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Vuelta a España - Week 1
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:07
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baseballlover312 wrote:
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After that stage i think Froome will win vuelta. On the much longer climbs purito must crack.
Did you wwatch the Giro?
You know, there's a difference between racing against Hesjedal and Scarponi than racing against Froome and Contador, probably the two best climbers at the moment.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:07
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The bigger question now is will Contador's form improve enough by the end of the Vuelta?
"Hopefully in 2 years time I might win the Time Trial and be a credible Time Trial winner because I haven't beaten someone by 2 minutes."
- Bradley Wiggins a few years ago
"It's the Time Trial. The race against the truth!" - Phil Liggett, 2003 Vuelta |
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| 619170 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:09
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baseballlover312 wrote:
619170 wrote:
After that stage i think Froome will win vuelta. On the much longer climbs purito must crack.
Did you wwatch the Giro?
I saw Stelvio but Froome is other level.
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| jt1109 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:12
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I doubt he's worried about the hugh mountains probably the 40km TT were he will be worried judging by the 4min he lost over 45km last year.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:14
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jt1109 wrote:
I doubt he's worried about the hugh mountains probably the 40km TT were he will be worried judging by the 4min he lost over 45km last year.
The TT has a cat 3 climb, and the descent is technical. He'll limit his losses.
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| Wilier |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:15
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Still won't be enough against Froomepokourov. |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:16
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Plus, his TT has improved since last year. And also, he peaked way, way too early then. We all remember his collapse in the final week.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 17:17
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I predict Contadope and Insectifroome will rebound after the rest day. 
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 18:04
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Seems like Bertie forgot something last night 
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| dienblad |
Posted on 23-08-2012 18:49
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sam1196 wrote:
Seems like Bertie forgot something last night
Well, he showed what is normal for a rider who hasn't raced for 6 months. Think he is doing a great job. He sayed he had cramps because of dehydration and couldn't follow Rodriguez and Froome.
I believe he'll get in better shape in the last week. At least, he has showed the most guts of all riders, with numerous (unsuccesful) attacks. And I prefer that above the way Rdriguez is riding: wheelsucking until the last couple of hundred metres and then sprinting...... Not my favourite kind of riding.
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| Rzrassman |
Posted on 23-08-2012 19:08
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Reminded Me of the TDF.Sky team running strong.No one going early like the last time allowing FROOME to get his guys up nad maintain high pace.Eventually grounding out most guys including BERTI,BALA (suprised to see).Interesting to see what happen after the timetrial |
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 19:15
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dienblad wrote:
sam1196 wrote:
Seems like Bertie forgot something last night
Well, he showed what is normal for a rider who hasn't raced for 6 months. Think he is doing a great job. He sayed he had cramps because of dehydration and couldn't follow Rodriguez and Froome.
I believe he'll get in better shape in the last week. At least, he has showed the most guts of all riders, with numerous (unsuccesful) attacks. And I prefer that above the way Rdriguez is riding: wheelsucking until the last couple of hundred metres and then sprinting...... Not my favourite kind of riding.
I know he was more human today  I don't think you can blame Rodriguez' style today because it was like suicide to go earlier when Henao and Uran were doing the pace.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 23-08-2012 21:22
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This is going to be an interesting battle for the win... 
Rest in Peace Wouter Weylandt and Xavi Tondo 
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| fickman |
Posted on 23-08-2012 21:36
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In other news, Igor Antón new officially Name is: Igor "no tenÃa buenas sensaciones" Antón. Why doesnt this guy just admit that he is not able anymore to climb with the bests??? 
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 21:46
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He was in 2010. But what changed from there? He didn't change team, he didn't change name, he didn't change number. So, what did change?
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 21:48
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His climbing ability.
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| jt1109 |
Posted on 23-08-2012 23:20
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Miguel98 wrote:
He was in 2010. But what changed from there? He didn't change team, he didn't change name, he didn't change number. So, what did change?
His choice of steak
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| RedDisciple |
Posted on 23-08-2012 23:33
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Contador will bounce back, and he will shoot with silver bullets. |
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| pcm2009fan |
Posted on 23-08-2012 23:55
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RedDisciple wrote:
Contador will bounce back, and he will shoot with silver bullets.
It'll take more than El Pistorelo's Bullets to stop Froome pumping the blood (or whatever aliens produce) around his otherworldly body. Besides it sure didn't seem to stop LeMond...
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| RedDisciple |
Posted on 24-08-2012 00:02
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pcm2009fan wrote:
RedDisciple wrote:
Contador will bounce back, and he will shoot with silver bullets.
It'll take more than El Pistorelo's Bullets to stop Froome pumping the blood (or whatever aliens produce) around his otherworldly body. Besides it sure didn't seem to stop LeMond...
We will see my friend, we will see. |
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