Chris Froome: The Greatest Comeback In Cycling History? | Giro d'Italia 2018 | Stage 19 Highlights

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[@aleksandarignjatovic3130]

So far he is successful doing Armstrong. Hopefully he will end up like him too

[@thomasalltibest]

Dear ES can you please share the full stage? This is one of the greatest moments i new cycling history.

[@gmaming7959]

@@aleksandarignjatovic3130 don't listen to the jealous french

[@richardstoner866]

Please show the proper whole stage including the crucial descent too

[@anononomous]

Feel bad for the editor that had the job of cutting this down to 5min.

[@Ewane]

anononomous definitely difficult.Hopefully the 5 hour proper highlights package will come out soon.

[@billyray1172]

5min does not do it justice. A fucking awesome ride!

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Froomes ride IMO was the greatest stage ever ridden. The planning and build up to this to get his weight right, the feeding right and the execution of a solo 80km mountain TT at the end...just astonishing. This is why he is the complete GC rider.

[@koopalibrary]

Amazing ride, but greatest stage ever ridden? That's a bit of an exaggeration. Eddy Merckx rode some crazy stages, not to mention pre world war participants heroics.

[@michadebicki6534]

@@koopalibrary or miraculous wins by Charly Gaul, angel of the mountains.

[@nassiglutt6587]

Nah roid landis massive minutes overhaul was the greatest. That was inhumane🙅

[@AdamButlerphotography]

Bernard Hinault winning the 1980 Giro on the Stelvio pass with team mate Jean-René Bernadeau was tactically even better IMO.

[@henriksrensen3220]

Froome motor doping

[@Ouzkp]

One of the best stages ever raced

[@TehFelis]

what a stage mark

[@Ewane]

Tommy Wiseau agreed

[@thesoultwins72]

+Tommy Wiseau…..spot on and that's what makes the Giro so special!

[@creddesignmatters6855]

It was very good; although in Stage 11 from Grenoble to Orcières Merlette (134 km) in the 1971 Tour, Luis Ocaña took nearly 6 minutes out of Lucien Van Impe and almost 9 minutes out of Eddy, not to mention Joop Zoetemelk, Gösta Pettersson, Bernard Thévenet (all Grand Tour Winners, noting Thévenet’s, eerr ‘medical situations’ since… It is generally accepted (Merckx has stated so himself) that if Ocana didn’t crash coming down The Mente on Stage 14 (there was a massive thunderstorm and many came down), forcing him to abandon, that Ocana would have won the Tour...

[@stanmoroney8730]

Yip, that`s the issue for me. Absolutely brilliant......

[@luckyspurs]

Only Chris Froome could even think of an 80 km time trial.

[@michealissa1638]

Pogacar ???

[@diogodias1047]

@michealissa1638In 2018 races were different, 80km solo back then was an unbelievable thing

[@ethangodridge6833]

I never get tired of watching this. Seen it too many times.

[@luigidipalma5039]

Froome takes it to the next level doing something epic..... It is not about getting leadership but how he managed this amazing stage! Team sky perfect!

[@Tim-K.]

I’m a Dumoulin fan but I got to say that Froome is a legend and deserves to win the Giro after this class performance and you need a lot of balls to do this and this was the best stage I’ve ever seen (based on Froome’s performance) (and I’m a fan of Froome since he was beginning to get good in service of Wiggins but I’m more fan of Dumoulin because I’m Dutch and his the perfect model of how a sportsman needs to be)

[@zelcs2721]

You are wrong, son.

[@felroberto]

You do not need balls for that. Yo need the right combination of epo

[@bitchoflivingblah]

@@felroberto We know by analysis of the stage that Froome won on the descents, all you need is skill and a bucketful of balls to make up time there - which he had.

[@rotwart]

Doumoulin "is the perfect model of how a sportsman needs to be" LOL - he literally loses every big race he enters - he is the opposite of perfect.

[@bitchoflivingblah]

@@rotwart Nah, He's won a Grand Tour, he's a UCI World Champion in the time trial discipline, to me, he's a dictionary definition of a great sportsman. You could have said the same for Sagan after he won the world championships then spent a while coming in second. He was just learning what it is to be marked. A perfect sportman/woman doesn't have to win every time, they just have to perform to the very best of their potential. It's something by the way I aspire to, I know I won't win most races, but the attainment of sporting perfection is something which would be truly an enlightening experience - you know the joy of enjoying sport.

