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Petronas - Monster Energy; The end of an era
dienblad
@ fcancellara: the only team with more than 1 rider in the top 10, and than 3 of them Grin

@ alexanderlens: Too show how strong Gilbert is, here is is palmares of 2012: 2 stage wins and GC in Tour Meditteranee, 2nd in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, 3 stage wins and GC in Paris - Nice, 2nd in Milano - San Remo, 2nd in Ronde Van Vlaanderen, 1st in Amstel Gold Race, 1st in La Foeche Wallonne, 1st in Liege - Bastogne - Liege Shock That's all there is left to say!
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3 in the top 10, so unlucky not to achieve the win though, Well Done MateSmile
 
alexanderlens
dienblad wrote:
@ alexanderlens: Too show how strong Gilbert is, here is is palmares of 2012: 2 stage wins and GC in Tour Meditteranee, 2nd in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, 3 stage wins and GC in Paris - Nice, 2nd in Milano - San Remo, 2nd in Ronde Van Vlaanderen, 1st in Amstel Gold Race, 1st in La Foeche Wallonne, 1st in Liege - Bastogne - Liege Shock That's all there is left to say!

OMG, he is eve better than in real live! PCM sucks in making their game real, but they overate Gilbert...
Edited by alexanderlens on 31-12-2011 19:03
Guess who's back? Smile
Lets see how many friens are still around...
 
FuglsangxTH3
Nice results in 3 Races after each other
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lluuiiggii
alexanderlens wrote:
dienblad wrote:
@ alexanderlens: Too show how strong Gilbert is, here is is palmares of 2012: 2 stage wins and GC in Tour Meditteranee, 2nd in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, 3 stage wins and GC in Paris - Nice, 2nd in Milano - San Remo, 2nd in Ronde Van Vlaanderen, 1st in Amstel Gold Race, 1st in La Foeche Wallonne, 1st in Liege - Bastogne - Liege Shock That's all there is left to say!

OMG, he is eve better than in real live! PCM sucks in making their game real, but they overate Gilbert...

He isn't better than irl in PCM. It's just that in PCM the riders don't need to preserve energy for their main races. A rider who would try to go for a podium in MSR would never go for 3 stage wins and GC in PN..
 
alexanderlens
lluuiiggii wrote:
alexanderlens wrote:
dienblad wrote:
@ alexanderlens: Too show how strong Gilbert is, here is is palmares of 2012: 2 stage wins and GC in Tour Meditteranee, 2nd in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, 3 stage wins and GC in Paris - Nice, 2nd in Milano - San Remo, 2nd in Ronde Van Vlaanderen, 1st in Amstel Gold Race, 1st in La Foeche Wallonne, 1st in Liege - Bastogne - Liege Shock That's all there is left to say!

OMG, he is eve better than in real live! PCM sucks in making their game real, but they overate Gilbert...

He isn't better than irl in PCM. It's just that in PCM the riders don't need to preserve energy for their main races. A rider who would try to go for a podium in MSR would never go for 3 stage wins and GC in PN..

Yeah, but in real live, Gilbert will not win de Ronde in 2012, even not if he could aim for it full!
Guess who's back? Smile
Lets see how many friens are still around...
 
FuglsangxTH3
Gilbert may dominated the Hills but I agrre with Alexander lens that he never win the Ronde our Paris-Roubaix
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dienblad
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The day after Liege - Bastogne - Liege, we take part in Rund Um Köln, a one day race in Germany near the historic city of Köln. The route is hilly, and pretty tough. In PCM, the route of the GP Plouay is used.
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We have very good memories about this race, as last year we got a 1-2, with Pim Ligthart & Andy Schleck.
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Startlist

Spoiler
Monster Energy - Ford
1. R.Gesink
2. T.Dupont
3. M.Kittel
4. M.Lefèvre
5. W.Poels
6. J.Posthuma
7. R.Ruijgh
8. P.Sagan


Saxo Bank
11. C.A.Sørensen
12. M.Boaro
13. L.S.Haedo
14. G.Larsson
15. B.Noval
16. S.Paulinho
17. A.Steensen
18. D.Tanner

Saur
21. S.Joly
22. B.Feillu
23. J.Hivert
24. G.Levarlet
25. R.Matheou
26. J.Simon
27. F.Stalder
28. Y.Talabardon

Qantas
31. D.Impey
32. B.Cooke
33. J.Dean
34. M.Docker
35. B.Lancaster
36. C.Meyer
37. W.Sulzberger
38. S.Tuft

Pisanellastoria
41. S.Schumacher
42. M.Biondo
43. L.Celli
44. C.Fumagalli
45. S.Kohut
46. G.Randazzo
47. D.Rebellin
48. C.la Porta

NSP
51. M.Fothen
52. S.Baldauf
53. T.Fothen
54. M.Kessler
55. M.Mortka
56. M.A.Richeze
57. B.Takacs
58. T.Thömel

Vorarlberg
61. B.Samoilau
62. D.Brändle
63. S.Dillier
64. S.Pöll
65. H.Starzengruber
66. R.Weissinger

Concordia Forsikring
71. R.Guldhammer
72. N.Aistrup
73. N.Byrgesen
74. L.N.Hansen
75. K.Ista
76. M.Meyer

Thüringer Energie
81. D.Klemme
82. M.Barth
83. T.Bontenackels
84. B.Bürgel
85. W.Jöckel
86. D.Pohl
87. K.Predatsch
88. J.Tolles

Rabobank CT
91. J.Bol
92. G.Boivin
93. M.Boskamp
94. J.Bovenhuis
95. J.Lootens
96. J.Pronk
97. T.Rabou
98. N.Van der Lijke

Euskaltel
101. M.García
102. J.Aramendia
103. J.Azanza
104. P.Bilbao
105. J.Castroviejo
106. M.Landa
107. I.Mayoz
108. P.Urtasun

Eddy Merckx
111. D.Müller
112. M.Belka
113. D.Finders
114. D.Kopp
115. M.Kurth
116. M.Van Ruitenbeek

Glud & Marstrand
121. L.Bøchman
122. K.Jebjerg
123. T.V.Kvist
124. J.Sørensen
125. T.R.Vinther
126. N.Østergaard

Østerhus
131. M.Mahoric
132. R.Hegreberg
133. D.Jarstø
134. C.Rake
135. A.Ricaart
136. C.Stevenson

TDC
141. M.Mørkøv
142. M.Høberg
143. C.Kreutzfeldt
144. S.Lander
145. J.J.Lobato
146. R.Sterebo

