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Posted on 19-01-2009 21:15
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short relay. Only on flat after attacking on hills or on the downhill (if I lead) I use the dot
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Posted on 19-01-2009 21:19
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Ok. If you use the dot and mini attacks you win so easy But it's no fun then since then you can be in E1 from the start to the finish line if it is a mount in the start
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Posted on 20-01-2009 00:20
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I always play on hard, but I don't think there's much difference between the levels to be honest.
As a test, I played the L'Alpe Duez stage in the Tour on normal, hard, and extreme.
I finished 3rd on normal, 2nd on hard and 4th on extreme. The normal stage was probably most interesting as there were more attacks and a higher pace early on. Seemed the AI just can attack for longer the higher you go. Valverde had the best feeling on hard and the worst on extreme. I didn't use the mini-attack strategy, but it's impossible not to use the dot when the pace increases. If you don't use it, your heart-rate shoots up, you lose energy and then your rivals attack and you have nothing...
This was the Tour though and everyone was at top fitness. With the lesser races, it's easy to win on hard with a decent rider at 80 or so fitness...
And some of these stages you've been posting Alex seem a bit easy.... |
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Posted on 20-01-2009 06:14
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they look easy but are not on easy. Never played that level, I have no idea how it is, those 1-2-3 in sprints were on normal |
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fenian_1234 wrote:
I always play on hard, but I don't think there's much difference between the levels to be honest.
As a test, I played the L'Alpe Duez stage in the Tour on normal, hard, and extreme.
I finished 3rd on normal, 2nd on hard and 4th on extreme. The normal stage was probably most interesting as there were more attacks and a higher pace early on. Seemed the AI just can attack for longer the higher you go. Valverde had the best feeling on hard and the worst on extreme. I didn't use the mini-attack strategy, but it's impossible not to use the dot when the pace increases. If you don't use it, your heart-rate shoots up, you lose energy and then your rivals attack and you have nothing...
This was the Tour though and everyone was at top fitness. With the lesser races, it's easy to win on hard with a decent rider at 80 or so fitness...
And some of these stages you've been posting Alex seem a bit easy....
I guess the difficulty increases with the managing of the form of the riders!
I guess you wont see to many diferences in playing the same stage with different difficulties but if if you play many careers with different difficulties you'll notice that it gets harder to get your rider at his top shape in the most relevant races!!
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Posted on 20-01-2009 11:35
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I guess you wont see to many diferences in playing the same stage with different difficulties but if if you play many careers with different difficulties you'll notice that it gets harder to get your rider at his top shape in the most relevant races!!
Don't really understand that.
Set your rider to peak for his goals and then race him just enough to be at top fitness when they come around.
Same whichever level you play on...
Anyway, I'd suggest a new topic for this. |
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Posted on 20-01-2009 19:08
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Deutschland Tour Stage 3
The first breakaway group
On the last climb Tonti is still leading. And we a good advantage
Some attacks on the small hill with 10km to the line
And Kirchen makes that too
Soon they caught Tonti
An another attack from Kirchen and it looks like no one can go with him
He gets the win
But he could make such a big gap so a lot of riders were registered with the same time
Stage
1. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 4h43'07
2. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team s.t.
3. Bauke Mollema Rabobank s.t.
4. Egoi MartÃnez Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
5. Gerrit Glomser Team Volksbank s.t.
6. Peter Velits Team Milram s.t.
7. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step s.t.
8. Patrice Halgand Crédit Agricole s.t.
9. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
10. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
Overall
1. Bauke Mollema Rabobank 10h07'13
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 17
3. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team s.t.
4. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 27
5. Volodymyr Gustov Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
6. Iñigo Cuesta Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
7. Linus Gerdemann Team Columbia s.t.
8. Gerrit Glomser Team Volksbank + 1'03
9. Peter Velits Team Milram s.t.
10. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott + 1'17
Points
1. Koldo Fernández de Larrea Euskaltel - Euskadi 25
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 25
3. Tom Leezer Rabobank 20
Mountain
1. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step 27
2. Richard Faltus Team Sparkasse 23
3. Rubens Bertogliati Saunier Duval - Scott 17 |
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Posted on 21-01-2009 21:11
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Vuelta a Espana Stage 4
The breakaway.
After all the escapes were caught and none of our sprinters could maintain in the pack, Lovkvist tries a knock-out
But he can't make a huge gap between him and the pack
So he is caught just before the final sprint. Visconti leads well for Steegmans
Talking about Steegmans, he looks like having no opponent today
And obviously he wins. And he is the new race leader!
Stage
1. Gert Steegmans Quick·Step 3h32'37
2. Karsten Kroon Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
3. Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto s.t.