[@Fattimithy]

I’d never watched a live cycling stage/race before, I noticed the giro was on and had it on in the background as I worked… It just so happened to be this stage. Now I’m a cycling fan, and will be for life. Amazing.

[@jimu1590]

Froome Incredible! Let's hope he can come back from that shocking injury. If anyone can Chris can! !

[@colincanyon2519]

He's a legend and one of the most decent blokes the sport has ever seen and all they can do around the world is tear strips off him!! Don't let them grind ya down! Respect Chris Froome!!

[@colincanyon2519]

@M570 So true..

[@mebrahtomhabtu8439]

What an outstanding ride by the Kenyan born British superstar Chris Froome ,,,He's such a strong bike racer and super talented even mentally …..

[@philbo459]

Without any doubt the greatest sporting achievement I've ever witnessed: the teamwork, the timing, the sheer grit. And they said Team Sky was boring!

[@fabiorinaldi5203]

Team sky was usually boring, but in this stage it became the funniest team of ever

[@revenone1077]

@@fabiorinaldi5203 Remember a lot of the other teams just sat back and never attacked Sky, Movistar especially were always so negative but it was always Sky called boring.

[@notverygtoindeed]

I have come back to watch this stage countless times. What an amazing ride from Froome, incredible..

[@user-zp3xc4to1t]

same for me as well, this one attack probably beats the 4 tour wins, we all said he was sooo boring, this was the answer to us and it is brilliant

[@Mick_English]

I watched it all live. Just Epic never to be forgotten. Making History. Well done Team Sky.

[@RHP-pw8xt]

Still watch this in amazement. Super human, super ballsy, the difference between a born winner and the rest.

[@unciclistacontraelsistema8620]

Super motorbike...pure cheat...and doped, of course...

[@bijouxroyal7996]

This is what makes cycling so amazing,wonderful giro,yates now nowere to be found and now froome somewere at the top of the giro 2018 simply wonderful

[@bijouxroyal7996]

Concrete Head i hope he is clean even if i doubt😥

[@balloe3466]

Hands down the craziest ride I've ever seen! This definetely puts a big stamp on Froomes accomplishments.

[@marshy316]

Should have uploaded the whole stage. One huge highlight. Unbelievable to watch

[@billyray1172]

Couldn't agree more. 5 mins in no where near enough to capture the immensity of this stage and Froome's effort on it.

[@krisbowditch827]

Froomey Friday bonanza 💪💪💪💪💪 the best Friday in sport ever ... was a pleasure to witness this event ... absolutely brilliant... Chris froomey stamped himself into legendary status .. 🥂⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏🦏👊👊👊👊👊

[@Gallyga]

As a Brit loved this, but still felt for Tom at the same time. Froome was just out this world that day, chapeau.

[@paulcoffield2102]

The greats often produce one or two moments throughout their career that just transcend their sport entirely. This was Froome's. One of the greatest things I've ever seen in Pro Cycling.

[@darwinism18]

There's a discrepancy on the distance. Add another 1,5 km to the 80.3, the moment Froome signs his entrance at the temple of the cycling greatest, because during the night before one landslide blocked the original track, so the organizers decided to avoid it by adding the 1,5 km mentioned before.

[@surajssubramanian7327]

Surely the greatest comeback in cycling history. Froome is a 4 times tour winner,giro and vuelta winner. He deserves a knighthood soon

[@shane-irish]

Dont call me surely

[@ZonZorZerx]

Beautiful. What a victory for the sport. Chris Froome, you magnificent beast.

[@LuckyLuke980]

Today was an epic historical race. Kudos to Froomey he pulled a rabbit out of a hat on this stage.

[@DadArmy1209]

This guy....respect from me,forever.Years gone by,but this is forever

[@znmo0nlight]

Those who are saying that this isn't possible. This was Dumoulin's fault. He didn't chase when he could have made back the gap. He should have covered Froome's attack because he's the only main rider and the other guys are honestly no GC contenders. Froome mostly created the gap on the descent and into the flat section. Dumoulin gave away too much time on the descent and then had too much work to do on the flat before the final climb, then on the final climb he ran out of gas. He wasted too much time waiting for the other guys in his pack to help but they had no reason to help him chase hard, they are happy with just getting GT podiums. That Reichenbach guy was finished, he was only making them lose time to Froome when he was doing his turns.

