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Caleb Ewan | Prodigy
The Hobbit
It lives!
Unlucky here, hopefully results will improve.
 
sutty68
Glad to see that you have some motivation back Smile

And a Good team time trial from the guys Wink
 
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cunego59
Thanks guys. I can't promise anything, but at the moment, I have some motivation again and I've finished the Tour of Qatar, so for the next few days, updates are ensured.
 
cunego59
<- Stage 2,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Stage 4 ->

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Tour of Qatar - Stage 3
Race Preview

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Pre-Race Tactics

As a team, we wanted to trying to improve Matthew's third place from stage one today. With Brett Lancaster failing to participate in the lead out back then, I got my chance to ride for Matthew in the final today, thus I didn't have to do any work before. I'm still not in top shape, but I hoped I would do a good job.

Favourites

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The Race


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Km 10 of 140

We showed our colours in the early phase of the break in person of Adam Yates, but his attack didn't make it.


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Km 43 of 140

Protected by Mitch Docker, I sat in the first third of the pack. Meanwhile, a four men break had established itself in front, with a solid advantage.


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Km 111 of 140

But at the last intermediate sprint, the advantage had decreased to under two minutes. The expected mass sprint seemed inevitable.


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Km 135 of 140

And so it was. With 5 kilometers to go, I sat in third position of our sprint train, behind me Jens Keukeleire and Matty Goss. Lampre, Trek and MTN were also going strong while Cavendish was quite a bit behind.


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Km 137 of 140

This time, Brett delivered perfectly. Now, it was my turn to shine.


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Km 138 of 140

But I failed. The others were simply faster than me, it felt like I was going backwards. I've let the team down.


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Km 139 of 140

However, Matt was amazing, he had a high speed and slipped between the riders in front of him. On the home strech, he was suddenly in a great position.


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Km 140 of 140

And he did it! Heinrich Haussler again only runner up, Cavendish way behind on six. A fantastic result for us! I closely miss the Top 20.


Stage Result


1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge2h53'22
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cyclings.t.
3 Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
4 Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubekas.t.
5 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racings.t.
6 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
7 Raymond KrederGarmin Sharps.t.
8 Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
9 Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
10 Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.

Spoiler
11Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
12Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubekas.t.
13Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
14Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
15Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
16Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
17Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Banks.t.
18Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiales.t.
19Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
20Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiales.t.
21Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
22Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
23Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdges.t.
24Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
25Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
26Peter VelitsBMC Racing Teams.t.
27Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
28Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
29Sébastien HinaultIAM Cyclings.t.
30Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
31Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
32Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
33Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
34Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
35Christian MeierOrica GreenEdges.t.
36Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
37Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.
38Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
39Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdges.t.
40Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
41Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
42Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
43Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
44Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdges.t.
45Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
46Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
47Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
48Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
49Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
50Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharps.t.
51Kristijan DurasekLampre - Meridas.t.
52Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
53Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
54Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
55Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
56Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
57Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
58Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
59Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
60William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
61Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
62Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Banks.t.
63Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
64Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
65Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
66Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
67Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
68Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubekas.t.
69Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
70Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
71Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
72Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
73Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
74Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharps.t.
75Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
76Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
77Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
78Tom SlagterGarmin Sharps.t.
79Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSFs.t.
80Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
81Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
82Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
83Diego UlissiLampre - Meridas.t.
84Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
85Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
86Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
87Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
88Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
89Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiales.t.
90Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
91Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
92Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
93Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattolis.t.
94Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
95Patrick SchellingIAM Cyclings.t.
96Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
97Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
98Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
99Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
100Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
101Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
102Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
103Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
104Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
105Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
106Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
107Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
108José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
109Julian KernAG2R La Mondiales.t.
110Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
111Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
112Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
113Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattolis.t.
114Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
115Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
116Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
117Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
118Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
119Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
120Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattolis.t.
121Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
122Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
123Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
124Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
125Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
126Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
127Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
128Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.


Classifications

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1 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling6h14'19
2 Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Team+ 8
3 Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
4 Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
5 Peter VelitsBMC Racing Teams.t.

