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Second after stage one
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Biniam Girmay - Tour de France
debut: 5/4/03
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In reply to Master_Blaster
Man that means nothing. Biniam will never ever ever ever win the Tour De France.
He is a sprinter, and quite frankly, a fast rouler. Not really a pure sprinter.
The best a sprinter can hope for is to carry the Yellow Jersey. He had a chance today but got beat by a full bike length...that aint close!
There was a split today and only 35 out of the 184 riders came to the line in the first group. He was the only decorated fast man there besides the winner and got beat handily.
He has not had a good year so far. Has raced very little. Plus there are more pure sprinters in this y7ear's race over last year. He will be hard pressed to repeat last year's feat.
If he can win tomorrow's stage he has a chance to wear the Yellow jersey and would be the first Black African to do so. But the climbs tomorrow are too difficult, the climbers will set a strong pace and get rid of the sprinters.
Man that means nothing. Biniam will never ever ever ever win the Tour De France.
He is a sprinter, and quite frankly, a fast rouler. Not really a pure sprinter.
The best a sprinter can hope for is to carry the Yellow Jersey. He had a chance today but got beat by a full bike length...that aint close!
There was a split today and only 35 out of the 184 riders came to the line in the first group. He was the only decorated fast man there besides the winner and got beat handily.
He has not had a good year so far. Has raced very little. Plus there are more pure sprinters in this y7ear's race over last year. He will be hard pressed to repeat last year's feat.
If he can win tomorrow's stage he has a chance to wear the Yellow jersey and would be the first Black African to do so. But the climbs tomorrow are too difficult, the climbers will set a strong pace and get rid of the sprinters.
debut: 12/6/03
83,356 runs
LOL, "...that means nothing."
Bwaaay, I tell you.
'We' keep doing shit like this.
SMDH!
Bwaaay, I tell you.
'We' keep doing shit like this.
SMDH!
debut: 5/4/03
19,700 runs
In reply to JahJah
For the heck f it i decided to do a search....
What i was actually looking for was the little gifts they receive....but that will do....does the abobe sound lile something big?
The time difference in a flat stage is negligible for a sprinter....the Time trial is wednesday, the contenders for the overall win will put at least 4 minutes into the sprinters in that stage alone....no one cares or even gives a second thought to a sprinter who is second after the first stage if that stage was a flat one....
If he had gotten the yellow, by being first, then he would have a yellow jersey to hang in his den forever.
That is big for a sprinter. Otherwise it means nothing in the race hierarchy and means little even for the stage.
Sprinters either win or lose, they do not care about placing!
For the heck f it i decided to do a search....
Tour de France Second Place
The second place finisher in a stage win at the Tour de France is awarded a specific position in the overall standings, but there is no specific title or classification for second place in a single stage. However, the rider who finishes second in a stage gains time advantages and points depending on the type of stage. For example, in time trials, the second place rider will have a time disadvantage relative to the stage winner, while in mass start stages, the second place rider will receive points for the green jersey competition if they are a sprinter.
Additionally, the second place finisher in a stage can also receive a certain amount of prize money, depending on the stage and the organization of the race
The second place finisher in a stage win at the Tour de France is awarded a specific position in the overall standings, but there is no specific title or classification for second place in a single stage. However, the rider who finishes second in a stage gains time advantages and points depending on the type of stage. For example, in time trials, the second place rider will have a time disadvantage relative to the stage winner, while in mass start stages, the second place rider will receive points for the green jersey competition if they are a sprinter.
Additionally, the second place finisher in a stage can also receive a certain amount of prize money, depending on the stage and the organization of the race
What i was actually looking for was the little gifts they receive....but that will do....does the abobe sound lile something big?
The time difference in a flat stage is negligible for a sprinter....the Time trial is wednesday, the contenders for the overall win will put at least 4 minutes into the sprinters in that stage alone....no one cares or even gives a second thought to a sprinter who is second after the first stage if that stage was a flat one....
If he had gotten the yellow, by being first, then he would have a yellow jersey to hang in his den forever.
That is big for a sprinter. Otherwise it means nothing in the race hierarchy and means little even for the stage.
Sprinters either win or lose, they do not care about placing!
debut: 5/4/03
19,700 runs
In reply to JahJah
Another fast search response...
So tell me again what i got wrong in my reply.
You people on this site just get envious of people who know more than you.....particularly when your biases have you believing that you are educated and they are not.....
Lawd.....
In cycling, a sprinter's primary goal is to win the race, particularly in events that end in a sprint. However, the importance of finishing in second place can vary depending on the context and the specific race dynamics. For instance, if a sprinter is part of a breakaway and a stronger sprinter bridges the gap, the rider might have to consider strategies to either eliminate the competitor or accept second place if it's the best possible outcome.
In some cases, a sprinter might focus on securing second place if they believe they cannot win, especially if it provides them with points in a classification or if they are part of a team strategy.
However, generally, sprinters aim for victory, as winning is the ultimate objective in most competitive scenarios. The decision to accept second place often depends on the race situation, the rider's abilities, and the tactics employed during the event.
In some cases, a sprinter might focus on securing second place if they believe they cannot win, especially if it provides them with points in a classification or if they are part of a team strategy.
However, generally, sprinters aim for victory, as winning is the ultimate objective in most competitive scenarios. The decision to accept second place often depends on the race situation, the rider's abilities, and the tactics employed during the event.
Another fast search response...
So tell me again what i got wrong in my reply.
You people on this site just get envious of people who know more than you.....particularly when your biases have you believing that you are educated and they are not.....
Lawd.....
debut: 5/4/03
19,700 runs
In reply to JahJah
I guess you were making fun of master blaster because he backed a black man....
Who knows with you people!
Then be specific.....your post could be interpreted various ways.....and you quoted me. So....
I do not mind people who like propping up those they identify with, happens often with those who do not pay close attention to a certain sport.
The people on this site seem to reward this type of thinking, that you should only support sports if your kind are dominating.
I guess you were making fun of master blaster because he backed a black man....
Who knows with you people!
Then be specific.....your post could be interpreted various ways.....and you quoted me. So....
I do not mind people who like propping up those they identify with, happens often with those who do not pay close attention to a certain sport.
The people on this site seem to reward this type of thinking, that you should only support sports if your kind are dominating.
debut: 5/4/03
19,700 runs
The reason i chose to correct the op is the way he phrased the statement....
That implies standing in the overall. Which is absolutely worthless for a sprinter who will finish hours down on the winner after stage 21.
Now if he said second in firsst stage, for a sprinter like Biniam, it means he is second in the green jersey competition....and if he can take a win before another sprinter, then he would be first.
But that is still secondary to the actual win.
Second after stage one
That implies standing in the overall. Which is absolutely worthless for a sprinter who will finish hours down on the winner after stage 21.
Now if he said second in firsst stage, for a sprinter like Biniam, it means he is second in the green jersey competition....and if he can take a win before another sprinter, then he would be first.
But that is still secondary to the actual win.
debut: 4/5/05
7,713 runs
In reply to Ayenmol
You are taking things too seriously.
Standings after stage two:
1. Mathieu Van der poel
2. Pogacar
3. Vingegaard
71. Girmay
You are taking things too seriously.
Standings after stage two:
1. Mathieu Van der poel
2. Pogacar
3. Vingegaard
71. Girmay
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