Other Races 2016
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Thatguyeveryonehates |
Posted on 18-05-2016 00:00
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this field is so crap bookwalter got 4th |
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Posted on 27-11-2024 07:43
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Posted on 18-05-2016 00:07
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That podium ceremony was the most awkward thing I've ever seen |
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baseballlover312 |
Posted on 18-05-2016 00:52
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Obviously I'm sad that Craddock did poorly. on the other hand Talansky paced for a while and hung to pace Craddock when he dropped and still looked decent. Maybe he can get at least a little form going forward.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
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roturn |
Posted on 18-05-2016 08:03
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Yes. The field is a lot more crap as in other races when it comes to mountain climbing.
Still. Check Bookwalter`s recent performances over the last couple years in especially in US races.
2nd in USAPCC
3rd Utah
But also 4th in the tough Österreich Tour
8th in Andalucia
This guy peaked very late but he is no longer such time trialist/bottle carrier rider only.
Plus those is the racing I love the most. It`s far more fascinating to watch with all those rather unknown riders in the top spots. Next to Criterium International or even San Luis one of the best mountain stages this year imo.
baseballlover312 wrote:
Obviously I'm sad that Craddock did poorly. on the other hand Talansky paced for a while and hung to pace Craddock when he dropped and still looked decent. Maybe he can get at least a little form going forward.
Indeed. I like Craddock a lot and it was nice that the team was going for him after his 2016 palmares.
Unfortunately in the end Talansky was the stronger yesterday and possibly could have come close to the podium. Still Cannondale is kind of different to other teams. The connection between the team mates seems to be very strong as they are more like friends, who know each other for a long time than team mates. |
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baseballlover312 |
Posted on 18-05-2016 11:07
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roturn wrote:
Yes. The field is a lot more crap as in other races when it comes to mountain climbing.
Still. Check Bookwalter`s recent performances over the last couple years in especially in US races.
2nd in USAPCC
3rd Utah
But also 4th in the tough Österreich Tour
8th in Andalucia
This guy peaked very late but he is no longer such time trialist/bottle carrier rider only.
Plus those is the racing I love the most. It`s far more fascinating to watch with all those rather unknown riders in the top spots. Next to Criterium International or even San Luis one of the best mountain stages this year imo.
baseballlover312 wrote:
Obviously I'm sad that Craddock did poorly. on the other hand Talansky paced for a while and hung to pace Craddock when he dropped and still looked decent. Maybe he can get at least a little form going forward.
Indeed. I like Craddock a lot and it was nice that the team was going for him after his 2016 palmares.
Unfortunately in the end Talansky was the stronger yesterday and possibly could have come close to the podium. Still Cannondale is kind of different to other teams. The connection between the team mates seems to be very strong as they are more like friends, who know each other for a long time than team mates.
Absolutely true. it's part of the reason why they're my favorite team, but unfortunately it can also lead to these kind of results.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
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Croatia14 |
Posted on 18-05-2016 11:12
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roturn wrote:
Plus those is the racing I love the most. It`s far more fascinating to watch with all those rather unknown riders in the top spots. Next to Criterium International or even San Luis one of the best mountain stages this year imo.
Tour of Slovenia anyone?
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Riis123 |
Posted on 18-05-2016 11:57
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Surely, Alaphilippe has to be the Tour-favourite this year. |
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deek12345 |
Posted on 18-05-2016 12:50
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Riis123 wrote:
Surely, Alaphilippe has to be the Tour-favourite this year.
lol according to Carlton Kirby last night he is one of the favourites |
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Riis123 |
Posted on 18-05-2016 13:57
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deek12345 wrote:
Riis123 wrote:
Surely, Alaphilippe has to be the Tour-favourite this year.
lol according to Carlton Kirby last night he is one of the favourites
Yup, I heard that, I seriously love Kirby |
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Dusen |
Posted on 18-05-2016 23:28
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Impressive ride by Sagan
Beating GVA in the sprint |
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DS7SN13 |
Posted on 19-05-2016 00:20
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Sagan is on a roll right now!!! It's becoming too easy! Even the supposed Sagan-Stopper can't stop him anymore! |
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roturn |
Posted on 19-05-2016 07:58
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Just watched the final 20km of California now.
This was some excellent racing. Loved how Axeon attacked and attacked with all their riders one by one.
Then also Dimension Data tried to make it as difficult as possible. Nathan Haas finally showing some form again. First they said Van Rensburg, but after attacking and going solo with 2 km to go, he still was close to the sprint win in the end. He possibly should have waited for the sprint only.
But Sagan was incredible. BMC with 4 riders controlled it mainly but Sagan did the most important late pulls and won it well deserved.
Many more stages should be like this. Great route. Great rider racing. |
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Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 19-05-2016 08:01
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Sagan beating his nemesis.
One man team.
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roturn |
Posted on 19-05-2016 08:02
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And after checking the result.
Bad luck for Lachlan Morton. Bad technical in the worst moment. Not making it back and losing 10min in the end. |
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Strydz |
Posted on 19-05-2016 11:12
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He's always hyping up riders who he's clearly got money on, that and his over the top man love for Winner Anacona and Darwin Atapuma.
But he is absolute rubbish as a commentator
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/
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Forever the Best |
Posted on 19-05-2016 11:14
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Strydz wrote:
He's always hyping up riders who he's clearly got money on, that and his over the top man love for Winner Anacona and Darwin Atapuma.
But he is absolute rubbish as a commentator And Sebastien Reichenbach |
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deek12345 |
Posted on 19-05-2016 11:57
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The Schleck Fan wrote:
Strydz wrote:
He's always hyping up riders who he's clearly got money on, that and his over the top man love for Winner Anacona and Darwin Atapuma.
But he is absolute rubbish as a commentator And Sebastien Reichenbach
dont forget Si Clarke |
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AndreasEng |
Posted on 20-05-2016 20:42
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Mads Pedersen with a win in Tour of Norway, pretty nice. |
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nils erik |
Posted on 20-05-2016 22:24
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Hopelessly boring 3 first stages in Norway, hope for more action on the Eggemoen stage tomorrow, one of the best race stages of the season the last years. |
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Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 20-05-2016 23:49
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What a TT from Julian |
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