Stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions with snow covering a number of the day’s climbs.
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Leaderboard after Stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia
1)BRECHIN WIND : 2117pts
2)dean michael : 1879pts
3)fluffed up : 1875pts
4)North East Titans : 1401pts
5)Chappers67 : 934pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 5945pts
2)dean michael : 5548pts
3)fluffed up : 5446pts
4)North East Titans : 3479pts
5)Chappers67 : 2309pts
Sunday 26 May – Stage 21: Riese Pio X to Brescia, 199km
The race’s final stage should be processional as far as the general classification is concerned, with a pan-flat route offering up no opportunity for meaningful attacks. That will bring the sprinters back to the fore, with the stage ending in seven 4.2km laps of Brescia and a dash to the finish line
1)BRECHIN WIND : 2117pts
2)dean michael : 1879pts
3)fluffed up : 1875pts
4)North East Titans : 1401pts
5)Chappers67 : 934pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 5945pts
2)dean michael : 5548pts
3)fluffed up : 5446pts
4)North East Titans : 3479pts
5)Chappers67 : 2309pts
Sunday 26 May – Stage 21: Riese Pio X to Brescia, 199km
The race’s final stage should be processional as far as the general classification is concerned, with a pan-flat route offering up no opportunity for meaningful attacks. That will bring the sprinters back to the fore, with the stage ending in seven 4.2km laps of Brescia and a dash to the finish line
Final Leaderboard after Stage 21 of the Giro d'Italia
1)BRECHIN WIND : 2273pts
2)fluffed up : 2034pts
3)dean michael : 2032pts
4)North East Titans : 1487pts
5)Chappers67 : 1033pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6101pts
2)dean michael : 5701pts
3)fluffed up : 5605pts
4)North East Titans : 3565pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Well done BRECHIN WIND on your Giro win.
The next race : Criterium du Dauphine (2 - 9 June)
1)BRECHIN WIND : 2273pts
2)fluffed up : 2034pts
3)dean michael : 2032pts
4)North East Titans : 1487pts
5)Chappers67 : 1033pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6101pts
2)dean michael : 5701pts
3)fluffed up : 5605pts
4)North East Titans : 3565pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Well done BRECHIN WIND on your Giro win.
The next race : Criterium du Dauphine (2 - 9 June)
Originally Posted by fluffed:
“well the battle for 2nd was close
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“well the battle for 2nd was close
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I think I lost points having Wiggins in the first week
Don't forget the Criterium du Dauphine Starts today
Stage 1: Sunday 2 June – Champery to Champery, 121km
There is no gentle introduction to this year’s race. With the ink still dry on the sign-on board, the riders are sent up a category-one climb, the Cote de Morgins, which summits just 12.5km from the start line. It is the first of the day’s two category-one climbs and four categorised ascents in total, and although it is unlikely to shake-up the general classification, it is a clear indicator of the terrain to come. A breakaway could go clear on the climb, but it is likely to be hauled back in on the Col du Corbier, after 76km, or Pass du Morgins, after 101.5km. That should bring the bunch back together ahead of a category-three climb and short flat to the finish line.
Stage 1: Sunday 2 June – Champery to Champery, 121km
There is no gentle introduction to this year’s race. With the ink still dry on the sign-on board, the riders are sent up a category-one climb, the Cote de Morgins, which summits just 12.5km from the start line. It is the first of the day’s two category-one climbs and four categorised ascents in total, and although it is unlikely to shake-up the general classification, it is a clear indicator of the terrain to come. A breakaway could go clear on the climb, but it is likely to be hauled back in on the Col du Corbier, after 76km, or Pass du Morgins, after 101.5km. That should bring the bunch back together ahead of a category-three climb and short flat to the finish line.