LKT
151. M.Koch
152. F.Dehmel
153. M.Fischer
154. M.Friedemann
155. C.Kux
156. T.Meier
157. F.Schiewer
158. L.Telschow

CCC Polsat
161. T.Kiendys
162. D.Batek
163. A.Honkisz
164. M.Komar
165. J.Mendes
166. A.Schulze
167. Pi.Sztobryn
168. M.Taciak

Nutrixxion
171. S.Fuchs
172. S.Forke
173. G.Janorschke
174. E.Mohs
175. S.Radochla
176. B.Schröder

Atlas Personal
181. P.Kusztor
182. R.Addy
183. N.Baldo
184. G.Dessibourg
185. P.Lang
186. L.Pommier
187. F.Rinker
188. L.Tanner

Adria Mobil
191. U.Murn
192. K.Fajt
193. E.Franzoï
194. B.Furdi
195. P.Gorenc
196. M.Mihelic

NetApp
201. A.Gottfried
202. S.Cozza
203. D.Musiol
204. R.Retschke
205. D.Roels
206. M.Ruß
207. D.Schorn
208. M.Schwarzmann

Bank BGZ
211. P.Cieslik
212. K.Jezowski
213. P.Kieblesz
214. R.Radosz
215. D.Rudnicki
216. J.Rebiewski

Joker
221. F.Wilmann
222. C.Jensen
223. A.Kristoff
224. M.Lohne
225. I.Stokstad
226. S.Sörtveit


Our team
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The favourites
*** Robert Gesink, Peter Sagan, Chris Anker Sorensen (Saxo Bank)
** Sébastien Joly (Saur), Stefan Schumacher (Pisanellastoria), Jonathan Castroviejo (Euskaltel)
* Davide Rebellin (Pisanellastoria), Gustav Erik Larsson (Saxo Bank), Rob Ruijgh

Our goal
The win.

The race
We immediately jump to the last passage of the finish line, entering the last lap. There have been a few attacks earlier in the race, including a few attempts by Rob Ruijgh, who was to dangerous for the Saxo Bank and CCC-team to let go. The last serious attack was by Team Concordia's Rasmus Guldhammer, but also fruitless.
The route is very tough with a lot of short steep hills and also the weather is terrible, so the race is one big battlefield. Also because we decided to make it even harder by setting a high pace, a group of only 21 riders enters the last lap, including most of the favourites. 78 of the 164 riders that started the race, won't finish it!
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Then an attack on the second to last climb, 9 kilometres before the finish. Marcos García (Euskaltel) is the initiator, and he gets followed by 4 others, namely Sébastien Joly (Saur), Mateusz Komar (CCC), Stefan Schumacher (Pisanellastoria) and Chris Anker Sorensen (Saxo Bank). No riders from our team? Correct, we think that these 5 will blow themselves up, so we let Poels & Ruijgh set a high pace.
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But that's the wrong choice. The 5 create a gap of 30 seconds and even before the last climb starts, Robert Gesink has to do the pace himself, with Peter Sagan in his wheel. But they won't make it! Up front, Danish Chris Anker Sorensen has used to last climb to attack and has a gap of about 15 seconds entering the last kilometre.
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While Sorensen celebrates his first win of the season, Joly finishes in 2nd at '16 and Gesink & Sagan are able to pass the other members of the breakaway and finish in 3rd and 4th.
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Results
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1Chris Anker SørensenSaxo Bank SunGard6h21'30
2Sébastien JolySaur - Sojasun+ 16
3Robert GesinkMonster Energy - Ford+ 31
4Peter SaganMonster Energy - Fords.t.
5Marcos GarcíaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
6Stefan SchumacherPisanellastoria - Guerciottis.t.
7Mateusz KomarCCC Polsat Polkowices.t.
8Rob RuijghMonster Energy - Ford+ 1'12
9Jonathan HivertSaur - Sojasuns.t.
10Marcel KittelMonster Energy - Ford+ 1'32

Spoiler
11Wout PoelsMonster Energy - Ford+ 1'50
12Jose MendesCCC Polsat Polkowice+ 3'00
13Guillaume LevarletSaur - Sojasuns.t.
14Gustav Erik LarssonSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
15Mateusz TaciakCCC Polsat Polkowices.t.
16Daryl ImpeyTeam Qantass.t.
17Tomasz KiendyśCCC Polsat Polkowices.t.
18Jetse BolRabobank Continental Teams.t.
19Joost PosthumaMonster Energy - Fords.t.
20Brice FeilluSaur - Sojasun+ 4'49
21Sérgio PaulinhoSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
22Davide RebellinPisanellastoria - Guerciotti+ 5'12
23Javier Francisco AramendiaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 5'28
24Wesley SulzbergerTeam Qantas+ 6'49
25Matthias KesslerTeam NSP+ 6'59
26Rasmus GuldhammerTeam Concordia Forsikring – Himmerlands.t.
27Lasse BøchmanGlud & Marstrand - LRØs.t.
28David TannerSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
29Jonathan CastroviejoEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 8'29
30Florian StalderSaur - Sojasuns.t.
31Mitja MahoricTeam Østerhus - Ridley+ 8'49
32Dariusz BatekCCC Polsat Polkowices.t.
33Thomas RabouRabobank Continental Teams.t.
34Benjamín NovalSaxo Bank SunGard+ 9'44
35Manuele BoaroSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
36Iban MayozEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 10'46
37Maurizio BiondoPisanellastoria - Guerciottis.t.
38Julien SimonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
39Pello BilbaoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
40Pablo UrtasunEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
41Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
42Luca CelliPisanellastoria - Guerciottis.t.
43Matthias RußTeam NetApp+ 11'40
44Dominic KlemmeThüringer Energie Team+ 11'52
45Uros MurnAdria Mobil+ 12'03
46Mitchell DockerTeam Qantas+ 13'07
47Niki ØstergaardGlud & Marstrand - LRØ+ 13'17
48Markus FothenTeam NSPs.t.
49Michael MørkøvTDCs.t.
50Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
51Mathias BelkaTeam Eddy Merckx - Indelands.t.
52Julian DeanTeam Qantass.t.
53Branislau SamoilauTeam Vorarlbergs.t.
54Jimmi SørensenGlud & Marstrand - LRØs.t.
55Cameron MeyerTeam Qantas+ 14'17
56Baden CookeTeam Qantas+ 14'59
57Björn SchröderNutrixxion Sparkasses.t.
58Jorge AzanzaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 18'04
59Lucas Sebastián HaedoSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
60André SchulzeCCC Polsat Polkowices.t.
61Piotr SztobrynCCC Polsat Polkowices.t.
62Dirk MüllerTeam Eddy Merckx - Indeland+ 20'51
63Guillaume BoivinRabobank Continental Teams.t.
64Mikel LandaEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 21'35
65Kristjan FajtAdria Mobil+ 22'21
66Guillaume DessibourgAtlas Personal+ 22'33
67Thomas Vedel KvistGlud & Marstrand - LRØ+ 23'16
68Michel KochLKT Team Brandenburgs.t.
69René WeissingerTeam Vorarlbergs.t.
70Sergej FuchsNutrixxion Sparkasses.t.
71Peter KusztorAtlas Personals.t.
72Robert RadoszBank BGZs.t.
73Svein TuftTeam Qantass.t.
74Jos PronkRabobank Continental Teams.t.
75Troels Ronning VintherGlud & Marstrand - LRØs.t.
76Kevyn IstaTeam Concordia Forsikring – Himmerland+ 23'48
77Jasper BovenhuisRabobank Continental Team+ 23'59
78Erik MohsNutrixxion Sparkasses.t.
79Joachim TollesThüringer Energie Team+ 24'13
80Alexander KristoffJoker Meridas.t.
81Frederik WilmannJoker Meridas.t.
82Dominik BrändleTeam Vorarlbergs.t.
83Nick Van der LijkeRabobank Continental Teams.t.
84Lasse Norman HansenTeam Concordia Forsikring – Himmerlands.t.
85Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
86Pawel CieslikBank BGZs.t.


