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NRS 2015/ Season's ending..
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 08-04-2015 16:52
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@hoyle: Thanks for the kind words 
@Manx/sutty: Guess it's time to admit that Avanti wouldn't have been that great without TMM. Anyway, since this won't be the last season of this story, sutty still has the chance to fight back.. maybe he can pick up someone like.. let's say Jack Bobridge, or something 
@all: The NRS 2015 is over, but stay tuned for some more stuff from the Kiwi cycling scene (a short, but fun 6-round-series) and something more!
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| roturn |
Posted on 08-04-2015 16:55
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Great 4th by Edmondson in the overall ranking.
In especially as he is clearly riding with the weakest support team I guess. 
You did a brilliant job with this series and it was great to read here and there (even though I unfortunately was not able to read as consistent as I had hoped). |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 08-04-2015 16:58
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So basically Avanti will be nerf'd and Richie Porte, Matty Goss and Nathan Haas will all join Budget... yipee
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 08-04-2015 17:08
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roturn wrote:
Great 4th by Edmondson in the overall ranking.
In especially as he is clearly riding with the weakest support team I guess.
Did you notice his big win in the Melbourne to Warrnambool classic?
Thanks for the kind words. Always nice to see you stopping by!
@TMM: Spot on!
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 08-04-2015 17:44
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tsmoha wrote :
@Manx/sutty: Guess it's time to admit that Avanti wouldn't have been that great without TMM. Anyway, since this won't be the last season of this story, sutty still has the chance to fight back.. maybe he can pick up someone like.. let's say Jack Bobridge, or something
Anyone who visits Contador's meat supplier will do |
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| roturn |
Posted on 08-04-2015 18:09
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Thanks for the info.
Indeed missed it but now reread it.
Nice one.
Go Alex then. Next year your podium year. |
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| clamel |
Posted on 09-04-2015 23:38
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tsmoha wrote:
roturn wrote:
Great 4th by Edmondson in the overall ranking.
In especially as he is clearly riding with the weakest support team I guess.
Did you notice his big win in the Melbourne to Warrnambool classic?
Thanks for the kind words. Always nice to see you stopping by!
@TMM: Spot on!
Thanks for a great season and fun reading mate.
And yes young Alex did one step better in the game than in real life, where he lost out to Olly Kent-Stark.
He will be fun to follow, both in your next season and in real life.
Perhaps you should go hunting for a new jersey for that Euride Team and rename them SASI as they are called now I believe.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 10-04-2015 11:40
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@clamel: Euride will be SASI next season, as in real life I'm working on the most accurate DB I ever had, so actually almost all teams/shirts will be up-to-date!
@all: As previously announced, this 2015 season ain't yet over. The NRS is taking a break and it's time for the Kiwis to show up! Stay tuned for the South Island Elite Series - 6 rounds.. hills, flat and cobbles!
 Elite Series NZL Preview
The 2015 Calder Stewart Cycling Series will be over six rounds across the South Island taking in beautiful scenery and offering a race series like no other.
With the backing of Calder Stewart Industries, the 2015 Calder Stewart Cycling Series will showcase some of New Zealand's best riders and teams going head to head over a six race series. Come and see some well known names from across the globe: Hayden Roulsten, Michael Vink, Sam Horgan and Daniel Barry all confirmed to take part in some of the races here.
For each round, points are rewarded as follows:
| Place | Individuals | Teams Bonus | Teams | | 1st | 25 | 6 | 12 | | 2nd | 22 | 4 | 10 | | 3rd | 20 | 2 | 8 | | 4th | 18 | | | | 5th | 16 | | | | 6th | 14 | | | | 7th | 12 | | | | 8th | 10 | | | | 9th | 9 | | | | 10th | 8 | | | | 11th | 7 | | | | 12th | 6 | | | | 13th | 5 | | | | 14th | 4 | | | | 15th | 3 | | |
Round 1 - Oxford Grand Prix (Flat, 156km)
Round 2 - Hokitika "Bluespur Classic" (Hill, 134km)
Round 3 - Hanmer to Kaikoura (Hill, 132km)
Round 4 - Motueka Grand Prix (Hill, 126km)
Round 5 - Nelson "Tasman Classic" (Hill, 97km)
Round 6 - Faringdon "Hell of South" (Cobbles, 125km)
Finishing stretch in Oxford, Round 1..
