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    Tour De France starts today.
    I suggest those with an irisheyes account get on Hushovd to beat Rojas in the match bet in todays stage at 1.75
    Considering Hushovd is 4/1 Rojas 20/1 forthe stage in boyles or 7.6 Hushovd 25 Rojas on BF then 1.75 seems good for the match bet.
    And this type of unusual hilly sprint stage should Hushovd down to the ground.

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    #2
    Good value in the KOM betting aswell I'd imagine. Cant see Contador & Schlek bothering too much with the smaller to mid point climbs & while they'll obviously be there at the end of the big mountain stages, I think there are one or two specialists who will be target this jersey. Will wait till middle of next week to see what teams are still standing after the obligitory French drug raids!
    Last edited by Dice75; 02-07-11, 13:12.

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      #3
      Betting in-running for stage 1 is interesting.

      Currently 3 riders 2 mins ahead of peloton - but Cadel Evans has mobilised the BMC team with 40k left. He's 124/1 to win the stage at the mo which is worth a fiver imo. Needs to make a move obv.

      Edit - gap closing, into 74/1 now
      Last edited by Dice75; 02-07-11, 14:52.

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        #4
        Bah 2nd

        Good e/w money though

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          #5
          Winner. Coasted in by 0.189s!

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            #6
            Any value in backing Cunego @16's for KOM?

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              #7
              Originally posted by Aya14 View Post
              Any value in backing Cunego @16's for KOM?
              Gesink @ 18's for me. Solid chance.

              Had a few quid on Sky @ 8's in the team TT today.

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                #8
                /subscribes

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                  #9
                  Interested to see what price Cavendish will be for 2mrws 3rd stage.

                  All the profits from first 2 stages will be going on.

                  Edit - 4/6 with Powers seems to be best generally available.
                  Last edited by Dice75; 03-07-11, 17:49.

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                    #10
                    Petacchi @ 17/1 looks a good e/w shot for todays Stage.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                      Interested to see what price Cavendish will be for 2mrws 3rd stage.

                      All the profits from first 2 stages will be going on.

                      Edit - 4/6 with Powers seems to be best generally available.
                      He won Stage 5 alright. Guessing you're in a decent profit. Who you going with for the next Stage and i'm going to join you with a flutter!

                      Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                      Petacchi @ 17/1 looks a good e/w shot for todays Stage.
                      No sign of this guy in the top 10 tho

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Flushdraw View Post
                        He won Stage 5 alright. Guessing you're in a decent profit. Who you going with for the next Stage and i'm going to join you with a flutter!



                        No sign of this guy in the top 10 tho
                        Yeah, Petacchi got caught behind a crash & finished 30 secs behind main bunch

                        Will have a look 2mrw with about 100km to go as there are 3 medium climbs built into the longest stage of the Tour & there is also a sharp incline for a few hundred yards at the finish before it flattens out for the sprint.

                        Could be one for a small breakaway group to take advantage of & mite have a couple of quid on Roche (125/1) before the off e/w as it looks like a stage he might target.

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                          #13
                          Race starts today - Cat 1 climb to loosen the legs followed by two HC Climbs with the second one up Luz Ardiden to the finish. One of the three hardest stages this year. Hoping that because its the first real mountain stage the top contenders will be testing the water but not going all out & hopefully this will allow a small group of up to 10 contest the finish & if Damiano Cunego can hang in there he has a decent finish in him & could be value at between 28's & 40's e/w.
                          Last edited by Dice75; 14-07-11, 10:31.

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                            #14
                            Who's expected to win the whole thing?

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                              #15
                              @brucemillington the racing post editor seems well into the tour and is tweeting stage tips regularly

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                                #16
                                Originally posted by Keane View Post
                                Who's expected to win the whole thing?
                                Realistically between Contador & Andy Schlek.

                                Unless Evans can hang onto them through the Pyrenees & Alps (unlikely) and take them in the TT.

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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                  Realistically between Contador & Andy Schlek.

