ✭✭✭Keeks


    JazzyJ wrote: »
    How are Sagan and Trentin allowing that to happen every time? Are they just not expecting to beat Bennett and not bothering?

    Losing 2 or 3 points is not a major change.....ideally they need to gain 20-30 points before Sunday and then try and beat Sam in the final Sprint


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    #48
    thebiggestjim
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭thebiggestjim


    Keeks wrote: »
    Losing 2 or 3 points is not a major change.....ideally they need to gain 20-30 points before Sunday and then try and beat Sam in the final Sprint

    Agreed, Sagan and Bora must be targeting a big win soon (Stage 19 perhaps) and go for it on the final day. Bora would know Sam's strengths and weaknesses well. Hopefully Sam and DQS are too strong for Sagan and Bora to get back in this.


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    #49
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I kinda hope Carapaz takes off and causes a bit of panic :D

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    #50
    neris
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    sounds like one of the eurosport lads is having a snooze


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    #51
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,288 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    donfers wrote: »
    I am sorry but Kamna in yet another breakaway is bordering on unbelievable for me

    To be fair it's the same every year. Some lads come into the Tour perfect and end up in every break. Hirschi was the same in the first 2 weeks. Kamna was quiet early on. Saving his legs for this week. he was tipped to win the stage by several yesterday so he's defo not an unknown


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    #52
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,449 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    donfers wrote: »
    I am sorry but Kamna in yet another breakaway is bordering on unbelievable for me
    Junior World TT Champion, European U23 TT Champion, Podium in U23 Road Race, and Top 10 in this years Dauphine (plus a stage)?

    It's professional sport, so there's always the potential, but really he's not a donkey to race horse.


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    #53
    deise08
    Registered Users Posts: 3,330 ✭✭✭deise08


    neris wrote: »
    sounds like one of the eurosport lads is having a snooze

    Even wiggins breathing is annoying.


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    #54
    lawrencesummers
    Registered Users Posts: 8,586 ✭✭✭lawrencesummers


    There goes Kamna.
    Dan is doing well but it’s between Alaphilippe and Carapaz for me IF they can stay away.


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    #55
    retalivity
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    Colbrelli pulling a Wout VanAert here


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    #56
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,016 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Sounds like the pelton are cimbing at a decent lick. Good few being shelled out the back, no?


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    #57
    bazermc
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    Dan has such a distinctive climbing style. You could spot him a mile away.


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    #58
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,288 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    Itziger wrote: »
    Sounds like the pelton are cimbing at a decent lick. Good few being shelled out the back, no?

    Loads. Main group down to 30/40 or so already

    Bahrain putting the pressure on


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    #59
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,449 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    lawrencesummers wrote: »
    There goes Kamna.
    Dan is doing well but it’s between Alaphilippe and Carapaz for me IF they can stay away.
    They won't stay away with that gap.


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    #60
    MPFGLB
    Registered Users Posts: 3,254 ✭✭✭MPFGLB


    Kamna is going for KOM..well he was this morning anyway


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    #61
    Mefistofelino
    Registered Users Posts: 1,851 ✭✭✭Mefistofelino


    Did Jonathan Vaughters steal his glasses from Mr Magoo?


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