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baggieboys32
Top  #101 Print Post
Posted on 26-04-2012 20:33
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The hell of the north is here, a 250km route, with 45.8km of cobbles in store for those brave enough to take on the Paris-Roubaix, Today is in many ways the single hardest day on the calendar, and in no ways a target for our team, our aim is top 20, even that seems unlikely...

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Our Squad is built around Tyler Farrar today, though he is not in perfect shape, and has little support over the cobbles, Rollin will do his best to protect Tyler,and we may join a breakaway early on.

Leader: Tyler Farrar
Free's: T.Phinney C.Beyer
TM's: D.Rollin F.Cruz J.Louder P.Stetina C.Lewis

Startlist
Spoiler

Leopard
1. F.Cancellara
2. D.Bennati
3. B.Feillu
4. J.Fuglsang
5. A.Lund
6. M.Mortensen
7. J.Posthuma
8. W.Weylandt

Quick·Step
11. T.Boonen
12. S.Chavanel
13. F.Chicchi
14. G.Ciolek
15. D.Devenyns
16. A.Engels
17. G.Steegmans
18. N.Terpstra

Katusha
21. F.Pozzato
22. V.Gusev
23. L.Hoste
24. M.Ignatiev
25. L.Paolini
26. N.Trussov
27. S.Vandenbergh
28. E.Vorganov

Sky
31. J.A.Flecha
32. K.Arvesen
33. D.Cioni
34. J.Hunt
35. S.Pauwels
36. I.Stannard
37. B.Swift
38. G.Thomas

Garmin
41. T.Hushovd
42. M.Fischer
43. R.Hammond
44. H.Haussler
45. A.Klier
46. M.Kreder
47. J.Van Summeren
48. S.Vanmarcke

Vacansoleil
51. S.Devolder
52. B.Božic
53. M.Carrara
54. T.De Gendt
55. M.Golas
56. B.Leukemans
57. J.Mouris
58. A.Ongarato

Rabobank
61. M.Breschel
62. L.Boom
63. T.Bos
64. Ó.Freire
65. S.Kruijswijk
66. S.Langeveld
67. P.Martens
68. L.Ten Dam

BMC
71. A.Ballan
72. M.Burghardt
73. Y.Eijssen
74. G.Hincapie
75. A.Moinard
76. M.Schär
77. D.Wyss
78. S.Zahner

Saxo Bank
81. N.Nuyens
82. J.Bellis
83. M.Christensen
84. J.J.Haedo
85. K.Klostergaard
86. G.Larsson
87. A.Steensen
88. B.Vandborg

Exxon
91. T.Farrar
92. C.Beyer
93. F.Cruz
94. C.Lewis
95. J.Louder
96. T.Phinney
97. D.Rollin
98. P.Stetina

HTC
101. B.Eisel
102. M.Albasini
103. L.Bak
104. M.Cavendish
105. M.Goss
106. B.Grabsch
107. M.Renshaw
108. H.Roulston

Astana
111. M.Iglinskiy
112. A.Bazayev
113. R.Di Gregorio
114. A.Grivko
115. T.Kangert
116. R.Kiserlovski
117. Y.Nepomnyachshiy
118. E.Petrov

AG2R
121. M.Elmiger
122. G.Bonnafond
123. H.Dupont
124. J.Gadret
125. S.Minard
126. L.Mondory
127. J.Peraud
128. M.Perget

FDJ
131. F.Guesdon
132. W.Bonnet
133. S.Chainel
134. A.Courteille
135. M.Delage
136. Y.Hutarovich
137. Y.Offredo
138. T.Pinot

Lampre - ISD
141. D.Hondo
142. G.Bole
143. A.Kashechkin
144. D.Kostyuk
145. E.Magazzini
146. S.Spilak
147. B.Szeghalmi
148. D.Ulissi

The Shack
151. S.Rosseler
152. F.Beppu
153. S.Bewley
154. B.Hermans
155. G.Lequatre
156. T.Machado
157. D.Muravyev
158. J.Sergent

Liquigas
161. D.Oss
162. V.Agnoli
163. M.Bodnar
164. D.Caruso
165. T.Duggan
166. P.Longo Borghini
167. D.Nerz

Omega Pharma
171. A.Greipel
172. J.Bakelandts
173. D.Boucher
174. F.De Greef
175. G.Dockx
176. A.Hansen
177. M.Sieberg
178. J.Veikkanen

Movistar
181. F.J.Ventoso
182. I.Erviti
183. Je.Herrada
184. B.Intxausti
185. V.Kiryienka
186. S.Pardilla
187. B.Samoilau
188. E.Sanz

Euskaltel
191. K.Fernández
192. J.Azanza
193. P.Bilbao
194. P.Cazaux
195. M.Nieve
196. D.Sesma
197. R.Sicard
198. A.Txurruka

Saur - Sojasun
201. S.Joly
202. C.Bessy
203. A.Coyot
204. J.Engoulvent
205. J.Galland
206. J.Hivert
207. C.Laborie
208. S.Poulhiès

Cofidis
211. R.Zingle
212. Y.Bagot
213. J.El Fares
214. J.Keukeleire
215. D.Monier
216. A.Petit
217. T.Valentin
218. N.Vogondy


All the favourites are here today, Boonen, Pozzato, Cancellara, Leukmans, Breshcel, Flecha etc...

I'm not sure it's fair for me to pick a rider considering there success Pfft None the less, I'm going with Tom Boonen for Paris-Roubaix. after the fashion of his victory on RvV it's hard to look past him, especially considering his Classics collection so far this year, 5 races in total!
Edited by baggieboys32 on 26-04-2012 20:34




 
baggieboys32
Top  #102 Print Post
Posted on 26-04-2012 20:51
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The morning saw Leopard and Sky set a terrifying pace right from the off, and despite 3 attempts, no break was allowed free, and as we arrived at the first cobbles section of the day, The pack had already reduced slightly, down to just 132 riders.

The pack continued shedding riders, without any interesting events until 43km when our race was abruptly ended, Farrar was brought down by a crash just in front of him, and lost 2'21" on a group which he was already struggling to keep up with, reduced to just 67 riders...

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With 17km to ride, and the main bunch reduced to just 32 men, the first big attacks came, firstly Leukemans and Breschel attacked, though both of these attacks were controlled by the main men, the only effect being some riders shelled from the back as the pace stepped up.

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With 7km to go, yet another attack came, this time it was Flecha attacking, followed by Hushovd and Cancellara, Hushovd fell away but the duo led onto the Vélodrome.

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Flecha had the most left, the group behind split up, but couldn't catch him, and Flecha dropped Cancellara to take the race between two men on the lap behind, J.A can finally zip up his jersey and lift the Granite stone high in the air as victor of a highly odd Paris-Roubaix!

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The top 10 was made of favourites, and once again, my prediction proves a curse, Boonen only able to take 9th place on the day. Hushovd and Pozzato managed to come past Spartacus in the final lap to the world champ taking 2nd and Pozzato 3rd.

