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Slightly Mathematical PCT Preview 2017
SportingNonsense
How does it work?

The OVL calculations for all riders are formula based, using a rating for each rider for the categories of 'Puncheur', Stage Races', 'Sprinter', 'Time Trial', 'Cobbles' and 'Climber'.

Based on these formulas, I've calculated a category rating for each team, based on their best 3 riders for each category. A rider can only be ranked 1st, or 2nd, for his team in one category - with the exception of Sprint and Cobbles.

This results in a team division rank for each category (shown below) alongside a team category rating. I've experimented with a few methods, based on the ranks and the ratings, to predict the overall CT standings.

Puncheur
1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.pngGrieg - Eftel:HagenWatsonSkjerping
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.pngNewton Foundation:Van GarderenTsatevichAcevedo
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.pngMeiji - JR East:KinoshitaZainiHatanaka
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.pngFablok - Bank BGZ:FroomeRochePoljanski
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.pngMOL - OMV Petrom:Di MaggioBarrioSerry
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.pngKraftwerk Man Machine:FlügelMehr-WenigeKreder
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling:SchreursEdetSicard
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.pngBerg Cycles:CostaVogtPaulinho
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.pngGenerali - EDF:UlissiRogličLavery
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.pngMinions:BetancourtSelanderMilan

Spoiler
11 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.png Indosat Ooredoo - ANZ
12 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.png Valio - DeLaval
13 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.png Netia - Vónin
14 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.png Isostar - Adriatic
15 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.png Euskaltel
16 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.png Novatek-Panarmenian.net
17 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.png Ferrero - Samruk
18 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.png Carlsberg - Danske bank
19 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.png Lierse SK - Pizza Ullo PCTeam
20 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.png Team UBS
21 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.png Compal-Merida
22 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.png SPAR - Shimano - SCG
23 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.png Haute Route - Mavic
24 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.png Podium Ambition
25 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.png Eritel - Sonatrach
26 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.png Team Ticos Air Costa Rica

Stage Races
1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.pngTeam UBS:AmadorSchellingIvars
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling:SicardQuintanaGeniez
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.pngMinions:ÚranMartinezHaga
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.pngIndosat Ooredoo - ANZ:IntxaustiBrenesSignorini
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.pngSPAR - Shimano - SCG:DeniflRodriguesMoazemi
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.pngEritel - Sonatrach:KudusBerhaneTeklehaimanot
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.pngCompal-Merida:ChoiJiKozhatayev
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.pngMeiji - JR East:ShikaiIinoGilanipoor
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.pngIsostar - Adriatic:BrajkovicBrändlePotocki
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.pngFerrero - Samruk:Henao MontoyaKolesnikovKrizek

Spoiler
11 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.png Team Ticos Air Costa Rica
12 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.png Berg Cycles
13 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.png Novatek-Panarmenian.net
14 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.png Newton Foundation
15 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.png MOL - OMV Petrom
16 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.png Kraftwerk Man Machine
17 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.png Generali - EDF
18 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.png Carlsberg - Danske bank
19 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.png Euskaltel
20 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.png Podium Ambition
21 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.png Netia - Vónin
22 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.png Fablok - Bank BGZ
23 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.png Haute Route - Mavic
24 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.png Valio - DeLaval
25 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.png Lierse SK - Pizza Ullo PCTeam
26 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.png Grieg - Eftel

Sprinter
1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.pngFablok - Bank BGZ:MohsGuardiniStepniak
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.pngNovatek-Panarmenian.net:HollowaySerebriakovTrusov
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.pngKraftwerk Man Machine:CavendishKrederMaikin
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling:KennaughCisseBrambilla
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.pngIndosat Ooredoo - ANZ:GossMoserColbrelli
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.pngBerg Cycles:SilvestreKupfernagelSantos
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.pngPodium Ambition:EwanNelsonDocker
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.pngIsostar - Adriatic:KumpMansillaGiaux
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.pngValio - DeLaval:Lo CiceroManninenVinther
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.pngLierse SK - Pizza Ullo:Van AsbroeckPelucchiPeeters

