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Tour de Pologne 2013 (July 27 - August 3)
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| Le Kaydale |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:08
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Le Kaydale wrote:
"omfg [Dutch Rider X] was so unlucky.. cant believe circumstances were SO unfortunate, everything conspired against them today... but at least [Dutch Rider Y] did a fucking incredible job, they even bet [some has-been who doesnt give a shit about race], they are surely the next big thing! Same thing every time, every race 
sorry i probably sounded a bit angry in this, but it was only meant to be joking, im just in a foul mood today lol... we should bring back the norweigans that used to be on this website a few years ago and they can keep the dutch occupied  |
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| ruben |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:09
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The way Kristoff keeps riding this season I'm actually suprised we see so less of the Norwegians. Maybe they only like Hagen? |
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| BritPCMFan |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:10
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Stromeon wrote:
Bartosz95 wrote:
can somebody tell me what happened with Nibali and Wiggins ? they were supposed to be race favourites...
First race post-Giro for Nibali so I think it's kinda expected for him to take it a bit easy for a bit to get himself back into the swing of things; and Wiggins, well, let's just say that marginal gains were perhaps not in operation today
I could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure Wiggins is not riding for GC. Henao is lead, Wiggo is just there to get some race legs and to win the TT on the last day.
I wouldn't be suprised if Nibali is riding for someone else (I'd guess Kangert since he seems highest finisher on the day) as its kinda what most GT leaders end up doing. Unless they are in top form they work for one of thier helpers to help ensure their commitment to the GT cause. Since Kangert was pretty damn epically awesome for Nibbles at Giro, it would make much senes that he is riding for him. Especially as Kangert is very good TTer. |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:18
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Le Kaydale wrote:
sorry i probably sounded a bit angry in this, but it was only meant to be joking, im just in a foul mood today lol... we should bring back the norweigans that used to be on this website a few years ago and they can keep the dutch occupied A few years ago ? But you only registered a couple of days ago.
What was your former nickname ? |
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| Bartosz95 |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:19
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BritPCMFan wrote:
Stromeon wrote:
Bartosz95 wrote:
can somebody tell me what happened with Nibali and Wiggins ? they were supposed to be race favourites...
First race post-Giro for Nibali so I think it's kinda expected for him to take it a bit easy for a bit to get himself back into the swing of things; and Wiggins, well, let's just say that marginal gains were perhaps not in operation today
I could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure Wiggins is not riding for GC. Henao is lead, Wiggo is just there to get some race legs and to win the TT on the last day.
I wouldn't be suprised if Nibali is riding for someone else (I'd guess Kangert since he seems highest finisher on the day) as its kinda what most GT leaders end up doing. Unless they are in top form they work for one of thier helpers to help ensure their commitment to the GT cause. Since Kangert was pretty damn epically awesome for Nibbles at Giro, it would make much senes that he is riding for him. Especially as Kangert is very good TTer.
thanks for the explanation
i have a question for what races wiggo is getting his race legs? |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:19
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Waghlon wrote:
issoisso wrote:
ruben wrote:
If only that fucker of a CAS didn't work for the 0% chance that Majka stood to win, then WEening would've won 
You mean like Belkin at the Tour?
Have any scientists ever offered to dissect your brain, specifically the chauvinism part? 
You know Mr. isso^2, have you ever considered coding a Ruben Post Generator while you are slacking at work?
Nope, way funnier to troll him in person
ruben wrote:
issoisso wrote:
ruben wrote:
What a total bs comparison from mr Isso once again.
When did Belkin work when they didn't had a chance to win? They only followed.
ruben wrote:
And in the wind stage they ofcourse worked, but there they had something to gain (time and eliminate a few contenders for the top 10).
So again isso fails in a comparison.
They had nothing to win, only a spot on GC to gain. Just like Majka.
So you answered your own question 
There's really no comparison between an echelon stage in a GT where a position is up for grabs to the first stage of the Tour of Poland
Indeed, this race is much shorter and has way less stages so the time bonuses are far more valuable here. Like you said, no comparison.
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:21
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Bartosz95 wrote:
thanks for the explanation
i have a question for what races wiggo is getting his race legs?
Supposedly the world championships at the end of the season. Plus Tour of Britain on the way.
I have some doubt he'll succeed at the Worlds though. |
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| Bartosz95 |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:37
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Aquarius wrote:
Bartosz95 wrote:
thanks for the explanation
i have a question for what races wiggo is getting his race legs?
Supposedly the world championships at the end of the season. Plus Tour of Britain on the way.
I have some doubt he'll succeed at the Worlds though.
me too HUGE doubts |
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| ruben |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:37
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I somehow doubt Wiggins has the motivation left for anything in cycling..