Leaderboard after Stage 1 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 65pts
2)North East Titans : 64pts
3)fluffed up : 46pts
4)dean michael : 33pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6166pts
2)dean michael : 5734pts
3)fluffed up : 5651pts
4)North East Titans : 3629pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 2: Monday 3 June – Chatel to Oyonnax, 191km
The race moves west across the southern shore of Lake Geneva on another hilly route littered with no fewer than six categorised climbs, five of which come in the second half of the stage. The two crucial ones will be the third last and last – the Cote du Communal and Col du Sentier. Both category two, the Communal, which summits 28km from home, will likely see the peloton thinned down over its 5.6km distance, before the Sentier, 11.5km out, could see a final selection made ahead of a downhill sprint to the line for either a lone attacker or a reduced bunch.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 65pts
2)North East Titans : 64pts
3)fluffed up : 46pts
4)dean michael : 33pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6166pts
2)dean michael : 5734pts
3)fluffed up : 5651pts
4)North East Titans : 3629pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 2: Monday 3 June – Chatel to Oyonnax, 191km
The race moves west across the southern shore of Lake Geneva on another hilly route littered with no fewer than six categorised climbs, five of which come in the second half of the stage. The two crucial ones will be the third last and last – the Cote du Communal and Col du Sentier. Both category two, the Communal, which summits 28km from home, will likely see the peloton thinned down over its 5.6km distance, before the Sentier, 11.5km out, could see a final selection made ahead of a downhill sprint to the line for either a lone attacker or a reduced bunch.
Leaderboard after Stage 2 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 170pts
2)North East Titans : 89pts
3)fluffed up : 46pts
4)dean michael : 37pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6271pts
2)dean michael : 5738pts
3)fluffed up : 5651pts
4)North East Titans : 3654pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 3: Tuesday 4 June – Amberieu-en-Bugey to Tarare, 167km
Stage three is the gentlest road stage of the race, with just two category-three climbs on an otherwise flat route to negotiate. The first, the Col de Echarmeaux, is unlikely to have a major impact on the race other than slowing down the breakaway, but the second, the Col des Sauvages, offers more scope for gaps to open up. It averages 5.5 per cent in gradient over its 4km distance – just enough to encourage attacks ahead of another breakneck descent to the finish line. It will be a good chance for the breakaway to stay clear, but if they fail, a reduced-bunch sprint is likely.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 170pts
2)North East Titans : 89pts
3)fluffed up : 46pts
4)dean michael : 37pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6271pts
2)dean michael : 5738pts
3)fluffed up : 5651pts
4)North East Titans : 3654pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 3: Tuesday 4 June – Amberieu-en-Bugey to Tarare, 167km
Stage three is the gentlest road stage of the race, with just two category-three climbs on an otherwise flat route to negotiate. The first, the Col de Echarmeaux, is unlikely to have a major impact on the race other than slowing down the breakaway, but the second, the Col des Sauvages, offers more scope for gaps to open up. It averages 5.5 per cent in gradient over its 4km distance – just enough to encourage attacks ahead of another breakneck descent to the finish line. It will be a good chance for the breakaway to stay clear, but if they fail, a reduced-bunch sprint is likely.
Leaderboard after Stage 3 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 288pts
2)dean michael : 171pts
3)North East Titans : 141pts
4)fluffed up : 78pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6389pts
2)dean michael : 5872pts
3)fluffed up : 5683pts
4)North East Titans : 3706pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 4: Wednesday 5 June – Villars-les-Dombes to Parc des Oiseaux, 32.5km individual time trial
Day four sees the riders given a break from the mountains but thrust into a demanding time trial. The mid-length course includes prolonged stretches of straight road, so will reward those who can merge sustained high power outputs with streamlined form. There are a handful of sharp, technical turns, however, that will leave little room for error on an otherwise high-speed, pan-flat route.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 288pts
2)dean michael : 171pts
3)North East Titans : 141pts
4)fluffed up : 78pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6389pts
2)dean michael : 5872pts
3)fluffed up : 5683pts
4)North East Titans : 3706pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 4: Wednesday 5 June – Villars-les-Dombes to Parc des Oiseaux, 32.5km individual time trial
Day four sees the riders given a break from the mountains but thrust into a demanding time trial. The mid-length course includes prolonged stretches of straight road, so will reward those who can merge sustained high power outputs with streamlined form. There are a handful of sharp, technical turns, however, that will leave little room for error on an otherwise high-speed, pan-flat route.
