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

Dodge

MPFGLB wrote: »

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

Whoever wins the stage today is likely to lead KOM today. 20 points to the winner and there’s loads in that range

Cartman78

Don't follow cycling that closely normally but glued to the TDF this year as I'm off work sick at the moment.

Is there any chance that Pogacar could outgun Roglic in the time trial?

It's been an interesting race so far this year but the strength of Jumbo is sucking the life out of any potential excitement

no_4

For today!
Sagan and bora will go balls out on stage 19 it’s their only card left to play

Dodge wrote: »

Bennet gains 2 on Sagan and 3 on Trentin

Job done

retalivity

Pogacar: MOAR JERSEYS!

Mefistofelino

Dan gone?

donfers

did he get dropped on the descent? Odd

Itziger

Dan descending like a wet paper bag.......

donfers

Itziger wrote: »

Dan descending like a wet paper bag.......

42 seconds lost on the riders he went over the top with and they are only just over half way down, I presumed he had some kind of mini accident as I am not watching it but not the case it seems

Eamonnator

Cartman78 wrote: »

Don't follow cycling that closely normally but glued to the TDF this year as I'm off work sick at the moment.

Is there any chance that Pogacar could outgun Roglic in the time trial?

It's been an interesting race so far this year but the strength of Jumbo is sucking the life out of any potential excitement

Yes, there is a good chance that Pogacar could beat Roglic in the T.T.
Pogacar beat R. in their National T.T. champs. this year.

greendom

Itziger wrote: »

Dan descending like a wet paper bag.......

There is a real skill in going downhill for that length of time. A fair degree of recklessness is required too. Can make quite a difference on a major descent

letape

Dan back with the yellow jersey group now - disappointing

Cartman78

greendom wrote: »

There is a real skill in going downhill for that length of time. A fair degree of recklessness is required too. Can make quite a difference on a major descent

The ITV commentary mentioned that he slightly overshot a corner, had to make a quick readjustment and then lost contact very quickly.

He's back in the main group now

letape

Dan sitting at the back of the group now. Only consolation is that the three up front won’t make it to the finish, without being caught.

Macy0161

Ironically enough, while I'd be surprised, he might have more chance assuming he sat up in the valley.

Boscoirl

Dan is gone now

Toblerone1978

no_4 wrote: »

For today!
Sagan and bora will go balls out on stage 19 it’s their only card left to play

What's the general consent with Bennett on stage 19? Will he be able to contend at the end or is the route too hilly for him?


Asking for a friend :rolleyes:

Itziger

Is that poor Cosnefoy fella out of his misery after today. It's a bit embarassing seeing the KoMs dropped every time the road goes up.

c.p.w.g.w

How are the time limits determined?

Are the predetermined or calculated at the finish?

Inquitus

Toblerone1978 wrote: »

What's the general consent with Bennett on stage 19? Will he be able to contend at the end or is the route too hilly for him?


Asking for a friend :rolleyes:

Even if Sagan got 70 pts on stage 19 which is far from guaranteed, indeed unlikely, Sam still wins it in Paris with a win, in truth 2nd would probably do and less if Sagan fails to capitalise on Stage 19.

Cartman78

The finish looks absolutely insane

Dodge

Toblerone1978 wrote: »

What's the general consent with Bennett on stage 19? Will he be able to contend at the end or is the route too hilly for him?


Asking for a friend :rolleyes:

It's not that hilly at all really. People are suggesting it's Sagan's "only" chance to unseat Sam so it's a dangerous day for him but it's also the last flat-ish day so loads of teams will be gunning for it

Itziger

Stage 17 comments, please. Can Landa do something today, then. Or anyone else. 6 Jumbo boys looks ominous though.

Macy0161

Toblerone1978 wrote: »

What's the general consent with Bennett on stage 19? Will he be able to contend at the end or is the route too hilly for him?


Asking for a friend :rolleyes:

It's not too hilly, all things being equal. He'll have to be focused and near the front from the start.

There's also a question as to whether Bora can drill it like they have other days, at stage 19. This is where Trentin being back in the mix is an added headache.

Bora and CCC the only teams interested in making it that hard. DQS and Lotto the only teams really interested in the pure sprinters making it.

I'm not sure whether it's an advantage or not for Sam that the sprint is relatively late. It gives Bora and CCC an end point to putting the hammer down, but then it's a long way to ride. Sagan carrying more weight than a normal tour to my eyes.

retalivity

Landa looks in agony!

Doc07

Landa’s mates are killing themselves on the front. Would love to hear inside their minds
‘We’re burying ourselves, Landa better come good’
‘We’re killing ourselves....and all we’ve done is drop Robert Gesink!!’

happytramp

Itziger wrote: »

Stage 17 comments, please. Can Landa do something today, then. Or anyone else. 6 Jumbo boys looks ominous though.

Sure thing, comment police.

Cartman78

Anaphillipe goosed now....dunno how he keeps coming back every day

secman

Peleton bearing down on the 3 lads now, lead cut in half now. Will someone bolt inside the last 5 to 10km ?

Itziger

happytramp wrote: »

Sure thing, comment police.

Well there's a fooking General TdF Thread for a reason. I like to follow the day's stage on the Stage thread.

Itziger

secman wrote: »

Peleton bearing down on the 3 lads now, lead cut in half now. Will someone bolt inside the last 5 to 10km ?

Last 4.5kms look fairly brutal. They'll hardly go before then.