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| ruben |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:09
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This one should have a topic 
The 31 hills
1. Maasberg (800m en 5%, max 12%)
2. Adsteeg (700m en 4,7%)
3. Lange Raarberg (1,4km en 4,3%)
4. Bergsweg (2,5km en 4%)
5. Sibbergrubbe (2km en 5%)
6. Cauberg (1,5km en 5%, max 12%)
7. Wolfsberg (500m en 5,8%, max 13%)
8. Loorberg (1,6km en 5,1%, max 9%)
9. Schweiberg (3km en 3,7%, max 10%)
10. Camerig (3,6km en 7%, max 9%)
11. Drielandenpunt (2,6km en 4,2%, max 9%)
12. Gemmenerich (2km en 4,5%)
13. Vijlenerbos (4,5km en 3,6%, max 9%)
14. Eperheide (2,3km en 4,5%, max 10%)
15. Gulperberg (1,1km en 5,2%, max 19%)
16. Plettenberg (1,2km en 3,7%, max 8%)
17. Eyserweg (2,1km en 4,4%, max 9%)
18. Huls (900m en 8m3%, max 12%)
19. Vrakelberg (600m en 7,7%, max 13%)
20. Sibbergrubbe (2km en 5%)
21. Cauberg (1,5km en 5%, max 12%)
22. Geulhemmerweg (1km en 5,8%, max 9%)
23. Bemelerberg (2km aan 5%)
24. Wolfsberg (500m en 5,8%, max 13%)
25. Loorberg (1,6km en 5,1%, max 9%)
26. Gulperberg (1,1km en 5,2%, max 19%)
27. Kruisberg (800m en 8,4%, max 17%)
28. Eyserbosweg (1km en 8,8%, max 16,7%)
29. Fromberg (1,2km en 4,8%, max 9%)
30. Keuteberg (1,7km en 6,1%, max 22%)
31. Cauberg (1,5km en 5%, max 12%)
Possible favs:
Gerolsteiner: Schumacher, Rebellin, Wegmann
AGR2: Nocentini
Astana: Ivanov(?)
Bouygues: Florencio, Pineau(?)
Cofidis: Nuyens (?)
Credit Agricole: Botcharov??? Gerrans??
Caisse d'Epargne: Valverde, Rodriguez
Euskaltel: Astarloza???
Française des Jeux: Gilbert
Liquigas: Bertagnolli
Quick Step: Visconti?
Rabobank: Dekker, Freire, Gesink?
Saunier Duval: Ricco, Cobo?
Silence Lotto: Vansummeren? Laughing
Team CSC: Fränk Schleck, Andy Schleck, Kroon, Kolobnev
High Road: Kirchen
Lampre: Cunego
Milram: Astarloa? Velits?
Barloworld: Pfannberger?
Landbouwkrediet: Sijmens?
Skil: Lhotellerie?
Slipstream: Maaskant
Topsport Vlaanderen: Coenen
Edited by ruben on 19-04-2008 22:16
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| ruben |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:09
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btw, did the tourversion (150k) today, finished it in slightly under 6 hours, average 25,5. Very satisfied  |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:15
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Bloomin' 'eck. Makes the climb i did in my race today look flat...
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:16
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Nuyens won't start, because of knee problems after Paris-Roubaix. 
Pineau is in a good condition at the moment (keeping in mind he is just Pineau). |
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| ruben |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:18
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Ah well, Pineau has a shot of top 5 if it's a slow race with not many attacks like 2005 (where he was 8th)
But I'm pretty sure it will be a very hard edition with many attacks. It will be dry and windy.
I rode parts of the route today (well 150 of 250) and it's very hard on the flat parts on the top (the plateau's) with the wind  |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:35
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I dont know who's gonna win this one, but I hope it will be Frank Schleck
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| issoisso |
Posted on 19-04-2008 22:45
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Ruben wrote:
But I'm pretty sure it will be a very hard edition with many attacks.
I sure hope so. Amstel 2006 was a brilliant race (mostly due to Wesemann's stupid attacks from way that forced everyone to react), but last year made me fall asleep (literally)
rjc_43 wrote:
Bloomin' 'eck. Makes the climb i did in my race today look flat...
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That made me laugh 
Well played, sir.
Edited by issoisso on 19-04-2008 22:46
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
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| stemple |
Posted on 20-04-2008 02:51
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I think Valverde is going to win it, but Kirchen seems to be on some fine form at the moment and could win it.
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| alex153 |
Posted on 20-04-2008 07:23
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rjc_43 wrote:
Bloomin' 'eck. Makes the climb i did in my race today look flat...
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Doctor - No
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Awesome
No idea who will win, but going to take a big risk, and say Thomas Dekker. |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 20-04-2008 08:20
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i fear i will be again one of the fowolling riders : F. schleck Di luca rebellin and Schumacher
i hope that for once a belgian or a dutch rider wins. so go Dekker!!!
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 20-04-2008 08:31
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Good luck for Valverde! |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 20-04-2008 08:42
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Smoothie wrote:
Good luck for Valverde!
damn i knew i forget an important one
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| mrlol |
Posted on 20-04-2008 09:31
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go to www.amstelgoldrac... and click on Spectator to follow the race live.
it had never been used before in a race, all riders (except FDJ) have a small GPS system on their bike so we can see what they do
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 20-04-2008 09:34
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is that video mrlol or just race positioning or mapping or what? |
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| mrlol |
Posted on 20-04-2008 09:40
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positioning, time gaps etc. but it's kinda complicated.. I still dont fully get how it works... 
but that could be just me... |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 20-04-2008 09:42
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wouldnt it just be easier to watch it? |
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| mrlol |
Posted on 20-04-2008 10:18
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yes it is, but Its only on tv starting from 13.00 so this'll have to do now  |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 20-04-2008 10:24
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when does it start then? |
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| rodda |
Posted on 20-04-2008 10:35
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14:00 CET on cycling.tv
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 20-04-2008 10:36
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is that free?
do you have a link?
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