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2011 Tour de France

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JDUB28
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Hey NS,

Coming up in about 2 weeks will be this years Tour de France. I for one am truly excited to see this years tour, and I was wondering who else on NS is gonna watch/care about it.

Personally after last years bs win by contador (see video):
i am hoping that schleck can take down contador this year or that contador is knocked out of the tour due to his own doping scandal.

Also, heres another vid that gets me pumped for the tour (even though its a year old and that it only has small cycling clips and is most likely a repost):

For anyone who is not an avid cycling fan, id recommend watching this year's tour on VERSUS because its going to be insane this year, especially the last two stages before the champs elysees being Alpe d'huez and the time trial. Heres an epic alpe d'huez vid:

so ns, any predictions/thoughts on le tour this year?
Jun 16 2011 7:51PM
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akarlsen
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Click for larger image fuck yea
Jul 5 2011 1:54PM
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alztar
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Cavandish for the win tomorrow
Jul 5 2011 4:55PM
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DopeDiecuts
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HTC is retarded at the moment the lead-out train is horrible compared to past, Cav had to come out of nowhere for that one.
And holy shit I've never seen so many crashes in one stage.
Jul 6 2011 3:02PM
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Midge.
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I smiled when contador went down.
Jul 6 2011 3:18PM
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alztar
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Shows how much he dominates, he's a fucking hero
Jul 6 2011 5:46PM
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DopeDiecuts
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To be honest I did too. I got a good laugh when he threw his bike in the ditch, the man is not having a good Tour so far aha.
Jul 6 2011 9:34PM
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DopeDiecuts
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It was odd that Farrar was nowhere to be seen though he would have given a good battle but undoubtedly Cavendish has the fastest acceleration/speed on flats in the Peleton. Kinda gay how he was cut off in the half-way sprint, I thought something should have been done about that.
Jul 6 2011 9:37PM
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Tha_Wizard
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Jul 7 2011 8:28PM
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B.Pol
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I would like to be mad about him getting cut off, but that is just racing. I don't think (who was it Gilbert?) cut him off on purpose, he was making his own move and going left. It happens all the time. That being said, Cav is a boss. And I absolutely loved it when Cav and Thor were leaning on eachother....in the 3rd stage sprint??
Jul 8 2011 12:38PM
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J-Neal
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great sprint today, HTC finally improved their leadout..... solid win for cav
Jul 8 2011 4:37PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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that leadout was a thing of beauty
Jul 8 2011 9:36PM
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dragonhorse
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made my day when that happened! after last year's bogus win i kinda hope he breaks something and drops out this year
Jul 9 2011 12:32AM
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Midge.
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Or catches vaginitis, and cant ride.
Jul 9 2011 12:54PM
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DopeDiecuts
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Horner, Boonen, Wiggins out, what a shame. Evans looks so strong compared to Contador, but the most impressive thing is Thor. Thor Hushovd is gonna win the Tour de France.
Jul 9 2011 1:41PM
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hellomynameisjef
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contador is a fucking cunt
Jul 9 2011 1:46PM
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klonsinger114
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agree
Jul 9 2011 2:23PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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wait for a mountain stage before you make a call like that chief. So took the gc through a bunch of flat stages, thor can't climb nearly well enough to be a contender. pretty sure its down to andy or cadel. andy's such a stong rider, but cadel's been kicking ass and has way better support.
Jul 11 2011 12:39PM
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Squaw6
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Rumors that Contador's knee is busted and he might drop out. Andy is gonna run away with this.
Jul 11 2011 12:40PM
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JDUB28
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so damn stoked on the result today! schlecks killing it and putting contador in an even deeper hole!
Jul 14 2011 12:27PM
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DopeDiecuts
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It was a joke man I was just pointing out how strong Thor was riding obviously he can't survive in the Pyrenees. And I agree Cadel seems super confident but both Shlecks look as good as ever.
Jul 14 2011 1:04PM
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alztar
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Really loving the tour this year! Definitely think its Cadel's year, he has certainly got the team for it
Jul 14 2011 3:57PM
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.josh.
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wow hoogerland is still riding, this guy is absolutely amazing, truly a great character.
if any of you missed it this is his stage 9 crash



the car was trying to avoid the tree but it was a TV car, not a team car, despite the many rules and regulations the driver had NOT been properly trained to drive with the cyclists and was also specifically told NOT to overtake the pelaton group. The driver, thankfully, has been banned from the tour.

this is what happened, he literally flew into the barbed wire fence to his right, sorry if its a bit graphic...
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he finished the race with those wounds and won the spotted climber jersey, an absolute beast.



he ended up with 33 stitches in his leg and is still riding on one of the most gruelling tours so far.
i cannot get over how amazing he is.
Jul 14 2011 4:13PM
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JDUB28
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straight up one of the more badass and amazing things in all of cycling
Jul 14 2011 5:26PM
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JDA
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Frank Schleck looking good for the General Classification, and Cav looking good for the Green Jersey, Contador struggled but maybe carrying an injury.