Leaderboard after Stage 4 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 386pts
2)dean michael : 286pts
3)North East Titans : 203pts
4)fluffed up : 181pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6487pts
2)dean michael : 5987pts
3)fluffed up : 5786pts
4)North East Titans : 3768pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 5: Thursday 6 June – Gresy-sur-Aix to Valmorel, 139km
The race heads straight back uphill on day five for a lumpy stage containing three categorised climbs and an hors-categorie summit finish. The opening 125km of the 139km stage should see a breakaway go clear but, with the first three climbs only category three and four, there is unlikely to be much action among the general classification contenders. However, that all changes just under 13km out, when the road rises steeply up to the finish line atop the Montee de Valmorel. What is left of the breakaway will be swept up early, and then the favourites for overall victory will come to the fore as they look to put time into their rivals over the climb’s 12.7km distance and average gradient of seven per cent.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 386pts
2)dean michael : 286pts
3)North East Titans : 203pts
4)fluffed up : 181pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6487pts
2)dean michael : 5987pts
3)fluffed up : 5786pts
4)North East Titans : 3768pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 5: Thursday 6 June – Gresy-sur-Aix to Valmorel, 139km
The race heads straight back uphill on day five for a lumpy stage containing three categorised climbs and an hors-categorie summit finish. The opening 125km of the 139km stage should see a breakaway go clear but, with the first three climbs only category three and four, there is unlikely to be much action among the general classification contenders. However, that all changes just under 13km out, when the road rises steeply up to the finish line atop the Montee de Valmorel. What is left of the breakaway will be swept up early, and then the favourites for overall victory will come to the fore as they look to put time into their rivals over the climb’s 12.7km distance and average gradient of seven per cent.
Leaderboard after Stage 5 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 491pts
2)dean michael : 386pts
3)fluffed up : 295pts
4)North East Titans : 268pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6592pts
2)dean michael : 6087pts
3)fluffed up : 5900pts
4)North East Titans : 3833pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 6: Friday, June 7 – La Lechere to Grenoble, 143km
Day six serves up another hilly stage with four categorised climbs, only this time ending with a long and technical descent to the finish line. After a flat opening 50km in which a breakaway will pull clear and probably open up a sizeable gap, the climbs arrive in quick succession: Cote d’Arvillard (category four, 60.5km), Col du Barioz (category one, 80.5km), Col des Ayes (category two, 90.5km) and Col des Mouilles (category four, 98km). The road then rolls gently for about 20km, before plummeting down to the finish line in Grenoble. The day is another golden chance for a breakaway rider to claim victory.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 491pts
2)dean michael : 386pts
3)fluffed up : 295pts
4)North East Titans : 268pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6592pts
2)dean michael : 6087pts
3)fluffed up : 5900pts
4)North East Titans : 3833pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 6: Friday, June 7 – La Lechere to Grenoble, 143km
Day six serves up another hilly stage with four categorised climbs, only this time ending with a long and technical descent to the finish line. After a flat opening 50km in which a breakaway will pull clear and probably open up a sizeable gap, the climbs arrive in quick succession: Cote d’Arvillard (category four, 60.5km), Col du Barioz (category one, 80.5km), Col des Ayes (category two, 90.5km) and Col des Mouilles (category four, 98km). The road then rolls gently for about 20km, before plummeting down to the finish line in Grenoble. The day is another golden chance for a breakaway rider to claim victory.
This one is hard with the 4 top riders all at 40. Its hard enough to accommodate one, 2 is near impossible without 7 other domestiques.