4. Sergei Ivanov Astana Cycling Team s.t.
5. Manuele Mori Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
6. Eros Capecchi Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
7. Carlos Barredo Quick·Step s.t.
8. Sylvain Chavanel Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone s.t.
9. Thomas Lövkvist Team Columbia s.t.
10. Wladimir Miholjevic Liquigas s.t.
Overall
1. Gert Steegmans Quick·Step 10h47'38
2. Sergei Ivanov Astana Cycling Team + 5
3. Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team s.t.
4. Tomas Vaitkus Astana Cycling Team s.t.
5. Janez Brajkovic Astana Cycling Team s.t.
6. Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team s.t.
7. Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team s.t.
8. Chris Horner Astana Cycling Team s.t.
9. Dani Navarro Astana Cycling Team s.t.
10. Carlos Barredo Quick·Step + 20
Points
1. Gert Steegmans Quick·Step 41
2. Daniele Bennati Liquigas 40
3. Sébastien Chavanel Française des Jeux 28
Mountain
1. Thomas Voeckler Bouygues Télécom 10
2. Rafael RodrÃguez Contentpolis - Murcia 9
3. Philippe Gilbert Française des Jeux 8
Young: Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team
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Posted on 21-01-2009 21:31
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A typical Steegmans-victory: a sprint where he doesn't get "bothered" by the real sprinters, just like on the Champs Elysées. Give Steegmans a clear path to the finish line and he can win, but he has to face other sprinters, oh then he's in trouble. |
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Posted on 22-01-2009 08:23
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Deutschland Tour Stage 4
3 escapes today.
In the top of the last climb, after a few attacks, Andy Schlech, Kirchen and Joaquim Rodriguez have a little advantage over a second group madey by 15 riders. Gerdemann is in the second group
But they are caught on the downhill
Gerdemann is leading Kirchen in the sprint
And Kirchen gets his 2nd win. Still not enough to take the overall lead
Stage
1. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 4h30'32
2. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step s.t.
3. Leonardo Bertagnolli Liquigas s.t.
4. Linus Gerdemann Team Columbia s.t.
5. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
6. JoaquÃm RodrÃguez Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
7. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
8. Tadej Valjavec AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
9. Johann Tschopp Bouygues Télécom s.t.
10. Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
Overall
1. Bauke Mollema Rabobank 14h37'45
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 7
3. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team + 17
4. Linus Gerdemann Team Columbia + 27
5. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
6. Peter Velits Team Milram + 1'03
7. Gerrit Glomser Team Volksbank s.t.
8. Iñigo Cuesta Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 1'09
9. Volodymyr Gustov Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
10. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott + 1'17
Points
1. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 50
2. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step 29
3. Koldo Fernández de Larrea Euskaltel - Euskadi 25
Mountain
1. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step 27
2. Richard Faltus Team Sparkasse 23
3. Rubens Bertogliati Saunier Duval - Scott 17 |
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Posted on 22-01-2009 15:58
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and he wins again B) |
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Posted on 22-01-2009 18:00
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Vuelta a Espana Stage 5
Grabsch was the leader for a long time
Untill Evans' result
Team Columbia riders catching each other on the road
Lovkvist finishes with the 2nd time
But Karpets is great today. He takes the lead
Menchov doesn't loose much time there
No one from the Astana favourites could get on the podium today
No chance for Steegmans to keep his jersey
Stage
1. Vladimir Karpets Caisse d'Epargne 53'00
2. Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto + 12
3. Thomas Lövkvist Team Columbia + 1'02
4. Bert Grabsch Team Columbia + 1'09
5. Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team + 1'10
6. Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team + 1'13
7. Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team + 1'16
8. Markus Fothen Gerolsteiner + 1'18
9. Marzio Bruseghin Lampre + 1'23
10. Denis Menchov Rabobank + 1'25
Overall
1. Vladimir Karpets Caisse d'Epargne 11h41'10
2. Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto + 40
3. Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team + 43
4. Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team + 46
5. Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team + 49
6. Thomas Lövkvist Team Columbia + 1'10
7. Stijn Devolder Quick·Step + 1'18
8. Denis Menchov Rabobank + 1'22
9. Janez Brajkovic Astana Cycling Team + 1'26
10. Markus Fothen Gerolsteiner + 1'33 |
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Posted on 22-01-2009 18:15
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Good result for Lovkvist!  |
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Posted on 22-01-2009 18:37
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How come Vladimir Karpets always gets really good at the end of the season. In the Worlds he wins often
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Posted on 22-01-2009 18:57
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Go Lövet, I hope you can grab a top 10 with him!
