2017 Vuelta

nelliethehooker
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edited August 2017 in Sports #1

Well it's under way. Team time trial today and Chris Froome has already a few seconds on those who are supposed to be his main rivals. Is this going to be his year for the double?

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  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,636 ✭
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    edited August 2017 #2

    Is no-one watching this? Chris Froome has now been in the leader's Red Jersey for 3 days.....can he keep it for the remainder of the race? He managed to extend his lead today, from 2 to 10 secs. It looks as if his main challenge will come from Esteban Chavez, of Orica-Scott, who has great support from the Yates brothers.

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited August 2017 #3

    I don't watch TV much at home other than to be sociable. 

  • mickysf
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    edited September 2017 #4

    What stunning scenery. Did you notice all the motorhomes on the road sides? Well done Froome, increased his lead again. Reminder to self, must return to this beautiful part of Spain.

  • Pliers
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    edited September 2017 #5

    Well it's getting interesting, isn't it!

    Big stage tomorrow, anything could happen....

    Agree with Mickysf regarding the scenery, absolutely stunning, a beautiful route this year.

  • Kennine
    Kennine Forum Participant Posts: 3,472
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    edited September 2017 #6

    Once again Sky looks like ending up winning a tour. What special food supplements are Sky using to achieve such a great performance ?

    K. 

  • Bugs
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    edited September 2017 #7

    It's all explained here, K

    https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2016/07/14/tour-de-france-nutrition-special-eat-like-team-sky/

    Cheers

    Bugs

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2017 #8

    Fantastic drug free ride by Froome and Team Sky guys don't you think K?

  • Kennine
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    edited September 2017 #9

    Mich obliged Bugs. Thanks for that.  I wonder how long it will take the other teams to realise the enormous benefits of "eating Carbs" the way team Sky does..

    Cheers K  

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2017 #10

     Surely the key to Sky's winning formula is to back up all their nutritional expertise with having a fully committed team of top class riders, both "drivers" and climbers behind a definite leader.

    A great win by Froome overall and an exceptional win by Cantona today.

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2017 #11

    Lets hope the British people give Chris the credit he deserves.  He is one hell of a sportsman

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