Even the 2nd tier are all 25mil, it'll make the tour game really tough to find a bargain.
Even the 2nd tier are all 25mil, it'll make the tour game really tough to find a bargain.
Originally Posted by Cissy Fairfax:
“This one is hard with the 4 top riders all at 40. Its hard enough to accommodate one, 2 is near impossible without 7 other domestiques.
Even the 2nd tier are all 25mil, it'll make the tour game really tough to find a bargain.”
“This one is hard with the 4 top riders all at 40. Its hard enough to accommodate one, 2 is near impossible without 7 other domestiques.
Even the 2nd tier are all 25mil, it'll make the tour game really tough to find a bargain.”
Being a mini Tour de France race I thought the points allocated was poor.
Leaderboard after Stage 6 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 576pts
2)dean michael : 425pts
3)fluffed up : 350pts
4)North East Titans : 348pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6677pts
2)dean michael : 6126pts
3)fluffed up : 5955pts
4)North East Titans : 3913pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 7: Saturday 8 June – Le Pont-de-Claix to Superdevoluy, 187.5km
The race’s queen stage is more than worthy of the title thanks to five categorised climbs, including the iconic, hors-categorie Alpe d’Huez. After leaving Le Pont-de-Claix, just south of Grenoble, the road the road rises gently up along a valley bottom towards the foot of the climb to Alpe d’Huez, in Le Bourg-d’Oisans. From there, it is a 13.2km, twisting ascent to the top averaging 8.1 per cent in gradient, after which the riders will then have to dig in again to reach the adjoining, category-two Col de Sarenne. Another tricky, technical descent is followed by the category-one climb up the Col d’Ornon, still with only 101km ridden. The route then rolls gently for around 50km, before two more back-to-back ascents to finish the stage: the category-one Col du Noyer and then the category-three rise to the finish line. Alpe d’Huez comes too early in the stage to have a decisive say in the outcome, but the Noyer could provide the ideal platform for a lone attacker to take a famous win.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 576pts
2)dean michael : 425pts
3)fluffed up : 350pts
4)North East Titans : 348pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6677pts
2)dean michael : 6126pts
3)fluffed up : 5955pts
4)North East Titans : 3913pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 7: Saturday 8 June – Le Pont-de-Claix to Superdevoluy, 187.5km
The race’s queen stage is more than worthy of the title thanks to five categorised climbs, including the iconic, hors-categorie Alpe d’Huez. After leaving Le Pont-de-Claix, just south of Grenoble, the road the road rises gently up along a valley bottom towards the foot of the climb to Alpe d’Huez, in Le Bourg-d’Oisans. From there, it is a 13.2km, twisting ascent to the top averaging 8.1 per cent in gradient, after which the riders will then have to dig in again to reach the adjoining, category-two Col de Sarenne. Another tricky, technical descent is followed by the category-one climb up the Col d’Ornon, still with only 101km ridden. The route then rolls gently for around 50km, before two more back-to-back ascents to finish the stage: the category-one Col du Noyer and then the category-three rise to the finish line. Alpe d’Huez comes too early in the stage to have a decisive say in the outcome, but the Noyer could provide the ideal platform for a lone attacker to take a famous win.
Crikey O'Reilly! I completely forgot about the Dauphine for the first 3 days, had some below par days, then take Sanchez out because he's shown nothing, then he goes and wins a stage!
