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| Ybodonk |
Posted on 12-08-2013 08:53
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I did read through the entire "other" Vuelta thread, my head almost exploded  I thought we needed this thread or is it too early ?
My predictions :
GC :
1. Nibali
2. Valverde
3. Carlos - new Iban Mayo - Betancour
4. Purito
5. Uran
6. Majka
7. Henao
8. Basso
9. Scarponi
10. Pozzovivo
K.O.M One of of 1-4 GC, they are all "winners" - going for the stages.
: I have hold up the right to make changes if line up should change.
Hope we are gonna see an awesome Vuelta like last year. The best man-o-mano race in years. If Nibali crushes both Valverde and Purito uphill, then its due to the TDF racing, imo. Nibali was never really a better climber than these too. He has definately evolved, but he is not as strong as it looked under the Giro. The Giro competition was mostly upcoming stars, no Froome, Contador, Valverde or Purito.
I hope for a bomb, and Betancour smashing  He was the guy closest to match Nibali in the Giro uphill.
Good Vuelta guys ! |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:11
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I'm not suer who is going so correct me if they aren't going.
1. Valverde (maybe first)
2. Nibbles
3. Henao
4. Scarponi
5. Rodriguez
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Edited by Jakstar22 on 12-08-2013 09:23
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:20
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Jakstar22 wrote:
Not sure if Hesjedal is going.
He has already ridden half the Giro and the entire Tour, so no way. Besides, he wouldn't want to miss the Canadian classics.
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:22
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
Jakstar22 wrote:
Not sure if Hesjedal is going.
He has already ridden half the Giro and the entire Tour, so no way. Besides, he wouldn't want to miss the Canadian classics.
True
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:25
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I reckon.
1-Valverde
2-Nibali
3-Rodriguez
Whos is your carlos guy? Cant say i have heard of him. |
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| Ybodonk |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:29
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@Pelizotti even if he didnt ride any of these GT's, I would not include him in top10. Him and DeGendt will never get my in my GC favourites - yes they are very good riders, but besides that Giro which was weird, they will not be decent in races where the top climbers are present.
@ Luis Leon, didnt you watch any races before this years TDF ?
He was impressive in many races this year, also in the Giro. Powerfull, explosive, and loves to attack |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:30
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I live in NZ. The only races i see on TV are the Tour of Australia and the Tour de France. |
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| Ybodonk |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:32
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Luis Leon Sanchez wrote:
I live in NZ. The only races i see on TV are the Tour of Australia and the Tour de France.
Oh, I understand 
Search for his results on google. And you can probably find some clips on youtube |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:33
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Luis Leon Sanchez wrote:
I live in NZ. The only races i see on TV are the Tour of Australia and the Tour de France.
Then type his name into google buddy and you will see, one of the many young Colombians on the rise.
Edit: Zabel'd
Edited by Strydz on 12-08-2013 09:34
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:35
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Indeed. Columbia has/is producing some very strong climbers. Isnt quintata from there as well? |
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| Ybodonk |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:36
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Yes they have.
Quintana, Betancour, Uran, Henao and a couples of others |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:38
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Will only post a top 5 for now as not sure who is confirmed
1. Valverde
2. Rodriguez
3. Nibali
4. Henao
5. Basso
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:38
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| romaniangoat |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:38
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1.Joaquim Rodriguez
2.Vincenzo Nibali
3.Alejandro Valverde
4.Sergio Henao
5.Ivan Basso
6.Carlos Betancur (he was ill in the last 2 weeks and isn't in the best shape)
7.Samy Sanchez
8.Dani Moreno
9.Rafal Majka
10.Chris Horner
KOM - Anton
Points - Joaquim Rodriguez
Combinada - Joaquim Rodriguez
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:48
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Joaquin wont get better than 3rd. He is quite old and jist worked very hard for a third place in the tour. |
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| servus |
Posted on 12-08-2013 09:58
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My tipp
1. wiggins
2. nibali
3.betancur |
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 12-08-2013 10:02
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Wiggins isnt going. Not sure why. It is in the other thread. |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 12-08-2013 10:06
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Luis Leon Sanchez wrote:
Wiggins isnt going. Not sure why. It is in the other thread.
The route includes far too many climbs that don't suit him and very few TT kilometers. He's better off racing ToB, where he has a chance of winning.
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| romaniangoat |
Posted on 12-08-2013 10:08
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servus wrote:
My tipp
1. wiggins
2. nibali
3.betancur
Wiggins will not ride and Betancur has sick in the last 2 weeks.Also after the Giro he didn't ride any race.
Edited by romaniangoat on 12-08-2013 10:09
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| dark_x2012 |
Posted on 12-08-2013 10:09
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1.Nibali
2.Rodriguez
3.Valverde
4.Sanchez
5.Uran/Henao(depends on who will be Sky's leader)
6.Betancur
7.Majka
8.Basso
9.Moreno
10.Ten Dam |
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