He is done and in the car.

And we are just getting to the cobblestones.

Can I get some lottery numbers for today?

Bad luck, but also bad positioning. From the beginning Sky didn't look together as a team, no organization at the front, spread out all over. Bad things happen at the back.

Almost feel bad for Froome but not Brailsford. How he'll rue leaving Wiggo at home.

exactly, now Sky has no leader left. Definitely should not have left Wiggins at home.

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I have been tuning in here and there this morning, but how does FC look thus far?

You heard it here first: Richie Porte finishes on the podium.

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Interesting prognostication.... he looked good in 2013.... but this year he DNF'ed 3 of the 4 big races he entered, and ended up 22nd in the fourth (Critérium du Dauphiné.)

Its shaping up that Sky, Trek, and to a lesser degree Omega-Pharma are going to have a dissapointing TdF.

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invisible, which means very good for him. Sure he is up there close to te front getting ready to put the hammer down when they catch the break.

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DNF DNF DNF 22nd... good progression! should be peaking ;)

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Come on Sep...

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Big move, they're not kidding around. It's falling apart behind them so if they make it to that front group, could be game over. I don't see Nibali's group coming back, he's going to gain time today.

In true Sky tradition.

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Feeling pretty good about both my predictions. Belkin is without a sponsor so if the chance for a stage is there, they will take it.

I <3 Peter Sagan. There I said it.

Ditto Nibali. He's really bringing it.
Curious about Fabian. A sleeper?

Damn, Nibali could end up with 2 minutes today, Kwiatkowski too--they're absolutely flying up front. Astana and OPQS will drive this as hard as they can. Could be a huge loss for AC, Tejay, Valverde.

Froome maybe out but Nibali is making this TdF exciting. They might win 1-2-3 today.

As much as I think this kind of stage is out of place and a bit reckless to put on, GODDAMN if Nibali hasn't impressed the absolute hell out of me. I already had the utmost respect because of his ridiculous descending abilities, but if he ends up winning the Tour because of this performance (including pushing the pace himself, not just following his teammates), he is ABSOLUTE legend.

For sure, can't believe they're not closing on him at all with BMC and Saxo chasing.

Here it comes: FC and Sagan have to light it up on last section.

Boom!

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Oooowwwww.... Lost the defending champ but the race is on!!!! Nibali stamps his claim early... With froomedog out, sharknado shows AC that the race is just beginning.

The last Dutch victory in the TdF was this date 9 years ago when Pieter Weening won in Gerardmer. As a Dutchman I'm very, very happy with this victory. Now we only need to grab the yellow jersey somewhere in the next days since the last Dutchman wearing yellow was Erik Breukink in 1989.

I should have put money on my predictions!

Lovely day for a ride, lads!

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