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Tour De France '13 Stage 5: July 3 Cagnes-sur-Mer - Marseille
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:56
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Since when mass sprints are boring... |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:56
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SweatyViking wrote:
ianrussell wrote:
SweatyViking wrote:
Pleeeease, no mass sprint, it's so boring..
Each to their own and it probably won't happen today given the profile but how is a 3 way fight between Cavendish, Greipel and Kittel boring? The flat stages last year were excellent if memory serves 
It's the same people who win all the time 
Like I say each to their own but I'd say Kristoff has (nearly) half a chance if you want a new winner. |
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| SweatyViking |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:57
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ianrussell wrote:
SweatyViking wrote:
ianrussell wrote:
SweatyViking wrote:
Pleeeease, no mass sprint, it's so boring..
Each to their own and it probably won't happen today given the profile but how is a 3 way fight between Cavendish, Greipel and Kittel boring? The flat stages last year were excellent if memory serves
It's the same people who win all the time
Like I say each to their own but I'd say Kristoff has (nearly) half a chance if you want a new winner.
I wouldn't say no to a win for Kristoff  |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:58
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SweatyViking wrote:
ianrussell wrote:
SweatyViking wrote:
ianrussell wrote:
SweatyViking wrote:
Pleeeease, no mass sprint, it's so boring..
Each to their own and it probably won't happen today given the profile but how is a 3 way fight between Cavendish, Greipel and Kittel boring? The flat stages last year were excellent if memory serves
It's the same people who win all the time
Like I say each to their own but I'd say Kristoff has (nearly) half a chance if you want a new winner.
I wouldn't say no to a win for Kristoff
Oh so now you like sprints!  |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:58
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Kirchen_75 wrote:
Since when mass sprints are boring...
Its more the other 95% of the stage before the finish that can be boring. Im not sure how anyone could find the final 1km boring, atleast for cycling fans.
Edited by valverde321 on 03-07-2013 15:59
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| Malkael |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:58
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Rising Sun motif maybe? Which may still be a bit plain for you but it does feature the elements of the Japanese flag. Though the current kit Arashiro is sporting sure gets points for being clean and sleek. |
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| SweatyViking |
Posted on 03-07-2013 15:59
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OGE riding for Goss? |
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| Metriz- |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:00
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ianrussell wrote:
Spoiler Metriz- wrote:
ianrussell wrote:
SweatyViking wrote:
Pleeeease, no mass sprint, it's so boring..
Each to their own and it probably won't happen today given the profile but how is a 3 way fight between Cavendish, Greipel and Kittel boring? The flat stages last year were excellent if memory serves 
The profile is very deceiving, I see no reason why atleast Greipel and Cavendish (if he isn't sick?) shouldn't both be there. Cavendish won much harder stages in this years Giro.
Yes I was thinking more of Kittel
True. If there is a speebump you can never be sure about him.
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Also about the NC shirt discussion, Champion Systems has the best ones. I really loved the one Valverde had a few years ago, especially with all his awesome equipment, but I could see why people dont like it too.
Well the Caisse d'Epargne shirt looked cool. I just think it had nothing to do with a NC jersey, he looked like any other guys in the peloton, an NC jersey should stand out. |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:01
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Seriously someone give Carlton Kirby a clue - so prefer Harmon... |
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:03
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SweatyViking wrote:
OGE riding for Goss? If he gets over final climb yes. If he doesn't then Impey. |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:04
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Metriz- wrote:
valverde321 wrote:
Also about the NC shirt discussion, Champion Systems has the best ones. I really loved the one Valverde had a few years ago, especially with all his awesome equipment, but I could see why people dont like it too.
Well the Caisse d'Epargne shirt looked cool. I just think it had nothing to do with a NC jersey, he looked like any other guys in the peloton, an NC jersey should stand out.
Oh yeah for sure. It almost looked like the regular bands someone would wear when they have won a NC in the past, but are not the current champion. It was definitely pretty light for a NC jersey. Having said that, I prefer it to what J-Rod had, but in true spirits of a NC jersey, J-Rod's was better
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| Firefly21 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:08
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If the break would stop playing with each other and work together they could stay away I think....
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:08
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The peloton looks like they will take it, but it might be touch and go.
There's a fine line between "psychotherapist" and "psycho the rapist"
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| SweatyViking |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:09
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行く行く！ |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:09
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Long stage in the legs of the break too... |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:11
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Cavendish and Greipel seen near the front but apparently Goss near the back??? and Kittel? |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:11
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Sounds like Orica want to only bring the gap down to keep the jersey and not go for the sprint.
I think the break might have this, only by about 15-20 seconds though.
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| Malkael |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:11
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By the sounds and looks of it, Impey it is to contest the sprint. Goss apparently dropped.
Edited by Malkael on 03-07-2013 16:11
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:11
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Goss dropped. Wind up Impey. |
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| SweatyViking |
Posted on 03-07-2013 16:12
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攻撃！
Edited by SweatyViking on 03-07-2013 16:12
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