Tour de France 2012

[hutyluty]

Starts on Saturday. With Schleck injured and Contador out, Wiggins has got a real shot this year.

Stage 16: Aubisque, Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde

[NickUndercover]

Yes !!!!! Not gonna watch the time trials because we all know who's gonna win those and I'm working during most of them but this year should be good, hopefully some new faces stand out.

[frank grimes jr.]

Don't really care about the riders or who wins, but I love to watch.

[hutyluty]

Yes !!!!! Not gonna watch the time trials because we all know who's gonna win those and I'm working during most of them but this year should be good, hopefully some new faces stand out.

Yeah I always skip the time trials, just cos theyre not that interesting to me. I'm sad cos i thought this was finally gonna be Andy's year but will be good to see some new riders at the top. My tip is Pierre Rolland to come top 3

Don't really care about the riders or who wins, but I love to watch.

a mountain stage where its just two guys slugging it out- staring into each others faces to try and catch some weakness in the other's eyes, thats like the best thing in any sport imo.

[horsefeather]

jurgen van den broeck is going to do it this year

[AxeD]

jurgen van den broeck is going to do it this year

I hope so!

Watch Mollema though!

[sebjx]

Anyone fancy fantasy cycling?

Could create a snh league

http://fantasy.road.cc/

[espire]

I have serious doubts about Van Den Broeck, too many time trail kilometres, top 5 at best. Eventhough I hope Wiggins takes it I still think Evans has a great shot at winning it again. Sooo gutted Contador and Andy are out.

Looking forward to what Sagan is capable of and ofcourse I hope Gilbert can take yellow in Belgium.

[Mehlovich]

I reckon Bradley Wiggens is going to win...
He is the best on time trials and that is whats important this year.

[AxeD]

Evans isn't exactly a bad time rider either, plus he doesn't weigh as much
Then again, I think Wiggins definitely has the better team with him.

Read a few of these prediction articles and I'm surprised of how few mention Hesjedal.
Is it just because he doesn't have the Tour as his only priority?
He obviously peaked in the Giro but maybe he'll surprise himself again.

[espire]

Evans isn't exactly a bad time rider either, plus he doesn't weigh as much
Then again, I think Wiggins definitely has the better team with him.

Read a few of these prediction articles and I'm surprised of how few mention Hesjedal.
Is it just because he doesn't have the Tour as his only priority?
He obviously peaked in the Giro but maybe he'll surprise himself again.

Why people do not mention Hesjedal? Contador and vaious other riders have proved how difficult it is to perform in both the Giro and the Tour. Hesjedal was at his peak during the Giro(and he had few opponents.), it is ridulously hard to combine Giro + Tour. I like him but he's no match for Evans/Wiggo.

[AxeD]

Yeah, I'm not saying he has a good chance on finishing first, but I could see him making the top 10.
Maybe I'm overestimating Vansummeren

Already cleared my schedule for stage 16

[TomatoAndBasil]

Gonna be watching. I'm a bit terrible at keeping up with the ins and outs of the rest of the season - I'm pretty much a 'le tour' fan only, so every time it comes round I have no idea about form or injuries or anything.

Sounds interesting though from what people are saying. I'll probably be routing for Wiggins.

Also, can't wait for the mountains...

a mountain stage where its just two guys slugging it out- staring into each others faces to try and catch some weakness in the other's eyes, thats like the best thing in any sport imo.

[HamCrescendo]

this was mad last year

[hutyluty]

Lots of crashed today!

[Electric_Head]

Lots

Dudes are still going with broken wrists.
I don't get how you still do the Tour with a broken wrist.

[sebjx]

Lots

Dudes are still going with broken wrists.
I don't get how you still do the Tour with a broken wrist.

sadly, probably drugs

[hutyluty]

Woo, peleton destroyed by sky!

Still suspicious of froome however..

[AxeD]

this was mad last year

Johnny is coming after you for posting that

Sky was a joy to watch today!

[defoxster]

Woo, peleton destroyed by sky!

Still suspicious of froome however..

YES!!! Was so good to watch them string out the peleton & watch all the contenders drop off the back. Schleck is gone so its pretty much a 2 horse race now(not that he was looking great in the 1st place). I know what you're saying about Froome... Team Sky have made such a big deal out of anti doping that I personally think it would be horrible if anyone on the team tested positive. After reading David Millar's autobiography I have slightly more faith but at the same time I dont trust anyone that takes on TDF.

Peter Sagan WHAT>>>>> Who is this guy? He seems like a beast