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[PCT] Eurosport x GCN | 2021
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 29-09-2021 22:54
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.:Confirmed Calendar & Goals:.
The new season is getting closer, and we are slowly but surely getting ready for the first wheel turns of 2021. The C1 & C2 selections have been confirmed to all the teams across the ProContinental and Continental Division. Added to the wildcards we have confirmed, that brings together our full calendar for the season.
Here are the final races all confirmed:
| Date | Race | Country | Status | | 04/02 | Viana do Castelo |  Portugal | C1 | | 09/02 | GP Herning |  Denmark | C2 | | 24/02 – 28/02 | Tour of Southland |  New Zealand | C1 | | 04/03 | Strada Appia Antica |  Italy | PT | | 31/03 | Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne |  Belgium | C1 | | 01/04 | Paris - Roubaix |  France | PTM | | 23/04 | Roma Maxima | Italy | C1 | | 11/05 – 13/05 | Tour of Chile |  Chile | C1 | | 18/05 | 1 Jour de Dunkerque | France | C1 | | 01/06 – 06/06 | Tour of Japan |  Japan | C1 | | 12/06 – 14/06 | Ras Tailteann |  Ireland | C2 | | 18/06 – 23/06 | Tour of South Africa |  South Africa | C1 | | 21/06 – 23/06 | Giro del Trentino | Italy | C2 | | 28/06 | Apex Mountain Classic |  Canada | C1 | | 09/07 – 10/07 | Celtic Chrono |  Great Britain | C1 | | 19/07 | Kenya Mountain Classic |  Kenya | C1 | | 25/07 – 29/07 | Tour d'Andorra |  Andorra | C1 | | 21/08 | East Midlands Cicle Classic | Great Britain | PT | | 01/09 | GP Kigali |  Rwanda | C2 | | 03/09 – 23/09 | Tour of America |  United States | C1 | | 28/09 | GP Lugano |  Switzerland | C1 |
In addition to the above, we can also confirm our Goals for the 2021 season. All very ambitious, all within our focus / main nationals, and after transfers, we think they are maybe moderately achievable in at least one or two...
| Nat. | Race | Status | Goal | | Cheshire Cycling Tour | PTHC | Win | | Tour of Britain | HC | Win | | Celtic Chrono | C1 | Top 5 | | Tour of America | C1 | Win | | Team Standings | PCT | Top 5 |
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| liefwarrior |
Posted on 30-09-2021 00:08
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I love the emphasis on home races! Although I think you might have used the wrong flag for the Tour d'Andorra (try AD instead of AN  !).
Blythe is surely one of the favourites for Cheshire, and Carapaz should do well in the States should the elite stage racers continue the trend of avoiding it. I'm less confident about Britain and the Chrono; I can't see Archibald managing a Top 5 given the depth of the divison, although maybe race selection will help you there. If I remember correctly, Britain contains a handful of TT kilometres? I don't see Archibald surviving the bumps, and neither Schreurs nor Dowsett are that capable on the TT bike. Hopefully it does all work out well for you, despite my cynicism! |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 30-09-2021 08:25
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liefwarrior wrote:
I love the emphasis on home races! Although I think you might have used the wrong flag for the Tour d'Andorra (try AD instead of AN !).
Blythe is surely one of the favourites for Cheshire, and Carapaz should do well in the States should the elite stage racers continue the trend of avoiding it. I'm less confident about Britain and the Chrono; I can't see Archibald managing a Top 5 given the depth of the divison, although maybe race selection will help you there. If I remember correctly, Britain contains a handful of TT kilometres? I don't see Archibald surviving the bumps, and neither Schreurs nor Dowsett are that capable on the TT bike. Hopefully it does all work out well for you, despite my cynicism!
Thanks for the flag - I checked all but that one!
Archibald was never the plan with the Chrono Celtic goal - at the time, we had Sergent and plans of Tanfield in transfers. Sadly, a good TT rider was out of our grasps so we are left with Archibald picking up the scraps and a failed goal there already.
Carapaz to ToA is looking more certain but still needs planning out. Blythe will most likely take Cheshire plans and Schruers was 3rd last year in ToB despite the TT mileage. Only 24km so not the worst for a puncheur that can put time into a TT specialist
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 19-10-2021 21:44
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.:January Races:.
Here we go! 2021 is here and we are ready to go for another in PCT! As with last year, we start in the Down Under Classic, followed by the Tour Down Under.
However, unlike last year, we head to Gabon and tackle the cobbles of the Franceville Classique.
