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Vuelta á Espana 2016
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 20-07-2016 19:48
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1 month to go. We will have approximately 10 uphill finishes, so we will at least to get some some time gaps on many stages compared to this very uninteresting Tour.
Lopez, the new Colombian superstar, takes part with Chaves, Contador and Kruijswijk and probably a bunch of the TdF-guys. I will probably at least be on Covadonga in August.
It can only be better than the bike race going on in France right now! |
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 20-07-2016 19:49
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Laporte! 
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 20-07-2016 19:53
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I think schedule is dictating Contador this year, so I'll go with him for the lols
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| dominox |
Posted on 20-07-2016 19:55
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Well, I don't think he can win Vuelta, but I want to see what Latour can do  . |
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| Thatguyeveryonehates |
Posted on 20-07-2016 19:55
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contador may ride the doctors havent given the ok yet
quintana is guaranteed. froome is very likely |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:03
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To quote someone who knows more than me:
The Inner Ring July 20, 2016 at 1:46 pm
"Chris Froome, he’s been quietly targeting the Vuelta too. Of course the best laid plans can come undone but apparently he wants to do the double."
Wonderful news all round  but who will be this years Chris beetroot juice Horner? |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:04
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Contador ftw, Latour for podium.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:07
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ianrussell wrote:
To quote someone who knows more than me:
The Inner Ring July 20, 2016 at 1:46 pm
"Chris Froome, he’s been quietly targeting the Vuelta too. Of course the best laid plans can come undone but apparently he wants to do the double."
Wonderful news all round but who will be this years Chris beetroot juice Horner?
Yeah, I don't think Froome has went 100% deep on the climbs so far. Contador should be the favourite, but I could very well see Froome win... |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:08
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I'm really hoping Talansky can put in a good performance, maybe a top 5. I know that's improbable but he is one of the few guys without a GT in his legs, which should help his freshness.
Edited by baseballlover312 on 20-07-2016 20:15
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:11
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Yeah, I completely forgot about Talansky. |
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| Luxemburger |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:19
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I'm afraid this years Vuelta will be evenly boring, even with Contador. |
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| ryant |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:20
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Can only be Samu Sanchez, only GT appearance of the year and has enjoyed a renaissance as such this year, he certainly does deserve a GT win IMO 
Anyone but Quintana, but he might revert from type riding in Spain
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| dev4ever |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:21
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Will get tough to stop Conta here. He has several ways if winning it unlike a majority of his contenders. Froome has proven before that he can't win the vuelta even with comming into the race in the same 'position' as Conta, so doubt he will win it this year either, after completing the tour.
Looking forward to seeing what colombian duo can do here, possible trio including betancur?
What a climbing nation, even with movistar duo really not living up to their expectations, they still have a bunch of other stars to give them pride.
If Froome somehow wins this though, then hats of to SKY. Their program is even more impressive. Amazing how far some diets can take you, eh? From being shitty contractless domestique, to dominate every race you enter
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| Forever the Best |
Posted on 20-07-2016 20:37
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Contador,Lopez,Latour podium
(Yeah I know probably not gonna happen) |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 20-07-2016 21:17
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should be easy job. Place your pick and cast your vote.
I was stuck there..I really don't know/ quess who is better there. |
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 20-07-2016 21:21
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CHAVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| deek12345 |
Posted on 20-07-2016 21:27
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so hyped for this race cant wait |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 21-07-2016 07:25
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It will be someone who has never shown anything in a GT before, just week-long stage races. That person will go on to never do anything else in their career again.
So I don't know... Simon Spilak?
Spoiler I know he isn't riding, just joking, obviously.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 21-07-2016 11:04
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Cant wait for the farcical race ends and we get some proper racing going on. Finally a decent length TTT, should be a good opener. |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 21-07-2016 11:31
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Cant believe so many people think Contador can win the race even when we dont know if he will be 100% okay for the race and without a preparation. Well, he has many fans.
I fancy another Chaves vs. Kruijswijk battle, with Quintana, Froome, Contador and Lopez right behindf, together with some surprise names.
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