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Posted on 22-11-2024 15:01
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| SotD |
Posted on 23-10-2014 17:56
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Last stage for Guerao to charge a stagewin btw. I can't possibly see him survive stage 11. Will be very interesting to see what Ratiy can do though. His backup stats are extremely weak and I fear, his lack of acceleration will make him stay put and somehow finish in a group that will get over the line far down. Perhaps as far down as 25-30th, losing several minutes.
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| Bushwackers |
Posted on 23-10-2014 19:10
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Wow, great ride for Nibali but there was no beating Tenorio in this one. This is turning out quite a bit better than the Giro so far.
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| ember |
Posted on 23-10-2014 19:16
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Good from Contador! Thought he wouldn't be able to pass Denifl in the GC, but he proved me wrong 
Very curious to see the battle in the mountains now, the only thing that is for sure is that Contador can't afford to have a bad day. But as long as it lasts, it's thrilling to kind of fight for overall victory, at least be less than a minute behind the red jersey. |
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| viking90 |
Posted on 23-10-2014 20:18
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Two 10th places the last two stages, our form is coming  |
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Posted on 23-10-2014 20:57
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Nice screens!
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Posted on 23-10-2014 21:09
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Solid performance from Roche who looks better and better with every stage. Hopefully he´ll pass few opponents in mountains, unfortunately TOP10 is already out of reach.
Tenorio built important step to his overall win today, but I believe he won´t get anything for free and we´ll see a lot of hard battles between GC contenders until very last stage!
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| rycadinho |
Posted on 23-10-2014 21:13
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I really hope that Aru can turn up and actually do something in the mountains.. something like real-life would be decent
It'll also be interesting to follow the battle for the overall victory - My money is on Contador!
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| CountArach |
Posted on 23-10-2014 22:44
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What I have learned today: Don't ever bring a time triallist to target a stage if that TT comes after any mountain stages. Apparently he will be utterly useless.
Kind of pissed off now, because some of those people who beat him should never, under any circumstances, have done so.
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 23-10-2014 22:54
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Kinda with you, Count. As someone who targets every timetrial  TTs definitely suit those who are better placed in GC, which is annoying sometimes. Rogers, for example, totally sucked in Ukraine's TT, where he lost a few minutes sitting up in the autobus a day before.. Definitely a lesson to learn for next season.. Or just put all TTs on first day, would be great
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 24-10-2014 07:08
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viking90 wrote:
Two 10th places the last two stages, our form is coming
C'mon Swedbank. make PCT proud! 
Nice and expected win for Tenorio, this is set for perfect show in mountains, with whole top5 at least having a chance to fight for a glory. Also perfect report SN, but that is a standard.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 24-10-2014 07:10
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tsmoha wrote:
Kinda with you, Count. As someone who targets every timetrial TTs definitely suit those who are better placed in GC, which is annoying sometimes. Rogers, for example, totally sucked in Ukraine's TT, where he lost a few minutes sitting up in the autobus a day before.. Definitely a lesson to learn for next season.. Or just put all TTs on first day, would be great
Yep, cant agree more guys, there is maybe some hidden bonus for GC leaders against stronger TTists or the were jus tdead after hard stage? Ukraine was good showing of that really
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| beagle |
Posted on 24-10-2014 15:02
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Brilliant win for Avellino, congrats to Gustavovskiy!
I can´t complain again, 3rd place without any support is still very good result.
And now, crucial stage 11 is coming...
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| OlegTinkov |
Posted on 24-10-2014 15:12
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Looking forward to the queen stage (stage 11) of the ManGame Vuelta a España 2014, really hope we can get in the botd!
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| ember |
Posted on 24-10-2014 15:35
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Safe stuff from the overall contenders, which is good to see. Great to see Gustavovskiy and Prio-Porto grab a win. Possibly a sign of what's to come on the Queen stage from Machado?
Looking a lot forward to it, just cross fingers Contador can follow Machado and Alarcon, who both must be thrilled for this one as the two best climbers in the race. |
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| Smowz |
Posted on 24-10-2014 16:30
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One last sprint romp - it didn't work out again for Swift/Guerao and for once Mohs. As someone else said Prio Porto getting their act together is ominous for stage 11's real massive game changer.
It looks shark toothed though we shall have to see how it goes - Tenorio has played it so safe so far... Can Contador/Machado/Alarcon put the pressure on last years champion?
It's time Jose
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| roturn |
Posted on 24-10-2014 17:03
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I would like to see one of my 3 sprinters surviving tomorrows stage. Then he might get a chance when others are OTL.
Gomez Marchante eventually gaining a bit time on his direct opponents.
Congrats to Prio Porto. Much needed points I guess. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 24-10-2014 18:08
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If Guerao cant win this one, he wont win anything this season.
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| cio93 |
Posted on 24-10-2014 18:11
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SotD wrote:
If Guerao cant win this one, he wont win anything this season.
Well it was always going to go to the slipstream guy if he goes with 2k left...but in general, agreed. Man... 
Happy for Prio to get something this season besides Machado too, but it's obvious I would have prefered to see good old Bennati win something...well on to the decider for every sprinter present, I guess!
Edited by cio93 on 24-10-2014 18:11
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| Roman |
Posted on 24-10-2014 18:34
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Nice decent result from Howard again, really hope he can make it through the next stage. A great day for Rujano would be amazing too.
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| fintas |
Posted on 24-10-2014 18:41
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Nice to finally see our friends from Prio-Porto win something. Now only hope that Tiago Machado will eventually win this race.
Edited by fintas on 24-10-2014 21:16
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