Tour de France 2019

[Llani Boy]

Watched the highlights of yesterdays stage won by Peter Sagan in his usual style.I think he is one of the best adverts for cycling and one of my favourites. He doesn't seem to take himself too seriously. One thing that amuses me about him is that when on the podium he always has a pair of Ski/Downhill Bike Goggles either around his neck or on top of his head. I wonder, apart from probably being paid a vast sum to do so, if there is any other reason for it.

[Daletownrunner]

Watched the highlights of yesterdays stage won by Peter Sagan in his usual style.I think he is one of the best adverts for cycling and one of my favourites. He doesn't seem to take himself too seriously. One thing that amuses me about him is that when on the podium he always has a pair of Ski/Downhill Bike Goggles either around his neck or on top of his head. I wonder, apart from probably being paid a vast sum to do so, if there is any other reason for it.

The best sprinter of his generation, even perhaps of all time, I like his lone wolf approach and the fact that he can recover in a sprint from a seemingly losing position to take the win.

[Stagger]

The best sprinter of his generation, even perhaps of all time, I like his lone wolf approach and the fact that he can recover in a sprint from a seemingly losing position to take the win.

Cav beats him hands down for pure sprinting. Number of stage wins is the proof.

[Witton Park]

Cav beats him hands down for pure sprinting. Number of stage wins is the proof.

I agree. But Sagan is a fantastic rider and more of an all-rounder than Cav.

I agree as well, watch the highlights. Great stage today. That finish reminded me of some of the Vuelta finishes in Northern Spain.

[Daletownrunner]

Cav beats him hands down for pure sprinting. Number of stage wins is the proof.

Nah

[Witton Park]

Nah

I can only go back to mid 80s so perhaps someone more clued up on the history will come on and give us an opinion.
The Champs Elysees is often referred to as the most prized sprint stage in racing and Cav has 4, Sagan none, despite his many completions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCUD0CPKJSM
This clip showing Cav accelerate from the side is a cracker.

Sagan is extremely consistent and I'd probably say the best sprinting non-sprinter I've seen.

This year I'm not really that impressed by the sprinters at the TdF. They are either past their best like Griepel and Kristoff, or inconsistent like Ewan and Vivianni.
It will be interesting to see if Sagan can win that final stage for the first time.

[Graham Breeze]

Cipollini

Giro 42 wins
Tour 12 wins
Vuelta 3 wins.

He never bothered about Paris but he always had the best tan.

[Stagger]

Don't miss the high lights.
Brilliant!

[Stagger]

Obviously you display a limited knowledge of pure sprinting.

[Daletownrunner]

Obviously you display a limited knowledge of pure sprinting.

I would imagine Stagger that my knowledge of Cycle racing is far greater than yours.