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Froome`s lead has come from 4 attacks
His first was a surprise attack downhill to the finish line he took 10 secs out of everyone plus he got 10secs bonus
His second attack saw him and 3 others get a lead in a strong cross wind run to the finish line. He came second and with 7 secs lead plus bonus time.
His third attack was up mont ventoux where he had nearly 30 secs leads when the famous crash and run up the mountain was recorded. The officials decided the winning margin of 30 secs
His fourth gain was in the time trial, which he known to be one of the best in the world at this event. He took 2 mins out of his nearest challengers and came second by nearly a minute
His performance has been slightly better than his nearest rivals, he has taken his chances and been well placed.
Now Mark Cavendish at last year's tdf, had a poor race with only one win. This year he has been on better form(probably from track racing) and taken 4 wins to become second in all time wins.
Peter Sagan has been the greatest green Jersey holder in living memory. Last year he didn't win any stage but came 2nd so many times. This year he has won three legs taking his tally to 7 wins. The difference between winning and losing is so small. Unless you follow cycling avidly it so easy to throw accusations without care.
Have a go at cycle racing and see how easily you can lose 10-15 mins against others over a 25mile course.
His first was a surprise attack downhill to the finish line he took 10 secs out of everyone plus he got 10secs bonus
His second attack saw him and 3 others get a lead in a strong cross wind run to the finish line. He came second and with 7 secs lead plus bonus time.
His third attack was up mont ventoux where he had nearly 30 secs leads when the famous crash and run up the mountain was recorded. The officials decided the winning margin of 30 secs
His fourth gain was in the time trial, which he known to be one of the best in the world at this event. He took 2 mins out of his nearest challengers and came second by nearly a minute
His performance has been slightly better than his nearest rivals, he has taken his chances and been well placed.
Now Mark Cavendish at last year's tdf, had a poor race with only one win. This year he has been on better form(probably from track racing) and taken 4 wins to become second in all time wins.
Peter Sagan has been the greatest green Jersey holder in living memory. Last year he didn't win any stage but came 2nd so many times. This year he has won three legs taking his tally to 7 wins. The difference between winning and losing is so small. Unless you follow cycling avidly it so easy to throw accusations without care.
Have a go at cycle racing and see how easily you can lose 10-15 mins against others over a 25mile course.
Last edited by andy97; 19 July 2016 at 02:07 PM.
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Cavendish has left the tour to concentrate on the Olympics.....
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mark...olympic-games/
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mark...olympic-games/
Can't blame him, and he's had a fabulous Tour. He'd struggle getting over the Alps and the Green Jersey has already gone to Sagan. He's missing an Olympic medal, this might be his last chance.
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Cavendish has left the tour to concentrate on the Olympics.....
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mark...olympic-games/
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mark...olympic-games/
Is it usual for the sprinters to pack it in half way through
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basically Yellow - overall winner
green - best sprinter
polka dot - best climber
white - best newcomer
Movistar doing best after al that - and Quintana holding onto third , looked like he'd drift downward a little while ago
green - best sprinter
polka dot - best climber
white - best newcomer
Movistar doing best after al that - and Quintana holding onto third , looked like he'd drift downward a little while ago
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