What are your takes and predictions for this year's Tour de France? 🚴♂🏁
@KlarenceXhoestea
3 ай бұрын
Jai Hindley will win by 8 minutes
@petercarparelli
3 ай бұрын
It's Tadej's tour to lose, but I'd love to see him and Jonas duke it out this year. Remco will pop early, and the TT's can't save him. If Roglic can stay on his bike I'd be happy to see him podium.
@tugabooga
3 ай бұрын
EF already released their team, a whole week before the start, and if that can happen, anything can really
@MrGabrism
3 ай бұрын
Pog
@patrickbateman7444
3 ай бұрын
Remco will be in yellow after the first TT, and lose it on the gravel stage
@johnwestwell2241
3 ай бұрын
Dan, I'm sure you'll be much missed on the Eurosport race coverage this year, not least by me. I particularly enjoyed the mid-race section where you - particularly in tandem with Adam Blythe - covered while the main commentators took a break. It was always immensely entertaining to hear two former pros, with more than a hint of self-deprecation, used their own experience of racing to inform and contrast with what happens in races today. I'm sure it was often hard work keeping the commentary flowing on what can often be a 'graveyard shift', but you made the kilometres fly by. However, I can only applaud the principled decision you've made to give up working with Eurosport now that GCN has fully separated from Warner Bros/Discovery. I'm sure that it's been extremely difficult for you, but well done on coming to that conclusion and good luck with all that you do in the future.
@DanielLloyd1
3 ай бұрын
Thanks John.
@richardharrison4960
3 ай бұрын
100% agree! Always a joy to join live commentary during my lunch break to find Dan on there, the race being secondary - I will go cold turkey in one of my new GCN tees!
@SamikBose90
3 ай бұрын
Very well written! Fully agree!
@TulaneAve
3 ай бұрын
@@DanielLloyd1 So does this mean you won't be commentating on Eurosport? If so, that truly sucks. I prefer your commentary style over the standup-wannabe Kirby or the overly emphatic Hatch.
@samuelbino7915
3 ай бұрын
That is a shame indeed. Best commentator in cycling.
@Poppytastic101
3 ай бұрын
I just want a close finish and no one crashing out. Especially Cav.
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
nice shout
@cospinan
3 ай бұрын
super good summary. It made me smile that 2800m summit finish. because some days ago I was watching the "vuelta a colombia, they have had this year a stage finish at 4149 m... just a bit higher
@danielguinea2971
3 ай бұрын
Shame that in Europe we don't have any road asphalted at that altitude :(
@guptasaahil4u2
3 ай бұрын
@@danielguinea2971 Come to Himalayas in India and ride at 5,000M+ altitude! 😁I've done that. Unbeatable experience!!
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
3km is still high enough, altitude racing is a different thing alltogether and suits very different body chemistry
@rnedisc
3 ай бұрын
@@danielguinea2971 Asphalt road up Mere de Glace to Aiguille du midi WHEN!?!?
@saurinsavla9310
3 ай бұрын
Finally GCN's TDF preview!
@dominickbrookes5103
3 ай бұрын
You can feel how much more the boys are enjoying presenting after the sale
@clarklowe5632
3 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the Cime de la Bonette. It is a killer climb and the decent is awe inspiring.
@Oz_Darkr1d3r
3 ай бұрын
It's that time of year again folks! TOUR DE FRANCE!!!! LETS GOOOOOO!
@Astrolavista
3 ай бұрын
Go on Cav! One more stage win for the record books!
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
tbf he;s already top of that leader board and i dont mind mercx staying there :)
@davidleiper1
3 ай бұрын
Fantastic preview chaps. C'mon Cav for a stage win!
@cb6866
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan , Si , and crew.....I think we win ! Sooooo much talent now !! Be safe running Danimal .
@safilip1
3 ай бұрын
Loving your enthusiasm. Being in the US now, it's always fun waking up and getting settled in for the second half of each TdF stage!
