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I think Visma might be a touch stronger than UAE.  That said, it didn't matter in the Crit Du Dauphine.  Tadej just took all their blows and accelerated on steepest climbs where Jonas couldn't match.  I do think Jonas can stay within striking distance this year and pounce should Tadej have an unexpectedly bad day.

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Yep.  Barring injury, the only way Tadej doesn't win it is if he pushes his limits one too many times or mismanages his food intake.  Even then, he has the luxury of being able to make more mistakes than the other riders and still be able to make up lost time. 

I'm hoping to see some American stage wins this Tour.  I think Neilson is the most likely due to team dynamics.  Matteo and Sepp are certainly capable, but unless something happens to Jonas, I expect them to be working for the team.         

7 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Apologies for not contributing to this thread.  I watch all the races; however, I'm usually behind by several days and don't want to see spoilers.

No worries, you aren't the only one who does this.  

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I liked seeing Jonas take some pulls at the front today to split the group in the crosswinds. Good stuff. 
 

Primoz may be a nice guy, but he totally lacks any killer instinct. Frankly, a dumb racer. Losing time on stage 1? Not great Bob. 

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1 hour ago, Jerry Callo said:

MvdP with the stage win with Tadej half a bike length behind.  Jonas right behind him. 

The wattage bazooka is unmatched.

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Not an ideal first two days for Remco.  Already down ~45 seconds to Tadej and Jonas.  I don't think he is a real threat to them but I'm sure had desire to stay much closer before the mountains.

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Remco at least woke up and was keeping with the likely 1-2 podium. 
 

Primoz continues to drift back with each acceleration. He’s not that guy, not this year. 

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15 hours ago, Txzen said:

Primoz continues to drift back with each acceleration. He’s not that guy, not this year. 

I'm not even sure he will Red Bull BORA's main GC rider this tour.  Lipowitz is a decade younger and in much better form as of late.  

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Assuming y'all are also watching on Peacock.  Question.  Does the race have to conclude before one can watch it from the beginning?  The last two days, I've turned it on about halfway through the race but have been unable to start from the beginning OR rewind.  

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1 minute ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Assuming y'all are also watching on Peacock.  Question.  Does the race have to conclude before one can watch it from the beginning?  The last two days, I've turned it on about halfway through the race but have been unable to start from the beginning OR rewind.  

Yes because Peacock sucks. There’s also that nice ‘processing’ delay after the race has concluded before you can watch the replay (15 min or more). I’ve also had the issue where I’m watching it delayed, hit pause for a break and come back to have the telecast ended forcing me to wait for them to re-post it. 
 

The TNT/Max coverage is just so much better, and not just because of my crush on Orla. Better analysis in the studio and on the bike, the ability to ‘watch from start’ with stage in progress, a preview box as you fast forward.
 

God I hate Peacock. The only positive is VdV on the bike. Worthless nothing input from Perino, dull and basic ‘analysis’ in the studio. 

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2 hours ago, G650 said:

What a worthless stage

Strange ‘professional’ stage. I want to blame the Jasper crash but even before there was not much going on. Not sure I can remember a stage where the jury decided against awarding a most aggressive…because nothing happened. 

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4 hours ago, Txzen said:

Yes because Peacock sucks. There’s also that nice ‘processing’ delay after the race has concluded before you can watch the replay (15 min or more). I’ve also had the issue where I’m watching it delayed, hit pause for a break and come back to have the telecast ended forcing me to wait for them to re-post it. 
 

The TNT/Max coverage is just so much better, and not just because of my crush on Orla. Better analysis in the studio and on the bike, the ability to ‘watch from start’ with stage in progress, a preview box as you fast forward.
 

God I hate Peacock. The only positive is VdV on the bike. Worthless nothing input from Perino, dull and basic ‘analysis’ in the studio. 

Agreed on peacock.  Back in the day, you could fast forward and see the race progressing, stop when something interesting happened like an attack or a crash, and watch the km counter until it reached 10k or so.  

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What a hairy finish to that stage. MvDP just didn't have enough in the tank.  Definitely curious to see how Pog goes next week, he didn't look so dominant today.

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Having watched most of the races this season, tadej often seems to lack a little explosiveness that he seemed to have prior as the season has gone on. He creates gaps and outlasts people. Maybe burning all those matches are catching up with him? He’s still got more fast twitch than JV, but I’ve been impressed how he’s been able to bring Tadej back. 
 

Could be shaping up to be a very fun Tour…

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2 hours ago, Txzen said:

Having watched most of the races this season, tadej often seems to lack a little explosiveness that he seemed to have prior as the season has gone on. He creates gaps and outlasts people. Maybe burning all those matches are catching up with him? He’s still got more fast twitch than JV, but I’ve been impressed how he’s been able to bring Tadej back. 
 

Could be shaping up to be a very fun Tour…

 

Jonas mentioned that he did one of his best ever one minute powers, I get the sense thay have purposely worked on that so Pog can't get a gap.

 

1 hour ago, idigTexas said:

Does anyone know if there is anything wrong with Sepp?  Is it his job to shadow Primož or something?  Saving him for the big mountain stages?  

 

I think they are just keeping him for the high mountains.

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