                                  Unless Evans can hang onto them through the Pyrenees & Alps (unlikely) and take them in the TT.
                                  Would you rule his bro out of it? Ahead of the tour people saying he is a dark horsey and has been gearing up for this . I agree it's not started until today. THis is where Cavendish hangs on to just complete. different leaderboardd tonight.

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                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Solskjaer View Post
                                    Would you rule his bro out of it? Ahead of the tour people saying he is a dark horsey and has been gearing up for this . I agree it's not started until today. THis is where Cavendish hangs on to just complete. different leaderboardd tonight.
                                    Frank will be a good bet for a stage, probably in the Alps though.

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                                      #19
                                      This will be fun today. Have really enjoyed this year's so far. I think Contador is playing down his chances because he has no drugs in his system. Hasn't looked himself at all so far. There was one stage earlier where Gilbert seemed to just accelerate away from him on a toughish short climb with Contador looking like he was struggling and he has 2 mins to make up too. Evans looks strong and the Schlecks have been comfy all the way. Andy has his bro to help him this year too so I'm thinking it's going to between Andy, Evans and Sanchez on GC, but we'll see today how good Contador is. Bring it on.

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                                        #20
                                        All the talk of Andy, I'm going on the prerace whispers and backing Frank for victory. He was excellent today and looked on top form. got tomorrow off to view the Open plus le tour. The mountains stage are the nuts, tomorow stagePau to Lourdes should be interesting Contadour was a bit off his usual form today, the schlecks will torment him to the finish Voeckler fought really hard today to keep up with thoose guys. It's a classic tour already.

                                        also I heart Kelly in the commentary.
                                        Last edited by Solskjaer; 14-07-11, 23:40. Reason: spellinz beyond legiable :-( wherezzz me glasses

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                                          #21
                                          Off today aswell to absorb the golf and tour. Pity today isnt a major climb. Ive always said Kelly is the best commentator in sport. His front men commentators would be lost without him. He pawns them all the time without even knowing it and without any air of supremacy.
                                          I remember doing a stage matchbet one year Armstrong to bt Ullrich and everyone was only looking at dots from a helicopter view

                                          Co-commentator: Looks like a crash down there i think its Vinoukorov, no Mayo perhaps
                                          Kelly: Tis Arm-g-strong
                                          (Arrrrggghhhh end of speculation as Kelly was never going to be wrong as tv zooms in to see Armstrong roadside waiting for a new wheel)

                                          Another one something like
                                          Co-commentator: hmmmm this breakaway is 6m:14s in front, they arent going to be caught now surely.
                                          Kelly: Its not enough theyve been out there a long time now, theyre s-h-uffering. I can see them caught 5km before the summit.
                                          (co-commentator put back in his box!).

                                          I feel im suffering when Kelly says the word. Shuffering!. Its exhausting!

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                                            #22
                                            Yeah, pity Saturdays stage isnt today as todays only has one major climb & the fact that there is a 30k decent after it to the finish mightnt leave enough room for big gaps to develop.

                                            Saturday looks good though with an early Cat 1 climb and a few more toughies all the way to the finish. (I'd say this is where Cavendish et all start muttering FML all the way through )

                                            @Solskjaer - good call on Frank Schlek, seems to be the strongest at the moment, although Evans looks good too. I think Evans could have gone after him yesterday but was waiting on Contador to do it before realising he wasnt able to.

                                            My missus asked me yesterday what country Sean Kelly was from while listening to his commentry!

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                                              #23
                                              47k left on todays stage, should be an EPIC finish. Done 2 singles and a double on Frankieboy Schleck and Garcia in the golf

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                                                #24
                                                @Solks, any chance of a quick Stage report for today at the finish. Stuck in James' all day today & missing it all

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                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                                  @Solks, any chance of a quick Stage report for today at the finish. Stuck in James' all day today & missing it all
                                                  10k left attacks just starting from the big boys cagey at the moment


                                                  Contador looking slightly vunerable at the moment
                                                  Last edited by Solskjaer; 16-07-11, 14:55.