@denisbarry9436
3 ай бұрын
Awesome overview. First time seeing you guys and will keep an eye out for your stage reviews
@Mike-zx1kx
3 ай бұрын
I think it were a genius move when they last year moved the TT to middle of race rather than start with it however I am not crazy for having two and not great to end with one. I find it exciting that we see first stages are hard mountain stages and it will be a fast test of what condition Jonas are in. I would imagine that it could be hard for Pogocar to hold himself back and he could win those stages but also burn himself down long term doing so. Definitely going to be excitement from the get go this year. Maybe Jonas and Jumbo simply will stay on wheel of UAE and Pogocar first two days (?) and go for taking the win in week 3 again. I have seen Jonas speak last days and I think he looks confident despite he stays with his low key language, that I personally find refreshing. Jonas in last minute lost Kuss that have been a great TdF rider for Jumbo and Jonas. Last 2-3 years have been truly epic TdF´s! The stages this year and the fact that both Jonas and Pogocar starts again this year means all the ingredients for another great year are present. Gentleman! Starts your engines! Let the race begin! I guess a prediction for the winner are in place? I will stick with Jonas!
@simonbanks7929
3 ай бұрын
Great preview chaps. Loving the t-shirts… ordered Dan’s one from the shop!
@amandalofts131
3 ай бұрын
So excited for it ❤
@sgroadie6367
3 ай бұрын
Yea, Sir Cav for no 35!
@billyblanco8106
3 ай бұрын
I always look forward to GCN R shows, esp at this time of the year...VIVE La Tour...and you too at GCN Racing !!!
@MaxF.
3 ай бұрын
Considering how many GC riders you mentioned, slightly surprised Felix Gall wasn't mentioned once
@GonzoJohnny
3 ай бұрын
fun rider, he will make his mark in his terrain, the mountains.
@TheCourtaud
3 ай бұрын
Shirts are top-notch this year! I always look forward to the grand tour preview shows! I will always be pulling for the Welsh metronome that is Geraint Thomas! 3 weeks of racing bring chaos and plenty of unknowns... I'll bet with my heart!
@johnpayne2465
3 ай бұрын
What a great course. This is going to test everyone, and teamwork will be more important than ever for GC.
@NetomaMusic
3 ай бұрын
🔥 Go Biniam Girmay : Canada and the US is supporting you 🔥
@Trivett36
2 ай бұрын
Got to love the french pronounciation! 😂 Thanks for the amazing job !
@fiddleronthebike
3 ай бұрын
for most parts the course is absolute fantastic and will guarantee exciting racing; but two things are questionable: the finish of the Galibier stage and the finish of the last TT, both are unnecessary dangerous. The descent of the Galibier is fast and has bad tarmac, and as it leads directly to the finish there can be a battle on that descent where riders will take huge risks. And the descent at the final TT... on a TT bike they will reach a speed of more than 100 kph, and there are often strong crosswinds! I very much hope we will not see a disaster...
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
and gravel :/ pot luck puncture time just to try ruin somebody lol
@sam.83
3 ай бұрын
naa....too easy
@Maffpalmer
3 ай бұрын
Great preview, thanks very much. It's going to be a great race this year.
@peterbakker7064
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great grand tour preview!
@TBATTIECYCLING
3 ай бұрын
❤
@tomepires8101
3 ай бұрын
GCN+ will comeback? Can we watch live cycling with you guys? It would be so nice....
@derekwong1587
3 ай бұрын
Best preview. Looking forward.
@TBATTIECYCLING
3 ай бұрын
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@nerut2029
2 ай бұрын
Pretty good pronnonciation! 👍
@pauljansen1137
3 ай бұрын
Anyone other than Pogacar would be a huge surprise!!!
@patrickbateman7444
3 ай бұрын
Pogacar is the rightful favorite, BUT the history concerning Giro Tour double cannot be ignored. It just doesn't happen. This tour could be totally crazy. If Pogacar doesn't win, he will curse the decision to ride the Giro.
@millerpils
3 ай бұрын
@@patrickbateman7444he won't curse anything - he's already grand tour winner this year and has a shit load of other wins as well. The season is a success no matter what happens.
@patrickbateman7444
3 ай бұрын
@@millerpils Nah, in the end it's all about the tour. And this year he has the golden ticket. Maybe he'll cash it anyway, but if not, he will be pissed. He's not beating Jonas in top shape. And he knows that as well, that's why he went to the Giro in the first place.
@Andy_ATB
3 ай бұрын
@@patrickbateman7444 Cycling exists outside the Tour.....People need to lose the Tour obsession - it's unhealthy.
@Nowayfrrrrrrr
3 ай бұрын
@@patrickbateman7444Didn‘t he call last year a success despite not winning a single Grand Tour?
@nahom_girmay
3 ай бұрын
So excited!
@philipd4466
3 ай бұрын
Think you missed Simon Yates?