Spoiler
11 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.png Grieg - Eftel
12 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.png Haute Route - Mavic
13 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.png Meiji - JR East
14 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.png Eritel - Sonatrach
15 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.png Ferrero - Samruk
16 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.png SPAR - Shimano - SCG
17 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.png Compal-Merida
18 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.png Carlsberg - Danske bank
19 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.png Netia - Vónin
20 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.png Team UBS
21 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.png Newton Foundation
22 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.png Euskaltel
23 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.png MOL - OMV Petrom
24 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.png Minions
25 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.png Generali - EDF
26 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.png Team Ticos Air Costa Rica

Time Trial
1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.pngFerrero - Samruk:IgnatievIgnatievKolesnikov
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.pngValio - DeLaval:PaillotPökäläSamoilev
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.pngEuskaltel:CornuVan den BroeckTerpstra
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.pngCompal-Merida:SergentLiFominykh
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.pngIsostar - Adriatic:BrändleNavardauskasBazhkou
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling:ViennetAndersenSicard
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.pngTeam UBS:DillierIvarsAmador
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.pngGenerali - EDF:VivianiBoaroSterbini
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.pngNewton Foundation:FraileVeronaAbreu
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.pngGrieg - Eftel:DempsterAtkinsSterobo

Spoiler
11 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.png MOL - OMV Petrom
12 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.png Berg Cycles
13 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.png Meiji - JR East
14 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.png Minions
15 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.png Carlsberg - Danske bank
16 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.png Novatek-Panarmenian.net
17 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.png Fablok - Bank BGZ
18 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.png Eritel - Sonatrach
19 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.png Indosat Ooredoo - ANZ
20 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.png Haute Route - Mavic
21 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.png Team Ticos Air Costa Rica
22 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.png Kraftwerk Man Machine
23 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.png SPAR - Shimano - SCG
24 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.png Netia - Vónin
25 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.png Podium Ambition
26 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.png Lierse SK - Pizza Ullo PCTeam


Cobbles
1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.pngPodium Ambition:BurghardtThomasHristov
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.pngGenerali - EDF:TeunissenTheunsTaillefour
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.pngLierse SK - Pizza Ullo:VanbilsenVan AsbroeckJoseph
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.pngSPAR - Shimano - SCG:DanielNepomnyachsniyBohli
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.pngGrieg - Eftel:WisniowskiRoweLaengen
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling:KamyshevPuccioTronet
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.pngNewton Foundation:AlturDomeneTsatevich
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.pngCarlsberg - Danske bank:NolfBreschelØstergaard
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.pngIsostar - Adriatic:PolancKumpGiaux
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.pngNovatek-Panarmenian.net:SibillaVermoteEeckhout

Spoiler
11 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.png Minions
12 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.png Eritel - Sonatrach
13 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.png Haute Route - Mavic
14 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.png MOL - OMV Petrom
15 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.png Kraftwerk Man Machine
16 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.png Valio - DeLaval
17 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.png Team UBS
18 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.png Euskaltel
19 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.png Netia - Vónin
20 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.png Ferrero - Samruk
21 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.png Indosat Ooredoo - ANZ
22 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.png Compal-Merida
23 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.png Fablok - Bank BGZ
24 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.png Berg Cycles
25 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.png Meiji - JR East
26 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.png Team Ticos Air Costa Rica


Climber
1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling:QuintanaSicardDi Gregorio
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.pngEritel - Sonatrach:BerhaneKudusTeklehaimanot
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.pngTeam UBS:SchellingAmadorSaggiorato
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.pngBerg Cycles:NazaretMarquezChiarello
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.pngSPAR - Shimano - SCG:RodriguesDeniflJang
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.pngCompal-Merida:JiChoiKozhatayev
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.pngIndosat Ooredoo - ANZ:BrenesSignoriniIntxausti
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.pngFerrero - Samruk:KolesnikovHenao MontoyaMaillet
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.pngTeam Ticos Air Costa Rica:CostagliChamorroBarguil
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.pngCarlsberg - Danske bank:GarbyContadorLundberg

