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Tour de France 2015

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*SNO*
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The Tour de France starts this Saturday and since I haven't seen a thread about it I figured I'd create one.

Here's the 'official teaser'
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/774812/-Official-Teaser--Tour-de-France-2015

Haven't kept super up to date with the build up so far but I'll be rooting from Froome and the rest of Team Sky as usual.

Discuss now...
Jul 2 2015 11:01AM
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Peter.
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go lance armstrong
Jul 2 2015 11:12AM
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NinetyFour
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I'll be cheering for the Saxo Tinkoff squad. It will be interesting to see how they work as a team having Alberto go for GC and Pete going for the points classification though. It would be insane if they got both though. Then I'll also be cheering for Ryder Hesjdal. He was putting in some mad work at the Giro to fight back to like 6th overall after having a huge time deficit, so I'd like to see him to well.
Jul 2 2015 11:19AM
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will_powder
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GOOOOOOO RYDER

He killed it in the last week of the Giro, keeping up with Contador. I think he has a chance to really stick it to the GC guys in the first tough week on the cobbles and classics routes. STOKED. GO canada
Jul 3 2015 12:12AM
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Ghini
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Starting in my home town Utrecht!
Jul 3 2015 5:38AM
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S.J.W
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Go the one dude who isn't doping!!!!
Jul 3 2015 5:51AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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NinetyFourI'll be cheering for the Saxo Tinkoff squad. It will be interesting to see how they work as a team having Alberto go for GC and Pete going for the points classification though. It would be insane if they got both though. Then I'll also be cheering for Ryder Hesjdal. He was putting in some mad work at the Giro to fight back to like 6th overall after having a huge time deficit, so I'd like to see him to well.


I am torn between the Saxo Tinkoff squad and Sky. I really do like Froome.

It is a shame that Kittel was not ready to race, he is a machine on those sprints.
Jul 3 2015 8:24AM
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NinetyFour
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I'd suggest watching with subtitles. Be warned though, they're more hilarious then helpful.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/774984/Alberto-Contador-Interview----------How-Is-Contador-Feeling-Before-The-Tour-De-France-
Jul 3 2015 8:19PM
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.lencon
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I just know I want Peter Sagan for sprints and Alberto contador overall. Who cares about the other jerseys
Jul 4 2015 2:10AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Rohan Dennis just threw down the gauntlet on that ride. 13.8 km in 14:56. Sheeesh
Jul 4 2015 8:54AM
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NinetyFour
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Coverage is on Sportsnet for Canadians.
Jul 4 2015 9:35AM
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NinetyFour
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Right as I flicked the TV on Nibali had to get a flat changed right as he was in a breakaway group. He might be able to move back up with the rest of the vehicles but it will be pretty energy draining once he has to sprint back to catch the end of the group.
Jul 5 2015 10:56AM
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NinetyFour
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This is going to be one helluva finish.
Jul 5 2015 11:15AM
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.lencon
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What app is the best for the tour? Cause I don't have direct tv anymore
Jul 5 2015 11:15AM
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NinetyFour
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Epic last sprint, super fucking tight between Sagan and Greipel, with Greipel winning it. Fabian Cancellara just edged out Cavendish for third in that sprint and he'll be wearing yellow tomorrow.
Jul 5 2015 11:23AM
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Ghini
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Haha Cavendisch is such an idiot dickhead..
Jul 5 2015 11:25AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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CamembertHaha Cavendisch is such an idiot dickhead..


He went WAY too early
Jul 5 2015 11:30AM
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Ghini
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.MASSHOLE.He went WAY too early


Yes, but he also didnt seem to have the speed.. otherwise he would have ended 2nd or 3rd..
Jul 5 2015 11:39AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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CamembertYes, but he also didnt seem to have the speed.. otherwise he would have ended 2nd or 3rd..


The NBC commentators panned him for screwing over Martin by not pedaling the last little bit. Later in the interview with Martin it seemed like he felt the same way
Jul 5 2015 12:01PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Mur de Huy for the finish should be interesting today.
Jul 6 2015 7:42AM
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PacificRimJob
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.MASSHOLE.He went WAY too early


The Manx Missile can only be fired well if he has Renshaw to slingshot him.. That's why he did so well in California sprints..