@brettdyson1512
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Guys!! good stuff
@andysteadman8851
3 ай бұрын
It doesn't matter as long as Cav gets the one he needs but it will probably be Tadej
@GregorStojnšek
3 ай бұрын
3 gorske etape in bo konec ! Le padec lahko premaga Pogija
@agamemnonhatred
3 ай бұрын
True
@emil_copenhagen
3 ай бұрын
Si, pronouciation service from a Dane: Vingegaard = Ving-uh-gor
@lewy852
3 ай бұрын
Great overview! Can't wait
@ig2d
3 ай бұрын
the final TT might give Jonas a chance to come into top form at the perfect time - whilst Pog might be tailing off a bit... But Im still going for Pog to become the first (?) cyclist to win all three Grand Tours in a calander year. Be more difficult for him to win the World or Olympic Road race or Time Trial but you never know...
@CanadianGunslinger11
3 ай бұрын
I agree with being very excited to see what Derek Gee can do this tour. Seems like a true wild card with impressive finish in the Dauphine and his agressive rides in the Giro, but kind of unknown if he has the quality to match the top cyclists and contend for GC.
@WNRoss
3 ай бұрын
Good preview, but unless I missed it, no mention of Sepp Kuss's absence, and the effect on Vingegaard's chances? I think it was worthy of at least a mention.
@reecedawson6113
3 ай бұрын
They probably recorded before the announcement
@WNRoss
3 ай бұрын
Maybe - but at 19:28 to 20:04, they discuss his 'squad' members, and no mention is made of Kuss. So even if this was recorded before Kuss's Covid announcement, they apparently forgot about him.
@ivarbrouwer197
3 ай бұрын
And didn’t mention his surprise replacement. Even if pre recorded, they didn’t even mention Kuss. Weird and an unexplainable gaffe.
@LarsRyeJeppesen
3 ай бұрын
He wasn't a "GC Contender" as he was supposed to ride for Jonas.It would have been super weird to mention GC Kuss as a "GC Contender".
@ivarbrouwer197
3 ай бұрын
@@LarsRyeJeppesen doesn’t matter: 1. they mentioned the rest of the team, 2. completely skipped the best mountain domestique in the world and winner of the Vuelta.
@henrybutchy3242
3 ай бұрын
Yeah! Here we go!
@dmoore4520
3 ай бұрын
I know JV chances are slim but I'm so stoked for this race. Third one as an American fan! Let's go!!! Would love to see Cavs get the stage, Powless win a mountain stage, and Bini to win a sprint!
@gilbertbernales5201
3 ай бұрын
This season is unpredictable i believed that every team new members is a game changer, uae or redbull borahansgro is my bet for this season
@erichgerber251
3 ай бұрын
Great to hear you guys are independent again. Are there any plans to bring back the (badly missed) GCN+? Oh, and for the white shirt, I am routing for Matteo J. - it would mean a lot to the US after Kuss had to drop out.
@danwang8825
3 ай бұрын
Final stage Tt means it will be a close and exciting one, like past tdf editions that had one.
@chiefsittingstill6061
3 ай бұрын
I only currently have access to UK freeview TV, so will be watching on ITV4 - sorry! They do tend to view everything through a pro-Cavendish lens, so in their eyes if he finishes 14th on the first sprint stage that will be proof of how he's warming up nicely to get a win 🙄 You can't deny Cavendish has an extraordinary record in the Tour, but it really is time now to change the narrative. There are younger guys coming through and imo it's far more exciting watching them become the next generation of sprint stars rather than everyone's time and attention being taken up cajoling a fading star over the line just to fulfill a fairytale storyline constructed around him.
@gordonpillay734
3 ай бұрын
Early stages ...very happy to see what happens?
@martinboyd9030
3 ай бұрын
Been waiting for this video 😁
@manueleliseo4273
3 ай бұрын
I've never been a huge Cavendish fan but the respect I have for him is beyond enormous ahahah I see him like the Federer of the sprinters, just pure class and the chance of him getting the 35th win in what looks like it's going to be one of the best Tour de France ever just gives me chillssss!!!
@TBATTIECYCLING
3 ай бұрын
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@simonstucki
3 ай бұрын
he comes away as such a nice and intelligent guy in interviews, I wish him the best of luck
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
how could someone not be a fan?
@piwakawakaracing8957
3 ай бұрын
we need predictions for who will come second at the tour, my pick, Egan Bernal for P2.