Ingles Drive makes for a tough uphill finish, Round 3..
The Hell of South, Round 6..
Finishing stretch in Faringdon, Round 6..
Teams Favorites [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_Horgan_zps0f4b22e9.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Sam Horgan (Benchmark Homes Team)
Will ride: Rds 3-6 / Key stats: FL 75, HI 70
Well known face from the NRS (riding for Team Budget there) and a strong allrounder, who will take the opportunity to grab himself the trophy. [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL2_Barry_zpsjxf0n42r.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Daniel Barry (TotalPOS)
Will ride: Rds 1,2,4-6 / Key stats: FL 73, SPR 72
Also racing for Team Budget, Barry will aim for his home country's Elite Series this year. Skipping just one race, so amongst the top-favorites for sure! [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_Girdlestone_zps8952e244.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Keagan Girdlestone (Scotty Browns Vision System)
Will ride: Rds 1-3 / Key stats: MO 70, HI 72
South African born "new Kiwi" Girdlestone will soon focus on the NRS only, but racing a few events in New Zealand as well. Amongst the best puncheurs. [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL2_EvansBrad_zps31b0442d.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Brad Evans (Calder Stewart)
Will ride: Rds 1-6 / Key stats: HI 72
A less familiar face outside of New Zealand, but considered as one of the strongest domestic cyclists. Evans will be a threat for those big names. [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL2_Williamson_zps54fdd063.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]James Williamson (NZ Cycling Project)
Will ride: Rds 1-6 / Key stats: HI 71
Same goes for Williamson, who is aiming for the title as well. A solid puncheur and part of one of the stronger domestic teams, he can do something. [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL2_Vink_zps26638c49.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Michael Vink (Scotty Browns Vision System)
Will ride: Rds 3-6 / Key stats: HI 71, COB 72
Winner of this Series last year (not covered in this story), Vink (another Budget-member) will race some rounds again. Maybe the best allrounder of all here. [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL2_HooperA_zpsoptye0is.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Alex Hooper (Breads of Europe/AaP)
Will ride: Rds 1-6 / Key stats: FL 71, COB 71
Hooper is one of those strong men, who can benefit from their skills on challenging flat races and of course the concluding cobbled "Hell of the South"! [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL_Roulston_zps4f89044b.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Hayden Roulston (Scotty Browns Vision System)
Will ride: Rd 6 / Key stats: FL 77, COB 70
This "Hell of the South" will also see one of New Zealand's most famous professionals lining up: Roulston will support the Scotty Browns there! [img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/15NRS_NZL2_Allen_zpsv9ijydsm.jpg[/img-l][img-l]https://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/tsmoha/NRS_Portraits/NRS_Platzhalter_zps31ed228a.png[/img-l]Jason Allen (Scotty Browns Vision System)
Will ride: Rds 1-6 / Key stats: HI 68, COB 67
Surely the strongest team in the Series, Scotty Browns will have another possible title contender in veteran Allen - solid allrounder.
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 10-04-2015 16:05
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I'm going to throw in my support of Outdoor World! Love a bit of argyle on the jersey
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 10-04-2015 17:34
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I will put my support behind Calder Stewart ( because the logo on the chest is like a big 'S' for sutty ) |
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 10-04-2015 17:36
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Haha, interesting choices, guys. Was expecting sutty to support his Budget guys though
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 10-04-2015 17:51
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Team Budget are not in it are they |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 10-04-2015 17:55
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sutty68 wrote:
Team Budget are not in it are they
The team isn't, but the riders are
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 10-04-2015 17:56
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sutty68 wrote:
Team Budget are not in it are they
Read the favorites preview carefully. You will find three of Team Budget's Kiwis there
(General note: it's pretty usual for some Kiwis to race some events on home soil, slipping into a local team's colour. So you will see some NRS riders here, too)
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 10-04-2015 17:57
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the_hoyle wrote:
sutty68 wrote:
Team Budget are not in it are they
The team isn't, but the riders are
AHHH right, but i will take the pressure off them in this by sticking with my first choice |
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 10-04-2015 19:30
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Interesting line-up, I'll be going for my man Hayden Roulston and Scotty Browns but overall I'll go for James Williamson, one of my favorite former PureBlack riders and current domestic riders!
