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Tuesday, July 3 - Tour de France, Stage 3: Orchies - Boulogne, 197km
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:58
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It's the type of stage that will suit Boasson Hagen  |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 17:59
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****Sagan. Gilbert
***Cancellera, Chavanel, Evans, Valverde
**Albasini, D. Martin, Hesjedal, Gerrans, Mollema, Voeckler
*Velits, Costa, Vanendert, Gesink, Hoogerland, Weening, Sanchez, Casar, EBH
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 18:09
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sutty68 wrote:
It's the type of stage that will suit Boasson Hagen
I don't agree. It's to steep for Boasson to win I suppose. Valverde, Sagan and Gilbert are quite obvious, but also Evans, Cance and a slight chance for Hagen. I think Valverde will be great tomorrow. He was caught yesterday but managed to get 6th. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-07-2012 18:33
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I think it will go to a bunch sprint, perhaps 20 or so riders.
Will be interesting to see if Cavs can get over the hills, early test to see how he'll cope at the olympics
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 19:09
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TheManxMissile wrote:
I think it will go to a bunch sprint, perhaps 20 or so riders.
Will be interesting to see if Cavs can get over the hills, early test to see how he'll cope at the olympics
Cav doesn't have a shot.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 02-07-2012 20:10
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Albasini to shock everyone tomorrow.  But to be realistic, Sagan vs Spartacus vs Gilbert vs Hagen, it will be between these four, with Evans in the saddle aswell. |
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 20:12
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I'm not really sure about EBH's hills ability. We know he's decent, but I doubt he can compete with the likes of Gilbert, etc.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 20:18
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baseballlover312 wrote:
I'm not really sure about EBH's hills ability. We know he's decent, but I doubt he can compete with the likes of Gilbert, etc.
EBH is already 1-0 on Gilbert in hilly finishes this Tour.
I think its safe to say Gilbert isn't in last years form.
And EBH is not the greatest hilly rider, correct, but he also has a strong sprint especially in uphill finishes. If it goes down to "a sprint" it will be Hagen or Sagan I think.
But if it doesn't there are really too many riders to pick just one. I personally hope for Valverde, Hesjedal and Dan Martin.
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 20:24
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valverde321 wrote:
baseballlover312 wrote:
I'm not really sure about EBH's hills ability. We know he's decent, but I doubt he can compete with the likes of Gilbert, etc.
EBH is already 1-0 on Gilbert in hilly finishes this Tour.
I think its safe to say Gilbert isn't in last years form.
And EBH is not the greatest hilly rider, correct, but he also has a strong sprint especially in uphill finishes. If it goes down to "a sprint" it will be Hagen or Sagan I think.
But if it doesn't there are really too many riders to pick just one. I personally hope for Valverde, Hesjedal and Dan Martin.
I meant when he was on form. Correct, but I think that like you said, a lot of riders are bound to attack and up the pace so that Hagen won't get through.
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 02-07-2012 21:31
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baseballlover312 wrote:
TheManxMissile wrote:
I think it will go to a bunch sprint, perhaps 20 or so riders.
Will be interesting to see if Cavs can get over the hills, early test to see how he'll cope at the olympics
Cav doesn't have a shot.
I'm not saying he has a shot, just to see how well he can climb now hes lost weight
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 02-07-2012 21:46
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I think that Fabian can do something interesting. My money is on him. |
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| Movistar |
Posted on 03-07-2012 01:22
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Dont see how people are still on Gilbert he hasnt done a thing this year.
Sagan just makes it look so easy on finishes like this and every time people say its to steep or whatever he blows guys away. And yes he did have the ultimate leadout with Cancellara in stage 1 but I dont see how it any different in stage 3 unless an attack comes that stays away which looks like a possibility with the profile |
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| lluuiiggii |
Posted on 03-07-2012 01:41
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Movistar wrote:
Dont see how people are still on Gilbert he hasnt done a thing this year.
He Top 10'd the prologue two days ago and was 4th yesterday (first in the group sprint behind 3 leaders). With a harder finish tomorrow than stage one I expect him to take this one.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 03-07-2012 02:34
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If anything I would have to put money on Sagan.
I'm interesting in seeing how Tejay Van Garderen will be use by BMC. Do they let him fight to keep his white or help out Gilbert/Evans? I'd love to see Van Garderen keep white the whole way but the team around him doesn't help his cause. 
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 02:35
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I wonder if Wiggins loses some time tomorrow.... |
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| jseadog1 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 02:37
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When it came down to the betting section for this stage, I chose another rider, I did the same in stage 1, and Sagan destroyed it, hopefully he doesn't teach me the same lesson. I was right today though with Cavendish  but too bad I only bet $5PCM
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 02:42
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I bet 2 bucks on Dan Martin just because, why not? 
I f he pulls a miracle I get like 50.
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| Schleck96 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 02:43
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baseballlover312 wrote:
I bet 2 bucks on Dan Martin just because, why not?
I f he pulls a miracle I get like 50.
I really don't see him winning tomorrow but why not? 2 bucks is nothing right? |
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| jseadog1 |
Posted on 03-07-2012 02:44
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baseballlover312 wrote:
I bet 2 bucks on Dan Martin just because, why not?
I f he pulls a miracle I get like 50.
Good idea, I will bet like 100$ on another rider when it comes to the mountain stages
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 03-07-2012 06:13
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Today will be interesting, obviously i am hoping for Sagan to win, the others will have to tire him with neverending attacks to have a chance, usual suspects like Gilbert, Valverde,Mollema could try that.
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