@StuFromOz99
3 ай бұрын
Part of me hopes that all the GC teams conspire to exhaust Pog. Just like Primoz/Vingegaard routine in the mountains previously, have each team go after Pog in a way he has to respond, and exhaust himself, then the next day, another team do it... Just to exhaust him and his support.. So that he is brought back to mortal levels :)
@tomblackwell4924
3 ай бұрын
Jonas is recovering from a punctured lung. Tadej is recovering from Covid. Both significantly impact your breathing. Both riders are young, however. The mountains will tell us how well they have recovered
@vladarten
3 ай бұрын
With Tour de France already underway, perhaps it would be useful to have a tutorial video explaining all the history, terminology and main concepts of the race on the main channel? I, for one, have gotten into cycling a few years ago and I am somewhat ignorant of the TdF.
@LAMF24
3 ай бұрын
It's not already underway.
@markyoung950
3 ай бұрын
I have both a hunch and hope that Egan Bernal will bounce back this year
@Sutlore007
3 ай бұрын
Is there any reason why the organiser includes some gravel routes in the stages? because it was so dry and dusty when the peloton passed through in this year Giro. Personally, that would reduce visibility and the amount of dust they have to inhale while cycling will be considerable.
@abikeesclerosada
3 ай бұрын
I bet on Pogacar, and he doesn't win its going to be a surprise for me. In my opinion, it'll be like the Giro. Everybody will fight for other positions.
@tobiasdencker853
3 ай бұрын
Why is people underrestamating vingegaard so much? If vingegaard is even at 97-98% he can still win the tour
@GaiusPrimusMatius
3 ай бұрын
@@tobiasdencker853...buddy /wtf are u talking???.....Jonas can't be at this level at all what's so ever..... impossible...... IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!.....His injurys were very much serious and if he will be in the first 10 will be a huge success....mark my words!!!
@tobiasdencker853
3 ай бұрын
@@GaiusPrimusMatius he dosn't need to be 100 percent to beat pogacar
@Stoofdog
3 ай бұрын
GO POG!!!! 🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮
@CL-789
3 ай бұрын
Just repeating my suggestion for a newly independent GCN: become an organizer of 3-4 major gravel and road rides in the US. Will he a nice, extra profit center and boost everything else you do as well. GCN Unbound!
@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling
3 ай бұрын
i wonder if it would make sense to do a bike swap on the final stage at the top of col d'eze as it appears to be mostly downhill for the final 13km or so
@deanmc178
3 ай бұрын
a friend got me your tin mug , after my recent heart attack , a fantastic gift
@danwang8825
3 ай бұрын
We’ll also see whether this tough route affects the riders in the Olympics
@Permangor
3 ай бұрын
Jonas win stage 21 and takes the Yellow. Mark take a stage win. Netflix Couldn't wish for more🤛🏻🚴🏻♂️💨
@jayleppanen
3 ай бұрын
Its going to be up to 36 Celcius in Florence this Saturday. It'll be interesting to see how the riders cope with that. Will the tarmac be cooled down by fire department like in 2022?
@janjanssen6922
2 ай бұрын
Matje is the patriarch off the scuad he arrange it. He has the worlds😊
@gurt00
3 ай бұрын
Man i hope that the GC contenders will be close at the last stage so we can get something interesting.... Sadly I doubt the TDF will end on a bang this year! :( Because Tadej is on fire!
@McLovin38FFs
3 ай бұрын
I like the way Si says it’s such a short stage at 140 kms! I’ve never done a 140 km ride in my life……..and I’m 58! Seriously Si?
@melaniamonicacraciun9900
3 ай бұрын
Ready pushing pedals again oh yezzzzzz awesome event fans
@pj9375
3 ай бұрын
Come on Pogi!!!
@mikyatsuarez6596
3 ай бұрын
you both predicted Pogi winning last year, then what happened? It will be the same this year.😃👌
@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte
3 ай бұрын
ohhhhhh yeah
@andrewcockburn7484
3 ай бұрын
Stage 4 has got to be a big target for Pidcock.
@Slowsk1er
3 ай бұрын
Jonas Abrahamsen stage win mark my words
@clunk114
3 ай бұрын
Was pidcocks decent not off the Col de la Croix de Fer? Not the Galibier?
@larsstavenuiter424
3 ай бұрын
i think we are missing simon yates in the GC talk.. right?
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
they were looking at who could win
@larsstavenuiter424
3 ай бұрын
@@PazLeBon but then they do mention gaudu? and not the guy who placed 4th last year?
