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Tour de l'Avenir - Discussion
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Posted on 22-11-2024 19:46
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| TinxiaS |
Posted on 06-06-2021 08:00
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Jaka Primožič totally surprised me in this race. This really wasn't expected. I hope he can manage to join the break-in last stage. I hope Jasper De Plus can finish in the top 20 at tomorrow's ITT.
Thanks for the reports Nemo and congrats on wins Abhishek, whitejersey, Ritter Sport, and jandal. 
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| ember |
Posted on 06-06-2021 08:26
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Good stage from Foss! He needs a brilliant TT too, then a nice result well inside the top 10 should be doable  |
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 06-06-2021 10:37
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Champoussin <3
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Posted on 06-06-2021 13:35
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That was a very Nice stage. 2-3-4 is pretty rare, and while it wasn’t a stagewin we atleast climbed the GC. The win isn’t realistic though.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 06-06-2021 21:52
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Wow, absolutely amazing stage by Mäder today! Winning the TT definitely wasn't something I expected, but of course I'll take it Now let's just somehow try to hold onto that podium spot, that would be simply amazing!
Congrats to Conci and Zalgiris for taking over yellow - while this wasn't unexpected, I'm still surprised Conci (and Mäder) could beat Bernal today. But let's wait and see - if he has an exceptional day tomorrow, he could still win that one. However, Conci definitely is the (unexpected) favorite now!
Thanks for that cool TT report, Nemo - it was a nice read 
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 06-06-2021 22:56
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Decent by Foss, but not enough to make up for his other performances and reach the top 10. Luckily though, Sosa just put in a really impressive ride and has solidified himself as our GC guy against the odds.
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 06-06-2021 23:12
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Can’t be unhappy with that performance from Conci! He’s shown strong form throughout the race and that’s a great TT from him. He’ll be disappointed he hasn’t got the stage win but he’s got the GC lead!
The final stage, however, will not be easy. The Zalgiris team should provide strong support for Conci who will need it. I very much hope he can hold on to what would be a great win.
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 07-06-2021 05:49
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Expected loss of positions for our guys but still in a good position to mount a podium challenge for Storer. Hope for more of Stage 5 type activity from them and I'll be happy.
Thanks for the reports Nemo
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| redordead |
Posted on 07-06-2021 06:52
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I hope Pogacar doesn't have a meltdown on the final stage and manages to hold onto a top 10 spot. Although I wouldn't be surprised if he did drop out.
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 07-06-2021 07:45
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Well, I think the only thing that could salvage this tour would be a long range attack to win the final stage and maybe climb onto the podium. Asking a bit much, but I mean...
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| quadsas |
Posted on 07-06-2021 08:26
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Conci clearly shows that he prefers wearing green. Big overperformance from him, clearly inspired by folk songs sung at the team camp. Can't imagine him wanting to ride for any other team ever again. Here's hoping for a strong finish
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 07-06-2021 16:25
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2 in the top 10 isn't bad, but it's just hard to make a real push for the top 5 when your two leaders keep alternating good and bad days. Today Sosa got a real chance, but he was suddenly way weaker than Foss. Those are the breaks I guess.
Would have liked a bit more aggression from oru guys, but it seems like we did more than our share of pacemaking throughout the weak. It was fun as always. Thank you for the reports Nemo, and congrats to LLS! Conci is a great young rider, but he really punched above his weight here when it mattered.
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| Bikex |
Posted on 07-06-2021 16:33
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Really cool to see the team active in the break and Fung now leading the KoM ranking. |
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 07-06-2021 16:40
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Lyu with a 30th in the mountain stage. Here's hoping he can come back next year and be one of the stronger riders here.
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| redordead |
Posted on 07-06-2021 17:04
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Well that was a pathetic performance by Pogacar, but I kinda expected it. He did the same thing last year. I guess try again next year.
Horrible race for us overall, given we had a TT favourite and sprint favourite and failed to deliver a stage win. I guess this race was no different for us than many others this season.
Congrats to all the winners and thank you Nemo for the nice reports
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 07-06-2021 17:10
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Thanks for the reports! We came close to stage win, but alas. Conci obviously a big surprise, we really need a better PCM
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 07-06-2021 18:34
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Mäder with another great stage, delivering an absolutely unexpected podium here! Unfortunately, this will likely be his career highlight, as with his rather low potential and missing hill and acceleration skills, he'll not really be an option for training 
Nonetheless, I'll happily take that great GC result, and would like to thanks sammy for his great support riders! Hirschi did an amazing job on stage 6, sacrifying his own stage win chances, and Misbah and Hibatullah were precious mountain domestiques. All-in for Hirschi next year, then!
Congrats to LLS/quadsas for their successful cooperation and that Conci win! Definitely a huge overperformance by him, beating Bernal on that final climb isn't really explainable otherwise. But he was the most consistent one, and so definitely deserved this success!
Last but not least, thanks to Nemo for a great coverage of this interesting race!
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| Luis Leon Sanchez |
Posted on 07-06-2021 18:49
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What a great little rider Conci is 
An outstanding final stage to cap off a strong Tour from the Italian who has really shown his all round ability here in the Hills, Mountains and TTs.
He will definitely be a hot commodity next transfer market as he’s likely going to need a loan out next season.
Thank you also to Zalgiris for taking him under their wing and supporting him throughout.
Great reports Nemo ❤️
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| tastasol |
Posted on 07-06-2021 20:03
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Conci, what a man! Lovely underdog victory.
Solid race for "our team". Happy to see Foss finishing strong and two riders in the top 10 is quite good, though I would have traded that for a top 5 from one of them.
Thanks for all the reports, Nemolito.
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| SotD |
Posted on 07-06-2021 20:10
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Weird race tactics throughout the entire race. We were everywhere, but got absolutely nothing. No stagewins, no GC, 2nd in Team, points and KOM. Could I have atleast won something...
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