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
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| clamel |
Posted on 11-04-2015 10:10
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Wow, mate,
Those kiwi races looks cool.
You know what come next.
Do you think they could be presented in the Stage Database ??? Please
Edited by clamel on 11-04-2015 10:11
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 11-04-2015 13:03
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@clamel: Sure. Which PCM? 13 or 14?
@jandal: Glad someone knows Williamson He will surely hope for your passionate support then!
Elite Series NZL Round 1: Oxford BARRY TAKES OPENING ROUND AHEAD OF TEAMMATE ROSS
Team Budget's Daniel Barry (TotalPOS) took out the Elite Series' first round in Oxford, with teammate Nicholas Ross (TotalPOS) completing a huge 1-2 for the team. Fraser Hewett (Breads of Europe) completed the podium.
A challenging flat race made for some late action, with two possible title-contenders trying to solo away from the hard working bunch: Keagan Girdlestone (Scotty Browns) bridged across the early breakaway about 35km before finish, but the climber couldn't fool the peloton, which brought all escapees back with less than 10k remaining.
Cobbles-specialist Alex Hooper (Breads of Europe) then went for a late attack 6km to the line. A promising move, but his huge fight brought him "just" a still solid 7th place eventually: TotalPOS delivered top-favorite Daniel Barry the expected line honours, even though Hooper came really close to a solo-victory here! McCoy (Benchmark Homes) attacking early into the race..
Girdlestone launching his move 40km before finish, joining the early break..
..but the peloton - led by TotalPOS - looked in control!
Hooper then trying to escape late into the race..
..establishing a small gap on the still chasing bunch!
Cooper soon to be caught with less than 700metres to go..
..and top-favorite Barry delivered with a nice victory! #FINAL RESULTS
| 1 | Daniel Barry | TotalPos Cycling | 3h21'37 | | 2 | Nicholas Ross | TotalPos Cycling | s.t. | | 3 | Fraser Hewett | Breads of Europe/AaP | s.t. | | 4 | Toby Atkins | GMC Development | s.t. | | 5 | Jason Allen | Scotty Browns Vision System | s.t. | | 6 | Sean Finning | H&J's Outdoor World Avanti+ | s.t. | | 7 | Alex Hooper | Breads of Europe/AaP | s.t. | | 8 | Luke Macpherson | H&J's Outdoor World Avanti+ | s.t. | | 9 | Aaron Gate | NZ Cycling Project | s.t. | | 10 | Brad Evans | Calder Stewart Team | s.t. |
Spoiler | 11 | Sam Lindsay | TotalPos Cycling | s.t. | | 12 | James Williamson | NZ Cycling Project | s.t. | | 13 | Reon Nolan | Scotty Browns Vision System | s.t. | | 14 | Matthew Zenovich | H&J's Outdoor World Avanti+ | s.t. | | 15 | Anthony Chapman | NZ Cycling Project | s.t. | | 16 | Jason Thomason | Rocket Switch Cycling Team | s.t. | | 17 | Joe Chapman | NZ Cycling Project | s.t. | | 18 | Shane Archbold | Calder Stewart Team | s.t. | | 19 | Alex McGregor | Calder Stewart Team | s.t. | | 20 | Marc Ryan | Scotty Browns Vision System | s.t. | | 21 | Tim Rush | Scotty Browns Vision System | s.t. | | 22 | Cameron Karwowski | H&J's Outdoor World Avanti+ | s.t. | | 23 | Chris Nicholson | Benchmark Homes Team | s.t. | | 24 | Toby Atkins | PushBikes | s.t. | | 25 | Adam Bull | Homestyle | s.t. | | 26 | Ryan Kiesanowski | H&J's Outdoor World Avanti+ | s.t. | | 27 | Jacob Grieve | Fitlab | s.t. | | 28 | Rhys Thait | Rocket Switch Cycling Team | s.t. | | 29 | Mike Crawford | Homestyle | s.t. | | 30 | Nick Lovegrove | NZ Cycling Project | s.t. | | 31 | Andy van der Hayden | Calder Stewart Team | s.t. | | 32 | Stuart Holder | PushBikes | s.t. | | 33 | Scott Mullaly | TotalPos Cycling | s.t. | | 34 | Kieran Hambrook | Benchmark Homes Team | s.t. | | 35 | Jeremy Inglis | Scotty Browns Vision System | s.t. | | 36 | Sam Dobbs | TotalPos Cycling | s.t. | | 37 | Leon Hextall | Team Warmup | s.t. | | 38 | Dylan Kennett | Breads of Europe/AaP | s.t. | | 39 | Paddy Daly | Pegasus Cycling | s.t. | | 40 | Ron Hextall | Team Warmup | s.t. | | 41 | Pete Smits | Pegasus Cycling | s.t. | | 42 | Roman van Uden | Signmakers Cycling Team | s.t. | | 43 | Ben Johnstone | Benchmark Homes Team | s.t. | | 44 | Brodie Catterick | Fitlab | s.t. | | 45 | Sam Phipps | Rocket Switch Cycling Team | s.t. | | 46 | Keagan Girdlestone | Scotty Browns Vision System | s.t. | | 47 | Karl Moore | Signmakers Cycling Team | s.t. | | 48 | Lee Evans | Rocket Switch Cycling Team | s.t. | | 49 | Grayson Napier | Fitlab | s.t. | | 50 | Gordon McCauley | GMC Development | s.t. | | 51 | Hayden Sword | Homestyle | s.t. | | 52 | Tim Chapman | NZ Cycling Project | s.t. | | 53 | Matt Web-Smith | Armstrong Motor Group | s.t. | | 54 | Andrew Jamieson | Fitlab | s.t. | | 55 | Jason Christie | Breads of Europe/AaP | s.t. | | 56 | Tom Hubbard | Breads of Europe/AaP | s.t. | | 57 | Ben Wortelboer | Signmakers Cycling Team | s.t. | | 58 | Daniel Whitehouse | TotalPos Cycling | s.t. | | 59 | Oliver Young | GMC Development | s.t. | | 60 | Logan Griffin | Armstrong Motor Group | s.t. | | 61 | Logan Mort | GMC Development | s.t. | | 62 | Chris Sharland | TotalPos Cycling | s.t. | | 63 | Karl Postlewaight | PushBikes | s.t. | | 64 | Ryan Wills | Signmakers Cycling Team | s.t. | | 65 | Chad Gordon Elliston | PushBikes | s.t. | | 66 | Daniel Ellison | Team Warmup | + 1'33 | | 67 | Joshua Haggerty | H&J's Outdoor World Avanti+ | + 2'05 | | 68 | Sam Friend | Breads of Europe/AaP | + 2'11 | | 69 | Cory Cannings | GMC Development | + 2'40 | | 70 | Dylan Vile | Team Warmup | s.t. | | 71 | Henry Jaine | Team Warmup | + 2'56 | | 72 | Matthew Markby | Pegasus Cycling | + 3'09 | | 73 | Mike Smart | Rocket Switch Cycling Team | s.t. | | 74 | Vaughn Pretorius | Armstrong Motor Group | s.t. | | 75 | Hamish Schreurs | Benchmark Homes Team | s.t. | | 76 | Jack Marryatt | Calder Stewart Team | s.t. | | 77 | Boris Clark | Pegasus Cycling | s.t. | | 78 | George Hubbard | Homestyle | s.t. | | 79 | Jonathan Hazelton | Pegasus Cycling | s.t. | | 80 | Saxon Irvine | Armstrong Motor Group | s.t. | | 81 | Matthew Payne | Armstrong Motor Group | s.t. | | 82 | Yuri Cowan | PushBikes | s.t. | | 83 | James McCoy | Benchmark Homes Team | s.t. | | 84 | Matt Shallcrass | Homestyle | s.t. | | 85 | Fionn Cullinane | Signmakers Cycling Team | + 4'38 | | 86 | Conal Sloan | Fitlab | s.t. | | 87 | Brendan Whalley | Calder Stewart Team | s.t. |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 11-04-2015 13:50
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Great win for Daniel |
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 11-04-2015 20:49
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sutty68 wrote:
Great win for Daniel
Cheering for another team seems to work indeed
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