 Down Under Classic
9 January 2021Roster
Carr | Archibald | McLay | Nizzolo | Gibbons | Groves | Rutsch | Hulgaard Overview
Last year we took a nice podium place with Kenji Itami and this year we come to the Down Under Classic with Giacomo Nizzolo making his debut. Sprints can be erratic on the opening day, so a Top 10 will be welcomed here from our Italian.
He is supported strongly with Gibbons, McLay, and Groves all part of his lead out train. Archibald will all some strength on run-in, whilst Carr, Rutsch and Hulgaard will provide some domestique duties.
Race Goal - Top 10
Tour Down Under
13-18 January 2021 Roster
Groves | Stuyven | McLay | Nizzolo | Schreurs | Dowsett | Landa | Stedman Overview
Last year, we hoped for a stage win and a Top 5 on GC... we ended up with no more than 27th on GC instead. Schreurs and Dowsett looked like they couldn't work together, and the race disappeared in front of us...
This year, we are hoping a more cohesion, as we come here with our strongest hills team. Schreurs leads the line, with Dowsett, Stuyven and Landa in support. McLay, Nizzolo and Groves will be the men for the sprints, whilst Stedman will work as domestique.
Race Goal - Top 10 GC & Stage Win
 Franceville Classique
31 January 2021Roster
Carr | Rutsch | Dunne | Blythe | Moulingui | Insausti | Doull | Hulgaard Overview
First time racing in Gabon for the Franceville Classique. A cobbles race and we see Adam Blythe in the Eurosport x GCN colours for the first time. Moulingui, Insausti, Dunne and Doull all in support of our British star, whilst Rutsch, Carr and Hulgaard will ride as domestiques over the pave.
Race Goal - Top 5
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| knockout |
Posted on 20-10-2021 18:57
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Looking forward to see how Blythe will do against Wisniowski, Stallaert, Pedersen and Bewley in Gabon! Top 5 looks realistic as these five should be the big favourites on such a route.
Hoping you also deliver in both Down Under appearances but I'm less convinced about it - though Tour Down Under should be one of the best races for the type of puncheur that you have collected. |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 31-03-2022 14:56
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As posted to the Skype group, it has been a while since I have been active on Daily or in the MG and this will be my last post as Eurosport x GCN manager.
As you all probably can see, my activity on Daily and with MG this season has been next to nothing since October and life has taken over with it's usual stresses of having a family, living through COVID and being a 35 year old in general.
This is my goodbye to everyone, and a massive thank you to you all for the enjoyment I have had with the MG over the years. I came into it not knowing a clue about it, trying to recreate real life in the game rather than playing it properly... The MG world was alien to me but you guys helped me learn very quickly. My team has been French, Gabonese and British over the years, and has experienced 2 promotions and what looks like a 2nd relegation this season. I'm sorry if my inactivity and subsequent nominations to L'Avenir or the Worlds do not cause too many issues with XP growth and squad selections.
I hope I can be welcomed back in the future if my love for PCM, cycling and the MG comes back and hopefully I will get some motivation back for jersey making season so that my regulars are kept happy 
For those in the Skype group, my Thanos powers have been passed to the other admins, so the group can continue moving forward with someone else adding in the current and new managers.
Thanks for everything and all the best!
Phil
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 31-03-2022 15:09
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Oh no 
Really sad to see you go hoyle. As your signature displays, your contributions to to this site and this game cannot be overstated. We'll all miss you!
Best wishes to you and your family - hope you will all be healthy and safe going forward!
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Posted on 31-03-2022 21:38
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Sad day for the MG with two long-time managers leaving. Your contributions - especially but not only on the graphics side - will be missed and I'm very thankful for the tiny updates and even for the beautiful NCs I've got for my jersey over the years. All the best to you too!
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| redordead |
Posted on 01-04-2022 06:30
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Thank you for making my first jersey as I started MG and all the fun talks we had, even if we never actually made any deals 
All the best in the future
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 01-04-2022 10:22
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An amazing manager and a true gentleman leaving. It's tough to see you go as you're not only managing a cool team with a loveable identity, but also have been an amazing gut to talk to in private. Hope you come back once you feel like doing so
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 01-04-2022 18:26
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 01-04-2022 19:22
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Really sad to you see go. Loved our transfer season talks and otherwise. Also a big thank you for all the lovely jerseys across the seasons and especially the current one which is one of my favourite PCM jerseys ever
Hope for the best for you and your family in real life and hope you will feel like coming back again sometime in the future.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 07-04-2022 03:02
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Another sad departure from the MG. You have made some amazing contributions to the site in your time, so for that, thank you!
It was great to see Itami do so well for you, as one of my best homegrown riders ever.
All the best to you and your family, and hopefully Blackburn can make it back to the Premier League 
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