Spoiler
6Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
7Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing+ 12
8Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
9Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
10Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
11Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
12Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
13Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
14Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
15Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge+ 21
16Raymond KrederGarmin Sharp+ 24
17Sébastien HinaultIAM Cyclings.t.
18Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
19Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
20Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
21Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
22Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
23Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
24Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
25Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
26Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharp+ 34
27Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 39
28Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Bank+ 49
29Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
30Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
31Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.
32Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
33Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
34Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
35Roberto FerrariLampre - Merida+ 51
36Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 59
37Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
38Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
39Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
40Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
41Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
42Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
43Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'03
44Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiale+ 1'07
45Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 1'08
46Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'11
47Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
48Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 1'19
49Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
50Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
51Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
52Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
53Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 1'31
54Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
55Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
56Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
57Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
58Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 1'39
59Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattolis.t.
60Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattoli+ 1'42
61Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharp+ 2'32
62Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdge+ 2'57
63Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdges.t.
64Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Banks.t.
65Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Team+ 3'16
66Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
67Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
68Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 3'27
69Tom SlagterGarmin Sharp+ 3'32
70Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
71Christian MeierOrica GreenEdge+ 3'57
72Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
73Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
74Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
75Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 4'07
76Diego UlissiLampre - Meridas.t.
77Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'15
78Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'17
79Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'19
80Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
81William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
82Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
83Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
84Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'27
85Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
86Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'29
87Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'39
88Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
89Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
90Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'44
91Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubeka+ 4'47
92Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
93Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
94Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
95Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdge+ 4'56
96Patrick SchellingIAM Cycling+ 5'47
97Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 6'18
98Kristijan DurasekLampre - Merida+ 6'22
99José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
100Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
101Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
102Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSF+ 6'30
103Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cycling+ 6'34
104Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
105Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
106Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
107Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
108Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
109Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 6'36
110Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattoli+ 6'38
111Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiale+ 6'42
112Julian KernAG2R La Mondiales.t.
113Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
114Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
115Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiale+ 6'49
116Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 6'54
117Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
118Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
119Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
120Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
121Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubeka+ 7'02
122Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
123Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattolis.t.
124Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
125Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
126Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
127Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
128Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.


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1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge45
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling40
3 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step35


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1 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing6h14'31
2 Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
3 Raymond KrederGarmin Sharp+ 12


Résumé


Above all, I'm very happy about the stage win today, it is a team sport after all, and if the team succeeds, you succeed.

But still. The win is almost exclusively Matty's achievement. I couldn't help the team quite the way I wanted to and probably got set back in the team hierarchy. But oh well. We're having a little party down at the bar, so that's where I'm heading now.

Yours,


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Edited by cunego59 on 20-02-2014 10:06
 
admirschleck
Great result for Goss and absolutely great layout of this story. But, if you could only change your graphic settings a bit, it's really hard to make difference between teams/riders at your current settings and it's somehow too bright.
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sutty68
Great win for Gossy and the team Grin, Caleb will get it right soon and show us all what he is made of Wink
 
Adamb
Great results hopefully Matt goss can get a few time bunuses to contend the GC
 
cunego59
@ admir: Thanks for the feedback. The screenshots are indeed very bright, you'll have to cope with that for Qatar, it'll change when get out of there Wink

@ sutty: I sure hope so!

@ Adamb: That's the plan!
 
cunego59
<- Stage 3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Stage 5 ->

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Tour of Qatar - Stage 4
Race Preview

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Pre-Race Tactics

I proved yesterday that I might not be ready yet to be an essential part in the lead out. However, and I can't thank him enough for that, the DS worshipped my couraged performanced and thus gave me a free role for today. That means: I had no duties whatsoever during the main part of the race and in the sprint, I could try and take a shot for myself. The DS said he wanted to see how I'd do on my own.

Favourites

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The Race


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Km 4 of 150

Just like yesterday, Adam Yates tried his luck within the first kilometers.


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Km 42 of 150

And this time, he succeeded. Joining a group of five, they reached a maximum advance of 5'30.


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Km 139 of 150

Fast forward, the last escapee was caught with 11kms to go. Our sprint train for Matty was already in a good position on the left while I found myself on the wheel of Mark Cavendish.


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Km 145 of 150

Our train was going great and took the front quite early. I, however, had lost Cavendish's wheel who was also going forward quickly. Now, I had to move!