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Stage Results

1Juan Antonio FlechaSky ProCycling6h33'35
2Thor HushovdTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
3Filippo PozzatoKatusha Teams.t.
4Fabian CancellaraLeopard Treks.t.
5Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
6Leif HosteKatusha Teams.t.
7Björn LeukemansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
8Nick NuyensSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
9Tom BoonenQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
10Heinrich HausslerTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
Spoiler
11Stijn DevolderVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
12Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
13Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Teams.t.
14Matti BreschelRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
15Gert SteegmansQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
16George HincapieBMC Racing Teams.t.
17Matthew GossHTC - Highroads.t.
18Sylvain ChavanelQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
19Kurt-Asle ArvesenSky ProCyclings.t.
20Bernhard EiselHTC - Highroads.t.
21Maxim IglinskiyPro Team Astanas.t.
22Roger HammondTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
23Sebastian LangeveldRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
24Martin ElmigerAG2R La Mondiales.t.
25Frédéric GuesdonFDJs.t.
26Hayden RoulstonHTC - Highroads.t.
27Adam HansenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
28Lars BoomRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
29Geraint ThomasSky ProCyclings.t.
30Niki TerpstraQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
31Johan Van SummerenTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
32Jeremy HuntSky ProCycling+ 2'10
33Lars Ytting BakHTC - Highroad+ 2'56
34Steve ChainelFDJs.t.
35Stijn VandenberghKatusha Teams.t.
36Daniel OssLiquigas - Cannondale+ 4'00
37Mark CavendishHTC - Highroads.t.
38Assan BazayevPro Team Astanas.t.
39Paolo Longo BorghiniLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
40Danilo HondoLampre - ISDs.t.
41Vladimir GusevKatusha Teams.t.
42Ian StannardSky ProCyclings.t.
43Wouter WeylandtLeopard Trek+ 5'15
44Tyler FarrarExxon Duke+ 6'31
45Dimitriy MuravyevTeam RadioShack+ 7'09
46Yohan OffredoFDJs.t.
47Andreas KlierTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
48Sébastien RosselerTeam RadioShacks.t.
49Lloyd MondoryAG2R La Mondiales.t.
50Martin MortensenLeopard Treks.t.
51Borut BožicVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
52Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
53Sébastien JolySaur - Sojasuns.t.
54Taylor PhinneyExxon Duke+ 8'38
55Chad BeyerExxon Dukes.t.
56Grega BoleLampre - ISD+ 9'50
57Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
58Óscar FreireRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
59Simon SpilakLampre - ISDs.t.
60Jimmy EngoulventSaur - Sojasuns.t.
61Daniele BennatiLeopard Treks.t.
62David BoucherOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
63Sébastien MinardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
64Bert GrabschHTC - Highroads.t.
65Theo BosRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
66Kasper KlostergaardSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
67Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
68Arnaud CoyotSaur - Sojasuns.t.
69Nikolai TrussovKatusha Teams.t.
70Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
71Joost PosthumaLeopard Treks.t.
72Gerald CiolekQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
73Geoffroy LequatreTeam RadioShack+ 11'10
74André GreipelOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
75Murilo FischerTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
76Mathieu PergetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
77Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
78Anders LundLeopard Treks.t.
79Marcel SiebergOmega Pharma - Lotto+ 13'50
80Steven KruijswijkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
81Jan BakelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
82Francisco José VentosoMovistar Teams.t.
83Francis De GreefOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
84Yauheni HutarovichFDJs.t.
85Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Teams.t.
86Denys KostyukLampre - ISDs.t.
87William BonnetFDJs.t.
88Andriy GrivkoPro Team Astanas.t.
89Gert DockxOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
90Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
91Tristan ValentinCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
92Romain ZingleCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
93Jens MourisVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
94Michael AlbasiniHTC - Highroads.t.
95Matteo CarraraVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
96Sam BewleyTeam RadioShacks.t.
97Brian VandborgSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
98Jakob FuglsangLeopard Treks.t.
99Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
100Juan José HaedoSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
101Dominique RollinExxon Dukes.t.
102Serge PauwelsSky ProCycling+ 17'34
103Danilo WyssBMC Racing Team+ 18'06
104Adrien PetitCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
105Mark RenshawHTC - Highroads.t.
106Michal GolasVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
107Jérémie GallandSaur - Sojasuns.t.
108Fumiyuki BeppuTeam RadioShacks.t.
109Branislau SamoilauMovistar Teams.t.
110Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
111Paul MartensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
112Laurens Ten DamRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
113Ben SwiftSky ProCyclings.t.
114Imanol ErvitiMovistar Teams.t.
115Michel KrederTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
116Jonathan BellisSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
117Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
118Mickaël DelageFDJs.t.
119Valerio AgnoliLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
120Dries DevenynsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
121Balint SzeghalmiLampre - ISDs.t.
122Maciej BodnarLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
123Evgeni PetrovPro Team Astanas.t.
124Diego UlissiLampre - ISDs.t.
125Brice FeilluLeopard Treks.t.
126Eduard VorganovKatusha Team+ 19'10
127Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
128Peter StetinaExxon Dukes.t.
129Jens KeukeleireCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
130Addy EngelsQuick·Step Cycling Team+ 19'42
131Dario CioniSky ProCycling+ 21'15
132Christophe LaborieSaur - Sojasun+ 22'18
133Robert KiserlovskiPro Team Astana+ 24'15
134John GadretAG2R La Mondiales.t.
135Amaël MoinardBMC Racing Teams.t.
136Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
137Craig LewisExxon Dukes.t.
138Freddy CruzExxon Dukes.t.
139Francesco ChicchiQuick·Step Cycling Team+ 25'56
140Damien MonierCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
141Gustav Erik LarssonSaxo Bank SunGard+ 27'48
142Vasil KiryienkaMovistar Teams.t.
143Julien El FaresCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
144Jonathan HivertSaur - Sojasuns.t.
145Enrico MagazziniLampre - ISDs.t.
146Yevgeniy NepomnyachshiyPro Team Astanas.t.
147Daniel SesmaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
148Sergio PardillaMovistar Teams.t.
149Beñat IntxaustiMovistar Teams.t.
150Tiago MachadoTeam RadioShacks.t.
151Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
152Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
153Andrey KashechkinLampre - ISDs.t.
154Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiales.t.
155Jussi VeikkanenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
156Nicolas VogondyCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
157Damiano CarusoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
158André SteensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
159Mikel NieveEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
160Thibaut PinotFDJs.t.
161Amets TxurrukaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
162Dominik NerzLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
163Rémy Di GregorioPro Team Astanas.t.
164Pierre CazauxEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
165Jesse SergentTeam RadioShacks.t.
166Pello BilbaoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
167Jesús HerradaMovistar Teams.t.
168Mads ChristensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
169Yoann BagotCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
170Arnaud CourteilleFDJs.t.
171Timothy DugganLiquigas - Cannondale+ 28'44


Despite our low expectations for the race, the way in which it was ended was a shame, the crash just after a cobbled section which had tired Farrar meant that there was no way back, despite the effort of Rollin and Phinney, and we had to make do with 44th place...




 
sutty68
Top  #103 Print Post
Posted on 27-04-2012 09:13
I know it wasn't a great day for Exxon Sad, but i was so glad to see Flecha actually win a classic Wink
 
baggieboys32
Top  #104 Print Post
Posted on 27-04-2012 10:05
@Sutty Yeah me too, in many ways the crash didn't bother me, I knew i wasn't going to get anything much from Paris-Roubaix, so it was nice to see him finally pull off the success!




 
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Posted on 27-04-2012 18:08
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Following the Flanders weekends, comes first the Amstel Gold Race, shortly followed by the Ardennes Duo of La Fléche Wallone, and Liége-Bastogne-Liége.

Amstel Gold Race is what's in store tomorrow for the riders, with 31 hills to cross, and 26.4km of climbing on the day spread across a 260km route, it will be a strong puncher who takes the race.

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Our Squad
Leader: Chris Horner
Free: T.Danielson M.Aldapé
TM's: C.Fairly D.Pate D.Rollin T.Phinney J.Louder

Full Startlist
Spoiler

Omega Pharma
1. P.Gilbert
2. M.Aerts
3. F.De Greef
4. M.Lloyd
5. J.Van den Broeck
6. J.Vanendert
7. J.Veikkanen
8. F.Willems

Lampre - ISD
11. D.Cunego
12. L.Bertagnolli
13. V.Buts
14. D.Kostyuk
15. D.Loosli
16. P.Niemiec
17. A.Pérez Arrieta
18. S.Spilak

Astana
21. A.Vinokourov
22. R.Di Gregorio
23. D.Fofonov
24. E.Gasparotto
25. M.Iglinskiy
26. F.Masciarelli
27. E.Petrov
28. P.Tiralongo

Saxo Bank
31. A.Contador
32. V.Gustov
33. J.Hernández
34. J.A.Jørgensen
35. N.Nuyens
36. A.Steensen
37. C.A.Sørensen
38. N.Sørensen

Leopard
41. F.Cancellara
42. B.Feillu
43. L.Gerdemann
44. J.Posthuma
45. F.Schleck
46. J.Voigt
47. F.Wegmann
48. O.Zaugg

Euskaltel
51. S.Sánchez
52. J.Azanza
53. I.Izagirre
54. E.Martínez
55. M.Nieve
56. R.Pérez
57. R.Sicard
58. A.Txurruka

BMC
61. C.Evans
62. A.Ballan
63. C.Barton
64. G.Hincapie
65. A.Moinard
66. I.Santaromita
67. J.Tschopp
68. S.Zahner

Katusha
71. J.Rodríguez
72. D.Di Luca
73. L.Hoste
74. S.Ivanov
75. V.Karpets
76. A.Kolobnev
77. E.Silin
78. E.Vorganov

Exxon
81. C.Horner
82. M.Aldape
83. T.Danielson
84. C.Fairly
85. J.Louder
86. D.Pate
87. T.Phinney
88. D.Rollin

Vacansoleil
91. S.Devolder
92. M.Belkov
93. J.Hoogerland
94. M.Keizer
95. B.Leukemans
96. R.Pidgornyy
97. W.Poels
98. R.Ruijgh

Rabobank
101. R.Gesink
102. C.Barredo
103. M.Breschel
104. S.Kruijswijk
105. S.Langeveld
106. P.Martens
107. B.Mollema
108. L.Ten Dam

Garmin
111. R.Hesjedal
112. A.Klier
113. M.Kreder
114. D.Martin
115. T.Meyer
116. D.Millar
117. J.Van Summeren
118. S.Vanmarcke

Quick·Step
121. T.Boonen
122. D.Cataldo
123. K.De Weert
124. D.Devenyns
125. A.Engels
126. K.Seeldraeyers
127. A.Stauff
128. N.Terpstra

Sky
131. E.Boasson Hagen
132. J.Augustyn
133. K.Carlström
134. D.Cioni
135. S.Gerrans
136. C.Knees
137. T.Löfkvist
138. R.Urán

