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Euskaltel - restoring basque honor
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| schleck93 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 10:32
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now you can't loose
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| Ak4 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 10:34
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What a stage.. Sanchez showing he's one of the best riders on downhill |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:05
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domination everywhere! chapeau
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:25
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Stage 6 - Vuelta al Pais Vasco
The final stage of this years Vuelta al Pais Vasco. Sanchez has a comfortable lead and should be more than able to hold on to his jersey. It will also serve us as an indicator on both Sanchez and Astarloza, as to how much time we can expect to lose on the TT's in the grand tours.
First indicator is good as Astarloza clocks in 20 seconds faster than Menchov at the first timecheck. Good stuff!
Menchov clawed back a little towards the end but Astarloza still takes the lead by 7 seconds.
Contador sets out. Astarloza still holds the best time.
Dekker lost a few places in the last stage and isn't really a threat anymore.
Evans takes 2nd best time at the halfway check. Contador 3rd. Astarloza still leads!
Behind him Sanchez is setting out, and hes feeling good today.
And look at that. Sanchez races the first half in the exact same time as Astarloza.
Evans crosses the line to take 1st, he manages to beat Astarloza by 29 seconds at the line. Contador is now in 2nd, 18 seconds after Evans.
And here comes Sanchez! Rebellin looks slightly surprised as he is overtaken by the Euskaltel rider. Nice ride by Sanchez! 3rd, just 5 seconds after Contador, 23 to Evans. It's definitive, Samuel Sanchez has won the Vuelta al Pais Vasco!
Stage
1 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto 32'40
2 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team + 19
3 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi + 23
4 Mikel Astarloza Euskaltel - Euskadi + 30
5 Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team s.t.
6 Denis Menchov Rabobank + 37
7 Thomas Lövkvist Team Columbia + 38
8 Andreas Klöden Astana Cycling Team + 43
9 Thomas Dekker Rabobank + 45
10 Alejandro Valverde Caisse d'Epargne + 51
11 Michael Rogers Team Columbia + 54
12 Óscar Pereiro Caisse d'Epargne + 56
13 Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas + 59
14 Jens Voigt Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 1'02
15 Linus Gerdemann Team Columbia + 1'12
16 Marzio Bruseghin Lampre + 1'13
17 Carlos Castaño Karpin Galicia + 1'21
18 Sébastien Joly Française des Jeux + 1'25
19 Chris Horner Astana Cycling Team + 1'31
20 Toni Colom Astana Cycling Team s.t.
Final GC
1 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 20h24'03
2 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto + 2'54
3 Fränk Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 4'22
4 Thomas Dekker Rabobank + 4'23
5 Kim Kirchen Team Columbia + 4'35
6 Davide Rebellin Gerolsteiner + 5'02
7 Alberto Contador Astana Cycling Team + 5'03
8 Benoit Vaugrenard Française des Jeux + 5'04
9 Pierrick Fédrigo Bouygues Télécom + 6'19
10 Damiano Cunego Lampre + 6'24
11 Michael Rogers Team Columbia + 6'41
12 Levi Leipheimer Astana Cycling Team + 7'02
13 Mikel Astarloza Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
14 Denis Menchov Rabobank + 7'09
15 Thomas Lövkvist Team Columbia + 7'10
16 Fabian Wegmann Gerolsteiner + 7'23
17 Óscar Pereiro Caisse d'Epargne + 7'28
18 John Gadret AG2R La Mondiale + 7'30
19 Jens Voigt Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 7'34
20 Martin Elmiger AG2R La Mondiale + 7'37
Final Points
1 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 10 116
2 Fränk Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank 0 57
3 Cadel Evans Silence - Lotto 15 52
4 Thomas Dekker Rabobank 2 37
5 Davide Rebellin Gerolsteiner 0 35
6 Martin Elmiger AG2R La Mondiale 0 30
7 Alejandro Valverde Caisse d'Epargne 1 25
8 Benoit Vaugrenard Française des Jeux 0 25
9 Aitor Galdos Euskaltel - Euskadi 0 25
10 Pierrick Fédrigo Bouygues Télécom 0 24
Final Mountain
1 Iñigo Landaluze Euskaltel - Euskadi 0 72
2 Leonardo Bertagnolli Liquigas 0 32
3 Alexandre Botcharov Crédit Agricole 0 20
4 Marco Pinotti Team Columbia 0 16
5 Jürgen Van de Walle Quick·Step 0 15
6 Manuel Beltrán Liquigas 0 12
7 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 0 9
8 Davide Rebellin Gerolsteiner 0 9
9 Marco Velo Team Milram 0 9
10 Alberto Fernández Saunier Duval - Scott 0 9
Managers reaction
This was one of the biggest goals we had this year. Our sponsors love this race and it was a requirement from them that we won it. And i couldn't be happier!