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| Bartosz95 |
Posted on 27-07-2013 19:41
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ruben wrote:
I somehow doubt Wiggins has the motivation left for anything in cycling..
yup, he's alredy "SIR" and won TdF so... |
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| Hazard10 |
Posted on 27-07-2013 20:20
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Cedric Pineau's bike. 52 degrees Celsius, holy sh*t 
Edited by Hazard10 on 27-07-2013 20:21
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| cosmic |
Posted on 27-07-2013 20:28
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ruben wrote:
The way Kristoff keeps riding this season I'm actually suprised we see so less of the Norwegians. Maybe they only like Hagen?
Because of no wins in TdF pretty much. Cycling in general is a marginal sport in Norway and it's pretty much only TdF that gathers a significant audience. A majority of the TdF viewers probably have no clue what happens the rest of the season.
Edited by cosmic on 27-07-2013 20:29
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| ruben |
Posted on 27-07-2013 20:36
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Weird. Because Kristoff is the real deal, I mean his ride in the classics was suprisingly good. Better than Hagen ever did in the classics. And if he isn't so unlucky as this year with the course (too many pan flat stages), Kristoff can win stagesi n the TDF if they are selective. I mean he beat Sagan in an uphill sprint this year |
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 28-07-2013 01:00
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Weening having a top notch year. Nice to see that we may get a different winner from what were the list of favourites. |
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| cosmic |
Posted on 28-07-2013 11:39
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ruben wrote:
Weird. Because Kristoff is the real deal, I mean his ride in the classics was suprisingly good. Better than Hagen ever did in the classics. And if he isn't so unlucky as this year with the course (too many pan flat stages), Kristoff can win stagesi n the TDF if they are selective. I mean he beat Sagan in an uphill sprint this year
Oh ye he's had some great progress over the last few years, while Hagen will keep rotting as long as he stays water bitch at Sky. Kristoff just needs a TdF stage win to fuel the interest around him back in Norway. Like you said, it was a bit unfortunate with the course this year, combined with the fact that he fights an uphill battle with no support from Katusha. They didn't even help him get on a wheel before the sprint, so he had to waste a lot of energy just getting a decent position. With Cav, Kittel and Greipel more or less having full teams dedicated to them, it's difficult winning on your own |
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| BritPCMFan |
Posted on 28-07-2013 12:11
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Bartosz95 wrote:
BritPCMFan wrote:
Stromeon wrote:
Bartosz95 wrote:
can somebody tell me what happened with Nibali and Wiggins ? they were supposed to be race favourites...
First race post-Giro for Nibali so I think it's kinda expected for him to take it a bit easy for a bit to get himself back into the swing of things; and Wiggins, well, let's just say that marginal gains were perhaps not in operation today
I could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure Wiggins is not riding for GC. Henao is lead, Wiggo is just there to get some race legs and to win the TT on the last day.
I wouldn't be suprised if Nibali is riding for someone else (I'd guess Kangert since he seems highest finisher on the day) as its kinda what most GT leaders end up doing. Unless they are in top form they work for one of thier helpers to help ensure their commitment to the GT cause. Since Kangert was pretty damn epically awesome for Nibbles at Giro, it would make much senes that he is riding for him. Especially as Kangert is very good TTer.
thanks for the explanation
i have a question for what races wiggo is getting his race legs?
Mainly World ITT. Seeing pics of him at Poland, his is looking bigger then his been for a long time, which suggests he really is done with GTs now. More mass = more muscle = better TT times. I think it will be a hard push to beat Martin but I think if anyone is capable of doing it its Wiggins.
He will prolly lead the Tour of Britian too, but its a warm up for the ITT (and even then I wouldn't be shocked if he only goes for the TT and lets JTL defend his title (as I assume he will ride ToB too). Wiggins is all about the WITT now. |
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| Smoku |
Posted on 28-07-2013 12:24
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16 riders in the break, 80 km to go, 4:18 advantage, Pampeago soon to start. In the break:
Bartosz Huzarski (Nettapp-Endura)
Maciej Paterski (Cannondale)
Tomasz Marczyński (Vacansoleil)
Vincenzo Nibali (Astana)
Georg Preidler (Argos-Shimano)
Serge Pauwels (Omega Pharma - Quick Step)
Bruno Pires (Saxo-Tinkoff)
Bert Lindeman (Vacansoleil)
Danny Pate (Sky)
Thomas Rohregger (Radioshack) - virtual leader
Zdenek Stybar (Omega Pharma - Quick Step)
Angel Ruiz (Movistar)
Christophe Riblon (Ag2R)
Sandy Casar (FDJ)
Nikołaj Michajłow (CCC Polsat Polkowice)
Arnaud Courteille (FDJ)
Edited by Smoku on 28-07-2013 12:26
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 28-07-2013 12:32
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The coverage of this race has been woeful at best. Hardly any info on what is going on in the early parts of the race. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 28-07-2013 12:37
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wogsrus wrote:
The coverage of this race has been woeful at best. Hardly any info on what is going on in the early parts of the race.
As with most races Twitter is your best bet for early stage information:
https://twitter.c...e=realtime
Most of hte teams are live blogging the race so they can provide a lot of information that may not appear on official trackers, live reports, etc.
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| emre99 |
Posted on 28-07-2013 12:43
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