Cycling Betting & Discussion.

[Tonji]

Sky set to announce Tour team today.

[Tonji]

Really looking forward to this stage. I'll be at Cote de Jenkin Road 

[Tonji]

Sky set to announce Tour team today.

Froome, Porte, Thomas, Nieve, Eisel, Kiryienka, Lopez, Pate & Zandio.

Surprised Peter Kennaugh missed out (perhaps he'll be GC rider in the Vuelta). Pleased Eisel is included.

[Tonji]

Sky set to announce Tour team today.

Froome, Porte, Thomas, Nieve, Eisel, Kiryienka, Lopez, Pate & Zandio.

Surprised Peter Kennaugh missed out (perhaps he'll be GC rider in the Vuelta). Pleased Eisel is included.

http://www.teamsky.com/article/0,27290,30906_9363512,00.html

[willrobrobu]

time trial happening now

watch out for paul jones, should be finisihing lap 1/2 any second

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships/article/20140609-roadchamps-Live-reporting---British-Cycling-National-Road-Championships-0

how'd he get on?

28th 1h3m. wiggers won it in 53minutes. was wet conditions though not actually raining i believe
there were very few local club riders in the mix vs all the pros. my cousin (bristol south cc) went there after work to compete so i think he was just pleased not to come last!

[TightEnd]

Wiggins Commonwealth games/England

massive boost for the event, i would think

[Tonji]

time trial happening now

watch out for paul jones, should be finisihing lap 1/2 any second

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships/article/20140609-roadchamps-Live-reporting---British-Cycling-National-Road-Championships-0

how'd he get on?

28th 1h3m. wiggers won it in 53minutes. was wet conditions though not actually raining i believe
there were very few local club riders in the mix vs all the pros. my cousin (bristol south cc) went there after work to compete so i think he was just pleased not to come last!

Competing against the pros must be a thrill in itself. Does he have ambitions at turning pro?

[Tonji]

Wiggins Commonwealth games/England

massive boost for the event, i would think

Will be nailed on for the TT.

Fascinating character, be interesting to see what happens next. Rio on the Track? Move from Sky to have another tilt at the Tour?

[Longy]

Looking forward to coming up to Sheffield for the tour, that stage looks pretty brutal just goes to show you how hard some of the alpine stages later in the tour are when this only might see GC ramifications.

[Tonji]

https://audioboo.fm/boos/2281721-david-millar-and-the-tour-de-france-a-special-interview

A quality Cycling Podcast. They'll be doing a daily podcast during the Tour. Well worth a listen.

[Tal]

I'm thinking of opposing Froome by backing Valverde.

Thoughts?

[Tonji]

I'm thinking of opposing Froome by backing Valverde.

Thoughts?

Don't mind that Tal. I had some small 18/1 ew yesterday after he won the Spanish TT in strong fashion. He's certainly aiming top 3, & his season has been pretty much perfect preparation wise. Movistar team not confirmed yet, but will be strong no doubt.

News today Contador will be without Kreuziger is a big blow for Saxo. Edges it a touch in favour of Froome imo.

[Tal]

I'm thinking of opposing Froome by backing Valverde.

Thoughts?

Don't mind that Tal. I had some small 18/1 ew yesterday after he won the Spanish TT in strong fashion. He's certainly aiming top 3, & his season has been pretty much perfect preparation wise. Movistar team not confirmed yet, but will be strong no doubt.

News today Contador will be without Kreuziger is a big blow for Saxo. Edges it a touch in favour of Froome imo.

Stupid question time: there's only a few people who can realistically win a TdF, barring big injuries. They have to be one of the top three or four teams, because they're so much better supported (financially and in terms of both depth and ability). We know (even I know) Movistar will be great in the attacks and the mountains, so surely backing Valverde as leader to finish top three at 9/2 is a belting price?

[Tonji]

I'm thinking of opposing Froome by backing Valverde.

Thoughts?

Don't mind that Tal. I had some small 18/1 ew yesterday after he won the Spanish TT in strong fashion. He's certainly aiming top 3, & his season has been pretty much perfect preparation wise. Movistar team not confirmed yet, but will be strong no doubt.

News today Contador will be without Kreuziger is a big blow for Saxo. Edges it a touch in favour of Froome imo.

Stupid question time: there's only a few people who can realistically win a TdF, barring big injuries. They have to be one of the top three or four teams, because they're so much better supported (financially and in terms of both depth and ability). We know (even I know) Movistar will be great in the attacks and the mountains, so surely backing Valverde as leader to finish top three at 9/2 is a belting price?

9/2 top 3 is VG. can only see 5/2 now.

Theoretically 3rd spot on the podium is between Nibali & Valverde. Both have shown in their respective National championships that they are in more than decent shape. Of course we all know three weeks of GT racing throw up surprises & mishaps.

[Tal]

I'm thinking of opposing Froome by backing Valverde.

Thoughts?

Don't mind that Tal. I had some small 18/1 ew yesterday after he won the Spanish TT in strong fashion. He's certainly aiming top 3, & his season has been pretty much perfect preparation wise. Movistar team not confirmed yet, but will be strong no doubt.

News today Contador will be without Kreuziger is a big blow for Saxo. Edges it a touch in favour of Froome imo.

Stupid question time: there's only a few people who can realistically win a TdF, barring big injuries. They have to be one of the top three or four teams, because they're so much better supported (financially and in terms of both depth and ability). We know (even I know) Movistar will be great in the attacks and the mountains, so surely backing Valverde as leader to finish top three at 9/2 is a belting price?

9/2 top 3 is VG. can only see 5/2 now.

Theoretically 3rd spot on the podium is between Nibali & Valverde. Both have shown in their respective National championships that they are in more than decent shape. Of course we all know three weeks of GT racing throw up surprises & mishaps.

The 18/1 has gone now for the each way. 16/1 at 1/4 odds is still 4/1 top three, though.