HTC
141. M.Albasini
142. L.Bak
143. B.Eisel
144. B.Grabsch
145. P.Gretsch
146. M.Pinotti
147. K.Siutsou
148. G.Smukulis

Geox
151. J.J.Cobo
152. M.Ardila
153. D.Blanco
154. A.Durán
155. F.Felline
156. D.Gutiérrez Gutiérrez
157. D.Kozontchuk
158. M.Pelucchi

AG2R
161. M.Elmiger
162. M.Bouet
163. H.Dupont
164. J.Gadret
165. D.Le Lay
166. J.Loubet
167. J.Peraud
168. C.Riblon

Movistar
171. V.Kiryienka
172. A.Amador
173. B.Intxausti
174. D.López
175. S.Pardilla
176. L.Pasamontes
177. B.Samoilau
178. J.M.Soler

Liquigas
181. P.Sagan
182. V.Agnoli
183. F.Bellotti
184. M.Bodnar
185. E.Capecchi
186. D.Caruso
187. D.Nerz
188. A.Vanotti

The Shack
191. S.Paulinho
192. J.Brajkovic
193. M.Busche
194. P.Deignan
195. B.Hermans
196. T.Machado
197. D.Muravyev
198. I.Rovny

Skil - Shimano
201. Y.Huguet
202. R.Curvers
203. M.Docker
204. Y.Doi
205. J.Fröhlinger
206. M.Kittel
207. A.Timmer
208. R.Van Zandbeek

Veranda's
211. E.Verbist
212. S.Caethoven
213. D.Cappelle
214. J.Drucker
215. G.Habeaux
216. S.Van Dijk
217. A.Van Groen
218. J.Vanlandschoot


Chris Horner looked in fantastic shape during the Vuelta Al Pais Vasco, but the opposition here may prove that bit stronger, and the ability to really kick in the final climbs after over 250km of racing may not quite be there.

My Favourite of the day is P.Gilbert, he's had some good form already this season, including 4th in MSR, and his explosiveness in the hills could prove deadly today.




 
baggieboys32
Top  #106 Print Post
Posted on 27-04-2012 18:34
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The rain is hammering down here in Amstel ahead of this years AGR, and combined with high winds, the race is likely to be an extremely difficult edition of the race!

The morning breakaway consisted initially of 3, then of 9, then of 4, until finally a large 14man group was allowed free from the Lampre controlled peloton, to open up a gap.

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Sure enough, the crashes started coming right from the start, Boassen-Hagen was the first to fall, slipping on a descent,but avoiding bringing down anyone with him, he was able to get back to the pack at this early stage without too much trouble.

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Next up, saw Martin Elmiger (AG2R) and a pre-race favourite go down, Alberto Contador (SBS) AG2R responded by sending the team back to help carry the swiss champion to the front, but Contador suffered a broken Collarbone, taking him out of the equation until mid June!

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It was not a good day for race favourites, Horner had a small crash, but got back very quickly, and then Cadel Evans hit the deck after around 175km, BMC had to drag him back to the pack, as he joined the list of men who had fallen prey to these tricky descents.

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With 30km to go, the first attacks started coming from the Punchers, Albasini (HTC) led a charge along with Gerrans (Sky), Nuyens (SBS), and Barredo (Rabo).

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There attack was brought back, but caused the main favourites to give it a go as the pace stepped up, Gilbert, Cunego and Di Luca all made a jump with 13km left.

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The attack caused a response from other Favourites, Horner tried but was not strong enough in the legs, he stayed with the pack hoping to take the sprint if the pack could haul in the breakaway, Vinokourov joined the attack along with Sanchéz and the 5 out in front started to increase there gap.

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As it became clear one of this 5 would be victorious, the cat and mouse game started, Vino tried first and his attack upped the pace beyong the abilities of Sanchéz, before Philippe Gilbert made his move on the Keutenberg.

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When he went, none could follow, as the group of 3 had to wave so-long to victory as they watched Gilbert ride away from them at a speed beyond which they could react to, meanwhile in the pack, Horner found the wheel of Rodriguez, hoping to take a the final top 5 place in the sprint.

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Sure enough, Gilbert can celebrate atop the Cauberg, he wins with ease, over a minute over the main pack, Cunego managed to dig again and get away from the trio and takes second, whilst the final spot went to Di Luca, who beat Vino in the uphill sprint.

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The pack sprint was hard fought, and Horner didn't have enough to counter the fact that Rodriguez slid backwards on the Cauberg, he manages to cling on to 12th place for the side, left with the thought of what might have been if he had found a stronger wheel to follow...

Stage Results


1Philippe GilbertOmega Pharma - Lotto6h24'57
2Damiano CunegoLampre - ISD+ 21
3Danilo Di LucaKatusha Team+ 58
4Alexandre VinokourovPro Team Astanas.t.
5Cadel EvansBMC Racing Team+ 1'12
6Tom BoonenQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
7Björn LeukemansVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
8Samuel SánchezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
9Jurgen Van den BroeckOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
10Edvald Boasson HagenSky ProCyclings.t.
11Ryder HesjedalTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
12Chris HornerExxon Dukes.t.
13George HincapieBMC Racing Teams.t.
14Nick NuyensSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
15Sérgio PaulinhoTeam RadioShacks.t.
Spoiler
16Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Teams.t.
17Nicki SørensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
18Carlos BarredoRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
19Vasil KiryienkaMovistar Teams.t.
20Fabian WegmannLeopard Treks.t.
21Niki TerpstraQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
22Robert GesinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
23Matti BreschelRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
24Simon GerransSky ProCyclings.t.
25Sebastian LangeveldRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
26Fabian CancellaraLeopard Treks.t.
27Alexandr KolobnevKatusha Teams.t.
28Thomas LöfkvistSky ProCyclings.t.
29Bauke MollemaRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
30Paul MartensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
31Bert GrabschHTC - Highroads.t.
32Sergueï IvanovKatusha Teams.t.
33Alessandro BallanBMC Racing Teams.t.
34Dries DevenynsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
35Maxim IglinskiyPro Team Astanas.t.
36Linus GerdemannLeopard Treks.t.
37Michael AlbasiniHTC - Highroads.t.
38Tiago MachadoTeam RadioShacks.t.
39Johan Van SummerenTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
40Janez BrajkovičTeam RadioShacks.t.
41Marco PinottiHTC - Highroads.t.
42Lars Ytting BakHTC - Highroads.t.
43Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
44Kjell CarlströmSky ProCyclings.t.
45Fränk SchleckLeopard Treks.t.
46Kevin De WeertQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
47Bernhard EiselHTC - Highroads.t.
48Leonardo BertagnolliLampre - ISD+ 2'00
49Vladimir KarpetsKatusha Teams.t.
50Christian KneesSky ProCyclings.t.
51Mario AertsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
52Dmitriy FofonovPro Team Astana+ 2'30
53Peter SaganLiquigas - Cannondale+ 2'38
54Andreas KlierTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 2'46
55Luis PasamontesMovistar Teams.t.
56Paolo TiralongoPro Team Astanas.t.
57Chris Anker SørensenSaxo Bank SunGard+ 2'54
58Mikel NieveEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
59Branislau SamoilauMovistar Teams.t.
60Jonas Aaen JørgensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
61Francesco BellottiLiquigas - Cannondale+ 3'02
62Beñat IntxaustiMovistar Teams.t.
63Marcel KittelSkil - Shimanos.t.
64Valerio AgnoliLiquigas - Cannondale+ 3'10
65Frederik WillemsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
66Daniel MartinTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
67Taylor PhinneyExxon Dukes.t.
68Chris BartonBMC Racing Teams.t.
69Tom DanielsonExxon Dukes.t.
70Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 3'18
71Francesco MasciarelliPro Team Astanas.t.
72Leif HosteKatusha Teams.t.
73Przemyslaw NiemiecLampre - ISDs.t.
74Eros CapecchiLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
75Jesús HernándezSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
76Vitaliy ButsLampre - ISDs.t.
77Enrico GasparottoPro Team Astanas.t.
78Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 3'26
79Evgeni PetrovPro Team Astanas.t.
80Mauricio ArdilaGeox - TMC+ 3'34
81Philip DeignanTeam RadioShacks.t.
82David LoosliLampre - ISDs.t.
83Fabio FellineGeox - TMC+ 3'42
84Stefan Van DijkVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
85Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
86Amets TxurrukaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
87Ronan Van ZandbeekSkil - Shimanos.t.
88Oliver ZauggLeopard Trek+ 3'50
89Andreas StauffQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
90Roy CurversSkil - Shimano+ 4'06
91Jens VoigtLeopard Treks.t.
92André SteensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
93Laurens Ten DamRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
94James VanlandschootVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
95Damiano CarusoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
96Evert VerbistVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
97Steven KruijswijkRabobank Cycling Team+ 4'14
98Matthew LloydOmega Pharma - Lotto+ 4'22
99Brice FeilluLeopard Trek+ 4'30
100Dario CataldoQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
101Maciej BodnarLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
102Egoi MartínezEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 4'38
103Stijn DevolderVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
104Juan Mauricio SolerMovistar Teams.t.
105Patrick GretschHTC - Highroad+ 4'46
106Gatis SmukulisHTC - Highroads.t.
107David BlancoGeox - TMC+ 4'54
108Jelle VanendertOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
109Amaël MoinardBMC Racing Teams.t.
110Arnoud Van GroenVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
111Kevin SeeldraeyersQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
112Volodymir GustovSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
113Johannes FröhlingerSkil - Shimanos.t.
114Johann TschoppBMC Racing Team+ 5'02
115John-Lee AugustynSky ProCyclings.t.
116Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
117David MillarTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
118Simon SpilakLampre - ISDs.t.
119Matthew BuscheTeam RadioShack+ 5'10
120Kanstantsin SiutsouHTC - Highroads.t.
121Addy EngelsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
122Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
123David LópezMovistar Team+ 5'18
124Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
125Joost PosthumaLeopard Treks.t.
126Aitor Pérez ArrietaLampre - ISDs.t.
127Ruslan PidgornyyVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
128Albert TimmerSkil - Shimanos.t.
129Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiale+ 5'26
130Denys KostyukLampre - ISDs.t.
131Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
132Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
133Sergio PardillaMovistar Teams.t.
134David Le LayAG2R La Mondiales.t.
135Yukihiro DoiSkil - Shimanos.t.
136Christophe RiblonAG2R La Mondiales.t.
137Francis De GreefOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
138Rigoberto UránSky ProCycling+ 5'34
139Arkaitz DuránGeox - TMCs.t.
140John GadretAG2R La Mondiale+ 5'42
141Ben HermansTeam RadioShacks.t.
142Michel KrederTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 5'50
143Martin ElmigerAG2R La Mondiale+ 6'06
144Ion IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 6'22
145Juan José CoboGeox - TMC+ 6'46
146Danny PateExxon Duke+ 6'54
147Ivan SantaromitaBMC Racing Team+ 7'26
148Dimitriy MuravyevTeam RadioShack+ 8'54
149Maxime BouetAG2R La Mondiale+ 9'02
150Rémy Di GregorioPro Team Astana+ 9'18
151Matteo PelucchiGeox - TMCs.t.
152David Gutiérrez GutiérrezGeox - TMC+ 9'34
153Dimitry KozontchukGeox - TMC+ 9'42
154Dieter CappelleVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
155Ivan RovnyTeam RadioShack+ 9'50
156Travis MeyerTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
157Dominique RollinExxon Duke+ 9'58
158Grégory HabeauxVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
159Dario CioniSky ProCycling+ 10'06
160Martijn KeizerVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
161Maxim BelkovVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 10'14
162Caleb FairlyExxon Duke+ 10'22
163Dominik NerzLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
164Rob RuijghVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 10'46
165Jempy DruckerVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
166Andrey AmadorMovistar Team+ 11'18
167Julien LoubetAG2R La Mondiale+ 12'46
168Jeff LouderExxon Duke+ 12'54
169Jorge AzanzaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 13'26
170Steven CaethovenVeranda's Willems - Accent+ 13'34
171Moisés AldapeExxon Duke+ 13'50
172Egor SilinKatusha Team+ 22'22
173Mitchell DockerSkil - Shimano+ 27'10
174Alessandro VanottiLiquigas - Cannondale+ 27'42
 