Spoiler
11 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.png MOL - OMV Petrom
12 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.png Minions
13 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.png Haute Route - Mavic
14 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.png Meiji - JR East
15 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.png Isostar - Adriatic
16 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.png Kraftwerk Man Machine
17 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.png Novatek-Panarmenian.net
18 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.png Fablok - Bank BGZ
19 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.png Newton Foundation
20 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.png Euskaltel
21 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.png Podium Ambition
22 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.png Valio - DeLaval
23 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.png Netia - Vónin
24 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.png Generali - EDF
25 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.png Lierse SK - Pizza Ullo PCTeam
26 pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.png Grieg - Eftel


Summary

We have to start with Orange, who top the bill in the Climber standings, but are not outside the Top 7 in all categories. Sicard and Quintana may be their strength in the climbs, but they have leaders in all terrains.

Some other category winners are not so consistent across other terrains, and will suffer for that in the divisional predictions. Fablok top the sprinters rank, but are otherwise weak except in hills. Podium Ambition lead in cobbles, but sprint is their only other calling card. Ferrero, top in time trials, and Grieg, top in hills with Hagen, fare better in other categories - although the latter are rock bottom for the most mountain influenced categories. UBS have Amador to thank for topping stage races, they have 3 good and 3 weaker categories.

In terms of consistency, the next best from Orange are Isostar, placing Top 15 across the board. The next with the lowest maximum rank are Novatek and Carlsberg with 17th and 18th - but they do have a few ranks on or close to that max. All other teams are 20th or higher at least once. Berg and Meiji are worth a mention though, as cobbles is the their only weakest category - being in the Top 12 or Top 14 otherwise.

Looking at highest minimum, two teams fail to break any Top 10s: Haute Route and Netia. And of those not already mentioned, I should probably mention Spar, with three Top 5 ranks.

pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.pngBerg Cycles812612244
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.pngCarlsberg - Danske bank18181815810
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.pngCompal-Merida217174226
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.pngEritel - Sonatrach2561418122
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.pngEuskaltel15192231820
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.pngFablok - Bank BGZ4221172318
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.pngFerrero - Samruk1710151208
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.pngGenerali - EDF917258224
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.pngGrieg - Eftel1261110526
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.pngHaute Route - Mavic232312201313
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.pngIndosat Ooredoo - ANZ114519217
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.pngIsostar - Adriatic14985915
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.pngKraftwerk Man Machine6163221516
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.pngLierse SK - Pizza Ullo PCTeam19251026325
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.pngMeiji - JR East3813132514
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.pngMinions10324141112
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.pngMOL - OMV Petrom51523111411
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.pngNetia - Vónin132119241923
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.pngNewton Foundation214219719
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.pngNovatek-Panarmenian.net16132161017
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling724661
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.pngPodium Ambition2420725121
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.pngSPAR - Shimano - SCG225162345
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.pngTeam Ticos Air Costa Rica26112621269
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.pngTeam UBS201207173
pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.pngValio - DeLaval1224921622

Bringing it together

The next stage is bringing all of the above into a divisional standing prediction. Five different rankings have been produced here, the first two come from the ranking positions, the other 3 use the team category scores themselves - sometimes adjusted, sometimes weighted.

And the average of these produces my Slightly Mathematical PCT division prediction:

1pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ora.pngOrange Pro Cycling
2pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ubs.pngTeam UBS
3pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/bgc.pngBerg Cycles
4pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/iso.pngIsostar - Adriatic
5pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/new.pngNewton Foundation
6pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ssc.pngSPAR - Shimano - SCG
7pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/mei.pngMeiji - JR East
8pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/gre.pngGrieg - Eftel
9pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/min.pngMinions
10pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ino.pngIndosat Ooredoo - ANZ
11pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ers.pngEritel - Sonatrach
12pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/frs.pngFerrero - Samruk
13pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/npn.pngNovatek-Panarmenian.net
14pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cpl.pngCompal-Merida
15pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/mop.pngMOL - OMV Petrom
16pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/kmm.pngKraftwerk Man Machine
17pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/ged.pngGenerali - EDF
18pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/cdb.pngCarlsberg - Danske bank
19pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/fab.pngFablok - Bank BGZ
20pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/t3a.pngPodium Ambition
21pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/vad.pngValio - DeLaval
22pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/eus.pngEuskaltel
23pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/hrm.pngHaute Route - Mavic
24pcmdaily.com/files/Micros16/lpu.pngLierse SK - Pizza Ullo PCTeam
25pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/tic.pngTeam Ticos Air Costa Rica
26pcmdaily.com/files/Micros17/nvo.pngNetia - Vónin

I can't say I am entirely convinced by some of the placings, but that's what the formulas have given, so there we go!

A breakdown of each five predictions is shown below. No doubts as to Orange, but much more variety behind them - compared to the CT predictions. Four different teams in 2nd, with 8 different teams featuring in the Top 5 across predictions. Meanwhile, a wide range of predictions for Grieg, Ferraro and Berg.

More consistency in the relegation predictions. Netia were predicted to relegate last year, clearly didn't, but the formulas are in for another attempt. Ticos and Haute Route were the last two CT teams to promote, and impress the least of those promoting teams here, while Lierse and Euskaltel look under threat for maintaining their PCT status.

R1R2R3R4R5P
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baseballlover312
It's partially encouraging, but unfortunately I don't see us actually having the 10th best climbing team out there points wise. So I think we drop quite a few spots with that.

If we finished 18th I'd throw several parties though. Always cool to see the mathematical side of things! Thanks for the preview!
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This is awesome! Never thought I'd be predicted as 2nd. I do hope that Reichenbach and Reinhardt can perform better than 20th in the hills/sprints since Reinhardt especially I think can win occasional races this year (based on last year).

Here's how far off this prediction is on average compared to the quick ones in the other thread (if anyone wants a useless fact :lol: )
tatasol: 4.46
Matt: 5.92
mine: 6.31

Tatasol and SN actually exactly agreed on positions quite a few times.
 
Scorchio
Excellent work as always SN, and not too many head-scratchers emerge from this for me. My PCT preview will have a lot of similarity with these outcomes, particularly in the general population of the bottom half, more shuffling of the deck top half.

As far as I can see it seems the combination of PTHC and HC bands makes it pretty much impossible to cover up weakneses, or the flip side strength on multiple terrains. Perhaps on cobbles is 'easiest' to avoid, but PCT teams are stuck with lots of RD's spread across the other terrains. As some teams are so weak in cobbles, gives those who have that as a focus opportunities to score deep with multiple riders to 'make-up' for the slightly less RD's avaialable on that terrain.
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Coming out of the transfer window I was indeed fearful of relegation. But following planning and knowing where my leaders are going to be, I think my team will be able to fight for a lower-mid table spot but if we have to get involved in the relegation dog fight then we'll do so!
 
trekbmc
As we get better we seem to move down, does that mean we can challenge for promotion this year? Pfft

Is an interesting preview of the other 25 teams at least. I like Isostar but don't think they'll manage automatic promotion, Mol and Compal seem quite high as well, while Fablok is very low down as a team that could contest promotion.

Still, thanks for the stats, interesting breakdown either way. Smile



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Hahaha no. Top10 in Stage Racing and Sprint? You have to be kidding me Grin A team with no real sprinter aged of Lo Ciceros team? A team with only Brajkovic as scoring stage racer ahead of f.e. Ticos with their brilliant depth there? And ahead of Ferrari with a Top 3 stage racer and one of the most amazing upside riders? I can't share that optimism sadly :/
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roturn
Only now realized Ferrero got Henao Montoya and Ignatiev. This is incredibly good for a PCT team adding to an already decent depth.

Hence I could imagine them making another promotion if well planned as I think both can score more than the actual stats show.

