A New Story - Coming in the New Year! Help by voting!
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valverde321 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 03:33
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Okay guys, you might have heard the news, but I figured out a way to get PCM 11 to work, so I don't think I'll ever touch PCM10 again
Now after seeing the success of Alakagom's thread a few weeks ago, and me being in a similar situation, I thought. "why not make a thread to see what others think!".
I know the PCM.daily db is still a few weeks away, but I want to get a head start on my decision.
There are also quite a few teams, I would pick almost for certain if it wasn't for the fact their jersey hasn't been released yet.
Now I'll go over the teams I have been considering:
Garmin
I think the reason is obvious. My favourite rider, and a very North American team that can compete in any terrain. They have also always had very nice jerseys, in all their years, so I dont expect that to change.
Greenedge
Well, I really like the team. They have Keukeleire, Beppu and Teklehaimanot a few of my favourite riders, as well as two very good youngsters, Hepburn and Durbridge. They are filled with sprinters, they can do alright in the classics thanks to Gerrans, and they also have Tuft. The only question is how tolerable will the jerseys be, and how many Greenedge stories would come before and after mine?
Astana
Astana stand out with their Blue/Turquoise/Teal jerseys, and I've always liked them. Astana has added quite a few riders that really appeal to me as a story writer like Brajkovic, Silin, Bozic, and Seeldraeyers. Along with Kreuziger who usually grows into one of the best Stage Racers in the PCM.daily db's this team could be quite enjoyable, and its a less-common team for stories, but I've never been sure why? They could be a lot of fun!
Katusha
Their new jerseys are quite amazing, imo and I'm a jersey guy! Plus they have a cool team with lots of good riders!
Lotto - Belisol
They could be fun, and with Gilbert departing, that could make way for a very interesting storyline at the beginning of the season.
Vacansoleil
One of my favourite teams, with a very nice jersey, and a fun attacking team.
So thats it guys. You help me decide, and thanks for taking the time to vote, or comment if you chose to do so!
Edited by valverde321 on 29-12-2011 06:11
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Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 29-12-2011 04:18
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I voted for Katusha, I love the jersey, and the team is strong with a nice group of old stars.
I loved your past stories, so I can't wait. I hope you don't do Astana as I was planning on starting one around them, and I can't compete with a vet like you, but it's up to you.
Good luck.
Edited by Teddy The Creator on 29-12-2011 07:13
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Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 29-12-2011 06:11
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I voted for Vacansoleil. As you said, they have great attacking riders and the team is "cool" as your stories are
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cavfan8 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 06:36
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I voted Astana, with the riders you mentioned how could you not choose them! I also love their jerseys. Whichever team you choose I wish you luck and I will follow closely |
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vangerner |
Posted on 29-12-2011 07:03
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I voted for Vacansoleil, just because there isn't any story of Vacansoleil on PCMDaily! Well, what team it is going to be, good luck! |
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dienblad |
Posted on 29-12-2011 09:26
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I've voted for Astana, as I've never seen an Astana jersey and I think it's a quite challenging team, especially for the hills and mountains (and sprints).
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dienblad |
Posted on 29-12-2011 09:43
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Ow, since TeddyTheCreator is about to start a new story with Astana, I change my vot to Katusha...
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Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 10:51
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Nice to see your game finally works. Have fun.
Would have voted Astana, but since Teddy just started a story with them, I voted Vacansoleil instead.
As you said cool team, with some of my favourite riders like Marcato and Hoogerland. And of course, above all - Gustav Larsson
But I'm sure the story will be a great one no matter what your choice is. I'm just glad to see you're starting one. Good luck.
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FreitasPCM |
Posted on 29-12-2011 10:55
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My vote goes for Vacansoleil. They have so many great riders for the different types of terrain... Hoogerland, Marcato, Leukemans (is he still there? ), van Hummel, and even young riders with potential like Valls and Denifl. |
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sutty68 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 12:33
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I also voted for Vaconsoleil, simply because it is nice to see differernt Teams being used
Good Luck |
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Wiley |
Posted on 29-12-2011 13:53
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Voted VCD
I tiried a story and failed
Hope you can do better
Ferrari-BA > Psuedo Man Game
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valverde321 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 14:07
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Thanks everyone for the votes! I'm glad to hear that you enjoy my stories, but I think I've decided on a team.
I think the team I will be choosing will be lots of fun, because they are hardly chosen, and they have great jerseys.
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baia |
Posted on 29-12-2011 14:10
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Vacansoleil...end of discussion.
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valverde321 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 14:18
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I guess you wont be happy with my choice then.....
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Teddy The Creator |
Posted on 29-12-2011 14:21
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valverde321 wrote:
I guess you wont be happy with my choice then.....
In Soviet Russia, Katusha chooses you!
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valverde321 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 14:23
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Teddy The Creator wrote:
valverde321 wrote:
I guess you wont be happy with my choice then.....
In Soviet Russia, Katusha chooses you!
Maybe........
And sorry to everyone else that voted Vacansoleil.
Maybe someone thats better at stories could do them, but I thought of a title and fell in love with Katusha
Edited by valverde321 on 29-12-2011 14:28
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sutty68 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 16:35
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Can't believe that you didn't choose the team with the most votes
But good luck with the Russians anyway |
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valverde321 |
Posted on 29-12-2011 17:06
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Well Katusha was winning when I went to bed, so I slept on it, and decided that they would be an awesome team. I wanted to wait longer, but I wanted to be sure, I would be the first to start a Katusha thread, in quite a long time, I think.
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Wiley |
Posted on 29-12-2011 17:16
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that was a quick voting process
but good luck with Katusha
Ferrari-BA > Psuedo Man Game
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Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 29-12-2011 17:20
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Wiley wrote:
that was a quick voting process
but good luck with Katusha
Almost as quick and unfair as Russian elections
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