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| chrica04 |
Posted on 26-08-2009 15:57
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And you think Gesink has a great chance?
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| issoisso |
Posted on 26-08-2009 16:05
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ember wrote:
I have to say like the danes: Where is Fuglsang? 
He was in the list, but apparently I also didn't paste him. sorry 
I really hate this poll system. You should be able to just paste a list of options
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 26-08-2009 16:20
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Basso for me - though if Evans is back on the Dekker juice, then he should do well. 
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| niconico |
Posted on 26-08-2009 16:22
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Guido Mukk wrote:
Basso for me..I just don't like Valverde..
I've felt the same way. Valverde and GT just doesn't match. But facing facts, he has finished 2nd here and this is no Tour de France (which he will NEVER win, or podium in), and like Sanchez he hasn't raced any of the two other big ones and eventhough Sammy is sublime, I'd pick Valverde over him any day.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 26-08-2009 16:48
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Cyclingnews' usual anglophone-centric articles are as funny as ever.
Here's an excerpt on Evans.
After a super-successful Tour campaign in 2007, where he won the hearts of fans world-over as an under-dog taking on the mighty Astana
Yes, he had terrific battles with Astana in 2007. Astana really were a threat in that Tour 
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| KurtinSC |
Posted on 26-08-2009 16:49
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ruben wrote:
You honoustly believe Horner can be a Vuelta winner?
I'm sorry, but no. Simple no. And yes I have seen the Giro.
I voted for Horner... and I think he has no chance.
But he's one of my favorite riders (in terms of personality) and has been a tireless helper over the course of his career. It looks like he might (depending on Vino) actually get a shot to lead a GT team... so I had to vote for him.
But again... in reality I think he's got no shot. Perhaps if EVERYTHING goes well... a top 5, but more likely a top 10 is a realistic goal.
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| ember |
Posted on 26-08-2009 16:54
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ruben wrote:
Woa. Easy now. Fuglsang was not even in the top 5 of the Dauphine and already worsening in the last mountain stage. Your best hope is that he keeps a good level during 3 weeks and finish top 10
I just have a good "stomach-feeling" for him in this Vuelta, I know he is going to do well, eventhough he hasn't ridden the hard mountainstages, or prepared specially for the most important climbs in this Vuelta... 
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 26-08-2009 18:41
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Evans...
My bet goes to the most famous alegated wheel-sucker on the international peloton
EDIT: Wait why Danielson and not Vandevelde?
Edited by Gustavovskiy on 26-08-2009 18:45
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| chrica04 |
Posted on 26-08-2009 18:49
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Vande Velde isn't going to win it.
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| issoisso |
Posted on 26-08-2009 18:51
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Gustavovskiy wrote:
Evans...
My bet goes to the most famous alegated wheel-sucker on the international peloton
EDIT: Wait why Danielson and not Vandevelde?
Because Garmin haven't officially released a startlist for the Vuelta....but they have released one for the Tour of Missouri and Vande Velde is on it.
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 26-08-2009 19:35
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Anton is also interesting man..he was real bad in TdF (that is good sign)..was super before the crash one year ago. I would like to but him inside top 6 (I was ready to say top 5..but that 5th, belongs to Gesink..)
Edited by Guido Mukk on 26-08-2009 19:35
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| ruben |
Posted on 26-08-2009 19:37
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chrica04 wrote:
And you think Gesink has a great chance?
Of winning? No, not at all.
For top 5? Yes definately. Last year he was 7th at only 55 seconds of Valverde (5th) and 5 seconds of Rodriguez (6th)
The number 3 (Sastre) was only 2 minutes in front.
This year he has been stronger than last year all the time. So I would say top 5 is a very real goal for him.
Oh and Gesink would definately have a bigger chance of winning than Horner at any rate. But they both won't win
Edited by ruben on 26-08-2009 19:39
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| ember |
Posted on 26-08-2009 20:30
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I think Gesink stands a good chance in winning this, at least a podium, in my eyes he is one of the 3 best climbers in the field, so if Gesink can make a solo, and get away from the "favourite group" early on f. ex. the Sierra Nevada stage, he will be very dangerous.
And I would have loved an overall win from Gesink, he seems like a great guy.
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| Ildabaoth |
Posted on 26-08-2009 20:34
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Is there a possibility Evans changes his priorities and focus on La Vuelta instead of WC? This is one of his last opportunities to win a GT and, actually, I'd like to see him winning.
Disclaimer: The above post reflects just the personal opinion of the author and not a fact. But if you read it, you must accept it as the ultimate truth.
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 26-08-2009 22:15
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issoisso wrote:
Gustavovskiy wrote:
Evans...
My bet goes to the most famous alegated wheel-sucker on the international peloton
EDIT: Wait why Danielson and not Vandevelde?
Because Garmin haven't officially released a startlist for the Vuelta....but they have released one for the Tour of Missouri and Vande Velde is on it.
Right... I saw a list where he was included hence the question
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| aavf |
Posted on 27-08-2009 02:37
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3 followed days with ESP cat climb finishes is impressive. The win contest is between Valv, Basso (voted) and Sanchez.
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| MikeSurb |
Posted on 27-08-2009 06:10
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For any Americans like myself who don't get the chance to watch much cycling, La Vuelta will be covered live and in full on universalsports.com, 10 A.M will be our start time here 
"We will continue to attack, even if we die in the process."
-A. Schleck
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| ruben |
Posted on 27-08-2009 11:06
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aavf wrote:
3 followed days with ESP cat climb finishes is impressive. The win contest is between Valv, Basso (voted) and Sanchez. And Evans (I think)
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| aavf |
Posted on 27-08-2009 23:57
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ruben wrote:
aavf wrote:
3 followed days with ESP cat climb finishes is impressive. The win contest is between Valv, Basso (voted) and Sanchez. And Evans (I think)
Evans was my first pick but so much mountain doesn't plays in his and his team favor. Also he having the relax approach (can also be good thing), his goal is worlds and Lombardia, he will decide what to do of the vuelta after the big mountain stages.
Edited by aavf on 27-08-2009 23:57
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 28-08-2009 01:00
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Well I guess that with the startlist advanced, there's nobody able to dominate the mountain stages in a Contador or Sastre way (maybe with the exception of Mosquera), so I think it'll come up to the stage racer with most fitness left.
I think Basso, Gesink or Cobo should be given the favouritism as they theoretically got more fuel in their legs. On the other hand you can never discount Evans or the Schlecks. But I don't believe it'll be Sammy's or Piti's turn to take the GC home. Whoever told you they can win a GT probably still believes in Santa Claus
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