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Km 147 of 150

MTN came out of nowhere to bring Gerald Ciolek to the front. Overall leader Heinrich Haussler was in their slipstream while I was amongst the Top 10 now, but already quite exhausted.


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Km 148 of 150

Lancaster was pushing hard to bring Goss in a better position, but Haussler and Cavendish were also going great. I was trying my best to hold on.


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Km 149 of 150

Curiously enough, Cavendish lost the wheel of his lead out man Renshaw, who was leading in the final meters. But Gossy and the MTN men on the other side of the road seemed faster.


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Km 150 of 150

And he did it again! Matthew Goss with a back to back stage win and advances to second place overall!


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Km 150 of 150

I cross the line in 20th, but at that moment, I didn't care too much. I was just happy!


Stage Result


1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge3h07'53
2 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
3 Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubekas.t.
4 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cyclings.t.
5 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racings.t.
6 Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
7 Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
8 Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
9 Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubekas.t.
10 Sébastien HinaultIAM Cyclings.t.

Spoiler
11Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
12Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
13Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
14Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
15Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
16Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Banks.t.
17Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
18Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
19Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
20Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdges.t.
21Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
22Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
23Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Banks.t.
24Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
25Raymond KrederGarmin Sharps.t.
26Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
27Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
28Peter VelitsBMC Racing Teams.t.
29Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiales.t.
30Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
31Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
32Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
33Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
34Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
35Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
36Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
37Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubekas.t.
38Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
39Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
40Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
41Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
42Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
43Christian MeierOrica GreenEdges.t.
44Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
45Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
46Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
47Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattolis.t.
48Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
49Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharps.t.
50Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
51Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
52Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
53Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
54Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
55Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
56Tom SlagterGarmin Sharps.t.
57Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
58William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
59Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
60Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
61Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
62Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
63Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
64Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
65Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
66Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
67Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
68Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
69Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiales.t.
70Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
71Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiales.t.
72Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharps.t.
73Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
74Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
75Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdges.t.
76Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
77Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
78Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
79Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
80Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
81Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
82Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
83Diego UlissiLampre - Meridas.t.
84Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
85Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
86Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
87Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
88Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
89Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattolis.t.
90Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattolis.t.
91Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
92Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
93Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
94Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
95Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
96Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.
97Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
98Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
99Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
100Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
101Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
102Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSFs.t.
103Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
104Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
105Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
106Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
107Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
108Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
109Patrick SchellingIAM Cyclings.t.
110Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
111Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 3'15
112Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
113Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
114Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
115Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
116Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
117Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
118Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
119Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
120Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
121Julian KernAG2R La Mondiales.t.
122Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
123Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
124Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
125Kristijan DurasekLampre - Meridas.t.
126Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
127José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
128Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdges.t.


Classifications

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1 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling9h22'12
2 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge+ 1
3 Michael SchärBMC Racing Team+ 8
4 Peter VelitsBMC Racing Teams.t.
5 Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.

Spoiler
6Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
7Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
8Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing+ 12
9Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
10Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
11Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
12Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
13Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
14Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
15Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
16Sébastien HinaultIAM Cycling+ 24
17Raymond KrederGarmin Sharps.t.
18Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
19Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
20Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
21Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
22Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
23Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
24Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
25Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
26Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 27
27Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharp+ 34
28Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Bank+ 49
29Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
30Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
31Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
32Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
33Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.
34Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
35Roberto FerrariLampre - Merida+ 51
36Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 59
37Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
38Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
39Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
40Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
41Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
42Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
43Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'03
44Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'05
45Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiale+ 1'07
46Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
47Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 1'08
48Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 1'11
49Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 1'19
50Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
51Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
52Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
53Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 1'31
54Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
55Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
56Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
57Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
58Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
59Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattoli+ 1'39
60Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattoli+ 1'42
61Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharp+ 2'32
62Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdge+ 2'57
63Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Banks.t.
64Dominik NerzBMC Racing Team+ 3'16
65Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
66Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
67Tom SlagterGarmin Sharp+ 3'32
68Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
69Christian MeierOrica GreenEdge+ 3'57
70Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
71Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
72Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
73Diego UlissiLampre - Merida+ 4'07
74Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'15
75William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'19
76Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
77Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
78Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'27
79Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
80Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'29
81Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'39
82Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
83Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
84Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'44
85Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubeka+ 4'47
86Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
87Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
88Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
89Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdge+ 4'56
90Patrick SchellingIAM Cycling+ 5'47
91Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdge+ 6'12
92Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSF+ 6'24
93Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cycling+ 6'34
94Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
95Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
96Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
97Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattoli+ 6'38
98Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiale+ 6'42
99Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
100Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 6'54
101Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
102Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
103Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
104Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
105Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubeka+ 7'02
106Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
107Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
108Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
109Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattolis.t.
110Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
111Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
112Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
113Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 7'22
114Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiale+ 7'32
115Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cycling+ 7'34
116Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
117Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 9'33
118Kristijan DurasekLampre - Merida+ 9'37
119Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
120Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
121José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
122Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 9'49
123Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
124Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 9'51
125Julian KernAG2R La Mondiale+ 9'57
126Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
127Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
128Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'04