The winner
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Word from the DS
Although the team result is very good, with 4 riders in the top 10 and 6 in the top 20, we still feel disappointed. We were the strongest team, and Gesink the strongest rider, but we made a wrong decision....
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Alakagom
Very good results in the last few pages, well done. Especially enjoyed LBL, quite exciting race Wink

Great team result in Koln, not a win but you will hopefully learn from the mistake you did and next time win such race. Team still doing brilliantly Smile
Edited by Alakagom on 01-01-2012 13:02
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dienblad
Alakagom wrote:
Very good results in the last few pages, well done. Especially enjoyed LBL, quite exciting race Wink

Great team result in Koln, not a win but you will hopefully learn from the mistake you did and next time win such race. Team still doing brilliantly Smile


Thanks a lot, I'll do my best in making reports that the readers / followers can enjoy, so very happy that I (sometimes) succeed in it!
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dienblad
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The Tour de Romandie is traditionally used as a final preparation for the Giro d'Italia. Nevertheless, the previous 66 editions had some very great winners, as Cadel Evans, Stephen Roche (record winner with 3 wins), Andreas Klöden, Roman Kreuziger and last year Robert Gesink, who was one single second faster than Edvald Boasson Hagen after the 6 stages.
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The route
The route is the same as in 2010.
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The race kicks of with a 4.3km flat prologue in the streets of Porrentruy.

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Then a very hilly stage from Porrentruy to Fleurier, including 3 categorized climbs.

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The 3rd stage with start and finish in Fribourg is the most flat one, and the only chance for the sprinters to win a stage.

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Stage 4 is the Individual Time Trial around Moudun. It is pretty hilly, with 300 height metres to be climbed in the first half of the stage.

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The 5th stage takes the riders after the start in Vevey to France. After two climbs in the second half of the stage, differences will occur in the GC when the riders finish in Chatel.

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The last stage is in Switzerland again, with start and finish in Sion. It's the most difficult stage, with 3 first categorized climbs and the last summit 20 kilometres before the finish.

Startlist

Spoiler
Saxo Bank
1. A.Contador
2. M.Boaro
3. J.A.Jørgensen
4. S.Paulinho
5. B.Pires
6. R.Porte
7. M.Rasmussen
8. J.Williams

Nissan Shack
11. V.Nibali
12. M.Irizar
13. G.Lequatre
14. M.Monfort
15. G.Nizzolo
16. I.Rovny
17. A.Talansky
18. H.Zubeldia

Monster Energy - Ford
21. A.Schleck
22. T.Bos
23. T.De Gendt
24. F.De Greef
25. M.De Maar
26. W.Kelderman
27. P.Ligthart
28. R.Zingle


BMC
31. M.Scarponi
32. C.Beyer
33. M.Elmiger
34. M.Frank
35. S.Morabito
36. J.Tschopp
37. D.Wyss
38. S.Zahner

Sky
41. B.Wiggins
42. K.Arvesen
43. S.Cummings
44. C.Knees
45. L.P.Nordhaug
46. K.Siutsou
47. I.Stannard
48. B.Swift

Lotto
51. J.Van den Broeck
52. B.De Clercq
53. K.Dehaes
54. A.Hansen
55. J.Kuyckx
56. M.Neyens
57. K.Van Impe
58. J.Veikkanen

Omega Pharma
61. T.Martin
62. T.Farrar
63. N.Maes
64. F.Rabon
65. P.Rolland
66. P.Velits
67. M.Velits
68. J.Vermote

Androni Giocattoli
71. J.Rujano
72. R.Chiarini
73. D.Cimolai
74. F.Ginanni
75. M.Lorenzetto
76. M.Montaguti
77. A.Novembrini
78. E.Zen

Lampre
81. S.Spilak
82. G.Bole
83. D.Hondo
84. V.Kondrut
85. D.Krivtsov
86. D.Loosli
87. A.Petacchi
88. E.Sella

Garmin
91. C.Vande Velde
92. S.Chavanel
93. Ó.Freire
94. R.Kiserlovski
95. D.Lloyd
96. J.J.Rojas
97. M.Wilson
98. D.Zabriskie

Sony Ericsson
101. R.Taaramäe
102. C.Barton
103. S.Bewley
104. L.Duque
105. A.Greipel
106. K.Kriit
107. T.Rohregger
108. O.Zaugg

Movistar
111. R.Plaza
112. G.César Veloso
113. E.Gonzalo
114. J.Herrada
115. S.Pardilla
116. Ó.Sevilla
117. J.M.Soler
118. F.J.Ventoso

Katusha
121. V.Karpets
122. G.Caruso
123. V.Efimkin
124. D.Galimzyanov
125. V.Isaychev
126. A.Kuschynski
127. L.Paolini
128. S.Vandenbergh

FDJ
131. S.Casar
132. N.Bouhanni
133. M.Delage
134. A.Geslin
135. F.Guesdon
136. Y.Hutarovich
137. M.Ladagnous
138. R.Pauriol

