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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 17-03-2023 13:09
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We looked so strong in that breakaway and we ended up with nothing. Even the KoM points picked up by Tolhoek were very few.
Well, keep on trying, I guess 
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 17-03-2023 15:09
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So proud of my boy Pidcock, shame Yates was out ahead but an absolutely outstanding effort and a huge result <3
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| cio93 |
Posted on 17-03-2023 16:52
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Probably should've tried to capitalize on the attacks on that hill by following, but I'll take those bonus seconds. Madouas did a good job there.
Tomorrow's the big one! Just one straight line of a mountain profile, no specific strategy involved but to be either the strongest or the smartest, preferably both.
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| SotD |
Posted on 17-03-2023 19:22
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Nice to see Delco and Lafay giving it a go, but wasn't really the perfect timing.
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| ryant |
Posted on 17-03-2023 19:31
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Pidcock getting 2nd place is very good to say the least, not only getting some valuable points for the team, we also manged to take at least some bonus seconds from Herklotz which helps. I'm a little disappointed that we haven't joined the breaks in the flatter stages given we don't have a sprinter here but protecting Morton seems to be the priority, which I can't complain about too much.
Now that the race is beginning to hot up now I hope Morton can avoid having a bad day and continue to move up the GC considering everything is still very tight at the top!
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| OlegTinkov |
Posted on 18-03-2023 03:01
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We made it to Lyon in yellow, let the fun begin: Good luck everybody!
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 18-03-2023 09:34
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Disappointing stuff from Morton. Obviously still an open fight for 2nd/3rd place, but that's still concerning.
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 18-03-2023 09:44
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Really sad about this result. Can't see us bouncing back from this really.
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 18-03-2023 10:40
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From three riders in the breakaway to none
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| ember |
Posted on 19-03-2023 06:56
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Thank you for brilliant reporting, cunego, they are a joy to read and follow!
I’m very frustrated AI does not allow us to join breakaways on these stages, clearly that is the case as we continue to not try. Really hope that changes now.
Herklotz with the expected stuff, congratulations, cio! |
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| OlegTinkov |
Posted on 19-03-2023 07:28
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Thanks for the reports cunego, perfect amount of information. Now let's see what Sivakov can do without the magical yellow jersey.
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 19-03-2023 10:48
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AI hast been awful this race so far with not letting breaks go anywhere. Sad for the race, good for Puma and Herklotz, congrats again! Also magnificent reports 
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| redordead |
Posted on 19-03-2023 10:52
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We are doing an excellent job of accomplishing nothing. Very boring race for us.
"I am a cyclist, I may not be the best, but that is what I strive to be. I may never get there, but I will never quit trying." - Tadej Pogačar
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| knockout |
Posted on 19-03-2023 11:44
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How to waste a ton of energy without any chance of success - terrible stage for evonik.
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| jaxika |
Posted on 19-03-2023 11:47
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Ill take the best of the rest title for Tenorio, if we can keep until the race end
Thanks for the reports! |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 19-03-2023 11:57
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Two perfectly ridden stages, a truly impressive effort by the entire team!
Yesterday, Madouas did an immaculate job setting up a late attack that expectedly would've been very hard to counter, and today was the day to play the waiting game and spot the opportunity to benefit from the flurry of attacks behind Hirt.
On both occasions, I have to extend my gratitude to all teams helping with the chase effort.
This easily could've turned into a Malecki GT, so it's a big relief to be able to convert these performances into stage wins and not just time gaps.
On the other hand, I apologize that many of these teams don't get rewarded for their approach, and this also goes for teams like Aker playing the breakaway game perfectly.
The downhill finish tomorrow probably won't lead to significant separation and could be a roulette from the favorites, so this would have my blessing to finally go to the breakaway.
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| ember |
Posted on 19-03-2023 13:58
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Very, very cool to see us finally go for it Thought we had a good chance with Preidler, but surprisingly it was Foss who was our late aggressor. Nice to see, and clearly Preidler also had something left, seeing the group he finished with. Not awarded this time, hopefully we go again!
Herklotz doing what cio ordered, well helped by other teams chasing. Congratulations again! |
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| DubbelDekker |
Posted on 19-03-2023 16:46
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Ouch, Karnulin was doing an amazing job climbing all the way up to 7th in GC. But that stage 12 collapse instantly dropped him to 16th. Let's fight to keep that top 20 spot!
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| Gustavovskiy |
Posted on 19-03-2023 20:45
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Today was a better day , maybe a top5 could still be achievable. Almeida was especially active which, despite having resulted in nearly nothing, was pleasing.
Herklotz easily dominating as pedicted, congrats cio.
The reports have been outstanding, thanks cunego!
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| Nemolito |
Posted on 20-03-2023 06:25
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It's nice of Nareklishvili and Lopez Nolasco to get in the breakaway, but I would have definitely preferred if the riders in the breakaway were Ulloa and most of all Munoz. The Colombian hasn't tried anything so far, even though he had two great opportunities. Herklotz won both stages easily of course (congratulations ), but still, f you never try, you won't score any points. And if he doesn't try, I can't understand why he doesn't care at all about GC and sits somewhere outside of top-50 with his 79 mountain. Definitely hoping for improvement from him in the final mountain stages, as so far he's been absolutely uselss this season.
Thanks for the phenomenal reports again, cunego
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