Paris Nice..(spoilers)

[Flying_Monkey]

When did Luke Rowe become such a beast, and why aren't Sky unleashing him on the Classics?

 

[chriscross1966]

When did Luke Rowe become such a beast, and why aren't Sky unleashing him on the Classics?

He's pretty much Stannards annointed successor as high-speed flatland barn door road captain isn't he?... as and when Stannard decides to call it a day...

 

[Adam4868]

When did Luke Rowe become such a beast, and why aren't Sky unleashing him on the Classics?

They are,they have.Hes had quite a few knock backs with injury and disqualifications.Hes definitely going for it this year.I hope !

 

[Adam4868]

Looked like Bernal was riding for Kwiato - just for the stage (but Kwiato was nowhere near and never was likely to be when that bunch reached the finish), or a statement of intent for the race?

Kwiato got caught out with a mechanical yesterday,he did a massive ride to get back to them.Right no racing for me fecking work ! Highlights later..

 

[Adam4868]

Nice Sprint and stage win for Sam Bennet today,he was up against some good competition.
As for Sky,Rowe really is in form.Some riding for Kwiatowski and Bernal in some shitty winds so far.

View: https://twitter.com/kwiato/status/1105508958519943168?s=19

 

[rich p]

I was mightily impressed by Rowe and TG-H, but not sure why they expended so much energy in the last 10 km, and then Bernal and Kwiat pulled the peloton along for a few kms to just ultimately set up a sprint finish.
Maybe they hoping to gap some GC riders?

 

[Adam4868]

I was mightily impressed by Rowe and TG-H, but not sure why they expended so much energy in the last 10 km, and then Bernal and Kwiat pulled the peloton along for a few kms to just ultimately set up a sprint finish.
Maybe they hoping to gap some GC riders?

Only caught highlights of todays stage,Rowe certainly did his work so kwiato and bernal could take the intermediate points.Im guessing they just tried it to split peleton near the finish ? Or stay safe near front.Anyway looks as though their plan is doing ok,Kwiatowski in second and Bernal in 5th.Cant see Groeneweggen holding on tommorow.

 

[roadrash]

Simon yates wins his first TT as a pro,

 

[Adam4868]

How the feck do those lightweights Yates,Bernal,Kwiato ride so strong in a TT.Even in the crosswinds this week.
Sky 1,2 who wants it ?

 

[roadrash]

I was surprised to see them , including Quintana , do well in the crosswinds, if someone farts in front of Quintana he loses time.

 

[Adam4868]

Bernal though ! Looking forward to Giro.

 

[Adam4868]

Not managed to watch much lately,caught up a bit last night.It looks like it could be a 1,2 sky ? Can't really see anybody taking it off Kwiato to be honest.Hes rode smart taking bonus seconds here and there by the looks of it.

 

[roadrash]

got to agree, I cant see them losing 1st and 2nd places

 

[Adam4868]

Just caught the end of the stage,Bernal in yellow ? It looked hard,kwiato was done for.

 

[rich p]

Yates looked strong but good win for Martinez in the end.
Bernal might face some pressure today though.