baggieboys32
Top  #107 Print Post
Posted on 27-04-2012 23:28
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Welcome to the first of the true Ardennes' Classics! a 200km route, with 3 ascents of the vicious Mur De Huy, a 1.3km climb, averaging 9.3%! The victor will likely come from a reduced pack today, unless we see a breakaway from similar to the group we had in the Amstel Gold.

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The race features 17.7km of climbing in total, but unlike the Amstel Gold, these are focussed into a much smaller area, so expect the riders to show pain in the final kilometres!

Our Squad:
Leader: C.Horner
Free Role: T.Danielson F.Rodriguez
TM's: D.Pate M.Aldape B.Jacques-Maynes B.Colex J.Louder

We want to do well here in La Fléche Wallonne, Chris showed good legs last sunday, but was caught out by Rodriguez' lack of steam, and he is determined to make a better showing in the mid-week classic. The finish is likely to suit Chris better than that of AGR, the slightly longer Mur De Huy will make it harder for the Explosive Punchers to keep going to the top, so Horner may be able to hold off the rest and take a high placing.

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Other Favourites
Last years winner, Cadel Evans returns once more to Belgium, looking to repeat his performance, and joining him is Amstel winner, P.Gilbert.

In fact, it's hard to pick out any of the names who are missing in what is set to be a thrilling 200km EPIC! Cunego was in top nick and just missed out so expect fireworks from the Italian.

Contador is unfortunate to not be joining us here in Belgium, his collarbone is worse than suspected, and his return is not likely to come before Early July, how badly will Saxobank suffer without there main man, presumably his aims will have shifted towards the Vuelta?

But anyway, enough of the waffle, the final action of the day is for me to pick my pre-race favourite: Damiano Cunego
Cunego came close to soloing across the gap to Gilbert in the closing kilometres, and the slightly longer Mur de Huy seems more likely to suit his style that Philippe, so his is my name for the day (Sorry Damiano) Wink
Edited by baggieboys32 on 27-04-2012 23:29




 
baggieboys32
Top  #108 Print Post
Posted on 28-04-2012 11:10
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This morning saw much improved weather from Amstel, meaning many more people were interested in creating a breakaway, A large group of 14 gave it a go right at the start of the day, including our man- Fred Rodriguez.

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Neither Lampre or Euskaltel had a man in the breakaway early on, and seeing such a large group go forwards, they set up near the front, the pace was too high to make it comfortable for the break, and on the first lap of the Mur De Huy, this front group was reeled in.

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Not long afterwards, around 105km from home, Lequatre of Radioshack made a second attempt, with only one man going up the road, no one was interested in the chase, and he was able to create a gap.

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Seeing an opportunity to reduce the workload for the team, we sent Danny Pate forwards, the duo were both willing to work together, and they opened a gap of almost 6minutes with 70km to go.

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On the penultimate lap of the Mur De Huy, it became clear how little the pair had left in the legs, dropping form 2'53" down to just 57" on the ascent, as the packed upped the pace behind.

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And so, with 20km left, Lequatre made one last desparate attempt to go solo for the win, Pate didn't contest, he had nothing left, and Lequatre held a 35" lead for about another 5km.

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Back in the peloton, Horner was pulled to the front by Tom Danielson, who would try to protect Chris all the way to the foot of the Mur, not wishing to be caught out as we were last sunday.

Lequatres break was finally ended as the early attacks came, Robert Gesink made a jump past the break, but the pace behind was too high to maintain the lead over the flat terrain.

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Under the flamme rouge, the bulk of the pack was still as one, and Horners final lead out from Tom was complete, he had been dropped at the front of the pack, now it was time to test the competitions legs.

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Horner opened up the sprint around the same time as his competitors, who were made to pay for a fast pace and a narrow road, Gilbert, Schleck and Rodriguez were just a few of the names caught out by the thin road, and Horner was in a competition against Van Den Broeck for the victory in this edition of Fléche Wallonne!

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And he's done it! Chris Horner had the legs to sprint away from Van Den Broeck on the climb, whilst only Cunego and Sanchéz were able to get through the blocked road to take 3rd and 4th respectively, great work by Danielson to place Horner really payed off today, as we take home victory in the Fléche Wallonne.