AG2R La Mondiale
141. J.Peraud
142. M.Bouet
143. J.Bérard
144. M.Chérel
145. L.Mondory
146. R.Nocentini
147. M.Perget
148. F.Vachon

Euskaltel
151. G.Izagirre
152. J.Aramendia
153. J.Castroviejo
154. K.Fernández
155. M.García
156. I.Isasi
157. J.J.Oroz
158. R.Sicard

Nespresso
161. F.Duarte
162. D.Blanco
163. G.Cheula
164. M.Corti
165. F.Felline
166. N.Gianetti
167. D.Kozontchuk
168. M.Wyss

Qantas
171. S.Gerrans
172. M.Albasini
173. S.Clarke
174. A.Davis
175. M.Docker
176. M.Goss
177. B.Lancaster
178. R.McEwen

Astana
181. T.Valjavec
182. A.Bazayev
183. M.Gourov
184. G.Henderson
185. V.Iglinskiy
186. T.Kangert
187. R.Kireyev
188. S.Renev

Rabobank
191. H.Haussler
192. L.Boom
193. S.Clement
194. M.Renshaw
195. B.Tankink
196. D.Van Winden
197. J.Vissers
198. M.Wynants

Vacansoleil
201. R.Pidgornyy
202. R.Feillu
203. G.Gardeyn
204. W.Mol
205. M.Mortensen
206. M.Pavarin
207. J.Van Leijen
208. F.Veuchelen

Farnese Vini
211. F.Failli
212. P.De Negri
213. R.De Patre
214. S.Marinangeli
215. L.Pelánek
216. M.Rabottini
217. D.Ricci Bitti
218. L.Zanasca


Our team
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The favourites
*** Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank), Tony Martin (Omega Pharma), Bradley Wiggins (Sky)
** Vincenzo Nibali (Nissan), Michele Scarponi (BMC), Andy Schleck
* Jurgen Van den Broeck (Lotto), José Rujano (Androni), Rein Taaramäe (Sony Ericsson)

Our goals
- Off course the KOTM-jersey, to make it 6 out of 6 in WT stage races.
- A stage win.
- Top 5 in the GC.
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fcancellara
Good luck in Switzerland!
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First stage, a flat 4.3km prologue in Porrentruy.
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Early starter David Zabriskie (Garmin) sets the best time, 5'27.
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Wilco Kelderman is 2 seconds slower than Zabriskie, and finds himself in 10th place when all the riders have finished. Best of our team!
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New best time! Rabobanks Lars Boom rides 5'24.
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But Boom can't enjoy being in the leaders seat too long, as his time his broken by Tony Martin: 5'20.
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Bradley Wiggins rides a great prologue but is in the end 2 seconds slower than Martin.
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What can Andy Schleck do? Well, he can be satisfied as he looses only 14 seconds to Martin.
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The last rider to start is Alberto Contador. He can't break the time of Martin, 3rd at '2.
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Results & GC
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1Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Step5'20
2Bradley WigginsSky ProCycling+ 2
3Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
4Lars BoomRabobank Cycling Team+ 4
5Richie PorteSaxo Bank SunGard+ 5
6Jonathan CastroviejoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
7Vincenzo NibaliNissan - Radio Shack - Trek+ 6
8David ZabriskieTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 7
9Markel IrizarNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
10Wilco KeldermanMonster Energy - Ford+ 8

