TDF: a shiny new thread for 2012

[malkin]

Okay, someone please tell the people at AGR2 that their shorts are too thin in back. We can see everything.

They already know.

So far the Road ID commercials I've seen have been clearly targeted toward men.

What do you mean? Are any ads on any sports coverage targeted toward women or children?

[skinimini]

I'm not sure I understand why Team Sky is not supporting Cavendish this year. Also, I haven't figured out who I'm pulling for big time. Who does it for you?

[beccaB]

I'm still depressed about Andy Schleck.

[malkin]

I'm not sure I understand why Team Sky is not supporting Cavendish this year.

Because Wiggins is a serious contender for the overall GC the team needs to spend their energy to look after him. Cav probably knew this was a possibility when he joined the team and it doesn't seem to be causing him much difficulty so far.

I'm bummed about Andy too, but with all the TTs in this course...well, you know. Anyway, there are only a few riders that I dislike anyway.

[Eden]

Because Wiggins is a serious contender for the overall GC the team needs to spend their energy to look after him. Cav probably knew this was a possibility when he joined the team and it doesn't seem to be causing him much difficulty so far.

I'd say being caught up in the pile up was a difficulty..... and one that he probably would never have suffered had he been in possession of his lead out train.... to his credit I haven't seen any complaining about it though, at least not yet. It's a risk you take when you are a "free agent" sprinter.

It will be interesting to see how he does this year. It not only takes strength, but wiles too when you don't have the team all around you. Robbie McEwan was a master at it when he was at the top of his game.

[malkin]

I wrote that before watching today's stage.

Although they can still crash with their lead out train.

[malkin]

Wow!

Another day, another sprint crash.

Amazing bike handling skills by Greipel! Tejay shows what a good boy he is by saying 'Hi Mom' on TV, Sagan still doesn't smile on on the podium and Fabu sets a record.

I want to play "In the Hall of the Mountain King" for Morkov!

[ny biker]

Greipel really was great today. Somehow managed to avoid the crash, clipped out in the process, and still managed to motor to the line and win the stage.