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Stage Results


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1Chris HornerExxon Duke4h49'10
2Jurgen Van den BroeckOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
3Samuel SánchezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
4Damiano CunegoLampre - ISDs.t.
5Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
6Jan BakelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
7Mario AertsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
8Leonardo BertagnolliLampre - ISDs.t.
9Przemyslaw NiemiecLampre - ISDs.t.
10Amets TxurrukaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
Spoiler
11Mikel NieveEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
12Alexandr KolobnevKatusha Teams.t.
13Simon SpilakLampre - ISDs.t.
14Vladimir KarpetsKatusha Teams.t.
15Frederik WillemsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
16Sergueï IvanovKatusha Teams.t.
17Philippe GilbertOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
18Christian Vande VeldeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
19Fränk SchleckLeopard Treks.t.
20Linus GerdemannLeopard Treks.t.
21Grega BoleLampre - ISD+ 49
22Fabian WegmannLeopard Treks.t.
23Aitor Pérez ArrietaLampre - ISDs.t.
24Serge PauwelsSky ProCyclings.t.
25Egoi MartínezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
26Steven KruijswijkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
27Iván VelascoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
28Carlos BarredoRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
29Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
30Luis León SánchezRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
31Bauke MollemaRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
32Balint SzeghalmiLampre - ISDs.t.
33David LoosliLampre - ISDs.t.
34Sven Van DousselaereOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
35Tom DanielsonExxon Dukes.t.
36Andy SchleckLeopard Treks.t.
37Simon ClarkePro Team Astanas.t.
38Danilo Di LucaKatusha Teams.t.
39Bruno PiresLeopard Treks.t.
40Francis De GreefOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
41Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Teams.t.
42Enrico GasparottoPro Team Astanas.t.
43Daniel MartinTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
44David MillarTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
45Jérôme CoppelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
46Robert KiserlovskiPro Team Astanas.t.
47Jens VoigtLeopard Treks.t.
48Ryder HesjedalTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
49Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Teams.t.
50Paolo TiralongoPro Team Astanas.t.
51Alexandre VinokourovPro Team Astanas.t.
52Peter KennaughSky ProCyclings.t.
53Simon GerransSky ProCyclings.t.
54Paul MartensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
55Cadel EvansBMC Racing Teams.t.
56Marco PinottiHTC - Highroads.t.
57Robert GesinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
58Joost PosthumaLeopard Treks.t.
59Edvald Boasson HagenSky ProCyclings.t.
60Benoît VaugrenardFDJs.t.
61Thomas LöfkvistSky ProCyclings.t.
62Michael AlbasiniHTC - Highroads.t.
63Kevin De WeertQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
64Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
65Michael RogersSky ProCyclings.t.
66Fred RodriguezExxon Dukes.t.
67Laurens Ten DamRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
68Amaël MoinardBMC Racing Teams.t.
69Francesco MasciarelliPro Team Astanas.t.
70Tiago MachadoTeam RadioShacks.t.
71Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
72Dries DevenynsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
73Beñat IntxaustiMovistar Teams.t.
74Nicolas VogondyCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
75Sérgio PaulinhoTeam RadioShacks.t.
76Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
77Peter SaganLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
78Francesco BellottiLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
79Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
80Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
81Yury TrofimovKatusha Teams.t.
82Nicki SørensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
83David LópezMovistar Teams.t.
84Philip DeignanTeam RadioShacks.t.
85Valerio AgnoliLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
86Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
87Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiales.t.
88Luis PasamontesMovistar Teams.t.
89Geoffroy LequatreTeam RadioShacks.t.
90Benjamín NovalSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
91Danny PateExxon Dukes.t.
92Marzio BruseghinMovistar Teams.t.
93Kjell CarlströmSky ProCyclings.t.
94Jonathan HivertSaur - Sojasuns.t.
95Christophe RiblonAG2R La Mondiales.t.
96Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
97Ben Jacques-MaynesExxon Dukes.t.
98Tejay Van GarderenHTC - Highroads.t.
99Ezequiel MosqueraVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
100Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
101Jesús HernándezSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
102Romain ZingleCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
103Maxime BouetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
104Yevgeniy NepomnyachshiyPro Team Astanas.t.
105Damiano CarusoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
106Francesco RedaQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
107Sandy CasarFDJs.t.
108Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
109David MoncoutiéCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
110Davide MalacarneQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
111Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
112Kevin SeeldraeyersQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
113Laurent DidierSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
114Jonas Aaen JørgensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
115David ArroyoMovistar Teams.t.
116Mirko SelvaggiVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
117Cyril DesselAG2R La Mondiales.t.
118Sylwester SzmydLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
119Thomas RohreggerLeopard Treks.t.
120Addy EngelsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
121Giampaolo CarusoKatusha Teams.t.
122Jorge AzanzaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
123Zdenek StybarQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
124Juan Mauricio SolerMovistar Teams.t.
125Sébastien RosselerTeam RadioShacks.t.
126André SteensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
127Volodymir GustovSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
128Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiale+ 2'48
129Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Team+ 2'57
130Jean-Eudes DemaretCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
131Xavier TondoMovistar Teams.t.
132Martin VelitsHTC - Highroads.t.
133Mickaël BuffazCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
134Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
135Gianni MeersmanFDJs.t.
136Kanstantsin SiutsouHTC - Highroads.t.
137Tristan ValentinCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
138Rémi PauriolFDJs.t.
139Chris BartonBMC Racing Teams.t.
140Maxim BelkovVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
141Maciej PaterskiLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
142Jean-Marc MarinoSaur - Sojasuns.t.
143Gatis SmukulisHTC - Highroads.t.
144Olivier BonnaireFDJs.t.
145Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
146Olivier KaisenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
147Arnaud CoyotSaur - Sojasuns.t.
148Xabier ZandioSky ProCyclings.t.
149Tony GallopinCofidis, le crédit en lignes.t.
150Cameron MeyerTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
151Patrick GretschHTC - Highroads.t.
152Arthur VichotFDJs.t.
153Jack BobridgeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
154Julien LoubetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
155Martijn KeizerVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
156Cristiano SalernoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
157Jan TratnikQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
158Jarosław MaryczSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
159Ben GastauerAG2R La Mondiales.t.
160Jan GhyselinckHTC - Highroads.t.
161Arnaud CourteilleFDJs.t.
162Ivan RovnyTeam RadioShacks.t.
163Matthew BuscheTeam RadioShacks.t.
164Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasun+ 6'55
165Timothy DugganLiquigas - Cannondale+ 7'07
166Anthony DelaplaceSaur - Sojasun+ 7'15
167Anthony RouxFDJ+ 7'33
168Moisés AldapeExxon Dukes.t.
169Jeff LouderExxon Duke+ 7'46
170Sergio PardillaMovistar Team+ 7'56
171Ben HermansTeam RadioShack+ 8'11
172Christophe Le MévelTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 8'23
173Bernardo ColexExxon Duke+ 10'06
174Kalle KriitCofidis, le crédit en ligne+ 10'48
175Christopher ButlerBMC Racing Team+ 11'45
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sutty68
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Posted on 28-04-2012 11:56
Chris Horner, What a HERO Banana
 
baggieboys32
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Posted on 28-04-2012 12:42
He's found some awesome form atm!
That and i love playing the Ardennes Wink




 
baseballlover312
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Posted on 28-04-2012 13:04
This also means he'll be in good form if you stick with a Giro calendar for him.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy
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baggieboys32
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Posted on 28-04-2012 14:48
Which is certainly my plan Smile
In terms of GT leaders and key helpers it should be:

Giro: Horner + Zabriskie
Tour: Armstrong + Danielson (Farrar as Sprinter)
Vuelta: Danielson +Zabriskie




 
baggieboys32
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Posted on 28-04-2012 19:01
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The final route of the Ardennes week, and the declared "Monument of Cycling" is the 258km Liége-Bastogne-Liége, the race is the oldest of the trio, and has been running since 1892!

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34.0km of climbing are on offer today, with gradients peaking at almost 20%
The race finishes atop the Cote Du Ans, a 1.3km 5.3% average, so it is likely too see one of the more explosive punchers take the win here today.

Last years winner was the Kazakh veteran, Alexandre Vionokourov, he returns again this year, though his success has been limited so far this season in the classics, his best result was beating the bunch to 4th spot in the Amstel Gold.

Our Squad

Leader: Chris Horner
Free: T.Danielson D.Pate
TM's: S.Zwizanski C.Lewis C.Fairly P.Stetina P.Zajicek

The aim is to place Chris as high as possible today, though we saw in Amstel that the team faded over the back end of the race as stamina became an issue, hopefully we will avoid this today, and deliver Chris to a good position for the final grouping.

Other Favourites

D.Cunego: He's been pipped at the post so far this season, 2nd and 4th, he will be sure to be aggressive today as he looks to go one better than his Amstel Gold performance.

P.Gilbert: Having already shown his ability in AGR, before being caught out by a narrow road in FW, Gilbert suits the finish, he will surely be right up there in the finish.

F.Schleck: Fränk Schleck is a danger in the classics, but has so far missed out in a similar fashion to his team mate Cancellara in the Cobbled classics, expect Leopard to make life hell today as they look to rescue the spring classics season.

A.Vinokourov: The Kazakh may not be the youngest man in the peloton any more, but he showed in Paris-Nice he still has a kick taking 2nd behind team mate Kreuziger, If Astana play there cards right, we could well see a repeat performance of last year, with Vino taking victory.

My Race Favourite: Today my pick is once again for Cunego, he's been in strong form all year but is without a win, so he will be giving his all today, before he heads to Italy for the Giro, next week.

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baggieboys32
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Posted on 29-04-2012 00:22
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Well, it's here, La Doyenne! The morning breakaway was a hard fought affair, every team wanted to be represented, and so no one was willing to let it free, here is just one example of the huge breaks that gave it a go early on.

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Eventually, after the rest had burned out around 45km in, the 4 teams who had not tried at the start, (Euskaltel, Exxon-Duke, Vacansoleil and Movistar) formed a smaller group which could go clear, Zwizanski was our man up front, who was feeling exceptional on the day.

