Critérium du Dauphiné *SPOILERS*

[RoyPSB]

Great coverage on Eurosport HD. I've really enjoyed listening to the commentary, especially the bits about Cadel's strops.

Degenkolb does look awesome - very Hushovdeqsue.

 

[tigger]

I'm going to be distinctly unBritish and put my neck on the line. Wiggo to win this!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

You've got to wonder if Degenkolb is Cav's replacement in Stapeton's team - assuming Cav moves on for next season as was suggested as likely by one of the commentators (I forgot which)

I think you may be right. Of course he's still got Renshaw too, who's no mean sprinter himself (unless he leaves with Cav).

 

[raindog]

If Brad wins the Dauphiné I'll be the first to jump for joy, but I can't believe it'll happen. Probably depends how good Brajkovic is feeling, and whether or not Evans will go for it or save himself for the Tour.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I really wouldn't count out Van Den Broeck or Costa either - younger riders with something to prove.

 

[raindog]

ayup FM, you've changed your avatar - couldn't figure out what was going on there for a minute.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

ayup FM, you've changed your avatar - couldn't figure out what was going on there for a minute.

That's actually me!

 

[raindog]

I'm confused now, because you're not flying and you don't look like a monkey.

Nasty crash for Roche - lost his helmet too by the looks of things.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I'm confused now, because you're not flying and you don't look like a monkey.

Nasty crash for Roche - lost his helmet too by the looks of things.

Looks nasty... is he going to get back onto the bunch?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

One of my favs, Arashiro (and co.) riding for Voeckler... looking strong at the front.

 

[beastie]

That was a good effort by Kern. Wiggins looked pretty comfortable, let's hope he can cope with the stage tomorrow

 

[raindog]

Superb win for Kern. Brad looking great, but as he says himself, tomorrow and Sunday will be much more difficult for him.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Clearly, the Europcar boys were not riding for Voeckler today then - that was superb team tactics.

 

[Keith Oates]

A good performance by Wiggins that has surprised me but I'm very happy, as he says the next two days will be interesting and tough for him to keep the Yellow Jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rich p]

He looked in control today Keith but maybe the real test is to come. Here's hoping!