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| ruben |
Posted on 23-07-2008 21:01
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Timovic wrote:
Wasn't there a TT stage in last years Vuelta where Sastre finished 22 secs ahead of Evans? Even after today, anyone can still win it
Menchov<-> Evans vuelta last year was 1.10 for Menchov. and 2.30 on Sastre.
However, I think now Evans will win time on everyone, but if he will win enough on Sastre????? Hm.... |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 23-07-2008 21:05
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I see no reason why Evans wouldn't win a bucketload on Sastre. he won more over a shorter distance last year at the Vuelta when he was dead and Sastre was in top form
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 23-07-2008 21:09
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Evans should recover quite well over the next few days. He doesnt have to defend really he hasnt got much to worry about. |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 21:37
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Looking at the profile for tomorrow... could CSC do something?
I wonder if they set a tough pace at the base of the first categorized climb and then attacked at the base of the second.... if something could be done.
Or maybe send Andy in a break on the first climb and do no work... force Cadel and Menchov to chase.
Just trying to think of a way to spice things up. |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 21:46
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KurtinSC wrote:
Looking at the profile for tomorrow... could CSC do something?
I wonder if they set a tough pace at the base of the first categorized climb and then attacked at the base of the second.... if something could be done.
Or maybe send Andy in a break on the first climb and do no work... force Cadel and Menchov to chase.
Just trying to think of a way to spice things up.
It's not unlikely. Hope they'll do. It would be good both for race and Carlos if he could wine some seconds or even a minute.
"Kraftværket fra Rostock, en stor bastant trampende tysker, en torpedo, der skydes gennem luftrummet, en bombe af kraft, pløjer nærmest asfalten op, benene går som store stempler på den tyske maskine, en rullende bismarcksklump."
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Posted on 23-07-2008 21:54
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i hope its not a dead race untill the TT. i really hope CSC pulls off some jawdropping attacks, risky as hell and pull it through. and winning on evans with 2 sec or something  would be awesome. maybe do like vino did on champs. but vino is a good TT'er and could do that while sastre isnt and cant :/ |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:04
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But even if Sastre fails to defend the jersey, the Tour would've been a succes. A man on the podium, another in top 5, the white jersey and the Overall team Rankings are also a good result. Then they might succeed next year, when it's Contador vs. A. Schleck
"Kraftværket fra Rostock, en stor bastant trampende tysker, en torpedo, der skydes gennem luftrummet, en bombe af kraft, pløjer nærmest asfalten op, benene går som store stempler på den tyske maskine, en rullende bismarcksklump."
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:07
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i dont think a. schleck will win next year either. maybe in two years. menchov will still be there, evans perhaps? but think contador will win it with too much ease |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:30
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I've just watched the stage and I swear I could cry right now. I have waited so long for Sastre to win again and then he does this beautifully I have never seen anything like it. I can't desribe it. It's so beautiful.
I don't care what anyone say now. Sastre can win this Tour and he has shown that everybody was wrong about him. Sastre in the yellow jersey. It's unbelievable.
I rest my case.
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:39
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contador will and the astana team will be the center of attention for next year's doping scandal.... and they will be thrown out |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:43
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kadel wrote:
contador will and the astana team will be the center of attention for next year's doping scandal.... and they will be thrown out
I wish. but I doubt it.
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:47
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That wont happen. Its not the team hasnt changed. Their doping program is extremly tight. |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:49
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as tight as us postals? lol |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 22:50
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Tighter than Discovery channels that is for sure. What gives you the impression that they will have a rider caught on something?
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Posted on 23-07-2008 23:08
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A_Schleck wrote:
I've just watched the stage and I swear I could cry right now. I have waited so long for Sastre to win again and then he does this beautifully I have never seen anything like it. I can't desribe it. It's so beautiful.
It is emotional, all right, it's really a feel of "such a long time coming" 
Good that it came, because with his age, he's not going to have much more time at this level.
A_Schleck wrote:
I don't care what anyone say now. Sastre can win this Tour
hint: go away for the weekend and shut yourself away from the news 
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and he has shown that everybody was wrong about him. Sastre in the yellow jersey. It's unbelievable.
not many people doubted he'd be a contender. CrueTrue comes to mind
I'm personally surprised that his foul words a month ago didn't have a negative effect on the team's mentality.
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His form isnt at 65% - Cunego had made this race his big target of the year. Just accept that he is not good enough in the mountains.
I do think he's better than this. There could be a number of reasons for his performance. Not handling the rough and tumble of every stage being nervous, for instance. Who knows.
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Tighter than Discovery channels that is for sure. What gives you the impression that they will have a rider caught on something?
Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you have a far too optimistic opinion of riders and people in general.
Edited by issoisso on 23-07-2008 23:11
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Posted on 23-07-2008 23:11
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I have to say i think everyone was a little over critical as soon as Sastre won. The moment he won a lot of people jumped straight the point trying to make his win seem much less than its actually was. It was a great win and you cant anything away from him. |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 23:12
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Smoothie wrote:
I have to say i think everyone was a little over critical as soon as Sastre won. The moment he won a lot of people jumped straight the point trying to make his win seem much less than its actually was. It was a great win and you cant anything away from him.
Do you mean this forum? All I saw were people praising his win and discussing how his GC advantage isn't enough 
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Posted on 23-07-2008 23:18
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A_Schleck wrote:
I've just watched the stage and I swear I could cry right now. I have waited so long for Sastre to win again and then he does this beautifully I have never seen anything like it. I can't desribe it. It's so beautiful.
I don't care what anyone say now. Sastre can win this Tour and he has shown that everybody was wrong about him. Sastre in the yellow jersey. It's unbelievable.
I rest my case.
I'm with you man! Sooo glad on Sastre's behalf. That guy... Boy.. He has tried sooooooooooooooo long, so damn long, he's been close so many times. But either another Captain came abord or someone was better then him. And now, finally! |
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Posted on 23-07-2008 23:33
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Vande Velde!
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Posted on 23-07-2008 23:48
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he shocked me today! i didnt expect him to be so strong. |
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