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With the Quartet maintaining a fast pace up front, the pressure was high in the pack, and many couldn't keep up with O-P-L, Katusha and Astana, who set the pace, with 20km the break had 1'47" reduced from a peak of 12'32, and Gilbert along with Sanchéz decided now was the time to break.
I considered an attack with Horner to keep up with Gilbert, but his legs were not there, the 258km route just seems slightly too long for him

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Gilbert had timed it perfectly in the 3rd Ardennes classic, and with 700m to go, he held a lead of 50" he would have to blow up on the final climb if the pack of 60 behind would be able to overtake the lone man.

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Inside the peloton, the pack was thundering, and further cracks started to form, Horner was just able to hang on to the front group, but we were out of contention for the very top spots.

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Well, Gilbert did tire, but not enough to stop him adding LBL to his Amstel for the year, Horner can be proud to give the new American side something to take home from Spring in our debut season, having to make do with 23rd on the day.

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The sprint for second, saw a CT rider mixing it with the best, he was pipped on the line by Kolobnev, but Jerome Coppel can be very pleased with 3rd place, sprinting in ahead of Andy Schleck, and J.Rodriguez!

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Stage Results

1Philippe GilbertOmega Pharma - Lotto6h41'50
2Alexandr KolobnevKatusha Team+ 31
3Jérôme CoppelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
4Andy SchleckLeopard Treks.t.
5Joaquím RodríguezKatusha Teams.t.
6Cadel EvansBMC Racing Teams.t.
7Danilo Di LucaKatusha Teams.t.
8Damiano CunegoLampre - ISDs.t.
9Alexandre VinokourovPro Team Astanas.t.
10Ivan BassoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
Spoiler
11Ryder HesjedalTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
12Jérôme PineauQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
13Fränk SchleckLeopard Treks.t.
14Nicki SørensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
15Thomas LöfkvistSky ProCyclings.t.
16Luis León SánchezRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
17Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
18Dries DevenynsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
19Vasil KiryienkaMovistar Teams.t.
20Samuel SánchezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
21Vladimir KarpetsKatusha Teams.t.
22Jens VoigtLeopard Treks.t.
23Chris HornerExxon Dukes.t.
24Edvald Boasson HagenSky ProCycling+ 54
25Vincenzo NibaliLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
26Fabian WegmannLeopard Treks.t.
27Kevin De WeertQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
28Robert GesinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
29Christian Vande VeldeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
30Simon GerransSky ProCyclings.t.
31Michael AlbasiniHTC - Highroads.t.
32Francesco MasciarelliPro Team Astanas.t.
33David LópezMovistar Teams.t.
34Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
35Maxime MonfortLeopard Treks.t.
36Sérgio PaulinhoTeam RadioShacks.t.
37Tom DanielsonExxon Dukes.t.
38Serge PauwelsSky ProCyclings.t.
39Przemyslaw NiemiecLampre - ISDs.t.
40Eduard VorganovKatusha Teams.t.
41Stijn VandenberghKatusha Team+ 1'26
42Vitaliy ButsLampre - ISD+ 1'35
43Scott ZwizanskiExxon Dukes.t.
44Amets TxurrukaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 3'06
45Michele ScarponiLampre - ISD+ 4'53
46Roman KreuzigerPro Team Astanas.t.
47Jan BakelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
48Carlos BarredoRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
49Santo AnzaVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
50David MillarTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
51Peter SaganLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
52Sergueï IvanovKatusha Teams.t.
53Maarten TjallingiiRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
54Chris Anker SørensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
55Sébastien JolySaur - Sojasuns.t.
56John GadretAG2R La Mondiales.t.
57Yaroslav PopovychTeam RadioShacks.t.
58Paul MartensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
59Tiago MachadoTeam RadioShacks.t.
60Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
61Marc De MaarQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
62Bert De WaeleLandbouwkrediets.t.
63Bradley WigginsSky ProCyclings.t.
64Laurens Ten DamRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
65Kevin SeeldraeyersQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
66Sergey LagutinVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
67Andreas KlödenTeam RadioShacks.t.
68Rubén PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
69Jesús HernándezSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
70Luis PasamontesMovistar Teams.t.
71Ben HermansTeam RadioShacks.t.
72Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
73Enrico GasparottoPro Team Astanas.t.
74Eros CapecchiLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
75Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
76Joan HorrachKatusha Teams.t.
77Paolo TiralongoPro Team Astanas.t.
78Egoi MartínezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
79Jonathan HivertSaur - Sojasuns.t.
80Francis De GreefOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
81Ignatas KonovalovasMovistar Teams.t.
82Marzio BruseghinMovistar Teams.t.
83Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
84Evgeni PetrovPro Team Astanas.t.
85Cyril DesselAG2R La Mondiales.t.
86Laurent DidierSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
87Xabier ZandioSky ProCyclings.t.
88Juan José OrozEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
89Andrey KashechkinLampre - ISDs.t.
90Chris BartonBMC Racing Teams.t.
91Jérémie GallandSaur - Sojasuns.t.
92Hubert DupontAG2R La Mondiale+ 6'51
93Peter VelitsHTC - Highroads.t.
94Linus GerdemannLeopard Treks.t.
95Frantisek RabonHTC - Highroads.t.
96Francesco BellottiLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
97Tejay Van GarderenHTC - Highroads.t.
98Tony MartinHTC - Highroads.t.
99Brice FeilluLeopard Treks.t.
100Michel KrederTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
101Dario CataldoQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
102Davy CommeyneLandbouwkrediets.t.
103Addy EngelsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
104Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
105Sébastien DelfosseLandbouwkrediets.t.
106Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
107Kristof GoddaertAG2R La Mondiales.t.
108Thomas PetersonTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
109Denys KostyukLampre - ISDs.t.
110Matteo BonoLampre - ISDs.t.
111Matthew LloydOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
112Óscar PujolOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
113Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
114Daniel SesmaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 7'31
115Danny PateExxon Duke+ 9'51
116Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
117Francesco RedaQuick·Step Cycling Team+ 9'59
118Ezequiel MosqueraVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 10'07
119Maxime BouetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
120Volodymir GustovSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
121Michael RogersSky ProCycling+ 10'15
122Michał KwiatkowskiTeam RadioShacks.t.
123Marco PinottiHTC - Highroad+ 10'23
124Maarten WynantsRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
125Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
126Amaël MoinardBMC Racing Teams.t.
127Jason McCartneyTeam RadioShacks.t.
128Gustav Erik LarssonSaxo Bank SunGard+ 10'31
129Mario AertsOmega Pharma - Lotto+ 10'39
130Aitor Pérez ArrietaLampre - ISD+ 10'55
131Jelle VanendertOmega Pharma - Lotto+ 11'35
132John-Lee AugustynSky ProCycling+ 12'31
133Matthew BuscheTeam RadioShack+ 12'39
134Thomas RohreggerLeopard Trek+ 12'47
135David ArroyoMovistar Teams.t.
136Sven NysLandbouwkrediets.t.
137Roman KireyevPro Team Astanas.t.
138Pablo LastrasMovistar Team+ 12'55
139Caleb FairlyExxon Dukes.t.
140Craig LewisExxon Duke+ 13'03
141Jack BobridgeTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 13'59
142Martin VelitsHTC - Highroad+ 14'07
143Julien LoubetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
144Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
145Xavier TondoMovistar Team+ 14'15
146Ivan SantaromitaBMC Racing Teams.t.
147Maxim BelkovVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 14'31
148Benjamin GourgueLandbouwkrediets.t.
149Timothy DugganLiquigas - Cannondale+ 14'39
150Peter StetinaExxon Dukes.t.
151Cristiano SalernoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
152Reinier HonigLandbouwkrediets.t.
153Wim De VochtVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
154Brian VandborgSaxo Bank SunGard+ 14'47
155Paul PouxSaur - Sojasuns.t.
156Arnaud CoyotSaur - Sojasun+ 17'43
157Jarosław MaryczSaxo Bank SunGard+ 17'59
158Phil ZajicekExxon Dukes.t.
159Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 21'35
160John DegenkolbHTC - Highroads.t.
161Andrew TalanskyTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 21'43
162Timothy RoeBMC Racing Team+ 23'35
163Rob GorisVeranda's Willems - Accents.t.
164Martijn KeizerVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 23'43
165Guillaume LevarletSaur - Sojasun+ 26'07
166Dominik NerzLiquigas - Cannondale+ 27'03
167Coen VermeltfoortRabobank Cycling Team+ 29'03
168Anthony DelaplaceSaur - Sojasun+ 29'19
169Jonathan BreyneLandbouwkrediet+ 34'07
170Thomas DegandVeranda's Willems - Accent+ 45'43


I'll put up a full classics review tomorrow, before the review of the Tour of Romandy, and then, we head onto the Giro D'Italia, our debut Grand Tour!

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baggieboys32
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Posted on 29-04-2012 00:48
Transfer Update


Well Guys, it's early season, but I thought I should let you know the teams first recorded signing, we've managed to secure the signature of a young american who specialises in our weakest are- the cobbled classics!

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At the moment, he's just 18years old, but he already will be one of our best men over the cobbles, and with so many years left to develop, he could turn into a highly valued rider.

