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MattSoutherden
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by MattSoutherden

So, Tejay lost 30mins to Froome in one climb the other day. Today he only loses 4 minutes going up the Alpe twice.

Yeah, right.




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stella-azzurra
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by stella-azzurra

3 stages ago?
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by maquisard

Well, how much did Porte lose in the mountains in the pyrenees, then had to tow Froome up the Alpe superMatt?

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by stella-azzurra

We are so astute in accessing these races it simply boggles the mind.

Where was Riblon on stage 15? Oh that's right almost 17 minutes down. :beerchug:
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by MattSoutherden

Indeed. That's my point.

Very astute.
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stella-azzurra
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by stella-azzurra

But in stage 16 he was 2nd!
But that's after the rest day.
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by HammerTime2

What a difference a day makes.

Yesterday:
HammerTime2 wrote:167. AUS EVANS Cadel 31 BMC RACING TEAM 59' 37'' + 08' 04''
Imaking20 wrote:Cav beats Evans in uphill TT.
Indeed, 160. GBR CAVENDISH Mark 151 OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK STEP 59' 08'' + 07' 35''

Today:
80. AUS EVANS Cadel 31 BMC RACING TEAM 05h 16' 42'' + 25' 10''
146. GBR CAVENDISH Mark 151 OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK STEP 05h 21' 35'' + 30' 03''

Cadel is back, baby!! He's back.

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Are there any tests for gene manipulation?
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by stella-azzurra

Cadel gave up stages ago. Do you know which one?
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by ave

Happy for Riblon.
It seems that even bonking won't stop Froome.

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by stella-azzurra

Froome received a gel pack from Porte.
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So 30 km from the finish Tour announces a bike mass check @ the finish line. Soon after Contador swaps bikes. Any one see this? I was just following on Twitter.

added:CyclingNews forum reporting one of Contador's bikes was under 6.8. That's worth a WeightWeenie prize, but I'm not sure how good it is for TdF....

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by 5 8 5

It wasn't shown on TV but I'm sure his bike still had it's frame number on when he was coming back through the cars.
Heavier wheel(s) anybody?

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They did not show this but they showed footage of Contador trying to get back to the Froome group after he was just swept up by Movistar. They did not know if he had a mechanical, or puncture.
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No amount of weight loss would bring him back anyway.

He just needs to hang on to second if he can.
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