First draft in .... lots of big names missing this year.
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Cardiffdaffs
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One of the most open I can recall. The two Sloveniens, Bernal, Van Aert, Vimnegaard, Evenepoel, O'Connor, Vlasov, Adam Yates, Mas all missing and no doubt preparing for the Tour.
And much to ponder, like "Is Dumoulin shyte now"?
Abel Tasman
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He's been shyte for a couple of years now hasnt he? Not been on the podium in a multi stage race since the 2018 Tour. Couple of good ITTs (silver at Tokyo Olympics) My dilemna is over a cheapish Landa. He's been trolling me for the past few Tours.
Landa flops every time I pick him. I put him in and took him out within 5 minutes.
Off topic, sort of, but this interview is pretty powerful stuff.
pierrequiroule
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I watched a bit of that this afternoon (Cav certainly wears his heart on his sleeve) after this Dunkerque first-stage finish. Welsford doing his best Sagan/Cav impersonation and rightfully relegated.
videosdecyclisme.fr
Vidéo : grosse chute à l’arrivée de la 1ère étape des 4 Jours de Dunkerque
La 1ère étape des 4 Jours de Dunkerque a été marquée par une terrible chute massive dans les derniers mètres. Alors qu’il essayait [...]
videosdecyclisme.fr
I watched a bit of that this afternoon (Cav certainly wears his heart on his sleeve) after this Dunkerque first-stage finish. Welsford doing his best Sagan/Cav impersonation and rightfully relegated.
Vidéo : grosse chute à l’arrivée de la 1ère étape des 4 Jours de Dunkerque
La 1ère étape des 4 Jours de Dunkerque a été marquée par une terrible chute massive dans les derniers mètres. Alors qu’il essayait [...]
That was a terrible piece of riding. I know De Lie went for a small gap, but it was big enough when he went for it ....until Welsford got his elbows out like a prop forward. Could have killed someone.
Especially cheesed off as De Lie is in my CQ team this year.
Abel Tasman
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Couldn’t open that French website video so here is brief highlight video of yesterdays chaotic finish. Welsford rightly demoted.
And there'll be a record ten Brits at the Grande Partenza, including three in the EF squad. Judging by PCS archives I believe the previous record was nine in 2009.
And there'll be a record ten Brits at the Grande Partenza, including three in the EF squad. Judging by PCS archives I believe the previous record was nine in 2009.
ini_chester
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Far too much chopping and changing in my team... final decision I need to make is to Pello Bilbao or not??
Cardiffdaffs
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He is no 2 to Landa in the TBV team. To answer your question do you think Landa will last the 3 weeks?
Abel Tasman
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15 hours left to get a team in. A good number already entered. 
Tricky b***r this one. Almost there. Just my wild card keeps changing.
homesickblues
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Yes , She is looking very good today. Also looking forward to the racing!
I've just cancelled my ES subscription as getting it via Discovery Plus now.
All good apart from having to put up with Adam Blyth.
All good apart from having to put up with Adam Blyth.
Zoophonic
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Its on S4C every afternoon for those who don't want to pay.
Just looking through the teams. I am very light on sprinters compared with almost everyone else. Maybe a mistake.
Hopefully I'll make up for it in GC and hilly stages.
Hopefully I'll make up for it in GC and hilly stages.