19-07-2017, 12:50
Internet now back on, but for how long?
The second climb is the 24km long HC category Col de la Croix de Fer, followed by a 28 km downhill, preceding the double whammy of the Cat 1 Col de Telegraph and the 17.7km HC Cat of Col du Galibier. There is then another 28 km downhill run to the finish before a short uphill, all of which should suit a rider like Romain Bardet. To have any chance of beating Chris Froome in Paris he must build up a substantial lead in the next two days before the Time Trial in Marseille. The time to do it will be up the Galibier and go like the wind on the downhill.
I see that Marcel Kittel is in deep trouble on today's stage, having been involved in a crash at the back of the peleton, which also included Warren Barguil riding into a field to avoid the fallen riders. Both riders now have a huge deficit to make up to defend their leading positions, especially considering the number of KOTM points Barguil could lose to his rivals.
The second climb is the 24km long HC category Col de la Croix de Fer, followed by a 28 km downhill, preceding the double whammy of the Cat 1 Col de Telegraph and the 17.7km HC Cat of Col du Galibier. There is then another 28 km downhill run to the finish before a short uphill, all of which should suit a rider like Romain Bardet. To have any chance of beating Chris Froome in Paris he must build up a substantial lead in the next two days before the Time Trial in Marseille. The time to do it will be up the Galibier and go like the wind on the downhill.
I see that Marcel Kittel is in deep trouble on today's stage, having been involved in a crash at the back of the peleton, which also included Warren Barguil riding into a field to avoid the fallen riders. Both riders now have a huge deficit to make up to defend their leading positions, especially considering the number of KOTM points Barguil could lose to his rivals.
Cabbage is still good for you