Spoiler
11Marc De MaarMonster Energy - Fords.t.
12Jesús HerradaMovistar Teams.t.
13Frantisek RabonOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
14Maxime MonfortNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
15Thomas De GendtMonster Energy - Fords.t.
16Gustavo César VelosoMovistar Teams.t.
17Sylvain ChavanelTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 9
18Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
19Jurgen Van den BroeckLotto - Belisols.t.
20Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Ford+ 10
21Tyler FarrarOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
22Manuele BoaroSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
23Gorka IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
24Rubén PlazaMovistar Teams.t.
25Christian Vande VeldeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
26Kanstantsin SiutsouSky ProCycling+ 11
27Stef ClementRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
28Geoffroy LequatreNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
29Theo BosMonster Energy - Fords.t.
30Simon GerransTeam Qantass.t.
31Sandy CasarFDJs.t.
32Simon SpilakLampre - Generalis.t.
33Matthieu LadagnousFDJ+ 12
34Rein TaaramäeSony Ericssons.t.
35Sam BewleySony Ericssons.t.
36Brett LancasterTeam Qantas+ 13
37Maxime BouetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
38Heinrich HausslerRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
39Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
40Dennis Van WindenRabobank Cycling Team+ 14
41Adam HansenLotto - Belisols.t.
42Christian KneesSky ProCyclings.t.
43Stephen CummingsSky ProCyclings.t.
44David BlancoNespressos.t.
45Chad BeyerBMC Racing Teams.t.
46Andy SchleckMonster Energy - Fords.t.
47Matteo MontagutiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
48Thomas RohreggerSony Ericsson+ 15
49Andrew TalanskyNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
50José Joaquín RojasTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
51Martin MortensenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
52Sergio PardillaMovistar Teams.t.
53Sérgio PaulinhoSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
54Romain FeilluVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
55Javier Francisco AramendiaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
56Bart De ClercqLotto - Belisols.t.
57Vladimir KarpetsKatusha Teams.t.
58José RujanoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
59Vladimir EfimkinKatusha Teams.t.
60Maarten NeyensLotto - Belisols.t.
61Ian StannardSky ProCycling+ 16
62Pim LigthartMonster Energy - Fords.t.
63Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
64Johann TschoppBMC Racing Teams.t.
65Fabio FellineNespressos.t.
66André GreipelSony Ericssons.t.
67Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
68Greg HendersonPro Team Astanas.t.
69Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
70Kenny DehaesLotto - Belisols.t.
71Ruslan PidgornyyVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
72Michele ScarponiBMC Racing Teams.t.
73Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
74Jussi VeikkanenLotto - Belisol+ 17
75Óscar SevillaMovistar Teams.t.
76Ivan RovnyNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
77Bram TankinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
78Mitchell DockerTeam Qantass.t.
79Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
80Leonardo DuqueSony Ericssons.t.
81Assan BazayevPro Team Astanas.t.
82Michael AlbasiniTeam Qantass.t.
83Riccardo ChiariniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
84Kurt-Asle ArvesenSky ProCyclings.t.
85Francesco FailliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
86Fabio DuarteNespressos.t.
87Maarten WynantsRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
88Stijn VandenberghKatusha Teams.t.
89Joost Van LeijenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 18
90Juan José OrozEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
91Lars Petter NordhaugSky ProCyclings.t.
92Bruno PiresSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
93Mark RenshawRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
94Anthony GeslinFDJs.t.
95Danilo HondoLampre - Generalis.t.
96Chris BartonSony Ericssons.t.
97Grega BoleLampre - Generalis.t.
98Oliver ZauggSony Ericsson+ 19
99Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
100Alessandro PetacchiLampre - Generalis.t.
101Martin VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
102Kevin Van ImpeLotto - Belisols.t.
103Martin ElmigerBMC Racing Teams.t.
104Tadej ValjavecPro Team Astanas.t.
105Francisco José VentosoMovistar Teams.t.
106Haimar ZubeldiaNissan - Radio Shack - Trek+ 20
107Juan Mauricio SolerMovistar Teams.t.
108Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
109Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
110Yauheni HutarovichFDJs.t.
111Pierre RollandOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
112Denis GalimzyanovKatusha Teams.t.
113Vitali KondrutLampre - Generalis.t.
114Simon ClarkeTeam Qantass.t.
115Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick·Step+ 21
116Matteo RabottiniFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
117Matthew GossTeam Qantass.t.
118Iñaki IsasiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
119Valentin IglinskiyPro Team Astanas.t.
120Marcos GarcíaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
121Giacomo NizzoloNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
122Gorik GardeynVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
123Maxim GourovPro Team Astanas.t.
124Jonas Aaen JørgensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
125Pierpaolo De NegriFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
126Eduardo GonzaloMovistar Teams.t.
127Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
128Justin WilliamsSaxo Bank SunGard+ 22
129Roman KireyevPro Team Astanas.t.
130Dimitri KrivtsovLampre - Generalis.t.
131Robbie McEwenTeam Qantass.t.
132Rémi PauriolFDJs.t.
133Emanuele SellaLampre - Generali+ 23
134Ben SwiftSky ProCyclings.t.
135Romain ZingleMonster Energy - Fords.t.
136Lloyd MondoryAG2R La Mondiales.t.
137Mirco LorenzettoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
138Wouter MolVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
139Allan DavisTeam Qantass.t.
140Robert KiserlovskiTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
141Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
142Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
143Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Team+ 24
144Jan KuyckxLotto - Belisols.t.
145Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
146Enrico ZenAndroni Giocattoli+ 25
147Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
148Daniel LloydTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
149Davide CimolaiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
150Nacer BouhanniFDJs.t.
151Giampaolo CarusoKatusha Teams.t.
152Luca ZanascaFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
153Job VissersRabobank Cycling Team+ 26
154Matthew WilsonTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
155Americo NovembriniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
156Marcello PavarinVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
157Kalle KriitSony Ericssons.t.
158Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
159Francesco GinanniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
160Giampaolo CheulaNespressos.t.
161Mickaël DelageFDJs.t.
162Mathieu PergetAG2R La Mondiale+ 27
163Marco CortiNespressos.t.
164Roberto De PatreFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
165Óscar FreireTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
166Marcel WyssNespressos.t.
167Davide Ricci BittiFarnese Vini - Neri Sottoli+ 28
168Dimitry KozontchukNespressos.t.
169Michael RasmussenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
170David LoosliLampre - Generali+ 29
171Frédéric GuesdonFDJs.t.
172Florian VachonAG2R La Mondiale+ 30
173Sergio MarinangeliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottoli+ 31
174Sergey RenevPro Team Astanas.t.
175Luboš PelánekFarnese Vini - Neri Sottoli+ 32
176Noe GianettiNespresso+ 34


Today's winner
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Word from the DS
Pretty goo dprologue for us, with 3 riders losing only 8 seconds and 4 in the top 20. Also Andy did well, minimizing his loss.
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alexanderlens
Another good ride for Kelderman. Good luck in Romandie!
Guess who's back? Smile
Lets see how many friens are still around...
 
dienblad
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The 2nd stage in the Tour de Romandie brings the riders from Porrentruy to Fleurier, over 175 difficult kilometres. The road goes up and down all the time.
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And as you know, one of our goals is to win the KOTM-jersey. We managed to win it in the previous 5 World Tour stage races, and want to continue that streak. So Francis De Greef is the chosen one to do it this time. He attacks early in the ascend of the first categorized climb, the Saulcy, and is the first at the summit. He continues his breakaway towards the 2nd categorized climb, the Les Pontins and also is the first one there. But because the peloton is pretty close all the time, he drops the pace and takes place in the peloton again. Mission accomplished, so far.
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After that, 3 riders attack out of the peloton: Francesco Failli (Farnese), Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R) and Joost van Leijen (Vacansoleil). They create a maximum advantage of 2 minutes. In the ascend of the 3rd and last categorized climb of the day, the Mont de Buttes, Van Leijen gets dropped. Then in a small uphill part of the road, 24 kilometres before the finish in Fleurier, Simon Gerrans attacks (Qantas). At this moment, he is 1'02 behind the 2 leaders.
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2 kilometres later, also Alberto Contador attacks. Gerrans has joined the 2 leaders and Contador is '27 behind. Some other riders try to jump with Contador (Van den Broeck, Spilak, Nibali), but they fail in succeding. We have decided to set a high pace and try to catch the 4 leaders, as our sprinter Pim Ligthart is still in the first group of 36 riders and he has some energy left.
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Gerrans and Contador drop Failli and Nocentini in the next 15 kilometres, and with only 6 kilometres remaining (most of them downhill) they are '44 in front of the peloton.
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Despite our efforts, we don't catch the 2 and it turns out in a sprint-a-deux. Gerrans easily wins it and takes his first win of the season.
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The sprint for the 3 place is pretty exciting. Schleck was the first man in our train, De Gendt the 2nd and Ligthart the last one. Together with Anthony Geslin (FDJ), they cross the finish line. The jury decides to award the 3rd place to De Gendt, although we believe that Schleck (on the inside) was the first one. Anyway, the jury also gave this group the same time as the 2 leaders.
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Results
1Simon GerransTeam Qantas4h24'17
2Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
3Thomas De GendtMonster Energy - Fords.t.
4Pim LigthartMonster Energy - Fords.t.
5Anthony GeslinFDJs.t.
6Andy SchleckMonster Energy - Fords.t.
7Simon SpilakLampre - Generalis.t.
8Kanstantsin SiutsouSky ProCyclings.t.
9Óscar SevillaMovistar Teams.t.
10Pierre RollandOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.

