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And Nibali only clawed back less than 2 and a half minutes from the GC contenders...think he will fade with tomorrow's stage.
He deliberately lost 15 mins the other day so he could go stage hunting. He's not there for GC.
Steve Cummings eh, blimey what a great couple of yeas he's having.
Not too sure why the GC lot left Greg out there to gain time.
Not too sure why the GC lot left Greg out there to gain time.
Because they havent started racing yet.
Not too sure why the GC lot left Greg out there to gain time.
As a_a said - he's bought another day in a yellow jersey and spared his teammates the need to protect him but I reckon he'll suffer badly tomorrow
Nah, I think they were caught off guard.
whitestone - Member
The rider hurt at the falling kite was Adam Yates - some facial injuries according to the commentary on ITV4 - just seen video of him riding over the line with a cut chin.
ffs, what sort of luck do the Yates lads have this year?!
Making the calculation, he was 5 mins clear at the start of he stage. Who was going to chase him. Most of the big GC teams would be happy with having him out there. And most of the smaller teams would be unlikely to be able to overhaul his 5 min lead.
fab ride by Steve, but why all the "Cav" questions at the end, too much of a pro to wtf the interviewer, so gave the nod too other team mates instead.
Not sure what they showed in UK but French TV where interviewing Cummings when Cav rushed up straight off the bike (helmet still on) to give him a big hug and a kiss on the bonce. He paid Steve a few compliments and was just happy for him. They then asked him a few questions but they would anyway as he is in Green. Sounds like the UK presenter had a Cav obsession
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whitestone - Member
The rider hurt at the falling kite was Adam Yates - some facial injuries according to the commentary on ITV4 - just seen video of him riding over the line with a cut chin.
ffs, what sort of luck do the Yates lads have this year?!
Agreed, if they didn't have bad luck they'd have none.
In the post race interview GVA said he'd probably be able to hang on for the first big climb but after that it would be damage limitation.
Adam Yates was pretty fatalistic about the 1Km kite falling on him.
UK TV interviewed SC but didn't show Cav hugging him - presumably this was after the live coverage ended but it wasn't in the highlights either. Cav's interview was just praising Steve Cummings and their team spirit.
Glad to see that the commissaires effectively neutralised the peloton's times and adjusted them for the time gaps at the 3Km point.
Would be nice if Adam could be there at the end of tomorrow. Could be a yellow jumper waiting.
Footage of Yates and the collapsing arch...
That happened about 8 hours ago and if it was me I'd still be on the floor crying now.
Ouch 😯
Thanks for that - yes you and me both. Supposedly a spctators belt caught on on the power cable running the inflator.
For the sake of my sanity, would people please stop referring to Nibali as 'Nibbles'?
Would you prefer "Doper"?
Astana are crooks.
DIbbles?