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Posted on 22-01-2009 20:08
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Deutschland Tour Stage 5
The breakaway.
Luis Leon Sanchez and Gerdemann attacked early on the last climb
But Gerdemann cracks and is caught
So Kirchen attacks
Sanchez is alone in front
Kirchen is after him
Sanchez wins with a great advantage
Kirchen won the sprint for the 2nd place and some seconds
While Gerdemann lost a lot of time after that bad early attack
Stage
1. Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne 4h26'29
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 1'28
3. Josep Jufré Saunier Duval - Scott + 1'38
4. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team s.t.
5. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
6. JoaquÃm RodrÃguez Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
7. Tadej Valjavec AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
8. Gerrit Glomser Team Volksbank + 2'00
9. Bauke Mollema Rabobank s.t.
10. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
Overall
1. Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne 19h05'34
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 9
3. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team + 35
4. Bauke Mollema Rabobank + 40
5. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 45
6. Gerrit Glomser Team Volksbank + 1'43
7. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott + 1'57
8. Josep Jufré Saunier Duval - Scott + 2'13
9. Patrice Halgand Crédit Agricole + 3'24
10. Linus Gerdemann Team Columbia + 3'56
Points
1. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 70
2. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team 37
3. Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne 31
Mountain
1. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step 27
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 24
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Posted on 23-01-2009 16:39
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Vuelta a Espana Stage 6
The escapes.
Our train is in front
But Eisel isn't after Reynes...
Hagen tries to place the new no.1 sprinter of the team in a good position
But Reynes doesn't have the power to fight with the best sprinters
And the winer is O'Grady
Stage
1. Stuart O'Grady Team CSC - Saxo Bank 3h41'59
2. Daniele Bennati Liquigas s.t.
3. Vicente Reynès Team Columbia s.t.
4. Tomas Vaitkus Astana Cycling Team s.t.
5. Robert Förster Gerolsteiner s.t.
6. Edvald Boasson Hagen Team Columbia s.t.
7. Carlos Torrent Extremadura - Ciclismo Soldario s.t.
8. Jean-Patrick Nazon AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
9. Marcus Burghardt Team Columbia s.t.
10. Bernhard Eisel Team Columbia s.t.
Overall
1. Vladimir Karpets Caisse d'Epargne 15h23'09
2. Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto + 40
3. Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team + 43
4. Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team + 46
5. Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team + 49
6. Thomas Lövkvist Team Columbia + 1'10
7. Stijn Devolder Quick·Step + 1'18
8. Denis Menchov Rabobank + 1'22
9. Janez Brajkovic Astana Cycling Team + 1'26
10. Markus Fothen Gerolsteiner + 1'33
Points
1. Daniele Bennati Liquigas 60
2. Stuart O'Grady Team CSC - Saxo Bank 51
3. Gert Steegmans Quick·Step 46
Mountain
1. Thomas Voeckler Bouygues Télécom 10
2. Rafael RodrÃguez Contentpolis - Murcia 9
3. Philippe Gilbert Française des Jeux 8
Young: Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team
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Posted on 23-01-2009 17:29
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Deutschland Tour Stage 6
A lot of riders in the breakaway.
Our train is the best
But we don't have the best sprinters and Pollacks looks better than us
Can Hammond or Sieberg beat Pollack today?
The answer is no. Pollack wins
Stage
1. Olaf Pollack Team Volksbank 4h15'27
2. Marcel Sieberg Team Columbia s.t.
3. Roger Hammond Team Columbia s.t.
4. René Obst Team 3C Gruppe s.t.
5. Juan Antonio Flecha Rabobank s.t.
6. Darren Lapthorne Team Sparkasse s.t.
7. Thor Hushovd Crédit Agricole s.t.
8. Tom Leezer Rabobank s.t.
9. Koldo Fernández de Larrea Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
10. Mark Renshaw Crédit Agricole s.t.
Overall
1. Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne 23h21'01
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 9
3. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team + 35
4. Bauke Mollema Rabobank + 40
5. Andy Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 45
6. Gerrit Glomser Team Volksbank + 1'43
7. Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott + 1'57
8. Josep Jufré Saunier Duval - Scott + 2'13
9. Patrice Halgand Crédit Agricole + 3'24
10. Linus Gerdemann Team Columbia + 3'56
Points
1. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 70
2. Olaf Pollack Team Volksbank 41
3. Chechu Rubiera Astana Cycling Team 37
Mountain
1. Andrea Tonti Quick·Step 27
2. Kim Kirchen Team Columbia 24
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| olabj |
Posted on 23-01-2009 17:52
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Nice result with them bad sprinters
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Posted on 23-01-2009 20:18
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Hammond!
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