X-rays have revealed that French cyclist Thomas Voeckler has broken his right collarbone after crashing earlier today whilst on a training ride near the Adelaide beach-side suburb of Glenelg.
The 34-year-old arrived in Adelaide this morning with his Europcar team mates for the Tour Down Under and at midday they headed out for a short ride. During the ride Voeckler accidentally crashed into a stationary car and was taken to Sportsmed SA and as a result of the crash will fly home to France tomorrow.
I backed Greipel for the win. Thought he’d get over Menglers, and then was pretty confident that if he did he’d win the sprint. But damn Gerrans is in some form. Dude knows how to win a bike race.
greipel didnt even think he would get over in the main group, he was working for hendo from about 70km out
the group stayed together because the person driving the climb was nathan haas, he is not going to cause too many problems for the experienced sprinters
Yeah, I was out of the office, following tweets, and when I read that Hansen was attacking on the climb I figured Greipel was gone. Then got back to a tv when the two Europcar guys were away and saw 5 Lotto guys at the front and Greipel on their wheel. Go figure.
Tips for today? Interesting that Caleb Ewan was the favourite for yesterday’s stage with the bookies at about $7, whilst today, which I think may possibly suit him better, he’s at $50. I’ll take that each-way bet.
Matt Goss is also paying $50 for today. He’s finished top three on this stage finish a couple of times, including last year when he was shit. He may still be shit, but I reckon he’s a podium chance. Depends on who has the best legs on the day for Greenedge I reckon, Goss, Gerrans, Matthews, or Impey.
What’s jensie done? From what I can tell with the sound down at my desk is that cadel is on a flyer. Wish they had fucken time gaps or something, can’t tell who is where. I’m only assuming that cadel is in front of porte and gerro…