Spoiler
11Thomas RohreggerSony Ericssons.t.
12Michael AlbasiniTeam Qantass.t.
13Vincenzo NibaliNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
14Tadej ValjavecPro Team Astanas.t.
15Bradley WigginsSky ProCyclings.t.
16Leonardo DuqueSony Ericssons.t.
17Jurgen Van den BroeckLotto - Belisols.t.
18Christian Vande VeldeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
19Matthieu LadagnousFDJs.t.
20Romain ZingleMonster Energy - Fords.t.
21Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
22Oliver ZauggSony Ericssons.t.
23Francesco FailliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
24Johann TschoppBMC Racing Teams.t.
25Marc De MaarMonster Energy - Fords.t.
26Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Fords.t.
27Gorka IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
28Wilco KeldermanMonster Energy - Fords.t.
29Richie PorteSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
30Sandy CasarFDJs.t.
31Rubén PlazaMovistar Teams.t.
32Michele ScarponiBMC Racing Teams.t.
33Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Teams.t.
34Eduardo GonzaloMovistar Teams.t.
35Maxime MonfortNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
36Emanuele SellaLampre - Generalis.t.
37Marcos GarcíaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
38Juan José OrozEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
39Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
40Juan Mauricio SolerMovistar Teams.t.
41Jonas Aaen JørgensenSaxo Bank SunGard+ 1'40
42Fabio DuarteNespressos.t.
43Vladimir EfimkinKatusha Team+ 2'33
44Joost Van LeijenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
45Sérgio PaulinhoSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
46Bram TankinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
47Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
48Jonathan CastroviejoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
49Romain FeilluVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
50José Joaquín RojasTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
51Grega BoleLampre - Generalis.t.
52Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
53Robert KiserlovskiTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
54Simon ClarkeTeam Qantass.t.
55Francesco GinanniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
56Lars Petter NordhaugSky ProCyclings.t.
57Jan KuyckxLotto - Belisols.t.
58José RujanoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
59Mitchell DockerTeam Qantass.t.
60Maxime BouetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
61Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
62Sylvain ChavanelTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
63Martin ElmigerBMC Racing Teams.t.
64Gustavo César VelosoMovistar Teams.t.
65Stephen CummingsSky ProCyclings.t.
66David LoosliLampre - Generalis.t.
67Sergio PardillaMovistar Teams.t.
68Bart De ClercqLotto - Belisols.t.
69Jesús HerradaMovistar Teams.t.
70Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
71Giampaolo CarusoKatusha Teams.t.
72Jussi VeikkanenLotto - Belisols.t.
73Bruno PiresSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
74David BlancoNespressos.t.
75Christian KneesSky ProCyclings.t.
76Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
77Michael RasmussenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
78Vladimir KarpetsKatusha Teams.t.
79Giampaolo CheulaNespresso+ 4'25
80Maxim GourovPro Team Astana+ 5'44
81David ZabriskieTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 6'07
82Rein TaaramäeSony Ericssons.t.
83Lloyd MondoryAG2R La Mondiale+ 6'47
84Fabio FellineNespressos.t.
85Mirco LorenzettoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
86Chris BartonSony Ericssons.t.
87Assan BazayevPro Team Astanas.t.
88Pierpaolo De NegriFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
89Lars BoomRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
90Marco CortiNespressos.t.
91Heinrich HausslerRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
92Kurt-Asle ArvesenSky ProCyclings.t.
93Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
94Iñaki IsasiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
95Riccardo ChiariniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
96Frantisek RabonOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
97Javier Francisco AramendiaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
98Stijn VandenberghKatusha Teams.t.
99Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
100Andrew TalanskyNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
101Ruslan PidgornyyVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
102Stef ClementRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
103Markel IrizarNissan - Radio Shack - Trek+ 8'43
104Rémi PauriolFDJ+ 16'36
105Chad BeyerBMC Racing Teams.t.
106Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
107Maarten NeyensLotto - Belisols.t.
108Maarten WynantsRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
109Danilo HondoLampre - Generalis.t.
110Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
111Enrico ZenAndroni Giocattolis.t.
112Dennis Van WindenRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
113Luca ZanascaFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
114Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
115Adam HansenLotto - Belisols.t.
116Geoffroy LequatreNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
117Americo NovembriniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
118Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
119Haimar ZubeldiaNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
120Ivan RovnyNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
121Theo BosMonster Energy - Ford+ 22'46
122Manuele BoaroSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
123Francisco José VentosoMovistar Teams.t.
124Job VissersRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
125Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
126Ian StannardSky ProCyclings.t.
127Matteo RabottiniFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
128Matthew GossTeam Qantass.t.
129Dimitry KozontchukNespressos.t.
130Mathieu PergetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
131Davide Ricci BittiFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
132André GreipelSony Ericsson+ 25'29
133Matteo MontagutiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
134Allan DavisTeam Qantass.t.
135Marcello PavarinVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
136Valentin IglinskiyPro Team Astanas.t.
137Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
138Giacomo NizzoloNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
139Mickaël DelageFDJs.t.
140Florian VachonAG2R La Mondiales.t.
141Martin VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
142Daniel LloydTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
143Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
144Kenny DehaesLotto - Belisol+ 29'09
145Sam BewleySony Ericssons.t.
146Ben SwiftSky ProCyclings.t.
147Tyler FarrarOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
148Kevin Van ImpeLotto - Belisols.t.
149Sergey RenevPro Team Astanas.t.
150Alessandro PetacchiLampre - Generali+ 29'45
151Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
152Denis GalimzyanovKatusha Teams.t.
153Mark RenshawRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
154Davide CimolaiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
155Martin MortensenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
156Brett LancasterTeam Qantass.t.
157Roberto De PatreFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
158Roman KireyevPro Team Astanas.t.
159Vitali KondrutLampre - Generali+ 35'38
160Robbie McEwenTeam Qantass.t.
161Greg HendersonPro Team Astanas.t.
162Kalle KriitSony Ericssons.t.
163Óscar FreireTeam Garmin - Cervélo+ 36'12
164Justin WilliamsSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
165Matthew WilsonTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
166Sergio MarinangeliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
167Wouter MolVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
168Marcel WyssNespressos.t.
169Frédéric GuesdonFDJs.t.
170Gorik GardeynVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
171Noe GianettiNespressos.t.
172Nacer BouhanniFDJ+ 40'05
173Yauheni HutarovichFDJs.t.
174Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
175Dimitri KrivtsovLampre - Generalis.t.