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1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge70
2 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step55
3 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling54


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1 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing9h22'24
2 Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
3 Raymond KrederGarmin Sharp+ 12


Résumé


In contrary to yesterday, I can enjoy Matthew's stage win without restrictions. Sure, the 20th place wasn't exactly what I had hoped for, but I know my faults and this is an important learning experience.

Two stages left, I hope I'll get another chance to prove myself.

Until then,


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Edited by cunego59 on 23-02-2014 21:04
 
Cycleman123
Great racing from Gossy Wink
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Shonak
Quite some Goss dominance in Qatar. Shock
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"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
 
The Hobbit
Another brilliant stage win for Goss, but a mediocre ride today from Ewan, hopefully next time he will be able to hold a good wheel.
 
sutty68
Another great show of sprinting from Gossy Grin
 
Adamb
Another great win, hopefully he can take the GC
 
cunego59
Thanks guys. Goss is indeed just great at the moment, let's hope it stays that way.

Caleb still has room to improve, but he's young and every stage is just another step towards greatness, so stay patient Wink
 
cunego59
<- Stage 4,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,??? ->

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Tour of Qatar - Stage 5
Race Preview

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Pre-Race Tactics

We wanted to approach today the same way as yesterday. Ideally put someone into the break, set Matt up for the sprint. I was given a free role for the sprint once again - at least that was the plan ...

Favourites

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The Race


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Km 2 of 145

At the start of the race, I was at front with Matthew. The first attacks came before our other team mates could catch up with us, and suddenly I heard "Go, Caleb!", from the team radio. I needed a few seconds to process, but then I went!


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Km 21 of 145

The next kilometers were hectic, more attacks kept coming and I wasn't quite sure how to handle the situation. But eventually, I managed to be part of the 5 men break of the day, along with Parinello (Androni), Cammaerts (Cofidis), Montaguti (Ag2r) and Goesinnen (Drapac).


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Km 60 of 145

At the first intermediate sprint, I tested my legs a little. Of course I was easily the fastest in the group, but the acceleration hurt more than it should have. That couldn't be a good sign.


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Km 104 of 145

After the second intermediate sprint, my work was done. Our advance was being reduced anyway, so I sat back.


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Km 122 of 145

A little later, my companions accelerated in a last attempt to stay clear, but after a quick chat with the DS, I decided to fall back into the peloton. No use in wasting my energy.


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Km 137 of 145

It came down to another bunch sprint and the team was doing yet another fantastic lead out. Meanwhile, I caught Cavendish's wheel a couple of rows behind.


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Km 142 of 145

As the sprint was about to start, I was still rather far back. Omega Pharma really weren't on top of their game here. More importantly, though, my team mates were doing great up front.


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Km 2 of 145

Eventually, I came from too far behind and I lacked the power after my efforts to improve yesterday's result. But my result doesn't matter anyway, since Matty celebrated another dominant win, thus taking over the overall lead.


Stage Result


1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge3h01'05
2 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racings.t.
3 Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubekas.t.
4 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cyclings.t.
5 Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
6 Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
7 Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
8 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
9 Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
10 Raymond KrederGarmin Sharps.t.