Overall victory, and in this fashion, beyond any doubt. A stagewin for Aitor Galdos and the polkadot jersey for Landaluze. I don't think it could've gone any better!
Also, we saw our boys do well in the timetrail today, which was important to me.
I of course allready knew they could ride timetrials well, but to see it happen gives me great confidence ahead of the Giro next month. Keep your eye on Mikel i tell you!
Next up is the ardennes classics. Sanchez will be taking a hit on his fitness for the next few weeks to be able to peak for the tour. Mikel won't be participating as he needs to rest a little bit before riding the Romandie ahead of the Giro. |
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| alex153 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:27
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Well done to get that win |
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| txirrinda |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:35
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great job!!good luck in ardenes.
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:42
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good win - now go get Liege!
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:44
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PT rankings
Quick update on the PT standings for you. This is before hte Paris-Roubaix, and Cancellara is absolutely dominating at the moment. Or, CSC is, in general.
Individual PT rankings 13/4
Team PT rankings 13/4
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:54
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Results(simmed)
Paris - Roubaix
1 Filippo Pozzato Liquigas 6h47'20
2 Fabian Cancellara Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
3 Alessandro Ballan Lampre + 23
4 Leif Hoste Silence - Lotto s.t.
5 Stuart O'Grady Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 51
6 Philippe Gilbert Française des Jeux s.t.
7 Vladimir Gusev Astana Cycling Team s.t.
8 George Hincapie Team Columbia + 1'20
9 Grégory Rast Astana Cycling Team s.t.
10 Juan Antonio Flecha Rabobank s.t.
11 Christophe Mengin Française des Jeux s.t.
12 Stijn Devolder Quick·Step s.t.
13 Greg Van Avermaet Silence - Lotto + 1'47
14 Arnaud Coyot Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
15 Allan Davis Mitsubishi - Jartazi - Protech + 2'11
16 Fabio Baldato Lampre s.t.
17 Sebastian Langeveld Rabobank s.t.
18 Roberto Petito Liquigas s.t.
19 Nick Nuyens Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone + 2'33
20 Jesús Del Nero Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
21 Roger Hammond Team Columbia s.t.
22 Andreas Klier Team Columbia s.t.
23 Xavi Florencio Bouygues Télécom + 3'03
24 Frederic Guesdon Française des Jeux s.t.
25 Kevin Van Impe Quick·Step s.t.
Klasika Primavera
1 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi 4h18'55
2 Rubén Plaza Sport Lisboa e Benfica s.t.
3 Koldo Gil Liberty Seguros s.t.
4 Josep Jufré Saunier Duval - Scott + 24
5 David Arroyo Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
6 Bobby Julich Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
7 Luis León Sánchez Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
8 JoaquÃm RodrÃguez Caisse d'Epargne + 44
9 Pedro Cardoso LA - MSS - Póvoa de VarzÃm s.t.
10 Haimar Zubeldia Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
11 Paolo Tiralongo Lampre s.t.
12 Marcus Ljungqvist Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 1'33
13 Beñat Intxausti Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
14 Andrei Mizourov Astana Cycling Team s.t.
15 José Angel Gómez Marchante Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
16 Javier Moreno AndalucÃa - Cajasur + 1'57
17 Daniel Petrov Andonov Sport Lisboa e Benfica s.t.
18 Eros Capecchi Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
19 Richard Faltus Team Sparkasse s.t.
20 Nicki Sörensen Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
21 René Mandri AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
22 Roman Kreuziger Liquigas s.t.
23 Chris Anker Sörensen Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
24 Aitor Hernández Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
25 Stefan Cohnen Team Sparkasse s.t. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 22-06-2008 11:59
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Evans and Contador were probably "dark orange fitness" ( ), so expect to lose way more at the Tour.