@kennykaniff
3 ай бұрын
I'm not a fan of Remco but stage 7 will be his day to shine. Normally I'd say he MAY have a chance to take yellow on that stage IF he can keep up with everyone the week leading up to stage 7 but I don't see it happening. Stage 4 goes over 2000m so I think that is when we'll see Remco not able to keep up. But who knows 🤘🏻🏴
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
im sure the one thing he hasnt been working on the last 12 months is long tough climbs eh
@kennykaniff
3 ай бұрын
@@PazLeBon it's not just the long hard climbs. Its when you go above 2000m it's a WHOLE different ball game!!! The body reacts very differently when you're above 2000m. I've seen great riders that can do great climbs but once they hit 2000m in elevation they crumble. That 2000m mark is VERY serious!! It differentiates the boys from the men! 🤘🏻🏴
@benstefanik4683
3 ай бұрын
Does Van de Poel not even come close in your eyes. For me he is one of the men revolutionising cycling, and is hard to look past when it comes to gravel races.
@Allmec
3 ай бұрын
Is Hank washing the bikes on the tour, he never came and did mine so assumed he was getting his kit ready for his washing duties in the peloton…
@Sverting
3 ай бұрын
@gcnracing Kwiatkowski is K-vee-ah-tkov-skee.
@liammerrick6399
3 ай бұрын
Did you mention Ben o Connors gc chances? Maybe I missed that.
@liammerrick6399
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully pog for the win but I hope it's a great fight until the end
@neilmc120
3 ай бұрын
They’re zero as he’s not riding the TDF, he did the Giro instead.
@suhdud4646
3 ай бұрын
Going through 4 countries. Do the riders need visas for each stage held in a different country?
@LarsRyeJeppesen
3 ай бұрын
No.
@nungshipongen457
3 ай бұрын
Simon Yates and Chris harper.. Top 5 and 10
@TBATTIECYCLING
3 ай бұрын
❤
@leonardong8067
3 ай бұрын
Hope this race is s clean one...
@TBATTIECYCLING
3 ай бұрын
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@alexcruzpr
3 ай бұрын
just a suggestion - when doing rider reviews show his face without glasses. Some of us don't recognize the lesser known names. Thank you
@sclarke8927
3 ай бұрын
Can you give info about other riders - i am sure family and friends would like that instead of constant rhetoric of 'who is going to win!'
@johnwestwell2241
3 ай бұрын
I can only assume that you haven't watched the video as plenty of riders were namechecked during the coverage. There isn't the time to mention all 176 riders. Even allowing one minute on each rider would take almost 3 hours. And quite frankly, no one is really interested in most of them - unless they do something during the race. That's the reality of professional sport.
@PazLeBon
3 ай бұрын
@@johnwestwell2241 thought about 240 riders
@ThijsZacharias
3 ай бұрын
Pogi without doubt.
@aemediainc
3 ай бұрын
Go Derek Gee!
@viagensbrasil588
3 ай бұрын
Joao Almeida will be the 2nd best from UAE
@ztevn5210
3 ай бұрын
Not a single mention of Matthieu van der Poel?
@Damien-l9y
3 ай бұрын
Mark Cavendish said this is the most brutal TOUR he has ever seen😜😜😜
@XR4turbo
3 ай бұрын
Upset win for Jorgensen!
@yakekaj
3 ай бұрын
Pog for the win...
@SteakandChains
3 ай бұрын
Sir Mark
@mytinplaterailway
3 ай бұрын
No mention of Simon Yates.
@outtatrex
3 ай бұрын
No Sepp Kuss, such a pity.
@georgehugh3455
3 ай бұрын
While it was fun to see Jumbo win three Grand Tours with three riders last year, I'm "secretly" hoping Pogačar can take all three himself this year....🏆🏆🏆
@rnedisc
3 ай бұрын
As much as I'm a fan of vingegaard I think GC Will be: 1. Pog 2. A Yates.3..... I honestly don't know. Sprints: Jasper disaster and Groenewegen will each get 2 yellow cards in the first stage and have to abandon. Cav, Pedersen and de Lie will eacht win 2 stages. MvdP will win the gravel stage and Wout will win every other non mountain stage and the green jersey.
@AlexWatson-t1f
3 ай бұрын
Pogi will win
@nigelconnellbass8888
3 ай бұрын
Ah lads! I went to buy a tee shirt €30 steep but ok, got to checkout and €14 to ship to Ireland ? 44 for a cotton tee 😮
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