Spoiler
11Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
12Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Banks.t.
13Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
14Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubekas.t.
15Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
16Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
17Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
18Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
19Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
20Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
21Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
22Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
23Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
24Sébastien HinaultIAM Cyclings.t.
25Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdges.t.
26Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubekas.t.
27Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
28Peter VelitsBMC Racing Teams.t.
29Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
30Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
31Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
32Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
33Kristijan DurasekLampre - Meridas.t.
34Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
35Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
36Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
37Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
38Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
39Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiales.t.
40Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
41Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
42Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdges.t.
43Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
44Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
45Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
46Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
47Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharps.t.
48Diego UlissiLampre - Meridas.t.
49Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
50Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Banks.t.
51Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
52Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
53Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
54Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
55Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
56Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
57Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
58Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
59Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdges.t.
60Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiales.t.
61Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
62Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
63Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
64José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
65Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
66Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
67Tom SlagterGarmin Sharps.t.
68Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
69Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
70Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
71Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
72Christian MeierOrica GreenEdges.t.
73Julian KernAG2R La Mondiales.t.
74Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
75Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiales.t.
76Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
77Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
78Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
79Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
80Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
81Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
82Patrick SchellingIAM Cyclings.t.
83Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
84Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
85Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
86Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
87Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
88Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
89Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
90Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
91Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
92Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
93Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
94Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharps.t.
95Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
96Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
97Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
98Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
99Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
100Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
101Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
102Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
103Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
104Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
105Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
106William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
107Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattolis.t.
108Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
109Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
110Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
111Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
112Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
113Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
114Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattolis.t.
115Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
116Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
117Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
118Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
119Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattolis.t.
120Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
121Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
122Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
123Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
124Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
125Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
126Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
127Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSFs.t.
128Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.


Classifications

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1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge12h22'58
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling+ 19
3 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racings.t.
4 Peter VelitsBMC Racing Team+ 27
5 Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.

Spoiler
6Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
7Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
8Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
9Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racing+ 31
10Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
11Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
12Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
13Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
14Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
15Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
16Raymond KrederGarmin Sharp+ 43
17Sébastien HinaultIAM Cyclings.t.
18Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
19Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
20Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
21Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
22Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
23Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
24Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
25Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
26Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 46
27Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharp+ 53
28Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Bank+ 1'08
29Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
30Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
31Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
32Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
33Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
34Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.
35Roberto FerrariLampre - Merida+ 1'10
36Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 1'18
37Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
38Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
39Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
40Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
41Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
42Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
43Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'22
44Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'24
45Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiale+ 1'26
46Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
47Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 1'27
48Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 1'30
49Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 1'38
50Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
51Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
52Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
53Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 1'42
54Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 1'50
55Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
56Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
57Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
58Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
59Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattoli+ 1'58
60Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattoli+ 2'01
61Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharp+ 2'51
62Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdge+ 3'08
63Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Bank+ 3'16
64Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Team+ 3'35
65Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
66Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
67Tom SlagterGarmin Sharp+ 3'51
68Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
69Christian MeierOrica GreenEdge+ 4'16
70Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
71Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
72Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
73Diego UlissiLampre - Merida+ 4'26
74Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 4'32
75Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'34
76Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'38
77William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
78Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'46
79Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
80Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'48
81Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'58
82Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
83Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
84Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 5'03
85Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubeka+ 5'06
86Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
87Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
88Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
89Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdge+ 5'15
90Patrick SchellingIAM Cycling+ 6'06
91Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdge+ 6'31
92Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSF+ 6'43
93Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cycling+ 6'53
94Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
95Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
96Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
97Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattoli+ 6'57
98Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiale+ 7'01
99Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
100Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 7'13
101Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
102Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
103Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
104Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
105Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubeka+ 7'21
106Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
107Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
108Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
109Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
110Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
111Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattolis.t.
112Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
113Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 7'41
114Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
115Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cycling+ 7'53
116Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
117Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 9'52
118Kristijan DurasekLampre - Merida+ 9'56
119Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
120José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
121Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
122Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 10'08
123Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
124Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 10'10
125Julian KernAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'16
126Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
127Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
128Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'23


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1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge95
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling68
3 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step63


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1 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing12h23'17
2 Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racing+ 12
3 Raymond KrederGarmin Sharp+ 24


Résumé


My goodness, we're doing well! Our sprint train runs perfect (now that I'm out ... but no hard feelings there!) and Matt is in great shape - or at least in much better shape than all the others. Plus, it's amazing how Omega Pharma keeps on ruining their lead outs.

