Tour de France

Have all the teams been announced, and if so where can one find them?

No, not yet - must be any day now though.

I believe that some teams (Sky, for example) have already given a good indication of who will be in their teams.

Really cannot understand Sky trying to support two GC contenders (I say 'contenders' but Thomas has no chance). It so rarely works in their favour as it just divides resources.

Ian - Nairo Quintana

Goldie - Chris Froome

TtDa - Romain Bardet

Kennine - Alberto Contador

Pliers - Marcel Kittel

Runrig - Fabio Aru

SteveL - Richie Porte

HughR - Tejay Van Garderen

Nellie - Warren Barguil

David (DSB) - undecided / lost in France?

Any more takers?

Not lost in France quite yet.  Suppose to be going tomorrow, but car isn't fixed yet.  It's all a bit of a nightmare!  As for who I'm going for in the Tour de France..... haven't got a clue!! 

David 

Sky have published their team, and I think that GT is there to try and do a similar job as CF did for Wiggins.

Sky have published their team, and I think that GT is there to try and do a similar job as CF did for Wiggins.

Except that Froome was a better rider than Wiggo and could have won, if not for team orders.

Thomas, on the other hand, is nowhere near the same league as Froome.

Ian - Nairo Quintana

Goldie - Chris Froome

TtDa - Romain Bardet

Kennine - Alberto Contador

Pliers - Marcel Kittel

Runrig - Fabio Aru

SteveL - Richie Porte

HughR - Tejay Van Garderen

Nellie - Warren Barguil

David (DSB) - undecided / lost in France?

Any more takers?

Not lost in France quite yet.  Suppose to be going tomorrow, but car isn't fixed yet.  It's all a bit of a nightmare!  As for who I'm going for in the Tour de France..... haven't got a clue!! 

David 

David,

I really hope that you get the car sorted and manage to enjoy your holiday.

For the Tour, may I suggest:

Pierre Rolland - French rider, lots of promise.

Richie Porte - nice Australian lad, previously supported Froome, not my choice for a win but some like to think he could.

Thibault Pinot - another French rider with a lot of promise.

The choice, as they say, is yours.......

Not Richie Porte - I've backed him!

Whoops sorry Steve.....brain fade!

The teams have been announced - here

Make your choice quick and be a part of the biggest and best sporting event in the world!

Thanks Ian. There's a chat about the race at 9:00 tonight on BBC Radio 5

Sky & Movistar line-ups look so so strong.

BMC and Astana too, but Porte and Aru will have to deliver or VanGarderan and Nibali will split their teams.

Is it just me, or does Contador look a little exposed.

All things being equal, got to be Froome or Quintana for GC

I am disappointed GreenEdge are resting Chaves after the Giro. Adam Yates has the opportunity there.

Can't wait, everything that football isn't.