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What a wild stage. Great route and a chaotic start. 
 

Gutty performance by Alaphilippe today after the crash, dislocating his shoulder, popping it back in and sprinting for third. Some reports say he thought he was first as he celebrated, but I find that hard to believe as Campanaerts was just in front of them. Anyone see that median that the peloton crashed over? They are often cobbled but this one was like round baby-head river rocks embedded in cement. Why the peloton was taken through there at speed is a mystery. 
 

JV’s tactics looked suspect. Letting Jonas fend for him self to rejoin after the crash is one thing. Two guys up in the break working for 2nd and sprinting for 3rd when it seems to me they might want to save some energy for what’s to come, no?

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7 minutes ago, Txzen said:

JV’s tactics looked suspect. Letting Jonas fend for him self to rejoin after the crash is one thing. Two guys up in the break working for 2nd and sprinting for 3rd when it seems to me they might want to save some energy for what’s to come, no?

JV’s.  No more Jumbo.  It's now Visma - Lease a Bike.  

As for Visma's tactics, tomorrow is a rest day.  Let the guys who have been working for Jonas have a little fun.  UAE did the same with Wellens.  

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I’m in Montpellier to watch the Tour start out on Tuesday. 

Staying with friends, but a negative first impression of the city, will refrain from spending money here and will likely leave town after the race departs on Tuesday.

Will scout out the Tour plans after I wake up.

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No experience there but plenty in Avignon,  Bedoin, Sault, Vaison-le-Romaine, Gigondas… 

in the other direction, Toulouse seemed lovely and a totally different city style for France. Hope you find your place! Had heard similar grumblings about Marseille. 

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24 minutes ago, Napoleon said:

I’m in Montpellier to watch the Tour start out on Tuesday. 

Staying with friends, but a negative first impression of the city, will refrain from spending money here and will likely leave town after the race departs on Tuesday.

Will scout out the Tour plans after I wake up.

Fucking username. 

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9 hours ago, Txzen said:

Old habits die hard. But Wout was pushing from the third group 2 min behind the winning move 12k out. Lunacy. 

It was his kid's birthday.  He wanted screen time.  

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