Leaderboard after Stage 7 of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 711pts
2)dean michael : 479pts
3)fluffed up : 439pts
4)North East Titans : 430pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6812pts
2)dean michael : 6180pts
3)fluffed up : 6044pts
4)North East Titans : 3995pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 8: Sunday 9 June – Sisteron to Risoul, 155.5km
Last day of the race, but that doesn’t mean things get easy. On the contrary, three final categorised climbs, including a potentially race-deciding summit finish, await the riders. The first 100km should see a breakaway go clear but relative calm in the peloton, with the only test being the category-three Cote de la Breole, after 52.5km. However, the bunch could well get blown apart on the 10.4km climb to Col de Vars, which summits at 119km and averages 6.9 per cent in gradient. A fast descent could see any gaps stretched ahead of the category-one climb to the finish line at the top of the Montee de Risoul, which is just shy of 14km long and averages 6.7 per cent. The first man to the top here could well be the man on the top step of the podium.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 711pts
2)dean michael : 479pts
3)fluffed up : 439pts
4)North East Titans : 430pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6812pts
2)dean michael : 6180pts
3)fluffed up : 6044pts
4)North East Titans : 3995pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Stage 8: Sunday 9 June – Sisteron to Risoul, 155.5km
Last day of the race, but that doesn’t mean things get easy. On the contrary, three final categorised climbs, including a potentially race-deciding summit finish, await the riders. The first 100km should see a breakaway go clear but relative calm in the peloton, with the only test being the category-three Cote de la Breole, after 52.5km. However, the bunch could well get blown apart on the 10.4km climb to Col de Vars, which summits at 119km and averages 6.9 per cent in gradient. A fast descent could see any gaps stretched ahead of the category-one climb to the finish line at the top of the Montee de Risoul, which is just shy of 14km long and averages 6.7 per cent. The first man to the top here could well be the man on the top step of the podium.
Leaderboard after Final Stage of the Criterium du Dauphine
1)BRECHIN WIND : 854pts
2)dean michael : 617pts
3)fluffed up : 572pts
4)North East Titans : 494pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6955pts
2)dean michael : 6318pts
3)fluffed up : 6177pts
4)North East Titans : 4059pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Well done BRECHIN WIND on your Dauphine win mate
The next race : The big one Tour de France (Starts 29th June)
1)BRECHIN WIND : 854pts
2)dean michael : 617pts
3)fluffed up : 572pts
4)North East Titans : 494pts
5)Chappers67 : 0pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 6955pts
2)dean michael : 6318pts
3)fluffed up : 6177pts
4)North East Titans : 4059pts
5)Chappers67 : 2408pts
Well done BRECHIN WIND on your Dauphine win mate
The next race : The big one Tour de France (Starts 29th June)
Saturday 29 June – Stage one: Porto-Vecchio to Bastia, 213km.
La Grande Boucle kicks off in style on the island of Corsica with a rare road stage to decide the first recipient of the maillot jaune. The opening test covers almost the entire east coast, heading out of Porto-Vecchio on a day which should showcase the island to the world. The race loops south to Bonifacio where a break will likely duke it out for the honour of the first polka dot jersey. The fourth-category Cote de Sotta (45.5km) pays out just a single point but will be fiercely fought. The route continues north on undulating coastal roads. The first intermediate sprint follows at San-Giuliano (150km) as the green jersey contenders make themselves known, but the bigger prize is up the road at the finish. A rare opportunity for the sprinters, the flat finale will provide an all-out drag race to the line.
La Grande Boucle kicks off in style on the island of Corsica with a rare road stage to decide the first recipient of the maillot jaune. The opening test covers almost the entire east coast, heading out of Porto-Vecchio on a day which should showcase the island to the world. The race loops south to Bonifacio where a break will likely duke it out for the honour of the first polka dot jersey. The fourth-category Cote de Sotta (45.5km) pays out just a single point but will be fiercely fought. The route continues north on undulating coastal roads. The first intermediate sprint follows at San-Giuliano (150km) as the green jersey contenders make themselves known, but the bigger prize is up the road at the finish. A rare opportunity for the sprinters, the flat finale will provide an all-out drag race to the line.
