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La Tropicale Amissa Bongo Discussion
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| tastasol |
Posted on 20-11-2017 18:22
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That awful Isostar team flopping yet again  Congrats on the win Croatia, should be interesting to see if Kump can build on his lead the coming days, something he surely has to if he should stand any chance of winning the race overall.
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 20-11-2017 18:22
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It was a perfect stage for Kump, so really glad Isostar took that - Congrats Croatia! 
The team forming a train for Vantomme was great to see and really I feel quite fortunate that we can still form a train with 4 young riders, even including them by choosing Veyhe and Padun over Reckweg for the first leg was hilarious but well, Veyhe is awesome. 
3rd place is definitely exceeding expectations, with the hilly profile and other strong sprinters, so really an excellent day for us.
Thanks for the report SN!
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 20-11-2017 18:23
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Decent stage. Ricki was up amongst it at the finish, around where i expected he would be. The Law out in the break nice to see, we've not been in many (this might be our first) breaks this season so it's good to see the jersey out front.
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| sgdanny |
Posted on 20-11-2017 18:57
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Good leadout, just damn annoying that Kump is already in the lead on a stage we actually had a chance to beat him. Almost gonna say the race is already lost, but lets see as 2nd is a really good result
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| weirdskyfan64 |
Posted on 20-11-2017 19:01
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Somewhat underwhelming.
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| dev4ever |
Posted on 20-11-2017 19:59
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Kump
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| knockout |
Posted on 20-11-2017 20:03
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Hilly sprinters
Nice stage win for Croatia !
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| Tamijo |
Posted on 20-11-2017 20:26
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Congrats to Croatia/Kump, from there his race I guess.
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| Aquarius97 |
Posted on 20-11-2017 21:00
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This doesn't help us to win that bet against Isostar's relegation  Congrats Croatia!
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 20-11-2017 21:16
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Drapac still with a decent sprint at the end despite some hilly terrain is a good sign. Consistent performances in the next stages are required to remain near the top of the GC.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 20-11-2017 22:44
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So, Isostar won't relegate?  Gratz mate!
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 21-11-2017 06:52
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Thank you all! Now we need to fully focus on supporting Kump to receive a Top3 overall.
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| sgdanny |
Posted on 21-11-2017 17:40
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Ouch
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 21-11-2017 17:41
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Top10 for Mitch, ok it's still something. Otherwise poor day with Nelson well gone and everyone else invisible after Law's day 1 break. Next!
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 21-11-2017 17:51
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Ah, that's absolutely terrible for Fablok. 
Vantomme actually has a lower hill stat than Mohs, so I feel incredibly lucky, watching riders be shelled out was a heart in mouth experience. 4th as well is an extremely nice result on such a tough stage, perfect positioning on the Isostar train too, just waited for Kump too much. Really pleased with that.
Van Asbroek's great back-ups helping him once again, nice to see him win for Ollfardh. Also a good stage GC-wise for Isostar making a strong train despite Kump messing up his sprint, especially as Mansilla still got 7th, even if they were probably aiming for the win.
Thanks for the report SN!
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| cio93 |
Posted on 21-11-2017 18:07
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So unfortunate for Bar to miss out on a bonus second.
I've never understood why PCM messes up perfect sprint preparations like this sometimes, but I guess it gives us some promotion-relegation-balance back.
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 21-11-2017 18:38
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Yes yes yes! Just what we needed. Van Asbroeck delivers and climbs in the GC. With a few of the top sprinters already eliminated for the GC, this could become another very good stage race for us.
Moscon holding on to his white jersey is also nice. Does the PCM15 AI makes riders defend their jersey or is it just luck?
Thanks for the reports so far!
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 21-11-2017 18:48
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Tough day for Mohs, but this was always going to be a stage, where you can lose the GC.
The expected names at the front. Good to see Goss solid as 6th.
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 21-11-2017 19:10
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Well, this was an expected no show. Unfortunately none of us went into the break, would've been great for a possible KoM bid but no, we remain focussed on the sprints.
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 21-11-2017 19:36
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Oh come on Kumpi, this was perfectly made for you
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