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CountArach
Vuelta Ciclista a la Rioja (1.1)

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Ian Butler
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.
 
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Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.


Indeed, leading the victory count this season at the moment ahead of Greipel and Modolo Pfft
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Aquarius
Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.

I wouldn't take yesterday's result too seriously, Movistar had 11 riders at the start, then they had 5 men in a 9 men break (including Valverde).
Once Valverde attacked with 11 km to go the gap increased so rapidly (about 15 seconds per km) that it was obvious his team mates were neutralizing the chasers efforts, or that nobody was seriously chasing.
Tour du Pays Basque should tell us more about his current form, with really touch routes and serious opponents.
 
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Aquarius wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.

I wouldn't take yesterday's result too seriously, Movistar had 11 riders at the start, then they had 5 men in a 9 men break (including Valverde).
Once Valverde attacked with 11 km to go the gap increased so rapidly (about 15 seconds per km) that it was obvious his team mates were neutralizing the chasers efforts, or that nobody was seriously chasing.
Tour du Pays Basque should tell us more about his current form, with really touch routes and serious opponents.


You are right, of course. But I'm not only talking about this race, just his racing in general this season so far Smile
 
sutty68
Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.


Hmmm, wonder what illegal substance he is taking this time Frown
 
matosos
Aquarius wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.

I wouldn't take yesterday's result too seriously, Movistar had 11 riders at the start, then they had 5 men in a 9 men break (including Valverde).
Once Valverde attacked with 11 km to go the gap increased so rapidly (about 15 seconds per km) that it was obvious his team mates were neutralizing the chasers efforts, or that nobody was seriously chasing.
Tour du Pays Basque should tell us more about his current form, with really touch routes and serious opponents.

You are right Movistar was very strong in the start and in the break and that explains the time diference of 1 min for Slagter.
As for Valverde i think is more agressive this year instead of chasing wheels and the wheels he followed this year were good ones,Sky at Andaluzia and it was on a stage race,in the Ardennes i think we will have an attacking Valverde.
 
Wilier
sutty68 wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.


Hmmm, wonder what illegal substance he is taking this time Frown


Well, Movistar is copying Sky so... Pfft
 
sutty68
Wilier wrote:
sutty68 wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Have we ever seen Valverde this strong? I mean, he's practically doing whatever he wants.


Hmmm, wonder what illegal substance he is taking this time Frown


Well, Movistar is copying Sky so... Pfft


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Wilier
Circuit de la Sarthe - Pays de la Loire, Stage 1: Saint-Jean-de-Monts - Saint-Géréon (197.2 km) (2.1)

Edited by Wilier on 08-04-2014 19:07
 
CountArach
Bouhanni's 4th win of the season already.

Also a surprising sprint result from Haas. I know he has a good kick but still he shouldn't be beating several of those guys.
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Alakagom
CountArach wrote:
Bouhanni's 4th win of the season already.

Also a surprising sprint result from Haas. I know he has a good kick but still he shouldn't be beating several of those guys.


Not sure if you surprised by that, last year he had 4 wins at this stage too, very similar season to last year for him actually to this point.

Haas indeed seems to have really improved in his sprints lately.
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CountArach
Alakagom wrote:
CountArach wrote:
Bouhanni's 4th win of the season already.

Also a surprising sprint result from Haas. I know he has a good kick but still he shouldn't be beating several of those guys.


Not sure if you surprised by that, last year he had 4 wins at this stage too, very similar season to last year for him actually to this point.

Oh for sure, I know. That doesn't mean it isn't noteworthy - still a great record to have in early April.
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Alakagom
CountArach wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
CountArach wrote:
Bouhanni's 4th win of the season already.

Also a surprising sprint result from Haas. I know he has a good kick but still he shouldn't be beating several of those guys.


Not sure if you surprised by that, last year he had 4 wins at this stage too, very similar season to last year for him actually to this point.

Oh for sure, I know. That doesn't mean it isn't noteworthy - still a great record to have in early April.


Yep, not too bad. Modolo the sprinter of the season to this point for me though ( doesn't mean he's fastest this year btw, Kittel obviously by far is ), very consistent across all the races so far.
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viking90
Ahlstrand in top 10, that wasn´t yesterday!
Would be nice to see him higher up tomorrow Smile
 
sutty68
Nacer doing what he does best at Circuit de la Sarthe Wink
 
tastasol
viking90 wrote:
Ahlstrand in top 10, that wasn´t yesterday!
Would be nice to see him higher up tomorrow Smile


Ahlstrand with a morning victory today. Nice to see him finally starting to show his class.
 
gotlandrules
Ahlstrand!!!!! Banana Banana Banana
 
Kirchen_75
Fingers crossed for no random crashes at Scheldeprijs today
 
Wilier
Ahlstrand's first win for Giant - Shimano. They really are developing their riders. Viking90's prayers are heard. Grin

Circuit de la Sarthe - Pays de la Loire, Stage 2: Ancenis - Angers (88 km) (2.1)


It could become better for Sweden and Giant if Ludvigsson wins the TT this afternoon.
Edited by Wilier on 09-04-2014 13:09
 
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