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                                                    #26
                                                    Voeckler brilliant today , disappointing from the top lads too cagey no time taken out of each other, Voeckler has stayed with them all the way, too few attacks and left it too late to do anything

                                                    1 Vandenert
                                                    2 Sanches

                                                    3 Andy Schleck only a few seconds head of the other main contenders, disappointing stage. tomorrow boring.

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                                                      #27
                                                      Going for LL Sanchez today - 18's on Boyles / 25's on Betfair.

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                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                                        Going for LL Sanchez today - 18's on Boyles / 25's on Betfair.

                                                        at least he gave it a go. Surprisingly good stage today. On Eurosport now


                                                        stick yer monies on rank for st 17 tomorrow
                                                        Last edited by Solskjaer; 19-07-11, 19:05.

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                                                          #29
                                                          For all you Cycling fans, Stage 17 today should be very interesting today. Andy Schleck suffered yesterday and Contador must now be seriously worried about Evans
                                                          Frank Schleck looks ready to take off from what I can see. I think he is worth a bet to win today's stage. (maybe overall) I can't get the odds just now but I reckon Contador will try to make a break and Frank will go with him. The Yellow Jersey could change hands, if Frank gets it he may prove hard to dislodge as Andy will then focus on Frank winning the Tour. Frank is 18 to 1 plus to win the Tour due to the renewed form of Contador plus Evans showing so far. Surely that is worth a bet.

                                                          Post a bit all over the place as I'm multitasking here but ya gets my drift. I could be way wrong of course but the odds baby are too good to turn down.

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                                                            #30
                                                            Not sure today will suit him. Especially if it rains. Apparently the final descent is really dangerous.

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                                                              #31
                                                              Frank currently 125/1 on PP for todays stage

                                                              Anyhow, backed Cunego for today myself.

                                                              Today not that bad as they are going up the easy side of the Sestrieres climb & descending the steep side.

                                                              Tomorrow is a beast of a day
                                                              Last edited by Dice75; 20-07-11, 11:19.

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                                                                #32
                                                                Yeah 3 Haute category climbs and a hill top finish. Think Evans will be in yellow by Friday. He definitely looks the strongest. Would be cool if Voeckler held on but not sure if he'll be able to hack it.

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                                                                  #33
                                                                  I'm going for the big odds here obviously. Sure Andy and Frank are nervy descenders but those odds are huge. Usually I ignore stage bets but I've not seen value like this. The only real issue is the decent . Gotta be worth a few pence? the overall betting is between contrador and evans but Frank is still there. and looks the value. He is in form. 18 to 1 is crazy. Not sure Contador is back yet, yesterday might have been a statement to the rest but there is still a possiblity he can blow up. I like Evans but not the odds

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                                                                    #34
                                                                    Intersting stage, the GC boys involved in spoiler. Roll on tomorrow. Try agin on Frank much smaller odds though


                                                                    SPOILER


                                                                    3.57pm: Contador and Sanchez cross the line together but right at the finish line the two Schlecks and Cadel Evans come storming up behind and cross in the same time. They've all made up ground on Thomas Voeckler, who had a bit of a disastrous descent.

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                                                                      #35
                                                                      Today's stage should be a cracker, it's one helluva tough stage, really fancy Contador today but the odds are a bit skinny. This is unreal, on about the Galiber,

                                                                      'Back in 1911, when the climb was first used by the race, only two riders reached the top without getting off their bikes: Paul Duboc and Gustave Garrigou'.

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                                                                        #36
                                                                        Gigiddy, can hardly wait. record button on. Been reading the text updates all week.

                                                                        Some guy was pointing out an excellent lamppost in paris to watch it at the wekend

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                                                                          #37
                                                                          Solks - you ground me down & i'm on Frank today

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                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                                                            Solks - you ground me down & i'm on Frank today
                                                                            Sylvester Szmyd takes over the pace-making for Liquigas-Cannondale in the yellow jersey group, but Andy Schleck has taken flight up front. The Luxembourger is showing no signs of letting up as he powers past Posthuma and sets off alone again against the majesty of the Casse Desert.


                                                                            Andy Schleck has made it across to Joost Posthuma and the Dutchman is burying himself in the service of his leader, who now has all of a minute over the yellow jersey group. This is a crucial, crucial moment in this year's Tour de France. Somebody needs to take responsibility for the chase behind.

