craigj532 wrote:
Also great to see Lawson Craddock finish as the lanterne rouge after all the hell he went through breaking his scapula in the first stage. Then, to see Tyler Phinney in the break today with two black eyes and a crooked beak after crashing into the trees and breaking his nose a couple days ago. EF First wins whatever prize goes to the toughest SOBs to finish the race.
And I really enjoyed watching Sylvain Chavanel leading the first lap on the Champs.
Degenkolb winning a stage after all he’s been through.
Sagan wrapping up the green jersey early and then having to battle injury to even finish the race. Sticking it out and dealing with his thousands of fans with humor and class.
Julian Alaphilippe providing a likable King of the Mountains.
Thomas and Froome both showing sporting class.
This was a great Tour.
Best one in a few years, I think. The cobbles day was unbelievable (and Degenkolb winning, so great). It worked out well for Thomas to win, an unsung hero and nice guy, and Froome showed heart in the ITT and class in supporting his teammate's dreams coming true, winning fans back, good for both team Sky and for Froome after the recent months leading up to the Tour.
The only thing that fell short was...the trophies?!!! How lame were those?? Sagan's was nice, but the other specialty jersey awards plus the podium and team trophies were really disappointing. If you get an award at the end of the greatest sporting event on the planet, it should be something really special, I think. So much was put into the event in every way, but the awards.