[@kimjongdonald950]

Exactly Dumoulin has been pushing himself hard since week 1, Froome was chilling earlier last week after losing time. He had nothing to lose.

[@napomania]

@@kimjongdonald950 that's right. such a strange GIro for Froome, because in the start he was not in great shape. then he crashed down. but then he found a really good form, every day even more. but the team sky was a masterpiece. globally

[@MotRi1986]

@@napomania I think Froome crashed on the reconnaissance of the prologue and that was clearly affecting his form for the first half of the Giro.

[@napomania]

@@MotRi1986 he crashed even in another stage, during a wet climb

[@MotRi1986]

@@napomania he stated in another video that he felt uncomfortable on the bike for the first 9-10 stages after the initial crash. He was riding badly from a technical standpoint and this led to the crash you mentioned. This is definitely not unheard of, its actually really impressive that he managed to get back to his normal self during a grand tour.

[@МиронТихон]

Фруми великий гонщик, одно удовольствие смотреть этот этап и вспоминать, как это было. Сейчас он травмирован, но я верю, что фруми ещё возьмёт титул на туре. Восстановись и победи.

[@artificiallift9110]

Best race I've ever watched 😵😵

[@christophCymru]

Up there with if not the best stage win of all time.. woth the significance of what Froome needed to do to win the GC... The balls to do it and personal and team execution..Hero

[@dantealighieri5119]

This is the most impressive and incredible come back of all time, love watching this time and time again. These are exceedingly talented pro cyclists behind that were made to look pedestrian. Absolute legend, take a bow Mr Froome. Chapeau!

[@marcingluszek632]

He went full "Floyd Landis" at this stage 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@unciclistacontraelsistema8620]

And full electric motorbike...😂

[@mark98f]

I miss so much fromey epic stages

[@ElectricNpl]

Yes, we all miss a real generational cheater.

[@OmarTan]

BEST GIRO STAGE EVER!!

[@richardtuero64]

Binda,coppi,Gaul...

[@balintbodis778]

We are lucky to see him, GREATEST!

[@simpson-qk6yd]

froom sprinting like sagan but on an 8% slope, good job froomy, leaving the others grind behind you

[@JoeBleasdaleReal]

Once in a lifetime. Never seen anything like it.

[@peterslegers6121]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jprEkqOJeZ1oiaM Floyd Landis 2006 Tour de France, stage 17.

[@CarlosRuiz-hr3sz]

One of the best 5 stages in the last 10 years

[@garethbread]

My faith has restored. 7/ top 9 comments are positive 😁😁😁😁

[@NPJohn100]

THE DOG IS BACK - what a legend!!

[@georgemcmullen7401]

What an amazing performance can’t believe he won the stage and is in pink 🔥🔥

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Froome is just a beast. What a climb and sole breakaway. Feel sorry for Yates but he is cooked.

[@rossfripp4503]

One of, if not the, most exciting and amazing races I've ever watched. That was a ride of biblical proportions by Chris Froome. Gotta feel for Yates. The way his form is going, I can't see Froome losing pink. Laugh at all those slating him for the asthma case, if he had done something absolutely terrible, then he would be banned now. Secondly, it isn't a performance enhancing drug, especially when he's been regularly taking it. Well done to Froome!

[@TommyCarstensen]

Ross Fripp I actually think the 2000 Armstrong, 1996 Riis, 2006 Landis performances were greater.

[@si5253]

Awesome ride, and Simon Yates in his pre race predictions for BBC said this was what would happen and that Froome would win this stage in this manner.

[@petebuck9889]

Wow, what a stage , that man is a true legend , unbelievable, congratulations to Chris Froome, nobody can say that was boring. Come on Froomey smash it tomorrow and it's yours

[@ynslife]

Chris Froome is a living legend

[@daoletto2]

This is the day I really considered Froome one of the greats. Sounds ridiculous after four Tour de France but this is another level

[@jaydeebernardo7702]

Chris Froome is a monster! Incredible!

