TDF 15

[Johno]

Ouch ... A lot, that's a nasty one.

I do look forward to seeing what reason Prudholme gives for stopping the race, i can only imagine the lack of available medical support for another crash given the demand being the only reason.

[pembo]

Looks a bit of a mess, I imagine there could be a few more out by tomorrow. Cancellara didn't look too happy!

[jesusbuiltmycar]

Froome into yellow already!

Surely they wont want to defend it all the way to Paris

[okgo]

Strong ride from Froome there, I thought he might win the stage for a minute to show everyone just how strong he is.

[SR7492]

Great ride by Froome - left Contador trailling on the last climb!

Who would have thought Froome in yellow after 3 stages - wow!

[SR7492]

okgo said:

Strong ride from Froome there, I thought he might win the stage for a minute to show everyone just how strong he is.

I was thinking that Rodriguez went a little too early and Froome would take him, but he timed it to perfection!

Watching the crash again . . . . . ouch, that was nasty.

[CoolC]

pembo said:

Looks a bit of a mess, I imagine there could be a few more out by tomorrow. Cancellara didn't look too happy!

How come I'm never stood by the side of the road when a bespoke yellow Trek Domane in my size come flying past?

Looked nasty, just about to watch the highlights.

[Ponk]

Sky appear to have got smarter with their tactics. Going to be hard to beat (I hope).

I don't think Cav can be blamed for Martin not getting yellow. Although he does tend to sit up earlier than the other sprinters. I'd still be pissed if I was Martin!

[JEA1K]

Cancellara's out ... two broken vertebra.

https://twitter.com/f_cancellara

[Schmy]

Ponk said:

I don't think Cav can be blamed for Martin not getting yellow. Although he does tend to sit up earlier than the other sprinters. I'd still be pissed if I was Martin!

Whilst I don't think he realised/remembered Martin could have got yellow however, even if he had, it seems the only person that Cav cares about is Cav.

[Jonnny]

Fabian out, said he had a long recovery last year from exactly the same injury.. Wonder if he'll be back next year..

[IroningMan]

That's a real shame.

Flippin' irritating that the highlights aren't on ITV Player on the same day.

[v15ben]

They are, just came on the website a few minutes ago and I'm watching right now.

[ewenm]

IroningMan said:

That's a real shame.

Flippin' irritating that the highlights aren't on ITV Player on the same day.

Yep, just seen a tweet that they are available now - probably an hour after they finish on ITV4+1 or some rule like that.

[j00pY]

I don't know if you fancy paying £6 but I just signed up for the Eurosport player to watch the TDF this month. So far its pretty good but I hear tablet support is a bit rubbish

[IroningMan]

ewenm said:

Yep, just seen a tweet that they are available now - probably an hour after they finish on ITV4+1 or some rule like that.

Coolio.

[Granfondo]

Very bad luck for Sparticus but it's shaping up nicely for the GC boys!
SKY will have to work really hard to protect Froome in yellow.

[ewenm]

Granfondo said:

Very bad luck for Sparticus but it's shaping up nicely for the GC boys!
SKY will have to work really hard to protect Froome in yellow.

I suspect they'll only cover the main contenders. If someone else gets away and pinches the lead between now and the mountains, they'll probably be happy with that.

Anyway, cobbles tomorrow

[Jimbo.]

pablo said:

Maybe if Renshaw hadn't pulled off with nearly 400m to go....

E-QS making another tactical pigs ear of it, as they seem quite prone to? I was surprised at how early the commentators were calling Renshaw. My first (and only) thought was "Where was the rest of the leadout?!"? A victim of all their time at the front?

[Jimbo.]

Granfondo said:

Very bad luck for Sparticus but it's shaping up nicely for the GC boys!
SKY will have to work really hard to protect Froome in yellow.

You couldn't ask for a better team to do so: Thomas and Standard on the cobbles, Konig and Porte for the climbs (and Thomas if needs be: he can haul himself up a sodding great hill quite rapidly if asked). Assuming they don't make a mess of the TTT, they'll be OK on that too.