That said, I feel like Sagan is in top fucking form this year, and Tinkoff could actually take yellow AND green with Contador and Sagan.

I bet Alaphillipe will win best new rider or something. That dude's like 22 and already fucking kills it as a GC rider. I'm actually picking him as a potential darkhorse for the tour if he stays on point and retains backing from his team - which is very strong mind, you. He got 2nd in Liege-Bastonge-Liege, AND the Tour of CA GC (where he lost by, legitimately, the width of a friggin 23c tire to Peter Sagan - which is fucking insanely close) Dude is pretty damn solid for a young rider.





Sagan, crossing the line in 3rd... by a tire.. giving him the bonus timepoints to put him over Alaphillipe. Seriously fucking close.



Excited to see how things go this month...
Jul 6 2015 10:20AM
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*SNO*
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What a crazy stage today. Probably the biggest crash I've seen in the tour. I wouldnt be surprised in Cancellara pulls out now.
Really stoked that Froome is now GC leader, thought he was going to take the stage today as well.
Jul 6 2015 11:37AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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*SNO*What a crazy stage today. Probably the biggest crash I've seen in the tour. I wouldnt be surprised in Cancellara pulls out now.
Really stoked that Froome is now GC leader, thought he was going to take the stage today as well.


Any word on what his injury is? I hope he doesn't.

I really want to see Toni Martin get the GC for at least a day. The man is a workhorse.
Jul 6 2015 12:37PM
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*SNO*
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.MASSHOLE.Any word on what his injury is? I hope he doesn't..


He was getting attention to his back in the pictures I've seen and he was holding his back during the stop, but he did finish the stage so im not sure how serious it is...
Jul 6 2015 12:58PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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Holy shit that crash was violent. If Fabian doesn't call it after today they should just give him the yellow.
Jul 6 2015 1:11PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Brocka_FlockaHoly shit that crash was violent. If Fabian doesn't call it after today they should just give him the yellow.


Still nothing compared to Jens Voigt from 5 years ago...Skip to about 50 seconds in. He finished that race too, on one of the emergency bikes.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/775073/Jens-Voigt-Crash
Jul 6 2015 1:15PM
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Ghini
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Brocka_FlockaHoly shit that crash was violent. If Fabian doesn't call it after today they should just give him the yellow.


With thoughts like this there would be 10 guys in yellow tomorrow....
Jul 6 2015 1:22PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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*SNO*What a crazy stage today. Probably the biggest crash I've seen in the tour. I wouldnt be surprised in Cancellara pulls out now.
Really stoked that Froome is now GC leader, thought he was going to take the stage today as well.


Turns out he is out of the Tour now. Broke two vertebrae in his back.
Jul 6 2015 5:18PM
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PacificRimJob
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Yeah, for anyone who's not aware of the dangers of cycling... holy shit, people have actually died doing this crap...

Fabio Casartelli, Wouter Weylandt, Emilio Ravasio..

Wouter Weylandt's was especially ugly to see :/
Jul 7 2015 3:33AM
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Laurent.
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Ten Dam is a human brick, how many crashes has he now just rode out of?

*SNO*What a crazy stage today. Probably the biggest crash I've seen in the tour. I wouldnt be surprised in Cancellara pulls out now.
Really stoked that Froome is now GC leader, thought he was going to take the stage today as well.


Froome is a spooky scary skeleton.

Real life Slenderman.

Jul 7 2015 5:02AM
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Ghini
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Laurent.Ten Dam is a human brick!


What an animal, they wanted him to get in the ambulance, dislocated shoulder etc, now back on the bike.. On twitter he said this:

''I must admit I am not looking forward to the cobbles now.. But he. We'll manage.'' (@laurenstendam)
Jul 7 2015 9:45AM
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Ghini
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What top speed did Sagan reach in yesterdays sprint?
His timing was off but damn he was fast!
Jul 9 2015 2:29AM
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CamembertWhat top speed did Sagan reach in yesterdays sprint?
His timing was off but damn he was fast!


