TOUR’22 PEZ Preview: Slovenian Battle?

Tour’22 Preview: It’s July, so there’s only one meaning … Tour de France! The world’s largest bike race will begin this year in Copenhagen, before visiting the cobblestones, the Alps and Pyrenees, before the finish line on the Champs Elysees. Ed Hood gives a preview of the French giant – his tour history, course, and rider.

I think it must have been 1969. I wandered into the living room on the cross streets of Kirkcaldy, a mining town in central Scotland. There was a small black and white TV in the corner, the announcer said in proper BBC English. “Eddy Merckx is today the first Belgian cyclist in 30 years to win the Tour de France.”

1969 Mercus

The image was away from this guy, who was crazy about a lot of people, chanting his name, throwing hats and programs into the air, and powering his bike around the truck. At that time, I knew that I had only one sport. And now, 46 years after the Belgians won the tour, it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. But I never imagined that a British rider would win the tour.

Britain’s First Tour Winner-Wiggins

Enter Bradley Wiggins. .. .. In some cases the tour can be predicted. See most of the dozen wins of Miguel Indurine and Lance Armstrong.But then there is something memorable “Special Edition” – Lemon from 1989 and Pogačar just two years ago.

’89 Lemon – Special Edition

What are your expectations for 2022? “Pogg and Log Show” Will you be a good rider at this 109th Tour de France to be a great rider on the world’s largest cycling stage? The former is most likely, but you can expect it. .. ..

2022 – Pog and Rog Show?

Parcourse:

Welcome to Copenhagen

Stage 1:
except “mechanical” Hard to see except for INEOS “Chronoman” At the end of 13.2km around the beautiful Copenhagen, the northernmost starting point of the tour, Pippo Ganna pulls the Yellow Jersey.

Is it for Gunna?

Stage 2:
It ends up with a lot of sprints, but as they say, there is the possibility of a crosswind split. “Every day is GC day” When, “Bigs” The team will cramp at the starting line of this.

Stages 2 and 3 sprint finish

Stage 3:
Before the circus leaves the town, we will deliver more of the same as Stage 2.

Tour’22 – Denmark Day

Break day No.1 Migration

Discover the entire route!

Stage 4:
The tour today begins with a loop, crosswinds, and nasty little things around the four-day territory of Northern France and Dunkirk. “Mon” The order of the day.

Tour in French soil ’22

Stage 5:
Pan flat, but with 11 sector pavement, there is no doubt that you will lose at least one GC candidate today, I hate sound “Waitist” But if you’re a small mountaineer, this isn’t your day.

Those boulders

Stage 6:
If yesterday “Paris-Roubaix style” Then today “Liège-Bastogne-Liège style” A long day in a 220K saddle “Baroudeur” When “Classicor.”

Liege Style Stage 6

Stage 7:
on the other hand, “Every day is GC day” This is the first place to get a clue as to who is who. “Moreover” And who isn’t will be revealed at this first summit finish on punishment and technique. “La Super” Planche des Belles Filles – Up to 24% slopes and dirt roads await.

La planche des belles fills

Stage 8:
For “Baroudeur” But its tough finish can be seen as one or more GC guys bend their muscles and come back together in anticipation of the Alps.

To Switzerland

Stage 9:
Another for leaving on these wonderfully smooth Swiss roads, but with a mix of some hard uphills.

Stage 9 – Break Day?

Break day 2 Morginure Porto du Soleil

Morzine for the second rest day

Stage 10:
If you missed a break on stage 9, today may be your day, but it’s best to be a powerful mountaineer who handles the closing with the romantic title Monte de Lartiport de Mejeve.

Tough day – Stage 10

Stage 11:
There is no hiding place today. Close the Telegraph Pass, the Galibier Pass, and the Granon Pass. Cliche, “I can’t win the tour today, but I’m sure hell can lose it.” It really applies.

Will it snow on Garibier?

Stage 12:
Another huge day, the Col du Galibier and Croifel are just appetizers for the finale of the Alpe d’Huez, one of the legendary climbers on the tour. There are breakaways, but those hairpins have a major GC shoot-everyone will want to win this.

Alpe d’Huez

Stage 13:
The break continues, but after the GC rider spends two major days, he hides in the pack and the sprint team pulls it back together.

Stage 13: Break or sprint?

Stage 14:
Certain withdrawal, “Ardennes” The day of its nasty final climb to Mende’s runway via Monte Laurent Jalabert, where Steve Cummings won that stunning stage in 2015.

Victory from a break like Steve Cummings in 2015?

Stage 15:
Withdrawal tries to go all the way, the sprint team tries to make sure they don’t. It may be a hot and windy day, but GC Assist is still busy today.