Jul 14 2011 5:46PM
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Squaw6
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Frank won't win, he's working for his brother Andy. Contador's not really injured, just tired from riding all out at the Giro. Evans and Basso look like Andy's two major threats. I hope Sammy Sanchez gets in there, but even after today, he's still a ways back.
Jul 14 2011 6:01PM
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Dustin.
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Buy used....I ride an SL and it was very reasonable in price....
Jul 14 2011 6:42PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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the proforms i get basically let me pay the same price, but for a brand new bike. still too much cheddar right now though, maybe next year.
Jul 14 2011 9:46PM
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DopeDiecuts
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Contador is carrying a slight knee injury apparently, although in addition he is still pooped from the Giro. Frank is attempting a podium spot. Basso is not much of a threat.
Jul 15 2011 1:34PM
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Dustin.
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Ya proform is decent, but buying used from someone who gets their stuff on proform is $$$$.
Jul 15 2011 6:07PM
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Mr.O
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Seems to me he climbed fine today.... lol but I doubt that will be the same tomorrow and through the Alps. Still impressive to get a stage win in the mountains from a pure sprinter, but he isnt the world champ for nothing right?
Jul 15 2011 11:36PM
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DopeDiecuts
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I was gonna say the same thing but today's stage wasn't the hardest mountain stage, they were expecting a small sprint.
Jul 15 2011 11:59PM
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Mr.O
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I mean your so right but look at all the other "pure sprinters" Cav got dropped, Gilbert got 8th (not too bad). My point was that it was very surprising to see Thor pull off that stage win.
Jul 16 2011 12:16AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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haha, that was a pretty timely win for thor based on my post, but couldn't pull it off again on today's ridiculous climb
Jul 16 2011 3:53PM
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J-Neal
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great stage today, andy seemed really comfortable although he wasn't able to create any gaps with his attacks, and also ivan basso seems to be riding really well and has quietly snuck into 5th, we'll see what happens with him..

and i can't believe how well voeckler has been defending the yellow jersey.. nobody could shake him!
Jul 16 2011 4:00PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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that impressed me the most

wasn't the most exciting stage because no one really managed to break out from that group, but it was pretty nice to watch since my manager was gone so about 10 of us just stood at front cash and watched the finish
Jul 16 2011 4:04PM
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JDUB28
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I am really starting to feel that this is cadels tour. he has stayed with contador, both schlecks (to a certain extent), basso, and all the main contenders during the tour and in some instances, has beaten them. He is clearly on great form now

also even if he loses some time in the alps, he still is going to gain around about a minute in the time trial over both schlecks, because they are pretty bad at TTs.

all im saying is that if the schlecks dont kill him in the alps, evans will probably win the tour
Jul 16 2011 4:09PM
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Dustin.
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Lots of mountains left in the tour, so it's gonna be an exciting last week. I can't believe how well Voekler rode yesterday. I don't see how he can't be considered a serious threat with a 2 minute lead at this point. The climbs yesterday were very difficult and he not only kept up, he attacked on the last climb for a short period!

Cadel Evans looked in pain yesterday all the way up the last climb, but he rode great so who knows? The Schlecks looked great and their team is strong, Contador looked okay (but he has to be wondering where he is going to put 4 minutes on the field if he wants to win), lots of other riders are having good rides right now.

Jens Voight was easily the biggest badass of the day yesterday though. What a champ. We have to remember that they are only about 20% of the way through the hard ass climbs right now, and they still have Alp D'Huez looming in the distance. The overall guys have a really long way to go before they start seeing the finish line.
Jul 17 2011 8:18AM
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J-Neal
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this.
jens is the man, and I would probably say he is the biggest badass in all of cycling!
Jul 17 2011 7:24PM
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Dustin.
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Pretty good show today, but I'm wondering if the attack on a category 2 climb was worth it. There are several beyond category climbs coming up that can absolutely destroy anyone who isn't rested and ready to get rocked. Cadel Evans had a sick day and I hope he didn't crush himself for the rest of the week.
Jul 19 2011 10:59AM
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JDA
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Cadel looks good for the GC considering he is the best at TT, and has a lead in the GC over the other contenders, I can't see Voeckler winning, but maybe Contador has a chance (hopefully).
Wasn't impressed with the Schlecks today, as well as Andy's post race interview- he seemed very arrogant
Jul 19 2011 12:26PM
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JDUB28
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Jul 19 2011 7:26PM
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Wesley.P
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I either hope Andy or Cadel is able to pull off the win, Cadel has been trying for soooo long he deserves it
Jul 19 2011 10:01PM
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Dustin.
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Uhhhh.....Andy Schleck just attacked on the Col d'Izoard. There's another beyond category climb after it, 60k left in the race, but he does have 2 of his riders in the breakaway so maybe this could work. No one went with him. The race just got real, and I can't wait for Alp d'Huez tomorrow!
Jul 21 2011 9:44AM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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two minutes on the pack as they go into the descent, ahhh shit shleck
Jul 21 2011 9:58AM
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ohmythugaim
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4 now... Shlecks got this shit.
Jul 21 2011 11:02AM
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Dustin.
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Hats off to Andy for being the only man with the balls to attack in the entire peloton, and hats off to Voekler for absolutely destroying himself to get one more yellow.

Amazing effort from both, I hope Andy has it in him to hold on for Alp d'Huez tomorrow. God knows Cadel Evans won't attack.
Jul 21 2011 11:56AM
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Squaw6
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Schleck broke near the end. He still needs more time to feel safe against Evans going into the TT. Frank didn't have to do anything today so he'll be fresh for the stage tomorrow.
Jul 21 2011 12:04PM
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jmason
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I just found this thread now. I had no idea there was a cycling following on NS. Do any of you guys ride as well? Compete? What discipline(s)?

/Threads for when I get home from work.

Also, this is my input on the bike competition on page 1:

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Giant FTW
Jul 21 2011 12:13PM
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Squaw6
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I don't road bike, but I do mountain bike. Mix of XC and downhill. I spend most of the summer in the Vail/Keystone area. I ride a Giant Trance X2.
Jul 21 2011 12:18PM
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Get.Kronk
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So contador... yeah.
Jul 21 2011 12:20PM
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