GC
Contador overtakes Martin in the GC, because of the bonus seconds. And we have 4 riders in the top 10!!
1Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGard4h29'33
2Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
3Simon GerransTeam Qantas+ 5
4Bradley WigginsSky ProCycling+ 6
5Thomas De GendtMonster Energy - Ford+ 8
6Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Fords.t.
7Richie PorteSaxo Bank SunGard+ 9
8Vincenzo NibaliNissan - Radio Shack - Trek+ 10
9Marc De MaarMonster Energy - Ford+ 12
10Wilco KeldermanMonster Energy - Fords.t.
...
21Andy SchleckMonster Energy - Ford+ 18


Points
1Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGard2030
2Simon GerransTeam Qantas2525
3Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Step318
4Thomas De GendtMonster Energy - Ford1616
5Bradley WigginsSky ProCycling113


KOTM
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1Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Ford26
2Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiale10
3Gustavo César VelosoMovistar Team8
4Sylvain ChavanelTeam Garmin - Cervélo8
5Francesco FailliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottoli8


Today's winner
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Word from the DS
Too bad we couldn't catch Gerrans and Contador, but again we are very happy with the team perfromance! But I've got the feeling that at least Contador will attack in every single stage....
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alexanderlens
Good day for you. Contador looks very strong. Good luck!
Guess who's back? Smile
Lets see how many friens are still around...
 
sutty68
Looks like Romandie is going to be a good race for Monster EnergyWink
 
dienblad
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The 3rd stage in the Tour de Romandie is the most flat one. Nevertheless about 2500 height metres are waiting for the riders in the 170 kilometres with start and finish in Fribourg.
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We see an early breakaway of 15 riders. Most famous names are Heinrich Haussler (Rabobank), Lloyd Mondory (AG2R) and Mirco Lorenzetto (Androni). But the group is too big and the peloton catches them again.
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But some of the members of this breakaway try again, and this time with succes. A total group of 10 riders forms the BOTD: Giampaolo Cheula (Nespresso), Pierpaolo De Negri (Farnese Vini), Martin Elmiger (BMC), Maxim Gourov (Astana), Heinrich Haussler (Rabobank), Jan Kuyckx (Lotto), Joost van Leijen (Vacansoleil), Mirco Lorenzetto (Androni), Nikolas Maes (Omega Pharma) and Lloyd Mondory (AG2R).
Van Leijen is the first at the summit of the first ascend of the La Lorette, followed by Gourov and Cheula. 70 kilometres before the finish, their lead to the peloton is 6'23.
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Then the GC-leader himself is talking in the front of the peloton: "come on guys, we'll never catch them! If you wanna win today, come help us!" Because with 48 kilometres remaining, the peloton is still 5'58 behind. So isn't it already too late?
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The leading group has started the 2nd ascend of La Lorette and this time Gourov takes the most points, followed by Van Leijen and Lorenzetto. They have to defend a lead of 4'56 in the next 35 kilometres.
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In the next hilly part, before the final descend to Fribourg, the cooperation in the peloton halters, so the 10 can maintain a nice lead. 10km to go and they are 3'18 in front of the peloton. Best placed rider in the GC is Joost van Leijen at 2'53, so he is still riding in virtual yellow!
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8 kilometres before the finish, Thomas De Gendt uses a small uphill part before the final descend to attack. Maybe he can surprise the Saxo Bank team and sneak away with some seconds?
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There are no attacks out of the leading group, so the 10 man sprint for the win. Elmiger starts the sprint from way too far, and gets easily overtaken by the others. Heinrich Haussler takes his first win for his new team,, making up for a disastrous classics-season (16th in Milano - San Remo, 21st in Ronde van Vlaanderen). Mondory gets 2nd, Lorenzetto 3rd. Now Van Leijen is getting nervous and is looking at the clock...
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De Gendt is catched in the last 2 kilometres, so his energy has been wasted. Leonardo Duque wins the sprint at 2'31, so Contador stays in yellow. Best of our team is Pim Ligthart in 17th position.
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Results
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1Heinrich HausslerRabobank Cycling Team4h12'12
2Lloyd MondoryAG2R La Mondiales.t.
3Mirco LorenzettoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
4Nikolas MaesOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
5Maxim GourovPro Team Astanas.t.
6Pierpaolo De NegriFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
7Giampaolo CheulaNespressos.t.
8Jan KuyckxLotto - Belisols.t.
9Joost Van LeijenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
10Martin ElmigerBMC Racing Teams.t.