Do you have a chance to sprint?

Break day No.3 Carcassonne

Third rest day in Carcassonne

Stage 16:
Pyrenees, steep roads, heat, and steep climbs – a break should be successful today.

Break day stage 16

Stage 17:
The first half shorted at just 130K on a tolerant road before the barbaric second half, which should be another successful day for Renegade.

Stage 17: Another chance to take a break, delaying the GC battle?

Stage 18:
A brutal finish at Howtacam on the third hard day in the Pyrenees. “Joursans.” You probably know who will win this tour, but the organizers want us not to win.

Hautacam was good for Nibali in 2014

Stage 19:
Teams that don’t win anything take breaks with their teeth and claws, but if a man is still standing on the sprint team, it’s as desperate as putting it together. There will be no GC fireworks with a time test tomorrow, but it’s not an easy day.

Stage 20 – Long TT

Stage 20:
Never pan flat, drag long to the line and the specialist will have to work hard to beat the GC rider to win this 40.7K time test. Organizers want it all to be today, but at the time in the mighty Pyrenees, it may mean we know who the winner is.

All the fun of the Paris Finale

Stage 21:
“Sprinters World Championship” In the Elysian field where good and great take the last rest. But not in front of the beautiful, crazy high-speed circuit of cobblestones.

Tour de France 2022

cool:
Tadej Pogačar [UAE Team Emirates & Slovenia]: Only 23 years old, he is the tour winner for the last two years. He can climb more than deal with dirt roads and cobblestones in a time trial, but it looks like he has time in his life. It’s hard to see in front of him. the “Negative” His team may not be the strongest, but his right-hand man, Rafał Majka, didn’t look weak in Slovenia, where Pog demonstrated the pre-tour form. Then there’s things like George Bennett and Brandon McNulty – as I said, it’s hard to see The Pogg in the past.

Rafau and Tadej dominated in Slovenia

Primož Roglič [Jumbo-Visma & Slovenia]: The 32-year-old seems to have won the race two years ago, and then with that time trial “Menko era” He is another perfect rider, a very strong time trial rider, an excellent climber and a man who can win classics and stage races. His pre-tour demo was Dauphiné, where he undoubtedly left us about his form. And there’s no warning about his team – Van Aart, Bunuto, and the very powerful Vingegard, the log should stumble. Without Pog, he would be the most chosen to win the race.

Roglič was good at Dauphiné, but Vingegard was also good

These two are the most popular and it’s hard to make sure they aren’t on the final podium. Vingegard may also be there, but who else?

Vlasov looks great in Switzerland, …

Alex Brasov [BORA-hansgrohe & Russia]: This 26-year-old player had a great season in 2022 and won Valenciana and Romanticy. Of course, he will win in Switzerland until Covid (+) sends him home. Did he recover? The opening time trial in Copenhagen will give us the first clue.

Thomas-Final winner in Switzerland, but …

Geraint Thomas [INEOS Grenadiers & Wales]: The kind 36-year-old knows what it takes to win the race and is backed by a very strong and proven team. His recent victory on the Swiss tour is probably not as important as it looks, given that the race’s protons were destroyed by Covid. It’s hard to see him on the podium, but he participates in the mix.

Off-Tour Betting – Ben O’Connor

Ben O’Connor [AG2R Citroen & Australia]: The 26-year-old Australian won the stage and was fourth last year. His form is good and his recent 3rd place in Dauphiné confirms it. His team is powerful and some consider it an antidote to Slovenian rule, but it reminds them that Vingegard should also be considered. But there is no doubt he wants, “Do Jai Hindley at Giro.”

Jack Hague-Podium?

Jack Hague [Bahrain Victorious & Australia]: Let’s conclude with another Australian. The 28-year-old appeared last year in Buerta as a serious GC guy and finished in 3rd place. Has he been on the podium consistently all year round in 5th place in Dauphiné these days? perhaps.

Romain Bardet and Enric Mas?May not be

I could include Enric Mas [Movistar & Spain] – Romain Bardet [Team DSM & France] However. .. ..

It’s hard to see past Team Slovenia. .. ..

To use another cliché “The way is decided” However, it is very difficult to see the past Team Slovenia. .. ..

# Keep the PEZ for Monday and Thursday “Daily Stage Race Report”, “Rest Day Lantz”, Ed Hood’s “Race Breakdown” and Spencer Martin’s “Eurotrash”. #

Like PEZ? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive updates and reminders about the cool things about road cycling.

https://ift.tt/Z7QPUl9 TOUR’22 PEZ Preview: Slovenian Battle?

The post TOUR’22 PEZ Preview: Slovenian Battle? appeared first on Autobala.

Auto Updates