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| cio93 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 07:54
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PCM 14 really wants us to get rid of it.
A shame Demare just missed out on bonus seconds it looks like he lacked only 50 metres more road. If there's the same peloton size on stage 2, those would've been crucial.
Obviously I hope for attacks though (unless our good SP across our puncheurs means we swarm into the lower Top 10 through place addition). At least no stupid break with another strong guy from a team close to us in the rankings, please...
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| Mhaley45 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 09:40
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After Stage 1 AMEX-Navigon looks tired from their efforts in the Tour of Britian. Taborre got in the break, but with such a short race the peloton swallowed him up.
Montreal is another day.
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| Margh Norway |
Posted on 03-11-2015 12:28
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sammyt93 wrote:
Vontobel did really well on this stage, I hope they can hold their GC positions tomorrow and get a massive points haul from this race.
Vontobel is approving this massage. Thanks, sammy! 
Another strange hilly stage, but need to say it's a lot less painful with a satisfying outcome like this. Will be crucial Di Maggio stays at least third to save our September PpRD-wise.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 03-11-2015 13:59
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A bit disappointed we didn't do much today, nobody in the break and no interest in the sprint, despite Sobota being in the peloton. 
Then again it is a C1 race and hopefully we can have a better next stage.
Thanks for the report Matt. 
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| tastasol |
Posted on 03-11-2015 17:58
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Ah... Thought Vink deserved it actually, after that hard work from the team, but yet again, closing down breaks seems impossible.
Also a pity that everyone came in on the same time in the front, sending him way down. Meh.
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:00
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Ben Nasser 2nd out of nowehere! He's suddenly woken up and is sending us to promotion! Can't wait for the rankings now
Congrats cio as well, Britain and here have been really great for both our teams and I can see both teams closing in on Gazelle and Aegon.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:04
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Not being in the break was surprising, but at least Sinewitz followed Vastaranta and Zeits went to finish 9th on the stage and GC, so we'll at least take some points here, likely more then most our rivals for promotion.
Thanks for the great report Matt.
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:05
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For some reason I always confuse Gazelle's jersey with ours 
Anyway, congrats Puma. Shame Jesleyh has left, else this thread would be scattered with bananas!
And thanks for the report matt 
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:06
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Good to see Vastaranta try, but terrible GC with so few gaps. Anything below 14/15 has more to do with luck and randomness than actual racing
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| jt1109 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:08
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42 points overall for us is nothing to be dissapointed with at all with it making 21 PPRD and Boily again having a good ride I am most pleased about our star performer by far this year |
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| Kentaurus |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:09
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So ummm... how many points are awarded for finishing 107th in the GC? Okay lets move on.
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| cio93 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:20
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It's been a really long time, but I think this deserves a
Massive attack and a great job to keep off all later attackers to take revenge on Ben Nasser spoiling the Britain party
Behind, Demare and Felline did exactly what they're paid for again and add more valuable points so that we're ending up somewhere close to 90 pprd for this race... 
Look at that GC podium though: Puma, Kenya, Evonik! 
With Kärcher sadly not getting any points here by the looks of it, I think we can feature this race in any season review as the one that possibly settled the Top 6 spots in the rankings for good and therefore secured promotion for all three of us.
(If I'm jinxing anything with this, the next beer is on me, guys...  )
Last but definitely not least, thanks for the reports Matt, the two stages were exciting to follow, despite the AI in the first one.
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| SotD |
Posted on 03-11-2015 18:49
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What a race for Puma. Congratz on the promotion
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| viking90 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 19:24
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A zero for us. Bad. We sent our best punchers here (Hoogerlan, Hermans & Reimer), proof that hills aint our best terrain
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 03-11-2015 19:34
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I love how Craven goes from the most promising on stage 1 to not even getting mentioned on stage 2  Also, in a team with hill stats of 78, 77, 75, 74, not one guy attacks or gets mentioned. Great.
Nice reporting though, Mat
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| knockout |
Posted on 03-11-2015 19:41
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cio93 wrote:
Look at that GC podium though: Puma, Kenya, Evonik!
With Kärcher sadly not getting any points here by the looks of it, I think we can feature this race in any season review as the one that possibly settled the Top 6 spots in the rankings for good and therefore secured promotion for all three of us.
(If I'm jinxing anything with this, the next beer is on me, guys... )
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I laughed out loud when I saw the podium. Congrats to you. Wilco was simply the strongest today.
I needed this after Britain and am happy with it although with Puma and Kenya on the top two steps of the podium this could have went way better. Still, this is good.
Aside of the result: I like that Siskevicius attacked in that spot. I waited for that since ages and finally, he tries it on a stage like this. Unfortunately, it was not successful but it surely was worth the effort.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 03-11-2015 22:51
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Einsle so damn good, he was in beast mode. Some sweet points for our balance. Sounded in the report like Matt was even rooting for him a bit.. we guys at strava are just so super charming even in relegation battle.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| fintas |
Posted on 03-11-2015 23:37
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Complete waste of race days once more..
Congrats Cio and thanks for the reports
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| Mhaley45 |
Posted on 04-11-2015 10:02
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AMEX-Navin follows up a very strong Tour of Britian with a lack luster performance here in Canada. Just 6 measly points.
Next up for AMEXNavigon the Rheden GP. Back to chasing Summerhill
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| Margh Norway |
Posted on 04-11-2015 11:03
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Good racing by Di Maggio, we're very satisfied with the outcome.
He was told to attack late cause he had some issues with going way too early prior. Gatto and Wyss adding points is welcome.
Gratz to Puma and thanks for the nice reports, matt!
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