TDF

[Slab]

Perhaps the answer those carrying out the investigations can’t find the answer they are looking for?

Could be. And coincidence that its once again team sky? 18 months and not much movement on wiggins case and now this one
(although good to see the Doc that was too ill to answer questions appears to have recovered sufficiently to pen a book deal)

 

[Bunkermagnet]

And coincidence that its once again team sky?

If it was a French team there would be no issue or anything done.
The fact thats Sky’s British, and have enetered cycling(after British cycling’s successes) and carried on getting every last 100th of a second out of the bike means they are targeting them.
They will do everything 5ey can to get Sky out of the sport.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Froome has been cleared of all charges

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.sk...by-uci-and-wada-over-salbutamol-test-findings

 

[Slab]

So the WADA and UCI clear him 9 days ago but race organizers don't know (or don't care) and don't want him to race and then the 'cleared' ruling is made public today before the race entry appeal tomorrow

What a mess

 

[Bunkermagnet]

TDF doing everything they can to try and destabilise Sky and Froome.
No doubt there will be”extras” in the crowd to stoke up the wee throwing and punches he’s received on previous tours.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

How brilliant is it that Thomas after a decade of grinding away helping others when given the chance has all but won the TDF - excellent last couple of days from him

 

[User 99]

I think the biggest surprise is him not crashing or having any bad days, his career is littered with crashes and bad days in GT's, delighted for him.

 

[Foxholer]

How brilliant is it that Thomas after a decade of grinding away helping others when given the chance has all but won the TDF - excellent last couple of days from him

Totally agree! From a high quality (aren't they all!) team player to 'this year's king!

And excellent response/support from those who might have been ahead of him!

 

[pokerjoke]

Fantastic result for Thomas he has been the strongest rider this year,and what an emotional interview.
Unbelievable team support as well.

What a cock up though with the timings I've never seen that before on the tour,total confusion.
Felt for Froome there he rode a great time trial.
Great to see the smiles between the racers afterwards total respect.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think the biggest surprise is him not crashing or having any bad days, his career is littered with crashes and bad days in GT's, delighted for him.

Indeed. Always that nagging doubt following the coverage that one of those bad days would come but what a immense performance and he seemed so strong and committed. Great victory and well deserved

 

[Slab]

Who'd have thought someone who isn't asthmatic could win at cycling, it gives hope to the rest not suffering from medical conditions

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Who'd have thought someone who isn't asthmatic could win at cycling, it gives hope to the rest not suffering from medical conditions

That's genius 😂😂👏

 

[MegaSteve]

Comes across as a thoroughly decent/likeable bloke...
Couldn't be more pleased for him...


And, the sad fact that our wonderful media will be moving heaven and earth to find some dirt on him...

 

[patricks148]

be interesting to see if he gets lured away from Sky by big bucks to lead another team

 

[IanM]

He's Welsh he is! Tidy!

 

[IanM]

Just found out, he and his mrs have a place 3 miles from where I live .... locals planning a home coming for him. Wouldnt know him if he was sat next to us in the pub! (he may already have been!)

Bit like Molinari. Could walk down Rome High Street with the Claret Jub on his head and no one would know him! (unless theywere a tourist)

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Chuffed to bits for him.

Was unsure if Froome would play ball on the Friday but he wasn't as strong as G and the time trial could have easily have been won by G if he hadn't sat up for the last km.

Think the French fans embarrassed themselves with the spitting and baiting of Team Sky.

 

[MegaSteve]

be interesting to see if he gets lured away from Sky by big bucks to lead another team

Wouldn't be surprised if Sky pension Froome off setting up a satellite team similar to what they did for Wiggins...

 

[MegaSteve]

Think the French fans embarrassed themselves with the spitting and baiting of Team Sky.

It's their biggest sporting event and their behaviour didn't paint a pretty picture...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

be interesting to see if he gets lured away from Sky by big bucks to lead another team

I assumed Sky was one of the biggest payers. Is that not the case?

Before people write off Froome, have a look at what he has won in the last 12-18 months. The bloke is knackered. Normally these riders aim to peak for one Giro. He has tried to peak for 2, Italia and The Tour. That he came so close is great credit to him. Also credit his attitude throughout. No talk of Thomas having to toe the line. The team was set up for Froome but with Thomas as plan B at the drop of a hat. No team orders, as per F1, holding Thomas back. As soon as Sky and Froome realised this was not going to be his year they kept backing Thomas rather trying to squeeze something out of Froome to protect his ego. Great team effort.