[@pascalsmid2806]

Yes. A doping monster

[@jasonfrancis1207]

What annoys me about people saying how could they let him race is that technically this case should've been confidential so no one would've actually known

[@PatkaBoy831]

.. and that makes it alright, eh?..

[@SpawnMeister666]

@@PatkaBoy831 How many other riders are out there having also posted 'adverse' findings? We don't know - because it's confidential. Froome's result was leaked deliberately to discredit him, but it just spurred him onto greater things

[@nickhartwell8053]

Utterly incredible......never seen anything like it in modern times. Feel terrible for Yatesy though.......genuinley thought he had the Giro in the bag after the TT, not looked where he is now in GC, id guess outside of top 25? Spectacular from Froome though, wow!

[@looseleftie]

People forget, that Froome got something like 38 sec up on Doumolin to the top of the climb, but put more than a minute plus on him on the descent.. That is some descending... He really is the complete pro cyclist... Coming from Mitchelton-Scott follower.. The asthma saga, well, who really knows. I know that when I use my asthma puffer either before or during a ride, it doesn't improve times, it just makes it more comfortable in breathing.. Does it give benefits in higher dosages??? The jury is out, the regrettable thing is the UCI and it's handling, or lack of.. Inconsistant!

[@MrQuicky2407]

Highlights too short to show the magnitude of the ride by froome.

[@nancydorff1583]

I want to feel the same high he gets when his turbo starts. just amazing

[@johnnyclark87]

This is comeback story is on a par with, if not greater that Liverpool in Istanbul. Written of at halftime, both Froome and Liverpool, only to rally and come back to win. Unbelievable sport

[@noch21Gramm]

clean or not. this was one of the most remarkable performances in cycling history. in the history of the sport there werent too many to do what that man just did. clean or not.

[@johnmcpartland2661]

Almost forgot to watch this today.

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

chris is definitely a cycling great, no matter what others assume about him (hint, tabloid media is just there to sensationalise stories to make money). one thing i am very curious about though is how/when is chris going to taper for the tdf? personally i would expect that keeping this sort of performance level up until perhaps 2 or 3 weeks before the tour and then taper down would be best, but then i am no expert.

[@dev1ce888]

I can't believe people are disrespecting this man already. People do really forget you once you're past prime

[@unciclistacontraelsistema8620]

What a cheater, Chris "Fraud" Froome...😂

[@like_a_fig]

I cant believe this stage. Im shoking in Korea

[@AndiiRL]

so happy that not all of the comments here are "dope"

[@tkf3478]

OMG. Did this just happened. Chris F took over the lead. Oh my world. Still can't believe it. What a ride from Chris. Ladies and gentleman, I introduce to you, the champ Chris Froome. He's one of his kind. Breath taking ride. Respect Chris 👍

[@olivergarner6342]

Plainfieldbutcher hahahah are you serious? Since the Vuelta Froome is being followed up by every doctor and by every cycling organisation, do you think he would take doping if he was being watched all the time? I love cycling and i cycle at myself, i have astma and some days you need to use your puffers more then other days, you are just another incompetent idiot.

[@tkf3478]

Oliver Garner Well said bro.👍

[@tkf3478]

Plainfieldbutcher So he has good lawyers hence he's cheating. Do you hear yourself. Sounded funny. Please give credit where it's due man. Moreover, he's innocent until proven guilty. Enough said about this cheating nonesense please. Of course your view is your view. But I respectfully and totally disagree with you.

[@UnseenSpirit]

Plainfieldbutcher everybody is different when it comes to asthma

[@freshb.1502]

I totally agree with Plainfieldbutcher. Chris froome uses drugs and should be banned. Hm the think is he was pretty bad at the other stages and sudenlly he is so fucking good. Nobody can tell me that froome is clean.

[@francescoderosa707]

Speriamo torni così l'anno prossimo 💪🏻🤞🏻

[@MsArgentana]

Fantastico superman Froome

[@WildPhotoShooter]

This was one of the greatest stages in grand tour history, it will be remembered in cycling history forever.