The DS had a quick talk with me, saying that he appreciated my efforts today and how it was a difficult task for an unexperienced rider like me to get into the break. These words are really important to me: Since I'm still lacking the ultimate punch in the sprint, it's great to know that I can help the team nevertheless.

There's only one stage left to go now and Matty's in yellow. Let's bring it home, boys!


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Edited by cunego59 on 23-02-2014 21:05
 
Adamb
Your bossing Qatar well done
 
sutty68
Three in a row for Super Matty Goss Grin
 
cunego59
<- Stage 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,??? ->

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Tour of Qatar - Stage 6
Race Preview

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Pre-Race Tactics

Having the leader's jersey, the plan was plain and simple: Keep it! Ideally, we wanted to put a rider in the break again, if that didn't work out, the whole team would have to work hard. In the finale, we'd try to bring it home with our standard sprint train, and I wanted to try to improve my personal best, which so far was a 20th place.

Favourites

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The Race


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Km 23 of 106

Matthew enjoyed his first day in a leader's jersey this year. Jens and I covered him, while Mitch Docker was in the break. So far, everything went as planned.


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Km 95 of 106

Within the last 15 kms, the pace was insane. The last remaining escapees were about to be caught and the sprint trains were starting to form. We were going decent on the right side, while I was once again on Cavendish's wheel, who was looking better today.


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Km 98 of 106

Heading first into a curve, Diego Ulissi hit the ground. It was amazing that only two other riders went down with him. The sprint could continue


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Km 101 of 106

I tried to jump from wheel to wheel and eventually found myself behind the MTN train. Unfortunately, our own train didn't quite work this time.


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Km 103 of 106

However, things changed a bit before the sprint finally started. We did manage to bring Gossy in a good position, but he looked rather exhausted. I found myself a little further behind. Nizzolo and Haussler on the left are the ones who could still be a danger for us.


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Km 105 of 106

Closing in on the flamme rouge, I'm suddenly in seventh or eigth position. Goss still sits behind Brett with Cavendish and Haussler going strong.


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Km 106 of 106

I eventually outsprint Brett for 16th. But the most important thing was happening up front. Matthew only achieved a fifth place. Haussler was amazingly fast, but this time, when it really mattered, Cav did what he usually does and took the stage, saving Matty's overall win.


Stage Result


1 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step2h07'41
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cyclings.t.
3 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racings.t.
4 Roberto FerrariLampre - Meridas.t.
5 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdges.t.
6 Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubekas.t.
7 Sébastien HinaultIAM Cyclings.t.
8 Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
9 Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Steps.t.
10 Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.

Spoiler
11Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Banks.t.
12Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
13Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Meridas.t.
14Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
15Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
16Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdges.t.
17Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
18Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
19Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubekas.t.
20Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
21Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
22Raymond KrederGarmin Sharps.t.
23Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
24Peter VelitsBMC Racing Teams.t.
25Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
26Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
27Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
28Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
29Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
30Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiales.t.
31Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
32Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
33Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
34Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
35Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
36Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
37Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
38Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
39Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharps.t.
40Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
41Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattolis.t.
42Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
43Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
44Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
45Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
46Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
47Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
48Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
49Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Banks.t.
50Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
51Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
52Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiales.t.
53Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
54Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
55Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdges.t.
56Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
57Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
58Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSFs.t.
59Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
60Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
61Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
62Kristijan DurasekLampre - Meridas.t.
63Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattolis.t.
64Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
65Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
66Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
67Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
68Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racings.t.
69Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiales.t.
70Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
71Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
72Marko KumpTeam Saxo Banks.t.
73Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
74Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
75Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
76Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
77Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
78Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
79Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
80Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
81Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
82Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
83Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
84Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
85Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
86Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
87Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
88Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
89Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
90Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
91Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
92Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
93Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
94Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
95Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
96Tom SlagterGarmin Sharps.t.
97Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
98Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
99William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
100Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
101Julian KernAG2R La Mondiales.t.
102Ben KingGarmin Sharps.t.
103Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
104Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
105Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
106Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattolis.t.
107José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
108Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
109Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
110Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
111Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
112Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
113Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
114Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
115Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
116Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
117Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdge+ 3'11
118Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattoli+ 4'08
119Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
120Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cyclings.t.
121Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
122Adam YatesOrica GreenEdges.t.
123Christian MeierOrica GreenEdges.t.
124Patrick SchellingIAM Cycling+ 5'04
125Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharp+ 10'40
126Diego UlissiLampre - Meridas.t.
127Winner AnaconaLampre - Meridas.t.
128Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubekas.t.


