Mais Par Un Verre Obscurément | But Though A Glass Darkly
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 30-06-2013 23:29
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5th January 2013
Hotel Parc Beaumont
Orange Project Presentation
The Orange Project has a very clear idea of what we want to achieve. Since 2009 Team Sky has re-written the rules of professional cycling, defying traditional conventions and taking the sport to a whole new level. The community scoffed at the idea of season long peaks, and that a Brit would win the Tour in 5 years. They did both in 3!
Here at the Orange Project we aim to improve on this formula. Team Sky have cut the path, and we will define it and build it into a highway of success. Encouraged by the recent revolution of French cycling the Orange Project will push the boundaries and redefine the sport of cycling.
In 5 years we will Win Le Tour with a French rider. In 5 years we will Win the Worlds with a French rider. In 5 years we will Win Paris-Roubaix with a French rider. In 3 years we will Podium le Tour with a French rider. In 2 years we will Win both Paris-Nice and Le Dauphine Libere with a French Rider!
27th October 2017, 10:06
Courtroom #1
Prosecution: This plan that Project Orange had, that put you in direct competition with the man over there?
Mr Missile: Yes. We unveiled this Project, then a few days later they also announced a very similar plan of team development.
Prosecution: And i note you made no mention of any doping stance, either for or against.
Mr Missile: Well... We had a plan, a set of goals to achieve. There was a lot of money at stake, but we started off definitely against PED's.
Prosecution: In that case explain your starting squad.
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fernando97 |
Posted on 30-06-2013 23:50
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Hmm, sounds good so far. Really good! |
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Ian Butler |
Posted on 01-07-2013 07:53
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I like the idea, it's original (courtroom drama etc)
Though I must say I don't like the French following Sky French used to race with their gut instinct, now they'll turn into robots, too... |
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 01-07-2013 17:02
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@Fernando - Thanks
@Ian - It's a French take on the Sky plan, so you don;t have to fear for dull racing.
5th January 2013
Hotel Parc Beaumont
Orange Project Presentation
Now let us introduce the riders for 2013 and beyond! We have managed to fill a full 30 man roster thanks to the backing from Orange and other sponsors. There is a real mix of experience and talent here.
Sylvain Chavanel
Steve Chainel
Johan Le Bon
Lloyd Mondory
Jimmy Engoulvent
Jean-Lou Paiani
Sebastien Minard
Aurelien Duval
Sebastien Chavanel
Jean-Christophe Peraud
John Gadret
Jerome Coppel
Christophe Riblon
Maxime Bouet
Guillaume Bonnafond
Pierre-Luc Perichon
Blel Kadri
Romain Bardet
Benoit Jarrier
Bryan Coquard
Yannick Martinez
Maxime Daniel
Emilien Viennet
Thomas Hinault
Young Rider #1
Young Rider #2
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Jesleyh |
Posted on 01-07-2013 17:07
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That is a very nice team you got there!
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Selwink |
Posted on 01-07-2013 17:16
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Nice squad and Thomas Hinault
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fernando97 |
Posted on 01-07-2013 17:18
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I know that last guy! Nice squad you have there, looking forward your results with them. |
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Jesleyh |
Posted on 01-07-2013 17:19
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Oh yeah, Thomas Hinault! Didn't notice he was on the team!(Mixed him up with Sébastien )
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Ian Butler |
Posted on 01-07-2013 18:04
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Lovely Team!
By the way, it's nice to bring the Chavanel brothers together! |
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Posted on 22-12-2024 12:45
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tpinot |
Posted on 01-07-2013 18:17
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nice squad, looking for Emilien Viennet's progression |
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 01-07-2013 20:15
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@Jesl - Thanks, probably would have preferred to be confused with Bernard
@Selwink - Thanks. I needed someone i could use to grow into a potential Tour winner, and in case the game doesn't give me one it's always an option.
@Fernando - Not quite as powerful as you know him. Hoping for some good ones, but not too sure at WT level
@Ian - Happened by accident. Didn't want Sylvain originaly, but then we seriously lacked a classics leader, so here he is.
@tpinot - So am i. I've never had him in a team so will be something new to watch for me.
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-07-2013 12:19
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Here are 4 of the new Jerseys you can expect to see
Team Sky Development
Following the succesess of 2011 and 2012, spearheaded by Wiggins and Froome, Team Sky decided to set up a Development team. Following the general idea of ISD-Katusha and Rabobank Development, they aim to grow various young talents. Headlined by Russel and Dean Downing, Tom Scully and Matt Holmes.
Airbus - DHL Cycling
The new look team taking over from Vacansoleil-DCM. Taking the team in a slightly new direction following the doping cases of 2012 this really will be team to watch! Headlined by Andre Greipel, Tony Martin and Andreas Kloeden.
The Orange Project
The jersey you'll see most often. The new replacement for AG2R aiming to improve upon the Sky method and take back the big french races. The squad is available above.
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Jesleyh |
Posted on 02-07-2013 12:31
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Turns out I can't count
(Unless you count the NC jersey of course )
And where's the Philips jersey?
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-07-2013 12:34
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@Jesl - Why i said 4 jerseys and not teams etc. Philips will not be Philips, but something else Dutch, and is in progress. Same for Mtn Dew, it's in progress... it think...
I will post a screen of the team select page, as there are quite a few changes to various teams. I will alsp post full screens of all "new" teams (Orange, Mtn Dew, "Philips", Airbus and Sky Dev)
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Jesleyh |
Posted on 02-07-2013 14:46
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Sounds good
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Selwink |
Posted on 02-07-2013 15:40
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Its Itera-Katusha, not ISD-Katusha. For the rest, idea still looks good
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maxime86 |
Posted on 02-07-2013 15:42
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WHYY NO GALLOPIN?!?!?!?!?!?! |
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sutty68 |
Posted on 02-07-2013 19:10
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Really like the look of your squad |
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-07-2013 19:22
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@Selwink - Of course it is
@Maxime - He's at Mtn Dew, they would let us have him as he is such a talent
@Sutty - Thanks. It will certainly be fun if nothing else
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TheManxMissile |
Posted on 03-07-2013 20:34
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If no-one minds i'm just gonna get going on the racing and add the remaining jerseys when they are finished, only so much filler i can come up with...
So 1st up is screens of teams, then Paris-Nice
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