We spotted Shy after he took 3rd place in the RvV Espoirs, perhaps a few years down the line, he will repeat that performance in the big time, and until then, he will work as yet another valued team member from when he joins us later in the year!




 
fcancellara
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Posted on 29-04-2012 00:59
Vogel is Dutch for bird Wink

But he looks like a future cobble-star, exactly what your team needs!
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baggieboys32
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Posted on 29-04-2012 11:02
@FCancellara- Nice, didn't know that, and yeah, i've been keeping an eye on the U23 americans, theres another guy who I might be interested in signing, he seems quite a strong TTist.




 
baggieboys32
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Posted on 29-04-2012 11:53
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Welcome to the Classics and Rankings review!


Milan San-Remo:

1st: Tyler Farrar
2nd: Fabian Cancellara
3rd: Juan Antonio Flecha
Our highest: 1st place!


What a start to the classics season, a fabulous race which saw the punchers caught on the line by our very own Tyler Farrar, to give the side there very first classics victory!


Flander Classics


Ghent-Wevelgem:

1st: Stijn Devolder
2nd: Sylvain Chavanel
3rd: Mauro Quinziato
Exxon-Duke: 10th place: Tyler Farrar


Ronde Van Vlandaaren:

1st: Tom Boonen
2nd: Juan Antonio Flecha
3rd: Matti Breschel
Exxon-Duke: 34th place Tyler Farrar


Paris-Roubaix:

1st: Juan Antonio Flecha
2nd: Thor Hushovd
3rd: Filippo Pozzato
Exxon-Duke: 44th Tyler Farrar


The Flanders Classics were not a target for us, 10th place in G-W our highest placing on the 3 disappointing days, The big winner was JA Flecha, showing great form, and finally taking his own first Classics victory!

The biggest loser of the weeks, was Fabian Cancellara, he missed out on a single top 5 over the 3 races, and Leopard will not be pleased with there €100k/month man...

Ardennes Classics


Amstel Gold Race:

1st: Philippe Gilbert
2nd: Damiano Cunego
3rd: Daniele Di Luca
Exxon-Duke: 12th Chris Horner

La Fléche Wallonne:

1st: Chris Horner
2nd: Jurgen Van Den Broeck
3rd: Samuel Sanchéz
Exxon-Duke: 1st Place!

Liége-Bastogne-Liége:

1st: Philippe Gilbert
2nd: Aleksander Kolobnev
3rd: Jerome Coppel
Exxon-Duke: 24th place: Chris Horner


The Ardennes saw a second victory for Exxon-Duke, as Horner out sprinted the competition on the Mur De Huy, after being well positioned near the front for the climb.

Other than that, it was all about P.Gilbert, he won both of the longer Ardennes races, going solo with about 15km to race, and looks in a class of his own!

Individual World Tour Rankings


Well, Gilbert has done enough in the Ardennes to knock Kreuziger off the top spot, as he worked for Vino. We hold 8th place thanks to Chris Horner, following his wins in first the Basque, and then La Fléche Wallonne.

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Team World Tour Rankings


In the teams league, it is Katusha who currently lead the way, thanks to strong placings throughout the year! We hold 4th spot, just 8points behind Leopard Trek who are in second, and 4points behind Astana in 3rd.

The big losers at this point of the season, are Saxobank, AG2R, and HTC. All 3 are yet to reach 100 points in the rankings, and Saxo have also lost there main man Alberto Contador, after a fall in Amstel Gold.

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The team now heads to Romandy, where Armstrong will again be taking the reins, before Chris and the lads that go with him, fly out to Italy for the 3week epic.

Other than that, we have just one more race in May, though it is one of the bigger targets for the team! Either Lance, or Tom (Danielson) will be leading our squad in the Tour of California, a very important race for our American squad.
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baggieboys32
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It's here, the final stage race before we and the rest of the World Tour, head to Italy, The Tour of Romandy.

The race is 6 stages long, and includes 2 different TT's, an opening prologue, and a hilly TT on day day 4. Romandy is one of two Swiss hosted races, the second, The Tour Du Suisse, comes later in the season, not long before the Tour De France, meaning that both races see strong competition as they are used as warm-ups for the big stage racers!

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Every single day in the race could well see time gaps, but it is likely that the final 3 will be the most important, the queen stage on day 6, a 122km route, out of, and then back to Sion, which contains 3 selective climbs.

Our Squad


Leader: Lance Armstrong
Frees: D.Zabriskie T.Phinney
TM's: J.Louder B.Colex S.Deeny S.Cozza C.Meier

This is Lance's second stage race of the year, and his form is slightly better going into this one, as such, he should be aiming for a higher placement, especially upon day 5, when the finish should best suit his style of riding.

The race should see those men who can TT well performing strongly with 2 races against the clock, so it would be unsurprising to see someone such as Leipheimer or Wiggins placing very strongly here in Switzerland.

Full Startlist
Spoiler

Exxon
1. L.Armstrong
2. B.Colex
3. S.Cozza
4. S.Deeny
5. J.Louder
6. C.Meier
7. T.Phinney
8. D.Zabriskie

Astana
11. R.Kreuziger
12. S.Clarke
13. A.Davis
14. T.Kangert
15. R.Kireyev
16. M.Lorenzetto
17. Y.Nepomnyachshiy
18. P.Tiralongo

Sky
21. B.Wiggins
22. E.Boasson Hagen
23. K.Carlström
24. A.Dowsett
25. C.Froome
26. G.Henderson
27. C.Knees
28. R.Urán

The Shack
31. L.Leipheimer
32. M.Busche
33. M.Cardoso
34. R.Hunter
35. A.Klöden
36. R.McEwen
37. D.Muravyev
38. H.Zubeldia

Saxo Bank
41. R.Porte
42. V.Gustov
43. K.Klostergaard
44. G.Larsson
45. J.Marycz
46. B.Noval
47. C.A.Sørensen
48. N.Sørensen

HTC
51. T.Martin
52. M.Albasini
53. J.Degenkolb
54. J.Ghyselinck
55. B.Grabsch
56. P.Gretsch
57. F.Rabon
58. K.Siutsou

AG2R
61. N.Roche
62. J.Gadret
63. B.Gastauer
64. S.Hinault
65. R.Lemarchand
66. L.Mondory
67. M.Montaguti
68. C.Riblon

Movistar
71. M.Bruseghin
72. J.I.Gutiérrez
73. B.Intxausti
74. V.Kiryienka
75. P.Lastras
76. L.Pasamontes
77. R.Plaza
78. J.M.Soler

Leopard
81. M.Monfort
82. B.Feillu
83. J.Fuglsang
84. D.Klemme
85. R.Wagner
86. F.Wegmann
87. W.Weylandt
88. O.Zaugg

Quick·Step
91. K.De Weert
92. A.Cappelle
93. D.Devenyns
94. A.Stauff
95. G.Steegmans
96. K.Van Impe
97. K.Vandewalle
98. J.Vermote

Rabobank
101. B.Mollema
102. G.Brown
103. S.Clement
104. P.Martens
105. M.Matthews
106. T.Slagter
107. B.Tankink
108. C.Vermeltfoort

Geox
111. J.J.Cobo
112. T.Alberio
113. M.Ardila
114. D.De la Fuente
115. F.Duarte
116. A.Durán
117. M.Kump
118. M.Wyss

Lampre - ISD
121. P.Niemiec
122. L.Bertagnolli
123. G.Bole
124. D.Hondo
125. A.Kashechkin
126. V.Kondrut
127. D.Loosli
128. A.Pérez Arrieta

Garmin
131. D.Martin
132. M.Fischer
133. R.Hammond
134. T.Hushovd
135. M.Kreder
136. C.Meyer
137. A.Talansky
138. M.Wilson

Euskaltel
141. R.Sicard
142. P.Bilbao
143. P.Cazaux
144. K.Fernández
145. E.Martínez
146. M.Nieve
147. D.Sesma
148. A.Txurruka

Liquigas
151. P.Sagan
152. T.Dall'Antonia
153. E.King
154. K.Koren
155. P.Longo Borghini
156. D.Oss
157. M.Paterski
158. C.Salerno

BMC
161. S.Morabito
162. M.Frank
163. M.Kohler
164. A.Kristoff
165. M.Schär
166. J.Tschopp
167. D.Wyss
168. S.Zahner

Katusha
171. A.Kolobnev
172. J.Horrach
173. M.Ignatiev
174. V.Isaychev
175. A.Kuschynski
176. L.Paolini
177. A.Pliuschin
178. S.Vandenbergh

Vacansoleil
181. J.Hoogerland
182. S.Anza
183. T.De Gendt
184. R.Feillu
185. M.Golas
186. M.Keizer
187. W.Poels
188. F.Veuchelen

Omega Pharma
191. J.Bakelandts
192. D.Boucher
193. B.De Clercq
194. J.Debusschere
195. G.Dockx
196. M.Neyens
197. J.Roelandts
198. F.Willems

Saur - Sojasun
201. J.Hivert
202. C.Bessy
203. J.Engoulvent
204. F.Jeandesboz
205. C.Laborie
206. R.Martias
207. J.L.Paiani
208. S.Poulhiès

Acqua & Sapone
211. C.Sarmiento
212. R.Chtioui
213. A.Donati
214. R.Marzoli
215. S.Masciarelli
216. A.Masciarelli
217. A.Proni
218. F.Taborre


Tony Martin leads HTC here, whilst he may lack some strength in the mountains, will his ability vs the clock be enough to see him home?