Final Classifications

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1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge14h30'39
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling+ 7
3 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing+ 11
4 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step+ 26
5 Peter VelitsBMC Racing Team+ 27

Spoiler
7Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
8Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
9Manuel QuinziatoBMC Racing Teams.t.
10Fumiyuki BeppuTrek Factory Racing+ 31
11Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racings.t.
12Markel IrizarTrek Factory Racings.t.
13Riccardo ZoidlTrek Factory Racings.t.
14Kristof VandewalleTrek Factory Racings.t.
15Matthew BuscheTrek Factory Racings.t.
16Laurent DidierTrek Factory Racings.t.
17Sébastien HinaultIAM Cycling+ 43
18Steele Von HoffGarmin Sharps.t.
19Raymond KrederGarmin Sharps.t.
20Kristof GoddaertIAM Cyclings.t.
21Nick NuyensGarmin Sharps.t.
22Dylan van BaarleGarmin Sharps.t.
23Matthias FrankIAM Cyclings.t.
24Jonathan FumeauxIAM Cyclings.t.
25Sebastian LangeveldGarmin Sharp+ 53
26Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Bank+ 1'08
27Jens KeukeleireOrica GreenEdges.t.
28Brett LancasterOrica GreenEdges.t.
29Matteo TosattoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
30Manuele BoaroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
31Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
32Roberto FerrariLampre - Merida+ 1'10
33Fabio TaborreYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 1'16
34Mark RenshawOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 1'18
35Gert SteegmansOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
36Andrea PaliniLampre - Meridas.t.
37Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
38Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
39Pieter SerryOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
40Petr VakočOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Teams.t.
41Adam PhelanDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'22
42Travis MeyerDrapac Pro Cycling+ 1'24
43Maxime DanielAG2R La Mondiale+ 1'26
44Stijn VandenberghOmega Pharma - Quick•Step Cycling Team+ 1'27
45Adrien PetitCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 1'30
46Francesco ChicchiYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 1'38
47Yauheni HutarovichAG2R La Mondiales.t.
48Simone PonziYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
49Rafael AndriatoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
50Laurens De VreeseWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 1'40
51Gerald CiolekMTN - Qhubeka+ 1'42
52Michel KrederWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 1'50
53Davy CommeyneWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
54Enrico BattaglinBardiani - CSFs.t.
55Stefano PirazziBardiani - CSFs.t.
56Johnny HoogerlandAndroni Giocattoli+ 1'58
57Marco FrapportiAndroni Giocattoli+ 2'01
58Caleb EwanOrica GreenEdge+ 3'08
59Michael MørkøvTeam Saxo Bank+ 3'16
60Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Team+ 3'35
61Dominik NerzBMC Racing Teams.t.
62Larry WarbasseBMC Racing Teams.t.
63Tom SlagterGarmin Sharp+ 3'49
64Ben KingGarmin Sharp+ 3'51
65Marko KumpTeam Saxo Bank+ 4'16
66Takashi MiyazawaTeam Saxo Banks.t.
67Karsten KroonTeam Saxo Banks.t.
68Edwig CammaertsCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 4'32
69Benjamin JohnsonDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'34
70Floris GoesinnenDrapac Pro Cycling+ 4'38
71William ClarkeDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
72Romain BardetAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'44
73Davide AppollonioAG2R La Mondiale+ 4'46
74Nico SijmensWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'48
75Sébastien ReichenbachIAM Cycling+ 4'51
76Thomas LöfkvistIAM Cyclings.t.