But in total the PCT is one hell of a division and the depth in all terrains is awesome.

Will be interesting to see how UBS and Meiji do after relegating and then "surprisingly" not promotion immediately again.
Guess nothing Orange must be afraid of but Grieg very well could end like.

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TheManxMissile
This prediction i knew wasn't going to be kind to us at Podium Ambition, but for the most part it does have us clear of relegation which is the key part. Our lack of depth in various terrains stands out, but that's intentional. I've placed the teams focus on the cobbles, where we're top of the division, and on the sprinters, where we're Top10 in a close field. Lacking behind that but in Talaksny i strongly believe we have a consistent scorer for stage racing, and i'm convinced Yates will impress a lot of people in the hills.

But outside relegation is what i'm taking from this and will keep me happy ahead of next year with a more developed team.
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Sadly, i see our team too high, but may the prophete speak from you Wink
 
Ollfardh
Can't say I'm surprised by this, it will no doubt be a tough season for us.

Podium Ambition is just like last year Strava + Summerhill combined. But we'd love tough races, so that's good for us.

We've lost some places in the sprint section (which is insane this year), but advanced a bit on hills, so we'll see I guess.
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Marcovdw
No way we'll finish ninth, I'll present a television show in my underwear if we do :lol:

Shocking to see our sprint train so low in the ratings. I knew it isn't the best but 24th out of 26? Good to see we're top ten in both stage racing and puncheurs, which are the areas we focussed on most.
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Ollfardh
Marcovdw wrote:
No way we'll finish ninth, I'll present a television show in my underwear if we do :lol:


Didn't we have a thread for these things? Pfft
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Atlantius
I don't think the formula is quite fair to us, especially the hilly ranking punishes us hard for not having a real back-up leader. Guess time will tell.
If we relegate so be it - that will be much better for us and Finnish cycling than promoting at least Wink

Positively surprised by the fact that apparently four teams have a worse climber-setup than us :lol:

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Bikex
Rodrigues being rated as the stronger climber must be a punch in the face for Denifl. Pfft
Surprisingly, despite not overrating Denifl I still finish 6th here which is kind of surprising especially since your formulas were quite reliable in the past. I don't think I'll finish that high up, also because of some unfortunate planning with my (PT)HC bands and due to my many riders I have to level up. But it's great to see all previews rank us far away from the relegation zone. This season should become less worrying than the past two. Smile
 
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Rodrigues being rated as the stronger climber must be a punch in the face for Denifl. Pfft


Well Denifl was only allowed to be ranked 1st in your team in one category!
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Well Denifl was only allowed to be ranked 1st in your team in one category!


Misinterpreted your post then. I thought a rider could only be 1st or 2nd in exactly one category, not that he can be 1st and 2nd in two different. Assumed climber must be an exception. Thanks for clearing that up. Smile
 
DaveTwoBob
Love the analysis.

Based on this it looks like Ruby the Cat will really have earn't her cream if Kraftwerk manage to pull off our top 10 goal!
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matt17br
This prediction was somehow the most accurate for PCT last season, but I kinda have the feeling that the same won't happen this time around Pfft A bit too many things just seem a bit off with how the formulas are interpreting the db this year and of course I'm not just talking about my team Pfft

As always it's really lovely to look at all those tables though, really helps you understand how each team looks like as a whole as well as their focus.
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roturn wrote:


Will be interesting to see how UBS and Meiji do after relegating and then "surprisingly" not promotion immediately again.


For us I think it was a little surprising to most not to promote last season. I myself wasn't too sure if I would or not. If I had kept Bennati and Appolonio which I could have wage wise, I likely would have (although then I couldn't have trained Shikai to 80MO, only 79MO iirc) For myself I wasn't really expecting to, nor was it the be all and end all.

This season I definitely think I have even worse odds of promoting, so it will be interesting to see how things play out. Finishing 7th would definitely be nice though, but I think my sprint and cobble depth is too low.

Thanks a lot SN for this preview!
 
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