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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 08-05-2013 14:51
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Boonen to start in Picardie.
L.L. Sanchez can start in Belgium. UCI said he can so Blanco will let him race.
Edited by Ian Butler on 08-05-2013 14:55
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 08-05-2013 14:59
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 09-05-2013 06:26
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johnnyjur wrote:
Vuelta 2015 will start inn Emmen, with a TTT and 4 other stages in the Netherlands.
Richie Porte has also renewed his contract at Sky.
Stupidity, although flat stages in Netherlands can be more interesting than 150kms of flat in Spain ending with wall every day...
Still it should be Vuelta Espana.
Edited by Avin Wargunnson on 09-05-2013 06:26
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| Selwink |
Posted on 09-05-2013 07:09
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
johnnyjur wrote:
Vuelta 2015 will start inn Emmen, with a TTT and 4 other stages in the Netherlands.
Richie Porte has also renewed his contract at Sky.
Stupidity, although flat stages in Netherlands can be more interesting than 150kms of flat in Spain ending with wall every day...
Still it should be Vuelta Espana.
You are right Avin. BTW, do they still have the plan to start a stage in Sneek and then take on the 10 other Frisian cities?
EDIT: Saw it was not Sneek, but Bolsward Thats a very short stage then.
Edited by Selwink on 09-05-2013 07:11
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| alexanderlens |
Posted on 09-05-2013 08:17
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Reading all the stuff on the doped GT-winner, I'm at peace now with Gesink never winning a GT. 
Guess who's back?
Lets see how many friens are still around... |
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 09-05-2013 08:21
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alexanderlens wrote:
Reading all the stuff on the doped GT-winner, I'm at peace now with Gesink never winning a GT.
I'm not. 
And guys, Vuelta 2015 starting in the Netherlands again is just great! I can finally see the Vuelta in action!(Vuelta 2009 was even closer, but I didn't look then  )
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 09-05-2013 10:31
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Jesleyh wrote:
alexanderlens wrote:
Reading all the stuff on the doped GT-winner, I'm at peace now with Gesink never winning a GT.
I'm not.
if history taught us anything for a dutch rider to win a GT he must
1. win the Vuelta first
2. first name starts with a J
3. be born in South-Holland
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 09-05-2013 10:34
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SSJ2Luigi wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
alexanderlens wrote:
Reading all the stuff on the doped GT-winner, I'm at peace now with Gesink never winning a GT.
I'm not.
if history taught us anything for a dutch rider to win a GT he must
1. win the Vuelta first
2. first name starts with a J
3. be born in South-Holland
History can change.
In 10 years, someone will post about the same, but like this.
if history taught us anything for a dutch rider to win a GT in the modern Cycling he must:
1) Win the Giro U25 jersey first
2) first name starts with a W
3) Be born in Utrecht(province, not city)
If you know what I mean
Edited by Jesleyh on 09-05-2013 10:42
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 09-05-2013 10:36
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Jesleyh wrote:
SSJ2Luigi wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
alexanderlens wrote:
Reading all the stuff on the doped GT-winner, I'm at peace now with Gesink never winning a GT.
I'm not.
if history taught us anything for a dutch rider to win a GT he must
1. win the Vuelta first
2. first name starts with a J
3. be born in South-Holland
History can change.
In 10 years, someone will post about the same, but like this.
if history taught us anything for a dutch rider to win a GT he must:
1) Win the Giro U25 jersey first
2) first name starts with a W
3) Be born in Utrecht(province, not city)
If you know what I mean
so they are going to take Zoetemelk's and Janssen GT wins, otherwise that statement is unvalid
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 09-05-2013 10:42
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Fixed my post, happy now?
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 09-05-2013 10:44
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no, because that would mean I can't win the Tour anymore 
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| ShortsNL |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:08
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Vuelta a España y Olanda |
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| MrUfo87 |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:16
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SSJ2Luigi wrote:
Jesleyh wrote:
alexanderlens wrote:
Reading all the stuff on the doped GT-winner, I'm at peace now with Gesink never winning a GT.
I'm not.
if history taught us anything for a dutch rider to win a GT he must
1. win the Vuelta first
2. first name starts with a J
3. be born in South-Holland
Well, in fact I still can win a GT then.
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:21
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Can anyone explain to me what's so great about watching a cycling race en course? Drove 3-4 hours last year to see the Giro, saw riders passing by for 10 seconds, then just barely saw the podium ceremony - and then went on a 3-4 hour trip home.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:25
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CrueTrue wrote:
Can anyone explain to me what's so great about watching a cycling race en course? Drove 3-4 hours last year to see the Giro, saw riders passing by for 10 seconds, then just barely saw the podium ceremony - and then went on a 3-4 hour trip home.
Same experience at other races although I did enjoy the World Championships slightly more.
Same here, although I didn't need such long trips to watch some Vuelta stages a few years back. But never went again because I prefer to watch them on TV clearly. I guess some races with good atmosphere (Worlds, Ronde, perhaps also the Champs-Élysées stage) may be worth it though.
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Vuelta a España y Holanda
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:32
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CrueTrue wrote:
Can anyone explain to me what's so great about watching a cycling race en course? Drove 3-4 hours last year to see the Giro, saw riders passing by for 10 seconds, then just barely saw the podium ceremony - and then went on a 3-4 hour trip home.
Same experience at other races although I did enjoy the World Championships slightly more.
Depends on the race...
2012 Olympics on Box Hill. Loads of laps so lots of action. I was right next to a big screen and a bar so lots of drink and could watch everything. Fantastic atmosphere etc. etc.
Went to ToB in Guildford. Again great atmosphere, finishing straight, big screen etc. etc.
Tour Series in Woking same again
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:42
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CrueTrue wrote:
Can anyone explain to me what's so great about watching a cycling race en course? Drove 3-4 hours last year to see the Giro, saw riders passing by for 10 seconds, then just barely saw the podium ceremony - and then went on a 3-4 hour trip home.
Same experience at other races although I did enjoy the World Championships slightly more.
Well, if it's the first time, it might be nice to see them all in real-life.
Also, I wouldn't ride 3-4 hours for it, but if it's just 15 minutes away, why not?
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:44
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I can see the appeal of a circuit race and/or next to a big screen with live action. Other than that I watched a stage of the Tour de France whizz by but given I only had to walk to the end of my road the fleeting glimpse justified the effort required! David Millar was KOM that day too! |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:47
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Jesleyh wrote:
CrueTrue wrote:
Can anyone explain to me what's so great about watching a cycling race en course? Drove 3-4 hours last year to see the Giro, saw riders passing by for 10 seconds, then just barely saw the podium ceremony - and then went on a 3-4 hour trip home.
Same experience at other races although I did enjoy the World Championships slightly more.
Well, if it's the first time, it might be nice to see them all in real-life.
Also, I wouldn't ride 3-4 hours for it, but if it's just 15 minutes away, why not?
I'd turn it around and say: Why?
If you're actually interesting in seeing the race, watching it on TV is a much better option. |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 09-05-2013 11:49
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I went to the the WC in Valkenburg and the Amstel Gold race this year. It was a 40min ride (iirc).
I like to go to Valkenburg: nice town, great race and the Dutchies know how to make a good atmosphere.
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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