good luck 
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 12:23
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issoisso wrote:
Evans and Contador were probably "dark orange fitness" ( ), so expect to lose way more at the Tour.
good luck
Hehe, well, i'm guessing they were somewhere in the 80's probably. And i do expect to lose more in the tours, but as long as i'm consistent in the mountains, i should be able to manage my goals. |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 12:48
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Amstel Gold Race
We're into the classics. Originally not something we were gonna bother a whole lot with. But Sanchez display in Pais Vasco has encouraged us to have a go at it. Sanchez form is declining though and we haven't got our hopes too high.
4 man breakaway went from the start. Schwab(QSI has trouble staying on his bike though and crashes for the second time today.
60km out the breakaway still has a decent lead. The pack have upped the speed though.
4 riders, including Liquigas' Bertagnolli and Vaugrenard of FDJ have a go at it with 36km to go. The peleton is going fast now and the former breakaway has been caught a few km back. It becomes apparent that Sanchez is not having the best day today.
22,3km to go and all the favorites go! Sanchez picks the wheel of CSC superstar, Frank Schleck.
Somehow, despite not putting much effort into it Sanchez slides of the front of the other favorites. He remains calm though as he knows he hasn't seen the last of them yet. 19km left.
12km to go and we're all together. Sanchez is really hurting now under the lightning pace and repeated attacks. Rebellin has gone in front and looks very strong!
With 6.8km to go it's all over for Sanchez, the high pace and the constant attacks have drained him and he has to go at his own pace. Rebellin is looking like he wont be caught!
And he wont! Rebellin is jubilant as he crosses the line first in the Amstel Gold, 2008!
Behind him Nocentini takes 2nd ahead of Valverde. Sanchez manages 9th place as he gets passed by Kirchen in the last 100m. We were hoping for more, but Sanchez wasn't up for it today. 2 more chances in La Fleche and Liege!
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Results(Simmed)
Giro d'Oro
1 Danilo Di Luca LPR Brakes - Ballan 4h50'21
2 Andrea Noè Liquigas + 22
3 Christian Pfannberger Barloworld s.t.
4 Stefano Garzelli Acqua e Sapone - Caffè Mokambo + 48
5 David De la Fuente Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
6 Gilberto Simoni Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni - Androni Giocattoli s.t.
7 Emanuele Sella CSF Group - Navigare s.t.
8 Rafaele Ferrara LPR Brakes - Ballan s.t.
9 Fortunato Baliani CSF Group - Navigare s.t.
10 Andrea Masciarelli Acqua e Sapone - Caffè Mokambo s.t.
11 Leonardo Moser Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni - Androni Giocattoli s.t.
12 David Cañada Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
13 Luca Paolini Acqua e Sapone - Caffè Mokambo + 1'28
14 Riccardo Riccò Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
15 Pavel Brutt Tinkoff Credit Systems s.t.
16 Domenico Pozzovivo CSF Group - Navigare s.t.
17 José Alberto BenÃtez Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
18 José Angel Gómez Marchante Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
19 Massimiliano Maisto NGC Médical - OTC Industria Porte s.t.
20 Sergei Gonchar Preti Mangimi - Prisma Stufe s.t. |
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| fefj |
Posted on 22-06-2008 12:50
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Good luck in Liege  |
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 22-06-2008 12:50
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decent result for not caring |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 13:30
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La Fleche Wallone
Another ardennes classic. Sanchez will have another go at it today. He will need to feel really good to have any chance of competing against the classic riders.
This, ladies and gentlemen is a brave man. Loosli(LAM) has gone on his own and has a day of solo cycling in front of him.