He looked like a bat out of hell. Cavendish hasnt looked himself to be honest. Griepel easily overtook him
Jul 9 2015 7:12AM
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Ghini
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.MASSHOLE.He looked like a bat out of hell. Cavendish hasnt looked himself to be honest. Griepel easily overtook him


Cavendish is nowhere..

Martin probably out.. Yellow jersey is cursed?
Jul 9 2015 11:55AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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CamembertCavendish is nowhere..

Martin probably out.. Yellow jersey is cursed?


Out with a broken collarbone. Poor guy to say the least. It certainly seems that way after the past two years.
Jul 9 2015 2:15PM
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.lencon
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.MASSHOLE.Out with a broken collarbone. Poor guy to say the least. It certainly seems that way after the past two years.


Cavendish or Martin out?
Jul 9 2015 3:05PM
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*SNO*
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.lenconCavendish or Martin out?


Martin's out.
Also Teklehaimanot became the first African rider to become a jersey holder today, which I thought was pretty cool haha
Jul 9 2015 3:10PM
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*SNO*Martin's out.
Also Teklehaimanot became the first African rider to become a jersey holder today, which I thought was pretty cool haha


Awesome story. Anyone else see the movie Rising from the Ashes? Check it out on Netflix, it is quite cool.
Jul 9 2015 3:18PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Cave got the victory today, finally.
Jul 10 2015 2:39PM
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Laurent.
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.MASSHOLE.Cave got the victory today, finally.


English Eurosport commentators dropped their tea, crumpets and microphone's in that moment of sheer excitement.

Also Froome2Spooky4contador officially back in yellow.



Who will be his next victim? When will this ride end?
Jul 10 2015 3:50PM
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*SNO*
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Paolini's been suspended after testing positive for cocaine hahah..
Jul 10 2015 4:05PM
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NinetyFour
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All of these finishes have been crazy exciting, absolutely love it when these sprint powerhouses are lined up duking it out. Can't wait to see the climbers go toe to toe here soon as well.
Jul 10 2015 7:19PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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NinetyFourAll of these finishes have been crazy exciting, absolutely love it when these sprint powerhouses are lined up duking it out. Can't wait to see the climbers go toe to toe here soon as well.


Climbing stages are my favorite, they just glide up those hills
Jul 10 2015 10:00PM
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Brocka_Flocka
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See Cav, that is what happens when you jump at 250m left compared to 500m
Jul 11 2015 1:16AM
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*SNO*
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BMC win the team time trial by 1 second over Sky
Jul 12 2015 11:19AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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*SNO*BMC win the team time trial by 1 second over Sky


Part of me wants to see Tejay get the yellow for a day.
Jul 12 2015 11:25AM
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Laurent.
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THE SKELETON KING TAKES NO PRISONERS.

Jul 14 2015 11:10AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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What a performance by that man.

It looked like Tejay was just outclassed climbing, Contador did not have it in him, and Nibali is well, just out of it to be frank.
Jul 14 2015 11:19AM
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.MASSHOLE.It looked like Tejay was just outclassed climbing


Yeah, Tejay and everybody else. But that's also not the kind of climb Tejay prefers, and he's still solidly in second, with I think two minutes on Contador, which is a great place for Tejay to be at this point in the race. Hopefully he can finish on the podium since it doesn't seem like anyone will get close to Froome, unless something strange happens and things change dramatically.
Jul 14 2015 11:49AM
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Ghini
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Great climb! Froome is just another level..
Quintana got a nice little slap in the face by Porte in the end..
But Contador and Nibali.. wow..
Jul 14 2015 11:51AM
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NinetyFour
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I never got to watch the race but yeah it looks like someone has been thanking Mr. Skeletal for good bones and calcium... I'll be honest I hope someone else can pull some time on him because I don't particularly like him or Sky. Froomey himself is pretty much a serviette that can pedal a bicycle; thin, white, and not very personable. There is no denying that he can pedal fast though.
Jul 14 2015 1:17PM
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