Spoiler
11Eduardo GonzaloMovistar Team+ 2'31
12Leonardo DuqueSony Ericssons.t.
13Simon SpilakLampre - Generalis.t.
14Anthony GeslinFDJs.t.
15Francesco FailliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
16Romain FeilluVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
17Pim LigthartMonster Energy - Fords.t.
18Aleksandr KuschynskiKatusha Teams.t.
19José Joaquín RojasTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
20Marco CortiNespressos.t.
21Jonas Aaen JørgensenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
22Richie PorteSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
23Bart De ClercqLotto - Belisols.t.
24Theo BosMonster Energy - Fords.t.
25Maxime MonfortNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
26Michael RasmussenSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
27Gorka IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
28Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
29Michael AlbasiniTeam Qantass.t.
30Wilco KeldermanMonster Energy - Fords.t.
31Thomas De GendtMonster Energy - Fords.t.
32Andy SchleckMonster Energy - Fords.t.
33Matthias FrankBMC Racing Teams.t.
34Vincenzo NibaliNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
35Francesco GinanniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
36Sérgio PaulinhoSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
37Simon GerransTeam Qantass.t.
38Bruno PiresSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
39Manuele BoaroSaxo Bank SunGards.t.
40Michele ScarponiBMC Racing Teams.t.
41Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiales.t.
42Johann TschoppBMC Racing Teams.t.
43Maxime BouetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
44Bram TankinkRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
45Jurgen Van den BroeckLotto - Belisols.t.
46José RujanoAndroni Giocattolis.t.
47Danilo HondoLampre - Generalis.t.
48Grega BoleLampre - Generalis.t.
49Lars BoomRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
50Ruslan PidgornyyVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
51Vladimir EfimkinKatusha Teams.t.
52David LoosliLampre - Generalis.t.
53Stef ClementRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
54Romain ZingleMonster Energy - Fords.t.
55Emanuele SellaLampre - Generalis.t.
56Juan José OrozEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
57Marcos GarcíaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
58Marc De MaarMonster Energy - Fords.t.
59Romain SicardEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
60Jonathan CastroviejoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
61Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Fords.t.
62Matthieu LadagnousFDJs.t.
63Javier Francisco AramendiaEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
64Sylvain ChavanelTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
65Juan Mauricio SolerMovistar Teams.t.
66Kanstantsin SiutsouSky ProCyclings.t.
67Alessandro PetacchiLampre - Generalis.t.
68Rubén PlazaMovistar Teams.t.
69Bradley WigginsSky ProCyclings.t.
70Koldo FernándezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
71Thomas RohreggerSony Ericssons.t.
72Oliver ZauggSony Ericssons.t.
73Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
74Matteo RabottiniFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
75Fabio DuarteNespressos.t.
76Tanel KangertPro Team Astanas.t.
77Tadej ValjavecPro Team Astanas.t.
78Iñaki IsasiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
79Sandy CasarFDJs.t.
80Christian Vande VeldeTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
81Sergio PardillaMovistar Team+ 5'55
82Chris BartonSony Ericssons.t.
83Gustavo César VelosoMovistar Teams.t.
84Francisco José VentosoMovistar Teams.t.
85Matthew GossTeam Qantass.t.
86Mark RenshawRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
87Fabio FellineNespressos.t.
88Jesús HerradaMovistar Teams.t.
89Stijn VandenberghKatusha Teams.t.
90Dennis Van WindenRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
91Assan BazayevPro Team Astanas.t.
92Maarten NeyensLotto - Belisols.t.
93Americo NovembriniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
94Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
95Riccardo ChiariniAndroni Giocattolis.t.
96Steve MorabitoBMC Racing Teams.t.
97André GreipelSony Ericssons.t.
98Mikaël ChérelAG2R La Mondiales.t.
99Mitchell DockerTeam Qantass.t.
100Danilo WyssBMC Racing Teams.t.
101Simon ClarkeTeam Qantass.t.
102Óscar SevillaMovistar Teams.t.
103Lars Petter NordhaugSky ProCyclings.t.
104Geoffroy LequatreNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
105Pierre RollandOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
106Peter VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
107Chad BeyerBMC Racing Teams.t.
108Matteo MontagutiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
109Ian StannardSky ProCyclings.t.
110Marcello PavarinVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
111Christian KneesSky ProCyclings.t.
112David ZabriskieTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
113Jean-Christophe PeraudAG2R La Mondiales.t.
114Stephen CummingsSky ProCyclings.t.
115Kurt-Asle ArvesenSky ProCyclings.t.
116Jussi VeikkanenLotto - Belisols.t.
117Mathieu PergetAG2R La Mondiales.t.
118Rémi PauriolFDJs.t.
119Andrew TalanskyNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
120Vladimir KarpetsKatusha Teams.t.
121Giampaolo CarusoKatusha Teams.t.
122Robert KiserlovskiTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
123Simon ZahnerBMC Racing Teams.t.
124Enrico ZenAndroni Giocattolis.t.
125Ivan RovnyNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
126Haimar ZubeldiaNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
127Martin MortensenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 8'26
128Kenny DehaesLotto - Belisols.t.
129Giacomo NizzoloNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
130Julien VermoteOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
131Mickaël DelageFDJs.t.
132Tyler FarrarOmega Pharma - Quick·Step+ 9'17
133Dimitry KozontchukNespressos.t.
134Markel IrizarNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.
135Gorik GardeynVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
136Adam HansenLotto - Belisols.t.
137Luca ZanascaFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
138Davide Ricci BittiFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
139Justin WilliamsSaxo Bank SunGard+ 10'49
140Vitali KondrutLampre - Generalis.t.
141Denis GalimzyanovKatusha Team+ 12'11
142Ben SwiftSky ProCyclings.t.
143Kevin Van ImpeLotto - Belisols.t.
144Valentin IglinskiyPro Team Astanas.t.
145Sergio MarinangeliFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
146Florian VachonAG2R La Mondiales.t.
147Maarten WynantsRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
148Allan DavisTeam Qantass.t.
149Job VissersRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
150Julien BérardAG2R La Mondiales.t.
151Daniel LloydTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
152Frédéric GuesdonFDJs.t.
153Robbie McEwenTeam Qantass.t.
154Martin VelitsOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
155Greg HendersonPro Team Astanas.t.
156Frantisek RabonOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
157Sam BewleySony Ericssons.t.
158Roberto De PatreFarnese Vini - Neri Sottolis.t.
159Rein TaaramäeSony Ericssons.t.
160Brett LancasterTeam Qantass.t.
161Roman KireyevPro Team Astanas.t.
162Marcel WyssNespressos.t.
163Kalle KriitSony Ericssons.t.
164Luca PaoliniKatusha Teams.t.
165Wouter MolVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
166David BlancoNespressos.t.
167Sergey RenevPro Team Astanas.t.
168Yauheni HutarovichFDJ+ 13'42
169Vladimir IsaychevKatusha Teams.t.
170Dimitri KrivtsovLampre - Generali+ 18'43
171Davide CimolaiAndroni Giocattolis.t.
172Noe GianettiNespressos.t.
173Nacer BouhanniFDJ+ 19'33
174Óscar FreireTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.
175Matthew WilsonTeam Garmin - Cervélos.t.


GC
No changes.
1Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGard8h44'16
2Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Steps.t.
3Simon GerransTeam Qantas+ 5
4Bradley WigginsSky ProCycling+ 6
5Thomas De GendtMonster Energy - Ford+ 8
6Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Fords.t.
7Richie PorteSaxo Bank SunGard+ 9
8Vincenzo NibaliNissan - Radio Shack - Trek+ 10
9Wilco KeldermanMonster Energy - Ford+ 12
10Maxime MonfortNissan - Radio Shack - Treks.t.


Points
1Heinrich HausslerRabobank Cycling Team3131
2Alberto ContadorSaxo Bank SunGard030
3Simon GerransTeam Qantas025
4Lloyd MondoryAG2R La Mondiale2020
5Tony MartinOmega Pharma - Quick·Step018


KOTM
1Francis De GreefMonster Energy - Ford026
2Joost Van LeijenVacansoleil - DCM Pro Cycling Team2024
3Maxim GourovPro Team Astana2020
4Rinaldo NocentiniAG2R La Mondiale010
5Giampaolo CheulaNespresso1010


Today's winner
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Word from the DS
Not much to say about the stage. No time loss, no wasted energy (only De Gendt a little bit), still the KOTM-jersey.
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sutty68
Unlucky for De GendtSad
 
alexanderlens
sutty68 wrote:
Unlucky for De GendtSad

+1
Guess who's back? Smile
Lets see how many friens are still around...
 
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