It's all quiet the next 100km as the peleton grinds down the lead. Ivanov tried his luck but was cught shortly after by the CSC/Caisse machine.
Kirchen is the first of the favorites to move! 31km to go and he attacks!
Betagnolli, Cobo, Popovych are amongst the next wave to attack. Sanchez initially follows them but changes his mind as the the peleton is still powering ahead. I think Caisse and CSC have 12 riders between them working in it! 25.8 to go.
Wrong move by Sanches, at 1600m to go Cobo, Vaugrenard and Bertagnolli have a commanding lead! Sanchez tried to fetch them as we realized our error, but to no avail. Sanchez will have to sprint with the rest of the peleton today.
And it's Bertagnolli in a beauty of a win. Noone thought they'd make it home! Vaugrenard has been detached from the very front though. Valverde manages a last ditch effort for 2nd spot and Cobo takes 3rd. Sanchez had nothing left in him, and barely managed to stay within the top 20.
1 Leonardo Bertagnolli Liquigas 4h56'59
2 Alejandro Valverde Caisse d'Epargne s.t.
3 Juanjo Cobo Saunier Duval - Scott s.t.
4 Jens Voigt Team CSC - Saxo Bank + 25
5 Karsten Kroon Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
6 Fränk Schleck Team CSC - Saxo Bank s.t.
7 Davide Rebellin Gerolsteiner s.t.
8 Damiano Cunego Lampre s.t.
9 Thomas Dekker Rabobank s.t.
10 Stefan Schumacher Gerolsteiner s.t.
11 Benoit Vaugrenard Française des Jeux s.t.
12 Rinaldo Nocentini AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
13 Vincenzo Nibali Liquigas s.t.
14 Maxime Monfort Cofidis, Le Crédit par Téléphone s.t.
15 Yaroslav Popovych Silence - Lotto s.t.
16 Benoit Salmon Agritubel s.t.
17 Fabian Wegmann Gerolsteiner s.t.
18 Samuel Sánchez Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
19 Robert Gesink Rabobank s.t.
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Posted on 22-06-2008 13:34
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Results(Simmed)
Giro del Trentino - Final GC
1 Danilo Di Luca LPR Brakes - Ballan 17h36'26
2 Leonardo Piepoli Saunier Duval - Scott + 32
3 Carlos Barredo Quick·Step + 48
4 Riccardo Riccò Saunier Duval - Scott + 1'08
5 Christian Pfannberger Barloworld + 1'54
6 Franco Pellizotti Liquigas + 2'00
7 Luca Mazzanti Tinkoff Credit Systems + 2'17
8 Giovanni Visconti Quick·Step + 2'22
9 John Gadret AG2R La Mondiale s.t.
10 Domenico Pozzovivo CSF Group - Navigare + 2'46
11 Haimar Zubeldia Euskaltel - Euskadi s.t.
12 José Angel Gómez Marchante Saunier Duval - Scott + 2'47
13 Michael Albasini Liquigas + 2'56
14 Alexander Efimkin Quick·Step + 3'11
15 Emanuele Sella CSF Group - Navigare + 3'43
16 Paolo Savoldelli LPR Brakes - Ballan + 4'06
17 Mario Aerts Silence - Lotto s.t.
18 Laurens Ten Dam Rabobank + 4'40
19 Matteo Carrara Quick·Step + 4'46
20 Francesco Bellotti Barloworld s.t.
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| Tingil |
Posted on 22-06-2008 13:44
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So you are closing in on the Giro with good team moral (and a good story ) how is Mikel Aztarlozas form looking? Still Giro Captain? |
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| Deadpool |
Posted on 22-06-2008 13:56
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tough luck with the decision, but still good riding |
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| Mads_0 |
Posted on 22-06-2008 14:01
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Tingil wrote:
So you are closing in on the Giro with good team moral (and a good story ) how is Mikel Aztarlozas form looking? Still Giro Captain?
Very much so yes. More in the post after the LBL |
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| rodda |
Posted on 22-06-2008 14:10
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some nice pictures that you are posting especially liked the la fleche wallone ones
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