Leaderboard after Stage 1 of the Tour de France
1)BRECHIN WIND : 180pts
2)Chappers67 : 87pts
3)fluffed up : 76pts
4)dean michael : 65pts
5)North East Titans : 13pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7135pts
2)dean michael : 6383pts
3)fluffed up : 6253pts
4)North East Titans : 4072pts
5)Chappers67 : 2495pts
Sunday 30 June – Stage two: Bastia to Ajaccio, 156km
A much tougher prospect, the Tour’s middle day on the island produces an intriguing stage featuring four categorised climbs. A pure sprinter will struggle to keep hold of yellow as the route winds south west towards the capital of Ajaccio. The road drags up immediately out of Bastia, but after 33km there will still be chance to contest the intermediate sprint at Castello-di-Rostino. From there the profile rises in steps with four climbs, three of them categorised, over Corsica’s spine. After the third-category pairing of the Col de Bellagranajo (70km) and Col de la Serra (85km) the race hits the most significant climb of the day, the second cat. Col de Vizzavona. From there a long, initially winding, descent will allow chance to chase on. A final sting in the tail comes with the category-three Cote du Salario, 12km from a flat finish and perhaps a reduced bunch sprint.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 180pts
2)Chappers67 : 87pts
3)fluffed up : 76pts
4)dean michael : 65pts
5)North East Titans : 13pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7135pts
2)dean michael : 6383pts
3)fluffed up : 6253pts
4)North East Titans : 4072pts
5)Chappers67 : 2495pts
Sunday 30 June – Stage two: Bastia to Ajaccio, 156km
A much tougher prospect, the Tour’s middle day on the island produces an intriguing stage featuring four categorised climbs. A pure sprinter will struggle to keep hold of yellow as the route winds south west towards the capital of Ajaccio. The road drags up immediately out of Bastia, but after 33km there will still be chance to contest the intermediate sprint at Castello-di-Rostino. From there the profile rises in steps with four climbs, three of them categorised, over Corsica’s spine. After the third-category pairing of the Col de Bellagranajo (70km) and Col de la Serra (85km) the race hits the most significant climb of the day, the second cat. Col de Vizzavona. From there a long, initially winding, descent will allow chance to chase on. A final sting in the tail comes with the category-three Cote du Salario, 12km from a flat finish and perhaps a reduced bunch sprint.
Originally Posted by dean michael:
“Leaderboard after Stage 1 of the Tour de France
1)BRECHIN WIND : 180pts
2)Chappers67 : 87pts
3)fluffed up : 76pts
4)dean michael : 65pts
5)North East Titans : 13pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7135pts
2)dean michael : 6383pts
3)fluffed up : 6253pts
4)North East Titans : 4072pts
5)Chappers67 : 2495pts
Sunday 30 June – Stage two: Bastia to Ajaccio, 156km
A much tougher prospect, the Tour’s middle day on the island produces an intriguing stage featuring four categorised climbs. A pure sprinter will struggle to keep hold of yellow as the route winds south west towards the capital of Ajaccio. The road drags up immediately out of Bastia, but after 33km there will still be chance to contest the intermediate sprint at Castello-di-Rostino. From there the profile rises in steps with four climbs, three of them categorised, over Corsica’s spine. After the third-category pairing of the Col de Bellagranajo (70km) and Col de la Serra (85km) the race hits the most significant climb of the day, the second cat. Col de Vizzavona. From there a long, initially winding, descent will allow chance to chase on. A final sting in the tail comes with the category-three Cote du Salario, 12km from a flat finish and perhaps a reduced bunch sprint.”
“Leaderboard after Stage 1 of the Tour de France
1)BRECHIN WIND : 180pts
2)Chappers67 : 87pts
3)fluffed up : 76pts
4)dean michael : 65pts
5)North East Titans : 13pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7135pts
2)dean michael : 6383pts
3)fluffed up : 6253pts
4)North East Titans : 4072pts
5)Chappers67 : 2495pts
Sunday 30 June – Stage two: Bastia to Ajaccio, 156km
A much tougher prospect, the Tour’s middle day on the island produces an intriguing stage featuring four categorised climbs. A pure sprinter will struggle to keep hold of yellow as the route winds south west towards the capital of Ajaccio. The road drags up immediately out of Bastia, but after 33km there will still be chance to contest the intermediate sprint at Castello-di-Rostino. From there the profile rises in steps with four climbs, three of them categorised, over Corsica’s spine. After the third-category pairing of the Col de Bellagranajo (70km) and Col de la Serra (85km) the race hits the most significant climb of the day, the second cat. Col de Vizzavona. From there a long, initially winding, descent will allow chance to chase on. A final sting in the tail comes with the category-three Cote du Salario, 12km from a flat finish and perhaps a reduced bunch sprint.”