[@TommyCarstensen]

WildPhotoShooter As will Floyd Landis in the 2006 TdF. He shouldn't be allowed to race by the UCI, but he probably bribed someone. Froome has the best doctors this year. Chapeau to the doctors for this stage victory!

[@colinoverton8897]

Nibali made up similar time at the end of the 2016. Thee difference in this race was that several of the contenders didn't lose 5 minutes they lost 30 minutes.

[@samuelbino7915]

Listen. Those casting doubt on froome soloing 80km. Look who he is up against. In terms of climbing he has no real competitor at the giro. Yates has done what he has done in every grand tour and faded in the 3rd week. He blew himself up in the time trial. Dumoulin can hang on yes but has been pushed by Yates so hard he couldn't hang on. No nibali, no Quintana, no valverde equals no serious opposition. Sky have waited 2 weeks for this stage. They blew the whole race apart before froome even set off. It's just taking advantage of your strengths and your rivals weaknesses.

[@Assertivelife]

Samuel Holley why are people still talking about Quintana? Froome gets the help and wins races. How many other teams work as effectively as Sky? Seems like a lot of those teams just out there to look pretty and not out to win.

[@finnersz]

Yeah people have just made their minds up already that Froome is guilty and nothing will change that unfortunately. Classic stubborn human nature. Shame really.

[@waybright1992]

plus froome is one of the best descenders in the world . he made up most of the time descending . meanwhile dumoulin is waiting for reichenbach .

[@cyclingnut2122]

You sir, are STUPID, and completely taken in, take ya head out of ya arse and take a real look at this fake sport, Landis, Armstrong, Wiggins Froome, and now Geraint Thomas all cheaters, after all we have been through it's hard to believe that people still follow this sport have we learned nothing over the last 15-20 years, Ullrich,Riis,Pantani,Armstrong, Evans, Wiggins and Froome, don't be taken in by these arseholes.

[@cyclingnut2122]

@@finnersz it all comes out at some point an iam sure e will be scrubbing team sky riders of the list of tour,giro and vuelta winners and tossing them in the bin with the rest of the disgraced riders (twats)

[@adam7597]

To all those saying Froome is a cheat. A) Obviously he was able to win this easily, there was no competition, even Tom D was able to stay with that other group and as far as elite climbers go, he doesn't even feature. B) If you think with all the extra attention and extra tests he gets he'd still be able to get away with drug use you're an idiot or just removing any logic and just saying what you want to be true. Get over it, he's better than everyone else and when there's no other competition he's miles better.

[@russouk]

When clear winners appear in sport theres alway some a hole that says they cheat...not once has chris been ever proven to be cheating....in fact he goes out of his way to show his stats whenever possible...great sportsman and women who are clean will always get this shit....doubt many brits said he cheats always the french lol

[@0kojack0]

russell morgan extra attention and extra drug tests? Lance Armstrong never once failed a drug test and is the most tested athlete on the planet..... look how that turned out. Don’t be so delusional

[@valuxlevelux5618]

Or maybe you are lurred and organisation knows whats going on but does nothing bc of money.

[@valuxlevelux5618]

Well, I've watched many of "Froome epic moments" and they all look the same ; weird, so effortless, faster then possible. How is he even capable of getting away of 30 meters in a few seconds from the best cyclist in the world ? 1:06 is impossible

[@unciclistacontraelsistema8620]

Cheat, pure cheat...motorbike...

[@cdwilson12]

Best stage win and performance of all time by Froome here. Disagree all you like. This Froome is the GOAT - descends and climbs. No chance!!

[@urbanrider7981]

If that was Armstrong we all would be laughing and saying no way.

[@dickmartino9933]

What a performance.

[@luisparedes1142]

Outstanding!

[@anthonymillington5530]

Epic, love watching it again !.

[@Shrimp0kUgel]

What's the gear ratio Froome is riding at, with such a high cadence? Or is he just going fast uphill?

[@bonvoyage5377]

I believe he was using a compact..34/50 with 12 /28 on the back...theres a vid somewhere on YT with Lance Armstrong on this very subject

[@stefansavastre702]

INCREDIBLE!

[@vinm300]

Froome's asthma didn't bother him today : he must have had a few big puffs on his powerful steroid inhaler.

[@sorinpanagatos7680]

vinm300 Are you boot?