                                                                            gigiddy gigiddy, getting very interesting. contador has to do something, Frank can sit back here . 56K left.

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                                                                              #39
                                                                              Sigh, was told to back Andy this morning. Went into Ladbrokes and tried to get on but they didn't have any price on him as race was just started and they didn't have any in running markets priced up yet so I couldn't get on. Forgot to get on online when I got home and he's fecking odds on in running now. Hope he falls off a cliff.
                                                                              Profit before people.

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                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by The Situation View Post
                                                                                Sigh, was told to back Andy this morning. Went into Ladbrokes and tried to get on but they didn't have any price on him as race was just started and they didn't have any in running markets priced up yet so I couldn't get on. Forgot to get on online when I got home and he's fecking odds on in running now. Hope he falls off a cliff.
                                                                                long way to go, only 2.5 minutes ahead. Anything could happen. ROche is in the group with Schleck.

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                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  What a ride by Adny to take the Stage, he went from 60k out and they were too slow to form the chase. Frank Schleck got 2nd. Awating the time gaps, Adny could be in yellow. Contador needs to make up nearly 4 minutes in Alp Duez looks over for him. Vockler got the big heart, fair play for that stint.

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                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Wow he retain the yellow, amazing.

                                                                                    Conttador over 4 and a half minutes back. THis is not so bad for my overall bet. What did Andy leave on that mountain ? Frankieboy could yet surprise., great tour.

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                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Should be interesting 2mrw.

                                                                                      Boiling down to the Schleks v Evans.

                                                                                      Evans better in the TT so expect the brothers to work him big time up Alpe D'Huez 2mrw (especially a fresh Frank).

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                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        Frank now 6 to 1 from yesterdays 18 to 1 on powers. hope ye got on.

                                                                                        Evans looks good but he did a lot of the chasing today, Frank got it easy with Andy in front he could just sit. Contodor has to try find a miracle ride, if he tries anything I think Frank will mark him all the way . two brothers on the podium is a real posibility now.
                                                                                        Frank is still ok value but yesterday was THE value , couldnt get on betfair but I'd say 25s was on offer. settle for the 18s :-) I wont be back on here till it's dusted tomorrow good luck to all who've invested.

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                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          This gonna be good.

                                                                                          Contador going for it.

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                                                                                            #46
                                                                                            well deserved winner Cadel Evans, what a brilliant tour this year, best one since the Lemond and the late Laurent Fignon 8 seconds clifhanger in 89.imo Loved it. The tour is back. so many heroes this year.

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                                                                                              #47
                                                                                              2012



                                                                                              And were back

                                                                                              Not as competitive as last year for the Yellow.Interesting to see if Wiggins has burnt himself out too early but should ensure a lot of media coverage in these parts.

                                                                                              Outside e/w bet on Sammy Sanchez @28's (chance of a podium and , well, you never know!)

                                                                                              On Dan Martin quite big @ 12's for the Polka Dot jersey as its definitely a big target for him & he should be able to get into breaks on the bigger point climbs if not challenging GC.

                                                                                              Lazy afternoons ahead once we hit the mountains.


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                                                                                                #48
                                                                                                Pure Sprinter stage tomorrow, Cavendish is 8/5 fav. With the beef he's lost in preparation for the Olympics he's lost a bit of his oomph - but could still be too good, Marcel Kittel is 2nd fav at 13/4, but I'll be having a slice of Andre Griepel at 5/1 - the 'gorilla' has looked like Cavendish's biggest danger all year long. Today's winner Sagan is such a prodigy and cycling's great white hope he's well capable of going in again at 7/1, but with another lumpy sprint day on Tuesday he mightn't bother and save himself for that. Matt Goss is a big danger at 11/1, Tyler Farrar is another top sprinter who'll probably make the first half dozen, he's 33/1 which is a huge price for him (but he's had a middling year to date).
                                                                                                This is from my buddy on the GAA board, follow this but from a distance, turned a profit last year just by following this guy. this was his predection for 1st stage proper

                                                                                                1st proper stage 2moro, one for the 'classics type riders, Sagan 7/4f, Gilbert 3/1 2nd fav. Gilbert would be my bet in front of his home fans, for on outsider Edvald Bosan Hagan @14's or even Cancellara again @ 33's.
                                                                                                result was :
                                                                                                1) Sagan
                                                                                                2) Cancellara
                                                                                                3) Edvald Bosan hagan
                                                                                                4) Gilbert

                                                                                                Good start, there's money to be had early doors anyway.

