Tour de France 2009

orangeman · July 23, 2009, 10:46:35 PM

Quote from: ONeill on July 23, 2009, 09:28:38 PM
I still think there's a twist in the tail. Saturday's race is a tough one. I can see Armstrong, knowing AC is safe, launching one last attempt. However, I hear today took a lot out of Armstrong so maybe he hasn't it in him.

Contador will need to fall off to lose.

Puckoon · July 23, 2009, 10:48:56 PM

Quote from: ONeill on July 23, 2009, 09:28:38 PM
I still think there's a twist in the tail. Saturday's race is a tough one. I can see Armstrong, knowing AC is safe, launching one last attempt. However, I hear today took a lot out of Armstrong so maybe he hasn't it in him.

I dont think armstrong will do it this year, but in his defence, he didnt really train to win the Tour this year. Next year with a full years training for the tour de france under his belt, will be a better measure of his ability to win it again.

orangeman · July 23, 2009, 10:56:11 PM

Lance will be back next year, better prepared, maybe with a better team. The collar bone break really hampered him.

ONeill · July 24, 2009, 07:00:50 PM

Yet another clinker from Roche - he'll win a stage next year. He's up to 5th on the Green and 23rd overall. Cavendish again.

orangeman · July 24, 2009, 09:01:43 PM

Roche is coming along nicely and is maturing all the time. He'll be a force next year.

Armstrong went well again.

I think my top 6 bet is in the bag now.

orangeman · July 25, 2009, 03:52:59 PM

A savage climb of Mont Ventoux today. No changes to the GC. Massive effort by Armstrong to stay with the leaders the whole way. My top 6 bet is up.

Armstrong would have taken a podium finish at the beginning of the tour.

the Deel Rover · July 25, 2009, 03:55:29 PM

how did roche do ?

orangeman · July 25, 2009, 04:00:15 PM

Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 03:55:29 PM
how did roche do ?

Finished 49th on the stage - still 23rd overall.

the Deel Rover · July 25, 2009, 04:39:46 PM

Quote from: orangeman on July 25, 2009, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 03:55:29 PM
how did roche do ?

Finished 49th on the stage - still 23rd overall.

cheers orangeman . fairplay to him he has had a great tour especially considering its his 1st one . i enjoy reading his race diary in the independent

orangeman · July 25, 2009, 04:42:03 PM

Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 04:39:46 PM
Quote from: orangeman on July 25, 2009, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 03:55:29 PM
how did roche do ?

Finished 49th on the stage - still 23rd overall.

cheers orangeman . fairplay to him he has had a great tour especially considering its his 1st one . i enjoy reading his race diary in the independent

I particulary enjoyed reading about him grabbing the Italian the throat who had criticised him on TV.

the Deel Rover · July 25, 2009, 04:55:48 PM

Quote from: orangeman on July 25, 2009, 04:42:03 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 04:39:46 PM
Quote from: orangeman on July 25, 2009, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 03:55:29 PM
how did roche do ?

Finished 49th on the stage - still 23rd overall.

cheers orangeman . fairplay to him he has had a great tour especially considering its his 1st one . i enjoy reading his race diary in the independent

I particulary enjoyed reading about him grabbing the Italian the throat who had criticised him on TV.

yeah i'd say the italian wasn't expecting that

magpie seanie · July 25, 2009, 11:58:10 PM

Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 04:55:48 PM
Quote from: orangeman on July 25, 2009, 04:42:03 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 04:39:46 PM
Quote from: orangeman on July 25, 2009, 04:00:15 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on July 25, 2009, 03:55:29 PM
how did roche do ?

Finished 49th on the stage - still 23rd overall.

cheers orangeman . fairplay to him he has had a great tour especially considering its his 1st one . i enjoy reading his race diary in the independent

I particulary enjoyed reading about him grabbing the Italian the throat who had criticised him on TV.

yeah i'd say the italian wasn't expecting that

His ould man wouldn't have been that popular with the italians in his day either.

orangeman · July 26, 2009, 04:42:00 PM

Cavendish takes the final stage today.

Congrats to Contador.

maddog · July 27, 2009, 09:14:05 AM

Did anyone hear if there was anyone caught for doping this year ? Seemed to me to be one of the cleanest tours for years.

orangeman · July 27, 2009, 12:26:26 PM

Quote from: maddog on July 27, 2009, 09:14:05 AM
Did anyone hear if there was anyone caught for doping this year ? Seemed to me to be one of the cleanest tours for years.

Plenty of time yet for a wee bit of scandal.