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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 27-09-2013 13:41
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There's another rider who'll never get out the saddle again... |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 27-09-2013 13:45
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It's a shame one of the most attacking climbers will have to domestique...
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 27-09-2013 13:46
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wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
There's another rider who'll never get out the saddle again...
At least that's better than someone who never sits down, ever  |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 27-09-2013 13:49
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Disturbing as it may be, the move still makes sense. Aside from the dawg and Porte, Sky's team really wasn't that strong this year. A classy climber like Nieve strengthens their core a lot.
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 27-09-2013 14:15
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
Disturbing as it may be, the move still makes sense. Aside from the dawg and Porte, Sky's team really wasn't that strong this year. A classy climber like Nieve strengthens their core a lot.
Oh yeah, definitely makes sense, 's just sad is all. |
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 27-09-2013 14:26
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 27-09-2013 14:39
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Aquarius wrote:
Yes, cyclo-cross, of course.
Also, he's had a history of teams that's not really recommendable : stagiaire at Cofidis late 2003 (remember the scandal there 6 months later), then two small Belgian teams (rather badly reputed for Jatarzi, not sure about Chocolade Jacques), then AG2R (the worst big team in France in terms of doping reputation), now Movistar, not really the cleanest team of the peloton.
Not a defender of Gadret at all. But this argument just doesn't work, because then 70% of good riders fits your description.
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 27-09-2013 15:41
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Aquarius wrote:
Yes, cyclo-cross, of course.
Also, he's had a history of teams that's not really recommendable : stagiaire at Cofidis late 2003 (remember the scandal there 6 months later), then two small Belgian teams (rather badly reputed for Jatarzi, not sure about Chocolade Jacques), then AG2R (the worst big team in France in terms of doping reputation), now Movistar, not really the cleanest team of the peloton.
Those were the days of doctor Dave.
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 27-09-2013 19:56
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I_Mayo wrote:
Aquarius wrote:
Yes, cyclo-cross, of course.
Also, he's had a history of teams that's not really recommendable : stagiaire at Cofidis late 2003 (remember the scandal there 6 months later), then two small Belgian teams (rather badly reputed for Jatarzi, not sure about Chocolade Jacques), then AG2R (the worst big team in France in terms of doping reputation), now Movistar, not really the cleanest team of the peloton.
Not a defender of Gadret at all. But this argument just doesn't work, because then 70% of good riders fits your description.
Such as ? I'm referring to the French who turned pro in the 2000's. |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 27-09-2013 20:04
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F*ck this. F*ck my life. F*ck cycling. F*ck the world.
RIP Exxon Duke, David Veilleux, Double Feature, and Monster Energy |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 28-09-2013 09:15
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CrueTrue wrote:
John Gadret signs with Movistar.
Alakagom wrote:
Nieve - - - -> Sky
The preceding post is ISSO 9001 certified
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 28-09-2013 09:33
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Bakelants signs with Omega Pharma Quick-step. Don't like it. He'll have little races where he'll be free to attack like he did during le Tour.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 28-09-2013 10:08
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Don't like it either, but it was his only choice after collapse of Alonso ream for this year.
OPQS lost some important riders this season, but still so far have made best business out of any WT team. Cav lead out sorted with Ale Jet and Renshaw as well as a viable GC contender with good support. Two good talents in as well. Very successful job by them.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 28-09-2013 10:54
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Alakagom wrote:
Don't like it either, but it was his only choice after collapse of Alonso ream for this year.
And what about Lotto-Belisol? Anyway, I'm worrying about De Gendt, this doesn't look very good for him... |
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 28-09-2013 11:04
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FreitasPCM wrote:
Alakagom wrote:
Don't like it either, but it was his only choice after collapse of Alonso ream for this year.
And what about Lotto-Belisol? Anyway, I'm worrying about De Gendt, this doesn't look very good for him...
Considering for past month or so there was zero connections linking him to Lotto. It looks to me it was never a choice from beginning. Not sure whether due to money issues or because Lotto had different plans set.
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| CountArach |
Posted on 28-09-2013 12:53
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I am really disappointed by Nieve going to Sky. I have said before that he is one of my favourite riders and certainly my favourite climber. On the other hand I understand why he moved there, and I am glad that he still has a place in a WT team, which was never certain to happen.
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| vismitananda |
Posted on 28-09-2013 14:45
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CountArach wrote:
I am really disappointed by Nieve going to Sky. I have said before that he is one of my favourite riders and certainly my favourite climber. On the other hand I understand why he moved there, and I am glad that he still has a place in a WT team, which was never certain to happen.
Wow. Really? Mikel Neive from Euskaltel?
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 28-09-2013 14:53
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Spilak23 wrote:
Bakelants signs with Omega Pharma Quick-step. Don't like it. He'll have little races where he'll be free to attack like he did during le Tour.
Dammit. This means De Gendt's only option is Lampre... |
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| fosforgasXIII |
Posted on 28-09-2013 18:51
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MartijnVDD wrote:
Spilak23 wrote:
Bakelants signs with Omega Pharma Quick-step. Don't like it. He'll have little races where he'll be free to attack like he did during le Tour.
Dammit. This means De Gendt's only option is Lampre...
Or Bpost  |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 28-09-2013 19:53
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fosforgasXIII wrote:
MartijnVDD wrote:
Spilak23 wrote:
Bakelants signs with Omega Pharma Quick-step. Don't like it. He'll have little races where he'll be free to attack like he did during le Tour.
Dammit. This means De Gendt's only option is Lampre...
Or Bpost
Do you know SN wants to sell him to CountArach? 
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