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                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                  Yeah, like Griepl @ 6/1 today on PP e/w (1/4 odds, 1st 3). Should be a free bet to nothing as the evs on Cavendish not certain without a decent leadout on the Sky team so he'll have to do a bit more this year for stages (well capable of course - but i'll watch first to see).

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                                                                                                    #50
                                                                                                    Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                                                                                    Yeah, like Griepl @ 6/1 today on PP e/w (1/4 odds, 1st 3). Should be a free bet to nothing as the evs on Cavendish not certain without a decent leadout on the Sky team so he'll have to do a bit more this year for stages (well capable of course - but i'll watch first to see).
                                                                                                    Grr, half wheel 2nd to Cavendish. Though he had it

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                                                                                                      #51
                                                                                                      good shout.

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                                                                                                        #52
                                                                                                        On Gilbert for tomorrow. Again, hopefully , should be an e/w bet to nothing.

                                                                                                        Available between 4's & 6's.

                                                                                                        Extra few hills should hopefully help him more than Sagan.

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                                                                                                          #53
                                                                                                          Cadel Evans 33's on Boyles right now. good e/w shout for today the way this is shaping up.

                                                                                                          Gilbert stuck in a crash today so not as likely as hoped.

                                                                                                          Edit - only 6th, sigh.
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                                                                                                            #54
                                                                                                            Most unpredictable Tour in years, after the big smash yesterday, a lot of guys have lost time and the 1st mountain stage today is going to be all out attack you would think, fancy Frank Schleck but he's Fav, few quid of voeckler at 66/1

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                                                                                                              #55
                                                                                                              Break of 25 have 5 mins on rest with nobody too dangerous in it.

                                                                                                              Basque climber Egoi Martinez in it & decent e/w bet if break manages to stay up the road (will probably fracture into less than 10 by end of Colombier).

                                                                                                              Martinez is 14's with PP but as high as 66's elsewhere

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                                                                                                                #56
                                                                                                                Martinez only 6th yesterday. Very surprised he couldn't hold onto leading 4 over the Colombier.


                                                                                                                Savage day today. Have gone for Pierre Rolland @12's e/w as he should have some free reign after Voeckler's efforts yesterday hopefully.

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                                                                                                                  #57
                                                                                                                  Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                                                                                                  Martinez only 6th yesterday. Very surprised he couldn't hold onto leading 4 over the Colombier.


                                                                                                                  Savage day today. Have gone for Pierre Rolland @12's e/w as he should have some free reign after Voeckler's efforts yesterday hopefully.
                                                                                                                  Beast of a days racing so far with 60kms of mountains left. Peloton down to 8 riders!

                                                                                                                  Race all over the shop.

                                                                                                                  Rolland into as low as 5/4. Good chance.

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                                                                                                                    #58
                                                                                                                    Originally posted by Dice75 View Post
                                                                                                                    Martinez only 6th yesterday. Very surprised he couldn't hold onto leading 4 over the Colombier.


                                                                                                                    Savage day today. Have gone for Pierre Rolland @12's e/w as he should have some free reign after Voeckler's efforts yesterday hopefully.
                                                                                                                    1st decent winner despite crashing when misjudging a corner coming down the mountain!

                                                                                                                    Tomorrow is very tricky. Probably better holding off till they get over the two Cat 1 climbs early on.

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                                                                                                                      #59
                                                                                                                      Small bets today as too open to call.

                                                                                                                      Sagan probably too short @ 7/2 so going e/w on Chavanal @ 14's on PP & Johnny Hoogerland @ 66's on Boyles (been far too quiet).

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                                                                                                                        #60
                                                                                                                        Bloody disgraceful if this does turn out that someone has thrown tacks onto the road

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