77Frederique RobertWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 4'58
78Filippo FortinBardiani - CSFs.t.
79Angelo PaganiBardiani - CSFs.t.
80Mirko SelvaggiWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 5'03
81Francesco RedaAndroni Giocattoli+ 5'06
82Antonino ParrinelloAndroni Giocattolis.t.
83Omar BertazzoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
84Adam YatesOrica GreenEdge+ 5'16
85Mitchell DockerOrica GreenEdge+ 6'31
86Andrea PasqualonBardiani - CSF+ 6'43
87Malcom RudolphDrapac Pro Cycling+ 6'53
88Robbie HuckerDrapac Pro Cyclings.t.
89Yoann BagotCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
90Gianfranco ZilioliAndroni Giocattoli+ 6'57
91Blel KadriAG2R La Mondiale+ 7'01
92Mauro FinettoYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
93Kevin Van MelsenWanty - Groupe Gobert+ 7'13
94Tim De TroyerWanty - Groupe Goberts.t.
95Andrea PiecheleBardiani - CSFs.t.
96Andrea ManfrediBardiani - CSFs.t.
97Andrea Di CorradoBardiani - CSFs.t.
98Kristian SbaragliMTN - Qhubeka+ 7'21
99Andreas StauffMTN - Qhubekas.t.
100Johann Van ZylMTN - Qhubekas.t.
101Adrien NiyonshutiMTN - Qhubekas.t.
102Martin ReimerMTN - Qhubekas.t.
103Songezo JimMTN - Qhubekas.t.
104Nicola TestiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
105Ariel Maximiliano RichezeLampre - Merida+ 7'41
106Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
107Wouter WippertDrapac Pro Cycling+ 7'53
108Louis VerhelstCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
109Christian MeierOrica GreenEdge+ 8'24
110Pieter WeeningOrica GreenEdge+ 8'26
111Francesco FailliYellowFluo - Selle Italia+ 9'52
112Kristijan DurasekLampre - Merida+ 9'56
113Matteo BonoLampre - Meridas.t.
114José SerpaLampre - Meridas.t.
115Romain LemarchandCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 10'08
116Christophe LaporteCofidis, Solutions Créditss.t.
117Guillaume LevarletCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 10'10
118Julian KernAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'16
119Stefano BorchiYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
120Luigi MilettaYellowFluo - Selle Italias.t.
121Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiale+ 10'23
122Clément VenturiniCofidis, Solutions Crédits+ 11'01
123Patrick SchellingIAM Cycling+ 11'10
124Andrea ZordanAndroni Giocattoli+ 11'29
125Phillip GaimonGarmin Sharp+ 13'31
126Diego UlissiLampre - Merida+ 15'06
127Jay ThomsonMTN - Qhubeka+ 15'46
128Winner AnaconaLampre - Merida+ 20'36


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1 Matthew GossOrica GreenEdge107
2 Heinrich HausslerIAM Cycling88
3 Mark CavendishOmega Pharma - Quick•Step88


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1 Giacomo NizzoloTrek Factory Racing14h30'50
2 Fabio SilvestreTrek Factory Racing+ 20
3 Raymond KrederGarmin Sharp+ 32


Final Résumé


What a heartbeat finish. This time we can really thank Cavendish. The whole train didn't work that well today and Matthew didn't have the final punch either, so we got a little lucky. Still, with three stage wins, there's no doubt that Matt is the deserved winner of this race.

As for myself, I think it was a good start to my professional career. It really had everything: Carrying water bottles and falling back, a day in the break, a team time trial and a couple of Top 25 finishes. Not too shabby, I'd say.

The whole squad will stay together and head for the Tour of Oman now, where I'll encounter some more hilly and mountaneous terrain for the first time. But don't worry, there'll be some sprinting to do as well!

I hope you stay tuned, and if you like, don't hesitate to share your opinion on my first racing.

Yours,


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sutty68
He may not have won the final stage here but Gossy is the Overall Champion here in Qatar Grin
 
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