Im joint 4th/7th overall in the entire game after that first stage. Not sure how, as I had Cav, Greipel and three 3.0 picks who did nothing. All the points came from 4 others.
Doubt i will be staying there, today is a really tough one to call. Have taken Cav out but could regret it.
Originally Posted by Cissy Fairfax:
“Im joint 4th/7th overall in the entire game after that first stage. Not sure how, as I had Cav, Greipel and three 3.0 picks who did nothing. All the points came from 4 others.
Doubt i will be staying there, today is a really tough one to call. Have taken Cav out but could regret it.”
“Im joint 4th/7th overall in the entire game after that first stage. Not sure how, as I had Cav, Greipel and three 3.0 picks who did nothing. All the points came from 4 others.
Doubt i will be staying there, today is a really tough one to call. Have taken Cav out but could regret it.”
I agree about you taking out Cav. The stage is a bit tough for him.
Leaderboard after Stage 2 of the Tour de France
1)BRECHIN WIND : 261pts
2)fluffed up : 153pts
3)dean michael : 118pts
4)Chappers67 : 102pts
5)North East Titans : 46pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7216pts
2)dean michael : 6436pts
3)fluffed up : 6330pts
4)North East Titans : 4105pts
5)Chappers67 : 2510pts
Monday 1 July – Stage three: Ajaccio to Calvi, 145.5km
As with Sunday’s test, the general classification contenders will need to be vigilant on another tough day as the race looks to finish its spell on Corsica with a bang. An up and down day, stage three heads back north on the altogether more mountainous west coastal roads. From the gun the peloton are met with the fourth-category Col de San Bastiano, 12km in. The fight for green resumes with a brief flat run through the aptly-named Sagone (28.5km), before attention turns to yet more climbing. The Col de San Martino (58km) marks the start of a relentless run to the finish over narrow winding roads which will offer little-to-no respite for the riders. The final test and highest peak of the day at 443 metres, the second-category Col de Marsolino is crested 13.5km from home. Attackers will face a largely straight descent on the run-in, making it hard to fend off the pack on the flat in Calvi.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 261pts
2)fluffed up : 153pts
3)dean michael : 118pts
4)Chappers67 : 102pts
5)North East Titans : 46pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7216pts
2)dean michael : 6436pts
3)fluffed up : 6330pts
4)North East Titans : 4105pts
5)Chappers67 : 2510pts
Monday 1 July – Stage three: Ajaccio to Calvi, 145.5km
As with Sunday’s test, the general classification contenders will need to be vigilant on another tough day as the race looks to finish its spell on Corsica with a bang. An up and down day, stage three heads back north on the altogether more mountainous west coastal roads. From the gun the peloton are met with the fourth-category Col de San Bastiano, 12km in. The fight for green resumes with a brief flat run through the aptly-named Sagone (28.5km), before attention turns to yet more climbing. The Col de San Martino (58km) marks the start of a relentless run to the finish over narrow winding roads which will offer little-to-no respite for the riders. The final test and highest peak of the day at 443 metres, the second-category Col de Marsolino is crested 13.5km from home. Attackers will face a largely straight descent on the run-in, making it hard to fend off the pack on the flat in Calvi.