My Favourite: I'm going to go with the (Actual) 2012 victor, Bradley Wiggins for this one, he had a highly disappointing time in Catalan, and he is yet to record a high placing of the style he would hope for, so I think Sky will target this race, as a good way to open the Englishmans seasan properly.

Stage 1 Prologue Results


The prologue saw T.Martin taking the race lead over the 4km course, setting a time on the day of 6'00 dead, he beats Kreuziger and Leipheimer to the race lead, whilst Armstrong makes a strong start, taking 8th place, just 3' down on the overall.

Both Taylor Phinney, and David Zabriskie also put in good performances for Exxon-Duke, picking up 15th and 21st respectively, a good sign of form ahead of the later days, and possibly also the Giro D'Italia, if they can show there worth here over the next week.

1Tony MartinHTC - Highroad6'00
2Peter SaganLiquigas - Cannondale+ 1
3Levi LeipheimerTeam RadioShacks.t.
4Roman KreuzigerPro Team Astanas.t.
5Thor HushovdTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 2
6Bradley WigginsSky ProCyclings.t.
7Vasil KiryienkaMovistar Team+ 3
8Lance ArmstrongExxon Dukes.t.
9Andreas KlödenTeam RadioShack+ 4
10Edvald Boasson HagenSky ProCyclings.t.
Spoiler
11Richie PorteSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
12Frantisek RabonHTC - Highroad+ 5
13Bert GrabschHTC - Highroads.t.
14Jan BakelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
15Taylor PhinneyExxon Duke+ 6
16Beñat IntxaustiMovistar Teams.t.
17Kristof VandewalleQuick·Step Cycling Team+ 7
18Jimmy EngoulventSaur - Sojasuns.t.
19Mikhail IgnatievKatusha Teams.t.
20Coen VermeltfoortRabobank Cycling Team+ 8
21David ZabriskieExxon Dukes.t.
22Greg HendersonSky ProCyclings.t.
23Gert SteegmansQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
24Tiziano Dall'AntoniaLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
25Leonardo BertagnolliLampre - ISDs.t.
26Luis PasamontesMovistar Teams.t.
27Rubén PlazaMovistar Team+ 9
28Robert HunterTeam RadioShacks.t.
29Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
30Marzio BruseghinMovistar Teams.t.
31Patrick GretschHTC - Highroads.t.
32Christian KneesSky ProCycling+ 10
33Cameron MeyerTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
34Alexander KristoffBMC Racing Teams.t.
35Danilo HondoLampre - ISDs.t.
36Paul MartensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
37Gustav Erik LarssonSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
38Jakob FuglsangLeopard Treks.t.
39Steven CozzaExxon Dukes.t.
40Kevin De WeertQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
41Maxime MonfortLeopard Treks.t.
42Stef ClementRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
43Aitor Pérez ArrietaLampre - ISDs.t.
44Christophe RiblonAG2R La Mondiale+ 11
45Haimar ZubeldiaTeam RadioShacks.t.
46Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
47Arkaitz DuránGeox - TMCs.t.
48José Iván GutiérrezMovistar Teams.t.
49Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
50Nicolas RocheAG2R La Mondiales.t.
51Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
52Rigoberto UránSky ProCycling+ 12
53Maarten NeyensOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
54Michael MatthewsRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
55Kristjan KorenLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
56Martin KohlerBMC Racing Teams.t.
57Manuel CardosoTeam RadioShacks.t.
58Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
59Juan José CoboGeox - TMCs.t.
60Bauke MollemaRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
61Marcel WyssGeox - TMCs.t.
62Daniel OssLiquigas - Cannondale+ 13
63Benjamín NovalSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
64Christian MeierExxon Dukes.t.
65Egoi MartínezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
66Alex DowsettSky ProCyclings.t.
67Thomas De GendtVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
68Dries DevenynsQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
69Stijn VandenberghKatusha Teams.t.
70Wouter WeylandtLeopard Trek+ 14
71Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
72Roman KireyevPro Team Astanas.t.
73Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
74Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
75Bart De ClercqOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
76Graeme BrownRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
77Alexandr KolobnevKatusha Teams.t.
78Daniel MartinTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
79Grega BoleLampre - ISDs.t.
80Paolo TiralongoPro Team Astana+ 15
81Martijn KeizerVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
82Michel KrederTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
83Andrey KashechkinLampre - ISDs.t.
84Romain LemarchandAG2R La Mondiales.t.
85Jarosław MaryczSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
86John DegenkolbHTC - Highroads.t.
87Joan HorrachKatusha Teams.t.
88Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
89Przemyslaw NiemiecLampre - ISDs.t.
90Fabian WegmannLeopard Treks.t.
91Julien VermoteQuick·Step Cycling Team+ 16
92Matteo MontagutiAG2R La Mondiales.t.
93Johann TschoppBMC Racing Teams.t.
94Fabio DuarteGeox - TMCs.t.
95Robert WagnerLeopard Treks.t.
96Dominic KlemmeLeopard Treks.t.
97Jan GhyselinckHTC - Highroads.t.
98Ben GastauerAG2R La Mondiales.t.
99Rafaâ ChtiouiAcqua & Sapones.t.
100Matthew BuscheTeam RadioShacks.t.
101Mauricio ArdilaGeox - TMCs.t.
102Wout PoelsVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 17
103Kanstantsin SiutsouHTC - Highroads.t.
104Bram TankinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
105Christophe LaborieSaur - Sojasuns.t.
106Romain FeilluVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
107Edward KingLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
108David BoucherOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
109Michael AlbasiniHTC - Highroads.t.
110Alexandre PliuschinKatusha Team+ 18
111Andrew TalanskyTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
112Marko KumpGeox - TMCs.t.
113Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
114Gert DockxOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
115Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
116Kasper KlostergaardSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
117Kjell CarlströmSky ProCyclings.t.
118Santo AnzaVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
119Murilo FischerTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
120Matthias FrankBMC Racing Team+ 19
121Andy CappelleQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
122John GadretAG2R La Mondiales.t.
123Volodymir GustovSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
124Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
125Matthew WilsonTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
126Nicki SørensenSaxo Bank SunGard+ 20
127Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
128Chris Anker SørensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
129Vitali KondrutLampre - ISDs.t.
130Tom SlagterRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
131Robbie McEwenTeam RadioShacks.t.
132Mirco LorenzettoPro Team Astanas.t.
133Ruggero MarzoliAcqua & Sapones.t.
134Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
135Allan DavisPro Team Astanas.t.
136Brice FeilluLeopard Treks.t.
137Simon ClarkePro Team Astanas.t.
138Daniel SesmaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 21
139Mikel NieveEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
140Michal GolasVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
141Roger HammondTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
142Amets TxurrukaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
143Oliver ZauggLeopard Trek+ 22
144Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
145Dimitriy MuravyevTeam RadioShacks.t.
146Yevgeniy NepomnyachshiyPro Team Astanas.t.
147Pablo LastrasMovistar Teams.t.
148Jens DebusschereOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
149David De la FuenteGeox - TMCs.t.
150Andreas StauffQuick·Step Cycling Teams.t.
151Pello BilbaoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
152Bernardo ColexExxon Dukes.t.
153Frederik WillemsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
154Sébastien HinaultAG2R La Mondiale+ 23
155Jonathan HivertSaur - Sojasuns.t.
156Lloyd MondoryAG2R La Mondiales.t.
157Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
158Alessandro ProniAcqua & Sapone+ 24
159Maciej PaterskiLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
160Sheldon DeenyExxon Dukes.t.
161Fabio TaborreAcqua & Sapones.t.
162Rony MartiasSaur - Sojasun+ 25
163Chris FroomeSky ProCyclings.t.
164Jeff LouderExxon Dukes.t.
165Alessandro DonatiAcqua & Sapone+ 26
166Pierre CazauxEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
167Tomas AlberioGeox - TMCs.t.
168Cayetano SarmientoAcqua & Sapones.t.
169Cristiano SalernoLiquigas - Cannondales.t.
170David LoosliLampre - ISD+ 27
171Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Team+ 28
172Juan Mauricio SolerMovistar Team+ 30
173Paolo Longo BorghiniLiquigas - Cannondale+ 31
174Jean-Lou PaianiSaur - Sojasun+ 32
175Andrea MasciarelliAcqua & Sapone+ 33
176Simone MasciarelliAcqua & Sapones.t.
 
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Posted on 29-04-2012 19:47
Nice start for Lance Wink
 
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