[@vinm300]

Sorin, I'm only repeating Froome's own words ,"Chris Froome took several puffs on his inhaler to avoid coughing ". If you think it sounds implausible that's your problem.

[@carmelaonofrietti7297]

Adoro atleti asmatici che riescono a fare sport e a lavorare a questi livelli.

[@Dnelr39697]

Amazing ride, holy god

[@tonyfranklin8306]

The big names were too busy playing it safe and marking each other and let Froome off the hook earlier when he was still recovering from his crash. if they had taken advantage when he was clearly feeling ropey and attacked him there is no way that Froome would have being able to keep and and wouldn't have won the race overall. Also Froome won this not just in the attack going up but actually in the way he descended quicker than everyone else.

[@louiswoodgate4513]

Amazing stage!

[@somersetfan1]

Even though Dumoulin was the only top-tier opponent, Chris Froome has cemented his place in history today.

[@TommyCarstensen]

somersetfan1 What Floyd Landis did in collaboration with his doctors in the 2006 TdF was equally impressive. I'm really impressed what the doctors can achieve these days.

[@lukesmalley2937]

I love how froomes been cleared but people still complain because they don't support him.

[@axol1238]

That was what happened when Simon Yates didn't keep a bl**dy lid on it! Second time's the charm! 🏁🚲

[@walterclements7968]

I dont like froome but this was an incredible stage to watch

[@millsshumps1968]

I guess questions will asked about Froome's performance on that stage. He literally just destroyed the competition on that attack. Seeing everyone just struggling on that climb and then froome just lights up his high cadence afterburners.

[@billyray1172]

It's a team sport and Sky are the strongest team and Froome is able to capitalise on their strength like no other rider could!

[@kimjongdonald950]

What competition? Froome is a world class rider up against a bunch of second rate riders. Dumoulin is the only one who can even slightly challenge him, but he can't really because Froome is basically a superior version of him and of course you'd lose to a superior version of yourself.

[@stanmoroney8730]

Amazing to watch, as it has was described by the commentators. He just moved through the gears and pulled away, when everyone else just folded. Looks fresh in the post interviews as well, I think he might win it

[@eddytjhia1131]

Look like team sky putting a good teamwork, froome probably conserving a strength for this stage win, think this is team sky race tactics.

[@oegromov]

he has the best prescription drugs..

[@davecrowley6690]

Go for this tactic today Pog in TDF!! Nowt to lose.Your still the MAIN MAN!!!

[@krisbowditch827]

Charlton Kirby brilliant commentary 👍👍👍👍👍👍 the voice of cycling 🚴‍♀️ 🙏🙏🙏

[@acelerarodrigues4656]

Simplesmente uma das mais loucas aventuras de um ciclista. Estava a mais de 3 minutos do 1.º. Ou seja, ou arriscava e perdia ou ganhava tudo. Neste caso Ganhou tudo...

[@gabbuzzo4536]

Froome in Giro 2018: this is the greatest comeback in cycling history Nibali in Giro 2016: hold my beer

[@andreduarte7942]

My good! Great froome amazing 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@robertthebruce7805]

Gosh !! Chris Froome went up that mountain like an express train, as if he was on rocket fuel. Hmm.....

[@roquefortaddict]

No need for the question mark in the title. It IS the greatest comeback ever, end of.

[@vladja111]

AMAZING!

[@craig3141]

Chapeau!

[@Peterkramer929]

The other riders didn't have asthma: not fair.

[@fireinpoe9317]

what the f... I still cant believe what I just watched LOL, omg wtf a lot of action..

[@renemadsen1811]

Legendary

[@williamwellington8668]

And the beeb still don't recognise true talent. One of only 3 people to hold all 3 grand tours at the same time. Shame on the BBC for not giving him Sports Personality 2018. Geraint Thomas won for TdeF victory but not even getting a mention is , quite frankly disgustingly hypocritical.

[@braindrain8922]

And they gave the award to Farah a few years ago , a man with lots of dirt on him. But we cannot pick on him for various reasons..

[@wastaggio]

The dawg has made it

[@AftershockPS3]

trek rider show his power av 300 watts but finished after froome 45 minute Question is How much watt on chris froome produce on stage 19 ? 1,000 watts av on stage 19 ???????