Vuelta a España 2017 - Preview/Week 1
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alexkr00 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 18:57
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Shonak wrote:
Havn't seen the race, just checked results. Wow Bertie. I had to scroll way down to find you. Let's enjoy his last race - I sure hope he does and maybe there are some attacking sparks later on and perhaps some nice memorable stages.
Nibali looks fit for the Vuelta, awesome to see him take a stage. Vai vai Nibs!
Not really. He looked rather bad on the climb.
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Guido Mukk |
Posted on 21-08-2017 19:02
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alexkr00 wrote:
Shonak wrote:
Havn't seen the race, just checked results. Wow Bertie. I had to scroll way down to find you. Let's enjoy his last race - I sure hope he does and maybe there are some attacking sparks later on and perhaps some nice memorable stages.
Nibali looks fit for the Vuelta, awesome to see him take a stage. Vai vai Nibs!
Not really. He looked rather bad on the climb.
race is also young. |
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alexkr00 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 19:03
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Guido Mukk wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
Shonak wrote:
Havn't seen the race, just checked results. Wow Bertie. I had to scroll way down to find you. Let's enjoy his last race - I sure hope he does and maybe there are some attacking sparks later on and perhaps some nice memorable stages.
Nibali looks fit for the Vuelta, awesome to see him take a stage. Vai vai Nibs!
Not really. He looked rather bad on the climb.
race is also young.
True. But I doubt he can beat Froome. Or even Chavez once we hit the really important stages.
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Posted on 21-08-2017 19:04
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Guido Mukk wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
Shonak wrote:
Havn't seen the race, just checked results. Wow Bertie. I had to scroll way down to find you. Let's enjoy his last race - I sure hope he does and maybe there are some attacking sparks later on and perhaps some nice memorable stages.
Nibali looks fit for the Vuelta, awesome to see him take a stage. Vai vai Nibs!
Not really. He looked rather bad on the climb.
race is also young.
Nibali is master at peaking at the right time. Froome is in Top condition already while Nibali is not
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Posted on 21-08-2017 19:10
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He is about to be on 100%, after he won TDF on 80% |
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Shonak |
Posted on 21-08-2017 19:10
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How did Bardet look then? i read he is just here for stage wins but looks like GC is the better option. That said, I hope he reall trained his TT inrecent months. I can't take something like Marseille over 40k
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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Posted on 21-08-2017 19:17
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Jack Haig!
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alexkr00 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 19:33
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Shonak wrote:
How did Bardet look then? i read he is just here for stage wins but looks like GC is the better option. That said, I hope he reall trained his TT inrecent months. I can't take something like Marseille over 40k
Better than expected. He had Pozzo set up the pace in the chasing group after Froome and Chaves. He then attacked near the end of the climb and only Aru could follow.
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Shonak |
Posted on 21-08-2017 19:38
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Thanks! Sounds like Aru and Bardet form bodes well for the upcoming stages.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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Paul23 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:20
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I just read throught this thread and bbl is more mature than Avin, Guido and some others. What has happened to this world?
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Shonak |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:23
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Paul23 wrote:
I just read throught this thread and bbl is more mature than Avin, Guido and some others. What has happened to this world?
What has Guido posted that's particulary immature or wrong? Just his opinion and insights. I always much appreciate Guido's comments.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:28
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Paul23 wrote:
I just read throught this thread and bbl is more mature than Avin, Guido and some others. What has happened to this world?
I learnt to not take anything seriously on this forum |
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Shonak |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:29
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
Why oh why did De La Cruz move to Sky.... Go to Orica or Movistar. Anywhere.
I thought he was pretty young lad but he's already 28. Bit surprised. I think turning into some Poels superdomestique might be his ceiling, so it's valid to get a big paycheck. Hopefully he won't disappear like Elissonde, König and some others in their time at Sky.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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alexkr00 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:29
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Shonak wrote:
Paul23 wrote:
I just read throught this thread and bbl is more mature than Avin, Guido and some others. What has happened to this world?
What has Guido posted that's particulary immature or wrong? Just his opinion and insights. I always much appreciate Guido's comments.
It wasn't exactly a good reaction while Avin was mocking Contador's fanboys
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Guido Mukk |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:42
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
Paul23 wrote:
I just read throught this thread and bbl is more mature than Avin, Guido and some others. What has happened to this world?
I learnt to not take anything seriously on this forum
Indeed..do not take it seriously.
Is it mature to bring it up again, after shit storm had calm down?
alexkr00 wrote:
It wasn't exactly a good reaction while Avin was mocking Contador's fanboys
Wrong again. I never had been Bertie fan. I did just told that is't that hard to show some respect against classy rider who is ending he's complicated career.
Answer was just doper screaming and desperate will to stone him to death |
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Guido Mukk |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:49
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About racing ..Froome already with red jersey.
Are he trying to keep it all the way?
He should start using De La Cruz services already |
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alexkr00 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 20:54
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Guido Mukk wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
It wasn't exactly a good reaction while Avin was mocking Contador's fanboys
Wrong again. I never had been Bertie fan. I did just told that is't that hard to show some respect against classy rider who is ending he's complicated career.
Answer was just doper screaming and desperate will to stone him to death
Wrong again? When else was I wrong?
Read more carefully what I said. I didn't call you a Contador fan. And I'd argue telling someone to drop dead is more than telling him to show some respect to a rider.
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hillis91 |
Posted on 21-08-2017 21:01
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So, Contador won today?
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Shonak |
Posted on 21-08-2017 21:07
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alexkr00 wrote:
Guido Mukk wrote:
alexkr00 wrote:
It wasn't exactly a good reaction while Avin was mocking Contador's fanboys
Wrong again. I never had been Bertie fan. I did just told that is't that hard to show some respect against classy rider who is ending he's complicated career.
Answer was just doper screaming and desperate will to stone him to death
Wrong again? When else was I wrong?
Read more carefully what I said. I didn't call you a Contador fan. And I'd argue telling someone to drop dead is more than telling him to show some respect to a rider.
I think he was refering to Contador. Drop dead means that Contador was empty and dropped like a stone.
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Shonak |
Posted on 21-08-2017 21:10
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Just watched the stage. Wow Chavito going with Froome's attack, he is right on form. This will be an awesome Vuelta!
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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