Leaderboard after Stage 3 of the Tour de France
1)BRECHIN WIND : 343pts
2)fluffed up : 233pts
3)dean michael : 192pts
4)Chappers67 : 124pts
5)North East Titans : 68pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7298pts
2)dean michael : 6510pts
3)fluffed up : 6410pts
4)North East Titans : 4127pts
5)Chappers67 : 2532pts
Tuesday 2 July – Stage four: Nice (team time trial), 25km
After a brutally-tough opening to the race, the riders fly into Nice on Monday night in preparation for a key early battle in the form of the team time trial. The out-and-back course takes the riders along the Mediterranean coast, skirting around Parc Phoenix before heading north for a quick loop, taking in the intermediate split at 13km. A largely pan-flat course with limited technicality should ensure a rapid pace and a real test of strength for each squad. Managing each effort will be key with the first five riders across the line all counting towards the final time. With time gaps starting to open out, the stage could also ensure a new recipient of the yellow jersey.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 343pts
2)fluffed up : 233pts
3)dean michael : 192pts
4)Chappers67 : 124pts
5)North East Titans : 68pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7298pts
2)dean michael : 6510pts
3)fluffed up : 6410pts
4)North East Titans : 4127pts
5)Chappers67 : 2532pts
Tuesday 2 July – Stage four: Nice (team time trial), 25km
After a brutally-tough opening to the race, the riders fly into Nice on Monday night in preparation for a key early battle in the form of the team time trial. The out-and-back course takes the riders along the Mediterranean coast, skirting around Parc Phoenix before heading north for a quick loop, taking in the intermediate split at 13km. A largely pan-flat course with limited technicality should ensure a rapid pace and a real test of strength for each squad. Managing each effort will be key with the first five riders across the line all counting towards the final time. With time gaps starting to open out, the stage could also ensure a new recipient of the yellow jersey.
Leaderboard after Stage 4 of the Tour de France
1)BRECHIN WIND : 419pts
2)fluffed up : 319pts
3)dean michael : 306pts
4)Chappers67 : 224pts
5)North East Titans : 166pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7374pts
2)dean michael : 6624pts
3)fluffed up : 6496pts
4)North East Titans : 4225pts
5)Chappers67 : 2632pts
Wednesday 3 July – Stage five: Cagnes-sur-Mer to Marseille, 228.5km
Another tricky day in the medium mountains, the fifth stage of racing cuts the corner off the south coast en route to Marseille via four categorised climbs. The peloton immediately front up to the first ascent over the Cote de Chateauneuf Grasse (22km), leaving the Alpes-Maritimes for an undulating run through Var. A section of notes sees the quick-fire passage over the Col de l’Ange (93km) before the sprint point at Lorgues 9.5km later. A sawtooth run towards Marseille brings five rises, the first and fourth paying out points but the pressure will be on over each short, sharp ramp. A wide open stage could see the contenders size up the competition or see a plucky attacker stay clear on the downhill run for home.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 419pts
2)fluffed up : 319pts
3)dean michael : 306pts
4)Chappers67 : 224pts
5)North East Titans : 166pts
Overall Standings.
1)BRECHIN WIND : 7374pts
2)dean michael : 6624pts
3)fluffed up : 6496pts
4)North East Titans : 4225pts
5)Chappers67 : 2632pts
Wednesday 3 July – Stage five: Cagnes-sur-Mer to Marseille, 228.5km
Another tricky day in the medium mountains, the fifth stage of racing cuts the corner off the south coast en route to Marseille via four categorised climbs. The peloton immediately front up to the first ascent over the Cote de Chateauneuf Grasse (22km), leaving the Alpes-Maritimes for an undulating run through Var. A section of notes sees the quick-fire passage over the Col de l’Ange (93km) before the sprint point at Lorgues 9.5km later. A sawtooth run towards Marseille brings five rises, the first and fourth paying out points but the pressure will be on over each short, sharp ramp. A wide open stage could see the contenders size up the competition or see a plucky attacker stay clear on the downhill run for home.
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